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Philippa presents a podcast jam-packed full of book reviews and author interviews, with no spoilers. Episodes out on Monday and Friday. Join Philippa as she sits down to chat to you all about books and biscuits. For contact please email Philippa at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Get smarter about your books! The BookSmarts podcast features discussions about the publishing industry and interviews with industry experts, deep thinkers, and doers, bringing you insights that will help you sell more books. Joshua Tallent is an acclaimed teacher and guide on the role of data in publishing, and a vocal advocate for high quality book metadata. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys playing complex board games, playing Minecraft, and fiddling with his 3D printer.
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Ever feel like you are out of the loop with the gaming industry these days? That's where we step in - welcome to the Random Grenades Podcast, brought you by MMGN.com. The RGP is a weekly show brining you the latest video gaming news, along with heated topic discussions and special appearances from Australian and international developers. Keep your K:D ratio up and listen weekly!
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In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, we’re talking about one of the biggest questions in modern reading life: why use an eReader — and which one is best? We explore the joys and quirks of reading digitally and compare Kindle vs Kobo, looking at how each device fits into a book lover’s world. From the feel of the reading experience to buyi…
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This week's Electromaker Show is now available on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts! Welcome to the Electromaker Show episode 173! Somehow Nordic Semiconductor made the nRF54L series twice as fast as the nRF52, but use less power. We talk about this, and the nRF Connect VSCode plugin, along with Duke Nukem 3D running on an Arduino Nano M…
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Via ChatGPT, a graphic illustrating the sleuth-like intestigations that resulted in Chris Bailey's new book, Intentional: How to Finish What You Start LINKS Intentional: How to Finish What You Start by Chris Bailey "There are just 12 basic values" by Chris Bailey - September 4, 2025 Chris's three previous books: The Productivity Project (2016), Hyp…
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Philippa interviews Sarah Vaughan about her new book out in March called Based on a True Story. You can pre-order Based On A True Story here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398502086 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https…
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Kickstarting 2026: The New Year Book Tag + Alison Barrow on What We’ll Be Reading I chat to Alison Barrow, PR Director for Transworld. You can find more information here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/about/publishing-houses/transworld Plus I do the New Year Book Tag: How many books are you planning to read in 2026? What are your plans? Name 5 books th…
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The 2025 Book Awards (According to Me): My Top Reads of the Year You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsk…
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In Conversation with Brad Fitt: Pantomime, Boxing Day & the Books He Loves. You can buy tickets for Brad Fitt's pantomime here:https://www.theatresevern.co.uk/whats-on/dick-whittington/ You can follow Brad Fitt on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfitt75 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.i…
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I review The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth, I talk to Alison Barrow (PR Director at Transworld) and I interview Marisa Kashino about Best Offer Wins, which is available now in the US and will be published on 15th January 2026 in the UK You can pre-order Best Offer Wins here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963595 You can contact Philippa …
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It Should Have Been You by Andrea Mara, can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857505873 All Her Fault by Andrea Mara, can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804998427 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews…
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Philippa reviews eight thrilling reads out in 2026 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hoste…
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Joe Hill discusses his latest book, 'King Sorrow', sharing insights into his writing process, the importance of character development, and the interplay of horror and humour in his work. He reflects on the creative mindset, the tools he uses, and the significance of reading in today's technology-driven world. Hill also shares his aspirations for fu…
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You can buy Sick to Death by Chris Bridges here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008698140 You can preorder The Death Bed by Chris Bridges here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008698171 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok…
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The New Colorsoft, with Sophie and Darlene's sister Gail Links Click here for today's release of three new Kindle Scribe tablets, including the amazing Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, which Darlene's sister Gail talked about with me for today's episode. Click here for the 15-minute video I uploaded to YouTube about the Scribe Colorsoft. I focused on what …
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I interview Carrie & David Grant about their new book Joy To The World You can buy their book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781739417833 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: htt…
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I interview Heather Morris about The Wish. You can buy The Wish by Heather Morris here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781786582164 Also: I review The Bookseller of Hay by James Manning and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781472159786 I review The Last Tree by Luke Adam Hawker and you can buy it here: https://uk.bookshop.org…
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Interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky about his latest book 'Made Things' In this conversation, Adrian Tchaikovsky discusses the themes of perspectives in literature, particularly how different creatures and their experiences shape narratives. He also delves into the concepts of authority and power within storytelling, emphasising the importance of the…
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Lauren’s Christmas Book Recommendations: Happily Ever After by Hannah Grace https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780349446684 A Christmas Ghost Story by Carol Ann Duffy: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529083972 Advent by Gunner Gunnarsson: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963076 12 Days of Christmas by Susan Stokes Chapman: https://uk.booksh…
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In this conversation, Philippa and Claire explore the concept of ideal and nightmare writing environments. They discuss how different settings, particularly those filled with distractions like bugs and interruptions, can impact creativity and productivity. The dialogue highlights the importance of a conducive environment for writing and the challen…
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This week's Electromaker Show is now available on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts! Welcome to the Electromaker Show episode 172! The Electromaker Show is back with news from our trip to Maker Faire Shenzhen, Nordic and Neuton.AI's merging and what it means for edgeAI, and our Product of the Week: The HuskyLens2! Tune in for the latest …
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Other books by Andrews & Wilson Show Notes and Transcript Summary Become a better writer with insights from 35 world-class instructors, including James Patterson, Dan Brown, David Baldacci, and Walter Mosley. Order before Black Friday to save up to 50%!I genuinely love MasterClass. James Patterson’s outlining course was a game-changer for my writin…
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I interview T M Payne about Count The Dead You can buy Count The Dead here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535 I review We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough, The Chemist by A A Dhand, Strange Pictures by Uketsu and The Midnight King by Tareq Ashkanani. You can buy We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356…
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Let’s chat to Louise Penny about The Black Wolf Philippa interviews Louise Penny about her latest book The Black Wolf You can order The Black Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730570 You can order The Grey Wolf here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399730549 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagr…
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I talk through my 3 top fantasy books this month and interview the authors. I interview T L Huchu about Secrets of the First School (and the whole series). You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035055487 I interview Chloe Gong about Coldwire. You can buy the book here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399732352 I intervie…
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Marit Vagstad has worked in the book publishing industry for more than 20 years in marketing, sales, and product management roles. She currently is the Director of CoreSource, Ingram Content Group’s digital distribution solution and manages teams responsible for Key Account Management and Product Success. She joined us on the Booksmarts Podcast to …
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I interview Guy Morpuss about A Trial In Three Acts You can buy A Trial In Three Acts by Guy Morpuss here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781800818989 I review The Correspondent by Virginia Evans which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721254 I review When Gavin met Stacey by Ruth Jones & James Corden which you can buy the …
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I interview Val McDermid about her new book Silent Bones. You can order Silent Bones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408734025 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.co…
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I interview Abir Mukherjee about his new book "The Burning Grounds" And I review: 59 Minutes by Holly Seddon Out of Time by Jodi Taylor Room on the Sea by André Aciman You can buy The Burning Grounds by Abir Mukherjee here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787302785 And you can buy Hunted by Abir Mukherjee here (although it may not be the gold c…
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I interview Travis Baldree about Brigands & Breadknives You can buy Brigands and Breadknives here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035035946 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: http…
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I interview Francine Toon author of Bluff. You can buy Bluff by Francine Toon here:https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857527554 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com/quickb…
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I interview author Alex Hay and chat to PR Director Alison barrow You can buy The Queen Of Fives by Alex Hay here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035414338 Books reviewed are : The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly To Love A Liar by L V Matthews The Girl Who Left by Jenn Blackhurst You can buy The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly here: http…
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I interview Vaseem Khan about his brand new book Quantum Of Menace and you can buy his book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804188651 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https…
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I chat to Ann Cleeves about her latest book The Killing Stones. You can buy The Killing Stones buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035043095 The Women by Kristin Hannah buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035005697 Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781804993781 The Women of Wild Hill by…
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I talk to LYNDA LA PLANTE about The Scene of the Crime You can buy The Scene of the Crime by Lynda La Plante here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781838779979 You can listen to Lynda La Plante’s podcast called Listening To The Dead here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/listening-to-the-dead-forensics-uncovered/id1497562299 You can contact P…
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Marie Lu, Olivie Blake & Alix E Harrow Philippa interviews 3 leading fantasy writers about their new books. Marie Lu about her book Red City and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035079414 Olivie Blake about her book Girl Dinner and you can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035011421 Alix E Harrow a…
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Brooke Dobson is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Shimmr AI, a fully automated platform for publishers that creates automated advertising for discovery and sales of books. With expertise in economic forecasting, marketing analytics, and AI technologies, Brooke brings a unique view into AI applications in publishing. She joined us on the Book…
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I interview Jacqueline Wilson about Picture Imperfect You can buy Picture Imperfect here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507631 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://x.com…
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I interview Shari Lapena about She Didn’t See It Coming I celebrate 51 years of Burway Books and I review: The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman, Slow Horses by Mick Herron & Love, Mom by Iliana Xander You can buy Shari’s new book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857506191 You can find Burway Books here: https://www.burwaybooks.co.uk/ Yo…
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Interview with Patricia Cornwell about her new book Sharp Force You can buy Patricia’s new book Sharp Force here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781408722596 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbook…
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I interview Susie Dent about her new book Words For Life You can buy Susie Dent's book Words for Life here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399820653 You can buy The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398548046 You can order Count The Dead by T M Payne here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781662532535 You can …
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I interview Clare Balding about her book New Pastures You can order Clare's book New Pastures here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008607012 You can contact Philippa at: Email [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: htt…
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Panos Panay, SVP Devices & Services at Amazon Links Coverage of today's media event in NYC: About Amazon "Amazon Finally Did the Damn Hardware Right" by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy at The Verge "The 5 Hottest AI Features from Amazon's September Hardware Reveal" by Eric Hal Schwartz at Techradar "Everything Amazon Announced Today at Its Fall Hardware Ev…
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