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Quick Book Reviews

288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 86

December 14, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 85.2 MB

Philippa interview Fiona Cummins about her latest book “The Neighbour” and reviews “V2” by Robert Harris, “Playing Nice” by J P Delaney, “33 Women” by Isabel Ashdown, “As good as it gets” by Romesh Raganathan“ and “A Symphony of Echoes” by Jodi Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 85

December 07, 2020 00:01 - 44 minutes - 81 MB

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” by Kia Abdullah, “The Salt Path” by Raynor Winn and “13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” by Amy Morin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 84

November 30, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 72.2 MB

Philippa interviews Claire Askew about her book "Cover Your Tracks" and also reviews "The Vow" by Debbie Howells, "Planet Earth is Blue" by Nicole Panteleakos, "A Year of Living Danishly" by Helen Russell and "Call for the Dead" By John Le Carre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 83

November 23, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 64 MB

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 Simon Kernick about his new book “Kill A Stranger” and also reviews “Inside Out” by Chris McGeorge, “The Death of Mrs Westaway” by Ruth Ware, “A Kind of Spark” by Elle McNicoll and “The Minders” by John Marrs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 82

November 16, 2020 00:10 - 40 minutes - 74.4 MB

In this episode Philippa talks about online bookclubs and 3 podcasts she listens to. Philippa reviews 5 books and interviews author John Marrs! Books reviewed include "What Lies Between Us" by John Marrs, "Remember Me" by Amy McLellan, "The Archers - Ambridge At War' By Catherine Miller, "Platform Seven" by Louise Doughty and "On Borrowed Time" by Adam Croft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 81

November 09, 2020 00:01 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MB

A special episode! First Philippa looks at some interesting crime/writing compilations from “Howdunnit” edited by Martyn Edwards, “Noir from the bar - 30 Crime & Mystery Shorts” Compiled by Simon Bewick & Vic Watson, “Mortification” Edited by Robin Robertson and “The Crime Writers Guide to Police Practice & Procedure” by Michael O’Byrne. THEN we have a review of “Hard Time” by Jodi Taylor and an interview with her - what an amazing author - talking about which is her favourite character in th...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 80

November 02, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 92 MB

Philippa interviews Kia Abdullah about her book "Take It Back" and also reviews "Fallen Angel" by Chris Brookmyre, "The Illustrated Child" by Polly Crosby, "Punching The Air" by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam, "Once Upon A River" by Diane Setterfield and "Because Of You" by Dawn French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode79

October 26, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 65 MB

Philippa interviews Rosamund Lupton about her book "Three Hours" and also reviews "The List" by Carys Jones, "Lost" by Leona Deakin, "The Dead of Winter" by Nicola Upson and "Untamed" by Glennon Doyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 78

October 19, 2020 03:01 - 45 minutes - 83 MB

I interview Peter James about his book “I Follow You” and then review “The Postscript Murders” by Elly Griffiths, “One Step Behind” by Lauren North, “Precious You” by Helen Monks Takhar and “The Bass Rock” by Evie Wyld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode77

October 12, 2020 03:00 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MB

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 "Watching From The Dark", Nikki Smith author of "All In Her Head" and Lauren North author of "One Step Behind". Plus Philippa's book reviews of "Moonflower Murder" by Anthony Horowitz, "Before I Saw You" by Emily Houghton, "Take Me In" by Sabine Durrant, "Run, Rebel" by Manjeet Mann and "What Lies Beneath" by Adam Croft.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 76

October 05, 2020 03:02 - 47 minutes - 86.3 MB

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 also review “Home Stretch” by Graham Norton, “Atomic Love” by Jeannie Fields, “Take Me Home” by Alex Hart and “How To Survive The End Of The World” by Aaron Gillies.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 75

September 27, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 59 MB

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 book “Knife Edge”. Plus reviews of “The Heart’s Invisible Furies” by John Boyne, “The Wives” by Tarryn Fisher, “Easy Peasy Doggy Squeeze” by Steve Mann, “Friend Request” by Laura Marshall and “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. Wow, wow and wow!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 74

September 20, 2020 23:02 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MB

In this episode Philippa unboxes a “My Chronicle Book Box” (Discount code: QUICK10) and interviews founder Louise about the company, the boxes you can choose and how she goes about selecting the contents. Philippa then reviews 7 books including: “Just Like The Other Girls” by Claire Douglas, “Blood Lines” by Angela Marsons, “The Silent Daughter” by Emma Christie, “Goodbye Perfect” by Sara Barnard, “Underland” by Robert Macfarlane, "The Switch" by Beth O'Leary (audiobook) and “When The Coffee ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 73

