Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Harkaway

John Le Carre's son, Nick Harkaway, joins Simon and Matt for a chat about his new Circus novel. They discuss the challenges (and joys) of taking on the mantel of such an iconic character (George Smiley) and writing in his father's footsteps, as well as the research it takes to get the technology of the time right. As well as lots of espionage stories, they chat about John Le Carre, his voice, his style - and why Nick decided to write this novel in the first place. The book is Karla's Choice - and you can read more about it here: It is spring in 1963 and George Smiley has left the Circus. With the wreckage of the West's spy war with the Soviets strewn across Europe, he has eyes only on a more peaceful life. And indeed, with his marriage more secure than ever, there is a rumour in Whitehall – unconfirmed and a little scandalous – that George Smiley might almost be happy.But Control has other plans. A Russian agent has defected in the most unusual of circumstances, and the man he was sent to kill in London is nowhere to be found. Smiley reluctantly agrees to one last simple task: interview Susanna, a Hungarian émigré and employee of the missing man, and sniff out a lead. But in his absence the shadows of Moscow have lengthened. Smiley will soon find himself entangled in a perilous mystery that will define the battles to come, and strike at the heart of his greatest enemy… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you take on one of the biggest literature legacies of the past half-century? That's what Nick Harkaway was asked to do after his father, David Cornwell (aka John Le Carré) died in 2020.Karla's Choice, Nick's latest in the George Smiley world puts us in a sinister world of subterfuge, Hungarian agents and 1960s London.In this interview, Nick tells us how he approached the writing of Karla's Choice, what he learned from his father - and what he had to learn on-the-job, and how he balances writing in the Le Carré world with his own books.You can get Karla's Choice here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karlas-Choice-John-Carr%C3%A9-Novel-ebook/dp/B0CZPPHPCR?ref_=ast_author_mpbPLUS: My book ‘Decoy' won ‘Book of the Year' at the True Crime awards in London last week. Judges praised the quality of the writing, the high-end research and journalism and the issues raised.You can grab a copy here: UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Decoy-secretive-historical-undercover-operations/dp/0008666814/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0USA: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Decoy/dp/B0CS6XNB54?ref_=ast_author_dpCanada: https://www.amazon.ca/Decoy-secretive-historical-undercover-operations-ebook/dp/B0CLTGQDQJ?ref_=ast_author_dpAustralia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Decoy-secretive-historical-undercover-operations-ebook/dp/B0CLTGQDQJ?ref_=ast_author_dpWant to watch this interview? Check it out here: https://robertmurphy.substack.com/publish/posts/detail/165538997/share-center This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertmurphy.substack.com

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Senator Peter Boehm and Senator Peter Harder to discuss the 51st G7 Summit which will be held for the second time in Kananaskis, Alberta. // Participants' bios - Senator Peter Boehm is a former Sherpa and Chair of the Senate, Foreign Affairs International Trade Committee. - Senator Peter Harder is a former Sherpa and Deputy Chair of the Senate, Foreign Affairs International Trade Committee and government representative. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "Policy Q&A: Former G7 Sherpa Sen. Peter Boehm on Trump, Charlevoix and Bracing for Kananaskis" by Lisa Van Dusen - "Karla's Choice" by Nick Harkaway - "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: June 9, 2025 Release date: June 9, 2025

