Karla's Choice author Nick Harkaway Shares More About The Return of George Smiley Nick Harkaway Discusses Karla's Choice, Writing in His Father's World, and More on the Spybrary Podcast. Karla's Choice sees the return of John le Carré‘s George Smiley. Today we're joined by his son, the author Nick Harkaway, along with die-hard John le...
Shane Whaley – host of the Spybrary Podcast We have made it to Episode 250! Hear this special message from Spybrary founder Shane Whaley talking about Spybrary's future as well as a fun conversation Spybrarians, I need your intel! Eight years ago, I never imagined I'd be here, asking this question. When I launched the...
Len Deighton is a British thriller writer and spy novelist, this guide will help you decide where to start with Len Deighton. So you have heard that Len Deighton's books are worth a read but you don't know where to start? We'd like to help you pick the right Len Deighton book with our Spybrary...
In this episode of the Spybrary Spy History Podcast, host Adam Brookes interviews Barry Werth author of Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey's Cold War.This remarkable true cold war spy story of the longest-held prisoner of war in American history, John Downey, Jr., a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for...
Fans of Mick Herron‘s critically acclaimed Slough House/Slow Horses book series can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The long-awaited ninth instalment, titled “Clown Town,” is set to hit bookshelves on August 30, 2025, according to recent reports. Following the events of Bad Actors, the new 336-page novel promises to plunge readers back into the...
The James Bond Book Club Prepare to experience Ian Fleming's James Bond novels as if reading them for the first time in the year of publication, as we embark on this 007 James Bond literary adventure together. Shane Whaley – Spybrary Podcast Host Are you a fan of the Ian Fleming James Bond books? If...
Inside the Iranian Embassy Siege with Ben Macintyre In this riveting episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, guest host David Clark is joined by author and investigative journalist Tim Tate to dissect his latest espionage non-fiction book To Catch A Spy which examines the enigmatic and controversial history surrounding Roger Hollis the former MI5 Director...
Bringing Jackson Lamb (Slow Horses) to life with actor Gary Oldman In this captivating episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, join host Shane Whaley as he sits down briefly with the legendary actor Gary Oldman, who portrays the enigmatic Jackson Lamb in the hit TV adaptation of Mick Herron‘s “Slow Horses.” Gary Oldman reveals how...
Inside the Iranian Embassy Siege with Ben Macintyre We go inside the Iranian Embassy siege on today's Spybrary podcast. Join us for a gripping episode of the Spybrary Spy Podcast, as host Shane Whaley sits down with renowned historian Ben Macintyre and counterterrorism and intelligence expert Rossa McPhillips to delve into the harrowing events of...
On writing spy fiction with spy authors Joseph Kanon and Paul Vidich On today’s episode, acclaimed spy authors Joseph Kanon and Paul Vidich sit down for an intriguing discussion that delves deep into the world of writing spy fiction. As many of you know, I’ve been lucky enough to share drinks, meals, and some unforgettable...