September 13, 2020 23:01 - 49 minutes - 90.2 MB

In this episode Philippa interviews Phoebe Morgan, Editorial Director of Harper Collins about the publishing process and all that is involved. Philippa also reviews: “His and Hers” by Alice Feeney, “The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware, “The Final Cut” by S J Watson, “Plan For the Worst” by Jodi Taylor, “Silver Sparrow” by Tayari Jones, “Fearless” by Allen Stroud and the audiobook “Down the Line” by Pam Ayres.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 72

September 07, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 72.3 MB

In this episode Philippa interviews Elly Griffiths and talks to her about the Ruth Galloway series. Philippa also reviews 7 books: "The Hit List" (audiobook version) by Holly Seddon, "The Woman In Blue" by Elly Griffiths, "Here Is The Beehive" by Sarah Crossan, "You Can Trust Me" by Emma Rowley, "I am, I am, I am" by Maggie O'Farrell, "Orfeia" by Joanne M. Harris, "The Sentient" by Nadia Afifi & "All The Lonely People" by Mike Gayle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 71

August 31, 2020 04:02 - 36 minutes - 66 MB

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 Steve about how the idea for the story came about and what inspired it. Philippa then looks at each book in the Eddie Flynn series and the standalone “Twisted”. She also reviews 4 other books including “The Weight of Water” by Sarah Crossan, “Sensible Footwear - A Girl’s Guide” by Kate Charlesworth, “Nowhere to be found” by Louisa De Lange and “The ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 70

August 24, 2020 04:02 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MB

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 reviewed PLUS a wonderful author interview! So we have: “I am Pilgrim” by Terry Hayes, “ Death Knocks Twice” by Robert Thorogood, “The Betrayals” by Fiona Neill, “The Child” by Fiona Barton, “Places in the Darkness” by Chris Brookmyre, “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult, “He Said She Said” by Erin Kelly, “Moonrise” by Sarah Crossan. “The Truth Ab...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 69

August 17, 2020 04:03 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MB

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 Lapena and also gets to interview Shari herself about this wonderful book! Philippa reviews “Seven Bridges” by L J Ross, “The Girl Before” by J P Delaney, “The Bookshop” by Penelope Fitzgerald and “Daughter of Smoke & Bone” (Audiobook) by Laini Taylor.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 68

August 10, 2020 04:02 - 38 minutes - 69.9 MB

In this episode Philippa talks about the books her Facebook Group are reading. She interviews The Sunday Times’ Bestselling author Sarah Vaughan about her latest book called “Little Disasters”. Philippa also reviews “The Second Sleep” by Robert Harris, “Dear Emmie Blue” by Lia Louis, “The Last to Know” by Jo Furniss & “The Apocalypse” by Jason Parent. Fantastic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 67

August 03, 2020 04:02 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MB

In this episode Philippa takes great delight in unboxing a "Book Club Box" subscription. She answers 5 listeners' questions and then reviews 3 simply stellar books! They are "The Other Passenger" by Louise Candlish, "Black Flamingo" by Dean Atta and "Six Years" by Harlan Coben. Philippa also interviews Louise Candlish about her wonderful new book. Splendid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 66

July 27, 2020 04:06 - 46 minutes - 85 MB

In this episode Philippa chats through the books her Facebook Group are reading at the moment. She reviews “Killing Rock” by Robert Daws and interviews him about the book and the reasons behind its creation. She also reviews “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt, “Dark Skies” by L J Ross, “Those Who Were Loved”  (audiobook) by Victoria Hislop and “Rivers of London - Water Weed”  (Graphic Novel) by Ben Aaronovitch. Happy Days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 65

July 20, 2020 04:05 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MB

In this episode Philippa unboxes a "Books That Matter" monthly subscription box. She reviews "A Song of Isolation" By Michael J Malone and then interviews the author himself, which is very exciting! Other books reviewed in this episode include "A Rising Man" by Abir Mukherjee", "The Dispatcher" by John Scalzi (Audio Book) and "Pumpkin Heads" by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks (YA Graphic Novel). All different but all interesting!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 64

July 13, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MB

In this episode Philippa Interviews The Sunday Times’ Bestselling author Gillian McAllister and reviews her wonderful new book “How to Disappear”. Philippa talks about her lovely Facebook Group and reviews other books including “Clap When you Land” by Elizabeth Acevedo, “If I Had Your Face” by Frances Cha, “Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race”  by Reni Eddo-Lodge and “I Feel Bad About My Neck” by Nora Ephron.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 63

July 06, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 65.9 MB

In this episode Philippa reviews “Queenie” by Candice Carty-Williams, which she has just read for the second time. She reviews “The Catch” by T M Logan on audiobook, “This Is Not A Love Story” by Mary Hargreaves and the “Lockdown Parenting Hell  Podcast” by Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe. Plus she interviews the super Jenny Blackhurst about her great books including her latest “Someone Is Lying”. Lovely!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 62