Fans of George Smiley, John le Carré's legendary spymaster, have reason to celebrate. In a rare double coup for the espionage world, Nick Harkaway—le Carré's son—has announced The Taper Man, a new Smiley novel arriving in 2026, while The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will receive its first-ever stage adaptation in the West End this autumn. The announcement marks a major return of the “Circus,” le Carré's iconic fictionalised British intelligence service, and the literary rebirth of one of spy fiction's most enduring characters. Join Spybrary - the ultimate community for spy fiction fans. The Taper Man: Smiley Heads Stateside Set in 1965, The Taper Man picks up 18 months after the events of Harkaway's bestselling Karla's Choice and places George Smiley in unfamiliar terrain—America. The novel explores Smiley's pursuit of a communist network on the US West Coast, threading together geopolitical paranoia with moral ambiguity in classic le Carré fashion. The story unfolds amid the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights movement and the Vietnam War, with Smiley navigating tensions with the CIA ("the Cousins") while unravelling Soviet infiltrations that stretch back to the 1950s. “It's time to meet our American Cousins,” Harkaway says. “We're following the breadcrumbs of a messy debacle in Helsinki all the way to California, uncovering the truth of Karla's 1950s network and pursuing Roy Bland into the USSR.” Publishing director Harriet Bourton of Viking describes The Taper Man as “an extraordinary new addition to the iconic literary world of John le Carré,” praising Harkaway's ability to honour the legacy while making it unmistakably his own. Smiley on Stage: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold at Soho Place Alongside the novel news, spy fans will see Smiley on stage for the first time this November, when The Spy Who Came in From the Cold—le Carré's 1963 classic—premieres at @sohoplace in London. Directed by Jeremy Herrin and adapted by acclaimed playwright David Eldridge, the production follows a successful run at Chichester Festival Theatre. Rory Keenan stars as Alec Leamas, the embittered British agent at the heart of the novel, with Agnes O'Casey playing Liz Gold. George Smiley will be portrayed by John Ramm. Clare Cornwell, director of the le Carré estate, says: “We are delighted to be celebrating the return of the Circus and George Smiley through these two new projects.” The John le Carré Legacy Continued Nick Harkaway, the fourth son of David Cornwell (John le Carré), previously completed the posthumous publication of Silverview and edited A Private Spy, a collection of his father's letters. In Karla's Choice, he took the bold step of writing new fiction within the le Carré universe—an effort praised by critics and readers alike. Watch our interview all about Karla's Choice with Nick Harkaway. With The Taper Man, Harkaway deepens his claim to the Smiley legacy while expanding the geopolitical canvas of the saga. For longtime fans of le Carré, and the next generation discovering his work through adaptations and new fiction, 2025 may just be the most thrilling year since Smiley first came in from the cold.

In part two of my discussion with Sleeper Beach novelist Nick Harkaway we discuss the latest in le Carré news. Nick talks about the upcoming adaptation of one of his novels into an Amason Prime show Kill Jackie, season 2 of The Night Manager and an update about the new comic series, The Circus: Losing […]

In this episode I am pleased to welcome back novelist Nick Harkaway. We discuss his latest work, Sleeper Beach, the second in his Titanium Noir series of futuristic mysteries. We talk about his earlier nonfiction book The Blind Giant, how we should be using technologies, and what does it mean when tech companies turn un-Evil. […]

Completing a trilogy of outstanding books that examine the efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to account, Philippe Sands blends memoir, travelogue, detective story, and courtroom drama to stunning effect again with 38 Londres Street. We're delighted to share his conversation with author Nick Harkaway, from their recent event at Waterstones Piccadilly, in which he shares the personal, the political and the legal facets of this intriguing journey.

With Michael Robotham.Nick Harkaway, the son of John le Carré, is the author of eight novels. His latest book, Karla's Choice, continues George Smiley's story. In conversation with Michael Robotham, Harkaway explores the challenge of writing in the shadow and light of his father's literary legacy.Event details:Wed 05 Mar, 5:00pm | East Stage

Life Updates & Gaming AdventuresThe February blues hit hard as we commiserate about adulting struggles, work deadlines, and the never-ending battle against muddy paw printsEden champions Obsidian's Avowed as a triumph of weird fantasy and complex moral choices that puts other RPGs on noticePeter confesses he hasn't fallen under Avowed's spell yet but is intrigued by Eden's passionate defense of its uniquenessMusical JourneysPeter takes us into the melancholic melodies of Dawn of Solace and the powerful vocal performances in Lacuna Coil's latest releasesEden surprises everyone (including themselves) with an unexpected deep dive into 1960s Brazilian samba, featuring hidden gems from Tenorio Jr. and the Salambanso TrioLiterary ExplorationsEden savors the sweet cultural journey of A Bánh Mì for Two while struggling through the deliberately paced Cold War classic The Spy Who Came in from the ColdPeter connects the dots between Le Carré and Nick Harkaway's The Gone Away World, revealing literary legacies hiding in plain sight, and assures everyone he will, eventually, start Wind and TruthFeatured Topic: Akane Banashi - Where Tradition Meets AmbitionWe unpack the first three volumes of this captivating manga about Rakugo, the centuries-old Japanese art of storytelling. Akane Banashi masterfully transforms this traditional art form into a compelling underdog narrative with:The perfect blend of reverence for tradition and the fire of youthful ambitionCompetition that feels both high-stakes and surprisingly cozyCharacters who demonstrate that truly owning a story means finding your authentic voice within itA fascinating peek into an art form that feels both foreign and surprisingly universalTune in as Peter shares his perspective as a manga newcomer, and we both explore why this series about sitting alone on stage telling stories has us completely hooked!

