Books on the Beach

Phil Williams

A brand new Books podcast from broadcaster Phil Williams profiling the Books you'll find on every sunlounger across the Globe. We celebrate the big commercial fiction, non-fiction and children's books by profiling one author each episode. All fully visualised in 4kUHD as well as in audio.

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S2 · E5
Thursday · 58 min
S2 E5 - M.W. Craven
Bestselling crime writer M.W. Craven joins Phil Williams on Books on the Beach to talk about his new thriller, The Killer’s Mark. It’s a story of triads, concubines and the porn industry, and Mike explains how he came to write it. He also reveals why the book’s original title, The Red Chamber, had to be scrapped. It turns out to be Chinese slang for China... well: It sounds a lot like for China anyway! Let’s just say it wasn’t going to work on a book cover. We also get to the bottom of Mike’s beef with Martin Clunes and Sting! 😆 This Episode is sponsored by H.W. Fisher - Accountants who specialise in looking after the Books of creative professionals. To find out more, or to inquire about them assisting you with your tax affairs go to their ⁠website https://hwfisher.co.uk 📚 Join The Beach Read newsletter: ▶️ Watch the full video episode on our YouTube channel 🎧 Follow Books on the Beach on Apple Podcasts & Spotify
November 2 · 14 min
The Quick Dip - Rachel Gillig
Rachel Gillig takes The Quick Dip, our bonus quick-fire round on Books on the Beach.The questions are fast and the answers are honest. Want the full conversation? 📚 Enjoyed The Quick Dip?Follow the podcast on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to this channel for new episodes every Thursday and a Bonus Ep every MondayJoin the newsletter, The Beach Read, at https://joinbooksonthebeach.co.ukBooks on the Beach with Phil WilliamsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_on_thebeach/
October 29 · 49 min
S2 E4 - Rachel Gillig
What happens when you mix gothic fantasy, a little romance, a rather memorable gargoyle, and a murder mystery? You get bestselling author Rachel Gillig. On this episode of 'Books on the Beach', Rachel joins us to talk about her journey as an author, the world of Romantasy, and selling three million copies of just four books. We get into the pressure of bestseller success, writing with dyslexia, battling perfectionism, and what readers can expect from her next novel. Plus, as Rachel's a fan of writing Duologies, we play a special game of Twos or Threes. Settle in for a conversation full of books, magic, and a few surprises 📚 Enjoyed the episode? Follow the podcast on Spotify Podcasts Join the newsletter, The Beach Read, at https://joinbooksonthebeach.co.uk Instagram: @books_on_thebeach
October 26 · 12 min
The Quick Dip - Sir Ian Rankin
Sir Ian Rankin takes The Quick Dip, our bonus quick-fire round on Books on the Beach.Ian explains why every crime writer he knows secretly wants to be a rock star, and why he doesn’t like swimming, which is an odd confession for a guest on a show called Books on the Beach!Want the full conversation? Listen to my main interview with Ian, where we talk about his first standalone thriller in 20 years, 40 years of Rebus, and his folder of big ideas.📚 Enjoyed The Quick Dip?Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyNew episodes every Thursday and a Bonus Ep every Monday Join the newsletter, The Beach Read, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_on_thebeach/
October 22 · 43 min
S2 E3 Sir Ian Rankin
Sir Ian Rankin has written his first standalone thriller in 20 years. He joins me on Books on the Beach to talk about The Heights, why he hates the super rich and the 40th anniversary of Rebus next year - the character who changed crime fiction. Plus Ian opens up his folder of big ideas, the place where his next stories begin. 🎁 WIN A SIGNED COPY OF THE HEIGHTS I’m giving away my own proof copy, signed by Ian on camera. It’s UK only and closes Sunday 25 October. Enter HERE 📚 Enjoyed the episode? Join the newsletter, The Beach Read, Instagram: @books_on_thebeach
October 19 · 14 min
Adele Parks - The Quick Dip Eyes on You
Come for A Quick Dip with Six Million Seller, Adele Parks. Answering Questions like: Beach or Pool, Favourite Bookshop in the World, Plotter or Pantser...? We chat Yoga, Parenting and Adele gives you an Exclusive 11 word set up for 2027's brand new novel that she's currently writing. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Join the Books on the Beach Newsletter Follow on Instagram
October 15 · 52 min
S2 E2 - Adele Parks
This week on Books on the Beach, I'm joined by the queen of the domestic thriller herself, Adele Parks. With over six million books sold, Adele has kept readers turning pages late into the night for years, and her latest, EYES ON YOU, is a spine-tingling thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder!We chat about why she's the only author Phil's ever met who agents herself; her background in advertising including the famous Hello Boys! Wonderbra ad, and why people constantly ask her if she can sing...purely because she's called Adele!Grab your sun lounger, pour yourself something cold, and settle in. 🏖️📚👉 EYES ON YOU is out now. Grab your copy wherever you buy books.👉 Subscribe for more conversations with your favourite authors👉 Follow us on Instagram: @books_on_thebeach👉 Join The Beach Read, our free Newsletter:
October 12 · 18 min
