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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 31m

'The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House' by Jenni Keer noveldeelights.com/2025/10/09/t... via @noveldeelights.bsky.social

‘The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick House’ by Jenni Keer

Author : Jenni KeerTitle : The Peculiar Incident at Thistlewick HousePages : 320Publisher : Boldwood BooksPublication date : 11th October, 2025Source : Netgalley As the bones start to fall, the spi…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 36m

#BookReview: Ring the Bells by C.K. McDonnell @TransworldBooks @cobaltdinosaur @cobaltaxolotl.bsky.social #RingtheBells #GuestReview #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2025/10/09/b... via @damppebbles.bsky.social

#BookReview: Ring the Bells by C.K. McDonnell @TransworldBooks @cobaltdinosaur @cobaltaxolotl.bsky.social #RingtheBells #GuestReview #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . For most people, that means a time of celebration, relaxation and inebriation, but not for the staff of The Stranger Times. While a book clu…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 38m

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12 Ways To Kill Your Family At Christmas by Natasha Bache

Today I am sharing my review of the brand new novel from Natasha Bache, 12 Ways To Kill Your Family At Christmas which is out today. Happy publication day Natasha. Yes. It’s a Christmas book.…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1h

It’s my absolute pleasure to share my review of children’s book To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson @scattyscribbler.bsky.social out from @luathpress.bsky.social

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To War With Wallace by Barbara Henderson

When I met Barbara Henderson at a lunch in Edinburgh all those years ago, I had no idea quite what a talented writer I had in front of me. Since then it has been my privilege to read many of her bo…

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The Cut Throat Trial by S.J. Fleet @SJFleetAuthor liveanddeadly.net/2025/10/08/t... via @bethsy.bsky.social

The Cut Throat Trial by S.J. Fleet @SJFleetAuthor

Source: Review copyPublication: 28 August 2025 from PicadorPP: 432ISBN-13: 978-1035046683 My thanks to Picador for a review copy It is one of the biggest trials of the year. Three seventeen-year-ol…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 15h

I’ve read all @harriettyce.bsky.social books (lindasbookbag.com?s=Harriet+Tyce) so am thrilled to receive an early roof of Witch Trial coming from @headlinebooks.bsky.social @wildfirebooks.bsky.social on 26th February
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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 16h

My huge thanks to Becky and @laurasherlock21.bsky.social for this smashing surprise of A Copenhagen Snowmance by @pernillehughes.bsky.social coming from @harpercollins.bsky.social One More Chapter on23rd October

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 21h

WWW Wednesdays! – 08/10/25 #BookSky #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog secretlibrarybookblog.com/2025/10/08/w... via @nickimags.bsky.social

WWW Wednesdays! – 08/10/25 #BookSky #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 22h

Chairing events at Portobello Book Festival with Natalie Fergie, Mhairi Collie and Douglas Bruton | @portybookfest portobellobookblog.com/2025/10/08/c... via @portybelle.bsky.social

Chairing events at Portobello Book Festival with Natalie Fergie, Mhairi Collie and Douglas Bruton | @portybookfest

Last weekend was the 17th Portobello Book Festival which takes place each year in our wonderful local library, Portobello Library. As part of the organising team for about ten years it’s alwa…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 23h

Out today!

Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 2d

Just a reminder to grab this week’s bumper The People’s Friend mag with my paperback picks of Julie Haworth, Karen Swan, Kate Rhodes, @kerrybean73.bsky.social @writtenbythea.bsky.social
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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 23h

WWW Wednesday 8th October: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/10/08/w... via @portybelle.bsky.social

WWW Wednesday 8th October: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚

What am I currently reading? I’ve just started The Monday Night Heartbreak Club by Jane Lovering for my blogtour stop next Sunday. I always enjoy Jane’s books and this one is great so f…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 23h