In this episode we continue to look at Nick Harkaway’s 2024 George Smiley novel, Karla’s Choice. You can find part one here. Steven Ritterman, le Carré expert and collector, returns to talk through what we thought about this new Smiley novel. Plus, an exclusive discussion with Nick Harkaway about Karla’s choice. All that and much […]

Authorised returns for 2025 thanks to my podcast partners CSCG. We go international for the first episode of this series with author Nick Harkaway. Nick is a successful author in his own right but also happens to be the son of world famous novelist John le Carré and in this new novel Karla's Choice those worlds collide in the best possible way. Nick brings back to life le Carré's iconic spy George Smiley, a daunting task for any writer but a hugely personal challenge for the son of the characters creator. It is a fascinating and ambitious endeavour. Nick talks candidly about the ups and downs journey he undertook. Thanks to our podcast partners CSCG. When it comes to the world of finance, change is constant, whether it is tax, super, loans or the share market. The best people to help you navigate your way through all the change and make the most of your hard work is the team from CSCG. Call them on 03-9974 8333 or visit their website cscg.com.au to find out more about the range of services they offer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we look at Nick Harkaway’s 2024 George Smiley novel, Karla’s Choice. Steven Ritterman, le Carré expert and collector, joins me to talk through all of our thoughts on this Smiley continuation novel. We talk reference Jurassic Park’s famous quote “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if […]

Nancy Pearl speaks with author Nick Harkaway, son of the great British espionage novelist John le Carre.

Welcome to a special episode of Startup Dad! It's the holiday time again when the list of responsibilities, performances, potlucks and gifts goes through the roof for already busy parents. To help you navigate the chaos I've asked many of my past guests to share with me their favorite books from the past year – those they'd gift to another person and those they'd tell parents to get for their kids. 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My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the novelist Nick Harkaway, whose new book Karla's Choice sees him pick up the mantle of his late father, John le Carré, in writing a new novel set in the world of George Smiley. He tells me why, having spent a career trying to put clear blue water between his own work and that of his father, he's now steering in the opposite direction; about growing up with Smiley; about his relationship with the man so many outsiders have seen as secretive and opaque; about seeking advice from Stephen King's son, Joe Hill; and why moving from his own style to that of his dad is just a ‘turn on the dial'.

My guest in this week's Book Club podcast is the novelist Nick Harkaway, whose new book Karla's Choice sees him pick up the mantle of his late father, John le Carré, in writing a new novel set in the world of George Smiley. He tells me why, having spent a career trying to put clear blue water between his own work and that of his father, he's now steering in the opposite direction; about growing up with Smiley; about his relationship with the man so many outsiders have seen as secretive and opaque; about seeking advice from Stephen King's son, Joe Hill; and why moving from his own style to that of his dad is just a ‘turn on the dial'.

Joining Anton in conversation was Nick Harkaway, Author of ‘Karla's Choice'.

The works of John le Carré, who died in 2020, are among the most beloved thrillers of all time. For some, books like "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy," "A Perfect Spy" and "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold" are simply among their favorite works of literature ever.So it was a perilous task that author Nick Harkaway, one of le Carré sons, set out for himself. The author of multiple well-received science fiction novels, Harkaway picked up the torch from his father to write a new tale starring George Smiley, the Cold War spy who has appeared in more than a half dozen novels. According to Harkaway, it took some work to figure out the right period to set the book in."Smiley's career is a little bit tricky in terms of the continuity because my dad, when he was writing these books, wasn't writing a franchise," Harkaway said. "He was writing one book after another, and each one was the only truth that he cared about." Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Robert Kelly reviews Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway, John le Carré published by Penguin Random House

Síne Quinn and Dermot Flynn have brought us a beautiful new book about Irish mythology called 'The Faerie Isle'; author Nick Harkaway tells us about his father John le Carre's life from British spy to Corkman as carries on with George Smiley; and actor Norma Sheehan came in to tell us about her brat summer after an unusually amicable divorce.

