Sarah
@norfolkbookworm.bsky.social
Book lover & intermittent blogger. Hobby photographer, cat owning, holiday loving space nerd.
It's so true!
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's so true!
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New on my blog- Books of the Year 2025: Part One alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book... #BookSky
Books of the Year 2025: Part One - 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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December 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New on my blog- Books of the Year 2025: Part One alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book... #BookSky
Didn’t quite manage a completely dry walk - mainly because our original path was under water - but as ever clearing my head in the fresh air was good, and stopped me getting stuck in a health anxiety spiral.
December 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Didn’t quite manage a completely dry walk - mainly because our original path was under water - but as ever clearing my head in the fresh air was good, and stopped me getting stuck in a health anxiety spiral.
So eight years ago today I had the first thunderclap headache that turned out to be a brain haemorrhage.
I'm not feeling great at the moment (lots of niggling neurological symptoms) but I have an MRI at the end of the week so today was all about celebrating surviving with a (muddy) walk
I'm not feeling great at the moment (lots of niggling neurological symptoms) but I have an MRI at the end of the week so today was all about celebrating surviving with a (muddy) walk
December 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
So eight years ago today I had the first thunderclap headache that turned out to be a brain haemorrhage.
I'm not feeling great at the moment (lots of niggling neurological symptoms) but I have an MRI at the end of the week so today was all about celebrating surviving with a (muddy) walk
I'm not feeling great at the moment (lots of niggling neurological symptoms) but I have an MRI at the end of the week so today was all about celebrating surviving with a (muddy) walk
This friendly chap runs up to us quite regularly for a fuss when we’re walking in the cemetery. He had a run in with a car (probably) a few weeks ago so it’s so nice to see him back on patrol again.
#cats
#cats
December 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This friendly chap runs up to us quite regularly for a fuss when we’re walking in the cemetery. He had a run in with a car (probably) a few weeks ago so it’s so nice to see him back on patrol again.
#cats
#cats
Hmmm that seems a jolly good wheeze Post Office…why haven’t you posted a list of last posting dates this year?
I guess even more than usual we’re trusting that everything will arrive on time and in one place.
I guess even more than usual we’re trusting that everything will arrive on time and in one place.
a cartoon character is standing in the snow next to a mailbox
Alt: a cartoon character is standing in the snow next to a mailbox
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December 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Hmmm that seems a jolly good wheeze Post Office…why haven’t you posted a list of last posting dates this year?
I guess even more than usual we’re trusting that everything will arrive on time and in one place.
I guess even more than usual we’re trusting that everything will arrive on time and in one place.
Hi Simon @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
After a shock bereavement last week please can I buy someone a copy of either Louis de Bernieres' Captain Corelli's Mandolin or A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes in memory of someone who loved Greece as much as me?
#BuyAStrangerABook
After a shock bereavement last week please can I buy someone a copy of either Louis de Bernieres' Captain Corelli's Mandolin or A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes in memory of someone who loved Greece as much as me?
#BuyAStrangerABook
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hi Simon @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
After a shock bereavement last week please can I buy someone a copy of either Louis de Bernieres' Captain Corelli's Mandolin or A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes in memory of someone who loved Greece as much as me?
#BuyAStrangerABook
After a shock bereavement last week please can I buy someone a copy of either Louis de Bernieres' Captain Corelli's Mandolin or A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes in memory of someone who loved Greece as much as me?
#BuyAStrangerABook
Such a good teaser for one of my top books of the year.
And one of the most realistic climate change books I've read (after hanging around climate scientists for the last 30 years I've learned and read a lot!)
📚💙 #BookSky
And one of the most realistic climate change books I've read (after hanging around climate scientists for the last 30 years I've learned and read a lot!)
📚💙 #BookSky
The Wager and the Bear, nominated for the Dublin Literary Award by librarians, in @johnironmonger.bsky.social 's own words!
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#books📚💙
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#books📚💙
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Such a good teaser for one of my top books of the year.
And one of the most realistic climate change books I've read (after hanging around climate scientists for the last 30 years I've learned and read a lot!)
📚💙 #BookSky
And one of the most realistic climate change books I've read (after hanging around climate scientists for the last 30 years I've learned and read a lot!)
📚💙 #BookSky
A peaceful walk in the sunshine earlier. Shame that the famed 'golden hour' is currently before 3pm!
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December 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A peaceful walk in the sunshine earlier. Shame that the famed 'golden hour' is currently before 3pm!
