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Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

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Ep 408Food, Music & a Christmas Book Special with CARRIE & DAVID GRANT

I interview Carrie & David Grant about their new book Joy To The WorldYou can buy their book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781739417833You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 202534 min

Ep 410Bestselling author Heather Morris chats about The Wish & The Tattooist of Auschwitz

I interview Heather Morris about The Wish.You can buy The Wish by Heather Morris here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781786582164Also:I review The Bookseller of Hay by James Manning and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781472159786I review The Last Tree by Luke Adam Hawker and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781781578704& I review The Picasso Heist by James Patterson and Howard Roughan (audiobook version) and you can buy the printed book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529943580You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 202546 min

Ep 406Authority and Power in Storytelling with Adrian Tchaikovsky

Interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky about his latest book 'Made Things'In this conversation, Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses the themes of perspectives in literature, particularly how different creatures and their experiences shape narratives. He also delves into the concepts of authority and power within storytelling, emphasising the importance of these elements in understanding the natural world.You can buy Made Things here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035078073AndYou can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 202527 min

Ep 405Christmas book special with Lauren

Lauren’s Christmas Book Recommendations:Happily Ever After by Hannah Grace https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780349446684A Christmas Ghost Story by Carol Ann Duffy: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529083972Advent by Gunner Gunnarsson: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/978152996307612 Days of Christmas by Susan Stokes Chapman: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787304666Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781250326287Philippa’s Christmas Book Recommendations:The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780571395026The Christmas Magpie by Mark Edwards https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405983013A Body At The Christmas Book Fair by Helen Cox: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529442175A Scrooge Mystery by Andreina Cordani: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781785126338The Christmas Tree Killer by Chris Frost: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008707675Plus our extra recommendations:The Christmas Companion by Skye McAlpine: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008785987 The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance by Miranda Hart: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241796290The Ginger Bread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008728090A Copenhagen Snowmance by Pernille Hughes: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008785987Lauren’s YouTube account can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenAndTheBooksLauren’s Instagram account can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/laurenandthebooksYou can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1, 202551 min

Ep 404Crafting Thrillers: Claire Douglas Discusses Her Latest Novels

In this conversation, Philippa and Claire explore the concept of ideal and nightmare writing environments. They discuss how different settings, particularly those filled with distractions like bugs and interruptions, can impact creativity and productivity. The dialogue highlights the importance of a conducive environment for writing and the challenges posed by undesirable conditions.You can buy The New Neighbours here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405957656And you can preorder The Family Friend here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241764275 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202541 min

Ep 403T M Payne Unplugged: Humour, Crime, and Storytelling

I interview T M Payne about Count The DeadYou can buy Count The Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535I review We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough, The Chemist by A A Dhand, Strange Pictures by Uketsu and The Midnight King by Tareq Ashkanani.You can buy We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398722606You can buy The Chemist by A A Dhand here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008645854You can buy The Midnight King by Tariq Ashkanani here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781805222279You can buy Strange Pictures by Uketsu here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781805335399You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 202554 min

Ep 402Award-winning & bestselling Louise Penny chats books & writing

Let’s chat to Louise Penny about The Black WolfPhilippa interviews Louise Penny about her latest book The Black WolfYou can order The Black Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730570You can order The Grey Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730549You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 202533 min

Ep 401My 3 fantasy book recommendations this month

I talk through my 3 top fantasy books this month and interview the authors.I interview T L Huchu about Secrets of the First School (and the whole series). You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035055487I interview Chloe Gong about Coldwire. You can buy the book here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399732352I interview Sangu Mandana about A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping. You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399709903You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 202553 min

Ep 400From Courtroom to Crime Fiction: Guy Morpuss Unveiled

I interview Guy Morpuss about A Trial In Three ActsYou can buy A Trial In Three Acts by Guy Morpuss here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800818989  I review The Correspondent by Virginia Evans which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721254I review When Gavin met Stacey by Ruth Jones & James Corden which you can buy the print version here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507440& I review Break Room by Miye Lee which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035438976You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 202540 min

