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Every book Michael Sims recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Michael Sims has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of January 27, 2017.
  • Michael Sims has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of January 27, 2017.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of January 27, 2017.
  • The 2 books Michael Sims has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Michael Sims's own, as of January 27, 2017: A Study in Scarlet and Silver Blaze.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Michael Sims aired on January 27, 2017.

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Guest on The Book Review · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Michael Sims appeared on The Book Review to discuss his writing process and his new book, Arthur & Sherlock. During the episode, Sims reflected on Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective stories, offering his perspective on the broader literary canon of Sherlock Holmes. He noted that A Study in Scarlet, the first book in the series, is not necessarily the very best of the Holmes adventures. Instead, Sims singled out a specific piece as his personal favorite among the classic tales. He named Silver Blaze, the well-known story about a missing racehorse, as the standout work that he enjoyed the most. Through these literary discussions, Sims provided listeners with insight into the foundational influences and stories connected to the creation of his own book, sharing his appreciation for the classic detective fiction crafted by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Books recommended by Michael Sims

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  1. A Study in Scarlet

    Arthur Conan Doyle · Discussed · 1 episode

    A Study in Scarlet is Arthur Conan Doyle's foundational 1887 detective novel that introduced the legendary fictional character Sherlock Holmes to the reading public.

    Discussed
    “and a study in Scarlet the first book Is Not the very best of the the Holmes Adventures”
    The Book Review From Brooklyn to the Gulag 2017-01-27 Listen at 29:18
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Arthur & Sherlock

    Michael Sims · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Arthur and Sherlock”
    The Book Review From Brooklyn to the Gulag 2017-01-27 Listen at 22:32
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Silver Blaze

    Arthur Conan Doyle · Discussed · 1 episode

    Silver Blaze by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic 1892 short story featuring the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a famous racehorse and the murder of its trainer.

    Discussed
    “I think my favorite has to be um Silver Blaze the one about the the missing racehorse”
    The Book Review From Brooklyn to the Gulag 2017-01-27 Listen at 33:54
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Books Michael Sims wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
From Brooklyn to the GulagThe Book Review2017-01-273
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing Bleak House
“Charles Dickens had uh created a detective who became an important character in his novel Bleak House”
The Book Review From Brooklyn to the Gulag 2017-01-27 Listen at 30:14
Passing The Moonstone
“um W wilky Collins had created a detective who was an important character in uh the Moonstone”
The Book Review From Brooklyn to the Gulag 2017-01-27 Listen at 30:22