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

I interview C J Skuse author of the Sweetpea series, the lates one is “Thorn In My Side”. I also review A Sign Of Her Own by Sarah Marsh Five Minds by Guy Morpuss An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley PLUS C J Skuse recommends the following books: Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona Eltahawy The Love Interest by Helen Comerford. Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So sorry for the short episode due to illness and echo from having to record at work! This week I mention the following: City On Fire by Graham Bartlett At The Time By Claire Powell A Bookshop of One's Own by Jane Cholmley Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor  The Classics Jigsaw puzzle by happily jigsaws - link here for 10% off their jigsaws: https://www.happilypuzzles.com/discount/QUICKBOOK10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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 this author as well “The Future” by Naomi Alderman “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara...

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.