Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

I interview Lucy Diamond about her latest book “Anything Could Happen” and also review “Still Life” by Sarah Winman, “We Sang Across The Sea” by Benjamin Zephaniah and illustrated by Onyinye Iwu, “Skin” by Liam Brown & “The Choice” by Claire Wade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Eve Smith about her latest book “Off Target” and also review “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus, “The Key in the Lock” by Beth Underdown, “Still Life” By Val McDermid and “The Seven Sisters” by Lucinda Riley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview CS Robertson (Craig Robertson) about his latest book “The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill” and also review “Tall Bones” by Anna Bailey, “Mothers and Daughters” by Erica James, “After The Rain” by Lucy Dillon and “Good Cop, Bad Cop” by Simon Kernick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Interview Sarah Vaughan about her latest book “Reputation” and also review “Year Of Wonder” by Clemency Burton-Hill, ”Not a Happy Family” by Shari Lapena, “Something to Hide” by Elizabeth George and “Faceless” by Vanda Simon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Rosemary Shrager about her book “The Last Supper” plus reviews of “Sunny” by Sukh Ojla, “The Unit” by Ninni Holmqvist, “Four Aunties and a Wedding” by Jesse Sutanto and “Delicacy” by Katie Wix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview David Baldacci about his latest books “Mercy” and “Dream Town” plus I review “The Lying Club” by Annie Ward, “Roaring Girls” by Holly Kyte, “Old Friends” by Felicity Everett and “Crimson” by Niviaq Korneliussen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Linwood Barclay about his latest book “Take Your Breath Away” and review “Good Intentions” by Kasim Ali, “The Last Good Funeral of the Year” by Ed O’Loughlin , “The Christie Affair” by Nina De Gramont and “The Woman in the Purple Skirt” by Natsuko Imamura. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Sophie Hannah about her latest book “The Couple at the Table” and also discuss “The Maid” By Nita Prose, “A Good Day to Die” by Amen Alonge, “Holes” by Louis Sachar and “Again, Rachel” by Marian Keyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Val McDermid about her latest book “1979” and review “Book Love” by Debbie Tung, “American Dirt” By Jeanine Cummins, “Golden Hill” by Francis Spufford and “Rachel’s Holiday” by Marian Keyes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Elly Griffiths about her latest book “The Locked Room” and also review “The Black Dress” by Deborah Moggach, “No Way To Die” by Tony Kent, “Resistance” by Val McDermid & Kathryn Briggs and “Flamingo” by Rachel Elliot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I Interview Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal, about her latest book “The Twyford Code” and also review “The Gosling Girl” by Jacqueline Roy, “Black Men walking” by Testament, “Demon” by Matt Wesolowski and “Theroux The Keyhole” by Louis Theroux. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Sarah Bonner about the book “Her Perfect Twin” and review “A Killing in November” by Simon Mason, “Opal Country” by Chris Hammer, “Big Panda and Tiny Dragon” by James Norbury and “The Last House on the Street” by Diane Chamberlain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Stephen Fry about his latest book “Fry’s Ties” and also review (bumper episode) Sarah Stovell author of “Other Parents”. Other books also reviewed include: “I know what I saw” by Imran Mahmood, ”Frankie’s World” by Aoife Dooley and “The Unravelling” by Polly Crosby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Nikki May author of “Wahala” and also set out my best books of 2021 - who will make the list? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas Book Special! I talk to Lauren from `’Lauren and the books’ on Youtube and we discuss all things Christmas and go through our top Christmassy books this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Jo Love author of “Therapy is….magic” and also review “Sorrow & Bliss” by Meg Mason, “The Dark Hours” (Audiobook version) by Michael Connelly, “Brian and Me” by Charles Collingwood and “Invite Me In” by Emma Curtis”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Jodi Taylor author of the Time Police/St Mary’s series and review her latest book: "Saving Time". I also review "The Fell" by Sarah Moss, "Heartstopper (Volume 4)" by Alice Oseman, "The Memory Police" by Yoko Ogawa and "One August Night". