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 for most types of fiction and Friday episodes focusing on fantasy and Sci-Fi. Join Philippa as she sits down to chat to you all about books. For contact please email Philippa at [email protected]

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Update frequency: every 4 days
Average duration: 35 minutes
Episodes: 373
Years Active: 2019 - 2025

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Dolen Perkins-Valdez Interview & Gytha Lodge '5 in 5'.

I interview Dolen Perkins-Valdez about her book “Take My Hand” and talk to Gytha Lodge author of “Little Sister” in the '5 in 5' feature. I also review “The Swimmer” by Graham Norton (a Quick Reads p…

00:41:39 | Mon 16 May 2022

Adrian McKinty interview & Ben West '5in5' chat.

I interview Adrian McKinty about his latest book “The Island” and talk to Ben West author of “This Book Could Save Your Life” in the new '5 in 5' feature. I also review “My Name Is Why” by Lemn Sissa…

00:52:51 | Mon 09 May 2022

T. Orr. Munro, Alexandra Potter & 5 books

I interview T. Orr. Munro about her book “Breakneck Point” and talk to Alexandra Potter author of “One Good Thing” in the 5 in 5 Feature. I also review “The Black Mountain” by Kate Mosse (A Quick Rea…

00:34:28 | Mon 02 May 2022

155 - Louise Hare full interview and Stuart Lawrence '5 in 5'

I interview Louise Hare about her latest book “Miss Aldridge Regrets” and talk to Stuart Lawrence author of “Silence is not an option” in the 5 in 5 Feature. I also review “The Cutting Season” by M W…

00:39:48 | Mon 25 Apr 2022

154 - Charlotte Duckworth, Helen Paris & 5 books.

I interview Charlotte Duckworth about her latest book “The Sanctuary” and feature Helen Paris author of “Lost Property” in the new 5 IN 5 Feature. I also review “City On Fire” by Dom Winslow, “The Jo…

00:42:05 | Mon 18 Apr 2022

153 - Lucy Diamond interview & 5 book reviews.

I interview Lucy Diamond about her latest book “Anything Could Happen” and also review “Still Life” by Sarah Winman, “We Sang Across The Sea” by Benjamin Zephaniah and illustrated by Onyinye Iwu, “Sk…

00:40:08 | Mon 11 Apr 2022

152 - Eve Smith interview and 5 book reviews.

I interview Eve Smith about her latest book “Off Target” and also review “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus, “The Key in the Lock” by Beth Underdown, “Still Life” By Val McDermid and “The Seven …

00:44:00 | Mon 04 Apr 2022

Episode 151 - C S Robertson interview & 5 book reviews.

I interview CS Robertson (Craig Robertson) about his latest book “The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill” and also review “Tall Bones” by Anna Bailey, “Mothers and Daughters” by Erica James, “After …

00:41:53 | Mon 28 Mar 2022

Episode 150 - Sarah Vaughan interview and 5 book reviews.

I Interview Sarah Vaughan about her latest book “Reputation” and also review “Year Of Wonder” by Clemency Burton-Hill, ”Not a Happy Family” by Shari Lapena, “Something to Hide” by Elizabeth George an…

00:38:43 | Mon 21 Mar 2022

Rosemary Shrager interview and 5 book reviews.

I interview Rosemary Shrager about her book “The Last Supper” plus reviews of “Sunny” by Sukh Ojla, “The Unit” by Ninni Holmqvist, “Four Aunties and a Wedding” by Jesse Sutanto and “Delicacy” by Kati…

00:37:54 | Mon 14 Mar 2022

David Baldacci interview and 5 book reviews.

I interview David Baldacci about his latest books “Mercy” and “Dream Town” plus I review “The Lying Club” by Annie Ward, “Roaring Girls” by Holly Kyte, “Old Friends” by Felicity Everett and “Crimson”…

00:45:33 | Mon 07 Mar 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 147 - Linwood Barclay interview and 5 book reviews.

I interview Linwood Barclay about his latest book “Take Your Breath Away” and review “Good Intentions” by Kasim Ali, “The Last Good Funeral of the Year” by Ed O’Loughlin , “The Christie Affair” by Ni…

00:38:19 | Mon 28 Feb 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 146 - Sophie Hannah interview & 5 book reviews.

I interview Sophie Hannah about her latest book “The Couple at the Table” and also discuss “The Maid” By Nita Prose, “A Good Day to Die” by Amen Alonge, “Holes” by Louis Sachar and “Again, Rachel” by…

00:48:25 | Mon 21 Feb 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 145 - Val McDermid interview & 5 book reviews.

I interview Val McDermid about her latest book “1979” and review “Book Love” by Debbie Tung, “American Dirt” By Jeanine Cummins, “Golden Hill” by Francis Spufford and “Rachel’s Holiday” by Marian Key…

00:40:12 | Mon 14 Feb 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 144 - Elly Griffiths interview & 5 book reviews.

I interview Elly Griffiths about her latest book “The Locked Room” and also review “The Black Dress” by Deborah Moggach, “No Way To Die” by Tony Kent, “Resistance” by Val McDermid & Kathryn Briggs an…

00:41:01 | Mon 07 Feb 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 143 - Janice Hallett author interview & 5 book reviews.

In this episode I Interview Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal, about her latest book “The Twyford Code” and also review “The Gosling Girl” by Jacqueline Roy, “Black Men walking” by Testament, “Dem…

00:41:17 | Mon 31 Jan 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 142 - Sarah Bonner author interview & 5 book reviews.

I interview Sarah Bonner about the book “Her Perfect Twin” and review “A Killing in November” by Simon Mason, “Opal Country” by Chris Hammer, “Big Panda and Tiny Dragon” by James Norbury and “The Las…

00:40:29 | Mon 24 Jan 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 141 - Stephen Fry Special + Sarah Stovell

I interview Stephen Fry about his latest book “Fry’s Ties” and also review (bumper episode) Sarah Stovell author of “Other Parents”. Other books also reviewed include: “I know what I saw” by Imran Ma…

00:42:45 | Mon 17 Jan 2022

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 140 - Nikki May interview and best books of 2021!

I interview Nikki May author of “Wahala” and also set out my best books of 2021 - who will make the list?