In this episode Philippa reviews some brilliant recent reads, from "Between Two Evils" by Eva Dolan and "Someone is Lying" by Jenny Blackhurst as well as "Heartstopper Volume 1" by Alice Oseman. With more bookish chat and another listener's question, there is a lot to talk about! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this festival special, Philippa talks for far too long (sorry!) about her day at Cheltenham Literature Festival, taking you through the different events, authors and books. Particular authors covered in this episode include: Elly Griffiths, Jason Webster, Luca Veste, Stuart Neville, Doug Johnstone, Chris Brookmyre, Mark Billingham, Juno Dawson, Natalie Haynes & Daisy Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa talks about her first literary festival experience that did not go according to plan, she reviews The Secret of Cold Hill by Peter James, Girl on Fire by Tony Parsons, Street Runners of New York by Matthew Reilly and A Beer in the Loire by Tommy Barnes. Philippa also answers a listener’s question and provides other bookish chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All the top books! In this episode Philippa reviews books she has recently given 9/10. These include: Sleep by C L Taylor, Nightingale Point by Luan Goldie, Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell, The Confession by Jessie Burton and Animal Farm (Graphic Novel) by George Orwell, illustrated by Odyr. Philippa considers a listener’s question (but doesn’t answer it!) and provides other bookish chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa chats (despite a sore throat) about: Moving by Jenny Eclair, Cross Kill by James Patterson, The Warehouse by Rob Hart, The Dangerous Kind by Deborah O’Connor, Pet by Akwaeke Emezi & finally Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. What a selection! Find out Philippa’s favourites from these, with a surprise read and a listener’s question, as well as other bookish chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September Re-cap! In this episode Philippa talks about the books she read in September, highlights her top 3 as well as some other interesting reads. Books mentioned include: Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson, The Testaments by Margaret Attwood, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, No Big Deal by Bethany Rutter, The Long Call by Ann Cleaves and many others!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa talks about the newly announced Richard & Judy Shortlist of books for Winter which are: Sleep by C L Taylor, The Familiars by Stacey Halls, My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, The Butterfly Room by Lucinda Riley, My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing and The Sentence is Death by Anthony Horowitz.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa chats about 3 books she has read (The Long Call by Ann Cleaves, No Big Deal by Bethany Rutter & No Way Out by Cara Hunter), she looks at children's books (due to be published in December) and offers a surprise read which is actually a series of books (by Robert Thorogood). She answers a listener's question and has even more bookish chat.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa reviews three books she has just finished: The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths on audiobook, The Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay in hardback & The Librarian by Salley Vickers in paperback. She opens another Book Subscription Box, answers a listener's question and generally chats about bookish things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa talks about four books to consider which include: Don't close your eyes by Holly Seddon, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, After the End by Claire Mackintosh and The Chain by Adrian Mckinty. Philippa also answers a listeners question and generally chats about all things bookish.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Philippa chats too much about cups of tea, looks at books due to be published in December, reviews "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood, "The Wall" by John Lanchester and "In Your Defence" by Sarah Langford. She answers a listener's question and provides other bookish chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.