Introducing... The Secret Life of Books podcast
May 27, 2025•1 min
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Episode description
If you're enjoying this podcast, here's a podcast we think you'll like too!
The Secret Life of Books is made by Sophie Gee, an academic and a writer, and Jonty Claypole, broadcaster and producer.
Sophie and Jonty tell the story behind the story of the literary classics that everyone wants to read, feels they should read or has already read and loved.
They reveal the secret histories, hidden players and big ideas behind the great books.
They show how they came into being, why they matter, and how they changed the world.
And try to have a bit of fun along the way.
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