Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

8 Books! I interview Matson Taylor & Polly Phillips answers 5 questions.

04 Jul 2022

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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” ...

Interview with M W Craven! Plus C L Taylor answers 5 questions.

27 Jun 2022

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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...

Will Dean - Full interview. Laurie Petrou joins us for '5in5'.

20 Jun 2022

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I interview Will Dean author of “First Born” and talk to Laurie Petrou author of “Stargazer” in the ‘5in5’ feature. I also review “Note ...

Full interview with Gillian McAllister & Chloe Timms does '5in5'

13 Jun 2022

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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 “Th...

Hay Festival Special!

09 Jun 2022

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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...

Harriet Tyce interview & 5in5 feature with Jayne Cowie

06 Jun 2022

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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 D...

G W Shaw, Kathy Wang, Michael Arditti and 5 book reviews

30 May 2022

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I interview G W Shaw (William Shaw) about his new thriller “Dead Rich” and include Kathy Wang in the ‘5in5’ feature, author of “Imposter Syn...

Thriller Special! Including: Jack Jordan, Jo Spain & Scott Kershaw

23 May 2022

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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 G...

Dolen Perkins-Valdez Interview & Gytha Lodge '5 in 5'.

16 May 2022

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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 al...

Adrian McKinty interview & Ben West '5in5' chat.

09 May 2022

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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...

T. Orr. Munro, Alexandra Potter & 5 books

02 May 2022

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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 al...

155 - Louise Hare full interview and Stuart Lawrence '5 in 5'

25 Apr 2022

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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 ...

154 - Charlotte Duckworth, Helen Paris & 5 books.

18 Apr 2022

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I interview Charlotte Duckworth about her latest book “The Sanctuary” and feature Helen Paris author of “Lost Property” in the new 5 IN 5 Feat...

153 - Lucy Diamond interview & 5 book reviews.

11 Apr 2022

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I interview Lucy Diamond about her latest book “Anything Could Happen” and also review “Still Life” by Sarah Winman, “We Sang Across The Sea...

152 - Eve Smith interview and 5 book reviews.

04 Apr 2022

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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...

Episode 151 - C S Robertson interview & 5 book reviews.

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I interview CS Robertson (Craig Robertson) about his latest book “The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill” and also review “Tall Bones” by Ann...

Episode 150 - Sarah Vaughan interview and 5 book reviews.

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I Interview Sarah Vaughan about her latest book “Reputation” and also review “Year Of Wonder” by Clemency Burton-Hill, ”Not a Happy Family”...

Rosemary Shrager interview and 5 book reviews.

14 Mar 2022

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I interview Rosemary Shrager about her book “The Last Supper” plus reviews of “Sunny” by Sukh Ojla, “The Unit” by Ninni Holmqvist, “Four...

David Baldacci interview and 5 book reviews.

07 Mar 2022

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I interview David Baldacci about his latest books “Mercy” and “Dream Town” plus I review “The Lying Club” by Annie Ward, “Roaring Girls”...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 147 - Linwood Barclay interview and 5 book reviews.

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Linwood Barclay about his latest book “Take Your Breath Away” and review “Good Intentions” by Kasim Ali, “The Last Good Funeral ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 146 - Sophie Hannah interview & 5 book reviews.

21 Feb 2022

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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” b...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 145 - Val McDermid interview & 5 book reviews.

14 Feb 2022

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I interview Val McDermid about her latest book “1979” and review “Book Love” by Debbie Tung, “American Dirt” By Jeanine Cummins, “Golden...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 144 - Elly Griffiths interview & 5 book reviews.

07 Feb 2022

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I interview Elly Griffiths about her latest book “The Locked Room” and also review “The Black Dress” by Deborah Moggach, “No Way To Die” b...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 143 - Janice Hallett author interview & 5 book reviews.

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I Interview Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal, about her latest book “The Twyford Code” and also review “The Gosling Girl” ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 142 - Sarah Bonner author interview & 5 book reviews.

