Reading For Leisure
@debbiehartuk.bsky.social
Retired maths teacher, reader, book blogger, midget gem lover
Reading For Leisure blog: https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com
Reading For Leisure blog: https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com
Two books from the TBR pile for #TwoForTuesday
I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
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I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Two books from the TBR pile for #TwoForTuesday
I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Filled with moral dilemmas, #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social is impossible to put down once you start reading.
Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Filled with moral dilemmas, #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social is impossible to put down once you start reading.
Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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📚BOOK POST📚
Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📚BOOK POST📚
Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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For #FiveStarFlashback I'm going back to November 2021 when I read the wonderful #EmAndMe from @bethmorrey.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social. An uplifting story about books, growth and community.
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5n7x2uwv
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5n7x2uwv
Em & Me By Beth Morrey
Delphine Jones is in her late twenties. Currently working as a waitress in a cafe, she is struggling to make ends meet. Delphine shares a ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
For #FiveStarFlashback I'm going back to November 2021 when I read the wonderful #EmAndMe from @bethmorrey.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social. An uplifting story about books, growth and community.
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5n7x2uwv
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5n7x2uwv
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*NEW BLOG POST*
My review of #TheAfterparty by Ruth Kelly is live on #damppebbles!
Interesting, intriguing characters, and a compelling, page-turning plot. Another stellar read from Ruth Kelly.
Check out my review...
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My review of #TheAfterparty by Ruth Kelly is live on #damppebbles!
Interesting, intriguing characters, and a compelling, page-turning plot. Another stellar read from Ruth Kelly.
Check out my review...
➡️ buff.ly/tmFVIAC
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November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
*NEW BLOG POST*
My review of #TheAfterparty by Ruth Kelly is live on #damppebbles!
Interesting, intriguing characters, and a compelling, page-turning plot. Another stellar read from Ruth Kelly.
Check out my review...
➡️ buff.ly/tmFVIAC
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
#BookSky #skybrarians #bookish
My review of #TheAfterparty by Ruth Kelly is live on #damppebbles!
Interesting, intriguing characters, and a compelling, page-turning plot. Another stellar read from Ruth Kelly.
Check out my review...
➡️ buff.ly/tmFVIAC
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
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🔦📖2026 BOOK SPOTLIGHT📖🔦
Time for another #ProofPreview for a 2026 release & one that I was lucky enough to get a copy of at Harrogate
#VivianDoesAgain by #CarolineHulse @viperbooks.bsky.social is released 29 Jan 2026,sounds like such a fun read!
Read More 🔗 tinyurl.com/mwmj755z
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Time for another #ProofPreview for a 2026 release & one that I was lucky enough to get a copy of at Harrogate
#VivianDoesAgain by #CarolineHulse @viperbooks.bsky.social is released 29 Jan 2026,sounds like such a fun read!
Read More 🔗 tinyurl.com/mwmj755z
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November 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
🔦📖2026 BOOK SPOTLIGHT📖🔦
Time for another #ProofPreview for a 2026 release & one that I was lucky enough to get a copy of at Harrogate
#VivianDoesAgain by #CarolineHulse @viperbooks.bsky.social is released 29 Jan 2026,sounds like such a fun read!
Read More 🔗 tinyurl.com/mwmj755z
#BookSky📚💙
Time for another #ProofPreview for a 2026 release & one that I was lucky enough to get a copy of at Harrogate
#VivianDoesAgain by #CarolineHulse @viperbooks.bsky.social is released 29 Jan 2026,sounds like such a fun read!
Read More 🔗 tinyurl.com/mwmj755z
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#AllOurYesterdays by Guy Hale has set the story up nicely for the next book in the series.
I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
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I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
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November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#AllOurYesterdays by Guy Hale has set the story up nicely for the next book in the series.
I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
#BookSky #BookBlogger
I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
#BookSky #BookBlogger
#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor is a nostalgic and gentle coming-of-age story that is guaranteed to raise a smile.
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor is a nostalgic and gentle coming-of-age story that is guaranteed to raise a smile.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor was a gentle coming-of-age story. Time now to continue with the Shakespeare Murders by Guy Hale with #AllOurYesterdays
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor was a gentle coming-of-age story. Time now to continue with the Shakespeare Murders by Guy Hale with #AllOurYesterdays
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
November 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
One For Sorrow, the first in the series I read, left me speechless. Thanks to Watching You I now know all is not lost. I've got everything crossed for a book 8 🤞
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
One For Sorrow, the first in the series I read, left me speechless. Thanks to Watching You I now know all is not lost. I've got everything crossed for a book 8 🤞
It's Book Week Scotland 2025 so I'm sharing two of my favourite Scottish based crime series for #TwoForTuesday
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It's Book Week Scotland 2025 so I'm sharing two of my favourite Scottish based crime series for #TwoForTuesday
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for #MagicalBeginningsInLittleBeaubrook from Bella Brightside
Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
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Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for #MagicalBeginningsInLittleBeaubrook from Bella Brightside
Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
#BookSky
Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
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#TheCroakingRaven from Guy Hales, Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social has left me wanting to know more. Now making an early start on my November book group read, #TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor
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November 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#TheCroakingRaven from Guy Hales, Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social has left me wanting to know more. Now making an early start on my November book group read, #TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
📚📚Book Post📚📚
I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
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I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
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November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
📚📚Book Post📚📚
I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
#BookSky #BookBlogger
I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
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I'm delighted to be taking part in the #BlogTour for #TheToken from Sharon Bolton and @orionbooks.bsky.social. You'll be gripped from the first page to the last in this propulsive thriller. @tracyfenton.bsky.social
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #BlogTour for #TheToken from Sharon Bolton and @orionbooks.bsky.social. You'll be gripped from the first page to the last in this propulsive thriller. @tracyfenton.bsky.social
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
#Room706 from @ellielevenson.bsky.social & @headlinebooks.bsky.social was so much more than I expected, a carefully crafted study of relationships.
