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Books for Men

By: Douglas Vigliotti
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • #195 | May 2024 Recap: Short Books, Big Impact—Identity, Mental Health, and Reading Like a Writer
    May 27 2024

    🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti recaps the month of May 2024, discussing the nonfiction book "Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness" by William Styron, the novel "Sugar Street" by Jonathan Dee, and a special edition episode that features 5 key questions to help you read like a writer. With engaging quotes and insightful commentary, this recap episode is a great starter for new listeners and book enthusiasts seeking inspiration.

    ✓ Sign up for the monthly newsletter at BooksforMen.org.

    ⚡️ Connect with the host on Instagram @douglasvigliotti or learn more about him at DouglasVigliotti.com.

    ⭐️ Please consider sharing "Books for Men" with other men who enjoy reading, or subscribing and rating on your favorite podcast platform. Either goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show and inspire (more) men to read!

    🎧 Listen to Douglas Vigliotti's other podcast: Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well.

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    10 mins
  • #194 | Special Edition: The Art of Reading Like a Writer
    May 20 2024

    🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti shares five key questions to help you read like a writer. From novels to memoirs, these story and writing questions will deepen your appreciation and understanding of any work fiction or nonfiction. Learn the difference between fans, critics, and writers, and discover the importance of story versus writing, a protagonist’s journey, narrative layers, point of view, tense, writing styles, and the all-important aspect of believability.

    ✓ Sign up for the monthly newsletter at BooksforMen.org.

    ⚡️ Connect with the host on Instagram @douglasvigliotti or learn more about him at DouglasVigliotti.com.

    ⭐️ Please consider sharing "Books for Men" with other men who enjoy reading, or subscribing and rating on your favorite podcast platform. Either goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show and inspire (more) men to read!

    🎧 Listen to Douglas Vigliotti's other podcast: Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well.

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    20 mins
  • #193 | From Despair to Hope: One Man's Journey to Mental Health, and Reducing Stigma of Depression in Men
    May 13 2024

    🎙 Host Douglas Vigliotti delves into the dark and powerful memoir "Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness" by William Styron. With raw honesty, Styron recounts his harrowing battle with major depression, shedding light on the often unseen and misunderstood nature of mental health issues. Through his gripping account, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the importance of addressing and supporting mental health awareness in ourselves and others.

    ✓ Sign up for the monthly newsletter at BooksforMen.org.

    ⚡️ Connect with the host on Instagram @douglasvigliotti or learn more about him at DouglasVigliotti.com.

    ⭐️ Please consider sharing "Books for Men" with other men who enjoy reading, or subscribing and rating on your favorite podcast platform. Either goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show and inspire (more) men to read!

    🎧 Listen to Douglas Vigliotti's other podcast: Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well.

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    15 mins

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