Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

I review abridged books on BBC Sounds and interview Sally Hepworth. I review: “Yellowface” by Rebecca Kuang “Factory Girls” by Michelle Gallen  “Careering” by Daisy Buchanan Plus I interview Sally Hepworth author of “Darling Girls” Sally recommends: The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin Girl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor  False Witness by Karin Slaughter The Quick Book Reviews Podcast  Face...

I interview Sam Taylor about “The Two Loves Of Sophie Strom” PLUS I review  “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins “Life Sentence” (Audiobook) by A K Turner “The Wren in the Holly Library” by K A Linde “The Invisible Women’s Club” by Helen Paris  Sam Taylor recommends “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson “German Requiem” by Philip Kerr “The Ruin of All Witches” by Malcolm Gaskill Hosted on Acast...

A bonus episode to celebrate Philippa’s best book of the year. “The Betrayal of Thomas True” by A J West, A J West recommends 3 books: A London Spy by Ned Ward Three Sisters Three Queens by Philippa Gregory.  Diary of a Nobody. By George and Weedon Grossmith The Quick Book Reviews Podcast  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

We are celebrating 5 years of the podcast with episode 300.  We are joined by Steve Cavanagh to discuss his latest book “Witness 8” and Philippa sets out her best books since the podcast started. Steve’s favourite books:  The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien Silence of the lambs by Thomas Harris The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/group...

Interview with Denzil Meyrick about ‘The Estate’ Plus Philippa reviews: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley My Mess is a Bit of a Life by Georgia Pritchett. Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie The Half Burnt House by Alex North & the Crime Freaks Book Box https://www.crimefreaksbookbox.com/# Then Denzil Meyrick recommends: A Grave For A Thief by Douglas Skelton Pre...

Interview with M W Craven about The Mercy Chair And Philippa reviews: Double Indemnity by James M Cain I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay The Return by Victoria Hislop & The Puzzle Wood by Rosie Andrews Plus: M W Craven recommends: Nightwatch by Terry Pratchett Watership Down by Richard Adams All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

I interview LAURA KAY about her latest book called MAKING IT Laura RECOMMENDS 3 books:  Experienced by Kate Young Unsuitable - A history of lesbian fiction by Eleanor Medhurst The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel And I review some of the HIGHS and LOWS of my holiday reading: The Guncle by Steven Rowley The Home Child Liz Berry Rubber Necker by Belinda Bauer The Family Experimen...

I interview Francesca de Tores about her book called Saltblood plus I review: Where The Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan The Husbands by Holly Gramazio The Love Of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood Body Language by A K Turner Be A Birder by Hamza Yassin The Revenge Club by Kathy Lette The three books that Francesca de Tores recommends are: Days Without End by Sebastian Barry  He Who Drowned th...

I interview Laura Wood about her new book “Under Your Spell”  Plus I review: Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz (Audiobook) And Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (audiobook) Laura Wood recommends:  Date with Destiny by Lucy Vine Love Story By Lindsey Kelk The Map That Led To You by Ella McLeod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

We talk all about Independent Bookshop Week - what, why & where. I talk to bookshop manager Ruth Brookes from Booka bookshop all about what makes Independent Bookshop Week so special. https://www.bookabookshop.co.uk https://www.booksaremybag.com/IndependentBookshopWeek/About #IndieBookshopWeek The three books Ruth recommends are: Twelve Moons - A Year Under A Shared Sky by Caro Giles On The Re...

I interview L.J. Shepherd about her book The Trials of Lila Dalton  I also review  Sandwich by Catherine Newman The Troop by Nick Cutter Piglet by Lottie Hazell L J Shepherd recommends: The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini Unlawful Killings by Wendy Joseph KC The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland.  Do join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/...

William Shaw about his latest book: The Wild Swimmers Plus I review My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor, The Last Resort by Heidi Perks and The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard.  The three books Williams recommends are: Body Language by A K Turner The Reader by Bernhard Schlink  Dissolution by C J Sansom  Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350...

I interview Imran Mahmood about his latest book called 'Finding Sophie' Plus I review ‘Dead Head’ by C J Skuse and ‘Greenwild - The World Behind The Door’ by Pari Thomson Imran mentions the latest Janice Hallet “The Examiner” out later this year. Plus his 3 book recommendations are: The Mars House by Natasha Pulley (out now) Hunted by Abir Mukherjee (out now) All The Colours of the Dark by Ch...

I interview Samuel Burr about The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers  plus I review: You Are Here by David Nicholls Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly The Trawlerman by William Shaw Books recommended by Samuel Burr We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman The Night In Question by Susan Fletcher The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

I Interview Lucy Vine all about her latest book Date With Destiny and I also review: The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay Can’t Spell Treason without Tea by Rebecca Thorne Blessed Water by Margot Douaihy  PLUS Lucy Vine recommends the following books: Pity Party by Daisy Buchanan Reasonable People by Caroline Hulse  The Love Of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood Join our Facebook grou...

Special Friday Episode  Interview with Helen Lederer about her new book Not That I’m Bitter PLUS Helen recommends the following books: Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen Wahala by Nikki May The Book Of Witty Women - Collection of short stories for the Comedy Women In Print Prize Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview C J Skuse author of the Sweetpea series, the lates one is “Thorn In My Side”. I also review A Sign Of Her Own by Sarah Marsh Five Minds by Guy Morpuss An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley PLUS C J Skuse recommends the following books: Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltahawy The Love Interest by Helen Comerford. Join our...

This is a short episode of two halves; the first recorded earlier this week with Philippa's top 6 books that she would like to see on the shortlist and then the second part recorded just after the shortlist was announced. Philippa has strong views, prepare yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Lesley Thomson about her latest book “The Mystery of Yew Tree House” Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include: Soldier sailor by Claire Kilroy 8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee.  Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad (audiobook version) A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams  PLUS Lesley Thomsonrecommends the following books: The Warde...

I Interview Caz Frear about her latest book “Five Bad Deeds” Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include: Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie, Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan.  And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot.   Hangman by Maya Binyam. PLUS Caz Frear recommends the following books: In the Woods by Tana French.  The Shock of the Fall by...

Friday special with Alexandra potter I interview Alexandra Potter about her latest book “More Confessions of a Forty Something F Up” Alexander’s book recommendations are: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Excitements by C J Wray One Love by Matt Cain One Day by David Nicholls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview C L Taylor about her latest book “Every Move You Make”.  Plus I review another four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist: Brotherless Night by V V Ganeshananthan In Defence Of The Act by Effie Black The Maiden by Kate Foster The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright. PLUS The 3 books CL Taylor recommends are: The Collector by John Fowles Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer 56 Days by...

I discuss the Women's Prize Longlist and interview Alina Khawajah about her latest book “Maya’s Laws of Love” Plus I review four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist : Western lane by Chetna Maroo  Restless Dolly maunder - Kate Grenville  River East River West - Aube Rey Lescure The Blue Beautiful World by Karen Lord The 3 books Alina recommends are: I Hope This Doesn’t Find You...

I interview Stuart Turton about his new book (publication date 28 March) “The Last Murder At The End Of The World”. I review Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner and Eye For An Eye by M J Arlidge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So sorry for the short episode due to illness and echo from having to record at work! This week I mention the following: City On Fire by Graham Bartlett At The Time By Claire Powell A Bookshop of One's Own by Jane Cholmley Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor  The Classics Jigsaw puzzle by happily jigsaws - link here for 10% off their jigsaws: https://www.happilypuzzles.com/discou...