Quick Book Reviews (Philippa Hall)
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| 03 May 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 106 | 00:43:51 | |
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. | |||
| 10 May 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 107 | 00:37:15 | |
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. | |||
| 17 May 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 108 | 00:35:40 | |
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. | |||
| 24 May 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 109 | 00:48:20 | |
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:
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| 31 May 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 110 | 00:45:35 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 111 | 00:51:20 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Jun 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 112 | 00:44:54 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Jun 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 113 | 00:55:18 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 114 | 00:43:08 | |
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. | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 115 | 00:42:10 | |
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. | |||
| 12 Jul 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 116 | 00:43:17 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Jul 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 117. | 00:35:57 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Jul 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 118 | 00:41:19 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Aug 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 119 | 00:56:47 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 120 | 00:50:19 | |
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. | |||
| 16 Aug 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 121 | 00:45:39 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Aug 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 122 | 00:53:46 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 123 | 00:57:49 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Sep 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 124 | 00:48:32 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 125 | 00:31:14 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Sep 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 126 | 00:45:43 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 127 | 00:52:14 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 128 | 00:48:17 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 129 | 00:42:31 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 130. | 00:41:55 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 131 | 00:45:52 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 132 - Neil Lancaster interview & book reviews. | 00:44:27 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 133 - Minette Walters interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:47:04 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 134 - Rachel Joyce interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:48:42 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 135 - Interview with M A Kuzniar & review of 5 books. | 00:44:05 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 136 - Dr Wendy Suzuki (author of Anxiety Is Your Superpower)interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:46:59 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 137 - Jodi Taylor interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:46:07 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 138 - Jo Love interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:44:03 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 140 - Nikki May interview and best books of 2021! | 00:44:35 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 139 - Christmas Book Special! I talk to Lauren from `’Lauren and the books’ on Youtube. | 00:45:07 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 141 - Stephen Fry Special + Sarah Stovell | 00:42:45 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 142 - Sarah Bonner author interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:40:29 | |
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. | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 143 - Janice Hallett author interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:41:17 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 144 - Elly Griffiths interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:41:01 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 145 - Val McDermid interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:40:12 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 146 - Sophie Hannah interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:48:25 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | Quick Book Reviews - Episode 147 - Linwood Barclay interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:38:19 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | David Baldacci interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:45:33 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | Rosemary Shrager interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:37:54 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Episode 150 - Sarah Vaughan interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:38:43 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Episode 151 - C S Robertson interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:41:53 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | 152 - Eve Smith interview and 5 book reviews. | 00:44:00 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | 153 - Lucy Diamond interview & 5 book reviews. | 00:40:08 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | 154 - Charlotte Duckworth, Helen Paris & 5 books. | 00:42:05 | |
I interview Charlotte Duckworth about her latest book “The Sanctuary” and feature Helen Paris author of “Lost Property” in the new 5 IN 5 Feature. I also review “City On Fire” by Dom Winslow, “The Joy of Small Things” by Hannah Jane Parkinson and “Faultlines” by Doug Johnstone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | 155 - Louise Hare full interview and Stuart Lawrence '5 in 5' | 00:39:48 | |
I interview Louise Hare about her latest book “Miss Aldridge Regrets” and talk to Stuart Lawrence author of “Silence is not an option” in the 5 in 5 Feature. I also review “The Cutting Season” by M W Craven (A Quick Reads publication), “Two Years Indoors” by Simple Politics and “How to kill your family” by Bella Mackie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | T. Orr. Munro, Alexandra Potter & 5 books | 00:34:28 | |
I interview T. Orr. Munro about her book “Breakneck Point” and talk to Alexandra Potter author of “One Good Thing” in the 5 in 5 Feature. I also review “The Black Mountain” by Kate Mosse (A Quick Reads publication), “New Brighton” by Helen Trevorrow and “Please Write Soon” by Michael Rosen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Adrian McKinty interview & Ben West '5in5' chat. | 00:52:51 | |
I interview Adrian McKinty about his latest book “The Island” and talk to Ben West author of “This Book Could Save Your Life” in the new '5 in 5' feature. I also review “My Name Is Why” by Lemn Sissay (a Quick Reads publication), “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley, adapted & illustrated by Fred Fordham and “Madman Walking” By L F Robertson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Dolen Perkins-Valdez Interview & Gytha Lodge '5 in 5'. | 00:41:39 | |
