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Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out
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Mostly I’m about #bookish stuff http://www.bookdout.wordpress.com
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Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out @shelleyrae.bsky.social · Nov 28
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REVIEW: Takeaway by Angela Hui @TrapezeBooks @orionbooks #read #book #review #bookreview #Nonfiction #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #FOOD #Takeaway bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/r...
Review: Takeaway by Angela Hui
Title: Takeaway: Stories from a Childhood Behind the Counter Author: Angela Hui Published: 21st July 2022, Trapeze Status: Read November 2025 ++++++++ My Thoughts: Chinese takeaway restaurants are …
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November 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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#NonfictionNovember is at an end. Join in the week 5 fun #NewtoMyTBR is hosted by Deb @ ReaderBuzz #NonficNov #Nonfiction #read#nonficbooks #readingchallenge #ReadNonFicChal #books #bookreview #bookblogger bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/25/2...
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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It's the second to last #WeeklyWrapUp of November & I've spent the day re-reading a book that reminds me of my childhood. I'm wondering how I even read it back in Year 6 or 7 cos it's *not* what I remembered it to be?! 🤣 I hope everyone has a great week ahead! ✨
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Sundays in Bed With… #MyWeeklyWrapUp [307]
We’re back with another Sundays in Bed With… meme! This meme dares to ask you what book has been in your bed this morning and is hosted by Midnight Book Girl. Come share what book you&#…
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November 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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REVIEW: Hot Ground by Lisa Ellery @FremantlePress #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #crime #mystery #thriller #AussieAuthor #cloakdaggerchal #readingchallenge #HotGround bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/r...
Review: Hot Ground by Lisa Ellery
Title: Hot Ground Author: Lisa Ellery Published: 2 September 2025, Fremantle Press Status: Read November 2025 courtesy Fremantle Press ++++++++ My Thoughts: A gripping read, Hot Ground is the secon…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Bookshelf Bounty: New to my #TBR #reading #books #bookshelf #bookblogger #lovereading #bookreviews #newbooks Learn more at Book’d Out bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/b...
Bookshelf Bounty
Every third Sunday of the month (or so)  I share my Bookshelf Bounty – what’s been added to my TBR tile recently for review from publishers, purchases or gifts. Click on the cover images to vi…
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November 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Slanting Towards The Sea by Lidije Hilje

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A good novel to pick up if you are heading to CROATIA

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Novel of relationships set in CROATIA (Slanting Towards The Sea)
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November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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REVIEW: Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida @QuirkBooks #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #romance #paranormalromance #cozyparanormal #Christmas #UndeadandUnwed bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/r...
Review: Undead and Unwed by Sam Tschida
Title: Undead and Unwed Author: Sam Tschida Published: 28th October 2025, Quirk Books Status: Read November 2025 courtesy Quirk Books/Netgalley ++++++++ My Thoughts: The description of Undead and U…
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November 22, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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REVIEW: Pseudoscience by Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen @HachetteAus #read #book #review #bookreview #Nonfiction #nonficbooks #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #Pseudoscience
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Review: Pseudoscience by Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen
Title: Pseudoscience: An Amusing History of Crackpot Ideas and Why We Love Them.  Author: Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen  Published: 18th February 2025, Workman Publishing Company Status: Read Novemb…
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November 19, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Review: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson @Bloomsburypublishing #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #historical #histficreadingchallenge #readingchallenge #TheHazelbourneLadiesMotorcycleandFlyingClub #booksky bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/r...
Review: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson
Title: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club Author: Helen Simonson Published: 4th June 2025, Bloomsbury  Status: Read October 2025 courtesy Bloomsbury/Netgalley ++++++++ My Thoughts: ‘…
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November 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Review: How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor by Thomas C Foster #read #book #review #bookreview #Nonfiction #ReadNonFicChal #HOWTO #readingchallenge #HowtoReadNonfictionlikeaProfessor bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/r...
Review: How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor by Thomas C Foster
Title: How to Read Nonfiction like a Professor  Author: Thomas C. Foster Published: 26th May 2020, HarperCollins Au Status: Read November 2025 ++++++++ My Thoughts: “Caveat lector. Let the rea…
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November 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Book Lust is a monthly post featuring a handful of published books I’ve recently added to my WTR. #read #books #TBR #WTR #lovereading #bibliophile #fiction #Nonfiction #Booksky #BookLust
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Book Lust
It is a sad truth that I have a finite lifespan (and budget) yet a desire to read all the books. The books on my Reading Schedule(click the link to view) largely represent those I’ve been priv…
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November 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Engrossing and affective Review: Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin @HarlequinAus #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #crime #mystery #AussieAuthor #Ausreading #cloakdaggerchal #histficreadingchallenge #readingchallenge #Melaleuca
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Review: Melaleuca by Angie Faye Martin
Title: Melaleuca Author: Angie Faye Martin Published: 4th June 2025, HQ Fiction Australia Status: Read October 2025 courtesy Harlequin/Netgalley} ++++++++ My Thoughts: Melaleuca is an impressive de…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Compelling lead character REVIEW: The Ghost Walk by Karen Herbert @FremantlePress #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #crime #mystery #AussieAuthor #cloakdaggerchal #readingchallenge #TheGhostWalk
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Review: The Ghost Walk by Karen Herbert
Title: The Ghost Walk Author: Karen Herbert Published: 5th August 2025, Fremantle Press Status: Read November 2025 courtesy Fremantle Press ++++++++ My Thoughts: The Ghost Walk is a slow burn myste…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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The Answer Is... [Book Review] by @readingladiesbc.bsky.social

