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Agatha Christie at 50: Poirot vs Marple & Her Greatest Mysteries

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:01:00 GMT

This week on the Quick Book Reviews Podcast, I’m joined by Frankie from The Labours of Hercule podcast (and the Read & Buried Podcast) to mark 50 years since the death of Agatha Christie.

We talk all things Christie — from her most iconic novels to her extraordinary influence on crime fiction — and, of course, tackle the big question: who is best, Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple?

Frankie shares her favourite Agatha Christie books, plus we discuss what makes her mysteries so enduring and why her stories continue to be read, adapted, and loved decades after they were written.

Whether you’re a lifelong Christie fan or discovering her work for the first time, this episode is a celebration of the Queen of Crime and her unforgettable detectives.

Topics include Agatha Christie novels, Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, classic crime fiction, and literary legacy.

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The Reading Crisis, BookTube & Why Reading for Pleasure Matters

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:01:00 GMT

In this episode of the Quick Book Reviews podcast, Philippa chats with Victoria from the BookTube channel What Victoria Read about books, community, and the growing reading crisis in UK schools.

Victoria has been creating BookTube content for over seven years and is also an English teacher, giving her a unique perspective on how reading habits are changing — both online and in the classroom.

Together, Philippa and Victoria discuss:

What BookTube is and why it matters
Building an online bookish community
Honesty and authenticity in book reviewing
Charity fundraising through BookTube
Teaching English in secondary schools
The reality of falling reading levels in children
Why reading for pleasure is so important
How schools try to engage reluctant readers
Why it doesn’t matter what you read — just that you read
Audiobooks, rereading favourites, and TBR piles
Book recommendations from the past year
And, of course, a very important discussion about biscuits 🍪

Victoria also shares her three magic-wand wishes to help solve the reading crisis and offers thoughtful advice for anyone thinking of starting their own BookTube channel.

Books mentioned in this episode include:

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Human Rights by Juno Dawson
Wayward by Amelia Hart

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Discover 5 Hidden Gems + C.E. Hulse Talks Twists, Tension & Thrills

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:01:00 GMT

Secret Books You Need to Know + C.E. Hulse on Writing the Perfect Page-Turner

I interview C E Hulse about Vivian Dies Again and tell you about 5 books I don’t think you know about.

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Sarah Vaughan Interview: Based On A True Story | Truth, Lies and Fiction

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:01:00 GMT

Philippa interviews Sarah Vaughan about her new book out in March called Based on a True Story.

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Your 2026 Reading Kick-Off: New Year Book Tag + Alison Barrow’s Insights

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 01:01:00 GMT

Kickstarting 2026: The New Year Book Tag + Alison Barrow on What We’ll Be Reading

I chat to Alison Barrow, PR Director for Transworld. You can find more information here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/about/publishing-houses/transworld

Plus I do the New Year Book Tag:

How many books are you planning to read in 2026? What are your plans?
Name 5 books that you didn’t get to read in the past year but want to make a priority in 2026?
What genre do you want to read more of?
Name 3 not-related-to-book goals for 2026?
What’s a book you have had forever and are determined to read?
One word that you’re hoping 2026 will be?

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Kindle vs Kobo: Why Use an eReader and Which Is Best?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:01:00 GMT

In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, we’re talking about one of the biggest questions in modern reading life: why use an eReader — and which one is best?

We explore the joys and quirks of reading digitally and compare Kindle vs Kobo, looking at how each device fits into a book lover’s world. From the feel of the reading experience to buying books, borrowing from libraries, discovering new authors, and settling in for long reading sessions, we weigh up what really matters to readers.

Whether you’re devoted to your Kindle, tempted by Kobo, or simply wondering if an eReader belongs alongside your physical books, this episode is a thoughtful, reader-led guide to choosing the eReader that suits your reading life best.

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My Best Books of 2025: The Unmissable Reads of the Year

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:01:28 GMT

The 2025 Book Awards (According to Me): My Top Reads of the Year

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Brad Fitt on Pantomime, Books & Boxing Day | A Very Dame Special

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

In Conversation with Brad Fitt: Pantomime, Boxing Day & the Books He Loves. You can buy tickets for Brad Fitt's pantomime here:https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/whats-on/dick-whittington/

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Inside the Book World: Trends, Launch Secrets & Marisa Kashino’s Best Offer Wins

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I review The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth, I talk to Alison Barrow (PR Director at Transworld) and I interview Marisa Kashino about Best Offer Wins, which is available now in the US and will be published on 15th January 2026 in the UK

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Andrea Mara: How She Crafts Unputdownable Domestic Thrillers

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara, can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857505873

All Her Fault by Andrea Mara, can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804998427

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The 2026 Thriller Preview: 8 Books You’ll Be Obsessed With

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Philippa reviews eight thrilling reads out in 2026

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Joe Hill: On Building Worlds Where No One Is Safe

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Joe Hill discusses his latest book, 'King Sorrow', sharing insights into his writing process, the importance of character development, and the interplay of horror and humour in his work. He reflects on the creative mindset, the tools he uses, and the significance of reading in today's technology-driven world. Hill also shares his aspirations for future projects and the joy of storytelling.

