Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

In this episode we have some absolute corkers! From the compelling "My Lovely Wife" by Samantha Downing, to the super "Sycamore Gap" by L J Ross & then "Poems For Happiness" introduced by Rev Richard Coles. Plus more bookish chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa is on the edge of her seat reviewing "Die Alone" by Simon Kernick, "The Janus Stone" by Elly Griffiths and for especially for 'Non Fiction November' Philippa reviews "Easy Peasy Puppy Squeeze" by Steve Mann. There is a special type of literature festival to talk about and a listener's question. Lots of bookish discussions and chats!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

In this episode there may be some books you haven't heard of! Philippa starts with the more popular “Silent Companions” by Laura Purcell, but then moves on to “Address Unknown” by Kathrine Kressman Taylor and the audio radio drama version of  “Star Wars”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa has a scary story (well it was scary for her!) and some fantastic new books to tell you about including "Grandmothers" By Salley Vickers, "PaperGirls (Volume 2)" by Cliff Chiang & others and "The Closer I Get” by Paul Burston. What can we say but WOW!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast Philippa talks about some great books for you to consider and gives a controversial opinion while she runs and hides in a cupboard! Books reviewed “Body Tourists” by Jane Rogers, “ Our House” by Louise Candlish, “Tamara Drew” by Polly Summers and “Practical Magic” by Alice Hoffman. One book gets 9/10 and one gets 5/10 - but which is which??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

It's an October wrap-up but which was Philippa's favourite? With a total of 29 books read in the month (yikes!) and a mixture of paperbacks, hardbacks, audiobooks and graphic novels, there are lots to choose from. Philippa lists her top 10/12 reads, but who will make the top three?...   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa talks about a recent read she loved, an audiobook with a surprise ending and two other publications. Included in the podcast are: "The Home" by Sarah Stovell, "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid, "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides and "Paper Girls - Volume 1" by Brian Vaughan. There is also a listener's question and more bookish chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

It's award time! Looking for some new crime books to read? Well join Philippa as she talks through last night’s CWA Award Ceremony - an annual event for the Crime Writers Association. Philippa celebrates the winners, talks through their books and joins in with some much needed drinks and snacks.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa discusses rating books V films, she gives her verdict on 2 audiobooks she has just finished "1984" by George Orwell (BBC Dramatisation) and "Bossypants" By Tina Fey. She discusses the recently published "Doing Time" by Jodi Taylor and a YA graphic novel "Fence (Volumes 1&2)" by C. S Pacat. She mentions Victober and the Hay Festival Winter Weekend, as well as other books sh...

In this episode Philippa has some great books to review including "The Night Before Christmas" by Adam Kay, "Highfire" by Eoin Colfer, "The Dark Matter" by Doug Johnstone, "The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and The Horse" By Charlie Mackesy and "Heartstopper Volume 2" by Alice Oseman. Then Philippa happily unboxes the latest Book Club Box and makes a complete fool of herself....as usual! Happy days. Host...

In this episode Philippa reviews some brilliant recent reads, from "Between Two Evils" by Eva Dolan and "Someone is Lying" by Jenny Blackhurst as well as "Heartstopper Volume 1" by Alice Oseman. With more bookish chat and another listener's question, there is a lot to talk about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this festival special, Philippa talks for far too long (sorry!) about her day at Cheltenham Literature Festival, taking you through the different events, authors and books. Particular authors covered in this episode include: Elly Griffiths, Jason Webster, Luca Veste, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone, Chris Brookmyre, Mark Billingham, Juno Dawson, Natalie Haynes & Daisy Johnson. Hosted on Acast. S...

In this episode Philippa talks about her first literary festival experience that did not go according to plan, she reviews The Secret of Cold Hill by Peter James, Girl on Fire by Tony Parsons, Street Runners of New York by Matthew Reilly and A Beer in the Loire by Tommy Barnes. Philippa also answers a listener’s question and provides other bookish chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

All the top books! In this episode Philippa reviews books she has recently given 9/10. These include: Sleep by C L Taylor, Nightingale Point by Luan Goldie, Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell, The Confession by Jessie Burton and Animal Farm (Graphic Novel) by George Orwell, illustrated by Odyr. Philippa considers a listener’s question (but doesn’t answer it!) and provides other bookish c...

In this episode Philippa chats (despite a sore throat) about: Moving by Jenny Eclair, Cross Kill by James Patterson, The Warehouse by Rob Hart, The Dangerous Kind by Deborah O’Connor, Pet by Akwaeke Emezi & finally Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. What a selection! Find out Philippa’s favourites from these, with a surprise read and a listener’s question, as well as other bookish chat. Hosted on Acast....

September Re-cap! In this episode Philippa talks about the books she read in September, highlights her top 3 as well as some other interesting reads. Books mentioned include: Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson, The Testaments by Margaret Attwood, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, No Big Deal by Bethany Rutter, The Long Call by Ann Cleaves and many others!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

In this episode Philippa talks about the newly announced Richard & Judy Shortlist of books for Winter which are: Sleep by C L Taylor, The Familiars by Stacey Halls, My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley, My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing and The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa chats about 3 books she has read (The Long Call by Ann Cleaves, No Big Deal by Bethany Rutter & No Way Out by Cara Hunter), she looks at children's books (due to be published in December) and offers a surprise read which is actually a series of books (by Robert Thorogood). She answers a listener's question and has even more bookish chat.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

In this episode Philippa reviews three books she has just finished: The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths on audiobook, The Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay in hardback & The Librarian by Salley Vickers in paperback. She opens another Book Subscription Box, answers a listener's question and generally chats about bookish things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa talks about four books to consider which include: Don't close your eyes by Holly Seddon, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, After the End by Claire Mackintosh and The Chain by Adrian Mckinty. Philippa also answers a listeners question and generally chats about all things bookish.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa chats too much about cups of tea, looks at books due to be published in December, reviews "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood, "The Wall" by John Lanchester and "In Your Defence" by Sarah Langford. She answers a listener's question and provides other bookish chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brand new jingle which is exciting! Philippa talks about her most favourite recent read - such a good book. She also has something to say about poetry, so have a listen and see what you think. Welcome to Philippa's world of books.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa chats through her holiday reading in this 'holiday wrap-up' special. She has four top recommendations from the 17 she managed to read so there is a LOT to talk about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.