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So Very le Carré : A Spy's Lexicon. Celebrating @RealJohnleCarre and his impact on the very language of spy fiction. In today's flash cable: LAMPLIGHTERS. cc Heads of Station @spybrary @leCarreCast @INTLSpyCast @jordanacostaco

The first episode of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was originally broadcast on this day in 1979. This BBC2 screening was swiftly followed by a two part omnibus repeat on BBC1 during Christmas 1979.

@spybrary Finishing AGENT 6, the last of the CHILD 44 series; also just started @DanFesperman's WINTER WORK and enjoying it very much.

What spy books are you reading this weekend? #spybooks #thrillerbooks #spybrary

@DavidKeiser12 I really enjoyed it. The early years are a bit of a steep climb, but once he's out of school it really picks up speed.

Finally started reading this last night & I'm really enjoying it so far. This is supposed to be the be all end all biography of Fleming, so I'm excited to see how Shakespeare accomplishes this & what new information on Fleming he uncovered.

Cautiously optimistic. But only just. This is a real needle to thread. 🙏Please, please don't suck. #neuromancer #cyberpunk screenrant.com/neuromancer-sh…

As I wrote my book, I kept reminding myself of Emperor Augustus’s maxim, festina lente—make haste slowly. Almost there…May 2025 with @OUPHistory @OUPAcademic

@bram_kawa @spybrary @tomrobsmith So I've heard. And agreed on The Snowman. Have you seen Folding Ideas's video on that film and its horrific editing?

@SecondTerm @spybrary @tomrobsmith I've read the first book and, a few qualms about the ending excepted, thought it terrific. The film, however - avoid like the plague. One of the worst adaptations of a good book I have ever seen, comparable only to what they did to Jo Nesbo's The Snowman.

What’s everyone reading this weekend?

@SpyHards Amazing timing! It's been a minute since I last saw this film, so I downloaded it to my tablet for the flight to Vegas:

#NowWatching Florian Henckel van Donnersmarcks’s Academy award winning spy film, 2006s THE LIVES OF OTHERS for an upcoming review at a certain big milestone… What are your thoughts on this one folks?

@DeightonDossier @SpyHards Agreed.

@SpyHards One of the best films ever made, bar none. Immense.

@isberryauthor @spybrary Welp, that's me absolutely buying a plane ticket.

Can't wait for this. DC-area folks, come to the @spybrary meetup. I'll be there.

Who are @TheIanFleming and @RealJohnleCarre? ONCE AGAIN, the clue writers on @Jeopardy drop a le Carré into the game, this time for Final Jeopardy. Someone on the show is such a le Carré Superfan and I'm so here for it. ♥️ cc @Harkaway & @spybrary

@SpyHards One of my favorite films of all time, and McTiernan's commentary track on the DVD is a masterclass in all things filmmaking and storytelling. Wish like hell they'd do a 4K special edition but I'm sure we'll never see it. Love this movie so, so much.

#NowWatching 1999s John McTiernan directed heist flick THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR starring Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo for an upcoming podcast episode… What are your thoughts on the film folks?

@Joe_Modz @spybrary After reviewing your Twitter feed I think I may attend just to meet you, Joe. 😅

@spybrary I'll be there!

Calling all spy fiction and espionage history fans! Join us for the Spybrary Listener and Author Meetup in Washington, DC. Whether you're a loyal Spybrary listener, a budding author, or just love a good spy page-turner, this is your chance to meet fellow readers and writers who share your passion in the heart of the spy capital. Dress code: Optional, but trench coats, fedoras, and sunglasses are always a nice touch. February 26th at Kirwans On the Wharf. All welcome. #spybooks #thrillerbooks #espionage

@DawnCoffey86 @DavidHughesTwit Agreed, no way it's Brad. Maybe by the early 90s it could have passed as Brad In His Robert Redford Phase, but in 87? No way.

@DavidHughesTwit That's not Brad!

No Way Out (1987) was filmed in the spring of 1986. Brad Pitt was 22. People say he was an extra in the film, because there's a guy who looks like Brad Pitt behind Kevin Costner in the (second) party scene. But the picture on the right shows Brad Pitt in 1987 So... #IsItBrad?

@nednared I have plenty of extras if you need one. PLENTY.

Where did my copy of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy go? 🤔

@ljs15237 @spybrary Moscow Rules.

Who's in? It's time to come out of the cold. We have hosted several in-person trefs, including London, Chicago, and NYC and now it's time to connect in DC. #spybrary

@spybrary Looking forward to the details on DC, used to be my old stomping grounds, always looking for an excuse to get back to HQ.

@SecondTerm That was very early on for Spybrary, the network had barely been activated. It was an excellent event though!

@spybrary I'd never heard of the Charlie Muffin books until the news about Brian Freemantle's passing, so I'll be giving those a try this month.

Which spy book series do you plan on reading in 2025?