King Sorrow by Joe Hill can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035434299

Books Mentioned by Philippa on the podcast today:

The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721025

Best Offer Wins can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963595

The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035910410

A Perfect Year from Ruth Foster can be bought here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-perfect-year/ruth-foster/9781068777301

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How Chris Bridges Builds a Thriller You Can’t Put Down

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

You can buy Sick to Death by Chris Bridges here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008698140

You can preorder The Death Bed by Chris Bridges here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008698171

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Food, Music & a Christmas Book Special with CARRIE & DAVID GRANT

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Carrie & David Grant about their new book Joy To The World

You can buy their book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781739417833

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Bestselling author Heather Morris chats about The Wish & The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Heather Morris about The Wish.

You can buy The Wish by Heather Morris here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781786582164

Also:

I review The Bookseller of Hay by James Manning and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781472159786

I review The Last Tree by Luke Adam Hawker and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781781578704

& I review The Picasso Heist by James Patterson and Howard Roughan (audiobook version) and you can buy the printed book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529943580

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Authority and Power in Storytelling with Adrian Tchaikovsky

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky about his latest book 'Made Things'

In this conversation, Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses the themes of perspectives in literature, particularly how different creatures and their experiences shape narratives. He also delves into the concepts of authority and power within storytelling, emphasising the importance of these elements in understanding the natural world.

You can buy Made Things here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035078073

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Christmas book special with Lauren

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Lauren’s Christmas Book Recommendations:

Happily Ever After by Hannah Grace https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780349446684

A Christmas Ghost Story by Carol Ann Duffy: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529083972

Advent by Gunner Gunnarsson: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963076

12 Days of Christmas by Susan Stokes Chapman: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787304666

Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781250326287

Philippa’s Christmas Book Recommendations:

The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780571395026

The Christmas Magpie by Mark Edwards https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405983013

A Body At The Christmas Book Fair by Helen Cox: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529442175

A Scrooge Mystery by Andreina Cordani: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781785126338

The Christmas Tree Killer by Chris Frost: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008707675

Plus our extra recommendations:

The Christmas Companion by Skye McAlpine: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008785987

The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance by Miranda Hart: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241796290

The Ginger Bread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008728090

A Copenhagen Snowmance by Pernille Hughes: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008785987

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Crafting Thrillers: Claire Douglas Discusses Her Latest Novels

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

In this conversation, Philippa and Claire explore the concept of ideal and nightmare writing environments. They discuss how different settings, particularly those filled with distractions like bugs and interruptions, can impact creativity and productivity. The dialogue highlights the importance of a conducive environment for writing and the challenges posed by undesirable conditions.

You can buy The New Neighbours here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405957656

And you can preorder The Family Friend here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241764275

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T M Payne Unplugged: Humour, Crime, and Storytelling

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview T M Payne about Count The Dead

You can buy Count The Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535

I review We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough, The Chemist by A A Dhand, Strange Pictures by Uketsu and The Midnight King by Tareq Ashkanani.

You can buy We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398722606

You can buy The Chemist by A A Dhand here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008645854

You can buy The Midnight King by Tariq Ashkanani here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781805222279

You can buy Strange Pictures by Uketsu here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781805335399

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Award-winning & bestselling Louise Penny chats books & writing

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Let’s chat to Louise Penny about The Black Wolf

Philippa interviews Louise Penny about her latest book The Black Wolf

You can order The Black Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730570

You can order The Grey Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730549

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My 3 fantasy book recommendations this month

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

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 Innkeeping. You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399709903

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From Courtroom to Crime Fiction: Guy Morpuss Unveiled

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

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.org/a/16356/9780857507440

& I review Break Room by Miye Lee which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035438976

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Silent Bones and the Art of Crime Writing with Val McDermid

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Val McDermid about her new book Silent Bones.

