Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall
Episodes
5 minutes with James Swallow & Rachel Abbott
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and R...
Great Books & Great Authors! Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview three leading authors; Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson.We discuss: The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves,The Christmas Appeal by...
5 minutes with Dann McDorman & “The Pigeonhole”
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5in5A short special, looking at 2 recent interviews.2 interviews. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill”...
Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books.
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2654/12 Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books. We chat about the year, our Christmas plans and we each recommend 5 Christm...
5in5 with Ken Follett & Harriet Evans
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. A short spe...
Terry Hayes & Jean Kwok Interviews
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 revie...
5 minutes with Victoria Hislop & Victoria Selman
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “...
Interviews with Rob Wilkins about Terry Pratchett & also with Andrew Pettegree
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 joi...
5in5 with Holly Bourne & Mark Wightman
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5in5A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Holly Bourne “You Could Be So Prett...
Karen Hamilton & Helen Fisher interviews
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Karen Hamilton about “The Contest” and Helen Fisher about “Joe Nuthin’s Guide To Life”. I also review “The First 48 Hours” b...
5 minutes with John Connolly & G T Karber
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:John Connelly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and...
Interviews with James Swallow & Rachel Abbott
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”.Plus I review: “Someday Maybe” by ...
5 minutes with Catherine Howard Ryan & Adam Sharp
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Catherine Howard Ryan about “The Trap” and Adam S...
Ken Follett & Harriet Evans Interviews
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. I also review “...
5 minutes with Mark Dawson and Fulton Ross
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and Fulton Ross ...
Interviews with Dann McDorman and “The Pigeonhole”
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole”I also revi...
5 minutes with Shari Lapena & J P Delaney
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5in5A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Shari Lapena about “Everyone is Lying” and I ...
Victoria Hislop & Victoria Selman Interviews
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman about “All The Little Liars”.I also review...
5 in 5 with Nina Millns & Kate Mascarenhas
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5in5A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Nina Millns about “Goddesses” and...
Interviews with Holly Bourne & Mark Wightman
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Holly Bourne about “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”. I also review “The Trial” by Rob Rin...
5 minutes with Adele Parks & Eva Verde
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Adele Parks “Just Between Us” Eva Verde “In Bloom”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
John Connolly & G T Karber (Murdle) Interviews
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview John Connolly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and also interview G T Karber about “Murdle - More Killer Puzzles”. Plus I...
A Winter Weekend Special
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special interview Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival all about The Winter Weekend. We discuss this year’s event, what to exp...
Interviews with Catherine Ryan Howard & Adam Sharp
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
5 minutes with Ruth Ware & Sam Ripley
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Ruth Ware “Zero Days” Sam Ripley “Rule of ...
Mark Dawson & Fulton Ross
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and interview Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Plus I review “The Lie Maker” By ...
Alice Feeney & Vaseem Khan
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Alice Feeney about her latest book “Good Bad Girl”...
Interviews with Shari Lapena & JP Delaney
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Shari Lapena about “Everyone is Lying” and I also interview JP Delaney about “The First Wife”. I also review “You’re Not Suppo...
Steve Cavanagh & Sara Ochs
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Steve Cavanagh “Kill For Me. Kill For You.”Sarah ...
Nina Millns & Kate Mascarenhas
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Nina Millns about “Goddesses” and also interview Kate Mascarenhas about “Hokey Pokey” plus I review:The House Hunt by C M EwanNone...
Clare Mackintosh & Fiona Cummins
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Clare Mackintosh “A Game Of Lies”Fiona Cummins "A...
Adele Parks & Eva Verde Interviews
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Greg Buchanan, Veronica Henry & Stef Penney
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Greg Buchanan “Consumed” Veronica Henry “T...
Interviews with Ruth Ware & Sam Ripley
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
M W Craven, Nicole Trope & Ruth Kelly
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:M W Craven “Fearless”Nicole Trope “The Truth Ab...
