Books for Men
Do you enjoy reading but can't find the time? "Books for Men" is the perfect literary podcast for men in a hurry who want to read more and diversify their reading habits. In short episodes, every Monday, host and author Douglas Vigliotti, spotlights a different book that men will enjoy, sharing everything from novels to nonfiction, literary classics to self-help, crime fiction to memoirs, and providing key quotes and insights on authors, themes, writing styles, storytelling techniques, and life lessons from each book. Sign up for the monthly newsletter at BooksforMen.org.
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Liz Moore's crime fiction novel, "The God of the Woods." Vigliotti provides an overview of the book's plot, which centers on the mysterious disappearance of a young girl at a summer camp and her little brother, who disappeared years earlier. He delves into the novel’s themes of trauma, los
#240 | Pleasure to Pain: The Dark Side of Dopamine and How to Improve Your Mental Health—Break Free from Bad Habits with This 8-Step Process
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses "Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" by Dr. Anna Lembke, unraveling the intricate ties between dopamine addiction, mental health, and its outsized influence on our daily lives. Vigliotti breaks down Lembke's innovative "DOPAMINE" strategy for achieving balance, beat
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into Bret Easton Ellis's novel "American Psycho" and its film adaptation by Mary Harron for another edition of “Novel vs Movie”. He discusses the book's themes, controversies, and the challenges of translating its provocative narrative to the screen. Vigliotti emphasizes the importance of un
#238 | Go Behind the Scenes with Picasso, Hemingway, and Early 20th Century Paris in Gertrude Stein’s Unusual Autobiography from Her Partner's Eyes
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Gertrude Stein's "The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas,” highlighting Stein's life, her literary contributions, and the vibrant artistic community of early 20th-century Paris. Vigliotti delves into the book's unique perspective, written from Toklas's viewpoint, and its structure covering
#237 | Why ‘Last Exit to Brooklyn’ Might Be the Most Unflinching Portrait (Ever) of Lower-Class Life in Literature
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti delves into Hubert Selby Jr.'s "Last Exit to Brooklyn," a transgressive novel from 1964, discussing the book's raw portrayal of 1950s lower-class Brooklyn, its controversial themes of drug use, sexual abuse, homophobia, prostitution, and domestic violence. Vigliotti also shares his big takeaways, r
#236 | ‘Poor Charlie’s Almanack’: Life Advice Actually Worth Listening To—7 Charlie Munger Quotes and More!
🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses the witty enlightening book "Poor Charlie's Almanack" by Charles T. Munger, who some consider the modern-day equivalent of Benjamin Franklin. Vigliotti highlights Munger's role as Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, his close relationship with Warren Buffett, and many of Munger's philoso