Quick Book Reviews
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<p><strong>Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever.</strong> Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall</p><p><strong>What it is</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Format</strong></p><ul><li>Spoiler-free reviews: Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fiction</li><li>Author interviews: In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debuts</li><li>Publishing insider news: Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossip</li></ul><p><strong>Genres covered</strong> Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · Romantasy</p><p><strong>Ideal for</strong> 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</p><p><strong>Genre & metadata</strong></p><ul><li>Host: Philippa Hall</li><li>Format: Reviews / interviews / publishing news</li><li>Frequency: Twice weekly — every Monday and Friday</li><li>Spoilers: Never</li><li>Status: Active and ongoing</li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 31, 2026
Ellery Lloyd on Time to Burn, Time Travel & Writing as Husband and Wife
<p>Philippa sits down with <strong>Ellery Lloyd</strong> — the husband and wife writing duo of Colette and Paul — to talk about their brilliant new novel Time to Burn, their Radio 2 Book Club selection, and what it's really like to write a book with the person you live with. Plus listener questions from the Quick Book Reviews Facebook group, and a biscuit answer that connects beautifully with a very recent episode.</p><p><strong>🎙️ Ellery Lloyd on Time to Burn</strong></p><p>In the very near future, time travel is possible — but only for the obscenely wealthy. Tech entrepreneur Inigo Frank has built Tempus Tours, and documentary maker Phoebe Hunt is there to film his story. Until the first day of filming, when a returning group of time travellers come back bloodied and dazed — and one of them is missing. Someone Phoebe knows.</p><p>Colette, Paul, and Philippa discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The real-world inspiration: billionaire obsessions with space travel, and what happens when technology outpaces consequence</li><li>Why the book is driven by character and mystery rather than quantum physics — it's a thriller that happens to involve time travel, not the other way around</li><li>Their dream writing locations: a railing-free balcony on Dartmoor (Colette) and a house with extraordinary sea views in Devon (Paul) — neither of which involves being in the same room</li><li>The nightmare writing location: sitting next to Paul, who types loudly, laughs at his own sentences, and performs the act of writing like a 1930s movie reporter</li><li>The Radio 2 Book Club announcement — recorded with Sara Cox the morning of this episode</li><li>Reader questions from the Facebook group: cover design, who first suggested writing together, how they develop ideas (WhatsApps, balconies, and a legendary late-night text from China), whether they argue about plot points (they don't — but one of them keeps a backup Word document, just in case)</li><li>The Ellery Lloyd formula: a world you haven't been inside before, characters with real motivations, and everything tied up satisfyingly at the end</li><li>Where they'd travel if they could: Paul chooses dinosaurs and Romans; Colette wants a dress she saw when she was 18 and has never stopped thinking about</li><li>What they're reading: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe (Colette) and The Death of Us by Abigail Dean (Paul)</li></ul><p><strong>Biscuit answer:</strong> Colette powers her writing with Tim Tams — bite off both ends, suck tea through the middle, eat immediately before it collapses. Paul eats his daughter's digestives resentfully and wishes he'd bought Hobnobs.</p><p>💬 <strong>Get in touch</strong></p><p>Quick Book Reviews Facebook Group | Instagram | <a href="mailto:quickbookreviews@outlook.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">quickbookreviews@outlook.com</a></p><p>Quick Book Reviews: author interviews and book reviews with no spoilers.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 27, 2026
David Baldacci on Hope Rises, AI, Books as Body Armour & the 9-Hour Court Deposition
Host Philippa Hall interviews bestselling author David Baldacci about his novel "Hope Rises," AI's impact on writing, and the power of books as protection.
July 24, 2026
Robert Peston on The Kill Switch, AI, Democracy & the Biscuit He Discovered Too Late
Philippa Hall interviews ITV political editor Robert Peston about his thriller "The Kill Switch," exploring AI's impact on democracy and the fragility of our way of life.
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- What is Quick Book Reviews?
<p><strong>Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever.</strong> Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall</p><p><strong>What it is</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Format</strong></p><ul><li>Spoiler-free reviews: Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fiction</li><li>Author interviews: In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debuts</li><li>Publishing insider news: Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossip</li></ul><p><strong>Genres covered</strong> Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · Romantasy</p><p><strong>Ideal for</strong> 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</p><p><strong>Genre & metadata</strong></p><ul><li>Host: Philippa Hall</li><li>Format: Reviews / interviews / publishing news</li><li>Frequency: Twice weekly — every Monday and Friday</li><li>Spoilers: Never</li><li>Status: Active and ongoing</li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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