Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall
Episodes
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 52
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa recounts an embarrassing event (apologies - it wasn't her greatest moment) and reviews “Fifty Fifty” by Steve Cavanagh, “...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 51
13 Apr 2020
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In this episode Philippa reviews "Ash Mountain" by Helen Fitzgerald, "The Outcast Dead" by Elly Griffiths, "All In Her Head" by Nikki Smith and the gr...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 50
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa comes clean about what she had planned for the podcast and her change of mind. She reviews 4 books: "The Fallout" by Rebecca ...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 49
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Audiobooks and bookclubs - don’t give them up! In this episode Philippa reviews paperback “Trumpet” by Jackie Kay and hardback “Becoming” b...
Quick Book Reviews Episode 48
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa talks about how to get your reading mojo back at this difficult time. Books include: “Our little Cruelties” by Liz Nugen...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 47
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At this strange time, Philippa looks at some slightly different books, which include: “The Last Best Hope” by Una McCormack, “You are a badass”...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 46
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa tells a (frankly) terrible joke, so prepare yourself. She does a final review of "Haven't They Grown" by Sophie Hannah, now s...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 45
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa looks at more great books including the audiobook version of “Imposter” by LJ Ross, “Watching From The Dark” by Gytha...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 44
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa gets back to reviewing more books including: "The Waiting Rooms" by Eve Smith, "The House on the Lake" by Nuala Ellwood, "The...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 43
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode there is something a little different, as Philippa reviews her favourite bookish things that are not actually books! She lists her top...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 42
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa has found some chocolate and is back on form! Apologies for last week’s episode, dieting is clearly not a good idea. In thi...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 41
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa is on a diet, so be warned, she can barely talk. Thank goodness there are some decent books to discuss! Philippa reviews "Bad...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 40
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa talks about the books she has read this week and what is keeping her from reading even more! Books include “A Room Full Of ...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 39
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa looks at some of the most anticipated books due out in the next six months: “All The Rage” by Cara Hunter, “American Di...
Quick Book Review - Episode 38
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Book review podcast episode 38 in which Philippa looks at some fab books for you: “Angel” (Audiobook) by L J Ross, “Perfect Remains” (audioboo...
Quick Book Review - Episode 37
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa reviews 5 great ooks for you but with no chocolate in the house she finds it hard work! The books include: “Half of a Yello...
Quick Book Review - Episode 36
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa reviews the 6 books in the "Richard & Judy" Winter shortlist of 6 books. These include: "The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell,...
Quick Book Review - Episode 35
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is an audiobook special! Whether you love audiobooks, just tried a few or have never listened to any, this could be of interest. Philippa looks a...
Quick book Reviews - Episode 34
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode It’s the power of 3 with three amazing books, audiobooks & graphic novels to choose from! There are 3 Graphic Novels = “Ethel & Er...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 33
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa recounts the awful thing that happened to her last night and then recovers enough to tell you about lots and lots of books: V...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 32
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Philippa chats about some fabulous books to consider including: “Ms Ice Sandwich” by Mieoko Kawakami, “The Dilemma” by B A Paris, “Heavenfie...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 31
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa waffles on for far too long before she then starts talking about books! There are 7 books to review, so prepare for lots to c...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 30
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New podcast episode (30)! Philippa is delighted to unbox her latest parcel from “Book Box Club” which has just arrived. There will be spoilers if ...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 29
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 is here! Books books books! Philippa looks back in time to what she was reading a year ago to give you some more book ideas: "No Further Qu...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 28
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have some absolute corkers! From the compelling "My Lovely Wife" by Samantha Downing, to the super "Sycamore Gap" by L J Ross & the...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 27
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa is on the edge of her seat reviewing "Die Alone" by Simon Kernick, "The Janus Stone" by Elly Griffiths and for especially for...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 26
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode there may be some books you haven't heard of! Philippa starts with the more popular “Silent Companions” by Laura Purcell, but the...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 25
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa has a scary story (well it was scary for her!) and some fantastic new books to tell you about including "Grandmothers" By Sal...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 24
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Philippa talks about some great books for you to consider and gives a controversial opinion while she runs and hides in a cupboard! Bo...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 23
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's an October wrap-up but which was Philippa's favourite? With a total of 29 books read in the month (yikes!) and a mixture of paperbacks, hardbacks...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 22
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa talks about a recent read she loved, an audiobook with a surprise ending and two other publications. Included in the podcast ...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 21
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's award time! Looking for some new crime books to read? Well join Philippa as she talks through last night’s CWA Award Ceremony - an annual event...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 20
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa discusses rating books V films, she gives her verdict on 2 audiobooks she has just finished "1984" by George Orwell (BBC Dram...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 19
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa has some great books to review including "The Night Before Christmas" by Adam Kay, "Highfire" by Eoin Colfer, "The Dark Matte...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 18
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa reviews some brilliant recent reads, from "Between Two Evils" by Eva Dolan and "Someone is Lying" by Jenny Blackhurst as well...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 17
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this festival special, Philippa talks for far too long (sorry!) about her day at Cheltenham Literature Festival, taking you through the different e...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 16
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa talks about her first literary festival experience that did not go according to plan, she reviews The Secret of Cold Hill by ...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 15
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All the top books! In this episode Philippa reviews books she has recently given 9/10. These include: Sleep by C L Taylor, Nightingale Point by Luan G...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 14
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa chats (despite a sore throat) about: Moving by Jenny Eclair, Cross Kill by James Patterson, The Warehouse by Rob Hart, The Da...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 13
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
September Re-cap! In this episode Philippa talks about the books she read in September, highlights her top 3 as well as some other interesting reads. ...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 12
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa talks about the newly announced Richard & Judy Shortlist of books for Winter which are: Sleep by C L Taylor, The Familiars by...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 11
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa chats about 3 books she has read (The Long Call by Ann Cleaves, No Big Deal by Bethany Rutter & No Way Out by Cara Hunter), s...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 10
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa reviews three books she has just finished: The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths on audiobook, The Elevator Pitch by Linwood...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 9
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa talks about four books to consider which include: Don't close your eyes by Holly Seddon, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, Aft...
Quick Book Review - Episode 8
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Philippa chats too much about cups of tea, looks at books due to be published in December, reviews "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 7
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brand new jingle which is exciting! Philippa talks about her most favourite recent read - such a good book. She also has something to say about poetry...
Quick Book Reviews - Episode 6
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Philippa chats through her holiday reading in this 'holiday wrap-up' special. She has four top recommendations from the 17 she managed to read so ther...