Does it Take a Twisted Mind to Write Twisted Stories? | Better In Person
In this episode of Better in Person, Stephen Dubner interviews bestselling thriller author Harlan Coben, exploring how his personal history, writing philosophy, and emotional depth shape his gripping novels and successful Netflix adaptations. Coben reveals that his work is fueled by gri
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Guest
Harlan Coben
conversational on Freakonomics Radio
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Books
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from Freakonomics Radio
“I Trust Almost Anyone More Than Myself” | Better in Person
681. How to Host a Talk Show, with Dick Cavett
How Gary Gulman Turned Depression Into Comedy Gold | Better in Person
Meet Warren Zanes, the Author and Rocker Behind the Springsteen Movie | Better in Person
Amazon Was Supposed to Kill the Bookstore. James Daunt Had Other Plans | Better in Person
The Curious Mr. Feynman (Update)
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
685: David Epstein - The Freedom Trap, Narrative Values, General Magic, The Nobel Prize Winner Who Simplified Everything, Wearing the Same Thing Everyday, and Why Constraints Are the Secret to Your Best Work
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Dave Eggers (writer and publisher)
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
David Sedaris wants to be better (at everything)
Fresh Air
The Basement: MrBallen | YouTube's Best Storyteller Tells His Own
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
NYPD Detective on Murder, Mobsters & Old New York | Jason Allison
The Team House
14 Patterns Behind the World’s Greatest Minds - David Senra - #1126
Modern Wisdom
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of Freakonomics Radio and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.