The Book Club Podcast Transcripts
Goalhanger · 36 episodes with transcripts
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.
Spoken has transcripts of 36 The Book Club episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 5, 2026.
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Latest The Book Club transcripts
Goldfinger: The Ultimate James Bond Novel
October 5, 2026
Tabitha Syrett (0:00)
This episode is brought to you by Klarna.
Dominic Sandbrook (0:03)
Tabby, as I was saying to you the other day, I don't get to do as much daydreaming as I used to. I used to go into these great reveries when I come up with my best ideas. I don't have a chance anymore because I spend so much time doing my life admin. It's the same for you, isn't it?
Tabitha Syrett (0:16)
You know, I used to spend a lot of time rewriting my favourite book so that I would get the endings that I'd always hoped for.
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