Episode · Honestly with Bari Weiss · 2026-09-18
Bari Weiss & Simon Sebag Montefiore: books mentioned on Honestly with Bari Weiss (Sep 2026)
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Bari Weiss recommended The Cauldron by Simon Sebag Montefiore.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Cauldron
The Cauldron by Simon Sebag Montefiore is a brilliant, best-selling work that explores the making of the modern Middle East.
Recommended“This is the subject of his brilliant new book, and you won't want to miss him discussing it live.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Ad read Stalin
“He's a renowned historian and the author of multiple worldwide bestsellers, including Jerusalem, the Romanovs, Stalin, and to be published this month, The Cauldron, the making of the modern Middle East.”
Ad read The Romanovs
“He's a renowned historian and the author of multiple worldwide bestsellers, including Jerusalem, the Romanovs, Stalin, and to be published this month, The Cauldron, the making of the modern Middle East.”
Ad read Jerusalem
“He's a renowned historian and the author of multiple worldwide bestsellers, including Jerusalem, the Romanovs, Stalin, and to be published this month, The Cauldron, the making of the modern Middle East.”
Ad read The Cauldron
“He's a renowned historian and the author of multiple worldwide bestsellers, including Jerusalem, the Romanovs, Stalin, and to be published this month, The Cauldron, the making of the modern Middle East.”