There's more to David Harry codename The London Spy than being a TikTok star and celebrity. Here is my review of his Spy Tour. Are you Visiting London? His tours are Spybrary-approved!Mission Accomplished: A Five-Star Spy Adventure!In the covert mission to find a London spy tour worthy of our Spybrary Podcast listeners—an elite group of...
2024 yielded yet another 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 2024. 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,...
From Roger Moore With Love Reviewed by Spybrary's Shane Whaley Field Report – Spybrary's Shane Whaley reviews From Roger Moore With Love. Sir Roger Moore, the man who redefined James Bond with charm, wit, and a well-timed arched eyebrow, is celebrated in From Roger Moore with Love, a new documentary that brings his remarkable life...
Nick Harkaway on Writing John le Carré George Smiley Novels Field Report – Nick Harkaway, author of Karla's Choice in conversation with Philippe Sands at Waterstones Piccadilly. At a recent Waterstones Piccadilly event, attendees were treated to a lively and candid conversation between authors Nick Harkaway and Philippe Sands. The discussion delved deep into Harkaway’s...
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...