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Dr Wendy Suzuki author of “Anxiety is your superpower” and also review “Safe at home” by Lauren North, “Sherlock Holmes - A Scandal in Bohemia” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Petr Kopl as well the audiobook version of “A Village Murder” by Frances Evesham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview M A Kuzniar, author of “Midnight in Everwood” and also review “Wish You Were Here” by Jodi Picoult, “Hard Time” by Jodi Taylor, “Blame my Brain” by Nicola Morgan and “Silverview” by John le Carre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Rachel Joyce, author of “Miss Benson’s Beetle” and also review “The Replacement” by Melanie Golding, “State of Terror” (audiobook) by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny, “How to talk….” By Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish and “Vine Street” by Dominic Nolan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Minette Walters author of “The Swift and The Harrier” and review “Everything You Really Need To Know About Politics” by Jess Phillips, “Doing Time” by Jodi Taylor, “15 Minute Parenting” by Joanna Fortune and “Where The Forest Meets The Stars” by Glendy Vanderah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Neil Lancaster about his new book “Dead Man’s Grave” and also review “Femlandia” by Christina Dalcher, “The Startup Wife” by Tahmima Anam, “Our Doris” by Charles Heathcote and “Plain Bad Heroines” by Emily M Danforth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Amanda Prowse about “Waiting To Begin” and also review “Lucky” by Rachel Edwards, “Black Buck” by Mateo Askaripour, “The Dinner Guest” by B P Walters and “Dr Wortle’s School” by Anthony Trollope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Karen Hamilton author of “The Ex-Husband” and review “The Apollo Murders’ By Chris Hadfield, “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, “56 Days” by Catherine Ryan-Howard and “The Genesis Inquiry” by Olly Jarvis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Harriet Kline author of “This Shining Life” and review “The Midnight Hour” by Elly Griffiths, “The Idea of You” by Robinne Lee, “Old Baggage” by Lissa Evans and “Could You Survive Midsomer?” By Simon Brew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Alan Johnson author of “The Late Train to Gipsy Hill” and review “Felix Ever After” by Karen Callender, “A Line To Kill” by Anthony Horowitz, “Illuminae” by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff and “Murder on Mustique” by Anne Glenconner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Paige Toon author of “Someone I Used To Know” and review “The Islanders” by S V Leonard, “The Image of Her” by Sonia Velton, “The Night She Disappeared” by Lisa Jewell and “This One Summer” by Jillian Tamaki and Mark Tamaki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Kate Silverton about her book “There’s no such thing as naughty” and review “Bullet Train” by Kotaro Isaka, ‘Hostage” by Claire Mackintosh, “The Supreme Lie” by Geraldine McCaughrean and “Worst Idea Ever” by Jane Fallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Jesse Sutanto author of “Dial A for Aunties” and also review “The Man Who Died Twice” by Richard Osman, “Hunt” by Leona Deakin, “Earthed” by Rebecca Schiller and “The Unheard” by Nicci French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I catch-up with Matson Taylor (author of The Miseducation of Evie Epworth) about his experiences of being published. I also review “The Wedding Party” by Tammy Cohen, “Summerwater” by Sarah Moss, “Falling” by T J Newman and “Many Different Kinds Of Love” by Michael Rosen. Quite a selection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Adam Croft about his latest book in the Rutland crime series “In Cold Blood” and also review “A Slow Fire Burning” by Paula Hawkins, ”Yours Cheerfully” by A J Pearce, “Next Of Kin” by Kia Abdullah, “The Flight” by Julie Clark and a subscription book box unwrapping (back by high demand) by Secondhand Bookshelf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Olivia Kiernan author or “The Murder Box” and also review “Who Killed Eden Mulligan?” by Sharon Dempsey, “Waking the Tiger” by Mark Wightman, “Mrs Benson’s Beetle” by Rachel Joyce & “The Animals at Lockwood Manor” by Jane Healey.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I interview Nuala Ellwood, author of “The Perfect Life”and review “No Honour” by Awais Khan, “Hell and High Water” by Christian Unge, “The Dark” by Emma Haughton, “The Mix-Up” by Holly McCulloch and “A Gentleman In Moscow” by Amor Towles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Steve Cavanagh about his new book “The Devil’s Advocate” and also review “The Castaways” by Lucy Clarke, “The Night Hawks” by Elly Griffiths, “The Midnight Library” (audiobook version) by Matt Haig and “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews M W Craven about his latest book "Dead Ground" and also reviews "The Heights" by Louise Candlish, "The Disappearing Act" by Catherine Steadman, "The Anatomy of Desire" by L R Dorn. "My Best Friend’s Secret" by Emma Freud and "The Beresford" by Will Carver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Annie Garthwaite about her debut historical fiction “Cecily”, plus reviews of “Exit” by Belinda Bauer, “Win” by Harlan Coben, “Is this it?” By Hannah Tovey, “Girls who lie” by Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir, “The