Our first-ever book, "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life," is coming out next year! The research, the writing, even the publishing process with the book has come with plenty of surprises! In today's bonus episode, executive producer Alex Goldmark and book author Alex Mayyasi share a couple of them, including an old econ theory that helps us understand the modern world, the difference between making a podcast and making a book, and the trade-offs that come with where the book gets printed. 

ALSO, listen to this bonus episode to find out about a special NPR Shop discount we’re giving Planet Money+ supporters who pre-order the book on or before November 10th! You can find more info about the book here, www.planetmoneybook.com. 

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