June 29, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MB

In this episode Philippa interviews Matson Taylor, author of “The Miseducation of Evie Epworth”. She also reviews “The First Lie” by A J Park, “My House is Falling Down” by Mary Loudon and “The Organised Mum Method” by Gemma Bray.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 61

June 22, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MB

This episode includes an interview with the world famous M.W. Craven, whose latest book “The Curator” is out now. Other books covered include “Rhythm and Poetry” By Karl Nova, “Gemma Bovery” by Posy Simmonds, “The House Guest” by Mark Edwards and “Locked Together” which is an Audible Original. Philippa also mentions her lovely Facebook Podcast Group and the books they are reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 60

June 15, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MB

Some fabulous books! Philippa interviews Holly Watt about her paperback “To The Lions” and her more recent hardback “The Dead Line”. Philippa also reviews ”Just My Luck” by Adele Parks and the “The Bill Chill” by Doug Johnstone, as well as mentioning her lovely Facebook Podcast Group and the books they are reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 59

June 08, 2020 03:00 - 35 minutes - 65.7 MB

A special episode! Philippa looks at book covers, how important they are, the process involved in deciding what sort of a cover a book should have, what influence an author has and the impact a retailer also has. With considerable help from (and thanks to) Phoebe Morgan, editorial director of HarperCollins and author. Her latest book is “The Babysitter” and is out now, with the most marvellous book cover, of course.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 58

June 01, 2020 05:47 - 30 minutes - 55.1 MB

Philippa reviews “The Retreat” by Mark Edwards, “#Taken” by Tony Parsons, “Deep Work” by Cal Newport, “The Ghost Fields” by Elly Griffiths and “A Girl Called Justice” also by Elly Griffiths. Fiction, Non Fiction and Children’s fiction, all in one podcast!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 57

May 25, 2020 09:04 - 24 minutes - 45 MB

Philippa reviews “The Darling Buds of May’ by H E Bates, “The Mothers” By Sarah Naughton, “Rules for Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson and “Fair Warning” (Audiobook version) by Michael Connelly. Which will be her Book of the Week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews Podcast - Episode 57

May 25, 2020 09:04 - 24 minutes - 45 MB

Philippa reviews “The Darling Buds of May’ by H E Bates, “The Mothers” By Sarah Naughton, “Rules for Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson and “Fair Warning” (Audiobook version) by Michael Connelly. Which will be her Book of the Week?

Quick Book Reviews Podcast - Episode 56

May 18, 2020 04:43 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MB

Philippa reviews some marvellous books including: “The Shelf” By Helly Acton, “Seven Lies” by Elizabeth Kay, “The Fate of Ten” by Pittacus Lore, “The Cockroach” by Ian McEwan and “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” by J K Rowling, the audible exclusive version. Which will be her book of the week?

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 56

May 18, 2020 04:43 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MB

Philippa reviews some marvellous books including: “The Shelf” By Helly Acton, “Seven Lies” by Elizabeth Kay, “The Fate of Ten” by Pittacus Lore, “The Cockroach” by Ian McEwan and “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” by J K Rowling, the audible exclusive version. Which will be her book of the week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 55

May 11, 2020 07:47 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MB

In this episode Philippa reviews “The Curator” by M W Craven (out next month), “Flake” by Matthew Dooley (Graphic Novel), “Cows” by Dawn O’Porter (Paperback), “Beating About The Bush” by M C Beaton (Hardback) and “The Jane Austen Society” by Natalie Jenner (Audiobook). Such fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 54

May 04, 2020 05:13 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode Philippa reviews: Audiobook “The Split” by Sharon Bolton, Graphic Novel “Locke & Key - Welcome to Lovecraft” by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez, Hardback “Strangers” by C L Taylor, Paperback “Liar in the Library” by Simon Brett and Hardback “All That’s Dead” by Stuart Macbride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 53

April 26, 2020 21:20 - 19 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this episode Philippa does a RAINBOW stack of book reviews, which will make more sense if you see the picture on social media! This rainbow stack includes “The Wife” by Meg Wolitzer (Red), “Kill The Father” by Sandrone Dazieri (Orange), “One” by Sarah Crossan (Yellow), “And The Rest Is History” by Jodi Taylor (Green), “The Gods of Guilt” by Michael Connelly (Blue), “Lost Girls” by Angela Marsons (Indigo-ish) and finally “Hell’s Corner” by David Baldacci (Violet). What rainbow stack of good...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 52

