{"podcast":{"title":"Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall","slug":"quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832","podcast_index_feed_id":183832,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59","website_url":"https://play.acast.com/s/quick-book-reviews","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/1735832732838-15640c7a-3144-49ba-9bc0-a59a401d1e9a.jpeg","author":"Philippa Hall","episode_count":476,"summary":"Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever. Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall What 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. Format Spoiler-free reviews : Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fiction Author interviews : In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debuts Publishing insider news : Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossip Genres covered Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · Romantasy Ideal for Readers with an ever-growing TBR pile · Book club members looking for their nex…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T04:19:55.610709+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832"},"episode":{"title":"Laurie Gilmore on The Daisy Chain Flower Shop, Dream Harbor and Cosy Small-Town Romance","slug":"laurie-gilmore-on-the-daisy-chain-flower-shop-dream-harbor-and-cosy-small-town-romance","published_at":"2026-05-06T05:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832/laurie-gilmore-on-the-daisy-chain-flower-shop-dream-harbor-and-cosy-small-town-romance","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832","url":"https://shows.acast.com/quick-book-reviews/episodes/laurie-gilmore-on-the-daisy-chain-flower-shop-dream-harbor-a","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/e/69f22233c2d898b28bb72b75/media.mp3","summary":"In this special Wednesday episode of  Quick Book Reviews , Philippa chats to bestselling author  Laurie Gilmore , creator of the hugely popular  Dream Harbor  series, which has sold over  4 million copies . Laurie joins the podcast to discuss her latest book,  The Daisy Chain Flower Shop , as well as the magic of cosy small-town romance, why readers have fallen so hard for Dream Harbor, and how comfort reads can help us through difficult times. In this episode Laurie Gilmore on  The Daisy Chain Flower Shop The story behind the  Dream Harbor  series Why cosy small-town romance is having such a huge moment Writing books that feel like a hug Why each Dream Harbor book can be read as a standalone Christmas romance, seasonal settings and reader comfort Sprayed edges, special editions and bookish merch The pressure of following a much-loved bestselling series What’s coming next with  Big Bad Wolf Laurie’s dream and nightmare writing locations About The Daisy Chain Flower Shop The Daisy Chain Flower Shop  follows Daisy, who runs the flower shop, and Elliot, a shy architect who has somehow stayed under Dream Harbor’s radar. Both are nursing heartbreak and neither is looking for love — until a fake dating arrangement begins and, naturally, chaos, chemistry and cosy romance follow. Expect: fake dating small-town charm emotional warmth seasonal Dream Harbor vibes familiar faces from previous books Books mentioned The Daisy Chain Flower Shop  – Laurie Gilmore The Pumpkin Spice Café  – Laurie Gilmore The Gingerbread Bakery  – Laurie Gilmore Big Bad Wolf  – Laurie Gilmore For the Wolf  – Hannah Whitten For the Throne  – Hannah Whitten Perfect for listeners who love cosy romance small-town settings f…","meta_description":"In this special Wednesday episode of Quick Book Reviews , Philippa chats to bestselling author Laurie Gilmore , creator of the hugely popular&…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1965,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832/episodes/laurie-gilmore-on-the-daisy-chain-flower-shop-dream-harbor-and-cosy-small-town-romance/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832/laurie-gilmore-on-the-daisy-chain-flower-shop-dream-harbor-and-cosy-small-town-romance.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}