The Breakfast Club
Book Recommendations

The Breakfast Club

The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

Episodes 1,917
Books 286

Recently mentioned

Latest Recommendations

Daddy Issues cover

Daddy Issues

Seth King

Mentioned 4 months ago

DONKEY: Professor Caught On Hot Mic Making Racist Remarks About Black Students

This title was quoted in relation to a comment about training a black person well enough to know to use the back door, though the context suggests it might be a misattribution or a specific reference within the discussion rather than a widely known book.

apparently not Dave King said it.

Buy on Amazon
Wuthering Heights cover

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

Mentioned 5 months ago

FULL SHOW: Michael Jackson Estate Is NOT Feeling Sexyy Red's 'Beat It' Cover + Carl Anthony Payne Interview

This was described as an award-winning film and a bold, feverish reimagining of the classic novel, perfect for Valentine's Day. It followed the forbidden, intoxicating, and ultimately mad love story between the characters Kathy and Heathcliff.

It's from Warner Brothers Pictures. It's an award-winning film by filmmaker Emerald Fennell? It stars Margaret Robbie and Jacob Elordi in a bold, feverish reimagining of Emily Bronte's classic.

Buy on Amazon
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin Modern Classics) cover

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin Modern Classics)

Roald Dahl

Mentioned 5 months ago

IDKMYDE: The First Home Security System Wasn't a Company—It Was a Black-Woman

Roald Dahl was mentioned as the creator of Willy Wonka, and the speaker questioned whether he was a spy before writing his stories.

You know Roald Dahl. He thought up Willy Wonka and the BFG.

Buy on Amazon
The BFG cover

The BFG

Roald Dahl

Mentioned 5 months ago

IDKMYDE: The First Home Security System Wasn't a Company—It Was a Black-Woman

The book was mentioned alongside Willy Wonka as one of the creations of Roald Dahl.

You know Roald Dahl. He thought up Willy Wonka and the BFG.

Buy on Amazon
'Til Death Do We Parent: Raising My Kid with His Dad cover

'Til Death Do We Parent

Jess Hilarious

Mentioned 5 months ago

FULL SHOW: Sexyy Red Reworks “Beat It,” Tony Yayo Responds to Ja Rule Plane Incident + Trick Daddy Interview

Jess Hilarious mentioned that people could pre-order her new book on her website.

And don't forget to pre-order my new book, Till Death Do We Parent. All on my website.

Buy on Amazon
Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex cover

Relationship Goals

Michael Todd

Mentioned 5 months ago

FULL SHOW: The Breakfast Club Reacts To J. Cole's 'The Fall Off’ + DaBaby, Pastor Michael Todd & Natalie Todd Interview

The book was first released during the pandemic and quickly became a New York Times best seller for 13 weeks. It originated from a sermon series that Pastor Todd created to help people dealing with toxic relationships and pain around dating and marriage.

So he'll be here to talk about that. Also, furthermore, I want to tell y'all, don't call up here with no J. Cole reviews. That album came out five hours ago. It's early. It's six hours ago. It's an hour and 41 minutes long. Of course they stay on. So it ain't no way.

Buy on Amazon
Becoming cover

Becoming

Michelle Obama

Mentioned 5 months ago

DONKEY: Caller Gives Himself Donkey Of The Day For Getting Fired

A caller complained that Netflix removed the documentary about Michelle Obama's book from the adults' list to the kids' list, coinciding with the release of the current First Lady's documentary. The documentary surged in views but was reportedly removed from the top ten ranking altogether after the initial push.

So I'm giving the biggest he-haul to Netflix for removing the Michelle Obama's documentary Becoming from the adults list to the kids list.

Buy on Amazon
A Study of American Intelligence cover

A Study of American Intelligence

Carl Campbell Brigham

Mentioned 5 months ago

FULL SHOW: Grammys Recap: Kendrick Makes History, Trevor Noah Jabs Nicki & Trump + Omar Epps, Yelena Popovic & Reginald Akkeem Berry Sr. Interview

This book was mentioned as the one Carl Brigham wrote in 1923, where he argued that the decline of American intelligence was due to race mixing and immigration, using Army test scores as proof.

In that book, he argues that the decline of American intelligence was due to race mixing and immigration. And he used those Army test scores as proof.

