The Observer Book Club

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The Observer Book Club brings to life great stories, ideas and debate. Hosted by the Observer’s literary editor Tom Gatti.

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The Observer Book Club episodes:

September 17, 2026 Simon Sebag Montefiore
The Observer’s Literary Editor, Tom Gatti, talks to historian Simon Sebag Montefiore about his new book, The Cauldron, which is about the making of the modern Middle East.

As America’s war with Iran enters a new phase, Simon Sebag Montefiore takes us back to the 1979 revolution, when the Shah was overthrown and replaced by an Islamic theocracy. To what extent was this world-changing event the key to understanding today’s Middle East?
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49min
September 09, 2026 Rutger Bregman
In this episode of The Observer Book Club, editor-in-chief, James Harding, talks to the Dutch historian and author, Rutger Bregman, about his latest book, Moral Ambition. Recorded live at the Observer's London newsroom.
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34min

FAQs about The Observer Book Club:

How many episodes does The Observer Book Club have?

The podcast currently has 2 episodes available.