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Quick Book Reviews
Philippa Hall
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I love books (and biscuits) but there are so many great books to choose from! This weekly podcast includes author interviews, book reviews, chat and biscuits.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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16/06/2025

Shall we move to France? Martin Edwards interview

I interview Martin Walker about An Enemy in the VillageI review: The Gathering by CJ Tudor. It's Always The Husband by CL Taylor& An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa TahirMartin Edwards recommends:Sir Nigel by Arthur Conan DoyleA Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensThe Cruel Sea by Nicholas Montsarrat.You can email Philippa here: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32m
13/06/2025

Brand new V E Schwab interview

I interview V E Schwab about “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil”V E Schwab recommends:Tipping The Velvet by Sarah Waters The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham JonesThe Green Bone Saga (1st book in series is Jade City) by Fonda LeeThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30m
09/06/2025

Spotlight on promoting & reviewing books

I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director as a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. Today Alison answers a question about book blurbs.I review the following books:The Death Of Us by Abigail DeanShy Creatures by Clare Chambers 18 by Alice LoxtonSusie chats about her book reviewing journey so far and her plans for the future.Susie recommends:The Death Of Us by Abigail DeanThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast: You can email the podcastl: [email protected]: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42m
06/06/2025

Linwood Barclay does HORROR

I interview Linwood Barclay about WhistleLinwood recommends 3 books:The Big Empty by Robert CraisLong Island by Colm TóibínTom Lake by Ann Patchett(And also mentions The Blue Hammer by Ross Macdonald)You can email the podcast: [email protected] can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26m
02/06/2025

David Headley discusses Capital Crime + an author interview

I chat to David Headley about Capital Crime. Information on the festival can be found here: https://www.capitalcrime.orgI interview Salma Ibrahim about Salutation RoadI review:Into the Fire by GD WrightDeath At The White Hart by Chris ChibnallGlitterball by Yasmin Wilde.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39m
30/05/2025

Ready for a BOOK TAG?

10 bookish things I don’t buy - book tag.(Book tag originally done by Shades of Orange on YouTube)BookmarksBooks signed by authorBook formats - not special editionHarbacksBookish swagBook cart Book subscription serviceBook journalEbooksKindleThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16m
26/05/2025

Author interview with Jane Casey & Philippa's top picks

I interview Jane Casey about her latest book The Secret Room I review: This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBrideBy Your Side by Ruth Jones & The Trad Wife’s Secret by Liane Child.The three books Jane Casey recommends are The Guests by Agnes RavatnThe Last Days of Summer by Sara ManningThe Death of Us by Abigail Dean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38m
23/05/2025

Have you read Sci-Fi Noir?

I interview Adam Oyebanji about Esperance Adam recommends:Places In The Darkness by Chris BrookmyreThe Naked Sun by Isaac AsimovAll System Red by Martha WellsThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26m
19/05/2025

Philippa's Page Turners: Food, ghosts & good books

Interview with Daria Lavelle about Aftertaste.I review: Homemade God by Rachel JoyceNightshade by Michael ConnollyThe Honesty Box by Lucy Brazier, The First Murder on Mars by Sam WilsonI interview Daria Lavelle about her book: Aftertaste Daria recommends:The Princess Bride by William Goldman Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Candy House by Jennifer Egan The podcast can be found:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33m
16/05/2025

Exploring Dystopian Fiction with 'The Quiet' Author Barnaby Martin

I interview Barnaby Martin about The QuietBarnaby’s book recommendations are:The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England by Marc MorrisWhen We Were Orphans by Kazuo IshiguroTomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25m
12/05/2025

Publishing secrets, books I love & a debut author

Books, Authors, and Publishing SecretsI chat to Alison Barrow PR Director for the start of a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. I review the following books:The Hidden Life of Trees, a graphic adaptation.The Gentleman From Peru by Andre Aciman.Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinski, those I interview Charlotte Paradise about Overspill Charlotte recommends:The Lesser Bohemians by Eimear McBride What Red Was by Rosie PriceOkay Days by Jenny Mustard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40m
09/05/2025

Fantasy Writing Secrets: Joe Abercrombie about 'The Devils'

Interview with Joe Abercrombie about his latest book The DevilsThe three books JOE RECOMMENDS:Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryThe L A Quartet by James EllroyThe Civil War by Shelby FooteYou can find the Quick Book Reviews Podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29m
05/05/2025

What's it REALLY like to open a bookshop?