You can order Silent Bones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408734025

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Award winning author Abir Mukherjee

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

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/16356/9781529933529

You can buy 59 minutes by Holly Seddon here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398709492

You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043

You can buy Room on the Sea by André Aciman here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780571385140

You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043

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The Art of Storytelling: Travis Baldree's Creative Insights

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Travis Baldree about Brigands & Breadknives

You can buy Brigands and Breadknives here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035035946

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News Item with Francine Toon

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Francine Toon author of Bluff.

You can buy Bluff by Francine Toon here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857527554

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Alex Hay & Alison Barrow - book publicity & bridgerton/hustle fiction

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:01:00 GMT

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/16356/9781398719064

You can buy To Love A Liar by L V Matthews here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405974707

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Vaseem Khan Interview - Q from James Bond

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:01:00 GMT

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

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Food & Fiction series: ANN CLEEVES

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:01:00 GMT

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.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008614805

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Lynda La Plante interview!

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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

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Fantasy Fiction Focus

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529061178

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PETER JAMES interview

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Peter James about The Hawk Is Dead

You can order The Hawk Is Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529090062

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JACQUELINE WILSON interview!

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Jacqueline Wilson about Picture Imperfect

You can buy Picture Imperfect here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507631

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SHARI LAPENA interview and BOOKSHOP special

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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:

The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241743980

Slow Horses by Mick Herron: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399803052

& Love, Mom by Iliana Xander: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405983822

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PATRICIA CORNWELL interview!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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

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SUSIE DENT interview!

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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

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CLARE BALDING interview!

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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

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Special News Item

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Bookshop.org UK Managing Director Nicole Vanderbilt

You can access the website here: https://uk.bookshop.org

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Jane Austen, Miss Darcy & a crime to solve

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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 Santelli: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035077144

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https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529082937

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John Scalzi talks about food & fiction

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview John Scalzi about The Shattering Peace

You can order The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi here:

You can contact Philippa at:

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https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399618977

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I chat to Alison Barrow & interview Kate Kemp

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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:

You can order the books reviewed here:

Watching You by Helen Fields https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008533571

West by Carys Davies https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781783784233

The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781407139722

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Janice Hallett chats Food & Fiction

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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:

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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

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Interview with author M L Rio (Food & Fiction series)

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with M.L. Rio about Hot Wax.

You can order Hot Wax by M L Rio here:

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hot-wax/m-l-rio/9781035429813

Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/5G3Ec4x

I review 3 books:

Ask for Andrea by Noelle W Ihli

The Winemaker’s Wife by Kristin Harmel

The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas

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Ken Follett talks about food & fiction

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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 Louise Candlish.

This Ends Now by T M Payne

The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore

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Dan Brown interview

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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.

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Books I highly recommend & Julie Leong Interview

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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=9781399729093

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-keeper-of-magical-things/julie-leong/9781399729093

Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/deta87n

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Strange Houses by Uketsu

Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

Believe by S M Govett

Redemption by Jack Jordan

The Reluctant Spy by David Goodman

Black Water Rising by Sean Watkin

Blacklands by Belinda Bauer

Play With Fire by T M Payne

Deadly Animals by Marie Tierney

You can EMAIL Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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We talk food & fiction with Paula Hawkins

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Paula Hawkins about The Blue Hour

And I review:

Origin by Dan Brown

Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R Weaver

The Cut Throat Trial by S J Fleet

You can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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Summer Special Interview: Adele Parks

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Adele Parks about her brand new book: Our Beautiful Mess

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Summer Special: Mark Billingham

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:01:00 GMT

This is a limited edition, summer special episode with guest Mark Billingham to talk about his latest book: What The Night Brings

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Summer Special: M W Craven

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview M W Craven about his brand new book: The Final Vow

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Summer Special: Steve Cavanagh

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Steve Cavanagh about his brand new book: Two Kinds Of Stranger

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Rebecca Thorne interview & Bloody Scotland Crime Festival chat with Ambrose Parry

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:01:00 GMT

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/

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Fiona Cummins full interview & A J West catch-up

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Fiona Cummins about Some Of US Are Liars

I catch up with A J West about The Betrayal of Thomas True

I review

It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara

Five By Five by Claire Wilson

The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas

Old Man’s War by John Scalzi

Never Call Him Dad Again by Caroline Darian

The Beautiful Dead by Belinda Bauer

You can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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Fantasy Friday: I interview Leigh Radford about One Yellow Eye

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Leigh Radford about her debut book: One Yellow Eye

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Georgina Moore, Nicola Williams & 3 top books!

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Georgina Moore about River of Stars and interview Nicola Williams about Killer Instinct.

