If Books Could Kill

The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds

Podcasting since 2022 • 80 episodes

If Books Could Kill

Latest Episodes

Why Men Love Bitches

A 2002 dating guide has found new popularity on Tiktok using an old fashioned method: Have a catchy title and four pages of good advice.Where to find us: Our Patreon

October 05, 2026 • 1:11:55

Surrounded By Idiots

Peter and Michael discuss "Surrounded by Idiots," a book that dares to ask: Can the mystery of human relationships be unraveled by a workplace personality assessment?Where to find us:

September 01, 2026 • 1:09:05

Three Cups of Tea

In 1993, a desperate man stumbled into a remote village in the foothills of the Karakoram mountains. After the residents nursed him back to health, he placed his hands on the village elder's shoulders and made a sacred promise. "Somehow," he sa...

August 05, 2026 • 1:52:21

The Body Keeps The Score

You know that book your friend recommended? The one that rigorously describes the science of trauma, de-stigmatizes abuse and promotes effective treatments? Well here’s the thing: It doesn't actually do that.Thanks to

June 18, 2026 • 1:49:41

Think And Grow Rich

Peter and Michael discuss "Think And Grow Rich," the 1937 classic written by a lifelong fraudster who finds his final mark: You.Where to find us: Our Patreon

May 21, 2026 • 1:03:04

See All Episodes

Contributors

Michael Hobbes

Host

Peter Shamshiri

Host