I interview Laura and Ross from Station BooksStation Books website: https://stationbooks.co.ukHardy's Books Youtube channel: UCbQetFvMecZV9SxVQdI9gXgLaura recommends:Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelA Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Ross recommends:Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeExhalation by Ted ChiangThe Dance of Shadows by Rogba Payne. The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42m
02/05/2025

Inside Spellbound: Georgia Leighton Talks Magic, Secrets & Sorcery"

Interview with Georgia Leighton author of SPELLBOUNDGeorgia recommends:Beauty by Robin McKinley, Hamnet by Maggie O’FarrellSpinning Silver by Naomi Novik. The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26m
28/04/2025

Uncovering The Cleaner – Mary Watson on Truth, Trauma & Tension

Philippa interviews Mary Watson about THE CLEANER& Philippa reviews:I Bet You'd Look Good In A Coffin by Katie BrentThe Stand-In Dad by Alex Summers, Breaking The Dark by Lisa Jewell andSword Catcher by Cassandra Clare.Mary recommends:A Stranger In The Family by Jane CaseyHere One Moment by Lianne MoriartyIt Should Have been You by Andrea MaraThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28m
25/04/2025

Author Antonia Hodgson Discusses 'The Raven Scholar': Journey from Historical Fiction to Epic Fantasy

Interview with Antonia Hodgson about The Raven ScholarAntonia recommends:Greenteeth by Molly O’NeillThe Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le GuinThey by Kay DickThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Author Antonia Hodgson Discusses 'The Raven Scholar': Journey from Historical Fiction to Epic Fantasy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27m
21/04/2025

Human Remains by Jo Callaghan | Killer Concepts & Crime Fiction with a Twist

I review: When women were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill, The Cure by Eve Smith. Two poetry books: Wild Remedy and Becoming By Poetry PrescriptionBored to Death, A Board Game Shop Mystery by CJ Connor.And I interview Jo Callaghan about Human RemainsJo recommends:The Death of Us By Abigail DeanYour Are Here by David NichollsThe Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41m
18/04/2025

Unleashing A Language of Dragons: S. F. Williamson on Magic, Power & Storytelling

Interview with S F Williamson about A Language of Dragons S F Williamson recommends:When Women Were Dragons by Kelly BarnhillThe Awakening of Miss Primm by Sanmartin Fenollera and translated by Sonia Soto.The Goldfinch by Donna TarttThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28m
14/04/2025

Solving Mysteries with Jessica Bull

I interview Jessica Bull about "A Fortune Most Fatal"Books reviewed:Squeaky Clean by Callum McSorleyCarl's Doomsday Scenario: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanFamous Last Words by Gillian McAllisterJessica Bull recommends:Rebecca Romney’ “Jane Austen's Bookshelf”Jill Johnson’s “Bella Donna”Mel Pennant’s “A Murder For Miss Hortense” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37m
11/04/2025

What's it like to work for a publisher & be a book influencer?