Interesting reads
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Special! James Marriott in conversation
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special Friday episode, in conversation with James Marriott. James is a highly regarded columnist for The Times newspaper and also revi...
Books & more books!
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tim Weaver, Jodi Taylor & Nikki Smith
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Tim Weaver “The Last Goodbye” (fiction)Jodi ...
Pick & Mix
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have quite a mixture of genres! I interview Veronica Henry about “Thirty Days in Paris” and also interview Greg Buchanan about “Consume...
Kathrine Faulkner, Helen Phifer & Freya Berry
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 227A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Kathrine Faulkner “The Other Mothers” ...
WOW Books!
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Clare Mackintosh about “A Game of Lies” and also interview Fiona Cummins about “All Of Us Are Broken”.I review “The Housekeepers...
Superb stories
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Michael Connelly, Adam Hamdy & Louise Hare
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Michael Connelly “Desert Star” (fiction)Adam Hamd...
Thrilling Thrillers
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews with Ruth Kelly & Nicole Trope & more book reviews.Thrilling thrillersI interview Ruth Kelly about “The Villa” and then I inter...
Kate Mosse, Catherine Steadman & Dorothy Koomson
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 222A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Kate Mosse “Warrior Queens & Quite R...
Books! Books!
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full episode. I interview Nikki Smith about her latest book “The Beach Party” and interview Jodi Taylor about her latest book “The Good, The Bad...
Dan Jones, Ruth Ware & Suzi Grant
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 220 A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Dan Jones “Essex Dogs”Ruth Ware “Th...
Missing People
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 219. I interview Tim Weaver about “The Last Goodbye” and also interview Freya Berry about “The Birdcage Library” both of which are fic...
Mike Gayle, John Brownlow & Patrick Gale
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 218 A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Mike Gayle “The Museum of Ordinary Peop...
Pageturners
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 217. 2 interviews and 5 book reviews.“The Other Mothers” by Katherine Faulkner and I interview Katherine about this book“Hold Your Breat...
M W Craven, Imran Mahmood & Matson Taylor
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
216 A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:M W Craven “The Botanist” Imran Mah...
The conquerors of Crime & Thrillers
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2155 Fiction choices:I interview Will Dean about his latest thriller “The Last Passenger” and J D Kirk about his latest crime book “The One That...
Adrian McKinty, G W Shaw & Harriet Tyce
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
214A short Quick Book Reviews episode 3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:Adrian McKinty “The Island” G W Shaw “Dead Rich”Harriet ...
Kings and Queens of writing!
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 213 - Kings and Queens of writing!I interview the King of Crime: Mark Billingham about his latest crime fiction book (and start of a new serie...
Jack Jordan, Steve Cavanagh & Frances Quinn
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short Quick Book Reviews episode - fiction books.A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed.3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWi...
Buckets & Maidens!
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Tom Fort, author of “Rivets, Trivets and Galvanised Buckets” and Kate Foster, author of “The Maiden”. Plus I review “The Strange...
Special episode: David & Carrie Grant
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Carrie & David Grant about their essential new book “A Very Modern Family” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
What a scoop!
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Legends!
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Travis Baldree about “Legends & Lattes” and interview Lindsey Davis about her latest book “Fatal Legacy”. Plus I review “Fox...
Books! Books! Books!
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Catriona Ward about “Looking Glass Sound” and interview Ryan Love about “Arthur & Teddy Are Coming Out”. I also review “The ...
Books that make you think
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Claire Fuller about her latest book “The Memory Of Animals” and also interview Meg Clothier about “The Book Eve” an review “Go A...
Books to keep you reading
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I Interview Julia Bartz about “The Writing Retreat” and interview Chris Lloyd about “Paris Requiem”. We have a call from Johann and ...
Interviews with Tina Baker & Drew Jerrison
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Tina Baker about her latest book “Make Me Clean” and also interview Drew Jerrison about the publisher Profile/Viper books and the book...