view was Exhausting” by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta and “We are Animals” by Tim Ewin. PLUS the lovely FaceBook group, a reading playlist and an important announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Mark Billingham about his new standalone book “Rabbit Hole” and also reviews “The Tent, The Bucket & Me” by Emma Kennedy, “The C Word” Collated by Spellbound Books, “Orley Farm” (audio drama) by Anthony Trollope and “Detransition, Baby” by Torrey Peters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Caitlin Wahrer about her new book "Damaged" and then lists her top 10 books of the first half of 2021! Books include those written by: Michael Connelly, Frances Quinn, Linwood Barclay, Helen Fisher, Elly Griffiths, Robert Thorogood, Car Hunter, Nadine Matheson, Jane Casey & William Shaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Laura Shepherd-Robinson about her new book “Daughters Of Night” and review “Another Time, Another Place” by Jodi Taylor, “The Last Astronaut” by David Wellington, “Diving For Pearls” by Jamie O’Connell and "Lonely Castle In The Mirror" by Mizuki Tsujimura. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Allie Reynolds about her book “Shiver” and also reviews “Blood & Sugar” by Laura Shepherd-Robinson, “Queen Lucia & Miss Mapp” by E F Benson, “The Good Neighbours” by Nina Allan and “One Last Time” by Helga flatland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews T M Logan about his new book “Trust Me” and reviews “The Great Silence” by Doug Johnstone on out 19/6 as an ebook, “The Panic Room” by Robert Goddard, “This is how we are human” by Louise Beech, “This Eden” by Ed O’Loughlin and “Deacon King Kong” by James Mcbride plus a book box opening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews David Fennell about his book “The Art of Death” and also reviews “Lockdown” by Peter May, “Shuri” by Nic Stone and “Dearly” by Margaret Atwood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Tony Kent about his series of books starting with “Killer Intent” and reviews of “That Night” by Gillian McAllister, “A Week In December” by Sebastian Faulks and “Everything Happens For A Reason” by Katie Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Danuta Kot about her new book “Someone Who Isn’t Me” and reviews “The Birdwatcher” by William Shaw, “Blue Lightning” by Ann Cleeves, “Version Zero” by David Yoon, “Not In My Name” by Michael Coolwood, “Phase Six” by Jim Shepherd and “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Emma Dabiri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Nicci Cloke from the Faber Academy about their writing courses and then reviews all 10 of the finalists for the YA Book Prize 2021 and lists her top 5, so who does Philippa think should win? Authors and their books include:Wranglestone by Darren Charlton (published by Little Tiger)Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson (published by Electric Monkey)And the Stars Were Burning Brightly by Danielle Jawando (published by Simon & Schuster Children's Books)Eight Pieces of Silva by Patrice Lawrence (published by Hodder Children's Books)Loveless by Alice Oseman (published by HarperCollins Children's Books)The Great Godden by Meg Rosoff (published by Bloomsbury)Melt My Heart by Bethany Rutter (published by Macmillan Children's Books)Hold Back the Tide by Melinda Salisbury (published by Scholastic UK)Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle (published by Andersen Press)A Snowfall of Silver by Laura Wood (published by Scholastic UK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of “The Girls Are All So Nice Here” and also reviews “Power Play” by Tony Kent, “Together” by Luke Adam Hawker “Facets of Death” by Michael Stanley and “the Boys in the boat” by Daniel James Brown.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Philippa interviews Jo Spain about her new book “The Perfect Lie” and reviews “The Trawlerman” by William Shaw, “The Cancer Running Club” by Joise Lloyd “The Assistant” by Kjell Ola Dahl and the BBC audio drama “The Cipher”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa interviews Lesley Kara about her new book "The Dare" and also reviews " A Place Like Home" by Rosamunde Pilcher, "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley, "The Lantern Men" by Elly Griffiths and "Grown Ups" by Marian Keyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Phoebe Morgan about her new book “The Wild Girls” and reviews “Her Last Holiday” by C L Taylor, “The Bone Code” by Kathy Reichs, ”The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoag and “Missing Pieces” by Tim Weaver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Erin Kelly about her new book “Watch Her Fall” and also reviews “Look What You Made Me Do” by Nikki Smith, “The Source” by Sarah Sultoon, “Dreamland” by Rosa Rankin-Gee, “The Novel Cure” by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin, and “Enter The Aardvark” by Jessica Anthony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.