Quick Book Reviews

I interview C J Skuse author of the Sweetpea series, the lates one is “Thorn In My Side”.I also review A Sign Of Her Own by Sarah MarshFive Minds by Guy MorpussAn Inspector Calls by J B PriestleyPLUS C J Skuse recommends the following books:Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura BatesThe Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls by Mona EltahawyThe Love Interest by Helen Comerford.Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/

This is a short episode of two halves; the first recorded earlier this week with Philippa's top 6 books that she would like to see on the shortlist and then the second part recorded just after the shortlist was announced. Philippa has strong views, prepare yourself!

I interview Lesley Thomson about her latest book “The Mystery of Yew Tree House”Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include:Soldier sailor by Claire Kilroy8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee. Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad (audiobook version)A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams PLUS Lesley Thomsonrecommends the following books:The Warden by Anthony TrollopeScrublands by Chris HammerBirnham Wood by Eleanor CattonJoin our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/

I Interview Caz Frear about her latest book “Five Bad Deeds”Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include:Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie,Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan. And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot.  Hangman by Maya Binyam.PLUS Caz Frear recommends the following books:In the Woods by Tana French. The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/

Friday special with Alexandra potterI interview Alexandra Potter about her latest book “More Confessions of a Forty Something F Up”Alexander’s book recommendations are:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Excitements by C J WrayOne Love by Matt CainOne Day by David Nicholls

I interview C L Taylor about her latest book “Every Move You Make”. Plus I review another four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist:Brotherless Night by V V GaneshananthanIn Defence Of The Act by Effie BlackThe Maiden by Kate FosterThe Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright.PLUS The 3 books CL Taylor recommends are:The Collector by John FowlesRubbernecker by Belinda Bauer56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard

I discuss the Women's Prize Longlist and interview Alina Khawajah about her latest book “Maya’s Laws of Love”Plus I review four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist:Western lane by Chetna Maroo Restless Dolly maunder - Kate Grenville River East River West - Aube Rey LescureThe Blue Beautiful World by Karen LordThe 3 books Alina recommends are:I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann LiangAs Long As The Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa KatouhThe Bear and The Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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

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 BartlettAt The Time By Claire PowellA Bookshop of One's Own by Jane CholmleyMrs 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