Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

I interview Tom Fort, author of “Rivets, Trivets and Galvanised Buckets” and Kate Foster, author of “The Maiden”. Plus I review “The Stranger You Know” by Jane Casey (audiobook), “Happy Head” by Josh Silver and “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret” by Judy Blume.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Carrie & David Grant about their essential new book “A Very Modern Family” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Sam McAlister author of "Scoops" and also interview Becca Day author of "All Her Little Lies'. I also review "Annie Stanley All At Sea" by Sue Teddern, "I'm a Fan" by Sheena Patel and "Aquicorn Cove" by Katie O'Neil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Travis Baldree about “Legends & Lattes” and interview Lindsey Davis about her latest book “Fatal Legacy”. Plus I review “Foxash” by Kate Worsley, “Tender Is the Flesh” (audiobook version) by Agustina Bazterrica and “Lies We Sing To The Sea” by Sarah Underwood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Catriona Ward about “Looking Glass Sound” and interview Ryan Love about “Arthur & Teddy Are Coming Out”. I also review “The Change” By Kirsten Miller, “Death Of A Bookseller” by Alice Slater and “The Burning” by Jane Casey. We also get the hive mind of the facebook group to answer a listener's question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Claire Fuller about her latest book “The Memory Of Animals” and also interview Meg Clothier about “The Book Eve” an review “Go As A River” by Shelley Read, “The Halfway” By Nilopar Uddin and “The Close” by Jane Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I Interview Julia Bartz about “The Writing Retreat” and interview Chris Lloyd about “Paris Requiem”. We have a call from Johann and I also review “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan, “The Red Notebook” by Antoine Lauren and “Her Sweet Revenge” by Sarah Bonner.You can call into the podcast by leaving a message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Tina Baker about her latest book “Make Me Clean” and also interview Drew Jerrison about the publisher Profile/Viper books and the books they have coming up later this year to look out for. I also review “The Innocent Wife” by Amy Lloyd, “White Oleander” by Janet Fitch and “The Bees” by Laline Paull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have quite a few crime books this week, but all very different! I interview Graham Bartlett about his latest book “Force of Hate” and interview Rachel Rhys about her latest book “Murder Under The Tuscan Sun”. I also review “”Sixteen Horses” by Greg Buchanan, “Twelve Secrets” by Robert Gold and “Beautiful Shining People” by Michael Grothaus.You can contribute to the podcast here: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview L C North about “The Ugly Truth and interview Luan Goldie about her latest book “These Streets”. I also review “I Will Find You” by Harlan Coben, “The Space Between Us” by Doug Johnstone and “End of Story” by Louise Swanson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 200 Special. I interview Julie Finch CEO of The Hay Festival about what events they have planned this year and what to expect. You can book tickets by going to https://www.hayfestival.com/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Trevor Wood about his latest book “You Can Run” and also interview Charlotte Levin about her new book “If I Let You Go”. Plus I review “Freeze” by Kate Simants, “One Moment” by Becky Hunter & “Mrs March” by Virginia Feito. You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview James Naughtie about his latest book “The Spy Across The Water” and Liz Nugent about her latest book “Strange Sally Diamond”. I also review “Weyward” by Emilia Hart, “A Marvellous Light” by Freya Markse and “Never Never” by Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Jane Harper about her latest book “Exiles” and also interview Eva Rice, author of “This Could Be Everything”. Plus, I review “The Next To Die” by Elliot Sweeney, “Babel” by R F Kuang and “The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder” by Sarah J Harris. You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we have contributions from Claire, Debbie, Sue & David about books they are reading. I interview Georgina Moore about her book “The Garnett Girls”, I interview Katy Brent about her book “How to Kill Men and Get Away With It” and also interview Simon Mason about his book “The Broken Afternoon”. I also review “The Forcing” by Paul E Hardisty and “The Last Day” by Andrew Hunter Murray.You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBRI interview Laura Purcell about her latest book “The Whispering Muse” and also interview Matt Cain about his latest book “Becoming Ted”. We have a bookish call in from Rob and I review “Look Both Ways’ By Linwood Barclay, “The One That Got Away” by Charlotte Rixon and “The Darlings Of The Asylum” by Noel O’Reilly.To leave me your views on what you are reading, recent book recommendations or biscuit preferences click on this link and record a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBROn this episode I interview Elly Griffiths about “The Last Remains” and also interview Louise Candlish about “The Only Suspects” plus I also review “People Change” by Sara Jafari, “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin and “The Gardener” by Salley Vickers. Finally, hear what our Facebook group are reading.Want to find out about contributing to contribute to the podcast? Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Fran Littlewood about her book “Amazing Grace Adams” plus I review “Stay Buried” by Kate Webb, “The Daughter” by Liz Webb, “Becky” by Sarah May and “”Promise Me” by Jill Mansell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview John Marrs about his new book “The Marriage Act” and I also review “Legends & Lattes” by Travis Baldree, “Bad For Good” by Graham Bartlett, “One Night in Hartswood” by Emma Denny and “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview C J Tudor about her latest book “The Drift” and also review “The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels” by Janice Hallett and “Cold People” by Tom Rob Smith. Plus I also review “The Poetry Pharmacy” & “The Poetry Pharmacy Returns” by William Sieghart and “Geiger” by Gustaf Skordeman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Chris Hammer about his latest book “Dead Man’s Creek” and also review “The Binding Room” by Nadine Matheson, “Death Comes To Marlow” by Robert Thorogood, “Afterwards” by Charlotte Leonard and “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Alexandra Benedict about her latest book "Murder On The Christmas Express" and also review "Sometimes People Die" by Simon Stephenson, "Welcome To The New World" by Jake Halpern & Michael Sloan, "The Six Who Came To Dinner" by Anne Youngson and "The Hive" by Scarlett Brade. Plus I interview Sean Coleman of Red Dog Press about the highs and low of Indie Publishing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Brian Bilston and discuss his latest book “Days Like These”. I also review “The Satsuma Complex” by Bob Mortimer, “Maureen Fry & The Angel Of The North” by Rachel Joyce, “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney and “Affinity” by Sarah Waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is that time of year when Lauren and I talk about our top five books for this Christmas, whether you are buying for yourself or looking for present ideas. You can find Lauren on Youtube at "Lauren and the books" and on instagram at "Laurenandthebooks".Books mentioned include:Advent Street By Carol Ann DuffyMake you mine this Christmas - Lizzie Huxley-JonesThe Very Merry Murder Club Edited by Serena Patel & Robin StevensCat Family Christmas by Lucy BrownridgeAdvent by Laura Fleiter & Kerstin NiehoffCooking the Books - The Hobeck TeamLetters from Father Christmas - J R R TolkienThe Christmas Carols - The Christmas Competition by Mel Taylor BessentThe Adventures of the Christmas Pudding - Agatha ChristieThe Shite Before Christmas - Serena Terry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview both Elle Cook about “The Man I Never Met” and Jo Callaghan about “In The Blink Of An Eye”. I also review “Daisy Darker” by Alice Feeney, The Bleeding by Johanna Gustawsson and The Confession by Maureen Myant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I review the following books: “Better The Blood” by Michael Bennett, “No Secrets’ by David Jackson, “Parenting Hell” by Rob Beckett & Josh Widdicombe, “Death Of A Green Eyed Monster” by M C Beaton and “Conviction” by D A Mishani. Plus an in-depth look at the world of Indy Publishing with an interview with both Karen Sullivan of Orenda Books and Adrian Hobart & Rebecca Collins of Hobeck Books.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview B.A. Paris about her latest book “The Prisoner” and then interview Katie Fforde about “A Wedding in Provence”. I also review “The Interview” by C M Ewan, “The Club” by Ellery Lloyd and “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Michael Connelly about his books, including his latest “Desert Star”. I get Louise Hare to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her book “Miss Aldridge Regrets” and also review “”Into The Dark” by Fiona Cummins. “The Winter Ghosts” by Kate Mosse and “Persuasion” by Jane Austen, retold and illustrated by Narinder Dhami and Eglantine Ceulmans.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Elly Griffiths about her latest book “Bleeding Heart Yard” and also review “Sundial” by Catriona Ward, “With A Mind To Kill” by Anthony Horowitz and “This Much Is True” by Miriam Margoyles. Plus I interview Dan Jolin, editor of “Senet Magazine” which has the tag line “Board games are beautiful” and I agree! Senet can be found at https://senetmagazine.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Frances Quinn about her latest book “That Bonesetter Woman” and get T Orr Munro to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her book “Breakneck Point”. I also review “Your Word or Mine” by Lia Middleton, “A Sliver of Darkness” by C J Tudor, “Billy Summers” by Stephen King and “Payday” by Celia Walden. Plus we look at what the Quick Book Reviews Facebook group are reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Adam Hamdy about his latest book “The Other Side of Night” and get Tom Hindle to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about “A Fatal Crossing”. I also review “The House Of Ashes” by Stuart Neville, “The Bullet That Missed” by Richard Osman, “The Talk of Pram Town” by Joanna Nadin and “Magpie” by Elizabeth Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Philippa talks to Kate Mosse about her new book "Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries" as well as some of her other popular books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Suzi Grant author of “Alternative Ageing” and get Kia Abdullah to answer 5 questions about her latest book “Those People Next Door”. I also review “The Twist of A Knife” by Anthony Horowitz, “The Family Remains” by Lisa Jewell and “My Darling Daughter” by J P Delaney.