Ep 399Silent Bones and the Art of Crime Writing with Val McDermid

I interview Val McDermid about her new book Silent Bones.You can order Silent Bones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408734025You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 202529 min

Ep 398Award winning author Abir Mukherjee

I interview Abir Mukherjee about his new book "The Burning Grounds"And I review:59 Minutes by Holly SeddonOut of Time by Jodi TaylorRoom on the Sea by André AcimanYou can buy The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787302785And you can buy Hunted by Abir Mukherjee here (although it may not be the gold copy mentioned!): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529933529You can buy 59 minutes by Holly Seddon here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398709492You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043You can buy Room on the Sea by André Aciman here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780571385140You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 202539 min

Ep 397The Art of Storytelling: Travis Baldree's Creative Insights

 I interview Travis Baldree about Brigands & Breadknives You can buy Brigands and Breadknives here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035035946You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 202528 min

Ep 396News Item with Francine Toon

I interview Francine Toon author of Bluff.You can buy Bluff by Francine Toon here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857527554 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 202522 min

Ep 395Alex Hay & Alison Barrow - book publicity & bridgerton/hustle fiction

I interview author Alex Hay and chat to PR Director Alison barrowYou can buy The Queen Of Fives by Alex Hay here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035414338Books reviewed are :The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly To Love A Liar by L V MatthewsThe Girl Who Left by Jenn Blackhurst You can buy The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398719064You can buy To Love A Liar by L V Matthews here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405974707You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 202555 min

Ep 394Vaseem Khan Interview - Q from James Bond

I interview Vaseem Khan about his brand new book Quantum Of Menace and you can buy his book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804188651You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202534 min

Ep 393Food & Fiction series: ANN CLEEVES

I chat to Ann Cleeves about her latest book The Killing Stones. You can buy The Killing Stones buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035043095The Women by Kristin Hannah buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035005697Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804993781The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008614805You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202533 min

Ep 392Lynda La Plante interview!

I talk to LYNDA LA PLANTE about The Scene of the Crime You can buy The Scene of the Crime by Lynda La Plante here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781838779979You can listen to Lynda La Plante’s podcast called Listening To The Dead here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/listening-to-the-dead-forensics-uncovered/id1497562299You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 202536 min

Ep 391Fantasy Fiction Focus

Marie Lu, Olivie Blake & Alix E HarrowPhilippa interviews 3 leading fantasy writers about their new books.Marie Lu about her book Red City and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035079414Olivie Blake about her book Girl Dinner and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035011421Alix E Harrow about The Everlasting and you buy the book here:  https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529061178You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 202544 min

Ep 390PETER JAMES interview

I interview Peter James about The Hawk Is DeadYou can order The Hawk Is Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529090062You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 202536 min

Ep 389JACQUELINE WILSON interview!

I interview Jacqueline Wilson about Picture ImperfectYou can buy Picture Imperfect here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507631You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 202531 min

Ep 388SHARI LAPENA interview and BOOKSHOP special

I interview Shari Lapena about She Didn’t See It Coming I celebrate 51 years of Burway Books and I review:The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman,Slow Horses by Mick Herron& Love, Mom by Iliana XanderYou can buy Shari’s new book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857506191You can find Burway Books here: https://www.burwaybooks.co.uk/You can also buy the books I review here:The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241743980Slow Horses by Mick Herron: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399803052& Love, Mom by Iliana Xander: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405983822You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202552 min

Ep 387PATRICIA CORNWELL interview!

Interview with Patricia Cornwell about her new book Sharp ForceYou can buy Patricia’s new book Sharp Force here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408722596You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 202530 min

Ep 386SUSIE DENT interview!

I interview Susie Dent about her new book Words For LifeYou can buy Susie Dent's book Words for Life here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399820653You can buy The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398548046You can order Count The Dead by T M Payne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6, 202540 min

Ep 385CLARE BALDING interview!

