Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

I interview Alan Johnson author of “The Late Train to Gipsy Hill” and review “Felix Ever After” by Karen Callender, “A Line To Kill” by Anthony Horowitz, “Illuminae” by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff and “Murder on Mustique” by Anne Glenconner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Paige Toon author of “Someone I Used To Know” and review “The Islanders” by S V Leonard, “The Image of Her” by Sonia Velton, “The Night She Disappeared” by Lisa Jewell and “This One Summer” by Jillian Tamaki and Mark Tamaki. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Kate Silverton about her book “There’s no such thing as naughty” and review “Bullet Train” by Kotaro Isaka, ‘Hostage” by Claire Mackintosh, “The Supreme Lie” by Geraldine McCaughrean and “Worst Idea Ever” by Jane Fallon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Jesse Sutanto author of “Dial A for Aunties” and also review “The Man Who Died Twice” by Richard Osman, “Hunt” by Leona Deakin, “Earthed” by Rebecca Schiller and “The Unheard” by Nicci French. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I catch-up with Matson Taylor (author of The Miseducation of Evie Epworth) about his experiences of being published. I also review “The Wedding Party” by Tammy Cohen, “Summerwater” by Sarah Moss, “Falling” by T J Newman and “Many Different Kinds Of Love” by Michael Rosen. Quite a selection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Adam Croft about his latest book in the Rutland crime series “In Cold Blood” and also review “A Slow Fire Burning” by Paula Hawkins, ”Yours Cheerfully” by A J Pearce, “Next Of Kin” by Kia Abdullah, “The Flight” by Julie Clark and a subscription book box unwrapping (back by high demand) by Secondhand Bookshelf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Olivia Kiernan author or “The Murder Box” and also review “Who Killed Eden Mulligan?” by Sharon Dempsey, “Waking the Tiger” by Mark Wightman, “Mrs Benson’s Beetle” by Rachel Joyce & “The Animals at Lockwood Manor” by Jane Healey.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I interview Nuala Ellwood, author of “The Perfect Life”and review “No Honour” by Awais Khan, “Hell and High Water” by Christian Unge, “The Dark” by Emma Haughton, “The Mix-Up” by Holly McCulloch and “A Gentleman In Moscow” by Amor Towles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Steve Cavanagh about his new book “The Devil’s Advocate” and also review “The Castaways” by Lucy Clarke, “The Night Hawks” by Elly Griffiths, “The Midnight Library” (audiobook version) by Matt Haig and “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews M W Craven about his latest book "Dead Ground" and also reviews "The Heights" by Louise Candlish, "The Disappearing Act" by Catherine Steadman, "The Anatomy of Desire" by L R Dorn. "My Best Friend’s Secret" by Emma Freud and "The Beresford" by Will Carver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Annie Garthwaite about her debut historical fiction “Cecily”, plus reviews of “Exit” by Belinda Bauer, “Win” by Harlan Coben, “Is this it?” By Hannah Tovey, “Girls who lie” by Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir, “The view was Exhausting” by Mikaella Clements & Onjuli Datta and “We are Animals” by Tim Ewin. PLUS the lovely FaceBook group, a reading playlist and an important announcement! Host...

Philippa interviews Mark Billingham about his new standalone book “Rabbit Hole” and also reviews “The Tent, The Bucket & Me” by Emma Kennedy, “The C Word” Collated by Spellbound Books, “Orley Farm” (audio drama) by Anthony Trollope and “Detransition, Baby” by Torrey Peters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Caitlin Wahrer about her new book "Damaged" and then lists her top 10 books of the first half of 2021! Books include those written by: Michael Connelly, Frances Quinn, Linwood Barclay, Helen Fisher, Elly Griffiths, Robert Thorogood, Car Hunter, Nadine Matheson, Jane Casey & William Shaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Laura Shepherd-Robinson about her new book “Daughters Of Night” and review “Another Time, Another Place” by Jodi Taylor, “The Last Astronaut” by David Wellington, “Diving For Pearls” by Jamie O’Connell and "Lonely Castle In The Mirror" by Mizuki Tsujimura. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Allie Reynolds about her book “Shiver” and also reviews “Blood & Sugar” by Laura Shepherd-Robinson, “Queen Lucia & Miss Mapp” by E F Benson, “The Good Neighbours” by Nina Allan and “One Last Time” by Helga flatland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews T M Logan about his new book “Trust Me” and reviews “The Great Silence” by Doug Johnstone on out 19/6 as an ebook, “The Panic Room” by Robert Goddard, “This is how we are human” by Louise Beech, “This Eden” by Ed O’Loughlin and “Deacon King Kong” by James Mcbride plus a book box opening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews David Fennell about his book “The Art of Death” and also reviews “Lockdown” by Peter May, “Shuri” by Nic Stone and “Dearly” by Margaret Atwood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Tony Kent about his series of books starting with “Killer Intent” and reviews of “That Night” by Gillian McAllister, “A Week In December” by Sebastian Faulks and “Everything Happens For A Reason” by Katie Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Danuta Kot about her new book “Someone Who Isn’t Me” and reviews “The Birdwatcher” by William Shaw, “Blue Lightning” by Ann Cleeves, “Version Zero” by David Yoon, “Not In My Name” by Michael Coolwood, “Phase Six” by Jim Shepherd and “Don’t Touch My Hair” by Emma Dabiri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Nicci Cloke from the Faber Academy about their writing courses and then reviews all 10 of the finalists for the YA Book Prize 2021 and lists her top 5, so who does Philippa think should win? Authors and their books include: Wranglestone by Darren Charlton (published by Little Tiger) Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson (published by Electric Monkey) And the Stars Were Burning...

Philippa interview s Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, author of “ The Girls Are All So Nice Here” and also reviews “Power Play” by Tony Kent, “Together” by Luke Adam Hawker “Facets of Death” by Michael Stanley and “the Boys in the boat” by Daniel James Brown.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Philippa interviews Jo Spain about her new book “The Perfect Lie” and reviews “The Trawlerman” by William Shaw, “The Cancer Running Club” by Joise Lloyd “The Assistant” by Kjell Ola Dahl and the BBC audio drama “The Cipher”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa interviews Lesley Kara about her new book "The Dare" and also reviews " A Place Like Home" by Rosamunde Pilcher, "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley, "The Lantern Men" by Elly Griffiths and "Grown Ups" by Marian Keyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Phoebe Morgan about her new book “The Wild Girls” and reviews “Her Last Holiday” by C L Taylor, “The Bone Code” by Kathy Reichs, ”The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoag and “Missing Pieces” by Tim Weaver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Erin Kelly about her new book “Watch Her Fall” and also reviews “Look What You Made Me Do” by Nikki Smith, “The Source” by Sarah Sultoon, “Dreamland” by Rosa Rankin-Gee, “The Novel Cure” by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin, and “Enter The Aardvark” by Jessica Anthony.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.