I review She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena

Into The Fire by M J Arlidge

Driving in the Dark by Deborah Moggach

You can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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Books I'm excited about being published soon

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Books being published soon

I go through the books I am most excited about that are being published in the next few months.

You can email me at: quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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Alison Barrow, Rebecca Wait & 3 books reviewed

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I chat to Alison Barrow and interview Elizabeth Wait

I review The Red Shore by by William Shaw

No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan

Actually I’m a Murderer by Terry Dreary

I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director at Penguin and this time she answers a question about authors and what they can do to help the publicity of their books. I also interview Rebecca Wait about her new book Havoc.

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Fantasy Friday: Interview with Elise Kova

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Elise Kova about Arcana Academy

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Steph McGovern interview & 5 star reads

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Steph McGovern about her book Deadline

And I review:

Some Of Us Are Liars By Fiona Cummins

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster

Steph recommends 3 books:

The Final Act of Holly Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd

Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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Interview with Ben Aaronovitch

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Ben Aaronovitch about his brand new book Stone & Sky

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X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3I interview Ben Aaronovitch about Stone & Sky

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Belinda Bauer AND Esther Freud interviews

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Belinda Bauer about The Impossible Thing

& interview Esther Freud about My Sister & Other Lovers

I also review Long Time Dead by T M Payne

Hermit by Chris McQueer

Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson

Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang

Esther Freud recommends:

The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard

The Paris Dancer by Nicola Rayner

There Are Rivers In The Sky by Elif Shafak

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My best books of 2025 so far!

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Top 2025 reads so far

Philippa reveals her Top 5 Crime Fiction, Top 5 Fantasy & Sci-Fi and Top 5 books from other genres for the year so far.

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The Bookseller & The Bookwriter

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Philip Jones editor of The Bookseller Magazine and interview with Author Nick Alexander about his latest book Where Do We Go From Here?

There are reviews of:

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke

So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne

Assembly by Natasha Brown

HRT by Kathy Lette

Nick recommends:

Blue Skies by TC Boyle

Blue Skies by Michael Cunningham

Puffball by Faye Weldon

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Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate

Elizabeth recommends:

Luck Of The Titanic by Stacey Lee

The Floating World by Axie Oh

Wolf For A Spell by Karah Sutton

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Crime time! Martin Walker interview

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Martin Walker about An Enemy in the Village

I review:

The Gathering by CJ Tudor.

It's Always The Husband by CL Taylor

& An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Martin Edwards recommends:

Sir Nigel by Arthur Conan Doyle

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Montsarrat.

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Brand new V E Schwab interview

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview V E Schwab about “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil”

V E Schwab recommends:

Tipping The Velvet by Sarah Waters

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

The Green Bone Saga (1st book in series is Jade City) by Fonda Lee

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Spotlight on promoting & reviewing books

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director as a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. Today Alison answers a question about book blurbs.

I review the following books:

The Death Of Us by Abigail Dean

Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers

18 by Alice Loxton

Susie chats about her book reviewing journey so far and her plans for the future.

Susie recommends:

The Death Of Us by Abigail Dean

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Linwood Barclay does HORROR

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Linwood Barclay about Whistle

Linwood recommends 3 books:

The Big Empty by Robert Crais

Long Island by Colm Tóibín

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

(And also mentions The Blue Hammer by Ross Macdonald)

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David Headley discusses Capital Crime + an author interview

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I chat to David Headley about Capital Crime. Information on the festival can be found here: https://www.capitalcrime.org

I interview Salma Ibrahim about Salutation Road

I review:

Into the Fire by GD Wright

Death At The White Hart by Chris Chibnall

Glitterball by Yasmin Wilde.

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Ready for a BOOK TAG?

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

10 bookish things I don’t buy - book tag.

(Book tag originally done by Shades of Orange on YouTube)

Bookmarks
Books signed by author
Book formats - not special edition
Harbacks
Bookish swag
Book cart
Book subscription service
Book journal
Ebooks
Kindle

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Author interview with Jane Casey & Philippa's top picks

Mon, 26 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Jane Casey about her latest book The Secret Room

I review:

This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBride

By Your Side by Ruth Jones

& The Trad Wife’s Secret by Liane Child.

The three books Jane Casey recommends are

The Guests by Agnes Ravatn

The Last Days of Summer by Sara Manning

The Death of Us by Abigail Dean

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Have you read Sci-Fi Noir?

