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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:
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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 buying books, borrowing from libraries, discovering new authors, and settling in for long reading sessions, we weigh up what really matters to readers.
Whether you’re devoted to your Kindle, tempted by Kobo, or simply wondering if an eReader belongs alongside your physical books, this episode is a thoughtful, reader-led guide to choosing the eReader that suits your reading life best.
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The 2025 Book Awards (According to Me): My Top Reads of the Year
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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/
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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
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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
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Philippa reviews eight thrilling reads out in 2026
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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 future projects and the joy of storytelling.
King Sorrow by Joe Hill can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035434299
Books Mentioned by Philippa on the podcast today:
The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721025
Best Offer Wins can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963595
The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035910410
A Perfect Year from Ruth Foster can be bought here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-perfect-year/ruth-foster/9781068777301
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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
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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
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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/a/16356/9781781578704
& I review The Picasso Heist by James Patterson and Howard Roughan (audiobook version) and you can buy the printed book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529943580
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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 these elements in understanding the natural world.
You can buy Made Things here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035078073
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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.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781787304666
Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781250326287
Philippa’s Christmas Book Recommendations:
The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780571395026
The Christmas Magpie by Mark Edwards https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405983013
A Body At The Christmas Book Fair by Helen Cox: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529442175
A Scrooge Mystery by Andreina Cordani: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781785126338
The Christmas Tree Killer by Chris Frost: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008707675
Plus our extra recommendations:
The Christmas Companion by Skye McAlpine: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008785987
The Christmas Tree that Loved to Dance by Miranda Hart: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241796290
The Ginger Bread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008728090
A Copenhagen Snowmance by Pernille Hughes: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008785987
Lauren’s YouTube account can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenAndTheBooks
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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 challenges posed by undesirable conditions.
You can buy The New Neighbours here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781405957656
And you can preorder The Family Friend here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241764275
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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/16356/9781398722606
You can buy The Chemist by A A Dhand here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780008645854
You can buy The Midnight King by Tariq Ashkanani here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781805222279
You can buy Strange Pictures by Uketsu here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781805335399
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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
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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 interview Sangu Mandana about A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping. You can buy the book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781399709903
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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 print version here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780857507440
& I review Break Room by Miye Lee which you can buy here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035438976
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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
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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 copy mentioned!): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529933529
You can buy 59 minutes by Holly Seddon here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781398709492
You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043
You can buy Room on the Sea by André Aciman here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780571385140
You can buy Out of Time by Jodi Taylor here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035406043
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