I interview Dolen Perkins-Valdez about her book “Take My Hand” and talk to Gytha Lodge author of “Little Sister” in the '5 in 5' feature. I also review “The Swimmer” by Graham Norton (a Quick Reads publication), “Cold Reckoning” by Russ Thomas and “The Midnight House” by Amanda Geard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Thriller Special! Including: Jack Jordan, Jo Spain & Scott Kershaw | 00:38:00 | |
Thriller special! I interview Jack Jordan about his book “Do No Harm” and talk to both Jo Spain author of “The Last To Disappear” and “The Game” by Scott Kershaw in the 5 in 5 feature. I also review “The Donor” by Claire Mackintosh (a Quick Reads publication) and “The Choice” By S J Ford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 May 2022 | G W Shaw, Kathy Wang, Michael Arditti and 5 book reviews | 00:49:02 | |
I interview G W Shaw (William Shaw) about his new thriller “Dead Rich” and include Kathy Wang in the ‘5in5’ feature, author of “Imposter Syndrome”. I also review “What Time Is Love” by Holly Williams, “The Kiss” by Santa Montefiore (a Quick Reads publication) and include Michael Arditti in the second ‘5in5’ feature, author of “The Young Pretender”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | Harriet Tyce interview & 5in5 feature with Jayne Cowie | 00:41:29 | |
161 I 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. | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | Full interview with Gillian McAllister & Chloe Timms does '5in5' | 00:46:10 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Jun 2022 | Hay Festival Special! | 00:42:57 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Will Dean - Full interview. Laurie Petrou joins us for '5in5'. | 00:44:11 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | Interview with M W Craven! Plus C L Taylor answers 5 questions. | 00:49:16 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | 8 Books! I interview Matson Taylor & Polly Phillips answers 5 questions. | 00:51:50 | |
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. | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | I interview Steve Cavanagh & Sarah Pearse joins me for '5in5' | 00:42:49 | |
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. | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | I interview Imran Mahmood & Clare Mackintosh joins me for '5in5' | 00:49:15 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | I interview Tom Hindle, plus Sabine Durrant joins me for '5in5' | 00:43:39 | |
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. | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Interviews with Mike Gayle & Helen Monks Takhar | 00:51:05 | |
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. | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Interviews with John Brownlow & C J Tudor. | 00:52:32 | |
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. | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Interviews with Patrick Gale & Jonathan Whitelaw. | 00:45:13 | |
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. | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | Interviews with authors Clare Mackintosh & Cara Hunter | 00:48:36 | |
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. | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | Interviews with Dan Jones & Alan Johnson | 00:45:48 | |
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. | |||
| 18 Sep 2022 | Interviews with Ruth Ware & Patrice Lawrence | 00:47:32 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | Interviews with Catherine Steadman & Iain Dale | 00:47:24 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Interviews with Dorothy Koomson & Milly Johnson. | 00:51:28 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Suzi Grant & Kia Abdullah interviews. | 00:50:46 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Oct 2022 | Kate Mosse Interview Special | 00:42:43 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Adam Hamdy interview plus Tom Hindle answers 5 questions | 00:41:21 | |
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. | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | Interviews with Frances Quinn & T Orr Munro. | 00:49:51 | |
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. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | Interviews with Elly Griffiths & Dan Jolin. | 00:57:27 | |
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. | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Michael Connelly Interview | 00:45:59 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Interviews with B A Paris & Katie Fforde. | 00:49:50 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | 5 Book reviews PLUS interview with Orenda Books & Hobeck Books | 01:18:42 | |
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. | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Interviews with Elle Cook & Jo Callaghan | 01:00:48 | |
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. | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Top 10 books for Christmas with Lauren from "Lauren and the books" | 00:46:22 | |
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 Duffy Make you mine this Christmas - Lizzie Huxley-Jones The Very Merry Murder Club Edited by Serena Patel & Robin Stevens Cat Family Christmas by Lucy Brownridge Advent by Laura Fleiter & Kerstin Niehoff Cooking the Books - The Hobeck Team Letters from Father Christmas - J R R Tolkien The Christmas Carols - The Christmas Competition by Mel Taylor Bessent The Adventures of the Christmas Pudding - Agatha Christie The Shite Before Christmas - Serena Terry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Brian Bilston Interview | 00:46:33 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Interviews with Alexandra Benedict & Red Dog Press | 00:52:22 | |
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. | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | What books are we starting the year with? | 00:42:40 | |
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. | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Thrilling reads! | 00:40:52 | |
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. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | What a selection! | 00:34:39 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | Amazing books! | 00:34:43 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | Queens of Crime & Thrillers! | 00:53:35 | |
You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR On 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. | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Books with a shiver or a hug? | 00:53:28 | |
You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR I 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. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | A variety pack of super books. | 00:58:51 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Jane Harper & Eva Rice | 00:52:51 | |
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. | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | James Naughtie, Liz Nugent & more | 00:49:29 | |
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. | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Trevor Wood & Charlotte Levin interviews | 00:51:21 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Mar 2023 | The Hay Festival | 00:32:28 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | L C North & Luan Goldie interviews | 00:50:06 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Murderous Manuscripts | 00:52:19 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Interviews with Tina Baker & Drew Jerrison | 01:07:16 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | Books to keep you reading | 00:52:33 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Books that make you think | 00:44:43 | |
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. | |||