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One “male book influencer” you didn’t mention, I think, is Tyler Cowen. His Conversations with Tyler podcast is popular and often discusses books with the author as the guest.
Such a fascinating column. Thank you, Ken. So men read for actionable insights—basically the insights that help them get ahead in the world. I suspect many women read for affirmation about their lives as women in a world that has been shaped by men. But that is just a hunch.
Lists are fun. In the hopes of narrowing the field a bit what books lead by shaping or defining the context in which the cultural capital that individuals and societies employ to make ideas actionable turn out to be universal? Maybe that's not possible, then at least which ones understand the use of metaphor?
I'm going to make what might be an unpopular view of male book influencers -- they are too serious. To generalize, I feel men talk about their reading list like they are credentials, especially the tycoons. Wouldn't it be great to know that Bezos reads graphic novels or a cozy mystery?
Tyler Cowen is a fascinating recommender. Here’s his most recent post: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2024/04/what-ive-been-reading-251.html
One “male book influencer” you didn’t mention, I think, is Tyler Cowen. His Conversations with Tyler podcast is popular and often discusses books with the author as the guest.
Such a fascinating column. Thank you, Ken. So men read for actionable insights—basically the insights that help them get ahead in the world. I suspect many women read for affirmation about their lives as women in a world that has been shaped by men. But that is just a hunch.
One man that seems like he has some book influence is Tim Blackett. He’s got a big following online (something like 45k followers) and published a book recently. His portfolio is here if anyone is curious: https://linktr.ee/timrblackett?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b8842b9f-16a4-49b4-92f0-45d01f0e9fd4
Great line: That’s the literary equivalent of “it’s got a nice beat, you can dance to it.”
Lists are fun. In the hopes of narrowing the field a bit what books lead by shaping or defining the context in which the cultural capital that individuals and societies employ to make ideas actionable turn out to be universal? Maybe that's not possible, then at least which ones understand the use of metaphor?
So glad to hear about Andrew Luck and I wish one of my books was on his list!
My favourite male book influencer is... you!
I'm going to make what might be an unpopular view of male book influencers -- they are too serious. To generalize, I feel men talk about their reading list like they are credentials, especially the tycoons. Wouldn't it be great to know that Bezos reads graphic novels or a cozy mystery?
This article should probably mention Pewdiepie's book reviews. I don't know if he does it anymore.