Karla's Choice author Nick Harkaway Shares More About The Return of George Smiley What The Critics Said About Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway Nick Harkaway’s Karla’s Choice ushers the legendary George Smiley back into the espionage world, capturing the essence of John le Carré‘s Cold War era with renewed vigour and nuanced storytelling. Karla's Choice...
Enduring Friendships and Shifting Loyalties in John le Carré's Absolute Friends Whenever I answer the question of which John le Carré novel ranks as my favorite (outside of the George Smiley series), my answer—Absolute Friends—often surprises. With twenty-six novels in his collection, it’s the one that elicits jaw drops, eye rolls, or occasionally a knowing...
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...
In a glitzy ceremony at the New York Marriott Marquis Times Square, I.S. Berry, a former CIA officer turned author, clinched the prestigious 2024 Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. The accolade was bestowed upon I.S. Berry's debut work, “The Peacock and The Sparrow,” heralding a new era in spy fiction....
Ever found yourself bingeing on Len Deighton's books and then wishing you could get your hands on a Len Deighton biography or memoir to get inside the head of the author who I consider the best spy writer of all time? Yeah, me too. But, let's face it, with the man himself hitting the grand...
In a move that has spy fiction enthusiasts on the edge of their seats, the legendary George Smiley, a creation of the acclaimed author John le Carré, is poised for a thrilling return in a new novel penned by le Carré's son, Nick Harkaway. The forthcoming book, titled Karla's Choice, promises to reacquaint readers with...
Ian Fleming Publications, the entity responsible for managing the literary estate of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, has unveiled an ambitious lineup of James Bond book releases for 2024. Ian Fleming Publications are releasing all six original novels by Raymond Benson in a comprehensive eBook omnibus, a paperback edition of Charlie Higson’s “On His Majesty’s...
2023 yielded a bumper crop of spy books and today we share with you what our Spybrary spy podcast listeners reckon are the best spy books they read in 2023. Unlike traditional reviews penned by critics, Spybrary is powered by people like you, spy book enthusiasts who embody Spybrary's spirit of ‘by spy fans, for...
At Spybrary, we're excited to launch a new spy movie podcast series that's tailor-made for fans of the spy film genre. Our community has shown a passionate interest in exploring this thrilling genre, and we're responding with a spy movie podcast that spotlights the best spy films in spy cinema. 🔍 Introducing ‘Section F': Your...
On this 4th of July, let's celebrate four of the best American spy writers working today!Let me introduce you or maybe reacquaint you with the best American spy writers of the modern era. Most of you know my preference is for the more cerebral, realistic spy book rather than a shoot em up. These top...
