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Author: Philippa Hall

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Philippa presents a podcast jam-packed full of book reviews and author interviews, with no spoilers. Episodes out on Monday and Friday. Join Philippa as she sits down to chat to you all about books and biscuits. For contact please email Philippa at quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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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 XanderYou can buy Shari’s new book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857506191You can find Burway Books here: https://www.burwaybooks.co.uk/You can also buy the books I review here:The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241743980Slow Horses by Mick Herron: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399803052& Love, Mom by Iliana Xander: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405983822You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Patricia Cornwell about her new book Sharp ForceYou can buy Patricia’s new book Sharp Force here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408722596You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SUSIE DENT interview!

SUSIE DENT interview!

2025-10-0644:46

I interview Susie Dent about her new book Words For LifeYou can buy Susie Dent's book Words for Life here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399820653You can buy The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398548046You can order Count The Dead by T M Payne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Clare Balding about her book New PasturesYou can order Clare's book New Pastures here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008607012You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Special News Item

Special News Item

2025-10-0115:59

Interview with Bookshop.org UK Managing Director Nicole VanderbiltYou can access the website here: https://uk.bookshop.orgYou can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Amelia Blackwell about A Crime Through TimePlus I also review 2 books:The Inside Man by Trevor WoodCrime Scene illustrated by Alessandra SantelliYou can order the books here:A Crime Through Time by Amelia Blackwell: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035054091The Inside Man by Trevor Wood: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529432558Crime Scene illustrated by Alessandra Santelli: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035077144You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview John Scalzi about The Shattering Peace You can order The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529082937You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 FieldsWest by Carys Davies & The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle.You can order The Grapevine by Kate Kemp here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399618977You can order the books reviewed here:Watching You by Helen Fields https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008533571West by Carys Davies https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781783784233The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781407139722You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Interview Janice Hallett about her new book The Killer QuestionYou can order The Killer Question by Janice Hallett here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800817197You can contact Philippa at the following places:Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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=9781035421169Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hot-wax/m-l-rio/9781035429813Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/5G3Ec4xI review 3 books:Ask for Andrea by Noelle W IhliThe Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin HarmelThe Sleepwalkers by Scarlett ThomasYou can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Ken Follett about Circle Of DaysYou can pre-order Ken Follett’s Circle Of Days here:Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/circle-of-days-ken-follett/7840943?ean=9781529442342Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/circle-of-days/ken-follett/9781529442342Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/i98OtIGPlus I review:The Killer Question by Janice HallettA Neighbours Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish.This Ends Now by T M PayneThe Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie GilmoreYou can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan Brown interview

Dan Brown interview

2025-09-0931:11

I interview Dan Brown about The Secret of SecretsYOU 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=9781787634558Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-secret-of-secrets/dan-brown/2928377320041Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/bgathVjThis is his brand new book, available today.You can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interview with Julie Leong about The Keeper of Magical Things Links to pre-order Julie's new book:Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-keeper-of-magical-things-julie-leong/7895419?ean=9781399729093Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-keeper-of-magical-things/julie-leong/9781399729093Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/deta87nBOOKS MENTIONED:Strange Houses by UketsuDon’t Let Him In by Lisa JewellBelieve by S M GovettRedemption by Jack JordanThe Reluctant Spy by David GoodmanBlack Water Rising by Sean WatkinBlacklands by Belinda BauerPlay With Fire by T M Payne Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney You can EMAIL Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Paula Hawkins about The Blue HourAnd I review: Origin by Dan BrownArtificial Wisdom by Thomas R Weaver The Cut Throat Trial by S J FleetYou can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Adele Parks about her brand new book: Our Beautiful MessEmail Philippa: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a limited edition, summer special episode with guest Mark Billingham to talk about his latest book: What The Night BringsEmail Philippa: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview M W Craven about his brand new book: The Final VowEmail Philippa: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Steve Cavanagh about his brand new book: Two Kinds Of StrangerEmail Philippa: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman) as we talk about their latest book The Death Of Shame and discuss all about Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival called Bloody Scotland in Stirling 12th - 14th September 2025. Plus I interview REBECCA THORNE about her new book Alchemy And A Cup Of Tea.You can find details of Bloody Scotland and book events here: https://bloodyscotland.com/whats-on/You can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I interview Fiona Cummins about Some Of US Are LiarsI catch up with A J West about The Betrayal of Thomas TrueI reviewIt Should Have Been You by Andrea MaraFive By Five by Claire WilsonThe New Neighbours by Claire DouglasOld Man’s War by John ScalziNever Call Him Dad Again by Caroline DarianThe Beautiful Dead by Belinda BauerYou can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Philippa is Linda Snell.

Nov 18th
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