Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

This week I interview Araminta Hall about her book “One Of The Good Guys”.And I review a variety of stories:“The Exhibitionist” By Charlotte Mendelson - An audiobook“The Stranger In her House” by John Marrs - A brand new book“A Guest in the House” by Emily Carroll - A Graphic Novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FAVS OF THE WEEKI tell you about my favourite things this week:FILM: American Fiction the film, directed by Cord JeffersonBOOK: Booksops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeAUDIOBOOK: The Reversal by Michael ConnellyICE CREAM: Ben & Jerry’s Sunny Honey Home.Product Placement - I was incentivised to watch American Fiction, but my review is an impartial one as I loved it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week, by sheer fluke, each book I review is part of a series.I interview Jessica Bull about her debut “Miss Austen Investigates”And review:“Lost & Never Found” by Simon Mason“This Mortal Coikl” by Emily Suvada“Pages & Co - Tilly and the lost fairy tales” by Anna James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final short episode before we are back to the usual interviews and book chat.This episode looks at Kindles and other E-readers. Plus Philippa gives 3 book recommendations.Books mentioned: “Murder at the Book Festival” by Jane Bettany, “The Last Word” by Elly Griiffiths & “Murder After The Night Before” by Katy Brent.Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is another short episode looking at some books Philippa read recently and while there were some huge favourites there were also some flops. Which books might they be?Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the regular interviews restart on 5th February, we look at a few different aspects of reading and come up with some thoughts and recommendations. Today’s episode is all about how to ditch a reading slump, whether you are in one now or have been in the past. I look at the 5 levels of reading slumps and also the 5 approaches to take, plus some book recommendations. Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Lizzie Huxley-Jones author of “Make You Mine This Christmas” and also review a mixture of Christmas and non-Christmas books, as well as announcing a break from the podcast.I review “Murder At Holly House” by Denzil Meyrick“The Christmas Jigsaw Murders” by Alexandra Benedict“Mistletoe Malice” by Kathleen Farrell“Make You Mine This Christmas” by Lizzie Huxley-Jones and I interview this author as well“The Future” by Naomi Alderman“Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver"Heartstopper Volume 5" by Alice OsemanI will be back in February. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview three leading authors; Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson.We discuss: The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves,The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett& The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson.I also review: 'Resurrection Walk' by Michael Connelly and 'Around The World in 80 Games' by Marucs du Sautoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5in5A short special, looking at 2 recent interviews.2 interviews. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2654/12 Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books. We chat about the year, our Christmas plans and we each recommend 5 Christmas books for you to read.Lauren’s Five Books:Lovelight Farms by B K BorisAnd So This is Christmas By Brian BilstonThe Christmas Appeal by Janice HalleyAll Change by Elizabeth Jane HowardMistletoe Malice by Kathleen FarrellPhilippa’s Five Books:The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra BenedictThe Christmas Guest by Peter SwansonClassic Christmas Crime Stories - published by Macmillan Collector’s LibraryMurder at Holly House by Denzil MeyrickMake You Mine This Christmas Lizzie Huxley-Jones  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Terry Hayes about his new book “The Year Of The Locust”Plus I interview Jean Kwok about her book “The Leftover Woman”.I also review “Sweetpea” by C J Skuse, “Spy Family Volume 6” by Tatsuya Endoand “That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon” by Kimberly Lemming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman “All The Little Liars”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Books included: “A Stroke Of The Pen” The lost stories by Terry Pratchett and we speak to Rob Wilkins, Terry Pratchett's assistant, friend and joint head of the Pratchett Literary Estate ”The Book At War” by Andrew Pettegree and I speak to Andrew about this book.“The Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie “Natural Causes” by James Oswald and “Into The Uncanny” by Danny Robins  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5in5A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Holly Bourne “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Karen Hamilton about “The Contest” and Helen Fisher about “Joe Nuthin’s Guide To Life”. I also review “The First 48 Hours” by Simon Kernick, “The Kill” by Jane Casey (audiobook version) and “One Foot In The Grave” (audio dramatised version) by David Renwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:John Connelly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and G T Karber about “Murdle - More Killer Puzzles”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”.Plus I review: “Someday Maybe” by Onyx Nwabineli, “The Night House” by Jo Nesbo and “Goodbye Eri” by Tatsuya Fujimoto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Catherine Howard Ryan about “The Trap” and Adam Sharp about “The Wheel Is Spinning But The Hamster Is Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. I also review “A Spoonful of Murder” by J M Hall, “Spy Family - Book 5” by Tatsuya Endo and “Shatter Me” by Tahereh Mafi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole”I also review “Lark Rise to Candleford” by Flora Thompson, “Carrie” by Stephen King and “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5in5A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Shari Lapena about “Everyone is Lying” and I interview JP Delaney about “The First