Spywrite's Jeff Quest talks with one of the foremost collectors of John le Carré novels, Steven Ritterman, whose collection of pristine le Carré editions numbers over 300 items. We learn about the Haycroft-Queen list, rare signed editions, and Steve’s undercover mission to meet le Carré himself. All that plus talk on champagne toasts with Otto Penzler, meeting Eric Ambler, literal juggling … [Read more...] about Spy Book Collectors – John le Carré with Steven Ritterman and Jeff Quest (155)
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RIP John le Carré -His Secret Sharer: The Hidden Truths of John le Carré (131)
Tonight we report the sad news that John le Carré has passed away. Jeff Quest of Spywrite recorded this episode in 2019 looking at the life of John le Carré. Spybrary host Shane Whaley announces a special upcoming episode of Spybrary where he will broadcast your tributes to John le Carre. Jeff tells us 'In this episode I provide an introduction to the world’s most famous spy writer. John le … [Read more...] about RIP John le Carré -His Secret Sharer: The Hidden Truths of John le Carré (131)
Agent Running in the Field by John le Carre – BP Review
Today sees the release of John le Carre's most recent work, Agent Running In The Field in paperback. To celebrate its publication, John le Carre fan and Spybrarian Clarissa Aykroyd deliver us a quick brush pass review about Agent Running In The Field. Available on Amazon UK, Amazon US and in all good bookshops including these. Following Clarissa's review of the novel, you can hear from John … [Read more...] about Agent Running in the Field by John le Carre – BP Review
A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre -Brush Pass Spy Book Review (95)
Writer and Spybrary Spy Podcast listener Andy Onyx gives you his thoughts on A Small Town In Germany written by John le Carre in a quick and easy Brush Pass review. Brush Pass reviews are not literary criticism. Imagine telling a friend about a book you just read and why they should (or should not) read it. Record it on your phone and email it over to me. Brush Pass Spy Book reviews are … [Read more...] about A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre -Brush Pass Spy Book Review (95)
Agent Running In The Field – John le Carre – Round Table (93)
Agent Running In the Field gets the Spybrary deep-dive treatment on Episode 93 of the Spybrary Podcast. Joining our John le Carre, Agent Running In The Field Round Table is John le Carre fans and spy bloggers Matthew Bradford and Jeff Quest. This episode is brought to you by the generosity of our Spybrary Supporters. For just the price of a cup of coffee, you can help us continue to … [Read more...] about Agent Running In The Field – John le Carre – Round Table (93)
Review of John le Carre’s The Circus Spy Game
Could you make the cut as a Cold War Spy? Spybrary Spy Podcast Listener Clarissa Aykroyd reviews her experience of John le Carre's The Circus, a new immersive spy game in London. On Sunday, 9 September I took part in ‘John le Carré’s The Circus’, a real-life spy game devised by Fire Hazard Games and played in central London. Le Carré fans were … [Read more...] about Review of John le Carre’s The Circus Spy Game
51: Interview with Spy Novelist Charles Cumming
Charles Cumming - British Spy Writer talks about his work, on the Spybrary Spy Podcast Welcome to Episode 51 of the Spybrary Spy podcast today we have a stellar interview lined up for you with British spy writer Mr. Charles Cumming David Craggs, 'Our Man in the U.K.' goes to West London to interview Charles Cumming about his latest book called The Man Between ( The Moroccan Girl in … [Read more...] about 51: Interview with Spy Novelist Charles Cumming