
The Bookmonger
Hosted by John J. Miller of National Review, The Bookmonger features 10-minute interviews with today’s top authors on current events, politics, history, and more.
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2025 • 9min
Episode 557: Farewell
John J. Miller signs off.

Apr 21, 2025 • 14min
Episode 556: 'The Pathfinder and the President' by John Bicknell
John J. Miller is joined by John Bicknell to discuss his new book, 'The Pathfinder and the President.'

Apr 14, 2025 • 13min
Episode 555: 'The Persistence of the Ideological Lie' by Daniel J. Mahoney
John J. Miller is joined by Daniel J. Mahoney to discuss his new book, 'The Persistence of the Ideological Lie'.

Apr 7, 2025 • 13min
Episode 554: 'My Early Life' by Winston S. Churchill
In this engaging conversation, James W. Muller, editor of the new edition of Winston Churchill's memoir 'My Early Life', delves into the remarkable early experiences that shaped the iconic leader. He discusses the adventurous tales from Churchill's youth and the memoir's enduring relevance since 1930. Muller highlights themes of purpose, survival, and adventure, while shedding light on Churchill's political insights and his literary legacy. This enlightening talk offers a fresh perspective on the personal reflections of one of history's greatest figures.

Mar 31, 2025 • 14min
Episode 553: 'Bitterfrost' by Bryan Gruley
John J. Miller is joined by Bryan Gruley to discuss his new book, 'Bitterfrost.'

Mar 24, 2025 • 10min
Episode 552: 'Broken Altars' by Thomas Albert Howard
John J. Miller is joined by Thomas Albert Howard to discuss his new book, 'Broken Altars.'

Mar 17, 2025 • 10min
Episode 551: 'James Burnham: An Intellectual Biography' by David T. Byrne
John J. Miller is joined by David T. Byrne to discuss his new book, 'James Burnham: An Intellectual Biography.'

Mar 10, 2025 • 14min
Episode 550: 'The Woketopus' by Tyler O'Neil
John J. Miller is joined by Tyler O'Neil to discuss his new book 'The Woketopus.'

Mar 3, 2025 • 14min
Episode 549: 'American Impresario: William F. Buckley, Jr., and the Elements of American Character' by Lawrence Perelman
John J. Miller is joined by Lawrence Perelman to discuss his new book, 'American Impresario: William F. Buckley, Jr., and the Elements of American Character.'

Feb 24, 2025 • 10min
Episode 548: 'Battle Mountain' by C. J. Box
John J. Miller is joined by C. J. Box to discuss his new book 'Battle Mountain.'