I interview Clare Balding about her book New PasturesYou can order Clare's book New Pastures here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008607012You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 202527 min

Ep 384Special News Item

Interview with Bookshop.org UK Managing Director Nicole VanderbiltYou can access the website here: https://uk.bookshop.orgYou can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 202513 min

Ep 383Jane Austen, Miss Darcy & a crime to solve

I interview Amelia Blackwell about A Crime Through TimePlus I also review 2 books:The Inside Man by Trevor WoodCrime Scene illustrated by Alessandra SantelliYou can order the books here:A Crime Through Time by Amelia Blackwell: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035054091The Inside Man by Trevor Wood: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529432558Crime Scene illustrated by Alessandra Santelli: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035077144You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 202538 min

Ep 382John Scalzi talks about food & fiction

I interview John Scalzi about The Shattering Peace You can order The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529082937You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 202536 min

Ep 381I chat to Alison Barrow & interview Kate Kemp

I chat to Alison Barrow from Penguin about books coming up. I interview Kate Kemp about The Grapevine I review 3 books:Watching You by Helen FieldsWest by Carys Davies & The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle.You can order The Grapevine by Kate Kemp here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399618977You can order the books reviewed here:Watching You by Helen Fields https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008533571West by Carys Davies https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781783784233The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781407139722You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 202553 min

Ep 380Janice Hallett chats Food & Fiction

I Interview Janice Hallett about her new book The Killer QuestionYou can order The Killer Question by Janice Hallett here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800817197You can contact Philippa at the following places:Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 202537 min

Ep 379Interview with author M L Rio (Food & Fiction series)

Interview with M.L. Rio about Hot Wax.You can order Hot Wax by M L Rio here:Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hot-wax-an-electric-rock-and-roll-fuelled-story-of-one-band-s-rise-to-stardom-and-one-women-s-quest-for-answers-for-fans-of-m-l-rio/7872608?ean=9781035421169Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hot-wax/m-l-rio/9781035429813Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/5G3Ec4xI review 3 books:Ask for Andrea by Noelle W IhliThe Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin HarmelThe Sleepwalkers by Scarlett ThomasYou can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 202540 min

Ep 378Ken Follett talks about food & fiction

I interview Ken Follett about Circle Of DaysYou can pre-order Ken Follett’s Circle Of Days here:Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/circle-of-days-ken-follett/7840943?ean=9781529442342Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/circle-of-days/ken-follett/9781529442342Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/i98OtIGPlus I review:The Killer Question by Janice HallettA Neighbours Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish.This Ends Now by T M PayneThe Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie GilmoreYou can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 202542 min

Dan Brown interview

I interview Dan Brown about The Secret of SecretsYOU CAN ORDER Dan Brown’s The Secret Of Secrets here:Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/untitled-tw-323645-author-tw-323645/7815168?ean=9781787634558Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-secret-of-secrets/dan-brown/2928377320041Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/bgathVjThis is his brand new book, available today.You can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202526 min

Ep 376Books I highly recommend & Julie Leong Interview

Interview with Julie Leong about The Keeper of Magical Things Links to pre-order Julie's new book:Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-keeper-of-magical-things-julie-leong/7895419?ean=9781399729093Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-keeper-of-magical-things/julie-leong/9781399729093Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/deta87nBOOKS MENTIONED:Strange Houses by UketsuDon’t Let Him In by Lisa JewellBelieve by S M GovettRedemption by Jack JordanThe Reluctant Spy by David GoodmanBlack Water Rising by Sean WatkinBlacklands by Belinda BauerPlay With Fire by T M Payne Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney You can EMAIL Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202543 min

Ep 375We talk food & fiction with Paula Hawkins

I interview Paula Hawkins about The Blue HourAnd I review: Origin by Dan BrownArtificial Wisdom by Thomas R Weaver The Cut Throat Trial by S J FleetYou can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 202540 min

Ep 374Summer Special Interview: Adele Parks

I interview Adele Parks about her brand new book: Our Beautiful MessEmail Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202532 min

Ep 373Summer Special: Mark Billingham

This is a limited edition, summer special episode with guest Mark Billingham to talk about his latest book: What The Night BringsEmail Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202530 min

