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 Email Philippa: quickbookreviews@outlook.com You can find the podcast on social media: ...
Jun 30, 2025•41 min•Ep. 361
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. Email Philippa: quickbookreviews@outlook.com You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Jun 27, 2025•12 min•Ep. 360
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 You can email the podcast: quickbookreviews@outlook.com You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: ...
Jun 23, 2025•46 min•Ep. 359
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 Email Philippa: quickbookreviews@outlook.com You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on A...
Jun 20, 2025•22 min•Ep. 358
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. You can email Philippa here: quickbookreviews@outlook.com You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.inst...
Jun 16, 2025•33 min•Ep. 357
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews Twitter: https://x.com/quickb...
Jun 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 356
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: You can email the podcastl: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Bluesky: https...
Jun 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 355
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) You can email the podcast: quickbookreviews@outlook.com You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews...
Jun 06, 2025•26 min•Ep. 354
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 353
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews Twitter: https://x...
May 30, 2025•16 min•Ep. 352
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 351
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social 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....
May 23, 2025•26 min•Ep. 350
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 The podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www...
May 19, 2025•33 min•Ep. 349
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews Twitter: h...
May 16, 2025•26 min•Ep. 348
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 Hosted on Acast. See a...
May 12, 2025•40 min•Ep. 347
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 You can find the Quick Book Reviews Podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social 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 Aca...
May 09, 2025•30 min•Ep. 346
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. The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profil...
May 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 345
Interview with Georgia Leighton author of SPELLBOUND Georgia recommends: Beauty by Robin McKinley, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik. The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social 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....
May 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 344
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_...
Apr 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 343
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews Twitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Author Antonia Hodgson Discusses 'The Raven Scholar': Journey...
Apr 25, 2025•27 min•Ep. 342
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 21, 2025•41 min•Ep. 341
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 The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews Twitter: https://x.co...
Apr 18, 2025•28 min•Ep. 340
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” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 339
I interview Olivia-Savannah Roach We discuss being a book influencer and working in publishing. Links to Olivia’s channels: http://www.youtube.com/@OliviasCatastrophe 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 338
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 07, 2025•34 min•Ep. 337
Interview with John Scalzi about his latest book “When The Moon Hits Your Eye” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 336
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 31, 2025•32 min•Ep. 335
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 334
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, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 24, 2025•43 min•Ep. 333
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2025•32 min•Ep. 332