Murderous Manuscripts
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
L C North & Luan Goldie interviews
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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”...
The Hay Festival
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bo...
Trevor Wood & Charlotte Levin interviews
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
James Naughtie, Liz Nugent & more
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview James Naughtie about his latest book “The Spy Across The Water” and Liz Nugent about her latest book “Strange Sally Diamond”. I al...
Jane Harper & Eva Rice
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Jane Harper about her latest book “Exiles” and also interview Eva Rice, author of “This Could Be Everything”. Plus, I review “Th...
A variety pack of super books.
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we have contributions from Claire, Debbie, Sue & David about books they are reading. I interview Georgina Moore about her book “...
Books with a shiver or a hug?
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBRI interview Laura Purcell abou...
Queens of Crime & Thrillers!
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBROn this episode I interview El...
Amazing books!
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Fran Littlewood about her book “Amazing Grace Adams” plus I review “Stay Buried” by Kate Webb, “The Daughter” by Liz Webb, “...
What a selection!
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview John Marrs about his new book “The Marriage Act” and I also review “Legends & Lattes” by Travis Baldree, “Bad For Good” by...
Thrilling reads!
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 “...
What books are we starting the year with?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Chris Hammer about his latest book “Dead Man’s Creek” and also review “The Binding Room” by Nadine Matheson, “Death Comes To M...
Interviews with Alexandra Benedict & Red Dog Press
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Alexandra Benedict about her latest book "Murder On The Christmas Express" and also review "Sometimes People Die" by Simon Stephenson, "W...
Brian Bilston Interview
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Brian Bilston and discuss his latest book “Days Like These”. I also review “The Satsuma Complex” by Bob Mortimer, “Maureen Fry &...
Top 10 books for Christmas with Lauren from "Lauren and the books"
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Interviews with Elle Cook & Jo Callaghan
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Al...
5 Book reviews PLUS interview with Orenda Books & Hobeck Books
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I review the following books: “Better The Blood” by Michael Bennett, “No Secrets’ by David Jackson, “Parenting Hell” by Rob Beckett & ...
Interviews with B A Paris & Katie Fforde.
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I interview B.A. Paris about her latest book “The Prisoner” and then interview Katie Fforde about “A Wedding in Provence”. I also review “Th...
Michael Connelly Interview
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Michael Connelly about his books, including his latest “Desert Star”. I get Louise Hare to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about ...
Interviews with Elly Griffiths & Dan Jolin.
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Elly Griffiths about her latest book “Bleeding Heart Yard” and also review “Sundial” by Catriona Ward, “With A Mind To Kill” b...
Interviews with Frances Quinn & T Orr Munro.
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 “B...
Adam Hamdy interview plus Tom Hindle answers 5 questions
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cros...
Kate Mosse Interview Special
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Philippa talks to Kate Mosse about her new book "Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries" as well as some of her other popular book...
Suzi Grant & Kia Abdullah interviews.
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Suzi Grant author of “Alternative Ageing” and get Kia Abdullah to answer 5 questions about her latest book “Those People Next Door”...
Interviews with Dorothy Koomson & Milly Johnson.
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I interview Dorothy Koomson about her latest book “My Other Husband” and then I interview Milly Johnson about her new book “Toge...
Interviews with Catherine Steadman & Iain Dale
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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”...
Interviews with Ruth Ware & Patrice Lawrence
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Interviews with Dan Jones & Alan Johnson
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Interviews with authors Clare Mackintosh & Cara Hunter
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 “H...
Interviews with Patrick Gale & Jonathan Whitelaw.
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Interviews with John Brownlow & C J Tudor.
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Interviews with Mike Gayle & Helen Monks Takhar
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 “...
I interview Tom Hindle, plus Sabine Durrant joins me for '5in5'
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
I interview Imran Mahmood & Clare Mackintosh joins me for '5in5'
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
I interview Steve Cavanagh & Sarah Pearse joins me for '5in5'
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...