{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/6a230a57ebd8b0fa733ab725?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are Hardback Books Dead? The Great Format Debate","description":"<p>Are hardback books too expensive, too heavy, and past their sell-by date? A recent Guardian article made the provocative case that hardbacks should die — and Philippa has <em>thoughts</em>.</p><p>In this episode, Philippa dives into the great book format debate, covering:</p><ul><li>Why she strongly disagrees with calls to \"ban\" hardbacks</li><li>The real problem with hardback pricing — and those eye-watering £40 price tags</li><li>How long is too long to wait for a paperback edition?</li><li>The e-book pricing scandal: why is a digital file costing £15?</li><li>The case for libraries, audiobooks, and Spotify's free listening hours as budget-friendly alternatives</li><li>Sprayed edges (spreadges) — and why they might just be the best argument for buying hardbacks</li></ul><p>Philippa's verdict? All formats are equal. Audiobook, hardback, paperback, e-book — just read the book.</p><p>This episode was inspired by a question from author <strong>Frances Quinn</strong>, whose new novel <em>The Scandalous Ladies Football Club</em> is out <strong>2nd July</strong>.</p><p>💬 <strong>Join the conversation</strong> Quick Book Reviews Facebook Group | Instagram | <a href=\"mailto:quickbookreviews@outlook.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">quickbookreviews@outlook.com</a></p><p><em>Quick Book Reviews: author interviews and book reviews with no spoilers.</em></p>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}