The HBO series Somebody Somewhere is about a 40-something woman who returns home to Kansas to care for her dying sister, then stays, but feels like an outsider until she finds a place in the LGBTQ community. We talk Bridget Everett, star of the series, who is also an acclaimed (and bawdy) cabaret singer. Also, writer Nick Harkaway talks about his novel Karla's Choice. It's a new story about George Smiley, the British spymaster made famous in the books written by Harkaway's late father, John le Carré. Ken Tucker reviews a new biography of Randy Newman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Nick Harkaway takes on his father's iconic George Smiley series with Karla's Choice — another thrilling journey into the world of espionage. Harkaway joins us to talk about how he came to this challenge, his time working in entertainment, how he generates ideas and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Donald and Jamie.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app   Featured Books (Episode):  Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway  The Spy Who Came in from the Cold John le Carré  Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy by John le Carré  The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen   Featured Books (TBR Top Off):  American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson  A Spy Among Friends by Ben Macintyre 

The HBO series Somebody Somewhere is about a 40-something woman who returns home to Kansas to care for her dying sister, then stays, but feels like an outsider until she finds a place in the LGBTQ community. We talk Bridget Everett, star of the series, who is also an acclaimed (and bawdy) cabaret singer. Also, writer Nick Harkaway talks about his novel Karla's Choice. It's a new story about George Smiley, the British spymaster made famous in the books written by Harkaway's late father, John le Carré. Ken Tucker reviews a new biography of Randy Newman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Karla's Choice sees the return of John le Carré's George Smiley. Today we're joined by his son, the author Nick Harkaway, along with John le Carré fans Steve Ritterman and Matthew Bradford, Our host Shane Whaley hosts this fascinating discussion about Harkaway's foray into his father John le Carré's iconic universe, particularly his latest novel Karla's Choice. Nick Harkaway shares his unique journey of bridging the narrative gaps between familiar stories like The Spy Who Came In From The Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, highlighting his creative freedom and the challenges of inheriting such a revered literary legacy. He explains the pleasure and pressure of developing beloved characters like George Smiley and delving into lesser-explored figures of the Circus and its enemies. Listeners will enjoy insights into the intricate balancing act of character development.. We also explore the complex relationships within the espionage world, emphasising the human element and emotional depth that drive these spy narratives. Harkaway's admiration for his father's work is palpable, and his thoughtful approach to writing Karlas Choice within the established George Smiley universe will resonate with both seasoned fans and new readers alike. Don't miss this episode packed with literary reflections, historical intrigue, and the timeless allure of spy fiction. Nick also shares more about life growing up with John le Carrè, the Circus and reveals his favourite John le Carré novels. Tune in and join the conversation on the latest chapter in the Smiley saga! Join the free Spybrary Community today and share your opinion on the return of George Smiley.

Bestselling crime author, Attica Locke, goes head to head with John Le Carre's son - Nick Harkaway - in a war of the words. Nick has written a new George Smiley novel, continuing his father's legacy, called Karla's Choice. He chats to Joe Haddow about the pressure he felt to get the character right and how he got himself in the right frame of mind to write the novel. Attica discusses 'Guide Me Home' - the third novel in her trilogy of books dubbed The Highway 59 series, featuring the Texas Ranger Darren Matthews. As well chatting about their writing and new books, they also give us some brilliant book recommendations! THE BOOK OFF"In My Time Of Dying" by Sebastian JungerVS"Tokyo Express" by Seicho Matsumoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman is the start of a cat-and-mouse thriller series with new characters you'll love and the humor and wit you've come to expect from this sharp and sly author. Osman joined us live at Barnes & Noble Union Square to talk about crafting an ensemble of voices, writing propulsive narratives, why we love mysteries and more with cohost Jenna Seery.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                      New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app  Featured Books (Episode):  We Solve Murders by Richard Osman  The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman  Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers  The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith  Karla's Choice by Nick Harkaway 

