Warning: This Episode with T.M. Payne Contains Tongs, Ducks & Biscuit Demonstrations

Warning: This Episode with T.M. Payne Contains Tongs, Ducks & Biscuit Demonstrations

From Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall by Philippa Hall

July 19, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 479

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Philippa Hall hosts a chaotic episode featuring T.M. Payne and Susie, discussing book reviews and a live biscuit demonstration.

Philippa is joined by T.M. Payne — and her co-conspirator Susie — for what may be the most gloriously chaotic episode in Quick Book Reviews history. There are kitchen implement debates, merch updates, a real duck called Crispy, and a live Penguin biscuit demonstration that will genuinely change how you eat biscuits forever. Oh, and there's a brilliant book to talk about too. But first, three book reviews. 📚 Three Book Reviews The Reader on the 6.27 – Jean-Paul Didierlaurent Please don't read the blurb — just pick this up. Under 200 pages, beautiful and surprising. All Philippa will say is: what Gillian does for a living will floor you. Queenie is Working on It – Candice Carty-Williams Queenie is back — still fallible, still gorgeous, still making questionable decisions — and that's exactly why she's so loveable. If you loved book one, you'll love this. Heartstopper Volume Six – Alice Oseman The final chapter of Nick and Charlie's story. Not what Philippa was expecting — but on reflection, exactly right. She needs to talk to someone about it. Get in touch when you've read it. 🎙️ T.M. Payne on One Bad Deed DI Sheridan Holler is back — and this time she does something she never…

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