I interview Val McDermid about her latest book “1979” and review “Book Love” by Debbie Tung, “American Dirt” By Jeanine Cummins, “Golden Hill” by Francis Spufford and “Rachel’s Holiday” by Marian Keyes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 145 - Val McDermid interview & 5 book reviews.

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This is a short episode of two halves; the first recorded earlier this week with Philippa's top 6 books that she would like to see on the shortlist and then the second part recorded just after the shortlist was announced. Philippa has strong views, prepare yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's Prize - Predictions & Reactions to the Fiction Shortlist

I interview Lesley Thomson about her latest book “The Mystery of Yew Tree House”
Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include: Soldier sailor by Claire Kilroy 8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee.  Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad (audiobook version) A Trace of Sun by Pam Williams 
PLUS Lesley Thomsonrecommends the following books: The Warden by Anthony Trollope Scrublands by Chris Hammer Birnham Wood by Eleanor Catton
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Lesley Thomson & Women’s Prize Reviews

I Interview Caz Frear about her latest book “Five Bad Deeds” Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include:
Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie, Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan.  And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot.   Hangman by Maya Binyam.
PLUS Caz Frear recommends the following books: In the Woods by Tana French.  The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer  Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.
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Caz Frear Interview & Women’s Prize reviews.

Friday special with Alexandra potter I interview Alexandra Potter about her latest book “More Confessions of a Forty Something F Up” Alexander’s book recommendations are: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Excitements by C J Wray One Love by Matt Cain One Day by David Nicholls Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday special with Alexandra Potter

I interview C L Taylor about her latest book “Every Move You Make”.  Plus I review another four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist: Brotherless Night by V V Ganeshananthan In Defence Of The Act by Effie Black The Maiden by Kate Foster The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright.
PLUS The 3 books CL Taylor recommends are: The Collector by John Fowles Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quick Book Reviews - Episode 145 - Val McDermid interview & 5 book reviews.

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