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37. Dostoevsky’s Russian Masterpiece: White Nights
20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 19 min
Who was Fyodor Dostoevsky? Was White Nights his masterpiece? And, how did the world of 19th century Russia influence his writing? Lees meer
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36. The Bell Jar: Sylvia Plath’s Tragedy
13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 34 min
How did the paranoia of 1950s McCarthyist America shape Sylvia Plath? Why was The Bell Jar the poet's only novel? And, what was the truth of her relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes? Lees meer
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35. Goldfinger: The Ultimate James Bond Novel
6 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
Why did James Bond appeal to 1950s Britain? Is Goldfinger hopelessly out of date? And, who really inspired the titular villain? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Goldfinger, and the world it was born of.
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34. American Psycho: Murder, Trump, and New York City
29 september 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
Why was the book so heavily censored on publication? Is the novel gratuitously violent? And, what happened when Tabby met Bret Easton Ellis? Lees meer
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33. Jane Eyre: The Best Brontë Novel?
22 september 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
Why is Jane Eyre a romantic classic? Who was Charlotte Brontë? And, what social critiques lie in the heart of the novel? Lees meer
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32. A Month In The Country: Is This The Greatest Novella Ever Written?
15 september 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
How did the First World War affect the British soldier survivors? Is this pastoral novella one of the UK's best books? How did J L Carr's Yorkshire upbringing impact the setting and tone of the story? Lees meer
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31. Lord Of The Flies: Survival Of The Fittest
8 september 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
How did William Golding’s experience in the Second World War inspire Lord Of The Flies? Why was the novel initially rejected by publishers? And, what does it say it about the fragile nature of society? Lees meer
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30. Lolita: Nabokov’s Twisted Masterpiece?
1 september 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
Who was Vladimir Nabokov? Why is Lolita so controversial? And, what was the reaction to its publication? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the story behind Lolita, and the novel itself.
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29. Rebecca: Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic Epic
25 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
How did Daphne du Maurier use her own experience to write the chilling events of Rebecca? Who is the sinister Mrs Danvers? And, what really happened to Rebecca? Lees meer
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28. Hemingway’s Spanish Civil War: For Whom The Bell Tolls
18 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
How did the Spanish Civil War inspire one of Ernest Hemingway’s greatest novels? Why was Hemingway so captivated by Spain? And, were the characters of For Whom The Bell Tolls inspired by real people? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the context behind Hemingway's writing, and the world of For Whom The Bell Tolls.
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27. Brave New World: The Dystopia That Came True?
11 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
How does Aldous Huxley satirise roaring twenties America? Is a Brave New World more realistic than 1984? And, what is the novel's Shakespearean connection? Lees meer
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26. Mafia and Mystery: Is ‘My Brilliant Friend’ the Greatest Novel of the Century?
4 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
What does My Brilliant Friend tell us about the dark underbelly of Italian society after the Second World War? Who is the mysterious Elena Ferrante? And, how did she craft a heartbreaking parable of escape and love? Lees meer
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25. The Thirty-Nine Steps: The First James Bond
28 juli 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
How did the First World War inspire The 39 Steps? Why did John Buchan set the novel in Scotland? And, is the dashing protagonist Richard Hannay, a model for later Spy heroes? Lees meer
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24. Jane Austen, Nazis and Murder: The Ultimate Summer Reading List
24 juli 2026 · 40 min
Which books should you take on your summer holiday? How have some of Dominic and Tabby’s favourite destinations shaped these novels? And, what makes a summer classic? Lees meer
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23. The Odyssey Retold: Circe, Monsters and Myth
21 juli 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
How does Madeline Miller re-work Greek mythology to explore women’s experience? Is Circe the best fantasy novel of the 2010s? And, why do we remain captivated by the world of ancient Greece? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Circe, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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22. The Leopard: The Greatest Historical Novel Ever Written?
14 juli 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
How did Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s family story shape his only novel, The Leopard? Why is The Leopard considered an Italian masterpiece? And, who is the sexiest man ever written? Lees meer
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21. The Wind In The Willows: How A Bedtime Story Became An Icon
7 juli 2026 · 1 uur 33 min
How did Kenneth Grahame come up with the idea for The Wind In The Willows? Why was the novel initially rejected by publishers? And, what character would Tabby and Dominic be? Lees meer
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20. Game of Thrones: The Horrifying True Story Behind A Song of Ice and Fire
30 juni 2026 · 1 uur 27 min
What real-world historical events and figures inspired the political conflicts in Westeros? Is George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones better than J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings? And, is it likely that George R.R. Martin will ever finish the A Song of Ice and Fire series? Lees meer
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19. Little Women: The Secret Sadness of a Classic
23 juni 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
How did Louisa May Alcott break social and literary conventions? Is Little Women the first coming of age story in a novel? And, what do Tabby and Dominic think of Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film adaption? Lees meer
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18. The Code Of The Woosters: The Funniest Book Ever Written?
