Booknotes+
C-SPANTaking the concept from Brian Lamb's long running Booknotes TV program, the podcast offers listeners more books and authors. Booknotes+ features a mix of new interviews with authors and historians, along with some old favorites from the archives. The platform may be different, but the goal is the same – give listeners the opportunity to learn something new.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 295 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsHistory | |||
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On Saturday, August 8, on the front page of the Washington Post was this headline: "Some Vets Went Along with Scams of the G.I. Bill." Leading the team of Post reporters was Craig Whitlock. His co-author was Andrew Ba Tran. The dateline on the story ... more
Andrew Burstein recently retired as a professor of history at Louisiana State University. "Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History" is his 16th book about the early years of the United States. In the introduction, Prof. Burstein writes: "This boo... more
Jonathan Jordan devotes 544 pages and 57 chapters of his book "Ike and Winston" to telling the story of the friendship between Dwight David Eisenhower and Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill. President Eisenhower lived to be 78 and died in 1969. Si... more
In the beginning of Scott Greenberger's new book, "The Forsaken Founder," Dawn Davis, publisher of the Simon & Schuster imprint 37 Ink, introduces us to this new history of a mostly unfamiliar name. Davis writes: "Hamilton, Franklin, Washington, Madi... more
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Apple Podcasts1No11111166666
United States4 months ago - Many Book Notes + interviews
Brian Lamb has an interviewing style that allows the authors time and space to share information about their researched topics without interruption.
The interviews represent a wide range of topics. I have immensely found interesting. Working my way through every interview .
Apple Podcasts5Another Big FanUnited States5 months ago - Brian Lamb is the best
Interview of nonfiction authors today. The crazy thing is this has been true since the 1970s! A total legend—still curious and still working hard to help readers learn too.
Apple Podcasts5Ctf1985United States5 months ago - The Man Who Broke Capitalism
Excellent guest and interview.
Apple Podcasts5JanfurtUnited States6 months ago - Stop with the commercials
I’ve loved and listened to Csoan got many years. I can’t get t through the podcast due to the endless commercial interruptions!
It is truly unbearable . It just ruins the listening experience.
One or two are doable- that has not been the case of late and it’s disappointing.
Apple Podcasts1Jennifer in NycUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #69 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #194 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Finland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  Norway/Arts/Books |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Booknotes+
What is Booknotes+ about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A long-running interview series that centers historical nonfiction, biographies, and literary works through in-depth conversations with authors and scholars. Episodes frequently explore sources, archival research, and how historical narratives are constructed, offering behind-the-scenes storytelling about publishing, journalism, and the probe into public memory. Notable strengths include patient, respectful interviewing that lets guests articulate complex topics, along with a breadth of topics from classic histories to recent investigations. It's particularly valuable for listeners who enjoy historical context, book recommendations, and nuanced perspectives from researchers and writers.
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1. Lectures in History
2. For the Ages: A History Podcast
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How many episodes of Booknotes+ are there?
Booknotes+ launched 6 years ago and published 295 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Booknotes+?
Recent guests on Booknotes+ include:
1. Andrew Burstein
2. Jonathan W. Jordan
3. Scott S. Greenberger
4. Joby Warrick
5. Paul Taylor
6. JD Vance
7. John A. Jenkins
8. Christine Kuehn
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