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Terry Hayes & Jean Kwok Interviews
Ep. 263
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I interview Terry Hayes about his new book “The Year Of The Locust”
Plus I interview Jean Kwok about her book “The Leftover Woman”.
I also review “Sweetpea” by C J Skuse, “Spy Family Volume 6” by Tatsuya Endo
and “That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon” by Kimberly Lemming.
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306. A change in reading?
29:12||Ep. 306Philippa 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 Hollinghurst305. Book love
30:16||Ep. 3052 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/quickbookrevie3304. Good books & bad books
25:49||Ep. 304I 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/quickbookrevie3303. Are short books ok?
25:45||Ep. 303I 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/quickbookrevie3302. Book choices!
25:34||Ep. 302I 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 Gaskill301. Read this book (please)!
17:57||Ep. 301A bonus episode to celebrate Philippa’s best book of the year.“The Betrayal of Thomas True” by A J West,A J West recommends 3 books:A London Spy by Ned WardThree Sisters Three Queens by Philippa Gregory. Diary of a Nobody. By George and Weedon GrossmithThe 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/quickbookrevie3300. Best books over the last 5 years
29:40||Ep. 300We are celebrating 5 years of the podcast with episode 300. We are joined by Steve Cavanagh to discuss his latest book “Witness 8” and Philippa sets out her best books since the podcast started. Steve’s favourite books: The Lord of the Rings by J R R TolkienSilence of the lambs by Thomas HarrisThe Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia HighsmithFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsTwitter: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3299. Book Thoughts & Denzil Meyrick
29:58||Ep. 299Interview with Denzil Meyrick about ‘The Estate’Plus Philippa reviews:The Ministry of Time by Kaliane BradleyMy Mess is a Bit of a Life by Georgia Pritchett.Beyond the Wand by Tom FeltonThe Torrent by Dinuka McKenzieThe Half Burnt House by Alex North& the Crime Freaks Book Box https://www.crimefreaksbookbox.com/#Then Denzil Meyrick recommends:A Grave For A Thief by Douglas SkeltonPrecipice by Robert HarrisThe Bookseller Of Inverness by S G MacLean298. Great books!
29:46||Ep. 298Interview with M W Craven about The Mercy ChairAnd Philippa reviews:Double Indemnity by James M CainI Will Ruin You by Linwood BarclayThe Return by Victoria Hislop& The Puzzle Wood by Rosie AndrewsPlus: M W Craven recommends:Nightwatch by Terry PratchettWatership Down by Richard AdamsAll the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker