Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher's Book Recommendations

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Kara Swisher is a prominent journalist known for her insightful coverage of the tech industry. She co-founded Recode and Code Conference, and hosts the popular podcasts "On with Kara Swisher" and "Pivot." Her diverse reading list suggests an interest in science fiction, social commentary, and personal growth.

16 books recommended

📚 Books Recommended by Kara Swisher 16

She Said

She Said

by Jodi Kantor

"Buy it, I command."

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"I love my job making content on the Recode Decode podcast, but it is a particular pleasure when I get to talk to two of the best reporters who truly are impacting the world: @mega2e and @jodikantor of the @nytimes whose book on Weinstein “She Said” is now out. Buy it, I command."

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Trick Mirror

Trick Mirror

by Jia Tolentino

"Hearing her deliver these blue-flame insights, one after another, that are so exactly right on the internet landscape, inspires. Highly recommend."

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"I read Trick Mirror last year, but just listened to ⁦this superb book of essays by ⁦@jiatolentino⁩ as a contemplate my own and hearing her deliver these blue-flame insights, one after another, that are so exactly right on the internet landscape, inspires. Highly recommend."

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Permanent Record

Permanent Record

by Edward Snowden

"Quite good and surprisingly a love letter to the Internet as it was."

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"Btw @Snowden new book “Permanent Record” is quite good and surprisingly a love letter to the Internet as it was."

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How to Change Your Mind

How to Change Your Mind

by Michael Pollan

"A terrific doc version of his wonderful book. More kudos for @michaelpollan much deserved."

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Super Pumped

Super Pumped

by Mike Isaac

"Great book [on Uber]."

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"Let us all fete @MikeIsaac for his great book “Super Pumped” on @Uber"

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The Araboolies of Liberty Street

The Araboolies of Liberty Street

by Sam Swope

"Highly recommend this children’s book about colorful people and those who try to call out the army against them."

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"Highly recommend this children’s book about colorful people and those who try to call out the army against them."

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Markings

Markings

by Dag Hammarskjold

"I’m not a religious person but Markings really had an impact on me."

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Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

by Joan Didion

"I read over and over again, like three or four times a year. It’s so beautifully constructed. She’s so wise."

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The Trial

The Trial

by Franz Kafka

"Another book I read again and again."

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A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories

A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories

by Ray Bradbury

"I love that Ray Bradbury story, the one where he goes back and steps on the butterfly and suddenly we have Nazis kind of thing."

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This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends

This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends

by Nicole Perlroth

"This is my Saturday because I am a workaholic loser. Then again, given how good these books by @nicoleperlroth abd @AdamMGrant are, I am also a winner."

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Antisocial

Antisocial

by Andrew Marantz

"Me in my first ⁦⁦@nytimesbooks review on ⁦@andrewmarantz⁩ book “Antisocial” — love the book, even if it covers a trend I hate: Trolls Are Everywhere. Now What Are We Supposed to Do?"

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Uncanny Valley

Uncanny Valley

by Anna Wiener

"@AmyAlex63 @GuardianUS Agreed but it is a great book and very sly"

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Think Again

Think Again

by Adam Grant

"This is my Saturday because I am a workaholic loser. Then again, given how good these books by @nicoleperlroth abd @AdamMGrant are, I am also a winner."

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