@lhogg.bsky.social
Reading at the end of last year and into 2026 included
- The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang (no sequel 😪
- The Fascination by Essie Fox
- Full Nest by Fiona Gibson
- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
- The Last King of Osten Ard (series/quartet) by Tad Williams
A bit of a mix in terms of genre etc
- The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang (no sequel 😪
- The Fascination by Essie Fox
- Full Nest by Fiona Gibson
- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
- The Last King of Osten Ard (series/quartet) by Tad Williams
A bit of a mix in terms of genre etc
January 15, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Reading at the end of last year and into 2026 included
- The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang (no sequel 😪
- The Fascination by Essie Fox
- Full Nest by Fiona Gibson
- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
- The Last King of Osten Ard (series/quartet) by Tad Williams
A bit of a mix in terms of genre etc
- The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang (no sequel 😪
- The Fascination by Essie Fox
- Full Nest by Fiona Gibson
- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
- The Last King of Osten Ard (series/quartet) by Tad Williams
A bit of a mix in terms of genre etc
Carved in Stone: a storyteller's guide to the Picts
I've just received my copy and am so impressed by this work. Everyone who contributed to the research and creation required for this publication has my respect and admiration. @stoutstoat.co.uk @lizysimonen.bsky.social and so many more
I've just received my copy and am so impressed by this work. Everyone who contributed to the research and creation required for this publication has my respect and admiration. @stoutstoat.co.uk @lizysimonen.bsky.social and so many more
I am incredibly proud to have been a writer on CiS. The project produced a beautiful book, a unique gaming resource, and the most comprehensive explanation and exploration of the Picts ever published for the general public.
Please give some love to the incredible creators involved in this project.
Please give some love to the incredible creators involved in this project.
Carved in Stone is officially out!
In this comprehensive setting guide you'll be able to see, touch, taste, hear and smell your way through everything that modern-day scholars currently know of the enigmatic culture of the Picts, from the perspective of someone living in the late 7th Century.
In this comprehensive setting guide you'll be able to see, touch, taste, hear and smell your way through everything that modern-day scholars currently know of the enigmatic culture of the Picts, from the perspective of someone living in the late 7th Century.
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Carved in Stone: a storyteller's guide to the Picts
I've just received my copy and am so impressed by this work. Everyone who contributed to the research and creation required for this publication has my respect and admiration. @stoutstoat.co.uk @lizysimonen.bsky.social and so many more
I've just received my copy and am so impressed by this work. Everyone who contributed to the research and creation required for this publication has my respect and admiration. @stoutstoat.co.uk @lizysimonen.bsky.social and so many more
The Eyre Affair by @jasperfforde.bsky.social is a great read for book lovers and especially fans of Jane Eyre. The ability to step into a book is a clever premise and wittily handled. I highly recommend this book. #booksky
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Eyre Affair by @jasperfforde.bsky.social is a great read for book lovers and especially fans of Jane Eyre. The ability to step into a book is a clever premise and wittily handled. I highly recommend this book. #booksky
Book 4 A Shadow on the Door continues @edjamesauthor.bsky.social Rob Marshall series and is just as enjoyable! #booksky
I enjoyed solving crime with D.I. Rob Marshall in 'A lonely place of dying' by @edjamesauthor.bsky.social. It's book 3 in the series, so I'm aware I've got more cases ahead. Having the Scottish Borders as the setting is a welcome change from the central belt.
October 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Book 4 A Shadow on the Door continues @edjamesauthor.bsky.social Rob Marshall series and is just as enjoyable! #booksky
Cari Thomas followed Threadneedle with Shadow Stitch. I enjoyed the magic systems and the plot in general but found the life experiences jarring with the age of the (teen) characters. #booksky
October 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Cari Thomas followed Threadneedle with Shadow Stitch. I enjoyed the magic systems and the plot in general but found the life experiences jarring with the age of the (teen) characters. #booksky
Alan Bennet is impossible to read without hearing his voice. Killing Time is a short read set in a care home and a mix of pithy turns if phrase, realistic characters and a reflection of real life. #booksky
October 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Alan Bennet is impossible to read without hearing his voice. Killing Time is a short read set in a care home and a mix of pithy turns if phrase, realistic characters and a reflection of real life. #booksky
Much later than intended, my recently read posts should include Missing by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social . Aimed at children, this hit a perfect balance of explaining the persecution of Jewish people during WWII and the very personal consequences for the Rosen family. #booksky
October 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Much later than intended, my recently read posts should include Missing by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social . Aimed at children, this hit a perfect balance of explaining the persecution of Jewish people during WWII and the very personal consequences for the Rosen family. #booksky
Latest read 'A Game of Sorrows' by S.G. MacLean took me to 1620s Ulster. The second in the Alexander Seton series had danger and intrigue with the added bonus for me of understanding more about that time and place.
September 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Latest read 'A Game of Sorrows' by S.G. MacLean took me to 1620s Ulster. The second in the Alexander Seton series had danger and intrigue with the added bonus for me of understanding more about that time and place.
