Best Bookwriting Podcasts (2025)

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The Bookseller & The Bookwriter 46:18

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3d ago46:18

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Interview with Philip Jones editor of The Bookseller Magazine and interview with Author Nick Alexander about his latest book Where Do We Go From Here? There are reviews of: The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne Assembly by Natasha Brown HRT by Kathy Lette Nick recommends: Blue Skies by TC Boyle Blue Skies by…

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Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate 21:41

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Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate Elizabeth recommends: Luck Of The Titanic by Stacey Lee The Floating World by Axie Oh Wolf For A Spell by Karah Sutton Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.insta…

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Crime time! Martin Walker interview 32:43

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I interview Martin Walker about An Enemy in the Village I review: The Gathering by CJ Tudor. It's Always The Husband by CL Taylor & An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Martin Edwards recommends: Sir Nigel by Arthur Conan Doyle A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Montsarrat. You can email Philippa here: quickbookreview…

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Brand new V E Schwab interview 30:12

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I interview V E Schwab about “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” V E Schwab recommends: Tipping The Velvet by Sarah Waters The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones The Green Bone Saga (1st book in series is Jade City) by Fonda Lee The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: h…

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Spotlight on promoting & reviewing books 42:49

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I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director as a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. Today Alison answers a question about book blurbs. I review the following books: The Death Of Us by Abigail Dean Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers 18 by Alice Loxton Susie chats about her book reviewing journey so far and her plans for the future. Sus…

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Linwood Barclay does HORROR 26:20

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I interview Linwood Barclay about Whistle Linwood recommends 3 books: The Big Empty by Robert Crais Long Island by Colm Tóibín Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (And also mentions The Blue Hammer by Ross Macdonald) You can email the podcast: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookrev…

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David Headley discusses Capital Crime + an author interview 39:18

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I chat to David Headley about Capital Crime. Information on the festival can be found here: https://www.capitalcrime.org I interview Salma Ibrahim about Salutation Road I review: Into the Fire by GD Wright Death At The White Hart by Chris Chibnall Glitterball by Yasmin Wilde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ready for a BOOK TAG? 16:01

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10 bookish things I don’t buy - book tag. (Book tag originally done by Shades of Orange on YouTube) Bookmarks Books signed by author Book formats - not special edition Harbacks Bookish swag Book cart Book subscription service Book journal Ebooks Kindle The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social In…

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Author interview with Jane Casey & Philippa's top picks 38:08

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I interview Jane Casey about her latest book The Secret Room I review: This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBride By Your Side by Ruth Jones & The Trad Wife’s Secret by Liane Child. The three books Jane Casey recommends are The Guests by Agnes Ravatn The Last Days of Summer by Sara Manning The Death of Us by Abigail Dean Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Have you read Sci-Fi Noir? 26:13

1M ago26:13

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I interview Adam Oyebanji about Esperance Adam recommends: Places In The Darkness by Chris Brookmyre The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov All System Red by Martha Wells The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: …

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217: Live Copy Consult with Lauren Fritts [The Stigma Disruptor from That Mental Shit Podcast] 43:27

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Want to be a fly on the wall as a word nerd crafts concise, compelling copy? Then this episode is for you! : ) Live, no prep, and fully recorded (video in shownotes here below too), I talk with Lauren Fritts about her podcast, personal brand, and business. Under the umbrella of the name “That Mental Shit with Lauren Fritts” we brainstormed today on…

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Philippa's Page Turners: Food, ghosts & good books 33:13

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Interview with Daria Lavelle about Aftertaste. I review: Homemade God by Rachel Joyce Nightshade by Michael Connolly The Honesty Box by Lucy Brazier, The First Murder on Mars by Sam Wilson I interview Daria Lavelle about her book: Aftertaste Daria recommends: The Princess Bride by William Goldman Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Th…

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Exploring Dystopian Fiction with 'The Quiet' Author Barnaby Martin 25:58

1M ago25:58

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I interview Barnaby Martin about The Quiet Barnaby’s book recommendations are: The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England by Marc Morris When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social In…

