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Sue Thomas

@brownflopsy.bsky.social

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Lover of all things bookish. Book reviewer and blogger at Brown Flopsy's Book Burrow. Cat servant. 🇬🇧 http://linktr.ee/brownflopsy Admin for The SquadPod Collective https://bsky.app/profile/squadpod2021.bsky.social

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · Nov 15

Hi, I'm Sue, an avid multi-genre reader, bookblogger/reviewer & ex librarian, here for book chat & cats - no politics, pls.
I adore Noir (esp Nordic), translated fic, historical fic, classics, Golden Age crime, romances, speculative fic, memoirs, & non-fic history. Big love for Austen & Christie. 👋

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 1d

This is exactly what we love to read - readers meeting a new author and their books and LOVING them!

'My first Kate Rhodes, but definitely not my last!'

Whether it's your 1st or 8th
@katerhodes.bsky.social read, pick up #DeadmansPool today: geni.us/jzgGb1

#CrimeFiction

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for #DeadmansPool by Kate Rhodes. 💙📚

Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social

#BenKitto is back!

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Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes

Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes. Published 25th September 2025 by Orenda Books. From the cover of the book: DI BEN KIT...

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 1d

THIS!

'I absolutely loved the way this story is set against the wind and wuthering of storm season, which heightens the tension, and feelings of isolation and desperation. Unpredictable weather, and fragmented communities separated by the capricious sea stand as characters...'

#DeadmansPool

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for #DeadmansPool by Kate Rhodes. 💙📚

Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social

#BenKitto is back!

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Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes

Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes. Published 25th September 2025 by Orenda Books. From the cover of the book: DI BEN KIT...

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 1d

OH MY!

'Rhodes really knows how to keep you guessing, lining up a set of highly suspicious candidates for the role of guilty party, and mixing in the whisper of conspiracy to cloud your judgement. As the action gathers in pace, I really did not know who to trust'

#DeadmansPool

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for #DeadmansPool by Kate Rhodes. 💙📚

Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social

#BenKitto is back!

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Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes

Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes. Published 25th September 2025 by Orenda Books. From the cover of the book: DI BEN KIT...

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 1d

SUCH an exciting signing!

'Kate Rhodes is an exciting new signing to Orenda Books, where her Isles of Scilly mysteries, featuring DI Ben Kitto, have found a new home with book eight, Deadman's Pool. '

#DeadmansPool is out now: geni.us/jzgGb1

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 1d

A pleasure. It was gripping! x

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 1d

Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for #DeadmansPool by Kate Rhodes. 💙📚

Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social

#BenKitto is back!

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Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes

Deadman's Pool (DI Ben Kitto Book 8) by Kate Rhodes. Published 25th September 2025 by Orenda Books. From the cover of the book: DI BEN KIT...

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 5d

September was a super busy month, but I managed to fit in all these books - go me! 💙📚

Historical fiction, classics, cosy vibes, Nordic chills, and fast-paced thrills made the cut - and there were some real gems.

You can find your way to my reviews here:
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September 2025 Reading Round-Up

September 2025 Reading Round-Up September was hectic on the home and family front, but somehow I managed to fit in 14 books - go me! You can...

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The SquadPod Collective @squadpod2021.bsky.social · 6d

We are also looking forward to reading:
- #AppointmentInParis by Jane Thynne
- #HouseParty by Chloe Ford
- #TheSamuraiDetectives by Shotaro Ikenami
- #JingleSpells by Emily Grimoire
- #ChristmasOnFifthAvenue by Julie Caplin

What a fabulous month it's going to be! 🤩📚

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The SquadPod Collective @squadpod2021.bsky.social · 6d

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our book club pick for October is the brand new #KarenPirie thriller #SilentBones by #SquadPodFavourite @valmcdermid.bsky.social 🎉 💙📚
Coming 25th October from @littlebrown.bsky.social we cannot wait to share our thoughts with you all... 😍

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 7d

Welcome to my review of #TheMidnightSecret by Karen Swan, the final book in the #WildIsles series. Out now from @panmacmillan.bsky.social

I have sipped this one slowly, and am bereft to be leaving the characters behind! 💙📚

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The Midnight Secret (Wild Isles Book Four) by Karen Swan

The Midnight Secret (Wild Isles Book Four) by Karen Swan. Published 24th April 2025 by Pan Macmillan. From the cover of the book: Jayne Fe...

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @publicistkelly.bsky.social for this intriguing copy of #WhiteRaven by Maggie Ritchie which is out 15th November from @scotstreetpress.bsky.social 💙📚

I loved Maggie's previous book #DaisyChain so I'm really looking forward to reading more of her work.

#BlogTour coming soon!