16 juni 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
How did P.G. Wodehouse become one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century? Why have Jeeves and Wooster become such an iconic pairing? And, did P.G. Wodehouse collaborate with the Nazis? Lees meer
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17. Oscar Wilde's Downfall: The Picture of Dorian Gray
9 juni 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
How did the anxieties of late-Victorian Britain inspire Dorian Gray? Which real people lay behind the characters of Dorian Gray? What were the French Decadents, and how did they influence Wilde? Lees meer
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16. The Hunger Games: Rebellion and Violence In Dystopian America
2 juni 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
What does The Hunger Games say about the state of modern America? How did reality TV inspire The Hunger Games? Why did Suzanne Collin's novel become such a sensation with young adults? Lees meer
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15. Mrs Dalloway: Woolf, Sexuality, and Change
26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
What does Mrs Dalloway express about female sexuality and experience? Why did its modernist style cause such controversy? And, what was Virginia Woolf really like? Lees meer
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14. Beloved: Memory, Morrison, and Modern American Fiction
19 mei 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Who is Beloved, and what is the true historical story that inspired the novel? How does Toni Morrison use magical realism to explore the horror of Slavery? Why has Beloved become such a monumental piece of American fiction? Lees meer
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13. The Woman In White: Victorians, Sensation, and Scandal
12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
How did Wilkie Collins craft one of the earliest examples of detective fiction? What does The Woman In White reveal about the Victorian society? And, why did the novel cause such a sensation? Lees meer
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12. A Court of Thorns and Roses: ''Fairy Smut'' or Fantasy Sensation?
5 mei 2026 · 1 uur 15 min
How was ACOTAR inspired by traditional folklore? Why has the novel become such a mass sensation? And, what is Romantasy? Lees meer
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11. The Hound of the Baskervilles: Mystery, Folklore, and Sherlock Holmes
28 april 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
The Hound of the Baskervilles: Mystery, Folklore, and Sherlock HolmesWhat is the true story that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's best-seller? Why have there been so many portrayals of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson in media beyond the novels? Is this the greatest Sherlock story ever told? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The Hound Of The Baskervilles, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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10. East Of Eden: Steinbeck, Sin, and Redemption
21 april 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
Why did Steinbeck consider East of Eden his magnum opus? What does the novel reveal about human nature? How did Steinbeck interrogate early 20th century American society? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of East Of Eden, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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9. Normal People: Class, Ireland, and Heartbreak
14 april 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
Is Sally Rooney's hit novel really a love story? How does class division impact the love Marianne and Connell feel for each other? Is Rooney creating a relatable story of miscommunication during first loves, or a tale of heartbreak and loss? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Normal People, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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8. Northern Lights: Dogma, Destiny, and Dæmons
7 april 2026 · 1 uur 18 min
To what extent is Pullman’s novel a critique of organised religion? How was Northern Lights inspired by Milton's Paradise Lost? And, did Northern Lights reshape the landscape of modern children's literature? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Northern Lights, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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7. Frankenstein: Horror, Humanity, and Hubris
31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Did Mary Shelley create the first true science fiction novel? Is Frankenstein a philosophical fable? How did Frankenstein inspire countless more horror stories? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Frankenstein, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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6. The Secret History: Dark Academia, Greek Myth, and Murder
24 maart 2026 · 1 uur 23 min
How does Donna Tartt combine gothic academia and greek mythology in her captivating debut novel? What do the characters tell us about the dark side of human nature? And, did her own university experience influence the story? Lees meer
Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett discuss all this and more in this week's episode on The Secret History by Donna Tartt.
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5. Nineteen Eighty-Four: Big Brother, Surveillance, and Fear
17 maart 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
Why is 1984 as relevant today as when it was published? Who is Big Brother, and why is he so powerful? What was George Orwell's intention when creating the world of 1984, and what does it tell us about politics today?Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of 1984, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. Lees meer
You can order 1984 and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub
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4. Hamnet: Love, Grief, and Motherhood
10 maart 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
How does Maggie O'Farrell create the historical figures of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Hathaway, in her novel Hamnet? What does the film adaptation starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley do differently to the book? How do the themes of fate and loss affect the characters and the reader? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Hamnet, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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3. The Great Gatsby: Old Money, Murder, and the American Dream
3 maart 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
Was Daisy Buchanan, the object of Jay Gatsby’s obsessive love in the novel, inspired by the author’s own love life? What window does The Great Gatsby open onto 1920s America, with its Jazz, flappers, and bootlegging? Who was F. Scott Fitzgerald, the man behind one of the most iconic novels in all literature? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of the Great Gatsby, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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2. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro: Cloning, Free Will, and Soulmates
24 februari 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
What inspired Kazuo Ishiguro’s timeless story about mortality, growing up, and the human condition? How are its characters so relatable, and yet entirely unique? And, why does the dark secret at its heart challenge scientific innovation? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the story behind Kazuo Ishiguro's literary masterpiece, the context in which it was written, and the wonderful story itself.
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1. Wuthering Heights: Passion, Violence, and Revenge on the Moors
17 februari 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Why does Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights, have such an enduring romantic association? Is Heathcliff a romantic lead, or an abusive antihero? Are the characters aspirational in any way, or irredeemable? Lees meer
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they discuss all this and more.
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The Book Club - Trailer
10 februari 2026 · 2 min
Do you want to learn more about some of the greatest stories ever told? Join Dominic Sandbrook, co-host of The Rest Is History, and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the world of literature. Lees meer
Each week, our hosts look at either a contemporary or classic title, bringing the historical context behind these famous books to life. This is not your typical literature podcast: The Book Club educates and entertains, unpacking the world of books and the authors that built them.
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