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Publishing secrets, books I love & a debut author 40:08

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Books, Authors, and Publishing Secrets I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director for the start of a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. I review the following books: The Hidden Life of Trees, a graphic adaptation. The Gentleman From Peru by Andre Aciman. Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinski, those I interview Charlotte Paradise abou…

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Fantasy Writing Secrets: Joe Abercrombie about 'The Devils' 29:43

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Interview with Joe Abercrombie about his latest book The Devils The three books JOE RECOMMENDS: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry The L A Quartet by James Ellroy The Civil War by Shelby Foote You can find the Quick Book Reviews Podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

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003 - Future Pacing: The Simple & Subtle Trick to Get Your Prospect On the Path to “Yes" 8:42

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Future Pacing is an important psychological concept and tactic. We dive into why selling the “benefits” of your product is so much more effective than selling the “features" and how to do it with an example. What my real estate agent taught me about writing better copy. Why helping your audience visualize their future with your product can improve …

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What's it REALLY like to open a bookshop? 42:15

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I interview Laura and Ross from Station Books Station Books website: https://stationbooks.co.uk Hardy's Books Youtube channel: UCbQetFvMecZV9SxVQdI9gXg Laura recommends: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Ross recommends: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna …

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Inside Spellbound: Georgia Leighton Talks Magic, Secrets & Sorcery" 26:51

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Interview with Georgia Leighton author of SPELLBOUND Georgia recommends: Beauty by Robin McKinley, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik. The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews…

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Uncovering The Cleaner – Mary Watson on Truth, Trauma & Tension 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Philippa interviews Mary Watson about THE CLEANER & Philippa reviews: I Bet You'd Look Good In A Coffin by Katie Brent The Stand-In Dad by Alex Summers, Breaking The Dark by Lisa Jewell and Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. Mary recommends: A Stranger In The Family by Jane Casey Here One Moment by Lianne Moriarty It Should Have been You by Andrea M…

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Author Antonia Hodgson Discusses 'The Raven Scholar': Journey from Historical Fiction to Epic Fantasy 27:01

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Interview with Antonia Hodgson about The Raven Scholar Antonia recommends: Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin They by Kay Dick The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews…

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Human Remains by Jo Callaghan | Killer Concepts & Crime Fiction with a Twist 41:06

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I review: When women were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill, The Cure by Eve Smith. Two poetry books: Wild Remedy and Becoming By Poetry Prescription Bored to Death, A Board Game Shop Mystery by CJ Connor. And I interview Jo Callaghan about Human Remains Jo recommends: The Death of Us By Abigail Dean Your Are Here by David Nicholls The Art of a Lie by Laur…

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Unleashing A Language of Dragons: S. F. Williamson on Magic, Power & Storytelling 28:18

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Interview with S F Williamson about A Language of Dragons S F Williamson recommends: When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill The Awakening of Miss Primm by Sanmartin Fenollera and translated by Sonia Soto. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Bluesky: htt…

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Solving Mysteries with Jessica Bull | Insights on #AFortuneMostFatal 37:07

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I interview Jessica Bull about "A Fortune Most Fatal" Books reviewed: Squeaky Clean by Callum McSorley Carl's Doomsday Scenario: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister Jessica Bull recommends: Rebecca Romney’ “Jane Austen's Bookshelf” Jill Johnson’s “Bella Donna” Mel Pennant’s “A Murder For Miss Hortense” Host…

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What's it like to work for a publisher & be a book influencer? 33:55

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I interview Olivia-Savannah Roach We discuss being a book influencer and working in publishing. Links to Olivia’s channels: http://www.youtube.com/@OliviasCatastrophe instagram.com/oliviascatastrophe tiktok.com/@oliviascatastrophe Olivias recommends: The Ragpicker King By Cassandra Clare Welcome to Forever by Nathan Tavares The Fifth Season by N K …

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History, crime and Alan Bennett 33:56

