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

Philippa presents a podcast jam-packed full of book reviews and author interviews, with no spoilers. Episodes out on Monday and Friday. Join Philippa as she sits down to chat to you all about books and biscuits. For contact please email Philippa at quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:12

Friday special with Alexandra Potter

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2024/04/12

Friday special with Alexandra potterI 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 GarmusThe Excitements by C J WrayOne Love by Matt CainOne Day by David Nicholls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:24

C L Taylor interview AND more Women's Prize reviews

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2024/04/08

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 GaneshananthanIn Defence Of The Act by Effie BlackThe Maiden by Kate FosterThe Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright.PLUS The 3 books CL Taylor recommends are:The Collector by John FowlesRubbernecker by Belinda Bauer56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:31

Women's Prize & Alina Khawajah

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2024/04/01

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 MarooRestless Dolly maunder - Kate GrenvilleRiver East River West - Aube Rey LescureThe Blue Beautiful World by Karen LordThe 3 books Alina recommends are:I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann LiangAs Long As The Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa KatouhThe Bear and The Nightingale by Katherine Arden Hosted on

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33:23

Biscuit free books?

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2024/03/25

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.

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15:06

Brilliant things!

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2024/03/18

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 BartlettAt The Time By Claire PowellA Bookshop of One's Own by Jane CholmleyMrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth TaylorThe 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.

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26:40

Hay Festival 2024 Special

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2024/03/15

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.comOr you can call the Box Office on 01497 822 629Heather’s Book recommendations are:The Universe versus Alex Woods by Gavin ExtenceDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverThe Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:46

Two Faves and One Flop

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2024/03/11

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.

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35:41

Crime, AI and a series.

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2024/03/04

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.

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35:48

3 Great books

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2024/02/26

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.

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30:34

Two favs and one flop

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2024/02/19

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.

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30:06

A variety pack!

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2024/02/12

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.

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18:09

FAVS of the week

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2024/02/09

FAVS OF THE WEEKI tell you about my favourite things this week:FILM: American Fiction the film, directed by Cord JeffersonBOOK: Booksops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreeAUDIOBOOK: The Reversal by Michael ConnellyICE 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.

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33:42

Fancy a series?

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2024/02/05

In this week, by sheer fluke, each book I review is part of a series.I interview Jessica Bullabout 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.

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21:13

Is Kindle a swear word?

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2024/01/29

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.

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15:33

Favs & Flops

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2024/01/22

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.

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15:15

Ditch The Reading Slump!

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2024/01/15

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 for more

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36:19

Goodbye

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2023/12/18

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 Kingsolver"Heartstopper Volume

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12:49

5 minutes with James Swallow & Rachel Abbott

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2023/12/15

A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed.2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith: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.

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54:08

Great Books & Great Authors! Ann Cleeves, Janice...

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2023/12/11

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.

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14:07

5 minutes with Dann McDorman & “The Pigeonhole”

Quick Book Reviews. Spoiler-free author interviews &... ·

2023/12/08

5in5A short special, looking at 2 recent interviews.2 interviews. 5 questions. 5 minutesWith:I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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