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ColletteDunnit @collettedunnit.bsky.social · Aug 9

@marnieriches.bsky.social, The Gardeners Club in the wild in Waterstones, Leamington spa.

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thanks for this, Gill. Praise from you is always praise indeed! x

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Gill Paul @gillpaulauthor.bsky.social · Jul 1

An amazing reading month. I can't recommend these highly enough. Three of them made me cry (see if you can guess which ones), and I don't cry easily. Thank you #AlanHollinghurst @marnieriches.bsky.social #elizabethstrout #colmtoibin #robertseethaler #jessicaanyablau #booksworthreading #bookstagram

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Jun 9

Make sure you get down to Hunt's Bookshop if you're in Rugby, and treat the green-fingered and/or crime-fiction loving man in your life to 'The Gardeners' Club' for #FathersDay. Signed copies in store now!

ColletteDunnit @collettedunnit.bsky.social · May 17

@marnieriches.bsky.social outside Hunts bookshop, Rugby today with her perfect summer read - The Gardeners Club

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thanks so much for the recommendation!

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ColletteDunnit @collettedunnit.bsky.social · Jun 7

Father's day coming up check out The Gardeners Club by Marnie Riches. Perfect mix of murder and gardening.

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · May 25

I know, right?! It was a great day. One Mayor of Britain's second city (sorry Brum), successfully browbeaten into buying The Gardeners' Club for his pal. Awesome. My work here is done. Now I have eyelash envy.

Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · May 24

It's not every day you hand-sell a copy of your book to Andy Burnham, the Mayor of #Manchester. I'm taking it as a win. Signed copies of 'The Gardeners' Club' are now in @waterstones branches in Altrincham and Trafford Centre, plus @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social. Pick up yours this weekend!

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · May 20

Thanks so much!

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ColletteDunnit @collettedunnit.bsky.social · May 17

@marnieriches.bsky.social outside Hunts bookshop, Rugby today with her perfect summer read - The Gardeners Club

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · May 14

My aunty's dog was called Bingo, after the beautiful game, and she really did love both Bingo and Bingo.

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crimebookgirl @crimebookgirl.bsky.social · May 14

If you haven't voted already, get a move on! (And then brace yourself cos it'll be time to vote for the winner...)

#BookSky 📚💙

Harrogate International Festivals @harrogatefestivals.bsky.social · May 14

Voting for the #theakstonsaward shortlist closes tomorrow! If you haven't already voted for your favourite from the longlist, have your say now: https://bit.ly/TOPAwards25

@waterstones.bsky.social @express.co.uk

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · May 14

Excellent. Just keep it watered, and it should do well for a few years, as it's a short-lived perennial! Enjoy, and thanks again for reading! :)

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · May 12

Glad you enjoyed it, Geraldine!

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Geraldine Rowe @geraldinerowe.bsky.social · Apr 26

Ian went into our local Waterstones and found an author signing her Bromley-based, gardening-themed cosy crime novel, so he got me one. It even came with a free gift 😁

Picture of my hand holding a paperback book entitled The Gardeners' Club by Marnie Riches. The cover shows a watering can tipped slightly forward with blood spilling from its rose.

My hand holding a book showing the blurb on the reverse. It reads: Gardening is dirty work - but should it be deadly? When Gill Swanley seizes the secateurs and joins the Bromley Botanists, she finds herself part of a seven-strong group determined to win the coveted Golden Trowel award. But when a dead body turns up in a garden shed, they suddenly have more important matters to consider than victory. They must uncover whether their arch-rivals, Croydon, are taking things to another level, or whether someone far more dangerous is targeting their motley crew. Only one can win the Golden Trowel, but the competition is lethal.

The inside title page of The Gardeners' Club by Marnie Riches, signed by the author and dedicated, "To Geraldine, happy reading!"

My hand holding a small biodegradable fibre plant pot with a sweet William cutting in it. In the background my cat, Lucia, is standing on the back of the sofa looking out of the window between two deep pink dwarf orchids.

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · May 9

Are you coming along to our next author event? Join authors @marnieriches.bsky.social and Paul Finch to chat about their latest books and ask them your burning questions! Both books are getting great ratings so if you're a fan of cosy crime or thrillers, this is one not to be missed. 👀

An image for an event at Urmston Books and Boardgames. An evening with Marnie Riches and Paul Finch. Tuesday 27th May 2025, 7pm

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you can't make 8th May, I'll be at @urmstonbooks.bsky.social on 27th May, with fellow NW author, Paul Finch, talking all things The Gardeners' Club, Manchester Noir & crime fiction! Buy a copy of my book at the event, get a free plant! www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/marnie-riche...

Marnie Riches and Paul Finch | Urmston Books And Bo

www.urmstonbooks.co.uk

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you're in Manchester, be sure to book your ticket to the OFFICIAL LAUNCH of The Gardeners' Club at @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social on 8th May, when I'll be talking all things cosy crime with @jessicabull.bsky.social, author of the Jane Austen Investigates series. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...

AN EVENING OF COSY CRIME: Marnie Riches in conversation with Jessica Bull

Join us for the book launch of Marnie Riches' cosy crime novel, The Gardeners's Club!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you're on the Isle of Wight, be sure to hop along to Medina Bookshop to grab your signed copy of The Gardeners' Club! I had a great time at this award-winning bookshop the other evening.

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you're based in SE #London, you can get signed copies of The Gardeners' Club from @waterstones.bsky.social Bromley, @villagebooks.bsky.social, Dulwich Books and @beckenhambookshop.bsky.social . This brand new cosy is set in Bromley, Croydon & Dulwich!

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you're based near/in #Cambridge and want to get a signed copy of my brand new cosy-crime novel, The #Gardeners Club, pop along to indie bookseller, Bodies in the Bookshop, or @waterstones.bsky.social Cambridge!

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Apr 29

So lovely to meet you, Angela! Keep in touch. Hope you enjoy The Gardeners' Club! x

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Dr Angela Buckley @drangelabuckley.bsky.social · Apr 27

Great to meet fabulous crime writer, and fellow Manc, @marnieriches.bsky.social this evening - I’m really looking forward to reading the Gardeners’ Club!

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Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social · Apr 28

Join us for a thrilling evening with @marnieriches.bsky.social and Paul Finch, as they introduce us to their latest releases.

Tickets for the evening are available to book now at £5 with the cost redeemable against a copy of either book. We'd love to see you!

www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/marnie-riche...

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Marnie Riches @marnieriches.bsky.social · Apr 25

OUT NOW! Spring has sprung, and 'The Gardeners' Club' is the perfect read for lovers of a good murder mystery, as well as a tale of horticultural high-jinks. Grab your copy from
@Waterstones or your local independent bookshop.

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