Michiko Kakutani

Michiko Kakutani

Book Critic and Cultural Commentator

Renowned book critic known for incisive literary analysis and cultural commentary. Her recommendations span psychology, literature, and American identity.

Authors & Thinkers

Michiko Kakutani served as the chief book critic for The New York Times for nearly three decades, earning recognition for her thoughtful analysis of contemporary and classic literature. Her reviews shaped literary discourse and influenced reading habits across America. She has written extensively about culture, politics, and the written word.

2 Books Recommended by Michiko Kakutani

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#1

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

20 people recommendedrecommended 3x

Has become essential reading in many baseball front offices and among coaching staffs.

Has become essential reading in many baseball front offices and among coaching staffs.

Has become essential reading in many baseball front offices and among coaching staffs.

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Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Naval Ravikant, Bill Gates, Ev Williams, Marc Andreessen, Ray Dalio, Ron Conway, Sam Altman, Ben Greenfield, Bryan Johnson, Derek Sivers, Jason Fried, Jay Shetty, Mark Manson, Nassim Taleb, Preston Pysh, Sahil Lavingia, Scott Adams, Stewart Brand

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#2

American Pastoral

by Philip Roth

Our favorite Roth book.

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