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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 3d

I have done the draw for the giveaway of The Perfect Psychopath and am delighted to announce that Kate and Andrea came out of the hat on Facebook our FB account and Kitty from here. Congratulations to the three of you. Thank you to everyone who entered and better luck next time.

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austennerd.bsky.social @austennerd.bsky.social · 4d

I love a list always … up for that 😁

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

@valeriesirenko.bsky.social hi Valerie and a warm welcome to our Devon Book Club community. I see you love SciFi. Any top recommendations from your reading this year so far?

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Well, that's our hour up. Once again, thank you for your friendship and company and we'll see you again next Monday #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Sounds really interesting #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

I said I'd announce the winner of this week's giveaway tonight but my day ran away with me so will do so tomorrow now. If you didn't enter it's well worth getting hold of a copy. #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

I mentioned a gentle challenge earlier - not my original thought but I've seen a thread running today where people post titles of 10 books that 'show who they are'. I love that idea and am thinking of running a theme around that. What do you think? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

The month for horror books - I've got to say, I've never really been drawn to them. What do you think it is that people love about the genre? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

It's got off to a strong start and is very well written. What was your wife's project? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

That would be really good. Be lovely to catch up again #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

I remember you started those last week. Good that they are holding your interest #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

She is Palestinian - I hadn't heard of her but her book is about the diaspora, rather then talking about the conflict #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Liking the sound of that. I get very frustrated by the standard of much 'debate' on socila media #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Love the cover on Ghost Mountain but not read it. There Are Rivers In The Sky @elifshafak.bsky.social , as always with her writing, is wonderful #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Tender maps has started well - the writer (who is from Bristol) is discussing the atmospher of place and how we find it/relate to it. The other is memoir really, written by a Palestinian woman who has left Palestine and explores the Palestinian diaspora in a very engaging way #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Actually, that has had to be put on hold due to a serious family health issue (my sister) - cancelled/postponed flights and accommodation today. Japan will still be there but a little later than planned #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

That sounds thought-provoking. Certainly need to bring more balance to discourse and greater tolerance. What are her suggestions? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

haha - let's arrange a moment and maybe I can come down your way this time 😀#devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

That's a great title - distant in more ways than one I imagine? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Hiking with Nietszche is written by a philosopher who traces Nietzches steps in Switzerland. So lots of walking but also thoughtful, accessible, philosophy #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

I'll let you have my copy if you like. Andrew (who is based in Somerset) kindly sent me a copy #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

The new books that I've started are ... #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Can't see the problem! 😅 Glad to see you have your priorities right. So happy for you that you are finally moved in - even if your bed looks uncannily like a pile of books #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

Well I never! There's a turn up for the books. 😊 I finished two books this morning (one NF) and started another two. So, I finished these ... #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 4d

We crossed in the ether - I'd love to hear your news - bookish and otherwise #devonbookhour