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Hey! This is the 173rd episode. This week we talk Tennessee, Review the book Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway, and talk about Accidentally Starting a Fire!! Reach out: notgoodwithmatt@gmail.com

This week, we head to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to visit a store that's been serving its community for 40 years. Co-owner Shannon Guinn-Collins and Store Manager Robert Flippo take us behind the shelves of Bookworks. We discuss the store's long history, the amazing authors who have passed through its doors, and a recent change to an LLC structure for ownership.Books We Talk About: Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway, Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, We Don't Eat our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins, Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Life After Life by Kate Atkinson, Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey

Sharifah and Jenn are off this holiday week, but we thought it would be fun to share a rerun of our most anticipated books of 2023, which originally aired on January 11, 2023. Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Renfield trailer, a new bookstore honoring Octavia Butler, their most anticipated books for January through June of 2023, and more! Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Discussed A new bookstore in Pasadena: Octavia's Bookshelf [LAist] Trailer for Renfield [Twitter] Most Anticipated [The Mary Sue] Wakanda Forever Streaming 2/1 [Twitter] Books Discussed Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi (2/14) - William Morrow Lone Women by Victor LaValle (3/21) - One World A Brief History of Living Forever by Jaroslav Kalfar (3/28) - Little Brown Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee (4/11) - Tordotcom The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro (Apr 18) - PRH The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older (Mar 7) - Tordotcom Witch King by Martha Wells (May 30) - Tordotcom Jenn's Extended List Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai (1/10) Karma of the Sun by Brandon Ying Kit Boey (1/17) Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen (1/31) Everything Good Dies Here by Djuna, translated by Adrian Thieret (3/7) The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan (3/28) Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway (5/16) Translation State by Ann Leckie (6/6) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John has played some games, Alison will play some games, and Liz is playing games RIGHT NOW Please email your letters of comment to comment@octothorpecast.uk, check out our subtitles/transcripts, and tag @OctothorpeCast (on X or on Mastodon or on Bluesky) when you post about the show on social media. Content warnings this episode: China, being burned alive, classism Letters of comment Chris Garcia España Sheriff Leigh Edmonds Lori Anderson Chengdu Chinese v foreign attendees An example We expect stats at the 90 day mark WSFS remote participation Current WSFS constitution and standing rules Preliminary meeting video Don Eastlake on Facebook Glasgow 2024 Online convention news Glasgow presents Catherynne M Valente and Peter S Beagle Novacon Novacon 53 Picks John: The Wicker Man Alison: Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi (physical, epub, audiobook, Amazon) Liz: Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway (physical, epub, audiobook, Amazon) Gaming corner Tabletop games Hadrian's Wall Moon Turing Machine Villagers Cracking the Cryptic play Return of the Obra Dinn The Roottrees are Dead Credits Cover art: “To the LizBatmobile” by Alison Scott Alt text: John, Alison and Liz are depicted as Robin, Harley Quinn and Batman, but the Batman logo is replaced by “WSFS”. The Batmobile is in the centre of the three of them. The words “Octothorpe 97” appear at the top and the words “…to the LizBatmobile” at the bottom. Theme music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)

According to Merriam-Webster, noir is “crime fiction featuring hard-boiled, cynical characters and bleak, sleazy settings.” The Cambridge Dictionary says noir shows “the world as being unpleasant, strange, or cruel.” Nick Harkaway new novel Titanium Noir (Knopf, 2023) has all that but with a twist—rather than the fedora-wearing detective hired by a woman who just as soon stab you in the back and love you, the first-person narrator is P.I. Cal Sounder, hired by the police to help investigate the murder of a 7'8”, 91-year-old man who by all rights could have lived several more centuries. Sounder's specialty is investigating crimes against Titans, the one percenters among one percenters, whose access to an exclusive medical treatment known as Titanium 7 enlarges both their bodies and their lifespans. The story is set hundreds of years in the future, when such miracle treatments become possible, but the book also sends roots into the past. The murder weapon, for instance, is a .22 Derringer, a small handgun not too different from the weapon used to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. “Killing someone with a gun is noir. Every poster of a noir movie is someone with a gun, whether it's a shadow with a revolver or a kind of Rico Bandello in Little Caesar. The gun is bound up with noir and vice versa,” Harkaway says. Nick Harkaway is the pen name of Nicholas Cornwell. As Harkaway, he is the author of the novels The Gone-Away World, Angelmaker (which was nominated for the 2013 Arthur C. Clarke award), Tigerman, Gnomon; and the non-fiction The Blind Giant: Being Human in a Digital World. He has also written two novels under the pseudonym Aidan Truhen. His father wrote under the pen name John le Carré. Find out more about Rob Wolf and Brenda Noiseux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