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Interview with Jo Harkin about “The Pretender” Book reviews: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanne Quinn A Voice in the Night by Simon Mason Killing Time by Alan Bennett Jo Harkin recommends: Winter King by Thomas Penn The Cauliflower by Nicola Barker the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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John Scalzi - When The Moon Hits Your Eye 26:53

3M ago26:53

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Interview with John Scalzi about his latest book “When The Moon Hits Your Eye” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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And then a Hero comes along. 31:41

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I interview Katie Buckley about her book “Hero” And I review: The Lost Passenger by Frances Quinn Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman The Impossible Thing By Belinda Bauer Plus Katie’s book recommendations are: The We Free Men by Terry Pratchett By Grand Central Station I Sat Down And Wept by Elizabeth Smart Soft Core by Brittany Newell Hosted on…

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Hannah Kaner Interview - Fallen Gods Trilogy 26:31

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Interview with Hannah Kaner about FAITHBREAKER Hannah recommends: Idolfire by Grace Curtis The Map of Knowledge by Violet Moller The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 Book Reviews & Jamie West interview 42:37

3M ago42:37

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I review: The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett Small Bomb at Dimperley by Lissa Evans. And I interview Jamie West about his latest book: Murder at the Matinee. Jamie recommends: Burying Jericho by William Hussey The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jędrowski, Hosted o…

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Fantasy Friday - Rebecca Thorne interview 31:57

3M ago31:57

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I interview Rebecca Thorne about “Tea You At The Alter” her latest book in the ‘Tomes & Tea’ quartet The 3 books that Rebecca recommends: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mahtar and Max Gladstone Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss & Tahl Raz The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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Three different (and really good) books 30:17

3M ago30:17

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Philippa interviews Trevor Wood about “The Silent Killer” and reviews Annie Bot by Sierra Greer & Only Big Bum Bum Matters Tomorrow by Damilare KuKu. Link to Trevor’s fundraising for Alzheimers Research: https://justgiving.com/page/trevor-wood-1731935935062 Trevor recommends: Blood Like Mine by Stuart Neville Paperboy by Callum McSorley A Serpent i…

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Fancy a festival of books? 36:01

3M ago36:01

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Philippa Interviews Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival. To book tickets for the Hay Festival and find out information about events click here: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/home Heather’s 3 book recommendations: Meditation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman The Peanut Jones series by Rob Biddulph Confessions by Catherine …

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Top Crime book & Kate Fagan interview 31:48

4M ago31:48

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Today Philippa reviews: The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey Tell Me a Dragon by Jackie Morris Spring Unfurled by Angela Harding. Plus Philippa interviews Kate Fagan about The Three Lives of Cate Kay. Kate recommends: Bel Canto by Ann Pratchett The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Plain Bad Heroines by Emily Danforth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Friday Fantasy Special: Saara El-Arifi 20:48

4M ago20:48

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Philippa interviews Saara El-Arifi about her latest book CURSEBOUND Saara’s three book recommendations are: The Deep by Rivers Solomon. The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Favourites? book tag 25:28

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Philippa reviews: The Poppy War by R F Kuang A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay. Deadfall by A K Turner Plus Philippa does the Favourites book tag. 10 Questions: 1. A book you tell people is your favourite 2. A book that is your guilty pleasure 3. A book everyone loved but you didn’t 4. A book you read the fastest 5. A book that des…

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Breakdowns & Books - see trigger warnings in notes 38:29

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I talk to Tyrone from BookishDadReads about his experience with mental health challenges and the books. Please note we discuss some serious subjects including child abuse and suicide. Tyrone’s own book is called “What Comes After Rock Bottom” (by Tyrone Reid) Tyrone’s 3 Fantasy book recommendations: Red Rising by Pierce Brown Blood Over Bright Have…

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There's a new CARA HUNTER book out! 36:18

4M ago36:18

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I interview Cara Hunter about her brand new crime book “Making A Killing” And I review The Dentist by Tim Sullivan Bridget Jones’ Diary by Helen Fielding The Archers Unseen by Julie Beckett Cara Hunter recommends the following 3 books: The Memory Game by Nicci French Unfortunately She Was A Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith We Are All Guilty Here by Kari…

