MadameBibiLophile
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I like books and I blog about books I like at https://madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/
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Today on the blog I'm sharing my thoughts about the latest release from Recovered Books @neglectedbooks.com @bhousepress.bsky.social - the stunning "Makeshift" by Sarah Campion. More here: kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/h...
“Hunting for some anchor…” #makeshift @neglectedbooks @bhousepress
My last book for November is the latest title from one of my favourite indie imprints – Recovered Books from Boiler House Press. Since their first release of the magnificent “Gentleman …
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November 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Today on the blog I'm sharing my thoughts about the latest release from Recovered Books @neglectedbooks.com @bhousepress.bsky.social - the stunning "Makeshift" by Sarah Campion. More here: kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/h...
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New on the blog today, my thoughts on JUST A LITTLE DINNER by Cécile Tlili (tr. Katherine Gregor).
An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
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An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
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Just a Little Dinner by Cécile Tlili (tr. Katherine Gregor)
Established in 2023, Foundry Editions are still relatively new on the UK publishing scene, but I’ve already noticed their books in several outlets in London, largely due to the striking blue-and-wh…
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November 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
New on the blog today, my thoughts on JUST A LITTLE DINNER by Cécile Tlili (tr. Katherine Gregor).
An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/j...
An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/j...
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November is a month stuffed full of reading events, and today on the blog I take part in #scifimonth with a classic work from the Strugatskys - "Roadside Picnic". More here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/s...
“Suddenly, he seemed to be in another world.” #roadsidepicnic #scifimonth
As if November didn’t have enough reading events on the go, I discovered at a late stage that it was also Sci Fi Month!! Now, I don’t read *huge* amounts of that genre, but I do like cl…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
November is a month stuffed full of reading events, and today on the blog I take part in #scifimonth with a classic work from the Strugatskys - "Roadside Picnic". More here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/s...
Today on the blog, a reworked fairytale from Barbara Comyns for #NovNov25 “Happiness is a very fragile thing.” (Barbara Comyns) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/25/h...
“Happiness is a very fragile thing.” (Barbara Comyns)
It was JacquiWine’s review of The Juniper Tree by Barbara Comyns (1985) last month that encouraged me pick this from the TBR in time for Novellas in November, hosted by hosted by Cathy and Bookish …
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November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today on the blog, a reworked fairytale from Barbara Comyns for #NovNov25 “Happiness is a very fragile thing.” (Barbara Comyns) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/25/h...
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On the Ramblings today, another book which counts for two reading events - #NovNov25 and #NonFictionNovember. The book tells of Mary and Percy Shelley's travels in post-Revolutionary Europe - more here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
“…an aspect of tranquillity and peculiar beauty…” #novnov25 #maryshelley
Today’s post is about another book which qualifies for two November events – Non Fiction November and Novellas in November (as we are allowed to include short non fiction works). I̵…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
On the Ramblings today, another book which counts for two reading events - #NovNov25 and #NonFictionNovember. The book tells of Mary and Percy Shelley's travels in post-Revolutionary Europe - more here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
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The excellent "The View from Down Here" by Lucy Webster, an honest and funny memoir and primer on the intersection of ableism/sexism. I urge people to read this one and/or subscribe to Webster's Substack librofulltime.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/b... #booksky 📚💙💡
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The excellent "The View from Down Here" by Lucy Webster, an honest and funny memoir and primer on the intersection of ableism/sexism. I urge people to read this one and/or subscribe to Webster's Substack librofulltime.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/b... #booksky 📚💙💡
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New on my blog: Five Dutch Novels I’ve Read alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/five... #BookSky
Five Dutch Novels I’ve Read - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New on my blog: Five Dutch Novels I’ve Read alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/five... #BookSky
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I’m not doing Black Friday this year.
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I’m not doing Black Friday this year.
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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New on the blog today, my thoughts on LADY L. by Romain Gary.
A delightful, picaresque novella of love, secrets & political ideals. Highly recommended for anyone who likes Maupassant, Louise de Vilmorin or THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... #BookSky 💙📚 #FilmSky
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A delightful, picaresque novella of love, secrets & political ideals. Highly recommended for anyone who likes Maupassant, Louise de Vilmorin or THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... #BookSky 💙📚 #FilmSky
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Lady L. by Romain Gary
Twice winner of the Prix Goncourt (once under a pen name), Romain Gary was a French writer, diplomat, film director and WW2 pilot of great repute. His highly engaging memoir, Promise at Dawn, is by…
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November 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
New on the blog today, my thoughts on LADY L. by Romain Gary.
A delightful, picaresque novella of love, secrets & political ideals. Highly recommended for anyone who likes Maupassant, Louise de Vilmorin or THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... #BookSky 💙📚 #FilmSky
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/l...
A delightful, picaresque novella of love, secrets & political ideals. Highly recommended for anyone who likes Maupassant, Louise de Vilmorin or THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE... #BookSky 💙📚 #FilmSky
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/l...
