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
My 3 fantasy book recommendations this month 19.11.2025 53:50
I talk through my 3 top fantasy books this month and interview the authors. I interview T L Huchu about Secrets of the First School (and the whole series). You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035055487 I interview Chloe Gong about Coldwire. You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399732352 I interview Sangu Mandana about A Witch’s Guide to Magical...
From Courtroom to Crime Fiction: Guy Morpuss Unveiled 17.11.2025 40:05
I interview Guy Morpuss about A Trial In Three Acts You can buy A Trial In Three Acts by Guy Morpuss here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800818989 I review The Correspondent by Virginia Evans which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721254 I review When Gavin met Stacey by Ruth Jones & James Corden which you can buy the print version here: https://uk.bookshop...
Silent Bones and the Art of Crime Writing with Val McDermid 14.11.2025 29:45
I interview Val McDermid about her new book Silent Bones. You can order Silent Bones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408734025 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/...
Award winning author Abir Mukherjee 10.11.2025 39:18
I interview Abir Mukherjee about his new book "The Burning Grounds" And I review: 59 Minutes by Holly Seddon Out of Time by Jodi Taylor Room on the Sea by André Aciman You can buy The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787302785 And you can buy Hunted by Abir Mukherjee here (although it may not be the gold copy mentioned!): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9...
The Art of Storytelling: Travis Baldree's Creative Insights 07.11.2025 28:50
I interview Travis Baldree about Brigands & Breadknives You can buy Brigands and Breadknives here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035035946 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky:...
News Item with Francine Toon 05.11.2025 22:42
I interview Francine Toon author of Bluff. You can buy Bluff by Francine Toon here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857527554 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/...
Alex Hay & Alison Barrow - book publicity & bridgerton/hustle fiction 03.11.2025 55:37
I interview author Alex Hay and chat to PR Director Alison barrow You can buy The Queen Of Fives by Alex Hay here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035414338 Books reviewed are : The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly To Love A Liar by L V Matthews The Girl Who Left by Jenn Blackhurst You can buy The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398719...
Vaseem Khan Interview - Q from James Bond 31.10.2025 34:07
I interview Vaseem Khan about his brand new book Quantum Of Menace and you can buy his book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804188651 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bs...
Food & Fiction series: ANN CLEEVES 27.10.2025 33:47
I chat to Ann Cleeves about her latest book The Killing Stones. You can buy The Killing Stones buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035043095 The Women by Kristin Hannah buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035005697 Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804993781 The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller buy here: https://uk.booksho...
Lynda La Plante interview! 24.10.2025 36:14
I talk to LYNDA LA PLANTE about The Scene of the Crime You can buy The Scene of the Crime by Lynda La Plante here : https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781838779979 You can listen to Lynda La Plante’s podcast called Listening To The Dead here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/listening-to-the-dead-forensics-uncovered/id1497562299 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookrevie...
Fantasy Fiction Focus 22.10.2025 44:42
Marie Lu, Olivie Blake & Alix E Harrow Philippa interviews 3 leading fantasy writers about their new books. Marie Lu about her book Red City and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035079414 Olivie Blake about her book Girl Dinner and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035011421 Alix E Harrow about The Everlasting and you buy the book here...
PETER JAMES interview 20.10.2025 36:57
I interview Peter James about The Hawk Is Dead You can order The Hawk Is Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529090062 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile...
JACQUELINE WILSON interview! 17.10.2025 31:06
I interview Jacqueline Wilson about Picture Imperfect You can buy Picture Imperfect here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507631 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/p...
SHARI LAPENA interview and BOOKSHOP special 13.10.2025 52:46
I interview Shari Lapena about She Didn’t See It Coming I celebrate 51 years of Burway Books and I review: The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman, Slow Horses by Mick Herron & Love, Mom by Iliana Xander You can buy Shari’s new book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857506191 You can find Burway Books here: https://www.burwaybooks.co.uk/ You can also buy the books I review here:...
PATRICIA CORNWELL interview! 10.10.2025 30:32
Interview with Patricia Cornwell about her new book Sharp Force You can buy Patricia’s new book Sharp Force here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408722596 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Blu...
SUSIE DENT interview! 06.10.2025 40:09
I interview Susie Dent about her new book Words For Life You can buy Susie Dent's book Words for Life here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399820653 You can buy The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398548046 You can order Count The Dead by T M Payne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@...
CLARE BALDING interview! 03.10.2025 27:34
I interview Clare Balding about her book New Pastures You can order Clare's book New Pastures here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008607012 You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://...
Special News Item 01.10.2025 13:37
Interview with Bookshop.org UK Managing Director Nicole Vanderbilt You can access the website here: https://uk.bookshop.org You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quick...
Jane Austen, Miss Darcy & a crime to solve 29.09.2025 38:53
I interview Amelia Blackwell about A Crime Through Time Plus I also review 2 books: The Inside Man by Trevor Wood Crime Scene illustrated by Alessandra Santelli You can order the books here: A Crime Through Time by Amelia Blackwell: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035054091 The Inside Man by Trevor Wood: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529432558 Crime Scene illustrated by Alessandra Santel...
John Scalzi talks about food & fiction 26.09.2025 36:11
I interview John Scalzi about The Shattering Peace You can order The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529082937 You can contact Philippa at : Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Blu...
I chat to Alison Barrow & interview Kate Kemp 22.09.2025 53:39
I chat to Alison Barrow from Penguin about books coming up. I interview Kate Kemp about The Grapevine I review 3 books: Watching You by Helen Fields West by Carys Davies & The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle. You can order The Grapevine by Kate Kemp here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399618977 You can order the books reviewed here: Watching You by Helen Fields https://uk.bo...
Janice Hallett chats Food & Fiction 19.09.2025 37:23
I Interview Janice Hallett about her new book The Killer Question You can order The Killer Question by Janice Hallett here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800817197 You can contact Philippa at the following places: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://...
Interview with author M L Rio (Food & Fiction series) 15.09.2025 40:00
Interview with M.L. Rio about Hot Wax. You can order Hot Wax by M L Rio here: Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hot-wax-an-electric-rock-and-roll-fuelled-story-of-one-band-s-rise-to-stardom-and-one-women-s-quest-for-answers-for-fans-of-m-l-rio/7872608?ean=9781035421169 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hot-wax/m-l-rio/9781035429813 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/5G3Ec4x I...
Ken Follett talks about food & fiction 12.09.2025 42:41
I interview Ken Follett about Circle Of Days You can pre-order Ken Follett’s Circle Of Days here: Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/circle-of-days-ken-follett/7840943?ean=9781529442342 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/circle-of-days/ken-follett/9781529442342 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/i98OtIG Plus I review: The Killer Question by Janice Hallett A Neighbours Guide to Murder by L...
Dan Brown interview 09.09.2025 26:28
I interview Dan Brown about The Secret of Secrets YOU CAN ORDER Dan Brown’s The Secret Of Secrets here: Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/untitled-tw-323645-author-tw-323645/7815168?ean=9781787634558 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-secret-of-secrets/dan-brown/2928377320041 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/bgathVj This is his brand new book, available today. You can email Phi...
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