According to Merriam-Webster, noir is “crime fiction featuring hard-boiled, cynical characters and bleak, sleazy settings.” The Cambridge Dictionary says noir shows “the world as being unpleasant, strange, or cruel.” Nick Harkaway new novel Titanium Noir (Knopf, 2023) has all that but with a twist—rather than the fedora-wearing detective hired by a woman who'd just as soon stab you in the back as love you, the first-person narrator is P.I. Cal Sounder, hired by the police to help investigate the murder of a 7'8”, 91-year-old man who by all rights could have lived several more centuries. Sounder's specialty is investigating crimes against Titans, the one percenters among one percenters, whose access to an exclusive medical treatment known as Titanium 7 enlarges both their bodies and their lifespans. The story is set hundreds of years in the future, when such miracle treatments become possible, but the book also sends roots into the past. The murder weapon, for instance, is a .22 Derringer, a small handgun not too different from the weapon used to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. “Killing someone with a gun is noir. Every poster of a noir movie is someone with a gun, whether it's a shadow with a revolver or a kind of Rico Bandello in Little Caesar. The gun is bound up with noir and vice versa,” Harkaway says. Nick Harkaway is the pen name of Nicholas Cornwell. As Harkaway, he is the author of the novels The Gone-Away World, Angelmaker (which was nominated for the 2013 Arthur C. Clarke award), Tigerman, Gnomon; and the non-fiction The Blind Giant: Being Human in a Digital World. He has also written two novels under the pseudonym Aidan Truhen. His father wrote under the pen name John le Carré. Find out more about Rob Wolf and Brenda Noiseux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction

According to Merriam-Webster, noir is “crime fiction featuring hard-boiled, cynical characters and bleak, sleazy settings.” The Cambridge Dictionary says noir shows “the world as being unpleasant, strange, or cruel.” Nick Harkaway new novel Titanium Noir (Knopf, 2023) has all that but with a twist—rather than the fedora-wearing detective hired by a woman who just as soon stab you in the back and love you, the first-person narrator is P.I. Cal Sounder, hired by the police to help investigate the murder of a 7'8”, 91-year-old man who by all rights could have lived several more centuries. Sounder's specialty is investigating crimes against Titans, the one percenters among one percenters, whose access to an exclusive medical treatment known as Titanium 7 enlarges both their bodies and their lifespans. The story is set hundreds of years in the future, when such miracle treatments become possible, but the book also sends roots into the past. The murder weapon, for instance, is a .22 Derringer, a small handgun not too different from the weapon used to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. “Killing someone with a gun is noir. Every poster of a noir movie is someone with a gun, whether it's a shadow with a revolver or a kind of Rico Bandello in Little Caesar. The gun is bound up with noir and vice versa,” Harkaway says. Nick Harkaway is the pen name of Nicholas Cornwell. As Harkaway, he is the author of the novels The Gone-Away World, Angelmaker (which was nominated for the 2013 Arthur C. Clarke award), Tigerman, Gnomon; and the non-fiction The Blind Giant: Being Human in a Digital World. He has also written two novels under the pseudonym Aidan Truhen. His father wrote under the pen name John le Carré. Find out more about Rob Wolf and Brenda Noiseux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Neo Nostromo #61 - Titanium Noir y Piñata Volvemos a la estructura normal con dos recomendaciones para el verano: “Titanium Noir”, de Nick Harkaway y “Piñata”, de Leopoldo Gout. ¡Esperamos que os gusten! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neo-nostromo/message

