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All About Agatha Christie

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Agatha Christie
Miss Marple
The Mysterious Affair At Styles
Murder On the Orient Express
The Busy Body
Five Little Pigs
Hercule Poirot
The Mousetrap
The Hollow
Death On the Nile
Poirot
The 1960s Novels
Audiobooks
David Suchet
And Then There Were None
The Fourth Man
LGBTQIA Characters
The Moving Finger
Agatha Christie Festival
Endless Night

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.)... more

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In my other job dedicated to the pursuit of fictional mysteries, I've been making the rounds at bookstores around the country to discuss my third mystery novel, Sweet Spot, which came out earlier this summer. I hope you enjoy this live recording of m... more

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I have wanted to air my thoughts on Christie's denouements for quite some time now. I'm so happy finally to be sharing them with you all.

Here is the article I wrote on Crimereads, which forms the basis of the episode.

And here is the spoof of the ... more

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It was fascinating to get a different angle on so many beloved characters within the canon. Special thanks to Troy Hunter for sharing his work on this episode.

And speaking of Troy's work, you can learn more about his YA mystery novels Gus and the M... more

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It's always a special treat to cover a fresh, original story by Agatha Christie on this podcast--especially since we don't have too many of these left!

I'm going on tour here in the United States for Sweet Spot, the third book in my Ghostwriter Myst... more

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Jeff Peters
Owner of East End Books Provincetown
East End Books Provincetown
Episode: *LIVE!* Episode: My Recent Appearance at East End Books
Troy Hunter
YA crime fiction writer, marketing and communications consultant
University of Melbourne
Episode: Like, Whatever: The Top Ten Teenagers of Agatha Christie (with Guest Co-Host and YA Mystery Author Troy Hunter)
Amy Littlefield
Abortion access correspondent for The Nation; author of Killers of Roe
The Nation
Episode: Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Margot Douaihy
Contemporary crime fiction author and professor at Emerson College
Emerson College
Episode: Interview with Author Margot Douaihy
Tina Hodgkinson
Social worker, London tour guide, Christie expert
Author, Agatha Christie's London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime's Capital
Episode: Interview with Tina Hodgkinson, Author of Agatha Christie's London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime's Capital
Claire Wells
All About Agatha listener and co-host for the Doctors episode
All About Agatha Christie
Episode: Say Aah: The Doctors of Agatha Christie (with Guest Co-Host Claire Wells)
John Curran
Christie scholar; author of The Murder Game: Play, Puzzles & the Golden Age
Author, Christie scholar
Episode: Interview with Dr. John Curran, Agatha Christie Scholar and Author of The Murder Game: Play, Puzzles & the Golden Age
Sophie Hannah
Best-selling author and Poirot continuation writer
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Episode: Interview with Sophie Hannah, Author of No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done
Ragnar Jónasson
Award-winning Icelandic author known for the Dark Iceland series and numerous mystery titles.
Iceland Noir
Episode: Interview with Ragnar Jónasson, Mystery Author and Erstwhile Agatha Christie Translator

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Kemper Donovan
Host of All About Agatha Christie

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • My favorite book club

    I love reading each novel and then listening to the podcast discussion. It’s like being with friends who love Agatha Christie mysteries as much as I do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    typopotamus
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just the best

    I came to this podcast a bit late, started in August 2026, in fact! But I have listened to it every day to and from work ever since. I just finished the episode on curtain, I found myself brought to tears numerous times. For anyone who is an Agatha Christie podcast not only works, the Cannon, and so much background on her life and impact she has had the genre, but more than anything so much joy! I could not recommend it more high than anyone from the most casual to most devoted Christie. Thank y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    red..is..best
    Canada3 months ago
  • The Cat’s Purring!

    I really enjoyed this even though I am late to the program. Loved the conversation about Bertie Wooster and Hastings! Have often thought same especially with Hugh Fraser playing Hastings on tv. The cat purring in the background was divine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michypops
    Australia3 months ago
  • Smart and fun

    Charming, erudite, and the best nerdy fun. A must listen for Christie fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dimt20150511
    United States3 months ago
  • The questions

    So it’s always answered by guests. What brought you to Christie? As I was growing up, my mother had some authors she followed, Christie among them. By Junior High I was reading the brooks as my mother finished them. I saw movies in the ‘60s on, as they came out. Another vibrant way to enjoy her. As I entered adulthood, her books just seemed to always be available. Then, when we first got a tv and cable, we watched a lot of old movies with our young kits. The Margaret Rutherford Miss Marple movie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auntikacksews
    United States3 months ago

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Positive reviews highlight erudite, engaging discussions and a strong appreciation for Christie's work.

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*LIVE!* Episode: My Recent Appearance at East End Books
Q: How do you outline and prepare for your mysteries before you start writing?
Kemper describes a two-tier outlining process: a plot outline to solidify the world and characters, followed by a puzzle outline to map the clues and logical progression; both are refined during the writing process over three to six months.
Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Q: Do you think Agatha Christie and Miss Marple would influence your perspective on abortion politics today?
Amy suggests that while Christie and Miss Marple inspire a listening, three-dimensional approach, she would not fully align with Christie's politics but appreciates the empathy and nuanced portrayal of human motives that can inform dialogue across political divides.
Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Q: What motivated you to frame your book as a Murder Mystery investigation into abortion rights?
She explains that the framing began as a way to engage readers with a difficult topic, using Christine tropes to invite empathy and to examine how policies cause real deaths, while balancing competing narratives and exploring the humanity of all involved.
Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Q: When and how did you first discover Agatha Christie, and what did she come to mean to you?
Amy describes discovering Death on the Nile in middle school and being captivated by the mystery and the artistry of Christie's openings and characters, which provided comfort and escape during adolescence and later moments of motherhood and upheaval.
Relax Your Arm: The Nurses of Agatha Christie (with Guest Co-Host Claire Wells)
Q: Why do nurses appear so frequently in Agatha Christie's works?
Nurses are ubiquitous witnesses and observers in Christie's worlds, able to be both inside and outside the main action, moving through houses and wards with access to patients and secrets, which makes them ideal for complicating plots and serving as alibis or clues.

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A long-running deep-dive into the life and works of Agatha Christie, blending literary analysis, adaptations, and author interviews. Episodes span denouements, character archetypes, setting, and puzzle mechanics, with live events and behind-the-scenes chats that reveal how Christie's world continues to influence modern mystery writing, scholarship, and pop culture. A standout is the collaborative banter between hosts, plus a rotating lineup of guests including scholars, crime fiction authors, journalists, and historians, which keeps discussions fresh and richly contextual. The show often threads in historical and social lenses (nursing, London locales, YA perspectives), offering listeners a thoughtful, entertaining guide to Christie's legac... more

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