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Adam Oyebanji about Esperance

Adam recommends:

Places In The Darkness by Chris Brookmyre

The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov

All System Red by Martha Wells

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Philippa's Page Turners: Food, ghosts & good books

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Daria Lavelle about Aftertaste.

I review:

Homemade God by Rachel Joyce

Nightshade by Michael Connolly

The Honesty Box by Lucy Brazier,

The First Murder on Mars by Sam Wilson

I interview Daria Lavelle about her book: Aftertaste

Daria recommends:

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

The Candy House by Jennifer Egan

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Exploring Dystopian Fiction with 'The Quiet' Author Barnaby Martin

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Barnaby Martin about The Quiet

Barnaby’s book recommendations are:

The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England by Marc Morris

When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro

Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

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Publishing secrets, books I love & a debut author

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Books, Authors, and Publishing Secrets

I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director for the start of a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world.

I review the following books:

The Hidden Life of Trees, a graphic adaptation.

The Gentleman From Peru by Andre Aciman.

Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinski, those

I interview Charlotte Paradise about Overspill

Charlotte recommends:

The Lesser Bohemians by Eimear McBride

What Red Was by Rosie Price

Okay Days by Jenny Mustard

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Fantasy Writing Secrets: Joe Abercrombie about 'The Devils'

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:02:00 GMT

Interview with Joe Abercrombie about his latest book The Devils

The three books JOE RECOMMENDS:

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

The L A Quartet by James Ellroy

The Civil War by Shelby Foote

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What's it REALLY like to open a bookshop?

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Laura and Ross from Station Books

Station Books website: https://stationbooks.co.uk

Hardy's Books Youtube channel: UCbQetFvMecZV9SxVQdI9gXg

Laura recommends:

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb.

Ross recommends:

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Exhalation by Ted Chiang

The Dance of Shadows by Rogba Payne.

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Inside Spellbound: Georgia Leighton Talks Magic, Secrets & Sorcery"

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Georgia Leighton author of SPELLBOUND

Georgia recommends:

Beauty by Robin McKinley,

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik.

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Uncovering The Cleaner – Mary Watson on Truth, Trauma & Tension

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Philippa interviews Mary Watson about THE CLEANER

& Philippa reviews:

I Bet You'd Look Good In A Coffin by Katie Brent

The Stand-In Dad by Alex Summers,

Breaking The Dark by Lisa Jewell and

Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare.

Mary recommends:

A Stranger In The Family by Jane Casey

Here One Moment by Lianne Moriarty

It Should Have been You by Andrea Mara

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Author Antonia Hodgson Discusses 'The Raven Scholar': Journey from Historical Fiction to Epic Fantasy

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Antonia Hodgson about The Raven Scholar

Antonia recommends:

Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

They by Kay Dick

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Author Antonia Hodgson Discusses 'The Raven Scholar': Journey from Historical Fiction to Epic Fantasy

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Human Remains by Jo Callaghan | Killer Concepts & Crime Fiction with a Twist

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I review: When women were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill, The Cure by Eve Smith.

Two poetry books: Wild Remedy and Becoming By Poetry Prescription

Bored to Death, A Board Game Shop Mystery by CJ Connor.

And I interview Jo Callaghan about Human Remains

Jo recommends:

The Death of Us By Abigail Dean

Your Are Here by David Nicholls

The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson

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Unleashing A Language of Dragons: S. F. Williamson on Magic, Power & Storytelling

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with S F Williamson about A Language of Dragons

S F Williamson recommends:

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

The Awakening of Miss Primm by Sanmartin Fenollera and translated by Sonia Soto.

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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Solving Mysteries with Jessica Bull | Insights on #AFortuneMostFatal

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Jessica Bull about "A Fortune Most Fatal"

Books reviewed:

Squeaky Clean by Callum McSorley

Carl's Doomsday Scenario: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

Jessica Bull recommends:

Rebecca Romney’ “Jane Austen's Bookshelf”

Jill Johnson’s “Bella Donna”

Mel Pennant’s “A Murder For Miss Hortense”

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What's it like to work for a publisher & be a book influencer?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Olivia-Savannah Roach

We discuss being a book influencer and working in publishing.

