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...

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 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads:...

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! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews Twitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok:...

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 SugdenThe Trouble with Mrs. Montgomery Hearst by Katie Lumsden  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram:...

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

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

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 Follow the podcast: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok:...

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

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

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

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” https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenAndTheBooks 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. Facebook Group:...

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

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

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. Facebook Group:...

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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads:...

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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram:...

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

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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok:...

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 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Twitter:...

Interview with Denzil Meyrick about ‘The Estate’ Plus Philippa reviews: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley My Mess is a Bit of a Life by Georgia Pritchett. Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie The Half Burnt House by Alex North & the Crime Freaks Book Box https://www.crimefreaksbookbox.com/# Then Denzil Meyrick recommends: A Grave For A Thief by Douglas Skelton Precipice by Robert Harris The Bookseller Of Inverness by S G MacLean Hosted on Acast. See...

Interview with M W Craven about The Mercy Chair And Philippa reviews: Double Indemnity by James M Cain I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay The Return by Victoria Hislop & The Puzzle Wood by Rosie Andrews Plus: M W Craven recommends: Nightwatch by Terry Pratchett Watership Down by Richard Adams All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I interview LAURA KAY about her latest book called MAKING IT Laura RECOMMENDS 3 books:  Experienced by Kate Young Unsuitable - A history of lesbian fiction by Eleanor Medhurst The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel And I review some of the HIGHS and LOWS of my holiday reading: The Guncle by Steven Rowley The Home Child Liz Berry Rubber Necker by Belinda Bauer The Family Experiment by John Marrs Murder in Menorca by Cat Preston Eruption by Michael Crichton & James Patterson ...

I interview Francesca de Tores about her book called Saltblood plus I review: Where The Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan The Husbands by Holly Gramazio The Love Of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood Body Language by A K Turner Be A Birder by Hamza Yassin The Revenge Club by Kathy Lette The three books that Francesca de Tores recommends are: Days Without End by Sebastian Barry  He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan The Reapers Are The Angels by Alden Bell Links:...