Quick Book Reviews

I interview Annie Garthwaite about her latest book The King's Mother and I review:Graveyard Shift by M. L. Rio, Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees BrennanKilling Time by Jodi Taylor. Annie recommends:Glorious Exploits by Ferdia LennonThe Tower by Flora Carr Clear by Carys Davies

I speak to Helen Bagnall, Head of Programmes and Engagement at The Hay Festival about the special Winter Weekend later this year. For more information and to book tickets: https://www.hayfestival.com/winter-weekend/homeHelen recommends:The How by Yrsa Daley-WardPandora’s Jar by Natalie Haynes Dancing In The Streets By by Barbara Ehrenreich

I interview C L Miller about “The Antique Hunter's Guide To Murder”Plus I review: The House In The Cerulean Sea by T J KluneThe Housemaid by Freida McFaddenI interview C L Miller about “The Antique Hunters Guide To Murder”https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenAndTheBooksC L Miller (author of The Antique Hunter's Guide To Murder) recommends:The Guest List by Lucy Foley,When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. ParkerButcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3

I interview Stuart Neville about “Blood Like Mine”Stuart recommends:House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias.The Cracker Mirror by Chris BrookmyreThe End of Everything by Megan Abbott

Philippa interviews MICHAEL DONKOR about his book "Grow Where They Fall"Philippa reviews:A Discovery Of Witches - Deborah Harkness The Examiner by Janice HallettAnd interview Michael Donkor author of “Grow Where They Fall”Michael recommends:All Fours by Miranda July.Jazz by Toni MorrisonOur Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst

2 books, 2 audiobooks & 2 graphic novels plus I interview Sarah Beth Durst about “The Spell Shop”I review:Clear by Carys DaviesQueen B by Juno DawsonFactory Summers by Guy DelislePolar Vortex by Denise DorranceA Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning WroePrima Facie by Suzie MillerSarah Beth Durst recommends:Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca ThorneHoney Witch by Sydney J ShieldsThe Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong.Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3

I interview Ellie Keel, debut author of THE FOUR, I review:I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue, Bay of Thieves by Megan Davis, The Runner by Lloyd Devereux RichardsEllie Keel recommends:In Memoriam by Alice WynnThe Cazalet Chronicles by Elizabeth Jane Howard All the Colours of the Dark by Chris WhittakerThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3

I review abridged books on BBC Sounds and interview Sally Hepworth.I review:“Yellowface” by Rebecca Kuang“Factory Girls” by Michelle Gallen “Careering” by Daisy BuchananPlus I interview Sally Hepworth author of “Darling Girls”Sally recommends:The Summer Pact by Emily GiffinGirl Falling by Hayley Scrivenor False Witness by Karin SlaughterThe Quick Book Reviews Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3

I interview Sam Taylor about “The Two Loves Of Sophie Strom”PLUS I review “The Blue Hour” by Paula Hawkins“Life Sentence” (Audiobook) by A K Turner“The Wren in the Holly Library” by K A Linde“The Invisible Women’s Club” by Helen Paris Sam Taylor recommends“Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson“German Requiem” by Philip Kerr“The Ruin of All Witches” by Malcolm Gaskill