
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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- 480 episodes
- Updated Yesterday
Episodes480

May 29 · 24 minJack Jordan on Deception, Deadlines and Moral Dilemmas
May 25 · 44 minRosie Walsh on The One Day You Were My Husband, Emotional Thrillers and Writing Through Doubt





May 6 · 32 minLaurie Gilmore on The Daisy Chain Flower Shop, Dream Harbor and Cosy Small-Town Romance
May 4 · 39 minIlona Bannister on Five: A Bold New Thriller About Fate, Death and the Last Five Minutes
May 1 · 32 minTom Rob Smith on 20 Years Together, Love Stories, Writing Endings and Why This Book Is So Personal
April 27 · 43 minWhy Sports Romance Is Booming: Bella North on Oakwood Ranch, Spice Levels and Pen Names
April 24 · 46 minJo Callaghan on Body of Lies | The Final Kat and Locke Thriller

April 17 · 33 minPublishing Secrets Revealed: How Book Marketing Really Works (with Transworld PR Director Alison Barrow)
April 13 · 20 minHow I Got Out of a Reading Slump + 7 Book Reviews (Hits & Misses)

April 6 · 45 minClare Mackintosh on It’s Not What You Think, Plot Twists, Thriller Secrets & Book Reviews

