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Every book Michael Sims recommended on podcasts
Michael Sims has appeared on literary programs such as The Book Review podcast, where he discussed his writing process and explored the enduring appeal of classic detective fiction. During his interview, Sims referenced his own biographical writing work, specifically discussing his book 'Arthur & Sherlock' while explaining the historical research and background behind his writing process. In addition to discussing his own work, Sims examined the foundational works of Arthur Conan Doyle. He discussed 'A Study in Scarlet', offering the critical observation that Doyle's very first Sherlock Holmes novel is not necessarily the absolute best of the famous detective's adventures. Sims also shared his personal preferences within the canon, explicitly naming 'Silver Blaze'—the classic mystery centering around the case of a missing racehorse—as his absolute favorite Sherlock Holmes story. Through these discussions, Sims demonstrated a thorough appreciation for the conventions of Victorian mystery writing, the evolution of Arthur Conan Doyle's craft, and the enduring popularity of literature's most famous consulting detective, offering readers and writers alike a thoughtful look into classic investigative storytelling.
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A Study in Scarlet
A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle is the foundational 1887 detective novel that introduced the legendary consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr.
Discussed“and a study in Scarlet the first book Is Not the very best of the the Holmes Adventures”
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Silver Blaze
Discussed“I think my favorite has to be um Silver Blaze the one about the the missing racehorse”
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Books Michael Sims wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| From Brooklyn to the Gulag | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 4 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Charles Dickens had uh created a detective who became an important character in his novel Bleak House”
“um W wilky Collins had created a detective who was an important character in uh the Moonstone”