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I interview Dorothy Koomson about her latest book “My Other Husband” and then I interview Milly Johnson about her new book “Together Again” plus I also review “The Herd’ Emily Edwards, “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick and “The Birds” by Liz Hyder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Catherine Steadman about her latest book “The Family Game” and then interview Iain Dale about his new book “On This Day In Politics” plus I also review “Carrie Soto Is Back” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, “The Marriage Portrait” by Maggie O’Farrell and “All Among The Barley” by Melissa Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Ruth Ware about her new book “The IT Girl” and get Patrice Lawrence to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her Mid-Grade book “The Elemental Detectives” plus I also review “Her Majesty’s Royal Coven” by Juno Dawson, Graphic Novel “Tetris” by Box Brown and “The Enigma Of Room 62” by Joël Dicker.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Dan Jones about his new fiction book “Essex Dogs” and get Alan Johnson to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about his latest book “One of Our Ministers Is Missing” plus I also review “Black Hearts” by Doug Johnstone, “Four Treasures of The Sky” by Jenny Tinghui Zhang and “True Crime Story” by Joseph Knox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Clare Mackintosh about her new book “The Last Party” and get Cara Hunter to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her latest book “Hope To Die”. I also review “leech” by Hiron Ennes, “Idol” by Louise O’Neil and “Fleishman is in Trouble” by Taffy Brodesser-Akner’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Patrick Gale about his latest book “Mother’s Boy” and then I get Jonathan Whitelaw to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about his book “The Bingo Hall Detectives”. I also review “Tick Took” by Simon Mayo, “Instructions On A Heatwave” by Maggie O’Farrell and “Just Got Real” by Jane Fallon. Plus we look at some of the books our Facebook group is reading.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview John Brownlow about his book “Seventeen” which has just been published. I get C J Tudor to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her latest book “The Burning Girls” and I also review “From The Ashes” by Deborah Masson, “Welcome To Your Life” by Bethany Rutter & “The Weekend” by Charlotte Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Mike Gayle about his new book “The Museum of Ordinary People” and I get Helen Monks Takhar to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about “Such A Good Mother”. I also review “The Last House On Needless Street” by Catriona Ward. “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Heller & “How To Kidnap The Rich” by Rahul Raina. Plus we look at what our Facebook group is reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Tom Hindle about his book “A Fatal Crossing” which has just been published in paperback. I get Sabine Durrant to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her latest book “Sun Damage” and I also review “Razorblade Tears” by S A Cosby, “Miracle Cure” by Harlan Coben & “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Imran Mahmood about his latest book “All I said was true” and we talk all about the background to this story. I get Clare Mackintosh to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about “The Last Party”. I review “So Happy For You” by Celia Laskey, “The Will” by Rebecca Reid and “Cold Cold Bones” by Kathy Reichs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Steve Cavanagh about his latest book “The Accomplice” and we talk all about the background to this story. I get Sarah Pearse to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about “The Retreat”. I also review “The Taking of Annie Thorne” by C J Tudor, “Waiting for Sunshine” by Jane sanderson & “The Party House” by Lin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a whopper! 8 books this week! I interview Matson Taylor author of “All About Evie” and talk to Polly Phillips, author of “The Reunion” in the 5 in 5 feature. And review “Upgrade” by Blake Crouch, "Deep Water” by Emma Bamford, “Berlin” by Bea Setton, “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way” Rebecca Wait, “Dark Earth” by Rebecca Stott and “Truly, Darkly, Deeply” by Victoria Selman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview M W Craven about his latest book The Botanist and talk to C L Taylor, author of “The Guilty Couple” in the ‘5 in 5’ feature I also review “”Maybe I Don’t Belong here’ by David Harewood, “Yinka Where is your Huzband?” by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn and “The Other People” by C J Tudor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Will Dean author of “First Born” and talk to Laurie Petrou author of “Stargazer” in the ‘5in5’ feature. I also review “Note To Self” by Anna Bell, “The Lover” by Helene Flood and “Miss Willmott's Ghosts” by Sandra Lawrence. Finally there is an unboxing of a book box from www.graphicnovelstation.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Gillian McAllister author of “Wrong Place, Wrong Time” and then I talk to Chloe Timms in the ‘5 in 5’ feature about her book “The Seawomen”. I also review “The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley” by Sean Lusk, “Run Rose Run” by Dolly Parton & James Patterson and “Eight Detectives” by Alex Pavesi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special episode of the podcast, where Philippa talks to Andy Fryers, Director of The Hay Festival all about how the festival is organised, what goes on and the planning involved. With lots of information, whether you go every year or have never been! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

161I interview Harriet Tyce who latest book is “It Ends At Midnight” and talk to Jayne Cowie in the ‘5 in 5’ feature about her book “After Dark”. I also review “Aurora” by David Koepp, “Gay Club” by Simon James Green and “Welcome to St Hell” by Lewis Hancox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.