Larry King

Larry King's Book Recommendations

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Larry King (1933-2021) was an American television and radio host, best known for his interview program *Larry King Live*, which aired on CNN from 1985 to 2010. His long-form interviews with prominent figures from politics, entertainment, and sports made him a broadcasting icon. Based on his book recommendations, he seemed to enjoy both classic literature and political biographies.

10 books recommended

📚 Books Recommended by Larry King 10

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens

"I like Scrooge. He wasn’t a bad guy."

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The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye

by J.D. Salinger

"I love The Catcher in the Rye. I read it at four different times in my life. Teenager and later."

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Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig

by Frank Graham

"Larry King mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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Nevertheless

Nevertheless

by Alec Baldwin

"Larry King mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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War And Peace

War And Peace

by Leo Tolstoy

"Larry King mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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Al Franken

Al Franken

by Al Franken

"Fantastic. Funny, on the mark, funny."

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Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

"Larry King mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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Shattered

Shattered

by Jonathan Allen

"Larry King mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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