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40 episodes
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Date created
2026/02/09
Latest episode
2026/11/03
Average duration
78 min.
Release period
8 days
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The Book Club, hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, brings the historical context behind famous books to life. Each week, the hosts explore a classic or contemporary title, unpacking the world in which it was written and the story behind its author. This is not your typical literature podcast: The Book Club educates AND entertains, leaving you knowing some of the greatest stories ever told.
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Catcher In The Rye: JD Salinger’s American Rebel
2026/11/03
Did ‘The Catcher In The Rye’ create modern youth culture? What made JD Salinger’s writing so unique? And, how was the novel rooted in Salinger’s service in the Second World War?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Catcher In The Rye, and the world it was born of.
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The Truth Behind Stephen King’s The Shining
2026/10/27
How did Stephen King's stay in a ghostly hotel in Colorado inspire The Shining? Is Stanley Kubrick's iconic movie a faithful adaptation? And, is King a good writer?
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Dostoevsky’s Russian Masterpiece: White Nights
2026/10/19
Who was Fyodor Dostoevsky? Was White Nights his masterpiece? And, how did the world of 19th century Russia influence his writing?
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The Bell Jar: Sylvia Plath’s Tragedy
2026/10/12
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?
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Goldfinger: The Ultimate James Bond Novel
2026/10/05
Why did James Bond appeal to 1950s Britain? Is Goldfinger hopelessly out of date? And, who really inspired the titular villain?
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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American Psycho: Murder, Trump, and New York City
2026/09/28
Why was the book so heavily censored on publication? Is the novel gratuitously violent? And, what happened when Tabby met Bret Easton Ellis?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of American Psycho, and the world it was born of.
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Jane Eyre: The Best Brontë Novel?
2026/09/21
Why is Jane Eyre a romantic classic? Who was Charlotte Brontë? And, what social critiques lie in the heart of the novel?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Jane Eyre, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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A Month In The Country: Is This The Greatest Novella Ever Written?
2026/09/14
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?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of A Month In The Country, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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Lord Of The Flies: Survival Of The Fittest
2026/09/07
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?
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Lolita: Nabokov’s Twisted Masterpiece?
2026/08/31
Who was Vladimir Nabokov? Why is Lolita so controversial? And, what was the reaction to its publication?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the story behind Lolita, and the novel itself.
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Rebecca: Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic Epic
2026/08/24
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?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Rebecca, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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Hemingway’s Spanish Civil War: For Whom The Bell Tolls
2026/08/17
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?
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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Brave New World: The Dystopia That Came True?
2026/08/10
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?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Brave New World, and the novel itself.
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Mafia and Mystery: Is ‘My Brilliant Friend’ the Greatest Novel of the Century?
2026/08/03
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?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind My Brilliant Friend, and the world it was born of.
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The Thirty-Nine Steps: The First James Bond
2026/07/27
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?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The 39 Steps, and the world it was born of.
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George Sherston 2026/11/03
A surprising weekly pleasure
I almost always learn things about books that I have read or even reread, and am enticed by the conversation to read books (or put them on my very lon...
SeptemberL123 2026/10/18
A gem!
I look forward to this every week! Tabby and Dominic have such great repartee- they break down books thoughtfully and have so much fun doing it. Reall...
Don’t purchase this app 2026/10/16
Thank you!
The hosts of this show are so real, so funny, so insightful and so intelligent. I’ve found other book podcasts to be pretentious or boring but this o...
wefirst 2026/10/03
comment and recommendation
as a seasoned reader for decades i find this show the most as well as entertaining. However if you listen to great narrators you’ll find that they ...
Hope Bea 2026/10/01
Enjoy the podcast however
The hosts are incredibly condemning of the biggest selling book in history after the Bible- Pilgrim’s Progress. Maybe they should have a read before t...
PVGriswold 2026/09/21
Great analysis but needs more diversity in books
Love both and the analysis they both engage in is thorough and thoughtful while still being entertaining but I do wish they’d take a look at the massi...
HappySFMama 2026/09/20
Absolutely delightful podcast!
Smart, witty, well researched, and downright fun! Wonderful to listen to two intelligent, funny cohosts with such great rapport, and clearly good hear...
sneezeball 2026/09/15
Yes, but…
This is great! I love the discussion, but the sound design is all over the place. Tabby’s mic is too low, and the ads are way too loud. Great pod thou...
Juju tho 2026/09/13
Entertaining and well-done, but oof! I disagree with their interpretations
A really sharp and well-done podcast, with a great selection of books discussed. However, I REALLY disagree with their interpretations. The discussion...
VEL’D’HIV MEMORIAL 2026/09/06
Absolutely phenomenal
Such an incredibly interesting, engaging, and well-informed podcast. I always download episodes when I travel so I can enjoy even as I wait at airport...
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