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We’re watching episodes of Call My Bluff on IPlayer. Mr Norfolkbookworm isn’t happy that I’m better at guessing the definitions than him but we’re both horrified to see them all smoking and waving cigarettes around while talking 😱
December 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We’re watching episodes of Call My Bluff on IPlayer. Mr Norfolkbookworm isn’t happy that I’m better at guessing the definitions than him but we’re both horrified to see them all smoking and waving cigarettes around while talking 😱
Note to self don't try to rush the household chores because you have a bus to catch - it only means you end up putting your car key into the washing machine.
Fingers all crossed that it dries out or that getting a replacement is that hard...
Fingers all crossed that it dries out or that getting a replacement is that hard...
elmo from sesame street says " i 'm an idiot " in front of a wooden background
Alt: elmo from sesame street says " i 'm an idiot " in front of a wooden background
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December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Note to self don't try to rush the household chores because you have a bus to catch - it only means you end up putting your car key into the washing machine.
Fingers all crossed that it dries out or that getting a replacement is that hard...
Fingers all crossed that it dries out or that getting a replacement is that hard...
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 1
‘The village’
Artist: SR Badmin
‘The village’
Artist: SR Badmin
December 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 1
‘The village’
Artist: SR Badmin
‘The village’
Artist: SR Badmin
The sunshine was back today so we decided to take our annual trip to the seal colony to see the pups.
We went to Winterton rather than Horsey this time and had a great time nature watching & chatting with the wonderful volunteers who keep the seals safe.
#nature #norfolk #seals
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We went to Winterton rather than Horsey this time and had a great time nature watching & chatting with the wonderful volunteers who keep the seals safe.
#nature #norfolk #seals
🦭
November 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
After reading Terry Jones’ biography this week we’re watching his version of Wind in the Willows.
I’m finding it frustrating as in places it is so faithful to the book (which I’ve read so many times I can almost quote it verbatim) but it also takes so many liberties.
📚💙 #BookSky #Films
I’m finding it frustrating as in places it is so faithful to the book (which I’ve read so many times I can almost quote it verbatim) but it also takes so many liberties.
📚💙 #BookSky #Films
a man in a yellow jacket is talking to another man in a dark room
Alt: a man in a yellow jacket is talking to another man in a dark room. This is a weasel threatening Mole
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November 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The weather matched my mood this morning but we did at least get a mostly dry walk in - which is a relief as it has been horrid this afternoon.
A real sofa, tea, blanket, and book day.
A real sofa, tea, blanket, and book day.
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The weather matched my mood this morning but we did at least get a mostly dry walk in - which is a relief as it has been horrid this afternoon.
A real sofa, tea, blanket, and book day.
A real sofa, tea, blanket, and book day.
A really shitty day today, and if I'm honest even a sunny walk in a beautiful location and cuddles with the cat haven't helped.
Fuck cancer.
Fuck cancer.
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A really shitty day today, and if I'm honest even a sunny walk in a beautiful location and cuddles with the cat haven't helped.
Fuck cancer.
Fuck cancer.
In the book world November appears to be both #NonFictionNovember & #NovellaNovember - both of these are fitting my mood hugely.
Lots of bulky non fiction library books & world literature novellas for reading in bed.
Just started Pedersen’s The Impossible Journey - not one I’d emulate!
📚💙 #BookSky
Lots of bulky non fiction library books & world literature novellas for reading in bed.
Just started Pedersen’s The Impossible Journey - not one I’d emulate!
📚💙 #BookSky
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In the book world November appears to be both #NonFictionNovember & #NovellaNovember - both of these are fitting my mood hugely.
Lots of bulky non fiction library books & world literature novellas for reading in bed.
Just started Pedersen’s The Impossible Journey - not one I’d emulate!
📚💙 #BookSky
Lots of bulky non fiction library books & world literature novellas for reading in bed.
Just started Pedersen’s The Impossible Journey - not one I’d emulate!
📚💙 #BookSky
My favourite type of winter's day today - clear blue skies, lots of sunshine, and just a hint of mist.
Now to get cosy indoors with a casserole in the slow cooker, a big mug of tea, and a book.
Now to get cosy indoors with a casserole in the slow cooker, a big mug of tea, and a book.
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My favourite type of winter's day today - clear blue skies, lots of sunshine, and just a hint of mist.
Now to get cosy indoors with a casserole in the slow cooker, a big mug of tea, and a book.
Now to get cosy indoors with a casserole in the slow cooker, a big mug of tea, and a book.
Being given baleful looks by the cat today because I worked different hours today and disrupted his routine.
In connected note - how come watching presentations on Zoom is so exhausting? Possibly just my broken brain but 4 hours watching even presentations has broken me somewhat. #braininjury
In connected note - how come watching presentations on Zoom is so exhausting? Possibly just my broken brain but 4 hours watching even presentations has broken me somewhat. #braininjury
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Being given baleful looks by the cat today because I worked different hours today and disrupted his routine.
In connected note - how come watching presentations on Zoom is so exhausting? Possibly just my broken brain but 4 hours watching even presentations has broken me somewhat. #braininjury
In connected note - how come watching presentations on Zoom is so exhausting? Possibly just my broken brain but 4 hours watching even presentations has broken me somewhat. #braininjury
After a very wet morning we did manage a dry walk this afternoon but I’m shattered from yesterday and my cold so it was only a short one.
Here’s hoping for a few dry days as the water levels around Ranworth were very high today
Here’s hoping for a few dry days as the water levels around Ranworth were very high today
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
After a very wet morning we did manage a dry walk this afternoon but I’m shattered from yesterday and my cold so it was only a short one.
Here’s hoping for a few dry days as the water levels around Ranworth were very high today
Here’s hoping for a few dry days as the water levels around Ranworth were very high today
Glad that my cold was short lived enough that I could go out today with family, however I think that I'm just now too rural to enjoy a London Xmas!
The Snoopy trail around Fleet Street before the rain really started was lovely tho - and lots more memory making.
My fave was the book themed one!
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The Snoopy trail around Fleet Street before the rain really started was lovely tho - and lots more memory making.
My fave was the book themed one!
📚💙
November 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Glad that my cold was short lived enough that I could go out today with family, however I think that I'm just now too rural to enjoy a London Xmas!
The Snoopy trail around Fleet Street before the rain really started was lovely tho - and lots more memory making.
My fave was the book themed one!
📚💙
The Snoopy trail around Fleet Street before the rain really started was lovely tho - and lots more memory making.
My fave was the book themed one!
📚💙
Books about books are another type of book I just can’t resist - and this one is a fascinating read, unlike lots it has contemporary & genre recommendations not just a focus on the classics.
I really loved the essay/chapter on translation.
#NonFictionNovember
📚💙 #BookSky
I really loved the essay/chapter on translation.
#NonFictionNovember
📚💙 #BookSky
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Books about books are another type of book I just can’t resist - and this one is a fascinating read, unlike lots it has contemporary & genre recommendations not just a focus on the classics.
I really loved the essay/chapter on translation.
#NonFictionNovember
📚💙 #BookSky
I really loved the essay/chapter on translation.
#NonFictionNovember
📚💙 #BookSky
The cold and shivery feeling turned into a full blown cold. Really hoping it doesn't mutate into a chest infection like it did at the start of the year.
Also mildly miffed as I booked tomorrow off for a calm 'me' day and will now be stuck indoors with a box of tissues. 🤧
Also mildly miffed as I booked tomorrow off for a calm 'me' day and will now be stuck indoors with a box of tissues. 🤧
a cartoon polar bear is blowing his nose with a box of tissues .
Alt: a cartoon polar bear is blowing his nose with a box of tissues .
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November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The cold and shivery feeling turned into a full blown cold. Really hoping it doesn't mutate into a chest infection like it did at the start of the year.
Also mildly miffed as I booked tomorrow off for a calm 'me' day and will now be stuck indoors with a box of tissues. 🤧
Also mildly miffed as I booked tomorrow off for a calm 'me' day and will now be stuck indoors with a box of tissues. 🤧
Sooty is now helping me to pick which of the other @dublinlitaward.bsky.social nominees I should try…
I love that he’s become a literary cat! 🐈⬛
📚💙 #BookSky
I love that he’s become a literary cat! 🐈⬛
📚💙 #BookSky
November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Sooty is now helping me to pick which of the other @dublinlitaward.bsky.social nominees I should try…
I love that he’s become a literary cat! 🐈⬛
📚💙 #BookSky
I love that he’s become a literary cat! 🐈⬛
📚💙 #BookSky
Very happy to see that my local library service nominated one of my top reads for the #DublinLitAward.
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky
It’s here! The 2026 Dublin Literary Award Nominated Titles are out! ✨📚
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
69 novels nominated by 80 libraries from 36 countries, including 5 Irish authors & 30 translated works in 17 languages.
Explore the full list here: dublinliteraryaward.ie/features/new...
#DublinLitAward #DLA2026
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Very happy to see that my local library service nominated one of my top reads for the #DublinLitAward.
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky
I loved The Wager and the Bear by @johnironmonger.bsky.social / @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social so much and have recommended lots!
So many other books to explore on the longlist too.
📚💙 #BookSky