In Conversation with Brad Fitt: Pantomime, Boxing Day & the Books He Loves. You can buy tickets for Brad Fitt's pantomime here:https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/whats-on/dick-whittington/ You can follow Brad Fitt on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfitt75 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.i…

I review The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth, I talk to Alison Barrow (PR Director at Transworld) and I interview Marisa Kashino about Best Offer Wins, which is available now in the US and will be published on 15th January 2026 in the UK You can pre-order Best Offer Wins here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963595 You can contact Philippa …

It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara, can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857505873 All Her Fault by Andrea Mara, can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804998427 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews…

Philippa reviews eight thrilling reads out in 2026 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hoste…

Joe Hill discusses his latest book, 'King Sorrow', sharing insights into his writing process, the importance of character development, and the interplay of horror and humour in his work. He reflects on the creative mindset, the tools he uses, and the significance of reading in today's technology-driven world. Hill also shares his aspirations for fu…

You can buy Sick to Death by Chris Bridges here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008698140 You can preorder The Death Bed by Chris Bridges here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008698171 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok…

I interview Carrie & David Grant about their new book Joy To The World You can buy their book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781739417833 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: htt…

I interview Heather Morris about The Wish. You can buy The Wish by Heather Morris here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781786582164 Also: I review The Bookseller of Hay by James Manning and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781472159786 I review The Last Tree by Luke Adam Hawker and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org…

Interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky about his latest book 'Made Things' In this conversation, Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses the themes of perspectives in literature, particularly how different creatures and their experiences shape narratives. He also delves into the concepts of authority and power within storytelling, emphasising the importance of the…

Lauren’s Christmas Book Recommendations: Happily Ever After by Hannah Grace https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780349446684 A Christmas Ghost Story by Carol Ann Duffy: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529083972 Advent by Gunner Gunnarsson: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963076 12 Days of Christmas by Susan Stokes Chapman: https://uk.booksh…

In this conversation, Philippa and Claire explore the concept of ideal and nightmare writing environments. They discuss how different settings, particularly those filled with distractions like bugs and interruptions, can impact creativity and productivity. The dialogue highlights the importance of a conducive environment for writing and the challen…

I interview T M Payne about Count The Dead You can buy Count The Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535 I review We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough, The Chemist by A A Dhand, Strange Pictures by Uketsu and The Midnight King by Tareq Ashkanani. You can buy We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356…

Let’s chat to Louise Penny about The Black Wolf Philippa interviews Louise Penny about her latest book The Black Wolf You can order The Black Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730570 You can order The Grey Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730549 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagr…

I talk through my 3 top fantasy books this month and interview the authors. I interview T L Huchu about Secrets of the First School (and the whole series). You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035055487 I interview Chloe Gong about Coldwire. You can buy the book here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399732352 I intervie…

I interview Guy Morpuss about A Trial In Three Acts You can buy A Trial In Three Acts by Guy Morpuss here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800818989 I review The Correspondent by Virginia Evans which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721254 I review When Gavin met Stacey by Ruth Jones & James Corden which you can buy the …

I interview Val McDermid about her new book Silent Bones. You can order Silent Bones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408734025 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.co…

I interview Abir Mukherjee about his new book "The Burning Grounds" And I review: 59 Minutes by Holly Seddon Out of Time by Jodi Taylor Room on the Sea by André Aciman You can buy The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787302785 And you can buy Hunted by Abir Mukherjee here (although it may not be the gold c…

I interview Travis Baldree about Brigands & Breadknives You can buy Brigands and Breadknives here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035035946 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: http…

I interview Francine Toon author of Bluff. You can buy Bluff by Francine Toon here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857527554 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickb…

I interview author Alex Hay and chat to PR Director Alison barrow You can buy The Queen Of Fives by Alex Hay here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035414338 Books reviewed are : The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly To Love A Liar by L V Matthews The Girl Who Left by Jenn Blackhurst You can buy The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly here: http…

I interview Vaseem Khan about his brand new book Quantum Of Menace and you can buy his book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804188651 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https…

I chat to Ann Cleeves about her latest book The Killing Stones. You can buy The Killing Stones buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035043095 The Women by Kristin Hannah buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035005697 Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804993781 The Women of Wild Hill by…

I talk to LYNDA LA PLANTE about The Scene of the Crime You can buy The Scene of the Crime by Lynda La Plante here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781838779979 You can listen to Lynda La Plante’s podcast called Listening To The Dead here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/listening-to-the-dead-forensics-uncovered/id1497562299 You can contact P…

Marie Lu, Olivie Blake & Alix E Harrow Philippa interviews 3 leading fantasy writers about their new books. Marie Lu about her book Red City and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035079414 Olivie Blake about her book Girl Dinner and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035011421 Alix E Harrow a…

I interview Peter James about The Hawk Is Dead You can order The Hawk Is Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529090062 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quick…