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Sarah Bonner about the book “Her Perfect Twin” and review “A Killing in November” by Simon Mason, “Opal Country” by Chris Hamm...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 141 - Stephen Fry Special + Sarah Stovell

17 Jan 2022

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I interview Stephen Fry about his latest book “Fry’s Ties” and also review (bumper episode) Sarah Stovell author of “Other Parents”. Other b...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 140 - Nikki May interview and best books of 2021!

10 Jan 2022

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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 f...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 139 - Christmas Book Special! I talk to Lauren from `’Lauren and the books’ on Youtube.

20 Dec 2021

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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 Christ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 138 - Jo Love interview and 5 book reviews.

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Jo Love author of “Therapy is….magic” and also review “Sorrow & Bliss” by Meg Mason, “The Dark Hours” (Audiobook version...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 137 - Jodi Taylor interview and 5 book reviews.

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 136 - Dr Wendy Suzuki (author of Anxiety Is Your Superpower)interview and 5 book reviews.

29 Nov 2021

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I interview Dr Wendy Suzuki author of “Anxiety is your superpower” and also review “Safe at home” by Lauren North, “Sherlock Holmes - A Scan...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 135 - Interview with M A Kuzniar & review of 5 books.

22 Nov 2021

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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...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 134 - Rachel Joyce interview & 5 book reviews.

15 Nov 2021

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I interview Rachel Joyce, author of “Miss Benson’s Beetle” and also review “The Replacement” by Melanie Golding, “State of Terror” (audi...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 133 - Minette Walters interview & 5 book reviews.

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Minette Walters author of “The Swift and The Harrier” and review “Everything You Really Need To Know About Politics” by Jess Phill...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 132 - Neil Lancaster interview & book reviews.

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Neil Lancaster about his new book “Dead Man’s Grave” and also review “Femlandia” by Christina Dalcher, “The Startup Wife” by...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 131

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Amanda Prowse about “Waiting To Begin” and also review “Lucky” by Rachel Edwards, “Black Buck” by Mateo Askaripour, “The Din...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 130.

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Karen Hamilton author of “The Ex-Husband” and review “The Apollo Murders’ By Chris Hadfield, “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 129

11 Oct 2021

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I interview Harriet Kline author of “This Shining Life” and review “The Midnight Hour” by Elly Griffiths, “The Idea of You” by Robinne Lee...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 128

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 An...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 127

27 Sep 2021

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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, “...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 126

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Kate Silverton about her book “There’s no such thing as naughty” and review “Bullet Train” by Kotaro Isaka, ‘Hostage” by Cla...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 125

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 124

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I catch-up with Matson Taylor (author of The Miseducation of Evie Epworth) about his experiences of being published. I also review “The Wedding Part...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 123

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Hawkin...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 122

23 Aug 2021

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I interview Olivia Kiernan author or “The Murder Box” and also review “Who Killed Eden Mulligan?” by Sharon Dempsey, “Waking the Tiger” by...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 121

16 Aug 2021

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In this episode I interview Nuala Ellwood, author of “The Perfect Life”and review “No Honour” by Awais Khan, “Hell and High Water” by Chri...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 120

09 Aug 2021

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I interview Steve Cavanagh about his new book “The Devil’s Advocate” and also review “The Castaways” by Lucy Clarke, “The Night Hawks” b...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 119

02 Aug 2021

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Philippa interviews M W Craven about his latest book "Dead Ground" and also reviews "The Heights" by Louise Candlish, "The Disappearing Act" by Cather...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 118

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Annie Garthwaite about her debut historical fiction “Cecily”, plus reviews of “Exit” by Belinda Bauer, “Win” by Harlan Cobe...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 117.

