Ever wonder what spy novels a real-life Special Forces and CIA operative can't put down?Former Special Forces & CIA operative James Stejskal reveals his top five spy thrillers on Spybrary's Dead Drop 5.The Dead Drop 5 is back! In this much-requested Spybrary feature, our guest is embedded behind the Iron Curtain and can request five...

Fmr CIA analyst turned podcast host and author David McCloskey in conversation with Tim Shipman David McCloskey and Tim Shipman Discuss The Seventh Floor and the return of Artemis Proctor In this engaging conversation, The Sunday Times Chief Political Commentator and spy fiction fan Tim Shipman interviews David McCloskey, the ex-CIA analyst turned award-winning spy...

2024 yielded yet another bumper crop of non fiction 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...

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...

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 Welcome to our book club episode on On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Ian Fleming's eleventh James Bond...

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...

The Real Miss Moneypenny And The Unsung Heroines of Espionage: Her Secret Service In the latest episode of Spybrary, host Shane Whaley engages in a riveting discussion with historian and author Dr. Claire Hubbard-Hall. Known for her expertise in the history of women in intelligence, Claire brings to light the overlooked yet monumental roles women...

According to the Independent, Biffy Dunderdale appears in over 60 books and websites, but no one has ever written his life story. “He was rather like a ghost one knew was there, but the apparition never stood still long enough for a clear view,” says Spicer. Wilfred “Biffy” Dunderdale: A Life of Espionage On today'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...