Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews & book reviews.

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/16356/9781035055487I interview Chloe Gong about Coldwire. You can buy the book here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399732352I interview Sangu Mandana about A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping. You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399709903You 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 Guy Morpuss about A Trial In Three ActsYou 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/16356/9780241721254I review When Gavin met Stacey by Ruth Jones & James Corden which you can buy the print version here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507440& I review Break Room by Miye Lee which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035438976You 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 Val McDermid about her new book Silent Bones.You can order Silent Bones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408734025You 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 Abir Mukherjee about his new book "The Burning Grounds"And I review:59 Minutes by Holly SeddonOut of Time by Jodi TaylorRoom on the Sea by André AcimanYou can buy The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787302785And you can buy Hunted by Abir Mukherjee here (although it may not be the gold copy mentioned!): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529933529You can buy 59 minutes by Holly Seddon here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398709492You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043You can buy Room on the Sea by André Aciman here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780571385140You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043You 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 Travis Baldree about Brigands & Breadknives You can buy Brigands and Breadknives here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035035946You 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 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.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 author Alex Hay and chat to PR Director Alison barrowYou can buy The Queen Of Fives by Alex Hay here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035414338Books reviewed are :The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly To Love A Liar by L V MatthewsThe Girl Who Left by Jenn Blackhurst You can buy The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398719064You can buy To Love A Liar by L V Matthews here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405974707You 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 Vaseem Khan about his brand new book Quantum Of Menace and you can buy his book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804188651You 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 Ann Cleeves about her latest book The Killing Stones. You can buy The Killing Stones buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035043095The Women by Kristin Hannah buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035005697Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804993781The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008614805You 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 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/16356/9781838779979You 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/id1497562299You 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.

Marie Lu, Olivie Blake & Alix E HarrowPhilippa 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/16356/9781035079414Olivie Blake about her book Girl Dinner and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035011421Alix E Harrow about The Everlasting and you buy the book here:  https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529061178You 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 Peter James about The Hawk Is DeadYou can order The Hawk Is Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529090062You 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 Jacqueline Wilson about Picture ImperfectYou can buy Picture Imperfect here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507631You 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 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.

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.

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.