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Mentioned in 37 episodes

The Secret History

Book • 1992

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Dominic Sandbrook

Mentioned in 37 episodes

Mentioned by

Tabitha Syrett

as an example of a more contemporary book the show will cover.

The Book Club: Wuthering Heights

Mentioned in a TikTok trend analyzing book choices, suggesting a certain personality type associated with reading this book.

#407: United Healthcare CEO Shot In Public, But Nation Wants Killer Freed: EVERYTHING We Know So Far

Mentioned by

Richard Osman

as one of the greatest novels of all time.

The Biggest Ever Comebacks

Mentioned by

David Runciman

in relation to the genre of dark academia and its portrayal of corrupt relationships between educators and students.

Politics on Trial: Socrates vs Democracy

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as one of

Tabitha Syrett

's favorite books to be discussed on the show.

1. Wuthering Heights: Passion, Violence, and Revenge on the Moors

Von Alessandro erwähnt, der sich wünscht, dass es im Englisch Abitur vorkommt.

Im Alltag (in der Fremdsprache) am Ball bleiben

Mentioned by

Jeff O'Neill

, who received a long and detailed email about it and Hitchcock.

How to Read More (and Better) in 2026

Mentioned by

Richard Osman

as a popular novel that has not been adapted for film or television.

Plagiarism, Puns and Lego

Mentioned by

J.F. Martel

as an example of a novel that functions as a cultural touchstone for a generation.

Episode 207 – Magic Mirror: On J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Fellowship of the Ring'

Discussed by

Dominic Sandbrook

and

Tabitha Syrett

as the episode's primary focus, analyzing its themes, characters, and origins.

6. The Secret History: Dark Academia, Greek Myth, and Murder

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