Links to Olivia’s channels:

instagram.com/oliviascatastrophe

tiktok.com/@oliviascatastrophe

Olivias recommends:

The Ragpicker King By Cassandra Clare

Welcome to Forever by Nathan Tavares

The Fifth Season by N K Jemisin

Link to Tor UK Publishing: https://www.panmacmillan.com/tor

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History, crime and Alan Bennett

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with Jo Harkin about “The Pretender”

Book reviews:

The Whalebone Theatre by Joanne Quinn

A Voice in the Night by Simon Mason

Killing Time by Alan Bennett

Jo Harkin recommends:

Winter King by Thomas Penn

The Cauliflower by Nicola Barker

the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

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John Scalzi - When The Moon Hits Your Eye

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Interview with John Scalzi about his latest book “When The Moon Hits Your Eye”

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And then a Hero comes along.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

I interview Katie Buckley about her book “Hero”

And I review:

The Lost Passenger by Frances Quinn

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

The Impossible Thing By Belinda Bauer

Plus

Katie’s book recommendations are:

The We Free Men by Terry Pratchett

By Grand Central Station I Sat Down And Wept by Elizabeth Smart

Soft Core by Brittany Newell

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Hannah Kaner Interview - Fallen Gods Trilogy

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Interview with Hannah Kaner about FAITHBREAKER

Hannah recommends:

Idolfire by Grace Curtis

The Map of Knowledge by Violet Moller

The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez

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3 Book Reviews & Jamie West interview

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I review:

The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu

Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett

Small Bomb at Dimperley by Lissa Evans.

And I interview Jamie West about his latest book: Murder at the Matinee.

Jamie recommends:

Burying Jericho by William Hussey

The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey

Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jędrowski,

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Fantasy Friday - Rebecca Thorne interview

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Rebecca Thorne about “Tea You At The Alter” her latest book in the ‘Tomes & Tea’ quartet

The 3 books that Rebecca recommends:

This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mahtar and Max Gladstone

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss & Tahl Raz

The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong

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Three different (and really good) books

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Philippa interviews Trevor Wood about “The Silent Killer” and reviews Annie Bot by Sierra Greer & Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare KuKu.

Link to Trevor’s fundraising for Alzheimers Research:

https://justgiving.com/page/trevor-wood-1731935935062

Trevor recommends:

Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville

Paperboy by Callum McSorley

A Serpent in the Garden by Howard Linskey

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Fancy a festival of books?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Philippa Interviews Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival.

To book tickets for the Hay Festival and find out information about events click here: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/home

Heather’s 3 book recommendations:

Meditation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

The Peanut Jones series by Rob Biddulph

Confessions by Catherine Airey

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Top Crime book & Kate Fagan interview

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Today Philippa reviews:

The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey

Tell Me a Dragon by Jackie Morris

Spring Unfurled by Angela Harding.

Plus Philippa interviews Kate Fagan about The Three Lives of Cate Kay.

Kate recommends:

Bel Canto by Ann Pratchett

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily Danforth.

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Friday Fantasy Special: Saara El-Arifi

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Philippa interviews Saara El-Arifi about her latest book CURSEBOUND

Saara’s three book recommendations are:

The Deep by Rivers Solomon.

The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

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Favourites? book tag

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Philippa reviews:

The Poppy War by R F Kuang

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay.

Deadfall by A K Turner

Plus Philippa does the Favourites book tag.

10 Questions:

1. A book you tell people is your favourite

2. A book that is your guilty pleasure

3. A book everyone loved but you didn’t

4. A book you read the fastest

5. A book that deserves more hype

6. A book that you reread the most

7. A book that has your favourite characters

8. A book that made you cry

9. A book you think everyone needs to read

10. A book you wish everyone would give a shot even if it’s out of their comfort zone

(Book tag inspired by Larry on YouTube and their “Book Recommendation Tag”

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Breakdowns & Books - see trigger warnings in notes

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I talk to Tyrone from BookishDadReads about his experience with mental health challenges and the books.

Please note we discuss some serious subjects including child abuse and suicide. Tyrone’s own book is called “What Comes After Rock Bottom” (by Tyrone Reid)

Tyrone’s 3 Fantasy book recommendations:

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Blood Over Bright Haven by ML Wang.

Dungeon Crawler Carl: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 1 by Matt Dinniman

Tyrone’s 3 Crime series recommendations:

The Puppet Show by M W Craven

In The Blink Of An Eye by Jo Callaghan

The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter

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There's a new CARA HUNTER book out!

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Cara Hunter about her brand new crime book “Making A Killing”

And I review The Dentist by Tim Sullivan

Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding

The Archers Unseen by Julie Beckett

Cara Hunter recommends the following 3 books:

The Memory Game by Nicci French

Unfortunately She Was A Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith

We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter

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Kindness & Killing with Helen Fields

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Today I interview Helen Fields about her book, The Profiler,

And review:

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

By Any Other Name by Jodie Picoult

A Beginner's Guide to Dying by Simon Boas.

