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Quick Book Reviews

284 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

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.

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Episodes

Biscuit free books?

March 25, 2024 04:35 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MB

I interview Stuart Turton about his new book (publication date 28 March) “The Last Murder At The End Of The World”. I review Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner and Eye For An Eye by M J Arlidge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brilliant things!

March 18, 2024 04:17 - 15 minutes - 27.7 MB

So sorry for the short episode due to illness and echo from having to record at work! This week I mention the following: City On Fire by Graham Bartlett At The Time By Claire Powell A Bookshop of One's Own by Jane Cholmley Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor  The Classics Jigsaw puzzle by happily jigsaws - link here for 10% off their jigsaws: https://www.happilypuzzles.com/discount/QUICKBOOK10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hay Festival 2024 Special

March 15, 2024 04:15 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MB

I interview Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival all about the festival in Hay On Wye from 23rd May to June 2nd 2024. You can find out more information and book events now at: https://www.hayfestival.com Or you can call the Box Office on 01497 822 629 Heather’s Book recommendations are: The Universe versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Two Faves and One Flop

March 11, 2024 05:01 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MB

eThis week we have two favs and one flop. I Interview with Oskar Jensen about “Helle and Death” and review “They Both Die at the End “ by Adam Silvera and “Fourteen Days” by various authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime, AI and a series.

March 04, 2024 04:32 - 35 minutes - 65.4 MB

Interview with Jo Callaghan about her latest book called “Leave No Trace” the follow on to “In The Blink Of An Eye”. I also review “In Bloom” by C J Skuse and “ Geneva” by Richard Armitage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Great books

February 26, 2024 04:56 - 35 minutes - 65.6 MB

Philippa interviews Robert Thorogood about his latest book in the Marlow Murder Club Mystery called “The Queen of Poisons” She also reviews “In Memoriam” by Alice Winn and “The Cleaner” by Mark Dawson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two favs and one flop

February 19, 2024 05:06 - 30 minutes - 56 MB

This week I interview Chloe Seager about her book “Open Minded” and review “The Spy Coast” by Tess Gerritsen and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A variety pack!

February 12, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 55.1 MB

This week I interview Araminta Hall about her book “One Of The Good Guys”. And I review a variety of stories: “The Exhibitionist” By Charlotte Mendelson - An audiobook “The Stranger In her House” by John Marrs - A brand new book “A Guest in the House” by Emily Carroll - A Graphic Novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FAVS of the week

February 09, 2024 04:40 - 18 minutes - 33.3 MB

FAVS OF THE WEEK I tell you about my favourite things this week: FILM: American Fiction the film, directed by Cord Jefferson BOOK: Booksops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree AUDIOBOOK: The Reversal by Michael Connelly ICE CREAM: Ben & Jerry’s Sunny Honey Home. Product Placement - I was incentivised to watch American Fiction, but my review is an impartial one as I loved it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fancy a series?

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

In this week, by sheer fluke, each book I review is part of a series. I interview Jessica Bull about her debut “Miss Austen Investigates” And review: “Lost & Never Found” by Simon Mason “This Mortal Coikl” by Emily Suvada “Pages & Co - Tilly and the lost fairy tales” by Anna James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Kindle a swear word?

January 29, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 38.9 MB

The final short episode before we are back to the usual interviews and book chat. This episode looks at Kindles and other E-readers. Plus Philippa gives 3 book recommendations. Books mentioned: “Murder at the Book Festival” by Jane Bettany, “The Last Word” by Elly Griiffiths & “Murder After The Night Before” by Katy Brent. Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Favs & Flops

January 22, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MB

This is another short episode looking at some books Philippa read recently and while there were some huge favourites there were also some flops. Which books might they be? Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ditch The Reading Slump!

January 15, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes - 27.9 MB

Before the regular interviews restart on 5th February, we look at a few different aspects of reading and come up with some thoughts and recommendations. Today’s episode is all about how to ditch a reading slump, whether you are in one now or have been in the past. I look at the 5 levels of reading slumps and also the 5 approaches to take, plus some book recommendations.  Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Goodbye

December 18, 2023 05:15 - 36 minutes - 367 MB

I interview Lizzie Huxley-Jones author of “Make You Mine This Christmas” and also review a mixture of Christmas and non-Christmas books, as well as announcing a break from the podcast. I review “Murder At Holly House” by Denzil Meyrick “The Christmas Jigsaw Murders” by Alexandra Benedict “Mistletoe Malice” by Kathleen Farrell “Make You Mine This Christmas” by Lizzie Huxley-Jones and I interview this author as well “The Future” by Naomi Alderman “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver ...