Buy on Amazon
The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets cover

The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets

Roald Dahl

Mentioned 5 months ago

When Sorry Isn’t Simple ( Is The NAACP Accepting of Kanye Apology)

The speaker mentioned that Roald Dahl, the writer known for works like Willy Wonka and Matilda, was also a spy. The podcast series explored the hidden, controversial chapters of his life, including his work as an agent, playing poker with Harry Truman, and having an affair with a congresswoman before he became a children's author.

You know Roald Dahl, the writer who thought up Willy Wonka, Matilda, and the BFG. But did you know he was also a spy?

Buy on Amazon
Shot Ready cover

Shot Ready

Stephen Curry

Mentioned 7 months ago

50 Cent’s Never Before Seen Video of Diddy Could Effect His Appeal! Let's Talk!

This book was presented as a powerful, never-before-seen look into the mindset that changed the game of basketball. It was described as rewriting what it means to succeed and being a playbook for chasing potential, containing over 100 never-before-seen photos.

From NBA champion Stephen Curry comes Shot Ready, a powerful, never-before-seen look at the mindset that changed the game.

Buy on Amazon
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve cover

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

Rheeda Walker

Mentioned 1 year ago

FULL SHOW: John Amos' Family Suspects Foul Play In Death, Kamala Harris' Husband Doug Accused Of 'Forcefully Slapping' Ex-Girlfriend + More

This book was mentioned in passing during the host's positive note about their fourth annual mental wealth expo, featuring the author as a speaker.

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography cover

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Eric Idle

Mentioned 1 year ago

The 85 South Show: KARLOUS, DC & CLAYTON in the Trap!

A recent episode featured a conversation with Julianne Hough, who discussed her book and how she felt whole after unraveling a lot in recent years.

I feel really whole. I feel like the last few years I've really unraveled a lot which is part of what this book is about. And I really feel so content which is a word that used to scare the crap out of me and I love that word now.

Buy on Amazon

Most Recommended

My Stupid Life Cover

Mitch Clem

My Stupid Life

Britney Spencer released her album, "My Stupid Life," which features diverse sounds and song styles, reflecting the ups and downs of life and her Baltimore roots.

"

It's called My Stupid Life probably because I'm from Baltimore. Like we greet each other like, what's up, dummy?

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Shyne Says He Was The Fall Gu...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Shyne Says He Was The Fall Guy for '99...

Britney Spencer released her album, "My Stupid Life," which features diverse sounds and song styles, reflecting the ups and downs of life and her Baltimore roots.

"

It's called My Stupid Life probably because I'm from Baltimore. Like we greet each other like, what's up, dummy?

It's called My Stupid Life probably because in part because I'm from Baltimore.

It's called My Stupid Life probably because in part because I'm from Baltimore.

The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World Cover

Laura J. Snyder

The Philosophical Breakfast Club

Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World

The author announced that a new book of his, titled "The Breakfast Club", would be released on May 21st.

"

I got a new book coming out May 21st called The Breakfast Club. I'm going to read it.

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Ashanti & Nelly Announce Preg...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Ashanti & Nelly Announce Pregnancy & En...

The author announced that a new book of his, titled "The Breakfast Club", would be released on May 21st.

"

I got a new book coming out May 21st called The Breakfast Club. I'm going to read it.

Watch Movement Installation Auxiliary Rod, Watch Cleaning Sticks Watchmakers Tool, ABS Plastic Dial Surface Repair Cleaning Stick, Watch Repair Tools & Kits(red) Cover

Watch Movement Installation Auxiliary Rod, Watch Cleaning Sticks Watchmakers Tool, ABS Plastic Dial Surface Repair Cleaning Stick, Watch Repair Tools & Kits(red)

It is the title of a book that the podcast guest, Gerard Carmichael, mentioned that he is working on. He stated that he is learning to avoid small talk.

"

That's me on my next book. Watch Small Talk Stucks.

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Drake Reference Track From Li...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Drake Reference Track From Lil Yachty S...

It is the title of a book that the podcast guest, Gerard Carmichael, mentioned that he is working on. He stated that he is learning to avoid small talk.

"

That's me on my next book. Watch Small Talk Stucks.

