Quick Book Reviews

I discuss the Women's Prize Longlist and interview Alina Khawajah about her latest book “Maya’s Laws of Love”

Plus I review four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist:

Western lane by Chetna Maroo 

Restless Dolly maunder - Kate Grenville 

River East River West - Aube Rey Lescure

The Blue Beautiful World by Karen Lord

The 3 books Alina recommends are:

I Hope This Doesn’t Find You by Ann Liang

As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

The Bear and The Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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I interview Stuart Turton about his new book (publication date 28 March) “The Last Murder At The End Of The World”.

I review Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner and Eye For An Eye by M J Arlidge

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So sorry for the short episode due to illness and echo from having to record at work!

This week I mention the following:

City On Fire by Graham Bartlett

At The Time By Claire Powell

A Bookshop of One's Own by Jane Cholmley

Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor 

The Classics Jigsaw puzzle by happily jigsaws - link here for 10% off their jigsaws: https://www.happilypuzzles.com/discount/QUICKBOOK10

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I interview Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival all about the festival in Hay On Wye from 23rd May to June 2nd 2024.

You can find out more information and book events now at: https://www.hayfestival.com

Or you can call the Box Office on 01497 822 629

Heather’s Book recommendations are:

The Universe versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

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eThis week we have two favs and one flop.

I Interview with Oskar Jensen about “Helle and Death” and review “They Both Die at the End “ by Adam Silvera and “Fourteen Days” by various authors.

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Interview with Jo Callaghan about her latest book called “Leave No Trace” the follow on to “In The Blink Of An Eye”.

I also review “In Bloom” by C J Skuse and “ Geneva” by Richard Armitage.

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Philippa interviews Robert Thorogood about his latest book in the Marlow Murder Club Mystery called “The Queen of Poisons”

She also reviews “In Memoriam” by Alice Winn and “The Cleaner” by Mark Dawson.

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This week I interview Chloe Seager about her book “Open Minded” and review “The Spy Coast” by Tess Gerritsen and more.

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This week I interview Araminta Hall about her book “One Of The Good Guys”.

And I review a variety of stories:

“The Exhibitionist” By Charlotte Mendelson - An audiobook

“The Stranger In her House” by John Marrs - A brand new book

“A Guest in the House” by Emily Carroll - A Graphic Novel

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FAVS OF THE WEEK

I tell you about my favourite things this week:

FILM: American Fiction the film, directed by Cord Jefferson

BOOK: Booksops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

AUDIOBOOK: The Reversal by Michael Connelly

ICE CREAM: Ben & Jerry’s Sunny Honey Home.

Product Placement - I was incentivised to watch American Fiction, but my review is an impartial one as I loved it!

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