5 minutes with James Swallow & Rachel Abbott

December 15, 2023 05:07 - 12 minutes - 130 MB

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great Books & Great Authors! Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson

December 11, 2023 05:14 - 54 minutes - 548 MB

I interview three leading authors; Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson. We discuss: The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves, The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett & The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson. I also review: 'Resurrection Walk' by Michael Connelly and 'Around The World in 80 Games' by Marucs du Sautoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with Dann McDorman & “The Pigeonhole”

December 08, 2023 05:05 - 14 minutes - 143 MB

5in5 A short special, looking at 2 recent interviews. 2 interviews. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books.

December 04, 2023 05:01 - 40 minutes - 414 MB

265 4/12  Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books.  We chat about the year, our Christmas plans and we each recommend 5 Christmas books for you to read. Lauren’s Five Books: Lovelight Farms by B K Boris And So This is Christmas By Brian Bilston The Christmas Appeal by Janice Halley All Change by Elizabeth Jane Howard Mistletoe Malice by Kathleen Farrell Philippa’s Five Books: The Christmas Jigsaw Murders by Alexandra Benedict The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson...

5in5 with Ken Follett & Harriet Evans

December 01, 2023 05:09 - 18 minutes - 185 MB

I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”.  A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terry Hayes & Jean Kwok Interviews

November 27, 2023 05:30 - 56 minutes - 566 MB

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 review “Sweetpea” by C J Skuse, “Spy Family Volume 6” by Tatsuya Endo and “That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon” by Kimberly Lemming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with Victoria Hislop & Victoria Selman

November 24, 2023 05:45 - 15 minutes - 154 MB

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman “All The Little Liars”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with Rob Wilkins about Terry Pratchett & also with Andrew Pettegree

November 20, 2023 05:24 - 51 minutes - 524 MB

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 joint head of the Pratchett Literary Estate ”The Book At War” by Andrew Pettegree and I speak to Andrew about this book. “The Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie  “Natural Causes” by James Oswald and “Into The Uncanny” by Danny Robins  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5in5 with Holly Bourne & Mark Wightman

November 17, 2023 05:22 - 14 minutes - 148 MB

5in5 A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Holly Bourne “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Hamilton & Helen Fisher interviews

November 13, 2023 05:02 - 46 minutes - 474 MB

I interview Karen Hamilton about “The Contest” and Helen Fisher about “Joe Nuthin’s Guide To Life”. I also review “The First 48 Hours” by Simon Kernick, “The Kill” by Jane Casey (audiobook version) and “One Foot In The Grave” (audio dramatised version) by David Renwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with John Connolly & G T Karber

November 10, 2023 05:18 - 17 minutes - 179 MB

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: John Connelly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and G T Karber about “Murdle - More Killer Puzzles”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with James Swallow & Rachel Abbott

November 06, 2023 05:03 - 44 minutes - 452 MB

I interview James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”. Plus I review: “Someday Maybe” by Onyx Nwabineli, “The Night House” by Jo Nesbo and “Goodbye Eri” by Tatsuya Fujimoto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with Catherine Howard Ryan & Adam Sharp

November 03, 2023 05:03 - 15 minutes - 158 MB

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Catherine Howard Ryan about “The Trap” and Adam Sharp about “The Wheel Is Spinning But The Hamster Is Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Follett & Harriet Evans Interviews

October 30, 2023 05:07 - 47 minutes - 482 MB

I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. I also review “A Spoonful of Murder” by J M Hall, “Spy Family - Book 5” by Tatsuya Endo and “Shatter Me” by Tahereh Mafi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with Mark Dawson and Fulton Ross

October 27, 2023 04:03 - 12 minutes - 122 MB

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with Dann McDorman and “The Pigeonhole”

October 23, 2023 04:22 - 36 minutes - 372 MB

I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole” I also review “Lark Rise to Candleford” by Flora Thompson, “Carrie” by Stephen King and “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with Shari Lapena & J P Delaney

October 20, 2023 04:06 - 12 minutes - 125 MB

5in5 A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Shari Lapena about “Everyone is Lying” and I interview JP Delaney about “The First Wife”. I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Hislop & Victoria Selman Interviews

October 16, 2023 04:45 - 47 minutes - 485 MB

I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman about “All The Little Liars”. I also review” The Last Devil to Die” by Richard Osman (as an audiobook) “Invasive Species” by Rachelle Atalla (available on BBC Sounds as a 5 part drama) and “The List” by Yomi Adegoke. Plus a reader’s question kindly answered by Quercus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 in 5 with Nina Millns & Kate Mascarenhas

