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Taking 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.

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Theo Baker will graduate from Stanford University on June 14th, 2026. About one month prior, his first book, "How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University," is being published by Penguin Press. Praise for his book, gathered by ... more

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Harvey Mansfield arrived as an undergrad at Harvard in 1949, 77 years ago. He hardly left the university until he retired as research professor in 2023. Professor Mansfield, at age 94, is still writing. Encounter Books has just published a 136-page b... more

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During his almost 40-year career in publishing, Bruce Nichols served as publisher of both Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Little Brown & Company. His book is titled "The Emerson Circle: The Concord Radicals Who Reinvented the World." The focus of the b... more

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Author Craig Fehrman has written a new history of the expedition of Lewis and Clark. It's called "This Vast Enterprise." In the prologue to his 515-page book, Fehrman writes: "After departing from near St. Louis on May 14, 1804, the Corps of Discover... more

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Recent Guests

Harvey Mansfield
Professor of Government and conservative voice at Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: Harvey Mansfield, "Where Harvard Went Wrong"
Craig Fehrman
Author, This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis and Clark
Author
Episode: Craig Fehrman, "This Vast Enterprise"
Antony Beevor
Historian and author focused on 20th-century conflicts and Russian history
Author, Historian
Episode: Antony Beevor, "Rasputin"
Giles Tremlett
Biographer, narrative historian and journalist specialized in Spain
Author of El Generalísimo
Episode: Giles Tremlett, "El Generalísimo"
Tom Wells
Editor and author of The Kissinger Tapes
Oxford University Press (publisher mentioned in discussion)/Author
Episode: Tom Wells, "The Kissinger Tapes"
Michael Hastings
Author of The Operators, Rolling Stone journalist
Rolling Stone
Episode: Michael Hastings, "The Operators"
Seth Harp
Investigative journalist and author of The Fort Bragg Cartel, Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces
Viking Books
Episode: Investigative Journalist Seth Harp Explores The Fort Bragg Cartel
Josh Ireland
London-based writer and author of The Death of Trotsky
Episode: Josh Ireland, "The Death of Trotsky"
Richard John Neuhaus
Author, theologian, priest
Institute on Religion and Public Life / First Things
Episode: Richard John Neuhaus, "As I Lay Dying"

Hosts

Brian Lamb
Host of Booknotes+, a long-time respected figure in facilitating discussions about literature and authors.
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Another Big Fan
    United States22 days 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 Podcasts
    5
    Ctf1985
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Man Who Broke Capitalism

    Excellent guest and interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janfurt
    United States2 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 Podcasts
    1
    Jennifer in Nyc
    United States8 months ago
  • A must listen. Even Brian was surprised and I think he felt betrayed by people in his past who he trusted.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Be Not Afraid
    a year ago

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Some feedback indicates frustration over commercial interruptions that disrupt the flow of storytelling and discussion.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking nature of the content, citing it as intellectually stimulating and informative.
Many value the historical perspectives shared by authors, seeing them as highly relevant to contemporary issues.

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#77
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#219
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#194
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Bob Crawford, "America's Founding Son"
Q: When did you actually write this book, and how did the process unfold?
The book was written after a period of proposal, collaboration with an editor, and extensive research; the author describes a shift from initial solo work to a collaborative process with a writer/editor to shape the history into a formal book.
Antony Beevor, "Rasputin"
Q: Why did Beevor think Rasputin mattered so much in the fall of the Romanovs?
Beevor explains Rasputin's influence over the royal family and the rumors surrounding his relationship with the Empress created a perception of weakness and corruption at court, contributing to the palace intrigue and the decline of autocratic authority.
Antony Beevor, "Rasputin"
Q: Go back to the Chapter 27 and the Assassins. What was the plot and how did they pull off killing Rasputin?
The plan involved a staged party at the Moika Palace to lure Rasputin, a feigned social gathering by Princess Irina, poisoning with cyanide, and finally a shooting when the poison seemed to fail, revealing a chaotic and flawed chain of events rather than a tightly controlled assassination.
Tom Wells, "The Kissinger Tapes"
Q: How long did you spend with Kissinger's material to produce the book?
About eight years of research and analysis, reading through thousands of transcripts, selecting the most illuminating ones and weaving them into a narrative.
Tom Wells, "The Kissinger Tapes"
Q: Tom Wells, when did you first start thinking about doing the Kissinger Tapes?
Well, probably around 2017 or 2018, after learning about transcripts held by institutions like the National Security Archive and debates over their release, which led me to pursue the project.

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This podcast offers a blend of engaging interviews with both contemporary and historical authors, focusing on literature that spans a wide array of topics, particularly in the fields of arts, history, and culture. The host engages with guests who delve into significant literary works, often bringing historical context to current events and issues, thereby enriching the listening experience with insights that resonate beyond the page. Episodes feature authors discussing their books, providing not just summaries but also exploring the underlying themes and societal impacts of their works.

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Booknotes+ launched 5 years ago and published 276 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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1. Harvey Mansfield
2. Craig Fehrman
3. Antony Beevor
4. Giles Tremlett
5. Tom Wells
6. Michael Hastings
7. Seth Harp
8. Josh Ireland

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