The Tim Sullivan DS Cross series

Helen Fields recommends

Remarkbly Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute

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Strongly recommended...

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 01:01:00 GMT

I interview Kate Greathead about The Book Of George

I review:

Life Hacks for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin.

The Dentist by Tim Sullivan & The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan, the first two in the series.

Kate Greathead recommends:

Stoner by John Williams

Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Angles,

A House in Norway by Vigdis Hjorth

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T J Klune Special

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Interview with T J Klune about The Bones Beneath My Skin

T J Klune recommends:

Flamer by Mike Curato

Tales from the Gas Station by Jack Townsend

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare

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Welcome back! We chat to Jenny Morris

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 01:02:00 GMT

I interview Jenny Morris about 'An Ethical Guide to Murder'.

Plus I review 'Family Politics' by John O’Farrell, 'Beautiful Ugly' by Alice Feeney and I mention 'Human Remains' by Jo Callaghan.

Jenny Morris' 3 book recommendations are:

Stuart Turton's The Last Murder at the End of the World.

Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower.

Asia Mackay’s A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage

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Grady Hendrix special!

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:02:33 GMT

I talk to Grady Hendrix all about his new book “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls”

Grady’s 3 book recommendations are:

The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine, and you might know it's called from

Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner

I Await the Devil's Coming by Mary Maclane

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TOP BOOKS of 2024 & Elly Griffiths Interview

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:01:36 GMT

I interview Elly Griffiths about her new book “The Frozen People” and I give my top 12 books of 2024.

ALSO:

Elly recommends 3 books for us:

Beautiful People by Amanda Jennings

Notes on a Drowning by Anna Sharpe.

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

PHILIPPA’s TOP READS OF 2024

The Betrayal of Thomas True by A. J. West
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer.
Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness.
The Home Child by Liz Berry.
The Mercy Chair by M. W. Craven.
The Spell Shop by Sarah Beth Durst.
Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan
Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie

10. A Bookshop of one's own by Jane Cholmeley,

11.After the Storm by G. D Wright

12.The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable.

Honourable mention: The Guncle by Steven Rowley.

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Wreckages, Houses & Hauntings

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:01:22 GMT

I interview Dan Malikin about “The Wreckage of Us”

I also review

“Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix, “How to Tell a Haunted House” by Grady Hendrix, “House of Frank” by Kay Sinclair

“The Proof of My Innocence” by Jonathan Coe.

Dan Malakin recommends:

Why Don’t You Love Me? by Paul B Rainey

Selfie by Will Storr,

All The Little Liars by Victoria Selman

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Christmas book recommendations with Lauren

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:02:31 GMT

I am joined by Lauren, from Lauren And The Books on Youtube to discuss Christmas, seasonal reading and our top 5 Christmas books.

Link to Lauren’s Youtube account:https://youtube.com/@laurenandthebooks

Lauren recommends:

The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

Time of the Child by Niall Williams

Gifts by Laura Barnett.

The Christmas Wish-tastrophe by Cariad Lloyd

Plus an extra: The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater

Philippa recommends:

Death Comes at Christmas by various

Look Up Handsome by Jack Strange

The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose

Make the Season Bright by Ashley Herring Blake

The Visitor. It's by Sergio Gomez.

Plus an extra: Happy Bloody Christmas by Jo Middleton

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History, Lists, Fairytales &Trekkers

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:01:31 GMT

I interview Toby Clements about his latest book “A Good Deliverance”

I also review:

The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey

Red Shirts by John Scalzi.

Irmina by Barbara Yelin.

The Fairytale Fan Club by Richard Ayoade

Toby recommends:

The Heron's Catch by Susan Curran

Niccolo Rising by Dorothy Dunnett

Lotharingia By Simon Winder

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End of Year Book Tag

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:01:30 GMT

I mention Everything You Have by Kate Ruby

And review:

Frankie By Graham Norton

The Waiting by Michael Connelly

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

And I do the End Of Year Book Tag!

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Are we thrilled?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:01:32 GMT

I interview Louise Candlish about her latest book “Our Holiday”

Philippa reviews:

Green Dot by Madeleine Gray

Here One Moment & Apples Never Fall by Leanne Moriarty

Gone by Michael Grant

Louise recommends:

The First Girl by Claire McGowan

Follow the Butterfly by Martha Kaukonen

Everything You have by Kate Ruby

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Theatres, Violins, Ledges & Lanterns!

