Spy Writer David Ignatius David Ignatius, credit Washington Post Active: 1987-2020Key works: Siro, Agents of Innocence, A Firing Offence, Body of Lies, The Increment, Bank of FearEvery day I post these names I wonder to myself whether it’s a day when I’m going to face a torrent for putting someone too high or too low. I think this is the last...

Today’s guest finds himself embedded deep in Communist-controlled East Berlin, and has asked his handler to leave him 5 of his favorite spy books at their Dead Drop location in Friedrichshain Park. What will he choose to help him cope with life undercover? Author, Spy Fan and Political Editor of the Sunday Times, Tim Shipman,...