The Book Club
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Topics: Books · Education · History
The Book Club, hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, brings the historical context behind famous books to life. Each week, the hosts explore a classic or contemporary title, unpacking the world in which it was written and the story behind its author. This is not your typical literature podcast: The Book Club educates AND entertains, leaving you knowing some of the greatest stories ever told.
Latest episodes
- 38. The Truth Behind Stephen King’s The Shining
- 37. Dostoevsky’s Russian Masterpiece: White Nights
- 36. The Bell Jar: Sylvia Plath’s Tragedy
- 35. Goldfinger: The Ultimate James Bond Novel
- 34. American Psycho: Murder, Trump, and New York City
- 33. Jane Eyre: The Best Brontë Novel?
- 32. A Month In The Country: Is This The Greatest Novella Ever Written?
- 31. Lord Of The Flies: Survival Of The Fittest
- 30. Lolita: Nabokov’s Twisted Masterpiece?
- 29. Rebecca: Daphne du Maurier’s Gothic Epic
The Book Club is No. 44 in the UK, No. 96 in Australia, No. 49 in New Zealand and No. 88 in Ireland on Apple Podcasts today. On Apple Podcasts' topic charts: No. 2 in Arts. The latest episode came out on October 27, 2026. A new episode comes out about once a week.
Its place on the chart, day by day
All the numbers, day by day
Its place on the chart, day by day
| Day | UK | Australia | New Zealand | Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 44 | 96 | 49 | 88 |
| November 1, 2026 | 47 | 107 | 46 | 82 |
| October 31, 2026 | 47 | 108 | 51 | 80 |
Today's places
| Chart | Place | Since yesterday |
|---|---|---|
| US: Arts | 18 | = |
| UK: All podcasts | 44 | ▲3 |
| UK: Arts | 2 | = |
| Canada: Arts | 7 | = |
| Australia: All podcasts | 96 | ▲11 |
| Australia: Arts | 1 | = |
| New Zealand: All podcasts | 49 | ▼3 |
| New Zealand: Arts | 1 | = |
| Ireland: All podcasts | 88 | ▼6 |
| Ireland: Arts | 3 | ▼1 |
Also on: Apple Podcasts