19 Jul 2021

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Philippa interviews Mark Billingham about his new standalone book “Rabbit Hole” and also reviews “The Tent, The Bucket & Me” by Emma Kenne...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 116

12 Jul 2021

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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...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 115

05 Jul 2021

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I interview Laura Shepherd-Robinson about her new book “Daughters Of Night” and review “Another Time, Another Place” by Jodi Taylor, “The La...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 114

28 Jun 2021

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Philippa interviews Allie Reynolds about her book “Shiver” and also reviews “Blood & Sugar” by Laura Shepherd-Robinson, “Queen Lucia &am...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 113

21 Jun 2021

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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 ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 112

14 Jun 2021

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Philippa interviews David Fennell about his book “The Art of Death” and also reviews “Lockdown” by Peter May, “Shuri” by Nic Stone and “...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 111

07 Jun 2021

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Interview with Tony Kent about his series of books starting with “Killer Intent” and reviews of “That Night” by Gillian McAllister, “A Week ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 110

31 May 2021

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Philippa interviews Danuta Kot about her new book “Someone Who Isn’t Me” and reviews “The Birdwatcher” by William Shaw, “Blue Lightning”...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 109

24 May 2021

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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...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 108

17 May 2021

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Philippa interviews Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of “The Girls Are All So Nice Here” and also reviews “Power Play” by Tony Kent, “Together...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 107

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Philippa interviews Jo Spain about her new book “The Perfect Lie” and reviews “The Trawlerman” by William Shaw, “The Cancer Runnin...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 106

03 May 2021

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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 L...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 105

25 Apr 2021

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Philippa interviews Phoebe Morgan about her new book “The Wild Girls” and reviews “Her Last Holiday” by C L Taylor, “The Bone Code” by Kat...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 104

18 Apr 2021

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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”...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 103

11 Apr 2021

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We chat to agent Hannah Sheppard from the DHH Literary Agency and also review "The Cutting Place" by Jane Casey, "The Jigsaw Man" - Nadine Matheson, "...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 102

04 Apr 2021

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Philippa interviews Don Macpherson about his book “How To Master Your Monkey Mind” and reviews “One by One” by Ruth Ware, “Bridgerton - The ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 101

28 Mar 2021

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I interview Ellery Lloyd about the thriller "People Like Her" and also review "Collecting Sticks" by Joe Decie, "The Stone Circle" by Elly Griffiths, ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 100

21 Mar 2021

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Philippa interviews Ericka Waller about her new book "Dog Days" and reviews the following: Your Neighbour’s Wife by Tony Parsons, The Tea Dragon Soc...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 99

14 Mar 2021

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Philippa interviews Robert Goddard about his new book “ The Fine Art of Invisible Detection” and reviews “Full Disclosure” by Camryn Garrett, ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 98

08 Mar 2021

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Philippa interview Russ Thomas about his book “Nighthawking” and also reviews: “Word Perfect” by Susie Dent, “Bound” by Vanda Symon, “A ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 97

01 Mar 2021

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Philippa interviews Mel McGrath about her new book “Two Wrongs” and also reviews “Ready Player Two” by Ernest Cline, “Deity” by Matt Wesol...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 96

22 Feb 2021

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Philippa interviews Robert Thorogood about his new book ”The Marlow Murder Club” and also reviews “The Firm” by John Grisham, “Containment”...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 95

15 Feb 2021

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Philippa interviews Sarah Pearse about her book "The Sanatorium", and also reviews "The Dark Angel" by Elly Griffiths, "Lie Beside Me" by Gytha Lodge,...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 94

08 Feb 2021

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Philippa interviews Helen Fisher about her book Space Hopper and also reviews: The Appeal by Janice Hallett, The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Cam...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 93

01 Feb 2021

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Philippa interviews Linwood Barclay about his new book "Find You First" and then takes a different approach to her book reviews by using the “Someth...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 92

25 Jan 2021

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Philippa interviews C L Taylor about her new book “The Island” and reviews “Girl A” by Abigail Dean, “Winterkill” by Ragnar Jonasson, “U...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 91

18 Jan 2021

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Philippa interviews C K McDonnell author of Stranger TImes and reviews The Chalet by Catherine Cooper, The Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths, The Angel of W...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 90

11 Jan 2021

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Philippa interviews Francis Quinn author of "The Smallest Man" and reviews "Tell Me The Truth About Life" curated by Cerys Matthews, "Someone We Know"...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 89

