An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

The Book Club: Wuthering Heights

February 20, 2026

Description

Why does Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights, have such an enduring romantic association? Is Heathcliff a romantic lead, or an abusive antihero? Are the characters aspirational in any way, or...

Books Referenced

The Hobbit

Author: Unknown

Context:

Mentioned as one of the books they previously covered in their bonus series for Rest Is History club members, which received an enthusiastic reaction.

In Cold Blood

Author: Unknown

Context:

Listed as another book they covered in their Rest Is History club member bonus series that was well-received.

The Handmaid's Tale

Author: Unknown

Context:

Mentioned as part of their previous book series for club members that generated a strong positive response from listeners.

The Great Gatsby

Author: Unknown

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Listed as one of the upcoming books in their Book Club series lineup alongside other classic and contemporary works.

Hamnet

Author: Unknown

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Mentioned as part of their planned Book Club episode schedule, listed among the books they'll be covering.

1984

Author: Unknown

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Included in their list of upcoming Book Club episodes, mentioned alongside other notable literary works they plan to analyze.

Jane Eyre

Author: Unknown

Context:

Mentioned when discussing Charlotte Brontë and comparing the Brontë sisters' works, with one host saying they loved Jane Eyre but initially found Wuthering Heights disappointing in comparison.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Author: Unknown

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Referenced when discussing Anne Brontë, with the host expressing that they 'really like' this book despite Anne being often treated as an afterthought among the Brontë sisters.

Wuthering Heights

Author: Emily Brontë

Context:

This is the first book being covered in their new Book Club podcast series, with the hosts discussing it as one of the absolute canonical classics and a great romantic novel.

The Secret History

Author: Donna Tartt

Context:

Mentioned as an example of the newer, more contemporary books they'll be covering in The Book Club series, alternating with older classical works.

Never Let Me Go

Author: Kazuo Ishiguro

Context:

Listed as one of the upcoming books they'll be covering in The Book Club series, described as a contemporary work they'll be analyzing.

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Author: Sarah J. Maas

Context:

Described as Dominic's introduction to the world of 'romantasy' literature, with the hosts joking about whose idea it was to include it.