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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 15h

Moby Duck: Cryptid Kids 2 by Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess

Yey! Book 2! My Poyo Boyo and I love the Cryptid Kids and have been looking forward to Moby Duck since Bawk-ness Monster.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 5d

One happy boy because he has new books.

💀 Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull In... The Beast from Beneath by Martin Howard
✨ Arkspire 2: The Order of Misfits by Jamie Littler
🐺 Midnight Treasure by Piers Torday

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 7d

Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by C. B. Lee

Throwback to a book I picked up in July when I had a trip to London. Cosy coffeeshop read but make it SciFi!

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 8d

SEPTEMBER TABLE TOP GAMES

Slower month than last playing table top games with @colplaysgames.bsky.social but we haven’t had annual leave to give us time to play and I’ve had a horrible and persistent attack of the ick so energy and ability to play hasn’t been there.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 8d

September reading wrap-up on @thestorygraph.com

Read a few good graphic novels month and had lots of fun with Heads Will Roll by @joshwinning.bsky.social. Didn’t read as much or as consistently due to a horrible and persistent attack of the ick.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 9d

The Summer War by @naominovik.bsky.social

I love Naomi Novak’s writing. This is a novella which suits my concentration levels at the moment so I’m excited to read. Also… pretty!

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 10d

A Steeping of Blood by Hafsah Faizal.

Yey for new releases! The second part of the Blood and Tea duology and it’s just as gorgeous as the first. I love books… especially ones with vampires.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 11d

What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher, book 3 in the Sworn Soldier series.

Another to add to my Year of Kingfisher reading challenge and my ever-expanding Kingfisher collection.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 12d

#JaneAusten #BookClub

September is our THEN book reading of Emma for the #JaneAustenThenandNow Book Club organised by @crinoline_laphroaig.

I’ve either been super busy or full of I’ll so I have opted for the graphic novel, Jane Austen’s Emma by Jane Austen and Nancy Butler.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 13d

Tiny Book Shop (Switch)

I’ve been ill this week, still am, so concentrating on anything and staying awake has been hard. A friend recommended Tiny Book Shop for something cosy, chill and very low stakes and it’s been exactly that.

Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 16d

Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver.

I don’t know what it is, but a trigger warning “accidental cannibalism” always intrigues me…

This has been on my TBR for ages and I’ve finally had the opportunity to read it! It was good! It’s not going to be for everyone but I really enjoyed it.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 17d

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

Don’t threaten me with a good time: seasonally themed romance and matching hot beverage, yes please!

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 18d

Pizza Witch by Sarah Graley & Stef Purenins

Saw a signed copy of Pizza Witch today at @travellingmanuk.bsky.social Newcastle when we were there for a book signing and I needed it in my life. The spotlighting is wonderful and I’m looking forward to devouring this book (pun intended).

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 19d

Subscribed to the Bookishly Jane Austen box where I get a book and tea every month.

Month 4/6: Pride and Prejudice and Obstinate Headstrong Brew. P&P is my favourite and I think this makes copy number 20!

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 20d

Had a trip to @royalarmouries.bsky.social a few weeks ago and we exited through the gift shop

💣 Black Powder by Ally Sherrick
🏛️ Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans by Terry Deary
👩🏼 A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women by Emma Southon
🏺Pandora’s Jar by Natalie Haynes
👹 Japanese Myths & Legends

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 21d

Apparently attending a @janeaustenshouse.bsky.social virtual talk while having tea and a biscuit is the Clariest activity ever. I’ll take that.

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 23d

Indie bookstore Hold Fast is in a barge boat at Leeds Dock! We popped in a few land picked up some tasty titles and art

🍃Jed Greenleaf by Kieran Larwood
🚂The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wasteland by Sarah Brooks
🪶Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
🐦‍🔥Breverton’s Phantasmagoria by Terry Breverton

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 24d

The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Cosmic Terror by H.P. Lovecraft

We stared into the void and the void said, “buy this lovely edition of Lovecraft!”
@colplaysgames.bsky.social and I are fans of the LCG Arkham Horror and picked up this from indie Back of Beyond Books to see where it all started

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 25d

#JaneAusten: Visual Encyclopedia by Gwen Giret & Claire Saim

Some of the interesting bits are the inclusion of movie and TV adaptations, including titbits and location information, Jane Austen in media, retellings and adaptations in books, places of interest, and societies, museums and collections.

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 25d

Table top games played over the weekend with @colplaysgames.bsky.social and one with our Poyo Boyo.

🧀 Fromage (x2)
🐙 Deep Regrets 🧑‍🧑‍🧒
🐓 Villagers
🏘️ Streets

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 27d

Tasty copies of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen picked up at Back of Beyond Books.

Great indie bookshop well worth a visit, nice selection of books and I can’t wait to go back and get some seasonally appropriate reads.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 27d

Family haul from Back of Beyond Books a couple of weeks ago.

🪶 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (x2 copies!)
👻 Super Ghost by Greg James and Chris Smith
🐙 The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Cosmic Terror by H.P. Lovecraft

Plus art!

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 28d

They Own The Night by Amy McCaw @amymccawauthor.bsky.social

All vampires, all the time! It’s time for a new Amy McCaw vampire novel.

clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · 29d

Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher

I seemed to have picked a good year to get into T. Kingfisher as there are some gorgeous rereleases being created.

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clairedrinkstea.bsky.social @clairedrinkstea.bsky.social · Sep 8

Chaotic Orbits trilogy by @bethrevis.bsky.social

1. Full Speed to a Crash Landing
2. How to Steal a Galaxy
3. Last Chance to Save the World

I will *always* recommend Beth for good sci-fi, she is an intergalactic Queen. We covered Chaotic Orbits on Fictional Hangover and they are a wild ride.

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