I interview Olivia-Savannah Roach We discuss being a book influencer and working in publishing.Links to Olivia’s channels:http://www.youtube.com/@OliviasCatastropheinstagram.com/oliviascatastrophetiktok.com/@oliviascatastropheOlivias recommends:The Ragpicker King By Cassandra ClareWelcome to Forever by Nathan TavaresThe Fifth Season by N K JemisinLink to Tor UK Publishing: https://www.panmacmillan.com/tor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33m
07/04/2025

History, crime and Alan Bennett

Interview with Jo Harkin about “The Pretender” Book reviews:The Whalebone Theatre by Joanne QuinnA Voice in the Night by Simon MasonKilling Time by Alan BennettJo Harkin recommends:Winter King by Thomas PennThe Cauliflower by Nicola Barkerthe Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33m
04/04/2025

John Scalzi - When The Moon Hits Your Eye

Interview with John Scalzi about his latest book “When The Moon Hits Your Eye” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26m
31/03/2025

And then a Hero comes along.

I interview Katie Buckley about her book “Hero”And I review:The Lost Passenger by Frances QuinnDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanThe Impossible Thing By Belinda BauerPlusKatie’s book recommendations are:The We Free Men by Terry PratchettBy Grand Central Station I Sat Down And Wept by Elizabeth SmartSoft Core by Brittany Newell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31m
28/03/2025

Hannah Kaner Interview - Fallen Gods Trilogy

Interview with Hannah Kaner about FAITHBREAKER Hannah recommends:Idolfire by Grace Curtis The Map of Knowledge by Violet MollerThe Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26m
24/03/2025

3 Book Reviews & Jamie West interview

I review:The Library of the Dead by T. L. HuchuMissing White Woman by Kellye GarrettSmall Bomb at Dimperley by Lissa Evans.And I interview Jamie West about his latest book: Murder at the Matinee.Jamie recommends:Burying Jericho by William HusseyThe List of Suspicious Things by Jennie GodfreySwimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jędrowski,  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42m
21/03/2025

Fantasy Friday - Rebecca Thorne interview

I interview Rebecca Thorne about “Tea You At The Alter” her latest book in the ‘Tomes & Tea’ quartet The 3 books that Rebecca recommends:This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mahtar and Max GladstoneNever Split the Difference by Chris Voss & Tahl RazThe Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31m
17/03/2025

Three different (and really good) books

Philippa interviews Trevor Wood about “The Silent Killer” and reviews Annie Bot by Sierra Greer & Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare KuKu.Link to Trevor’s fundraising for Alzheimers Research: https://justgiving.com/page/trevor-wood-1731935935062Trevor recommends:Blood Like Mine by Stuart NevillePaperboy by Callum McSorley A Serpent in the Garden by Howard Linskey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30m
14/03/2025

Fancy a festival of books?

Philippa Interviews Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival.To book tickets for the Hay Festival and find out information about events click here: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/homeHeather’s 3 book recommendations:Meditation for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanThe Peanut Jones series by Rob BiddulphConfessions by Catherine Airey  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36m
10/03/2025

Top Crime book & Kate Fagan interview

Today Philippa reviews: The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey Tell Me a Dragon by Jackie MorrisSpring Unfurled by Angela Harding.Plus Philippa interviews Kate Fagan about The Three Lives of Cate Kay.Kate recommends:Bel Canto by Ann PratchettThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakPlain Bad Heroines by Emily Danforth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31m
07/03/2025

Friday Fantasy Special: Saara El-Arifi

Philippa interviews Saara El-Arifi about her latest book CURSEBOUNDSaara’s three book recommendations are:The Deep by Rivers Solomon.The Fifth Season by N. K. JemisinThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20m
03/03/2025

Favourites? book tag

Philippa reviews: The Poppy War by R F KuangA Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay. Deadfall by A K TurnerPlus Philippa does the Favourites book tag.10 Questions:1. A book you tell people is your favourite2. A book that is your guilty pleasure3. A book everyone loved but you didn’t4. A book you read the fastest5. A book that deserves more hype6. A book that you reread the most7. A book that has your favourite characters 8. A book that made you cry9. A book you think everyone needs to read10. A book you wish everyone would give a shot even if it’s out of their comfort zone(Book tag inspired by Larry on YouTube and their “Book Recommendation Tag” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25m
28/02/2025

