Philippa Hall
Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall
Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever. Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall What it is Quick Book Reviews is a spoiler-free book podcast hosted by Philippa Hall, published every Monday and Friday. Philippa reads widely so busy readers don't have to guess — delivering honest, enthusiastic, bite-sized reviews alongside in-depth author interviews and a friendly window into the publishing world. This is a warm, welcoming show for readers who love books but don't have time to read everything — and want someone they trust to help them cho...
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Episodes
Interviews with Tina Baker & Drew Jerrison 03.04.2023 1:07:16
I interview Tina Baker about her latest book “Make Me Clean” and also interview Drew Jerrison about the publisher Profile/Viper books and the books they have coming up later this year to look out for. I also review “The Innocent Wife” by Amy Lloyd, “White Oleander” by Janet Fitch and “The Bees” by Laline Paull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Murderous Manuscripts 27.03.2023 52:19
We have quite a few crime books this week, but all very different! I interview Graham Bartlett about his latest book “Force of Hate” and interview Rachel Rhys about her latest book “Murder Under The Tuscan Sun”. I also review “”Sixteen Horses” by Greg Buchanan, “Twelve Secrets” by Robert Gold and “Beautiful Shining People” by Michael Grothaus. You can contribute to the podcast here: https://w...
L C North & Luan Goldie interviews 20.03.2023 50:06
I interview L C North about “The Ugly Truth and interview Luan Goldie about her latest book “These Streets”. I also review “I Will Find You” by Harlan Coben, “The Space Between Us” by Doug Johnstone and “End of Story” by Louise Swanson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Hay Festival 17.03.2023 32:28
Episode 200 Special. I interview Julie Finch CEO of The Hay Festival about what events they have planned this year and what to expect. You can book tickets by going to https://www.hayfestival.com/home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trevor Wood & Charlotte Levin interviews 13.03.2023 51:21
I interview Trevor Wood about his latest book “You Can Run” and also interview Charlotte Levin about her new book “If I Let You Go”. Plus I review “Freeze” by Kate Simants, “One Moment” by Becky Hunter & “Mrs March” by Virginia Feito. You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
James Naughtie, Liz Nugent & more 06.03.2023 49:29
I interview James Naughtie about his latest book “The Spy Across The Water” and Liz Nugent about her latest book “Strange Sally Diamond”. I also review “Weyward” by Emilia Hart, “A Marvellous Light” by Freya Markse and “Never Never” by Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jane Harper & Eva Rice 27.02.2023 52:51
I interview Jane Harper about her latest book “Exiles” and also interview Eva Rice, author of “This Could Be Everything”. Plus, I review “The Next To Die” by Elliot Sweeney, “Babel” by R F Kuang and “The Colour of Bee Larkham’s Murder” by Sarah J Harris. You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR Hosted on Acast. See aca...
A variety pack of super books. 20.02.2023 58:51
On this episode we have contributions from Claire, Debbie, Sue & David about books they are reading. I interview Georgina Moore about her book “The Garnett Girls”, I interview Katy Brent about her book “How to Kill Men and Get Away With It” and also interview Simon Mason about his book “The Broken Afternoon”. I also review “The Forcing” by Paul E Hardisty and “The Last Day” by Andrew Hunter Mu...
Books with a shiver or a hug? 13.02.2023 53:28
You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR I interview Laura Purcell about her latest book “The Whispering Muse” and also interview Matt Cain about his latest book “Becoming Ted”. We have a bookish call in from Rob and I review “Look Both Ways’ By Linwood Barclay, “The One That Got Away” by Charlotte Rixon and “The Darli...
Queens of Crime & Thrillers! 06.02.2023 53:35
You can now contribute to the podcast! Leave your bookish thoughts and recommendations at: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR On this episode I interview Elly Griffiths about “The Last Remains” and also interview Louise Candlish about “The Only Suspects” plus I also review “People Change” by Sara Jafari, “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin and “The Gardener” by Salley Vickers. Final...