Young Avengers Vol. 3: Mic-Drop At The Edge Of Time And Space: Mic-Drop at the Edge of Time and Space (Marvel Now) (Young Avengers (2013)) Cover

Kieron Gillen

Young Avengers Vol. 3

Mic-Drop At The Edge Of Time And Space

Neil Brennan's comedy special, 'Three Mics', was described as having an "emo" quality; a later special, 'Crazy Good', was described as having no "emomness" and instead being a faster-paced performance.

"

If you thought the other ones were on some emo bullshit... This one has no emomness to it at all. It's just like this is me like sprinting.

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Drake Catches More Shots From...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Drake Catches More Shots From New Futur...

Neil Brennan's comedy special, 'Three Mics', was described as having an "emo" quality; a later special, 'Crazy Good', was described as having no "emomness" and instead being a faster-paced performance.

"

If you thought the other ones were on some emo bullshit... This one has no emomness to it at all. It's just like this is me like sprinting.

I did crazy good in DC and a dude DM'd me afterward and was like I kept waiting for you to show up. He was basically saying like why weren't you sad?

I have an announcement at the beginning of the show like hey, I'm not sad. So just enjoy yourself.

Crazy Good: A Book of CHOICES Cover

Steve Chandler

Crazy Good

A Book of CHOICES

Neil Brennan's Netflix special, 'Crazy Good', satirized the commodification of mental health on platforms like TikTok, focusing on the overdiagnosis and dishonest portrayal of trauma.

"

Crazy Good is actually... So one of the parts of the special is making fun of the commodification of mental health... making fun of TikTok psychology and all that... I'm not against i...

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Drake Catches More Shots From...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Drake Catches More Shots From New Futur...

Neil Brennan's Netflix special, 'Crazy Good', satirized the commodification of mental health on platforms like TikTok, focusing on the overdiagnosis and dishonest portrayal of trauma.

"

Crazy Good is actually... So one of the parts of the special is making fun of the commodification of mental health... making fun of TikTok psychology and all that... I'm not against it. But I just feel like the amount of people making videos about trauma and all the diagnoses of like you're being gaslit. Just all that stuff is so aggravating.

Why I Love Black Women Cover

Michael Eric Dyson

Why I Love Black Women

It was mentioned as a book the speaker wrote. The speaker stated they had been married three times, all to black women.

"

I wrote a book called Why I Love Black Women so I didn't marry three of them

— Episode: INTERVIEW: Michael Eric Dyson On Trump-B...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: INTERVIEW: Michael Eric Dyson On Trump-Biden Remat...

It was mentioned as a book the speaker wrote. The speaker stated they had been married three times, all to black women.

"

I wrote a book called Why I Love Black Women so I didn't marry three of them

This Generation Cover

David Howland

This Generation

The speaker mentioned writing a whole book on Barack Obama. The book was described as critical, but with love and appreciation for Obama.

"

I wrote an entire book as This Generation is a whole book on Barack Obama

— Episode: INTERVIEW: Michael Eric Dyson On Trump-B...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: INTERVIEW: Michael Eric Dyson On Trump-Biden Remat...

The speaker mentioned writing a whole book on Barack Obama. The book was described as critical, but with love and appreciation for Obama.

"

I wrote an entire book as This Generation is a whole book on Barack Obama

The Best in Country Sheet Music: Easy Piano Sheet Music Cover

Dan Coates

The Best in Country Sheet Music

Easy Piano Sheet Music

Alice Randall's memoir, exploring the intersection of Black experiences and country music, was released and discussed on the show.

"

Alice Randall is a professor at Vanderbilt University and today her memoir, My Black Country, A Journey Through Country Music's Black Path, Present and Future is available in bookstores everywhere.

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Meek Mill Calls Out Wale & Ad...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Meek Mill Calls Out Wale & Addresses Di...

Alice Randall's memoir, exploring the intersection of Black experiences and country music, was released and discussed on the show.

"

Alice Randall is a professor at Vanderbilt University and today her memoir, My Black Country, A Journey Through Country Music's Black Path, Present and Future is available in bookstores everywhere.

It is the latest release off my book imprint, Black Privilege Publishing.

So all of y'all out here having all these conversations about Beyonce and country music and black artists and country music. You don't know nothing about it. Or maybe some of y'all do. But if you don't, you can always learn more or learn something by getting My Black Country, A Journey Through Country Music's Black Path, Present and Future available everywhere you purchase books now.

Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl Cover

Rebecca Quin

Becky Lynch

The Man

It is Becky Lynch's autobiography, which she had always wanted to write. It details her journey in wrestling and her rise to the top.

"

So I always wanted to write a book, my dad was always on me for writing everything down and when I became a big wrestling fan my dude was Mick Foley.

— Episode: The breakfast Club Best Of Episode(Becky...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: The breakfast Club Best Of Episode(Becky Lynch In...

It is Becky Lynch's autobiography, which she had always wanted to write. It details her journey in wrestling and her rise to the top.

"

So I always wanted to write a book, my dad was always on me for writing everything down and when I became a big wrestling fan my dude was Mick Foley.

And he's the person who really got me into wrestling so he had written a book he had written it himself and if you ever it was such a I never read it but I thought it was documentary though. Such a great. But such a great documentary too I used to watch and repeat when I was and so and so it was always kind of in the front of my head that one day I wanted to write a document or write a biography and and so then then the deal fell on my lap and got to work and here we are.

Yes, I'm the man. I know that's right.

Around 2018 I adopted the moniker the man because in our business in most businesses right the top dog the person who is of outstanding ability has historically been referred to as the man and so this was me claiming that I am the man now.

David the Shepherd Paracord Shepherd Sling (Old-Fashioned Slingshot) Handmade (Firefighter) Cover

David the Shepherd Paracord Shepherd Sling (Old-Fashioned Slingshot) Handmade (Firefighter)

Dee-1 described this as an anti-bullying hip-hop children's book he wrote at Harvard. It uses the story of David and Goliath to illustrate how overcoming bullies involves finding one's own unique strengths or "slingshot".

"

This is my children's book I just wrote. David found his slingshot?

— Episode: INTERVIEW: Dee-1 Talks New Album, Rap Li...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: INTERVIEW: Dee-1 Talks New Album, Rap Life, Teachi...

Dee-1 described this as an anti-bullying hip-hop children's book he wrote at Harvard. It uses the story of David and Goliath to illustrate how overcoming bullies involves finding one's own unique strengths or "slingshot".

"

This is my children's book I just wrote. David found his slingshot?

And it's based on you being bullied while growing up, right?

And when you read the book, you realize what my slingshot is. But you realize that we all got a slingshot.

The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History Cover

David F. Walker

The Black Panther Party

A Graphic Novel History

Mario Van Peebles wanted to adapt his father's book on the Black Panther Party into a film; however, they faced challenges in securing funding from Hollywood due to resistance to their vision.

"

I said, man, I want to do that because he had written a book on the black Panthers. I said, I want to turn your book on The Black Panther Party for self-defense into a movie.

— Episode: INTERVIEW: Mario & Mandela Van Peebles O...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: INTERVIEW: Mario & Mandela Van Peebles On 'Outlaw...

Mario Van Peebles wanted to adapt his father's book on the Black Panther Party into a film; however, they faced challenges in securing funding from Hollywood due to resistance to their vision.

"

I said, man, I want to do that because he had written a book on the black Panthers. I said, I want to turn your book on The Black Panther Party for self-defense into a movie.

60 Bloody Rounds Issue One Cover

Michael White

60 Bloody Rounds Issue One

It provides a detailed analysis of the 1966 election in Lowndes County, Alabama, offering insights into the dynamics of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power during that period.

"

There's a book called Bloody Lounds and it has a careful analysis of the 1966 election that paints a clearer picture of those times.

— Episode: IDKMYDE: Bloody Lowndes

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: IDKMYDE: Bloody Lowndes

It provides a detailed analysis of the 1966 election in Lowndes County, Alabama, offering insights into the dynamics of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power during that period.

"

There's a book called Bloody Lounds and it has a careful analysis of the 1966 election that paints a clearer picture of those times.

It's called Bloody Lounds, Civil Rights and Black Power in Alabama's Black Belt.

It's by Hassan Kwame Jeffries.

Shallow Waters Vol.1: A Flash Fiction Anthology (A Series of Supernatural Stories) Cover

Crystal Lake Publishing

Shallow Waters Vol.1

A Flash Fiction Anthology (A Series of Supernatural Stories)

Debra mentioned this book as one she would like to send to her daughter. It is published by Black Privilege Publishing.