April 20, 2020 04:49 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MB

In this episode Philippa recounts an embarrassing event (apologies - it wasn't her greatest moment) and reviews “Fifty Fifty” by Steve Cavanagh, “Deadland” by William Shaw, “”Kingdom of the Wicked” by Derek Landy, “The Three Musketeers” featured by the Classics Illustrated, “Paper Girls - Volume 3” by Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang, “Alex & Ada” by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn, and the book she is currently reading; “Strangers” by C L Taylor”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 51

April 13, 2020 08:48 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MB

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 graphic novel "Injection" by Ellis, Shalvey & Bellaire. Plus the book she has just started to read: "Fifty Fifty" by Steve Cavanagh.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 50

April 06, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 43.4 MB

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 Thornton, "Magpie Lane" by Lucy Atkins, "Logging Off" by Nick Spalding and "Blood Heir" by Amelie Wen Zhao.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 49

March 30, 2020 10:16 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MB

Audiobooks and bookclubs - don’t give them up! In this episode Philippa reviews paperback “Trumpet” by Jackie Kay and hardback “Becoming” by Michelle Obama as well as audiobooks: "The Hobbit" - BBC Radio Dramatisation, "The Fellowship of the Ring" - BBC Radio Dramatisation, “Blott on the landscape” by Tom Sharpe and “Cragside” by L J Ross.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews Episode 48

March 23, 2020 09:12 - 24 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this episode Philippa talks about how to get your reading mojo back at this difficult time. Books include: “Our little Cruelties” by Liz Nugent, “The Music Shop” by Rachel Joyce, “Keeper” by Jessica Moor and “The Hold Out” by Graham Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 47

March 16, 2020 12:05 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MB

At this strange time, Philippa looks at some slightly different books, which include: “The Last Best Hope” by Una McCormack, “You are a badass” by Jen Sincero, “Wetlands” by Charlotte Roche, as well as the Audiobook versions of: “Seriously I’m Kidding” by Ellen Degeneres and “The life and loves of a he devil” by Graham Norton.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 46

March 09, 2020 09:18 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MB

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 she has actually finished the book! She also reviews "Blood Red City" by Rob Reynolds, "Deep State" by Chris Hauty, "Everless" (audiobook version) by Sara Holland and "The Patient Man" (audiobook version) by Joy Ellis. She also answers a listener's/reader's question about the new Richard & Judy  shortlist.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 45

March 02, 2020 05:17 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode Philippa looks at more great books including the audiobook version of “Imposter” by LJ Ross, “Watching From The Dark” by Gytha Lodge, “Dying Fall” by Elly Griffiths,  “Haven’t They Grown” by Sophie Hannah and Graphic Novel “Heartstopper Vol 3” by Alice Oseman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 44

February 24, 2020 11:04 - 18 minutes - 33.4 MB

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 Snakes" by Sadie Jones, "The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett and the audiobook version of "Beneath the Surface" by Jo Spain.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 43

February 17, 2020 09:12 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MB

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 4 bookish podcasts, her favourite 4 book people on YouTube, 4 book-related twitter accounts and finally her 4 favourite bookish instagram people. Podcasts: Honest Author's Show, Simon Mayo's Books of the Year, Partners in Crime & Writer's Routine. Youtube: Lauren & The Books, SavidgeReads, Tom Reads Things and Chapter & Converse. Instagram: Gil...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 42

February 10, 2020 09:36 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MB

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 this episode Philippa talks about lots of splendid books including: “Scythe” by Neal Shusterman, “One” by Sarah Crossan, “The Sky Is Mine” by Amy Beashel, “The Diary of a Bookseller” by Shaun Bythell & “Nothing Ventured” by Jeffrey Archer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 41

February 03, 2020 09:30 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MB

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 Island" by Stanley Donwood, "The Babysitter" by Phoebe Morgan (now Philippa has finished the book) and "Agency" by William Gibson. Also reviewed is "Fence Volume 3" by C S Pacat and others, as well as the audiobook "Sleeping Giants" by Sylvain Neuvel, which Philippa has just finished listening to.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 40

January 27, 2020 08:38 - 21 minutes - 38.8 MB

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 Bones” by Elly Griffiths, “Amour” by Stefania Rousselle, “Daisy Jones And The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, as well as "Sleeping Giants" by Sylvain Neuvel and “The Babysitter” by Phoebe Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 39

January 20, 2020 11:11 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MB

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 Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins, “The Mirror & The Light” by Hilary Mantel, “House of Earth and Blood” by Sarah J Maas  and “Chain of Gold” by Cassandra Clare,  “The Agency” By William Gibson, “Strangers” by CL Taylor , “Fifty Fifty” by Steve Cavanagh (not ‘Strangers’ as Philippa mistakenly says, apologies), “The Curator” by M W Craven,  “Star Trek: Picard: T...