The Book Club
The SpectatorLiterary interviews and discussions on the latest releases in the world of publishing, from poetry through to physics. Presented weekly by Sam Leith.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 471 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooksSociety & Culture | |||
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My guest in this week’s Book Club podcast is the Booker Prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson, whose new novel Howl emerges from his rage and despair at the response to the 7 October massacre. He tells me what the novel can do that journalism can’t,... more
My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is Lionel Shriver, whose new novel A Better Life offers among other things a savage send-up of liberal pieties on immigration. I asked Lionel what she was trying to do with the book (why make the argument, fo... more
My guest on this week's Book Club podcast is the historian Jane Rogoyska, whose new book Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War tells the bloody story of the Second World War through the lens of Paris's Hotel Lutetia – following a cast of exiled int... more
My guest this week is Francis Spufford, whose fabulous new novel Nonesuch is a fantasy adventure set during the Blitz containing magical Nazis, nerdy TV techs and honest-to-goodness angels. He tells me about fantasy world-building and historical rese... more
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- This is where the Spectator excels
This is when the Spectator steps outside of politics and really adds a great deal to arts insight. Both a great listen and challenges assumptions
Apple Podcasts5MartyFarty
United Kingdoma month ago - Speccie
Such an enjoyable listen. Erudite, funny, knowledgeable and educational.
Apple Podcasts5Mark1962!!United Kingdom2 months ago - Best book show out there
Sam Leith is such a good interviewer. He’s clearly an intelligent and alert reader; his questions are always designed to get the most out of the authors he is talking to - genuinely insightful and illuminating. Recommended to anyone who is serious about their reading.
Apple Podcasts54th Generation Blades FanUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Best book show out there
Sam Leith is such a good interviewer. He’s clearly an intelligent and insightful reader; his questions are always incisive, designed to get the most out of the authors he is talking to.
Apple Podcasts55th Generation Blades FanUnited Kingdom5 months ago - can do without idiotic laughter
Generally it’s very good and by far the best of its kind available, better than radio 4’s equivalents now. Occasional slips, like Frances Wilson on Lawrence—spoiled by her irritating forced laughter throughout, and again now exactly the same on Muriel Spark.
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Apple Podcasts | #31 | United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #85 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | Ireland/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Hong Kong/Arts/Books |
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This podcast features a series of insightful literary interviews and discussions that cover a wide range of topics in the world of publishing. Engaging conversations with authors focus on their latest works, often touching upon themes related to history, culture, and personal narratives. The host expertly guides discussions, ensuring that both literature enthusiasts and casual readers can find value in the content. Listeners can expect to hear from a variety of authors, covering genres from fiction to historical narratives, and exploring the impact of societal issues on literature.
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Recent guests on The Book Club include:
1. Howard Jacobson
2. Lionel Shriver
3. Jane Rogoyska
4. Joanna Kavenna
5. Jonathan Slaght
6. James Geary
7. Leon Craig
8. Benjamin Myers
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