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Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever. Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall
What it is Quick Book Reviews is a spoiler-free book podcast hosted by Philippa Hall, published every Monday and Friday. Philippa reads widely so busy readers don't have to guess — delivering honest, enthusiastic, bite-sized reviews alongside in-depth author interviews and a friendly window into the publishing world.
This is a warm, welcoming show for readers who love books but don't have time to read everything — and want someone they trust to help them choose what's next.
Format
- Spoiler-free reviews: Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fiction
- Author interviews: In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debuts
- Publishing insider news: Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossip
Genres covered Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · Romantasy
Ideal for Readers with an ever-growing TBR pile · Book club members looking for their next pick · Anyone who loves hearing authors talk about their creative process · Fans of BookTok and Bookstagram looking for a deeper dive
Genre & metadata
- Host: Philippa Hall
- Format: Reviews / interviews / publishing news
- Frequency: Twice weekly — every Monday and Friday
- Spoilers: Never
- Status: Active and ongoing
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Publication history
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A change in reading?
Episode 306
lundi 16 septembre 2024 • Duration 29:12
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
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Book love
Episode 305
lundi 9 septembre 2024 • Duration 30:16
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: 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
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Pirates, Passion & Positivity
Episode 296
lundi 15 juillet 2024 • Duration 42:37
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: https://linktr.ee/quickbookreviews
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Books! Books! Books!
Episode 206
lundi 24 avril 2023 • Duration 55:57
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Books that make you think
Episode 205
lundi 17 avril 2023 • Duration 44:43
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Books to keep you reading
Episode 204
lundi 10 avril 2023 • Duration 52:33
This week I Interview Julia Bartz about “The Writing Retreat” and interview Chris Lloyd about “Paris Requiem”. We have a call from Johann and I also review “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult & Jennifer Finney Boylan, “The Red Notebook” by Antoine Lauren and “Her Sweet Revenge” by Sarah Bonner.
You can call into the podcast by leaving a message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR
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Interviews with Tina Baker & Drew Jerrison
Episode 203
lundi 3 avril 2023 • Duration 01:07:16
I interview Tina Baker about her latest book “Make Me Clean” and also interview Drew Jerrison about the publisher Profile/Viper books and the books they have coming up later this year to look out for. I also review “The Innocent Wife” by Amy Lloyd, “White Oleander” by Janet Fitch and “The Bees” by Laline Paull.
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Murderous Manuscripts
Episode 202
lundi 27 mars 2023 • Duration 52:19
We have quite a few crime books this week, but all very different! I interview Graham Bartlett about his latest book “Force of Hate” and interview Rachel Rhys about her latest book “Murder Under The Tuscan Sun”. I also review “”Sixteen Horses” by Greg Buchanan, “Twelve Secrets” by Robert Gold and “Beautiful Shining People” by Michael Grothaus.
You can contribute to the podcast here: https://www.speakpipe.com/QBR
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L C North & Luan Goldie interviews
Episode 201
lundi 20 mars 2023 • Duration 50:06
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The Hay Festival
Episode 200
vendredi 17 mars 2023 • Duration 32:28
Episode 200 Special. I interview Julie Finch CEO of The Hay Festival about what events they have planned this year and what to expect.
You can book tickets by going to https://www.hayfestival.com/home
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