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Kindness & Killing with Helen Fields 32:45

4M ago32:45

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Today I interview Helen Fields about her book, The Profiler, And review: The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong By Any Other Name by Jodie Picoult A Beginner's Guide to Dying by Simon Boas. The Tim Sullivan DS Cross series Helen Fields recommends Remarkbly Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt A Town Like Alice by Nevi…

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Strongly recommended... 25:57

5M ago25:57

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I interview Kate Greathead about The Book Of George I review: Life Hacks for a Little Alien by Alice Franklin. The Dentist by Tim Sullivan & The Cyclist by Tim Sullivan, the first two in the series. Kate Greathead recommends: Stoner by John Williams Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Angles, A House in Norway by Vigdis Hjorth The Quick Book Reviews Podcast Blu…

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T J Klune Special 24:37

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Interview with T J Klune about The Bones Beneath My Skin T J Klune recommends: Flamer by Mike Curato Tales from the Gas Station by Jack Townsend Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare The Quick Book Reviews Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_boo…

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Welcome back! We chat to Jenny Morris 24:37

5M ago24:37

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I interview Jenny Morris about 'An Ethical Guide to Murder'. Plus I review 'Family Politics' by John O’Farrell, 'Beautiful Ugly' by Alice Feeney and I mention 'Human Remains' by Jo Callaghan. Jenny Morris' 3 book recommendations are: Stuart Turton's The Last Murder at the End of the World. Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower. Asia Mackay’s A Seri…

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Grady Hendrix special! 27:19

5M ago27:19

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I talk to Grady Hendrix all about his new book “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” Grady’s 3 book recommendations are: The Tulip Touch by Anne Fine, and you might know it's called from Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner I Await the Devil's Coming by Mary Maclane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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TOP BOOKS of 2024 & Elly Griffiths Interview 28:16

6M ago28:16

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I interview Elly Griffiths about her new book “The Frozen People” and I give my top 12 books of 2024. ALSO: Elly recommends 3 books for us: Beautiful People by Amanda Jennings Notes on a Drowning by Anna Sharpe. Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes PHILIPPA’s TOP READS OF 2024 The Betrayal of Thomas True by A. J. West Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady…

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Wreckages, Houses & Hauntings 27:22

7M ago27:22

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I interview Dan Malikin about “The Wreckage of Us” I also review “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls” by Grady Hendrix, “How to Tell a Haunted House” by Grady Hendrix, “House of Frank” by Kay Sinclair “The Proof of My Innocence” by Jonathan Coe. Dan Malakin recommends: Why Don’t You Love Me? by Paul B Rainey Selfie by Will Storr, All The Little Liars by …

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228: Co-Writing a Workbook to Help Families Build the Life They Want - with Jonathan Maki, MBA 37:11

7M ago37:11

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Lessons learned from co-authoring a workbook that is engaging and helps your audience achieve real results, join us today for a conversation with Jonathan Maki of MFI Works. First interview with Jonathan: Book Writing, Amazon Bestselling Book Launching, and Driving Tanks with Small Business Tax Pro --> CopyThatPops.com/212 Jonathan's new workbook: …

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Christmas book recommendations with Lauren 37:36

7M ago37:36

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I am joined by Lauren, from Lauren And The Books on Youtube to discuss Christmas, seasonal reading and our top 5 Christmas books. Link to Lauren’s Youtube account:https://youtube.com/@laurenandthebooks Lauren recommends: The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore Time of the Child by Niall Williams Gifts by La…

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History, Lists, Fairytales &Trekkers 30:53

7M ago30:53

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I interview Toby Clements about his latest book “A Good Deliverance” I also review: The List of Suspicious Things by Jennie Godfrey Red Shirts by John Scalzi. Irmina by Barbara Yelin. The Fairytale Fan Club by Richard Ayoade Toby recommends: The Heron's Catch by Susan Curran Niccolo Rising by Dorothy Dunnett Lotharingia By Simon Winder Facebook Gro…