On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
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On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
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November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#Room706 from @ellielevenson.bsky.social & @headlinebooks.bsky.social was so much more than I expected, a carefully crafted study of relationships.
On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
#BookSky #BookBlogger
On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
#BookSky #BookBlogger
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📚#BookReview📚
4⭐️After reading the prequel I couldn’t resist continuing the story with #AskForAndrea by #NoelleIhli @panmacmillan.bsky.social and it was another perfectly executed thriller with a very unique approach
Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/w4ntwyjc
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4⭐️After reading the prequel I couldn’t resist continuing the story with #AskForAndrea by #NoelleIhli @panmacmillan.bsky.social and it was another perfectly executed thriller with a very unique approach
Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/w4ntwyjc
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November 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
📚#BookReview📚
4⭐️After reading the prequel I couldn’t resist continuing the story with #AskForAndrea by #NoelleIhli @panmacmillan.bsky.social and it was another perfectly executed thriller with a very unique approach
Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/w4ntwyjc
#BookSky📚💙 #Bookblogger
4⭐️After reading the prequel I couldn’t resist continuing the story with #AskForAndrea by #NoelleIhli @panmacmillan.bsky.social and it was another perfectly executed thriller with a very unique approach
Full Review 🔗 tinyurl.com/w4ntwyjc
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Totally not book related but wanted to show off one of the gorgeous presents I got off my OH for my birthday yesterday. I adore Molton Brown products
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Totally not book related but wanted to show off one of the gorgeous presents I got off my OH for my birthday yesterday. I adore Molton Brown products
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
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📚TWO FOR TUESDAY📚
After managing to find a copy of #TheLockedWard on Vinted it felt right to dedicate today’s #TwoForTuesday to the latest two releases by #SarahPekkannen
#HouseOfGlass has been on my TBR for too long now, need to rectify this soon!📖
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After managing to find a copy of #TheLockedWard on Vinted it felt right to dedicate today’s #TwoForTuesday to the latest two releases by #SarahPekkannen
#HouseOfGlass has been on my TBR for too long now, need to rectify this soon!📖
#BookSky📚💙 #Bookblogger
November 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
📚TWO FOR TUESDAY📚
After managing to find a copy of #TheLockedWard on Vinted it felt right to dedicate today’s #TwoForTuesday to the latest two releases by #SarahPekkannen
#HouseOfGlass has been on my TBR for too long now, need to rectify this soon!📖
#BookSky📚💙 #Bookblogger
After managing to find a copy of #TheLockedWard on Vinted it felt right to dedicate today’s #TwoForTuesday to the latest two releases by #SarahPekkannen
#HouseOfGlass has been on my TBR for too long now, need to rectify this soon!📖
#BookSky📚💙 #Bookblogger
While we were away I popped in to The Works to check out their Black Friday deal
#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
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#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
While we were away I popped in to The Works to check out their Black Friday deal
#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
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#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBlogger
📚📚 Book Post📚📚
After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
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After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
#BookSky #BookBlogger
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
📚📚 Book Post📚📚
After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
#BookSky #BookBlogger
After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
#BookSky #BookBlogger
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📚#MOREBOOKSMONDAY📚
I’ve been incredibly lucky over the past few weeks to have added more amazing books to my #tbrshelf - 2026 is looking amazing already!😍
Can never express just how grateful I am to receive books from publishers, a MASSIVE thank you to all!❤️
#BookSky📚💙
I’ve been incredibly lucky over the past few weeks to have added more amazing books to my #tbrshelf - 2026 is looking amazing already!😍
Can never express just how grateful I am to receive books from publishers, a MASSIVE thank you to all!❤️
#BookSky📚💙
November 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
📚#MOREBOOKSMONDAY📚
I’ve been incredibly lucky over the past few weeks to have added more amazing books to my #tbrshelf - 2026 is looking amazing already!😍
Can never express just how grateful I am to receive books from publishers, a MASSIVE thank you to all!❤️
#BookSky📚💙
I’ve been incredibly lucky over the past few weeks to have added more amazing books to my #tbrshelf - 2026 is looking amazing already!😍
Can never express just how grateful I am to receive books from publishers, a MASSIVE thank you to all!❤️
#BookSky📚💙