Sharifah and Jenn discuss their favorite books from the last few months, award season winners and nominees for Locus and the Hugos, a new AI shenanigan, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! What do S.A. Cosby, Khaled Hosseini, Sarah Bakewell, and Yahdon Israel have in common? They've been guests on Book Riot's newest podcast, First Edition where BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Subscribe to hear them and stay to hear Book Riot's editors pick the "it" book of the month. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Locus 2023 Award Winners [Locus] Hugo 2023 Finalists [Book Riot] Alix Harrow on the Hugos [Instagram] Error-Ridden AI-Generated Star Wars Article on io9 [Variety] Sign a poem going to Europa! [Book Riot] Books Discussed The Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon (cw: intimate partner violence, suicidal thoughts, gore, body horror) Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway (cw: discussion of intimate partner violence) Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee (cw: child death, graphic violence, animal abuse, animal death) Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill (they/them) (cw: violence against women, animal experimentation, violence against animals) H is For Hawk by Helen MacDonald The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro (cw: infant death, maternal mortality, attempted suicide, child endangerment, rape, spousal abuse) Flux by Jinwoo Chong (cw: death of a parent) Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Harkaway is the bestselling author of hugely imaginative speculative thrillers such as The Gone Away World, Tigerman and Gnomon. He has also released two thrillers under the name Aiden Truhen. His latest book is a hugely enjoyable futuristic detective thriller, Titanium Noir.We really enjoyed speaking with Nick about his career, hearing about his foray into scriptwriting, and how he eventually turned his hand to novel writing after many years. We hear about how he managed to write the ambitious Gnomon, why it nearly broke him, and what it taught him about writing. Plus, he tells us about his latest novel, Titanium Noir, and we ask about rumours that he would like to write a Star Wars movie...Links:Buy Titanium Noir and Nick's other books nowFollow Nick on TwitterCome along to our live recording at Cymera Festival in Edinburgh on 3 June!Out now - a new video podcast from Page One featuring all the latest writing news - Page One Extra! For all episodes, released every two weeks, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, search for Page One Extra on your favourite podcast app, or follow this link: https://linktr.ee/ukpageonePage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on TwitterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Mastodon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the Renfield trailer, a new bookstore honoring Octavia Butler, their most anticipated books for January through June of 2023, and more! Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. NEWS DISCUSSED A new bookstore in Pasadena: Octavia's Bookshelf [LAist] Trailer for Renfield [Twitter] Most Anticipated [The Mary Sue] Wakanda Forever Streaming 2/1 [Twitter] BOOKS DISCUSSED Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi (2/14) – William Morrow Lone Women by Victor LaValle (3/21) – One World A Brief History of Living Forever by Jaroslav Kalfar (3/28) – Little Brown Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee (4/11) – Tordotcom The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro (Apr 18) – PRH The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older (Mar 7) – Tordotcom Witch King by Martha Wells (May 30) – Tordotcom JENN'S EXTENDED LIST Daughters of Izdihar by Hadeer Elsbai (1/10) Karma of the Sun by Brandon Ying Kit Boey (1/17) Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen (1/31) Everything Good Dies Here by Djuna, translated by Adrian Thieret (3/7) The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan (3/28) Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway (5/16) Translation State by Ann Leckie (6/6) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have another very special guest for you all: author Premee Mohamed, just in time for the release of the thrilling conclusion to her Beneath the Rising trilogy, The Void Ascendant.  We had a great time chatting with her about Benjamin Franklin, Science Octopus; things that rhyme with Nyarlathotep; the differences between Canada and America; how to tell if something is YA; recycling trends; big ol' aliens; The Silmarillion; cloning dinosaurs; man-eating plants; Charles Darwin; tips on getting out of the slush pile; and gut microbes.  Enjoy!Media mentioned: the 99 Tiny Terrors anthology, Arrival, In the Woods by Tana French, The Little Mermaid, The Machineries of Empire series by Yoon Ha Lee, Nick Harkaway's books, and Ursula K. LeGuin's books.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nick Harkaway answers listener questions about his extraordinary novel Angelmaker. A blend of fantasy, thriller and adventure the novel tells the stories of a young, disillusioned clock maker Joe Spork, former spy, ninety year old Edie Bannister, and the strange events that bring them together. Next month's book: Ordinary People by Diana Evans. Email bookclub@bbc.co.uk to ask a question.

