Quick Book Reviews
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I love books (and coffee and chocolate...) & there are so many great books to choose from! This weekly podcast includes author interviews, book reviews, opinions and conversation.
Quick Book Reviews
2d ago
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
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Quick Book Reviews
1w ago
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 Bartlett
At The Time By Claire Powell
A Bookshop of One's Own by Jane Cholmley
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor
The Classics Jigsaw puzzle by happily jigsaws - link here for 10% off their jigsaws: https://www.happilypuzzles.com/discount/QUICKBOOK10
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Quick Book Reviews
1w ago
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.com
Or you can call the Box Office on 01497 822 629
Heather’s Book recommendations are:
The Universe versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
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Quick Book Reviews
2w ago
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.
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Quick Book Reviews
3w ago
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.
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Quick Book Reviews
1M ago
This week I interview Chloe Seager about her book “Open Minded” and review “The Spy Coast” by Tess Gerritsen and more.
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Quick Book Reviews
1M ago
FAVS OF THE WEEK
I tell you about my favourite things this week:
FILM: American Fiction the film, directed by Cord Jefferson
BOOK: Booksops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree
AUDIOBOOK: The Reversal by Michael Connelly
ICE 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!
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Quick Book Reviews
1M ago
In this week, by sheer fluke, each book I review is part of a series.
I interview Jessica Bull about 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
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Quick Book Reviews
2M ago
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?
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Quick Book Reviews
2M ago
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.
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