An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Jonathan Coe

2 books referenced

Books by Jonathan Coe

Bourneville

Referenced in 1 episode

425. The History Of Chocolate

March 04, 2024

Context:

Described as 'Jonathan Coe's brilliant novel, Bourneville' when discussing the Cadbury model village

The Rotter's Club

Referenced in 2 episodes

420. Britain in 1974: Thatcher Enters the Ring (Part 4)

February 16, 2024

Context:

Tom mentions this novel in the context of discussing the Birmingham pub bombing, noting it's 'Jonathan Coe's brilliant novel about growing up in Birmingham in the 70s' and that 'The hero's sister's boyfriend dies in it.'

14. Historical Fiction

January 11, 2021

Context:

Mentioned as example of people writing historical novels set in 70s and 80s