Novelist Karen Joy Fowler joins James Naughtie to answer listener questions about her Booker shortlisted novel We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, a surprising story about an unusual family, and the lasting impact of an unconventional childhood. Narrator Rosemary looks back fondly on her early years with her sister Fern, but all is not as it seems. The novel has an unexpected twist and this programme contains spoilers. Our next read on Bookclub is Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway. Do get in touch if you'd like to take part.

Sarah Moss joins James Naughtie to answer listener questions about her novel The Tidal Zone - a story of healthcare, parenting, and the echoes of the past. Adam and Emma are parents to 15 year old Miriam and 8 year old Rose. One day, Miriam collapses at school: her heart briefly stopped beating. She is rushed to hospital. The Tidal Zone considers the impact of this event on Miriam, and all of her family, as they spend time in hospital and then learn to live with what has happened. Interwoven with this story of contemporary family life, is the story of the re-building of Coventry Cathedral after the Second World War, the subject of Adam's academic research. The novel ask questions about how we rebuild and recover after trauma, and how we learn to live with history, both personal and political. Our next recordings for Bookclub are with Karen Joy Fowler and Nick Harkaway. Follow the links on the website to take part and ask a question.

It's the end of an era for the Hype pod as both King in Black and Gnomon come to a close! Will, as advertised, takes on Black Cat vol 4: Queen in Black, Savage Avengers vol 4: King in Black, Spider-Woman vol 2: King in Black, Symbiote Spider-Man vol 1: King in Black, The Union: The Brittania Project, and Venom vol 6: King in Black (phew!). Steve, at long last, finishes Gnomon by Nick Harkaway, and we get to finally discuss what it all means.

The countdown continues! Will takes on the King in Black miniseries side-stories: King in Black: Atlantis Attacks, King in Black: Avengers, King in Black: Gwenom vs. Carnage, King in Black: Namor, King in Black: Return of the Valkyries, and King in Black: Thunderbolts. On Steve's end, yet another upheaval from Gnomon by Nick Harkaway in Chapter 20: "Catabasis."

Will's on the latest giant Marvel crossover, King in Black, while Steve is counting down to the end of his long series on Gnomon by Nick Harkaway, so we figured we'd combine the two! In this episode, we've got the main crossover title, King in Black, and Chapter 19 of Gnomon, where the entire novel is thrown on its head, again.

We forgot to do the intro for this episode so I'm putting it here instead: This is Hype is my Superpower, a podcast where two best friends talk about the stuff we're hyped on — most frequently, comics. In this episode, Will tackles Black Panther Book 9: The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda vol 4, and Guardians of the Galaxy by Al Ewing vol 2: Here We Make Our Stand. Steve continues the Gnomon by Nick Harkaway train: chapters 17 and 18, and the return of Constantine Kyriakos. 

Quick announcement: our posting schedule will be a bit erratic over the next couple weeks, with holidays and travel and so forth — though travel may also bring some special features to this pod! As for content, this week Will delivered on Power Pack: The Powers that Be, Thor by Donny Dates vol 2: Prey, and Amazing Spider-Man by Nick Spencer vol 12: Shattered Web. Steve soldiered on through Gnomon by Nick Harkaway, chapters 15 and 16, and the return of Athenaïs!

In this episode, we learn where Will came from, and why he and Steve must do this podcast. Also, U.S. Agent: American Zealot, M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games, and the long-awaited Spider-Gush — Amazing Spider-Man by Nick Spencer vol 11: Last Remains and the Amazing Spider-Man: Last Remains Companion. Steve had more Gnomon, by Nick Harkaway, featuring a return of fan-favorite, Berihun Bekele.

Don't believe Will's lies: this is not effing spider-gush week. Instead it's an exploration of alt-realities, false memories, and anomalous happenings: Will with Venom by Donny Cates Vol. 5: Venom Beyond, Black Widow by Kelly Thompson Vol. 1: The Ties That Bind, and Captain Marvel Vol. 5: The New World; Steve Chapters 11 and 12 of Gnomon by Nick Harkaway.