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Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

Philippa Hall

Booking Overview

A twice-weekly book review and publishing show featuring spoiler-free coverage alongside in-depth interviews with novelists, from established genre authors to indie debuts. Agencies could credibly pitch published fiction authors with new or forthcoming releases, especially crime, thriller, horror, historical, and contemporary novelists who can discuss craft and the stories behind their books; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 503

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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Host

Philippa Hall - Book podcast host and reviewer who reads widely across contemporary fiction and offers spoiler-free recommendations, author conversations, and insight into the publishing world.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published fiction authors, including established genre novelists and emerging or debut authors with a current or forthcoming book.
Required Achievements:  
Published novel or forthcoming debut, Current or forthcoming fiction release, Expertise in crime, thriller, horror, historical, or contemporary fiction

Recent Guest Discussions

Frances Quinn - The True History Behind Women's Football, Adapting Historical Events Into Fiction, Creating Fictional Characters And Rivalries, And Writing Craft.

Sarah Pinborough - Her Novel They Say A Girl Died Here, Horror And Crime Fiction, Unreliable Narrators, Trauma, Small-town Secrets, Screen Development, And Her Writing Process.

C.J. Tudor - Serenity Falls, Uncanny Settings, Dark Humor, Character Development, Television Developments, And The Process Of Returning To Writing After A Difficult Period.

Recent Topics

Literature, Fiction, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall
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In Conversation with Ian Rankin: The Heights

October 12, 2026

This episode is a special one — a full interview with Ian Rankin on The Heights, his first standalone thriller in nearly two decades. But first, a confession: I've just been away for the weekend and had a small crisis about how some people can remember every name — actors, characters, everyone — while I can't hold onto a single one. Is it just me? Answers on a postcard (or better yet, in your own colour-coding system, which is apparently what I need).Then it's on to the books. I'm reviewing t...

A Book Shopping Confession, Plus Book Club Week One

October 09, 2026

My Book Haul Confession + Book Club BeginsI have a confession: despite trying to go all-in on ebooks, I found myself with an hour to kill, a closed independent bookshop, and a chain store that was open — and I came out with a stack of books I need to tell you all about. This episode I'm running through my haul, including Naomi Alderman's The Strangers, Elizabeth Macneal's The Burial Plot, Benjamin Stevenson's Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief, William Boyd's The Predicament...

In Conversation with Ann Cleeves: The Dying Light

October 07, 2026

In Conversation with Ann Cleeves: The Dying LightThis is a special Wednesday episode — Ann Cleeves joins me to talk about The Dying Light, the fourth Matthew Venn novel, out this Thursday. We talk about the white Art Deco bungalow that started the whole book, why she never knows who did it when she begins writing, and how a hint of resentment over second homes in Devon became the beating heart of the story. Ann also opens up about Matthew's evangelical upbringing and why she thinks it drew hi...

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Frequently asked questions

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Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall
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How do I get in touch with Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall?

Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall is hosted by Philippa Hall. Its publicly listed email is quickbookreviews@outlook.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall?

The publicly listed email for Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall: quickbookreviews@outlook.com.

How many listeners does Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall have?

Podseeker estimates Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall?

Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published fiction authors, including established genre novelists and emerging or debut authors with a current or forthcoming book. Common among recent guests: Published novel or forthcoming debut; Current or forthcoming fiction release; Expertise in crime, thriller, horror, historical, or contemporary fiction. Recent guests include Frances Quinn, Sarah Pinborough, and C.J. Tudor.

How hard is it to get booked on Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Fiction, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Horror. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

quickbookreviews@outlook.com

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