Full programme and booking information: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/homePlanning a visit to the&nbsp;Hay Festival&nbsp;this year?In this special episode of&nbsp;Quick Book Reviews, Philippa travels to&nbsp;Hay-on-Wye&nbsp;to speak with festival organisers&nbsp;Heather Salisbury&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jacqueline Hewer about the exciting new programme.Discover:• The brand-new&nbsp;Crime Day• A fantasy and romantasy focus for 2026• Celebrity readers sharing their&nbsp;“Life in Books”• Debut author showcases• Over&nbsp;400 events&nbsp;celebrating books and ideasPlus the guests reveal the authors they’re most excited about — including&nbsp;Emma Thompson,&nbsp;Bear Grylls,&nbsp;Elizabeth Strout&nbsp;and&nbsp;Val McDermid.And yes… the Hay Festival biscuit debate returns.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever. Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa HallWhat it is Quick Book Reviews is a spoiler-free book podcast hosted by Philippa Hall, published every Monday and Friday. Philippa reads widely so busy readers don't have to guess — delivering honest, enthusiastic, bite-sized reviews alongside in-depth author interviews and a friendly window into the publishing world.This is a warm, welcoming show for readers who love books but don't have time to read everything — and want someone they trust to help them choose what's next.FormatSpoiler-free reviews: Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fictionAuthor interviews: In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debutsPublishing insider news: Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossipGenres covered Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · RomantasyIdeal for Readers with an ever-growing TBR pile · Book club members looking for their next pick · Anyone who loves hearing authors talk about their creative process · Fans of BookTok and Bookstagram looking for a deeper diveGenre &amp; metadataHost: Philippa HallFormat: Reviews / interviews / publishing newsFrequency: Twice weekly — every Monday and FridaySpoilers: NeverStatus: Active and ongoing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.