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It's getting proper busy over at heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com - doesn't mean it couldn't stand to get busi-ER mind! Eye up the myriad delights, solve secret santa, may joy be unconfined!
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It's getting proper busy over at heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com - doesn't mean it couldn't stand to get busi-ER mind! Eye up the myriad delights, solve secret santa, may joy be unconfined!
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Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
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Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Buying #Christmas cards or presents?
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
Shop with small independents (like me) instead of the big high street names.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Are you a small business? Reply with your link. Let's support each other this Christmas.
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On the blog today I revisit “The Trial” for the first time in decades - what a book! #Novnov25 #GLM2025 More here kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/t...
“That means you’ll simply be deleted.” #TheTrial #Kafka #GLM2025 #NovNov25
One of the books I had lined up as a possibility for our #1925Club was a big hitter from that year – “The Trial” by Franz Kafka. It’s a book which I don’t think I̵…
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November 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On the blog today I revisit “The Trial” for the first time in decades - what a book! #Novnov25 #GLM2025 More here kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/22/t...
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Winding Up the Week #448
This week I look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, announce both the Hundred Years Hence Reading Challenge and A Year With Iris Murd…
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November 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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New on my blog - Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel: ’A story of impossible things made possible’ alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/ligh... #BookSky
Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel: ’A story of impossible things made possible’ - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
New on my blog - Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel: ’A story of impossible things made possible’ alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/ligh... #BookSky
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Elizabeth Harrower's third novel, and (I think) her best: The Catherine Wheel anzlitlovers.com/2025/11/20/t...
The Catherine Wheel (1960), by Elizabeth Harrower
A Catherine Wheel, so named for the 4th century saint who refused to renounce her religious belief, was a form of torture used for execution used as recently as the 19th century, but it’s als…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Elizabeth Harrower's third novel, and (I think) her best: The Catherine Wheel anzlitlovers.com/2025/11/20/t...
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Stunning poetry from Maxine Beneba Clarke, it's hard to do it justice: anzlitlovers.com/2025/11/21/b...
Beautiful Changelings (2025), by Maxine Beneba Clarke
Maxine Beneba Clarke is a multi-award-winning author who writes across multiple genres. I’ve read and reviewed Growing Up African in Australia (2019), edited by Maxine Beneba Clarke, Ahmed Yu…
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November 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Stunning poetry from Maxine Beneba Clarke, it's hard to do it justice: anzlitlovers.com/2025/11/21/b...
Today on the blog, a feminist classic for #NovNov25 “The power of books, this marvellous invention of astute human intelligence.” (Mariama Bâ) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/21/t...
“The power of books, this marvellous invention of astute human intelligence.” (Mariama Bâ)
My Around the World in 80 Books reading challenge is much neglected, so I was pleased to find a novella from a Sengalese writer in my local charity bookshop/goldmine, in time for Novellas in Novemb…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Today on the blog, a feminist classic for #NovNov25 “The power of books, this marvellous invention of astute human intelligence.” (Mariama Bâ) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/21/t...
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On the Ramblings today - I'm pleased to kick off the blog tour for The Future of Travel from @melvillehouse.bsky.social - a thought-provoking read on the effects travel is having on our planet. More here: kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/i...
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
On the Ramblings today - I'm pleased to kick off the blog tour for The Future of Travel from @melvillehouse.bsky.social - a thought-provoking read on the effects travel is having on our planet. More here: kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/i...
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This award gives emerging writers a free course, retreat and mentoring. You need to be unpublished but it closes on 30th November so get in quick.
Details in link.
Please share :)
Details in link.
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Emerging Writer Award - The Bridge Awards
The Emerging Writer Award is run in partnership with The Bridge Awards. The award winner receives a package including courses, retreat time and mentoring.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This award gives emerging writers a free course, retreat and mentoring. You need to be unpublished but it closes on 30th November so get in quick.
Details in link.
Please share :)
Details in link.
Please share :)
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New on my blog - Bad Bad Girl by Gish Jen: A novel with some truth in it alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/bad-... #BookSky
Bad Bad Girl by Gish Jen: A novel with some truth in it - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
alifeinbooks.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
New on my blog - Bad Bad Girl by Gish Jen: A novel with some truth in it alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/bad-... #BookSky
Today on the blog, a post for #MARM2025 (on Margaret Atwood's birthday) “Everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise.” (Margaret Atwood) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/18/e...
“Everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise.” (Margaret Atwood)
This is a contribution to Margaret Atwood Reading Month, hosted by Buried in Print. Happy Margaret Atwood’s birthday! I really enjoy poetry, from ancient to contemporary, but I often neglect to pic…
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November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Today on the blog, a post for #MARM2025 (on Margaret Atwood's birthday) “Everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise.” (Margaret Atwood) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/18/e...