The Book Club

10. East Of Eden: Steinbeck, Sin, and Redemption

Why did Steinbeck consider East of Eden his magnum opus?  What does the novel reveal about human nature? How did Steinbeck interrogate early 20th century American society? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of East Of Eden, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ [thebookclub@goalhanger.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/26q7NhW8wk] TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/HHBQNWBE9J] X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/EOWkjl-c6Z] YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/-7Pe3Z4Wbl] Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Joe Pettit Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

9. Normal People: Class, Ireland, and Heartbreak

Is Sally Rooney's hit novel really a love story? How does class division impact the love Marianne and Connell feel for each other? Is Rooney creating a relatable story of miscommunication during first loves, or a tale of heartbreak and loss? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Normal People, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ [thebookclub@goalhanger.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/26q7NhW8wk] TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/HHBQNWBE9J] X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/EOWkjl-c6Z] YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/-7Pe3Z4Wbl] Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: James Clayden Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

8. Northern Lights: Dogma, Destiny, and Dæmons

To what extent is Pullman’s novel a critique of organised religion? How was Northern Lights inspired by Milton's Paradise Lost? And, did Northern Lights reshape the landscape of modern children's literature? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Northern Lights, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. You can order and explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub [http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub] Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ [thebookclub@goalhanger.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/26q7NhW8wk] TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/HHBQNWBE9J] X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/EOWkjl-c6Z] YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/-7Pe3Z4Wbl] Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

7. Frankenstein: Horror, Humanity, and Hubris

Did Mary Shelley create the first true science fiction novel? Is Frankenstein a philosophical fable? How did Frankenstein inspire countless more horror stories? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Frankenstein, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. You can order Frankenstein and explore our favourite Folio books at https://foliosociety.com/thebookclub [https://foliosociety.com/thebookclub] Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ [thebookclub@goalhanger.com] Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/26q7NhW8wk] TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/HHBQNWBE9J] X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/EOWkjl-c6Z] YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠ [https://tr.ee/-7Pe3Z4Wbl] Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Josh Smith Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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

How does Donna Tartt combine gothic academia and greek mythology in her captivating debut novel? What do the characters tell us about the dark side of human nature? And, did her own university experience influence the story? Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett discuss all this and more in this week's episode on The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Explore our favourite Folio books at http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub [http://foliosociety.com/thebookclub] Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠ Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]