"

I got Anita Kopac, Shallow Waters.

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Jacquees Claims Trey Songz Pu...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Jacquees Claims Trey Songz Pulled Out H...

Debra mentioned this book as one she would like to send to her daughter. It is published by Black Privilege Publishing.

"

I got Anita Kopac, Shallow Waters.

My Book of Bible Stories by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (1978-05-03) Cover

Watchtower Bible and Tract Society

My Book of Bible Stories by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (1978-05-03)

It was mentioned as a book the speaker, Charlamagne Tha God, read as a Jehovah's Witness, containing Bible stories with red writing, and featuring instances where Satan spoke to people.

"

I grew up Jehovah witness. I had the yellow book of Bible stories with the red writing on it.

— Episode: DONKEY: Pastor Admits To Pocketing $1.3M...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: DONKEY: Pastor Admits To Pocketing $1.3M In Crypto...

It was mentioned as a book the speaker, Charlamagne Tha God, read as a Jehovah's Witness, containing Bible stories with red writing, and featuring instances where Satan spoke to people.

"

I grew up Jehovah witness. I had the yellow book of Bible stories with the red writing on it.

The Summer I First Saw You: An Age Gap, Grumpy Sunshine Romance (The Summer Series Book 5) Cover

Elizabeth O'Roark

The Summer I First Saw You

An Age Gap, Grumpy Sunshine Romance (The Summer Series Book 5)

This children's book, written by the guest's mother, Sammy Alexander, was presented as a gift. It features illustrations by Jacob Duncan and focuses on a twice-orphaned woman.

"

So this we're talking about books and everything. And so my mother wrote a book, I.O. So I bought one for each of you for your family.

— Episode: FULL SHOW: Kid Cudi Speaks On Kanye West...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: FULL SHOW: Kid Cudi Speaks On Kanye West, Taraji P...

This children's book, written by the guest's mother, Sammy Alexander, was presented as a gift. It features illustrations by Jacob Duncan and focuses on a twice-orphaned woman.

"

So this we're talking about books and everything. And so my mother wrote a book, I.O. So I bought one for each of you for your family.

That's great. Sammy Alexander. Excuse me. Thank you. Sammy Alexander. The twice orphaned woman I speak about a lot. She's a teacher and an educator. And that was important to her. And I'm helping her while she's 82 years old. Get her ideas out there. So that's I.O.

Jacob Duncan. Yeah. Jacob Duncan did from North Carolina. Nice young illustrator did that.

Surprise, I have 3 eyes!: A children's book about awakening inner vision Cover

Jenine Lori

Surprise, I have 3 eyes!

A children's book about awakening inner vision

This children's book was written by the guest's mother. The guest shared copies with the podcast hosts for their families.

"

So we're talking about books and everything and so my mother wrote a book I.O. so I brought one for each of you for your families. Your family's library. I.O. and the Rainbow Forest.

— Episode: INTERVIEW: Erika Alexander On New Film '...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: INTERVIEW: Erika Alexander On New Film 'American F...

This children's book was written by the guest's mother. The guest shared copies with the podcast hosts for their families.

"

So we're talking about books and everything and so my mother wrote a book I.O. so I brought one for each of you for your families. Your family's library. I.O. and the Rainbow Forest.

From Niggas to Gods, Vol. II: Escaping "Niggativity" & Becoming God Cover

Akil

From Niggas to Gods, Vol. II

Escaping "Niggativity" & Becoming God

The speaker described this book as one they read when they were young. They praised its use of street vernacular while simultaneously educating the reader.

"

There's a great book that I read when I was young called from n-words the gods by a kill in the way that he wrote the book he wrote the book the way we actually talk, you know what I mean? So it was l...

— Episode: The Breakfast Club Best Of Episode(Stace...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: The Breakfast Club Best Of Episode(Stacey Lee Spra...

The speaker described this book as one they read when they were young. They praised its use of street vernacular while simultaneously educating the reader.

"

There's a great book that I read when I was young called from n-words the gods by a kill in the way that he wrote the book he wrote the book the way we actually talk, you know what I mean? So it was like he's cursing it and he's using street vernacular, right but he's educating at the same time

Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.