'The Secret of Secrets' by Dan Brown
On this episode of #AudioBookClub: THE SMELL OF DEATH! Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week’s episode we are casting an ear over the first new novel in eight years from the author of The Da Vinci Code The Secret of Secrets Robert Langdon Book 6 A: Dan Brown N: Paul Michael L: 22 hrs and 50 mins R: 09-09-25 P: Penguin Audio #Literature #Fiction Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X On the next episode of #AudioBookClub: Clown Town Slough House, Book 9 A: Mick Herron N: Sean Barrett R: 11-09-25 L: 12 hrs and 6 mins P: Baskerville #Mystery #Thriller #Suspense
21 Sep 38min
'A Particularly Nasty Case' - by Adam Kay
On this episode of #AudioBookClub: The first novel from international best-selling author - and former junior doctor - Adam Kay. Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week’s episode we are casting an ear over 'A Particularly Nasty Case' - by Adam Kay A Particularly Nasty Case A: Adam Kay N: Andy Serkis R: 28-08-25 L: 10 hrs and 9 mins P: Orion #Literature #Fiction Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X On the next episode of #AudioBookClub: The Secret of Secrets Robert Langdon Book 6 A: Dan Brown N: Paul Michael L: 22 hrs and 50 mins R: 09-09-25 P: Penguin Audio #Literature #Fiction
8 Sep 54min
'Entitled' - by Andrew Lownie
On this episode of #AudioBookClub: ‘Their trousers all fell down!” Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week’s episode we are casting an ear over Andrew Lownie’s joint biography of The Duke and Duchess of York. Entitled The Rise and Fall of the House of York A: Andrew Lownie N: Andrew Lownie R: 14-08-25 L: 11 hrs and 40 mins P: William Collins #Biographies & #Memoirs Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X On the next episode of #AudioBookClub: A Particularly Nasty Case A: Adam Kay N: Andy Serkis R: 28-08-25 L: 10 hrs and 9 mins P: Orion #Literature #Fiction
31 Aug 49min
'Good Pop, Bad Pop' - by Jarvis Cocker
On this episode of #AudioBookClub: As the band Pulp release their first new music in 25 years, we join frontman Jarvis Cocker for a rummage around his attic Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub, a weekly podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week’s episode we heartily recommend Jarvis Cocker’s new audiobook ‘Good Pop, Bad Pop'. Good Cop, Bad Cop A: Jarvis Cocker N: Jarvis Cocker R: 26th May 2022 L: 6hrs and 39 mins P: Jonathan Cape Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X On the next episode of #AudioBookClub: I Love You, Byeee Rambles on DIY TV, Rockstars, Kids and Mums A: Adam Buxton N: Adam Buxton R: 22-05-25 L: 10 hrs and 13 mins P: Mudlark
12 Jun 50min
BBC Sounds
BBC Sounds On last week’s episode of #AudioBookClub… Our guest Tom Phillips, author of ‘A Brief History of the End of the Fucking World’ suggested an audiobook for us to review and recommend. And he did so incredibly eloquently.. Piranesi A: Susanna Clarke N: Chiwetel Ejiofor R: 15-09-20 L: 6 hrs and 58 mins P: Bloomsbury Unfortunately both Steve or Matthew failed to do their homework. However, on this episode of #AudioBookClub… In a week when the BBC are facing a bit of an online storm as listeners complain about the fact that ads have appearing on the BBC Sounds app. Matthew and Steve, who met while they were both working for the BBC, discuss the unique nature of the UK’s public broadcaster, their love for the BBC Sounds app and their feelings about the idea that their listener experience might be tainted by the appearance of vulgar commercial messages. Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X On the next episode of #AudioBookClub: The Accidental Soldier Dispatches from Quite Near the Front Line A: Owain Mulligan N: Owain Mulligan R: 10-04-25 L: 9 hrs and 29 mins P: Hodder & Stoughton
24 Apr 50min
'A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World’ - WITH Tom Phillips
On this episode of #AudioBookClub: “The end of the world is nigh!” (And always has been). Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. On this week’s pod, Steve and Matthew speak to Tom Phillips the author of ‘A Brief of the End of the F*cking World’ This is a book about the end of the world - and our relationship with our impending doom A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World Brief Histories Series A: Tom Phillips N: Tom Phillips R: 27-02-25 L: 12 hrs and 39 mins P: Wildfire Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X On the next episode of #AudioBookClub: Piranesi A: Susanna Clarke N: Chiwetel Ejiofor R: 15-09-20 L: 6 hrs and 58 mins P: Bloomsbury
17 Apr 1h
'Why We Sleep’ - by Matthew Walker
'Why We Sleep’ - by Matthew Walker On this episode of #AudioBookClub: Sleep Steve Phillips and Matthew Layton present #AudioBookClub - the podcast that reviews and recommends audiobooks. Why We Sleep The New Science of Sleep and Dreams A: Matthew Walker N: John Sackville R: 07-12-17 L: 13 hrs and 31 mins P: Penguin Audio Please get involved in the conversation @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X On the next episode of #AudioBookClub: A Brief History of the End of the F*cking World Brief Histories Series A: Tom Phillips N: Tom Phillips R: 27-02-25 L: 12 hrs and 39 mins P: Wildfire
7 Apr 38min
Audiobook Clubber: Why you should listen to 'James' by Percival Everett
On this episode of #AudioBookClub: For one week, we're trying something new - Audiobook Clubber - where you come on and evangelise about an audiobook you love and recommend why we should all 'ear read' it. Our first Audiobook Clubber, Claire, joins Steve to discuss the brilliant 'James' by Percival Everett from the world of Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. 'James' A: Percival Everett N: Dominic Hoffman Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins Publisher: Mantle Release date: 11-04-24 Read more of Claire's reviews at wordywitterings.com Want to come on the pod and recommend an audiobook? Get in touch below! @SteveKPhillips and @WhingeingPom #AudioBookClub.net #AudioBookClub on facebook, instagram, Bluesky or X
31 Mar 15min