Amazing books! 30.01.2023 34:43
I interview Fran Littlewood about her book “Amazing Grace Adams” plus I review “Stay Buried” by Kate Webb, “The Daughter” by Liz Webb, “Becky” by Sarah May and “”Promise Me” by Jill Mansell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a selection! 23.01.2023 34:39
I interview John Marrs about his new book “The Marriage Act” and I also review “Legends & Lattes” by Travis Baldree, “Bad For Good” by Graham Bartlett, “One Night in Hartswood” by Emma Denny and “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thrilling reads! 16.01.2023 40:52
I interview C J Tudor about her latest book “The Drift” and also review “The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels” by Janice Hallett and “Cold People” by Tom Rob Smith. Plus I also review “The Poetry Pharmacy” & “The Poetry Pharmacy Returns” by William Sieghart and “Geiger” by Gustaf Skordeman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What books are we starting the year with? 09.01.2023 42:40
I interview Chris Hammer about his latest book “Dead Man’s Creek” and also review “The Binding Room” by Nadine Matheson, “Death Comes To Marlow” by Robert Thorogood, “Afterwards” by Charlotte Leonard and “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interviews with Alexandra Benedict & Red Dog Press 19.12.2022 52:22
I interview Alexandra Benedict about her latest book "Murder On The Christmas Express" and also review "Sometimes People Die" by Simon Stephenson, "Welcome To The New World" by Jake Halpern & Michael Sloan, "The Six Who Came To Dinner" by Anne Youngson and "The Hive" by Scarlett Brade. Plus I interview Sean Coleman of Red Dog Press about the highs and low of Indie Publishing. Hosted on Acast....
Brian Bilston Interview 12.12.2022 46:33
I interview Brian Bilston and discuss his latest book “Days Like These”. I also review “The Satsuma Complex” by Bob Mortimer, “Maureen Fry & The Angel Of The North” by Rachel Joyce, “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney and “Affinity” by Sarah Waters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Top 10 books for Christmas with Lauren from "Lauren and the books" 05.12.2022 46:22
It is that time of year when Lauren and I talk about our top five books for this Christmas, whether you are buying for yourself or looking for present ideas. You can find Lauren on Youtube at "Lauren and the books" and on instagram at "Laurenandthebooks". Books mentioned include: Advent Street By Carol Ann Duffy Make you mine this Christmas - Lizzie Huxley-Jones The Very Merry Murder Club Edited b...
Interviews with Elle Cook & Jo Callaghan 28.11.2022 1:00:48
I interview both Elle Cook about “The Man I Never Met” and Jo Callaghan about “In The Blink Of An Eye”. I also review “Daisy Darker” by Alice Feeney, The Bleeding by Johanna Gustawsson and The Confession by Maureen Myant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Book reviews PLUS interview with Orenda Books & Hobeck Books 21.11.2022 1:18:42
I review the following books: “Better The Blood” by Michael Bennett, “No Secrets’ by David Jackson, “Parenting Hell” by Rob Beckett & Josh Widdicombe, “Death Of A Green Eyed Monster” by M C Beaton and “Conviction” by D A Mishani. Plus an in-depth look at the world of Indy Publishing with an interview with both Karen Sullivan of Orenda Books and Adrian Hobart & Rebecca Collins of Hobeck Boo...
Interviews with B A Paris & Katie Fforde. 14.11.2022 49:50
I interview B.A. Paris about her latest book “The Prisoner” and then interview Katie Fforde about “A Wedding in Provence”. I also review “The Interview” by C M Ewan, “The Club” by Ellery Lloyd and “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Connelly Interview 07.11.2022 45:59
I interview Michael Connelly about his books, including his latest “Desert Star”. I get Louise Hare to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her book “Miss Aldridge Regrets” and also review “”Into The Dark” by Fiona Cummins. “The Winter Ghosts” by Kate Mosse and “Persuasion” by Jane Austen, retold and illustrated by Narinder Dhami and Eglantine Ceulmans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Interviews with Elly Griffiths & Dan Jolin. 31.10.2022 57:27
I interview Elly Griffiths about her latest book “Bleeding Heart Yard” and also review “Sundial” by Catriona Ward, “With A Mind To Kill” by Anthony Horowitz and “This Much Is True” by Miriam Margoyles. Plus I interview Dan Jolin, editor of “Senet Magazine” which has the tag line “Board games are beautiful” and I agree! Senet can be found at https://senetmagazine.com Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Interviews with Frances Quinn & T Orr Munro. 24.10.2022 49:51
I interview Frances Quinn about her latest book “That Bonesetter Woman” and get T Orr Munro to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about her book “Breakneck Point”. I also review “Your Word or Mine” by Lia Middleton, “A Sliver of Darkness” by C J Tudor, “Billy Summers” by Stephen King and “Payday” by Celia Walden. Plus we look at what the Quick Book Reviews Facebook group are reading. Hosted on Acast....
Adam Hamdy interview plus Tom Hindle answers 5 questions 17.10.2022 41:21
I interview Adam Hamdy about his latest book “The Other Side of Night” and get Tom Hindle to answer 5 questions in 5 minutes about “A Fatal Crossing”. I also review “The House Of Ashes” by Stuart Neville, “The Bullet That Missed” by Richard Osman, “The Talk of Pram Town” by Joanna Nadin and “Magpie” by Elizabeth Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate Mosse Interview Special 14.10.2022 42:43
On this episode Philippa talks to Kate Mosse about her new book "Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries" as well as some of her other popular books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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