Breakdowns & Books - see trigger warnings in notes

I talk to Tyrone from BookishDadReads about his experience with mental health challenges and the books.Please note we discuss some serious subjects including child abuse and suicide. Tyrone’s own book is called “What Comes After Rock Bottom” (by Tyrone Reid)Tyrone’s 3 Fantasy book recommendations:Red Rising by Pierce BrownBlood Over Bright Haven by ML Wang.Dungeon Crawler Carl: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 1 by Matt DinnimanTyrone’s 3 Crime series recommendations:The Puppet Show by M W CravenIn The Blink Of An Eye by Jo Callaghan The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38m
24/02/2025

There's a new CARA HUNTER book out!

I interview Cara Hunter about her brand new crime book “Making A Killing”And I review The Dentist by Tim Sullivan Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen FieldingThe Archers Unseen by Julie BeckettCara Hunter recommends the following 3 books:The Memory Game by Nicci FrenchUnfortunately She Was A Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36m
17/02/2025

Kindness & Killing with Helen Fields

Today I interview Helen Fields about her book, The Profiler, And review: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie LeongBy Any Other Name by Jodie Picoult  A Beginner's Guide to Dying by Simon Boas.The Tim Sullivan DS Cross series Helen Fields recommendsRemarkbly Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltHex by Thomas Olde HeuveltA Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32m
10/02/2025

Strongly recommended...

I interview Kate Greathead about The Book Of George I review: Life Hacks for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin. The Dentist by Tim Sullivan & The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan, the first two in the series. Kate Greathead recommends:Stoner by John WilliamsMrs. Caliban by Rachel Angles,A House in Norway by Vigdis HjorthThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25m
07/02/2025

T J Klune Special

Interview with T J Klune about The Bones Beneath My SkinT J Klune recommends: Flamer by Mike CuratoTales from the Gas Station by Jack TownsendClown in a Cornfield by Adam CesareThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24m
03/02/2025

Welcome back! We chat to Jenny Morris

I interview Jenny Morris about 'An Ethical Guide to Murder'. Plus I review 'Family Politics' by John O’Farrell, 'Beautiful Ugly' by Alice Feeney and I mention 'Human Remains' by Jo Callaghan.Jenny Morris' 3 book recommendations are:Stuart Turton's The Last Murder at the End of the World. Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower.Asia Mackay’s A Serial Killer’s Guide to MarriageThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24m
31/01/2025

Grady Hendrix special!

I talk to Grady Hendrix all about his new book “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls”Grady’s 3 book recommendations are:The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine, and you might know it's called fromLolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend WarnerI Await the Devil's Coming by Mary Maclane  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27m
16/12/2024

TOP BOOKS of 2024 & Elly Griffiths Interview

I interview Elly Griffiths about her new book “The Frozen People” and I give my top 12 books of 2024.ALSO:Elly recommends 3 books for us:Beautiful People by Amanda JenningsNotes on a Drowning by Anna Sharpe.Stone Blind by Natalie HaynesPHILIPPA’s TOP READS OF 2024The Betrayal of Thomas True by A. J. WestWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixRubbernecker by Belinda Bauer. Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness.The Home Child by Liz Berry.The Mercy Chair by M. W. Craven.The Spell Shop by Sarah Beth Durst. Brotherless Night by V. V. GaneshananthanNightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie 10. A Bookshop of one's own by Jane Cholmeley,11.After the Storm by G. D Wright12.The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable.Honourable mention: The Guncle by Steven Rowley. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28m
09/12/2024

Wreckages, Houses & Hauntings

I interview Dan Malikin about “The Wreckage of Us”I also review “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix, “How to Tell a Haunted House” by Grady Hendrix, “House of Frank” by Kay Sinclair“The Proof of My Innocence” by Jonathan Coe.Dan Malakin recommends:Why Don’t You Love Me? by Paul B RaineySelfie by Will Storr, All The Little Liars by Victoria Selman LINKS:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27m
02/12/2024