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:01:51 GMT

I interview Anne Corlett about her latest book The Theatre of Glass and Shadows

and I review:

The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable,

The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi

The Woman on the Ledge by Ruth Mancini.

Anne recommends:

Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks.
High Vaultage by Chris & Jen Sugden
The Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hearst by Katie Lumsden

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Have you read this?

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:01:27 GMT

I Interview Lucy Jane Wood about her book “Rewitched”.

I review:

“We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman

“Precipice” by Robert Harris

“Dallergut Dream Department Store” by Miye Lee

LUCY recommends:

First-Time Caller By B K Borison

Green Dot By Madeleine Gray

Bellies by Nicola Dinan

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Thrills and spills

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:01:38 GMT

I interview Ellery Lloyd about their latest book “The Final Act Of Juliet Willoughby”

I review:

Isolation Island by Louise Minchin

Holmes and Moriarty by Gareth Rubin,

Mistress of Lies by K. M. Enright

& Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose

Ellery Lloyd recommend:

The Last Truths We Told By Holly Watt

The Sirens by Emilia Hart

A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

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Loving and not loving

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:01:43 GMT

I interview Laura Dockrill author of I Love, I Love You, I Love You,

I review:

The Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer

Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

Tin Man by Sarah Winman

Laura recommends:

Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier

How To Be Both by Ali Smith

Nibbles, the Very Hungry Book Monster By Emma Yarlett

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You need to read this!

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:02:55 GMT

I interview Jane Casey about her latest book “A Stranger In The Family”

and I review After The Storm G D Wright

Pity by Andrew McMillan

Alex Rider: Snakehead - The Graphic Novel - by Anthony Horowitz and Antony Johnston & Amrit Birdi

Jane Casey recommends:

Small Bomb at Dimperley by Lissa Evans

Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville

The Torrent by Danuka McKenzie

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Kings & Emperors

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:01:27 GMT

I interview Annie Garthwaite about her latest book The King's Mother

and I review:

Graveyard Shift by M. L. Rio,

Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan

Killing Time by Jodi Taylor.

Annie recommends:

Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon

The Tower by Flora Carr

Clear by Carys Davies

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Ready for a Winter Weekend?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:01:53 GMT

I speak to Helen Bagnall, Head of Programmes and Engagement at The Hay Festival about the special Winter Weekend later this year.

For more information and to book tickets: https://www.hayfestival.com/winter-weekend/home

Helen recommends:

The How by Yrsa Daley-Ward

Pandora’s Jar by Natalie Haynes

Dancing In The Streets By by Barbara Ehrenreich

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Am I a book tart?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:01:38 GMT

I interview C L Miller about “The Antique Hunter's Guide To Murder”

Plus I review:

The House In The Cerulean Sea by T J Klune

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

I interview C L Miller about “The Antique Hunters Guide To Murder”

C L Miller (author of The Antique Hunter's Guide To Murder) recommends:

The Guest List by Lucy Foley,

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver.

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Let's interview Stuart Neville

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:01:43 GMT

I interview Stuart Neville about “Blood Like Mine”

Stuart recommends:

House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias.

The Cracker Mirror by Chris Brookmyre

The End of Everything by Megan Abbott

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A change in reading?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:01:02 GMT

Philippa interviews MICHAEL DONKOR about his book "Grow Where They Fall"

Philippa reviews:

A Discovery Of Witches - Deborah Harkness

The Examiner by Janice Hallett

And interview Michael Donkor author of “Grow Where They Fall”

Michael recommends:

All Fours by Miranda July.

Jazz by Toni Morrison

Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst

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Book love

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:01:57 GMT

2 books, 2 audiobooks & 2 graphic novels plus I interview Sarah Beth Durst about “The Spell Shop”

I review:

Clear by Carys Davies

Queen B by Juno Dawson

Factory Summers by Guy Delisle

Polar Vortex by Denise Dorrance

A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe

Prima Facie by Suzie Miller

Sarah Beth Durst recommends:

Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne

Honey Witch by Sydney J Shields

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong.

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Good books & bad books

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:01:43 GMT

I interview Ellie Keel, debut author of THE FOUR,

I review:

I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue,

Bay of Thieves by Megan Davis,

The Runner by Lloyd Devereux Richards

Ellie Keel recommends:

In Memoriam by Alice Wynn

The Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard

All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whittaker

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Are short books ok?

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:01:47 GMT

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

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Book choices!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:01:53 GMT

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

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Read this book (please)!

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:01:27 GMT

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

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Best books over the last 5 years

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:01:59 GMT

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

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