{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fami-audiobook-review.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fbooks-that-make-you-think-bW5uIBaj","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Books That Make You Think","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a94a68aa-8f13-4bd9-a8f5-692ec013d78a/4ffd58e0-05f8-49af-a772-367f70650e87/abc_1400x1400.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/f78df971-8c04-46fc-9637-f5475bc9be48\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Books That Make You Think\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"What are some books that introduce thought-provoking concepts and ideas that make you ponder? \nJacob Shymanski explores this question with Red Széll, the host of “My Life in Books.” Together they share some of their favourite philosophical titles that make you think!\nThey also address the question: is pre-reading important or is it better to go in cold when picking up a new book? \nIn the latter portion of the show, senior producer Andrika De Lanerolle gives you the \"Book Report\" with the latest news about the 2025 Governor General's Awards. \nThis episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle. \n\nBooks mentioned in this episode include: \n“Foucalt's Pendulum “ by Umberto; Weaver Eco\n“The Player of Games” by Iain M. Banks\n“Ishmael” by Daniel Quinn \n“How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren "}