Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall

In this episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa speaks to actor, comedian and author Andi Osho about her third novel, Most Wanted.
Most Wanted explores the housing crisis through the story of a couple pushed to desperate measures in their attempt to get on the property ladder. Blending sharp comedy with serious social themes, the novel examines control, financial pressure, responsibility and how quickly one decision can spiral.
In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Andi discusses:
The real-life frustrations that inspired Most Wanted
Why property fiction feels so timely
Balancing humour with serious themes
Writing morally complex characters
Planning twists versus letting the story evolve
Narrating her own audiobooks and performing her characters
Creativity, acting and moving between genres
Perimenopause, brain fog and recording in the booth
The realities of buying property in the UK
We also talk about scripts versus novels, the pressure of second and third books, and the biscuits that powered the writing process.
If you enjoy fiction that reflects real life, explores big social themes and still makes you laugh, this episode is for you.
Most Wanted by Andi Osho is available now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
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Planning a visit to the Hay Festival this year?
In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa travels to Hay-on-Wye to speak with festival organisers Heather Salisbury and Jacqueline Hewer about the exciting new programme.
Discover:
• The brand-new Crime Day
• A fantasy and romantasy focus for 2026
• Celebrity readers sharing their “Life in Books”
• Debut author showcases
• Over 400 events celebrating books and ideas
Plus the guests reveal the authors they’re most excited about — including Emma Thompson, Bear Grylls, Elizabeth Strout and Val McDermid.
And yes… the Hay Festival biscuit debate returns.
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In this episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa speaks to bestselling crime author Nadine Matheson about her gripping new novel The Shadow Carver, the latest instalment in the Inspector Henley series.
We discuss:
Writing dark crime fiction with legal authenticity
How her background in criminal law shapes her storytelling
The emotional toll of writing morally complex characters
Building long-running crime series readers can’t quit
Why readers are drawn to justice-driven thrillers
Plus, Philippa shares thoughts on one of the most talked-about new psychological thrillers, Room 706, and what makes it such a compulsive listen on audio.
If you love crime fiction, legal thrillers, police procedurals, and intelligent psychological suspense, this episode is for you.
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Six Friends, £1.6 Million & One Fatal Decision – T.M. Logan on The Weekend
In this episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa speaks to bestselling author T.M. Logan about his gripping new thriller The Weekend.
When six friends discover £1.6 million hidden in a cave during a New Year getaway, one question changes everything: do you hand it in — or keep it?
T.M. Logan discusses:
The moral dilemma at the heart of The Weekend
Why “what would you do?” drives his thrillers
Writing his 10th novel and the pressure of expectations
Being dropped by his US publisher — and rebuilding
How TV adaptations have (or haven’t) changed his writing
Turning personal fears into page-turning fiction
The craft of sustaining tension
Ice hockey inspirations and hidden Easter eggs
The reality of publishing success and uncertainty
We also talk about writing advice, perseverance, and why dark chocolate Hobnobs may (or may not) be a legitimate writing fuel.
If you enjoy psychological thrillers, moral dilemmas and high-stakes fiction that feels frighteningly close to real life, this episode is for you.
The Weekend by T.M. Logan is out now.
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T.M. Logan interview
The Weekend
psychological thriller
crime fiction
British thriller author
writing process
bestselling author interview
moral dilemma thriller
TV adaptations
publishing industry insight
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In this episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa is joined by global bestselling author Lisa Jewell to discuss her paperback hit Don’t Let Him In and her brand new summer release It Could Have Been Her.
Lisa talks candidly about writing morally complex characters, creating psychological tension without crossing credibility lines, and why her epilogues often carry the darkest revelations. She shares her unusual writing process — drafting without a plan, discovering twists late, and working at her kitchen table while the world carries on around her.
The conversation also explores:
The psychology of manipulation and trust in Don’t Let Him In
Why ordinary domestic settings can feel so sinister
The dark premise behind It Could Have Been Her
Whether modern thriller readers are harder to surprise
The difference between a twist and a reveal
The realities of building a long-term writing career
Publishing pressure, branding, and reader expectations
Audiobooks, reading slumps, and life as a bestselling novelist
Lisa also reflects on how her career has evolved, what she would (and wouldn’t) change, and the biscuit that powered the writing of her latest novels.
Alongside the interview, Philippa reviews:
Intelligence by Robert Newman
Strange Buildings by Uketsu
A War of Wyverns by S. F. Williamson
A wide-ranging and honest conversation with one of the most successful voices in contemporary psychological suspense.
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