04 Jan 2021

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In this episode Philippa interviews Will Dean about his latest book "The Last Thing to Burn" and reviews "Hitler & Stalin" by Laurence Lees, "The Ther...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 88

28 Dec 2020

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This is a best of 2020 special! Philippa looks at her top 10 books that she has read this year and also interviews Doug Johnstone about his book “D...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 87

21 Dec 2020

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Its the Christmas special! Philippa talks to Lauren the 'BookTube sensation from "Lauren and the books" to find out her top 5 Christmas books. Books i...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 86

14 Dec 2020

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Philippa interview Fiona Cummins about her latest book “The Neighbour” and reviews “V2” by Robert Harris, “Playing Nice” by J P Delaney, “...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 85

07 Dec 2020

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Philippa interviews Deborah Masson about her latest book “Out for Blood” and she then also reviews “Cut Short” by M W Craven, “Truth Be Told...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 84

30 Nov 2020

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Philippa interviews Claire Askew about her book "Cover Your Tracks" and also reviews "The Vow" by Debbie Howells, "Planet Earth is Blue" by Nicole Pan...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 83

23 Nov 2020

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In this episode Philippa has a solution provided by a listener to the problem of opening a plastic bag with a face mask on - wonderful! She interviews...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 82

16 Nov 2020

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In this episode Philippa talks about online bookclubs and 3 podcasts she listens to. Philippa reviews 5 books and interviews author John Marrs! Books ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 81

09 Nov 2020

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A special episode! First Philippa looks at some interesting crime/writing compilations from “Howdunnit” edited by Martyn Edwards, “Noir from the...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 80

02 Nov 2020

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Philippa interviews Kia Abdullah about her book "Take It Back" and also reviews "Fallen Angel" by Chris Brookmyre, "The Illustrated Child" by Polly Cr...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode79

26 Oct 2020

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Philippa interviews Rosamund Lupton about her book "Three Hours" and also reviews "The List" by Carys Jones, "Lost" by Leona Deakin, "The Dead of Wint...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 78

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Peter James about his book “I Follow You” and then review “The Postscript Murders” by Elly Griffiths, “One Step Behind” by Lau...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode77

12 Oct 2020

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A packed episode! We have an unboxing of a "Book Box Club" Subscription box and an interview with three amazing authors: Gytha Lodge author of "Watchi...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 76

05 Oct 2020

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In this episode we have listeners questions for me to answer and an amazing interview with William Shaw about his latest book “Grave’s End”. We ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 75

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of books being read by our Facebook Group! Wonderful! We also have an interview with the fabulous Simon Mayo, talking about his wonderful new boo...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 74

20 Sep 2020

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In this episode Philippa unboxes a “My Chronicle Book Box” (Discount code: QUICK10) and interviews founder Louise about the company, the boxes you...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 73

13 Sep 2020

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In this episode Philippa interviews Phoebe Morgan, Editorial Director of Harper Collins about the publishing process and all that is involved. Philipp...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 72

07 Sep 2020

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In this episode Philippa interviews Elly Griffiths and talks to her about the Ruth Galloway series. Philippa also reviews 7 books: "The Hit List" (aud...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 71

31 Aug 2020

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This is a "Fifty Fifty" and Steve Cavanagh special! The book “Fifty Fifty” is published this week so Philippa looks at the book and then talks to ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 70

24 Aug 2020

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It is the special of all specials! In this episode (due to public demand) Philippa looks back at 2017/18 and her first 10 favourite books that she rev...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 69

17 Aug 2020

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In this episode Philippa talks about her lovely Facebook Group and all the books they are currently reading. She reviews “The End of Her” by Shari...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 68

10 Aug 2020

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In this episode Philippa talks about the books her Facebook Group are reading. She interviews The Sunday Times’ Bestselling author Sarah Vaughan abo...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 67

03 Aug 2020

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In this episode Philippa takes great delight in unboxing a "Book Club Box" subscription. She answers 5 listeners' questions and then reviews 3 simply ...