October 13, 2023 04:02 - 12 minutes - 122 MB

5in5 A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Nina Millns about “Goddesses” and also interview Kate Mascarenhas about “Hokey Pokey”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with Holly Bourne & Mark Wightman

October 09, 2023 04:24 - 42 minutes - 434 MB

I interview Holly Bourne about “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”. I also review “The Trial” by Rob Rinder, “Bad Blood” by Lorna Sage and “The Little Elephant Who Wants To Fall Asleep” by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with Adele Parks & Eva Verde

October 06, 2023 03:20 - 13 minutes - 24.4 MB

2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Adele Parks “Just Between Us”  Eva Verde “In Bloom”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Connolly & G T Karber (Murdle) Interviews

October 02, 2023 04:24 - 46 minutes - 470 MB

I interview John Connolly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and also interview G T Karber about “Murdle - More Killer Puzzles”.  Plus I review “you’d Look Better As A Ghost” by Joanna Wallace, “Light Seekers” by Femi Kayode and “The Murmurs” by Michael J Malone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Winter Weekend Special

September 29, 2023 04:03 - 18 minutes - 183 MB

A special interview Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival all about The Winter Weekend. We discuss this year’s event, what to expect, how to book and what makes this festival so very special. To get more information and book tickets follow this link: https://www.hayfestival.com/winter-weekend/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with Catherine Ryan Howard & Adam Sharp

September 25, 2023 04:09 - 46 minutes - 471 MB

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 review “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi, “The Treatment” by Sarah Moorhead and “Spy Family” by Tatsuya Endo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 minutes with Ruth Ware & Sam Ripley

September 22, 2023 04:01 - 9 minutes - 18 MB

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Ruth Ware “Zero Days”  Sam Ripley “Rule of Three” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Dawson & Fulton Ross

September 18, 2023 04:03 - 41 minutes - 419 MB

I interview Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and interview Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Plus I review “The Lie Maker” By Linwood Barclay, “The Shadow Cabinet” By Juno Dawson and “The Seventh Son” by Sebastian Faulks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Feeney & Vaseem Khan

September 15, 2023 04:01 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MB

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Alice Feeney about her latest book “Good Bad Girl”  & Vaseem Khan about his latest book “Death Of A Lesser God” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with Shari Lapena & JP Delaney

September 11, 2023 04:07 - 39 minutes - 401 MB

I interview Shari Lapena about “Everyone is Lying” and I also interview JP Delaney about “The First Wife”. I also review “You’re Not Supposed To Die Tonight” by Kalynn Bayron, “Abroad In Japan” by Chris Broad and “The Simple Truth” by James Buckler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Cavanagh & Sara Ochs

September 08, 2023 04:03 - 12 minutes - 22.1 MB

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Steve Cavanagh “Kill For Me. Kill For You.” Sarah Ochs “The Dive”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina Millns & Kate Mascarenhas

September 04, 2023 04:05 - 41 minutes - 418 MB

I interview Nina Millns about “Goddesses” and also interview Kate Mascarenhas about “Hokey Pokey” plus I review: The House Hunt by C M Ewan None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clare Mackintosh & Fiona Cummins

September 01, 2023 04:01 - 15 minutes - 161 MB

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Clare Mackintosh “A Game Of Lies” Fiona Cummins "All Of Us Are Broken”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adele Parks & Eva Verde Interviews

August 28, 2023 04:01 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MB

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 in the Day” by Claire Keegan “The Turnglass” Gareth Rubin  And “The Body on Skafell Pike” by S J Brooke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Buchanan, Veronica Henry & Stef Penney

August 25, 2023 04:03 - 15 minutes - 161 MB

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed. 3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Greg Buchanan “Consumed”  Veronica Henry “Thirty Days in Paris” Stef Penney “The Beasts of Paris”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interviews with Ruth Ware & Sam Ripley

August 21, 2023 04:01 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MB

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, “The Book Of Lost Names” by Kristin Carmel and “Between Us” by Mhairi McFarlane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

M W Craven, Nicole Trope & Ruth Kelly

August 18, 2023 04:01 - 13 minutes - 133 MB

A short special, looking at 3 authors recently interviewed. 3 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: M W Craven “Fearless” Nicole Trope “The Truth About The Accident” Ruth Kelly “The Villa”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interesting reads

August 14, 2023 04:01 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MB

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 Rebecca Yarros Bodily Harm by Margaret Atwood The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.