The recent anniversary of the publication of Tigana by @guygavrielkay.bsky.social prompted me to read it again. I enjoyed it as much as previously! As usual with his books, I'm sad to leave the characters and places at the end. #booksky
August 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The recent anniversary of the publication of Tigana by @guygavrielkay.bsky.social prompted me to read it again. I enjoyed it as much as previously! As usual with his books, I'm sad to leave the characters and places at the end. #booksky
Latest read was The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng. Took me to the 1920s in Federated Malaya States (Penang specifically). Mixed real life events with fiction for a really atmospheric tale. #booksky
August 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Latest read was The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng. Took me to the 1920s in Federated Malaya States (Penang specifically). Mixed real life events with fiction for a really atmospheric tale. #booksky
Really thought-provoking read of @joannechocolat.bsky.social book Broken Light. How women are treated and viewed, living on your own terms, friendships and magic to connect the whole. I felt a bit sad to leave Bernie Moon behind when I finished it. #booksky
July 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Really thought-provoking read of @joannechocolat.bsky.social book Broken Light. How women are treated and viewed, living on your own terms, friendships and magic to connect the whole. I felt a bit sad to leave Bernie Moon behind when I finished it. #booksky
I'm a bit later than intended getting to the Raven and Fisher books by @ambroseparry.bsky.social and picked up book 4 at the library. I will definitely be reading the others. Mid-19th century Edinburgh crime case with interesting characters was a winner for me. #booksky
July 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I'm a bit later than intended getting to the Raven and Fisher books by @ambroseparry.bsky.social and picked up book 4 at the library. I will definitely be reading the others. Mid-19th century Edinburgh crime case with interesting characters was a winner for me. #booksky
Enjoyable read from Elizabeth Knox that was a refreshing take on the Sidhe and interaction with it. 'The absolute book' emphasis on libraries was very welcome too. UK/USA/NZ English and terminology was rather inconsistent for me. #booksky
July 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Enjoyable read from Elizabeth Knox that was a refreshing take on the Sidhe and interaction with it. 'The absolute book' emphasis on libraries was very welcome too. UK/USA/NZ English and terminology was rather inconsistent for me. #booksky
Just finished 'The bookseller of Inverness' by S.G. MacLean. A real page turner set some years after Culloden. It is easy to forget that period of Scotland's history and that the Jacobite movement did not end. #booksky
July 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Just finished 'The bookseller of Inverness' by S.G. MacLean. A real page turner set some years after Culloden. It is easy to forget that period of Scotland's history and that the Jacobite movement did not end. #booksky
I enjoyed solving crime with D.I. Rob Marshall in 'A lonely place of dying' by @edjamesauthor.bsky.social. It's book 3 in the series, so I'm aware I've got more cases ahead. Having the Scottish Borders as the setting is a welcome change from the central belt.
July 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I enjoyed solving crime with D.I. Rob Marshall in 'A lonely place of dying' by @edjamesauthor.bsky.social. It's book 3 in the series, so I'm aware I've got more cases ahead. Having the Scottish Borders as the setting is a welcome change from the central belt.
Finished Wind and Truth by @brandonsanderson.com today. Really enjoyed the development of the characters and this arc of the series. Looking forward to the next visit to Roshar! #booksky
June 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Finished Wind and Truth by @brandonsanderson.com today. Really enjoyed the development of the characters and this arc of the series. Looking forward to the next visit to Roshar! #booksky
Elif Shafak delivers again with There are Rivers in the Sky. From ancient to modern times, places and cultures, water connects the places and characters. #booksky
April 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Elif Shafak delivers again with There are Rivers in the Sky. From ancient to modern times, places and cultures, water connects the places and characters. #booksky
I've just read 'Table for Two' by Amor Towles. His writing is a joy to read and I loved the insight into characters across the short stories and novella in this book. #booksky
April 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I've just read 'Table for Two' by Amor Towles. His writing is a joy to read and I loved the insight into characters across the short stories and novella in this book. #booksky
@booksky.club Kudos to Ken MacLeod's Lightspeed trilogy (science fiction). New worlds, AI and colonisation ethics wrapped into what felt a bit different from other SF books. The Scottish locations were welcome as they are a short drive away for me (future in the timeframe of the books!)
April 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
@booksky.club Kudos to Ken MacLeod's Lightspeed trilogy (science fiction). New worlds, AI and colonisation ethics wrapped into what felt a bit different from other SF books. The Scottish locations were welcome as they are a short drive away for me (future in the timeframe of the books!)
Hello Bluesky and good riddance to X. I am a lurker rather than a poster on social media. I am a happily retired librarian (schools service). I don't have any pets but enjoy seeing other people's.
November 16, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Hello Bluesky and good riddance to X. I am a lurker rather than a poster on social media. I am a happily retired librarian (schools service). I don't have any pets but enjoy seeing other people's.