Back to books
Search another book
How to use this page
Every mention links back into the exact moment in an episode.
Click “Mentioned at …” to copy the timestamp.
Guests and podcasts are cross-linked so you can follow the thread.
Mentions across episodes
“Tom Holland mentioned how much he loved the book, Sir Nigel, when he was growing up.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: discussion of Sir Nigel
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and the Hundred Years' War.
Key quote: “Tom, you talked last time about how much you loved that book, Sir Nigel, when you were growing up.”
The host mentions 'Sir Nigel' to highlight its engaging narrative and its connection to the historical context of the Hundred Years' War. Tom Holland expresses his fondness for the book, indicating its lasting impact on him since childhood.
“The podcast will introduce future episodes with a reading from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sir Nigel, providing a taste of great history and high-level literary craftsmanship.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Arthur Conan Doyle's works
For: Readers interested in historical literature and the Hundred Years' War.
Key quote: “Arthur Conan Doyle thought that Sir Nigel and the other in the same series, The White Company, were better than Sherlock Holmes.”
The host mentions 'Sir Nigel' as a significant work by Arthur Conan Doyle, highlighting its literary merit and personal impact. He reflects on how it sparked his childhood enthusiasm for the Hundred Years' War and contrasts it with another historical perspective from Barbara Tuchman.