About this episode
Discover 5 brilliant book recommendations plus publishing insider secrets. PR Director Alison Barrow reveals the truth about bestseller lists, book tours and how books really succeed.⏱ Timestamped Show Notes00:00 – Welcome to Quick Book Reviews01:15 – Philippa introduces today’s five standout books02:10 – This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum05:40 – Gone for Good by Sarah Crossan09:30 – The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown14:20 – The Cursed Road by Laura McCluskey18:30 – Growing Brave by Donna Ashworth22:45 – Interview begins with Alison Barrow, PR Director at Transworld Publishers24:10 – Books Alison is currently promoting• How to Get Away With Murder• A Far‑Flung Life29:15 – The reality of bestseller lists32:40 – How subscription book boxes influence charts36:00 – Slow-burn bestsellers and long-tail success39:30 – Books Alison has loved recently• The Things We Never Say• Witch Trial• The Barbecue at Number Nine• California Gold48:10 – Listener question: Should authors ask for a book tour?52:20 – How book tours are funded55:10 – Typical book event sales conversion rates58:40 – Alison shares an update on writing her own novel1:02:30 – What it’s like being both publicist and author1:05:30 – Philippa wraps up and previews the next episodeEmail your questions herel: quickbookreviews@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
