

Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall
Philippa Hall
Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever. Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall
What it is Quick Book Reviews is a spoiler-free book podcast hosted by Philippa Hall, published every Monday and Friday. Philippa reads widely so busy readers don't have to guess — delivering honest, enthusiastic, bite-sized reviews alongside in-depth author interviews and a friendly window into the publishing world.
This is a warm, welcoming show for readers who love books but don't have time to read everything — and want someone they trust to help them choose what's next.
Format
- Spoiler-free reviews: Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fiction
- Author interviews: In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debuts
- Publishing insider news: Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossip
Genres covered Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · Romantasy
Ideal for Readers with an ever-growing TBR pile · Book club members looking for their next pick · Anyone who loves hearing authors talk about their creative process · Fans of BookTok and Bookstagram looking for a deeper dive
Genre & metadata
- Host: Philippa Hall
- Format: Reviews / interviews / publishing news
- Frequency: Twice weekly — every Monday and Friday
- Spoilers: Never
- Status: Active and ongoing
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- 20 episodes
- Updated Friday
Episodes20

July 27 · 35 minDavid Baldacci on Hope Rises, AI, Books as Body Armour & the 9-Hour Court Deposition
July 24 · 28 minRobert Peston on The Kill Switch, AI, Democracy & the Biscuit He Discovered Too Late
July 20 · 44 minWarning: This Episode with T.M. Payne Contains Tongs, Ducks & Biscuit Demonstrations


July 10 · 35 minAdele Parks on Eyes on You, Twists, Pre-Orders & the Biscuit That Changed Everything


July 3 · 28 minKate Eberle on "If Books Could Kill": The Romance-Turned-Thriller That Started a 10-Way Book Auction




June 19 · 15 minAre Hardback Books Dead? The Great Format Debate

June 12 · 30 minJane Casey on Everything She Didn't Say

June 5 · 33 minInside Harrogate Crime Festival with Sharon Canavar | Gossip, Authors and Festival Secrets