I interview Jacqueline Wilson about Picture Imperfect You can buy Picture Imperfect here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507631 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com…

I interview Shari Lapena about She Didn’t See It Coming I celebrate 51 years of Burway Books and I review: The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman, Slow Horses by Mick Herron & Love, Mom by Iliana Xander You can buy Shari’s new book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857506191 You can find Burway Books here: https://www.burwaybooks.co.uk/ Yo…

Interview with Patricia Cornwell about her new book Sharp Force You can buy Patricia’s new book Sharp Force here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408722596 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbook…

I interview Susie Dent about her new book Words For Life You can buy Susie Dent's book Words for Life here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399820653 You can buy The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398548046 You can order Count The Dead by T M Payne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535 You can …

I interview Clare Balding about her book New Pastures You can order Clare's book New Pastures here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008607012 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: htt…

Interview with Bookshop.org UK Managing Director Nicole Vanderbilt You can access the website here: https://uk.bookshop.org You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookre…

I interview Amelia Blackwell about A Crime Through Time Plus I also review 2 books: The Inside Man by Trevor Wood Crime Scene illustrated by Alessandra Santelli You can order the books here: A Crime Through Time by Amelia Blackwell: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035054091 The Inside Man by Trevor Wood: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/97815294…

I interview John Scalzi about The Shattering Peace You can order The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529082937 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews…

I chat to Alison Barrow from Penguin about books coming up. I interview Kate Kemp about The Grapevine I review 3 books: Watching You by Helen Fields West by Carys Davies & The Giggler Treatment by Roddy Doyle. You can order The Grapevine by Kate Kemp here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399618977 You can order the books reviewed here: Watching…

I Interview Janice Hallett about her new book The Killer Question You can order The Killer Question by Janice Hallett here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800817197 You can contact Philippa at the following places: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: htt…

Interview with M.L. Rio about Hot Wax. You can order Hot Wax by M L Rio here: Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hot-wax-an-electric-rock-and-roll-fuelled-story-of-one-band-s-rise-to-stardom-and-one-women-s-quest-for-answers-for-fans-of-m-l-rio/7872608?ean=9781035421169 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/hot-wax/m-l-rio/9781035429…

I interview Ken Follett about Circle Of Days You can pre-order Ken Follett’s Circle Of Days here: Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/circle-of-days-ken-follett/7840943?ean=9781529442342 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/circle-of-days/ken-follett/9781529442342 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/i98OtIG Plus I review: The Killer Question b…

I interview Dan Brown about The Secret of Secrets YOU CAN ORDER Dan Brown’s The Secret Of Secrets here: Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/untitled-tw-323645-author-tw-323645/7815168?ean=9781787634558 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-secret-of-secrets/dan-brown/2928377320041 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/bgathVj This is his …

Interview with Julie Leong about The Keeper of Magical Things Links to pre-order Julie's new book: Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-keeper-of-magical-things-julie-leong/7895419?ean=9781399729093 Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-keeper-of-magical-things/julie-leong/9781399729093 Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/deta87n BOO…

I interview Paula Hawkins about The Blue Hour And I review: Origin by Dan Brown Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R Weaver The Cut Throat Trial by S J Fleet You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/q…

I interview Adele Parks about her brand new book: Our Beautiful Mess Email Philippa: [email protected] 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/@quickbookrevie…

This is a limited edition, summer special episode with guest Mark Billingham to talk about his latest book: What The Night Brings Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Threads: @quic…

I interview M W Craven about his brand new book: The Final Vow Email Philippa: [email protected] 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: …

I interview Steve Cavanagh about his brand new book: Two Kinds Of Stranger Email Philippa: [email protected] 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/@quickboo…

I interview Ambrose Parry (Chris Brookmyre and Marisa Haetzman) as we talk about their latest book The Death Of Shame and discuss all about Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival called Bloody Scotland in Stirling 12th - 14th September 2025. Plus I interview REBECCA THORNE about her new book Alchemy And A Cup Of Tea. You can find details o…

I interview Fiona Cummins about Some Of US Are Liars I catch up with A J West about The Betrayal of Thomas True I review It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara Five By Five by Claire Wilson The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas Old Man’s War by John Scalzi Never Call Him Dad Again by Caroline Darian The Beautiful Dead by Belinda Bauer You can email …

I interview Leigh Radford about her debut book: One Yellow Eye You can email Philippa at: [email protected] 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/@quickbook…

I interview Georgina Moore about River of Stars and interview Nicola Williams about Killer Instinct. I review She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena Into The Fire by M J Arlidge Driving in the Dark by Deborah Moggach You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile…

Books being published soon I go through the books I am most excited about that are being published in the next few months. You can email me at: [email protected] 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_…

I chat to Alison Barrow and interview Elizabeth Wait I review The Red Shore by by William Shaw No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan Actually I’m a Murderer by Terry Dreary I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director at Penguin and this time she answers a question about authors and what they can do to help the publicity of their books. I also interview Rebecca W…