Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

I interview Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival all about the festival in Hay On Wye from 23rd May to June 2nd 2024. You can find out more information and book events now at: https://www.hayfestival.com Or you can call the Box Office on 01497 822 629 Heather’s Book recommendations are: The Universe versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The M...

eThis week we have two favs and one flop. I Interview with Oskar Jensen about “Helle and Death” and review “They Both Die at the End “ by Adam Silvera and “Fourteen Days” by various authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Jo Callaghan about her latest book called “Leave No Trace” the follow on to “In The Blink Of An Eye”. I also review “In Bloom” by C J Skuse and “ Geneva” by Richard Armitage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philippa interviews Robert Thorogood about his latest book in the Marlow Murder Club Mystery called “The Queen of Poisons” She also reviews “In Memoriam” by Alice Winn and “The Cleaner” by Mark Dawson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I interview Chloe Seager about her book “Open Minded” and review “The Spy Coast” by Tess Gerritsen and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I interview Araminta Hall about her book “One Of The Good Guys”. And I review a variety of stories: “The Exhibitionist” By Charlotte Mendelson - An audiobook “The Stranger In her House” by John Marrs - A brand new book “A Guest in the House” by Emily Carroll - A Graphic Novel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FAVS OF THE WEEK I tell you about my favourite things this week: FILM: American Fiction the film, directed by Cord Jefferson BOOK: Booksops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree AUDIOBOOK: The Reversal by Michael Connelly ICE CREAM: Ben & Jerry’s Sunny Honey Home. Product Placement - I was incentivised to watch American Fiction, but my review is an impartial one as I loved it! Hosted on Acast. See...

In this week, by sheer fluke, each book I review is part of a series. I interview Jessica Bull about her debut “Miss Austen Investigates” And review: “Lost & Never Found” by Simon Mason “This Mortal Coikl” by Emily Suvada “Pages & Co - Tilly and the lost fairy tales” by Anna James Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final short episode before we are back to the usual interviews and book chat. This episode looks at Kindles and other E-readers. Plus Philippa gives 3 book recommendations. Books mentioned: “Murder at the Book Festival” by Jane Bettany, “The Last Word” by Elly Griiffiths & “Murder After The Night Before” by Katy Brent. Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/53302235071...

This is another short episode looking at some books Philippa read recently and while there were some huge favourites there were also some flops. Which books might they be? Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the regular interviews restart on 5th February, we look at a few different aspects of reading and come up with some thoughts and recommendations. Today’s episode is all about how to ditch a reading slump, whether you are in one now or have been in the past. I look at the 5 levels of reading slumps and also the 5 approaches to take, plus some book recommendations.  Do join the Facebook...

I interview Lizzie Huxley-Jones author of “Make You Mine This Christmas” and also review a mixture of Christmas and non-Christmas books, as well as announcing a break from the podcast. I review “Murder At Holly House” by Denzil Meyrick “The Christmas Jigsaw Murders” by Alexandra Benedict “Mistletoe Malice” by Kathleen Farrell “Make You Mine This Christmas” by Lizzie Huxley-Jones and I interview th...

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview three leading authors; Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson. We discuss: The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves, The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett & The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson. I also review: 'Resurrection Walk' by Michael Connelly and 'Around The World in 80 Games' by Marucs du Sautoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5in5 A short special, looking at 2 recent interviews. 2 interviews. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

265 4/12  Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books .  We chat about the year, our Christmas plans and we each recommend 5 Christmas books for you to read. Lauren’s Five Books: Lovelight Farms by B K Boris And So This is Christmas By Brian Bilston The Christmas Appeal by Janice Halley All Change by Elizabeth Jane Howard Mistletoe Malice by Kathleen Farrell Philippa’s Five B...

I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”.  A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Terry Hayes about his new book “The Year Of The Locust” Plus I interview Jean Kwok about her book “The Leftover Woman”. I also review “Sweetpea” by C J Skuse, “Spy Family Volume 6” by Tatsuya Endo and “That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon” by Kimberly Lemming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman “All The Little Liars”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Books included: “A Stroke Of The Pen” The lost stories by Terry Pratchett and we speak to Rob Wilkins, Terry Pratchett's assistant, friend and joint head of the Pratchett Literary Estate ”The Book At War” by Andrew Pettegree and I speak to Andrew about this book. “The Halloween Party” by Agatha Christie  “Natural Causes” by James Oswald and “Into The Uncanny” by Danny Robins  Hosted on A...

5in5 A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Holly Bourne “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview Karen Hamilton about “The Contest” and Helen Fisher about “Joe Nuthin’s Guide To Life”. I also review “The First 48 Hours” by Simon Kernick, “The Kill” by Jane Casey (audiobook version) and “One Foot In The Grave” (audio dramatised version) by David Renwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: John Connelly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and G T Karber about “Murdle - More Killer Puzzles”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”. Plus I review: “Someday Maybe” by Onyx Nwabineli, “The Night House” by Jo Nesbo and “Goodbye Eri” by Tatsuya Fujimoto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Catherine Howard Ryan about “The Trap” and Adam Sharp about “The Wheel Is Spinning But The Hamster Is Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.