12: 5 Books People Lie About Reading, 'Basic' Books, & Neo-Confederates
Podcast:Compendium: A History Collection Published On: Wed Jan 14 2026 Description: Josh dissects which books are truly read and which are just for show. Find out what he thinks about popular titles like "Fahrenheit 451," "Dune," and "Lonesome Dove," and stick around for the Q&A that reveals the quirks of being a book influencer. Also, because he can't help himself, thoughts about the Civil War. Join the book club: https://www.patreon.com/c/JoshReadsBooks Timestamps: 0:00 - What I've been reading 8:50 - "Pretending I read it" list 21:09 - Mailbag