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John Sandoe Books

John Sandoe Books
World War II
Hares
Biographies
Mother State
Motherhood
Pandemic
Nature
Welfare State
Wildlife Conservation
Mental Health
Memoir Writing
Environmental Issues
Paris
Stalin
Roger Casement
The Stalin Affair
Briggs' Books
Feminism
Allies At War
The Sisters

'Quite simply the best bookshop anyone could wish for' - Edna O'Brien. Independent bookshop (est. in 1957) Chelsea, London.

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Recent Guests

Catherine Ostler
Author of The Renoir Girls
Episode: Catherine Ostler: The Renoir Girls
Suzanne Simard
Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia; founder of the Mother Tree Project
University of British Columbia
Episode: Suzanne Simard: When the Forest Breathes
Jane Rogoyska
Author of Surviving Katyn and Hotel Exile
Episode: Jane Rogoyska: Hotel Exile
Juliet Nicolson
Author of The Book of Revelations, Women and Their Secrets
Episode: Juliet Nicolson: The Book of Revelations
Charles Darwent
Art historian and critic, author of the book on Amedée Ozenfant
Author, Art Historian
Episode: Charles Darwent: Monsieur Ozenfant's Academy
Jonas Hassen Khemiri
Novelist and playwright
NYU (teaches creative writing)
Episode: Jonas Hassen Khemiri: The Sisters
Horatio Clare
Writer and journalist
Author of They Came by Sea
Episode: Horatio Clare: We Came By Sea
Tim Bouverie
Historian and author of 'Allies at War' and 'Appeasing Hitler'
Episode: Tim Bouverie: Allies at War
Chloe Dalton
Author and consultant on international political and humanitarian issues
Episode: Chloe Dalton: Raising Hare

Hosts

Arabella Friesen
Host associated with the bookshop podcast brand; linked to multiple episodes and venue discussions.
John de Falbe
Host of the podcast; frequently present in episodes from the Chelsea bookshop.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Brilliant discussions ✨

    I love this podcast. Thought provoking conversations that inspire me to read widely and deeply. Thank you John Sandoe Books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olivia a meehan
    Australiaa year ago
  • A wartime childhood

    Touching and sad story- very well read - I was gripped. Just discovered podcasts in my old age you definitely on my list!! Jackie A

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J J. A
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Wonderful

    Marvellous ! Loving Jeeves !! Thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    serenasuna
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • John de Falk

    An inspired reading. He do the Wodehouse in different voices👍. A pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnhvg
    Canada6 years ago
  • Just excellent

    Ideal for #lockdown #summerhouse #painting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dbshifnal
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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The conversations feel intimate and well-researched, with strong storytelling.
A charming, bookshop atmosphere that makes literary topics accessible and engaging.
High-quality guests offer fresh perspectives on literature and history.
Thoughtful, well-read discussions that deepen understanding of authors and their work.

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Charles Darwent: Monsieur Ozenfant's Academy
Q: Now, who was this delightfully named man? Where did he come from?
Darwent details Ozenfant's origins in Saint-Quentin, a practical, non-artistic family background, setting the stage for his later theoretical and institutional influence.
Horatio Clare: We Came By Sea
Q: What is this and how did you come to write it?
Clare describes the book as a true reportage piece born out of digging into a much-misrepresented crisis, traveling to Dover, Calais, and beyond to interview multiple stakeholders, and uncovering a narrative that challenges prevailing political and media framings.
Tim Bouverie: Allies at War
Q: How did the Americans respond to the Vichy government?
America continued to recognize the Vichy regime right up until it disappeared when Hitler occupied the whole of France in November 1942.
Tim Bouverie: Allies at War
Q: Can you give us a brief introduction to your book?
It is a diplomatic history of the alliances that confronted the axis between 1939 and 1945.
Chloe Dalton: Raising Hare
Q: Do you think that sharing your life with a hare and her leverets will change your life going forward?
Chloe reflects on the transformative effects of this experience, acknowledging that it has connected her back to nature and changed her perception of her life.

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The series features in-depth author conversations, literary analysis, and book-focused storytelling hosted by a Chelsea bookshop. Episodes spotlight novelists, historians, and scholars, weaving archival research, craft discussions, and fieldwork anecdotes into intimate conversations about books, culture, and ideas. Listeners tend to be readers and professionals in publishing, with a strong appreciation for literary history, critical perspectives, and well-crafted storytelling. Noteworthy is the chance to hear authors and experts in a warmly hosted, boutique-bookshop setting, often anchored by the host's knowledge of literature and the reading community.

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2. Suzanne Simard
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4. Juliet Nicolson
5. Charles Darwent
6. Jonas Hassen Khemiri
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8. Tim Bouverie

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