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @oneworldbooks.bsky.social for this highly anticipated copy of #TheMerge by Grace Walker, which is coming from #Magpie 6th November.
I love a speculative novel and am so looking forward to reading this debut with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang next month! 💙📚

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Northodox Press 📖 @northodoxpress.bsky.social · 8d

Another review in for Ravenglass and it's a scorcher 🔥🔥

Order yours here: share.google/WDzcA0gNOCcy...

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 8d

Welcome to my review of the sweeping historical adventure #Ravenglass by Carolyn Kirby

Out now from @northodoxpress.bsky.social

A wonderful @squadpod2021.bsky.social book club pick for September... I loved it! 💙📚

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Ravenglass by Carolyn Kirby

Ravenglass by Carolyn Kirby. Published 25th September 2025 by Northodox Press. From the cover of the book: In 18th century Whitehaven, Ki...

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 8d

Welcome to my stop on the #BlogTour for #ALethalLegacy by Gudrun Gudlaugsdóttir Trns by @graskeggur.bsky.social - featuring journalist turned sleuth, Alma Jónsdóttir. 💙📚 #NordicNoir #Iceland

Out now from @corylusbooks.bsky.social

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A Lethal Legacy by Guðrún Guðlaugsdóttir

A Lethal Legacy by Guðrún Guðlaugsdóttir. Translated by Quentin Bates. Published 20th September 2025 by Corylus Books. From the cover of ...

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 10d

Such a pleasure x

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 10d

👀 FAB REVIEW!

'In the winter of 1939, Finland withstood the might of Soviet Russia in a conflict that became known as the Winter War … Olivier Norek's engaging book makes the ideal vehicle to shine a light on what happened and why'

#TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek, t N Caistor

#historical

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek tns by Nick Caister. 💙📚

Out now from Open Borders Press @orendabooks.bsky.social

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The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek. Published 11th September 2025 by Open Borders Press. From the cover of the book: November, 1939. A ...

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 10d

'The meat of the story lies in the Finnish people this book is about - the brave and determined citizens of a newly independent country. Through the eyes of the small group of childhood friends … the history really comes alive'

#TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek t N Caistor

#Finland #WW2

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek tns by Nick Caister. 💙📚

Out now from Open Borders Press @orendabooks.bsky.social

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The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek. Published 11th September 2025 by Open Borders Press. From the cover of the book: November, 1939. A ...

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 10d

THIS!

'There is no way to do this story justice in a short review. Norek has clearly researched his subject well. The way he effortlessly pulls you into this incredible story, and the ease with which he stirs your emotions with his words are impressive'

#TheWinterWarriors

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek tns by Nick Caister. 💙📚

Out now from Open Borders Press @orendabooks.bsky.social

brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek. Published 11th September 2025 by Open Borders Press. From the cover of the book: November, 1939. A ...

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 10d

'I had no idea how significant this conflict was in terms of death toll, legacy, and how it came to shape Finland as a nation, and I was deeply moved by what is, in essence, a tribute to the men and women who lived and died in defence of their sovereignty'

#TheWinterWarriors

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek tns by Nick Caister. 💙📚

Out now from Open Borders Press @orendabooks.bsky.social

brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek. Published 11th September 2025 by Open Borders Press. From the cover of the book: November, 1939. A ...

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Orenda Books @orendabooks.bsky.social · 10d

EXCELLENT REVIEW!

'Ambitious in scale and full of insight, this book pulls no punches when it comes to the human cost of war, but it also celebrates the strength of the human spirit. Nick Caistor's translation is excellent too'

#TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek t N Caistor

OUT NOW!

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek tns by Nick Caister. 💙📚

Out now from Open Borders Press @orendabooks.bsky.social

brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek. Published 11th September 2025 by Open Borders Press. From the cover of the book: November, 1939. A ...

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 10d

A pleasure, Nicola. 😊

Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #LondonRain by @nicolaupson.bsky.social
- the 6th instalment of the excellent #JosephineTeyMysteries

Out now from @faberbooks.bsky.social

I am so enjoying revisiting this series via the voice talents of Sandra Duncan! 💙📚

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London Rain (Josephine Tey Mysteries Book Six) by Nicola Upson

London Rain (Josephine Tey Mysteries Book Six) by Nicola Upson. This edition published 2nd June 2015 by Faber & Faber. From the cover of ...

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #TheTimeHopCoffeeShop by Phaedra Patrick

Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social this charming tale is a lovely 'snuggle-up with on the sofa' book, and a heart-warming pick for September's @squadpod2021.bsky.social book club! 💙📚

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The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick

The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick. Published 25th September 2025 by Aria. From the cover of the book: Now, fame has faded, her ...

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Sue Thomas @brownflopsy.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to my review of #TheWinterWarriors by Olivier Norek tns by Nick Caister. 💙📚

Out now from Open Borders Press @orendabooks.bsky.social

brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek

The Winter Warriors by Olivier Norek. Published 11th September 2025 by Open Borders Press. From the cover of the book: November, 1939. A ...

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