Charlie English
@CharlieEnglish1
Followers
2K
Following
886
Media
119
Statuses
2K
Writer of narrative non-fiction. Formerly foreign editor @guardian. Out now: The CIA Book Club.
London, UK
Joined September 2008
Highlights of a few of the reviews for The CIA Book Club that have been rolling out over the past week. Thanks to all reviewers & readers #theciabookclub. Available at https://t.co/17cV7ssZJj
1
7
13
He played a significant but – since he was so good at keeping secrets – undersung role in the Cold War. The Polish author Marian Brandys once described him as "Christlike, only somehow bolder". It's a fitting tribute.
0
0
2
Mirek was a remarkable, extraordinarily brave man, an underground publisher who was persecuted in Poland and spent a lot of time in jail. Trapped in the West by martial law in December 1981, he responded by doing his utmost to help friends and allies in Poland.
1
0
1
Just been told that Mirosław Chojecki, the central figure in The CIA Book Club, has passed away. Mirek was a hero of Poland's anti-communist opposition, a famous dissident publisher, and formally Solidarity's "minister for smuggling" in the West. He was 76.
1
4
8
It took real courage of the Moldovan nation and Maia Sandu personally to win this election. Not only did you save democracy and kept the European course, but you have also stopped Russia in its attempts to take control over the whole region. A good lesson for us all.
941
3K
22K
Did books really help to defeat the Soviet Empire? The History Book Buffs examine the fascinating story of the The CIA Book Club by @CharlieEnglish1
https://t.co/4cxJKkkOof via @YouTube
0
3
5
Fascinating stuff. This is our new @HistoryB00KBuff episode, in which me and @Tonisenior discuss "The CIA Book Club" by @CharlieEnglish1. Give it a listen. We ask the question: Did books defeat the Soviet Empire? https://t.co/2NxCi48bI1 via @YouTube
0
7
16
The absurdity of JD Vance coming to Europe to lecture us on the death of free speech is laid bare. The Trump appointed head of Federal Communications Commission threatens ABC’s licence over his mild Kirk comments and Kimmel is gone. Free speech? Pah.
cnbc.com
Jimmy Kimmel suggested that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was aligned with President Donald Trump's MAGA movement.
1K
2K
8K
Kimmel. Colbert. Suits against the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and 60 Minutes. Extorting settlements from CBS, ABC, and others. Blocking the AP's access to the White House. This administration is responsible for the most blatant attacks on the free press in
25K
35K
179K
You can also read an extract from the book here: https://t.co/6K3fbUTdyI Thanks to @JBhattacharji & @moneycontrolcom
moneycontrol.com
In the late 1960s, against the backdrop of the Vietnam war, CIA activities were increasingly scrutinized by the media and public officials.
0
0
1
Lovely talking to @JBhattacharji about CIA Book Club for Times of India Bookmark. Spotify podcast link here: https://t.co/WDilsGU7aJ
open.spotify.com
TOI Bookmark · Episode
1
0
1
Just noticed that the wonderful @ognisko_polskie in London is hosting an evening with @CharlieEnglish1 on 24 September to discuss his fascinating book "The CIA Book Club". Great book, great subject, great venue. I would urge you to attend. Link 👇 for tickets.
4
4
12
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have given Congress a copy of the birthday book put together for the financier’s 50th birthday, which includes a letter with Trump’s signature that he has said doesn’t exist. On Monday, House Oversight Committee members confirmed that they
2K
6K
26K
Great talking to @marcthiessen and @dpletka about CIA for What the Hell Is Going On. #WTH #theciabookclub
#WTH Should I Read This Summer? “The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature” @CharlieEnglish1 shares his new book with @marcthiessen & @dpletka, recognizing the role of literature in toppling the Soviet regime. 🎧 https://t.co/ra7sucOyV3
0
0
1
Four more journalists killed during Israeli hospital attacks.
nytimes.com
Five journalists, along with medical workers, were among the dead at Nasser Hospital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military would investigate.
0
1
0
The Most Successful CIA Operation You’ve Never Heard of: via @ForeignPolicy #theciabookclub
0
0
1
The CIA Book Club is one of "ten titles everyone is talking about" in 2025: https://t.co/sURLQOr3cq … Thank you @BookBub! #theciabookclub
bookbub.com
Among this year’s buzziest nonfiction releases, which books stood out from the pack? Here are the 10 titles everyone is talking about in 2025 so far.
0
0
1
#DealoftheWeek Aspects of History. Issue 27. Just 99p/c https://t.co/AZInbXHlGY Featuring @almurray @philmcraig @johnkiszely
@CharlieEnglish1 Sinclair Mckay and more... #historylovers #historyteacher #militaryhistory
0
2
5
Delighted that six weeks after launch The CIA Book Club is already into its second US reprint. Thanks to @randomhouse, @WmCollinsBooks, @skagency, @LandRAgency and a host of others for their amazing support. #theciabookclub
0
1
5
As British journalist Charlie English details in “The CIA Book Club,” Central and Eastern Europeans behind the Iron Curtain were hungry for literature. And the CIA provided.
foreignpolicy.com
How the agency’s program to circulate banned books helped take down the Iron Curtain.
0
2
9