The Quick Dip - Charlie Higson - King Zero
The Quick Dip is your new Bonus Ep which asks questions like: Physical Book/E-Book/or Audiobook? Beach or Pool? Writing Snack of Choice? Plotter or Pantser? Name a famous writer you've NEVER read? Charlie Higson is the first to take those answers on, and we somehow manage to talk farts too. I blame Ian Fleming! Make sure you're signed up to the newsletter. And thank you to our sponsors for this Ep, H.W. Fisher - Accountants who specialise in looking after writers and self employed creatives. If you need someone to look after your books, whilst you write yours, go to their website.
S2 · E1
October 8 · 1 hr 1 min
S2 E1 - Charlie Higson
Charlie Higson is on his 26th Novel. The Fast Show star has been commissioned by the Ian Fleming Estate to write a Brand New James Bond 007 Novel for adults. King Zero is that book: A brilliantly funny, contemporary Bond thriller. In this brand new Ep, we discuss Bond and how he influenced Swiss Toni, the difficulty of creating fresh Action set pieces and why farts are still funny, even though we should both know better! This Episode is sponsored by H.W. Fisher - Accountants who specialise in looking after the Books of creative professionals. To find out more, or to inquire about them assisting you with your tax affairs go to their website And Join Our Newsletter for the all the inside, guest reveals, giveaways and much much more.
September 17 · 5 min
Beach Bites 10 - Chris Brookmyre
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On?2. Best Book You've Ever Read On Holiday? These are Chris Brookmyre's answers including a Book that he says is so large it should come with wheels and a carry handle! Season 2 is coming in October, so make sure you're signed up to the mailing list for exclusive guest reveals, giveaways and the inside track on Books on the Beach. https://joinbooksonthebeach.co.uk
September 10 · 4 min
Beach Bites 09 - Jamie Smart
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On? 2. Best Book You've Ever Read On Holiday? These are Jamie Smart's answers which include a rare French comic and why his best holiday happened on one of his birthdays.
September 3 · 9 min
Beach Bites 08 - Abir Mukherjee
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On? 2. Best Book You've Ever Read On Holiday? These are Abir Mukherjee's answers which include why he preferred holidaying in the Maldives to living there and how the best book he took finally unlocked his next novel after writers' block.
August 27 · 4 min
Beach Bites 07 - Sarah Vaughan
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions:1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On?2. Best Book You've Ever Read on Holiday?These are Sarah Vaughan's answers. Find out why she can't read a book set in a cold place, if she's sunning herself...!
August 20 · 4 min
Beach Bites 06 - Anthony Horowitz
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On? 2. Best Book You've Ever Read on Holiday? These are Anthony Horowitz's answers, which also ponder on whether the holiday setting you're in, affects your choice of book and why I Am Pilgrim got passed around his entire family.
August 13 · 9 min
Beach Bites 05 - Heidi Perks
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On? 2. Best Book You've Ever Read on Holiday? These are Heidi Perks' answers with some brilliant book recommendations here too and why you won't find Heidi in the Pool playing ball!
August 6 · 4 min
Beach Bites 04 Dorothy Koomson
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On? 2. Best Book You've Ever Read On Holiday? Here are Dorothy Koomson's Answers which include the one holiday that led her to emigrate. She also reveals how many books she can burn through on a fortnight away and her Holiday Read is a blockbuster by the late, great Sophie Kinsella.
July 30 · 3 min
Beach Bites 03 - Ardal O'Hanlon
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On? 2. Best Book You've Ever Read on Holiday? Here are Ardal O' Hanlon's answers... Now with added Howler Monkey...! His full Ep is also available here, just scroll down.
July 23 · 4 min
BEACH BITES 02: Michael Connelly
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes give you writers' answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best Holiday You've Ever Been On? 2. Best Book You've Ever Read on Holiday? Here are Michael Connelly's answers. His full Ep is also available here, just scroll down.
July 16 · 3 min
BEACH BITES 01: Lynda La Plante
The Bonus Beach Bites Episodes, give you writers’ answers to two very simple questions: 1. Best holiday you’ve ever been on? 2. Best book you’ve ever read on holiday? Here’s Lynda La Plante’s answers. Her full Ep is available here too, just scroll down.
S1 · E11
July 9 · 1 hr 4 min
Lorraine Kelly
We end Season 1 with a genuine National Treasure. Lorraine Kelly has been on British television for over 40 years. Two years ago, she published her debut novel, The Island Swimmer and now she's back with the follow up, The Island Secret. In this interview Lorraine talks about her writing process; how she resented her brother appearing in her family as a little girl and the time the Daily Mail accused her of not having a proper Scottish accent !! Your life can only be enhanced by an hour with Lorraine. Our Youtube Channel is here Make sure you're following Books on the Beach on Instagram too.

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