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The Answer Is... [Book Review] #ThrowbackThursday #bookx #booksky #bookblogger #NonFicNov25 #Memoir #Nonfiction #Jeopardy! - Reading Ladies
Are you a Jeopardy! fan? If you are a long-time fan, you might enjoy this memoir by Alex Trebek.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Her Forgotten Hours by Lily Graham #BookReview #Audiobook #BlogTour @Bookouture @lilygrahamauthor

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Lily Graham's new book, Her Forgotten Hours. This is a World War 2 story, but different from many others I have read. Scroll down for more information about the…
Her Forgotten Hours by Lily Graham #BookReview #Audiobook #BlogTour @Bookouture @lilygrahamauthor
Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Lily Graham's new book, Her Forgotten Hours. This is a World War 2 story, but different from many others I have read. Scroll down for more information about the book and to see my thoughts. It is available now! Amazon
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Bleakly funny Review: You Went to Emergency For What? By Tim Booth @MacmillanAu #read #book #review #bookreview #Nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #HEALTH #AussieAuthor #YouWenttoEmergencyforWhat
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Review: You Went to Emergency for What? by Tim Booth
Title: You Went to Emergency For What?: Bizarre, bloody and baffling true stories from the hospital ED Author: Tim Booth Published: 29th July 2025, PanMacmillan  Status: Read October 2025 ++++++++ …
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November 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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#NonfictionNovember is underway! Join in the week 2 fun #ChoosingNonfiction is hosted by Frances @ Volatile Rune #NonficNov #Nonfiction #read#nonficbooks #readingchallenge #ReadNonFicChal #books #bookreview #bookblogger #BookSky
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Nonfiction November 2025: Choosing Nonfiction
Dates: 11/3-11/9Host: Frances at Volatile RuneTitle: Choosing NonfictionThere are many topics to choose from when looking for a nonfiction book.  For example:  Biography, Autobiography, Memoir, Tra…
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November 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #IMWAYR @thebookdate #SundayPost @Kimbacaffeinate #SundaySalon @debnance This week I’m enjoying #GhostWalk #HotGround #Pseudoscience
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #SundayPost #SundaySalon
Linking to: It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? at BookDate; Sunday Post @ Caffeinated Reviewer; and the Sunday Salon @ ReaderBuzz ==================== Life… A we…
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November 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Smart and compelling Review: Lyrebird by Jane Caro @AllenandUnwin #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #crime #mystery #thriller #AussieAuthor #readingchallenge #cloakdaggerchal #Lyrebird #Bookstagram #BookstagramAustralia #BookSky
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Review: Lyrebird by Jane Caro
Title: Lyrebird Author: Jane Caro  Published: 1st April 2025, Allen & Unwin Status: Read March 2025 courtesy Allen&Unwin/Netgalley ++++++++ My Thoughts: Lyrebird is the second novel from Ja…
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November 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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2025 Nonfiction Reader Challenge Monthly Spotlight for October #readnonficchal #readingchallenge #nonfiction #bookblogger #books #read #join bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/11/01/2...
November 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Fun #travel guide Review: Subpar Planet by Amber Share #read #book #review #bookreview #Nonfiction #TRAVEL #ReadNonFicChal #readingchallenge #booksky bookdout.wordpress.com/2025/10/30/r...
Review: Subpar Planet by Amber Share
Title: Subpar Planet: The World’s Most Celebrated Landmarks and Their Most Disappointed Visitors Author: Amber Share Published: 1st October 2024, Plume Read: October 2025 xxxxxx My Thoughts: …
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October 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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🌞 Afternoon! 🌞 I have a new #bookreview today for THE FAIRY BARGAINS OF PROSPECT HILL by Rowenna Miller. This historical fantasy is “a story about family and understanding what one wants.” 🪐📚💙

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The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller
A book review on A Literary Escape about The Fairy Bargains of Prospect Hill by Rowenna Miller, a historical fantasy set in the early 1900s.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Review: The Missing by Fleur McDonald @HarperCollinsAu #read #book #review #bookreview #fiction #crime #mystery #thriller #AussieAuthor #CloakDaggerChal #readingchallenge @netgalley #TheMissing #bookstagram #BookSky
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Review: The Missing by Fleur McDonald
Title: The Missing  Author: Fleur McDonald Published: 28th October 2025, HarperCollins Au Status: Read October 2025 courtesy HarperCollins/Netgalley  ++++++++ My Thoughts: Though The Pros…
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October 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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#NonfictionNovember has begun! Join in the week 1 fun #YourYearinNonfiction is hosted by Heather @ Based on a True Story #NonficNov #Nonfiction #read#nonficbooks #readingchallenge #ReadNonFicChal #books #bookreview #bookblogger #Bookstagram #BookSky
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Nonfiction November 2025: Your Year in Nonfiction
Dates: 10/27-11/2  Host: Heather @ Based on a True StoryTitle: Your Year in NonfictionCelebrate your year of nonfiction. What books have you read? What were your favorites? Have…
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October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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📚#TopTenTuesday 10 Cosy Atmospheric Books #TuesdayBookBlog #BookTwitter #BookX rosieamber.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/%...
📚#TopTenTuesday 10 Cosy Atmospheric Books #TuesdayBookBlog #BookTwitter #BookX
This week’s theme is Cosy Atmospheric Books. Thanks to Jana at  hosting. 1-5 Magic Realism The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna Van Praag Filled with a colorful and unforgettable cast of li…
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