Christmas book recommendations with Lauren

I am joined by Lauren, from Lauren And The Books on Youtube to discuss Christmas, seasonal reading and our top 5 Christmas books.Link to Lauren’s Youtube account:https://youtube.com/@laurenandthebooksLauren recommends:The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore Time of the Child by Niall WilliamsGifts by Laura Barnett.The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad LloydPlus an extra: The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel SlaterPhilippa recommends:Death Comes at Christmas by variousLook Up Handsome by Jack Strange The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita ProseMake the Season Bright by Ashley Herring BlakeThe Visitor. It's by Sergio Gomez. Plus an extra: Happy Bloody Christmas by Jo Middleton  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37m
25/11/2024

History, Lists, Fairytales &Trekkers

I interview Toby Clements about his latest book “A Good Deliverance”I also review:The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie GodfreyRed Shirts by John Scalzi.  Irmina by Barbara Yelin. The Fairytale Fan Club by Richard AyoadeToby recommends:The Heron's Catch by Susan CurranNiccolo Rising by Dorothy DunnettLotharingia By Simon WinderFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30m
18/11/2024

End of Year Book Tag

I mention Everything You Have by Kate RubyAnd review: Frankie By Graham NortonThe Waiting by Michael ConnellyThe Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie GilmoreAnd I do the End Of Year Book Tag!Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25m
11/11/2024

Are we thrilled?

I interview Louise Candlish about her latest book “Our Holiday”Philippa reviews:Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Here One Moment & Apples Never Fall by Leanne MoriartyGone by Michael GrantLouise recommends:The First Girl by Claire McGowanFollow the Butterfly by Martha KaukonenEverything You have by Kate RubyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31m
04/11/2024

Theatres, Violins, Ledges & Lanterns!

I interview Anne Corlett about her latest book The Theatre of Glass and Shadows  and I review:The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable,The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka HiiragiThe Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini. Anne recommends:Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks. High Vaultage by Chris & Jen SugdenThe Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hearst by Katie Lumsden Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31m
28/10/2024

Have you read this?

I Interview Lucy Jane Wood about her book “Rewitched”.I review:“We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman“Precipice” by Robert Harris“Dallergut Dream Department Store” by Miye LeeLUCY recommends:First-Time Caller By B K BorisonGreen Dot By Madeleine Gray Bellies by Nicola Dinan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32m
21/10/2024

Thrills and spills

I interview Ellery Lloyd about their latest book “The Final Act Of Juliet Willoughby” I review: Isolation Island by Louise MinchinHolmes and Moriarty by Gareth Rubin, Mistress of Lies by K. M. Enright& Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose Ellery Lloyd recommend:The Last Truths We Told By Holly WattThe Sirens by Emilia HartA Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29m
14/10/2024

Loving and not loving

I interview Laura Dockrill author of I Love, I Love You, I Love You,I review:The Hotel Avocado by Bob MortimerOnce Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie GarberTin Man by Sarah WinmanLaura recommends:Glassmaker by Tracy ChevalierHow To Be Both by Ali SmithNibbles, the Very Hungry Book Monster By Emma YarlettFollow the podcast:Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28m
07/10/2024

You need to read this!

I interview Jane Casey about her latest book “A Stranger In The Family”and I review After The Storm G D WrightPity by Andrew McMillan Alex Rider: Snakehead - The Graphic Novel - by Anthony Horowitz and Antony Johnston & Amrit BirdiJane Casey recommends:Small Bomb at Dimperley by Lissa EvansBlood Like Mine by Stuart NevilleThe Torrent by Danuka McKenzie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28m
30/09/2024

Kings & Emperors

I interview Annie Garthwaite about her latest book The King's Mother and I review:Graveyard Shift by M. L. Rio, Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees BrennanKilling Time by Jodi Taylor. Annie recommends:Glorious Exploits by Ferdia LennonThe Tower by Flora Carr Clear by Carys Davies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25m