Wife”. I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman about “All The Little Liars”.I also review” The Last Devil to Die” by Richard Osman (as an audiobook) “Invasive Species” by Rachelle Atalla (available on BBC Sounds as a 5 part drama) and “The List” by Yomi Adegoke. Plus a reader’s question kindly answered by Quercus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5in5A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Nina Millns about “Goddesses” and also interview Kate Mascarenhas about “Hokey Pokey”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Holly Bourne about “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”. I also review “The Trial” by Rob Rinder, “Bad Blood” by Lorna Sage and “The Little Elephant Who Wants To Fall Asleep” by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Adele Parks “Just Between Us” Eva Verde “In Bloom”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview John Connolly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and also interview G T Karber about “Murdle - More Killer Puzzles”. Plus I review “you’d Look Better As A Ghost” by Joanna Wallace, “Light Seekers” by Femi Kayode and “The Murmurs” by Michael J Malone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special interview Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival all about The Winter Weekend. We discuss this year’s event, what to expect, how to book and what makes this festival so very special.To get more information and book tickets follow this link: https://www.hayfestival.com/winter-weekend/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview two authors: Catherine Ryan Howard about “The Trap” and Adam Sharp about “The Wheel Is Spinning But The Hamster Is Dead”.I also review “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi, “The Treatment” by Sarah Moorhead and “Spy Family” by Tatsuya Endo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Ruth Ware “Zero Days” Sam Ripley “Rule of Three” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and interview Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Plus I review “The Lie Maker” By Linwood Barclay, “The Shadow Cabinet” By Juno Dawson and “The Seventh Son” by Sebastian Faulks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Alice Feeney about her latest book “Good Bad Girl” & Vaseem Khan about his latest book “Death Of A Lesser God” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Shari Lapena about “Everyone is Lying” and I also interview JP Delaney about “The First Wife”. I also review “You’re Not Supposed To Die Tonight” by Kalynn Bayron, “Abroad In Japan” by Chris Broad and “The Simple Truth” by James Buckler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Steve Cavanagh “Kill For Me. Kill For You.”Sarah Ochs “The Dive”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Nina Millns about “Goddesses” and also interview Kate Mascarenhas about “Hokey Pokey” plus I review:The House Hunt by C M EwanNone Of This Is True by Lisa JewellJust Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Clare Mackintosh “A Game Of Lies”Fiona Cummins "All Of Us Are Broken”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Adele Parks about her latest book “Just Between Us” and I interview Eva Verde about her book “In Bloom”.I also review:“So Late in the Day” by Claire Keegan“The Turnglass” Gareth Rubin And “The Body on Skafell Pike” by S J Brooke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Greg Buchanan “Consumed” Veronica Henry “Thirty Days in Paris”Stef Penney “The Beasts of Paris”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interviewed Ruth Ware about her latest book “Zero Days” and Sam Ripley “Rule of Three” plus I review 3 books: “Drowning” by T J Newman, “The Book Of Lost Names” by Kristin Carmel and “Between Us” by Mhairi McFarlane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:M W Craven “Fearless”Nicole Trope “The Truth About The Accident”Ruth Kelly “The Villa”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I interview Alice Feeney about "Good Bad Girl" and then I interview Vaseem Khan about "Death Of A Lesser God" I also review:Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosBodily Harm by Margaret AtwoodThe Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special Friday episode, in conversation with James Marriott. James is a highly regarded columnist for The Times newspaper and also reviews podcasts (and books) for the same publication. I would say he is the UK's most influential podcast reviewer.You can follow James on Twitter @j_amesmarriott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Steve Cavanagh about his latest standalone book “Kill For Me. Kill For You.” and I interview Sarah Ochs about “The Dive”. I also review “Foster” by Claire Keegan, “Ashes of London” by Andrew Taylor and “A Court Of Thorns and Roses’ by Sarah J. Maas.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Tim Weaver “The Last Goodbye” (fiction)Jodi Taylor “The Good, The Bad & The History” (fiction)Nikki Smith “The Beach Party” (fiction) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have quite a mixture of genres! I interview Veronica Henry about “Thirty Days in Paris” and also interview Greg Buchanan about “Consumed”. I review “One” by Eve Smith, “The Conspirators” by G W Shaw and “Someone Else’s Shoes” (audiobook version) by Jojo Moyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 227A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Kathrine Faulkner “The Other Mothers” (fiction)Helen Phifer “Hold Your Breath” (fiction)Freya Berry “The Birdcage Library” (fiction) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Clare Mackintosh about “A Game of Lies” and also interview Fiona Cummins about “All Of Us Are Broken”.I review “The Housekeepers” by Alex Hay, “The Vanishing of Margaret Small” (audiobook version) by Neil Alexander and “I Wish We Weren’t Related” by Radhika Sanghani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview M W Craven about his latest book “Fearless” and then I interview Stef Penney about “The Beasts of Paris” plus I also review “all The Sinners Bleed’ bY S A Cosby, “The Fascination” by Essie Fox and Forever Home (audiobook version) by Graham Norton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.