Ep 372Summer Special: M W Craven

I interview M W Craven about his brand new book: The Final VowEmail Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 202535 min

Ep 371Summer Special: Steve Cavanagh

I interview Steve Cavanagh about his brand new book: Two Kinds Of StrangerEmail Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 202533 min

Ep 370Rebecca Thorne interview & Bloody Scotland Crime Festival chat with Ambrose Parry

I interview Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman) as we talk about their latest book The Death Of Shame and discuss all about Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival called Bloody Scotland in Stirling 12th - 14th September 2025. Plus I interview REBECCA THORNE about her new book Alchemy And A Cup Of Tea.You can find details of Bloody Scotland and book events here: https://bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/You can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 202539 min

Ep 369Fiona Cummins full interview & A J West catch-up

I interview Fiona Cummins about Some Of US Are LiarsI catch up with A J West about The Betrayal of Thomas TrueI reviewIt Should Have Been You by Andrea MaraFive By Five by Claire WilsonThe New Neighbours by Claire DouglasOld Man’s War by John ScalziNever Call Him Dad Again by Caroline DarianThe Beautiful Dead by Belinda BauerYou can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 202550 min

Ep 368Fantasy Friday: I interview Leigh Radford about One Yellow Eye

I interview Leigh Radford about her debut book: One Yellow Eye You can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 202530 min

Ep 367Georgina Moore, Nicola Williams & 3 top books!

I interview Georgina Moore about River of Stars and interview Nicola Williams about Killer Instinct.I review She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari LapenaInto The Fire by M J ArlidgeDriving in the Dark by Deborah MoggachYou can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 202551 min

Ep 366Books I'm excited about being published soon

Books being published soonI go through the books I am most excited about that are being published in the next few months. You can email me at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 202514 min

Ep 365Alison Barrow, Rebecca Wait & 3 books reviewed

I chat to Alison Barrow and interview Elizabeth WaitI review The Red Shore by by William ShawNo Safe Place by Hannah Brennan Actually I’m a Murderer by Terry DrearyI chat to Alison Barrow PR Director at Penguin and this time she answers a question about authors and what they can do to help the publicity of their books. I also interview Rebecca Wait about her new book Havoc.You can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 202549 min

Ep 364Fantasy Friday: Interview with Elise Kova

I interview Elise Kova about Arcana Academy You can email Philippa at: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 202526 min

Ep 363Steph McGovern interview & 5 star reads

I interview Steph McGovern about her book DeadlineAnd I review:Some Of Us Are Liars By Fiona Cummins Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Mourning Necklace by Kate FosterSteph recommends 3 books:The Final Act of Holly Willoughby by Ellery LloydDon’t Let Him In by Lisa JewellThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidEmail Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 202543 min

Ep 362Interview with Ben Aaronovitch

Interview with Ben Aaronovitch about his brand new book Stone & SkyEmail Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3I interview Ben Aaronovitch about Stone & Sky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202529 min

Ep 361Belinda Bauer AND Esther Freud interviews

I interview Belinda Bauer about The Impossible Thing& interview Esther Freud about My Sister & Other LoversI also review Long Time Dead by T M PayneHermit by Chris McQueerOranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann ZhangEsther Freud recommends:The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard The Paris Dancer by Nicola RaynerThere Are Rivers In The Sky by Elif ShafakEmail Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 202540 min

Ep 360My best books of 2025 so far!

Top 2025 reads so farPhilippa reveals her Top 5 Crime Fiction, Top 5 Fantasy & Sci-Fi and Top 5 books from other genres for the year so far.Email Philippa: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202512 min

Ep 359The Bookseller & The Bookwriter

Interview with Philip Jones editor of The Bookseller Magazine and interview with Author Nick Alexander about his latest book Where Do We Go From Here?There are reviews of: The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn ClarkeSo Thrilled For You by Holly BourneAssembly by Natasha BrownHRT by Kathy LetteNick recommends:Blue Skies by TC BoyleBlue Skies by Michael CunninghamPuffball by Faye Weldon You can email the podcast: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 202546 min