Upton Arms by Scott Craven| Proudly organised by @LoveBooksTours #BookTour #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion kellylacey.com/2025/10/08/u... via @lovebookstours.bsky.social

Upton Arms by Scott Craven| Proudly organised by @LoveBooksTours #BookTour #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

This Week in Books (8th October, 2025) noveldeelights.com/2025/10/08/t... via @noveldeelights.bsky.social

This Week in Books (8th October, 2025)

Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words. As the bones start to fall, t…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

WWW Wednesdays (8 October 2025)! What are you reading this week? #WWWWednesdays aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/w... via @clairekreads.bsky.social

WWW Wednesdays (8 October 2025)! What are you reading this week? #WWWWednesdays

Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday!

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

WWW Wednesday | 8th October 2025 #WWWWednesday #bookblogger #amreading #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2025/10/08/w... via @damppebbles.bsky.social

WWW Wednesday | 8th October 2025 #WWWWednesday #bookblogger #amreading #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookX #BookSky #damppebbles

Welcome to WWW Wednesday. This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your po…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

The Game Is Murder by Hazell Ward jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/10/08/t... via @jenlucas.bsky.social @mandie163.bsky.social

The Game Is Murder by Hazell Ward

Today I am passing the baton back to Mandie who has her review of The Game Is Murder by Hazell Ward. I’ve had my eye on this one myself so very intrigued to see what Mandie thought. Thanks to…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

It’s my pleasure to share my review of The Christmas Eve Murders by Noelle Albright coming from @quercusbooks.bsky.social on 23rd October
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The Christmas Eve Murders by Noelle Albright

My huge thanks to Ayo Okojie at Quercus who sent me a copy of The Christmas Eve Murders by Noelle Albright way back in 2024. I’m delighted finally to have got round to reading it and to share my re…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

Huge thanks to @laurasherlock21.bsky.social for a surprise copy of Jo Middleton’s Not Another Bloody Christmas coming from @harpercollins.bsky.social Avon 23rd October

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

Top Ten Tuesday - 07/10/25 - Satisfying Book Series - #BookList #TopTenTuesday #BookSky #TuesdayBookBlog #FavouritesSeries #SecretLibraryBookBlog secretlibrarybookblog.com/2025/10/07/t... via @nickimags.bsky.social

Top Ten Tuesday – 07/10/25 – Satisfying Book Series – #BookList #TopTenTuesday #BookSky #TuesdayBookBlog #FavouritesSeries #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

Not to be missed!

Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 2d

Just a reminder to grab this week’s bumper The People’s Friend mag with my paperback picks of Julie Haworth, Karen Swan, Kate Rhodes, @kerrybean73.bsky.social @writtenbythea.bsky.social
@orendabooks.bsky.social
@panmacmillan.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

Publication Push - Be Our Ghost by Carla Luna @carlalunaauthor @casacullen @rararesources #BookReview # PublicationPush #BeOurGhost bookescapes.home.blog/2025/10/07/p... via @bookescapesblog.bsky.social

Publication Push – Be Our Ghost by Carla Luna @carlalunaauthor @casacullen @rararesources #BookReview # PublicationPush #BeOurGhost

It feels mildly inappropriate that I am reviewing a ghostly book for an author who is no longer with us. Sadly, I was only able to participate in one of her previous tours, but I did enjoy it. You …

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

#BookReview of #FlyWildSwans by Jung Chang www.swirlandthread.com/fly-wild-swa... via @maireadhearne.bsky.social

Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang | Review

Fly, Wild Swans by Jung Chang (Sept16th 2025, William Collins) is a remarkable read from a courageous individual unafraid to express her views

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

Top Ten Tuesday 7th October 2025: Satisfying Book Series | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/10/07/t... via @portybelle.bsky.social

Top Ten Tuesday 7th October 2025: Satisfying Book Series | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚

This week’s topic: Satisfying Book Series This week’s topic asks us to think about satisfying book series. I’m not entirely sure if that’s meant to be series which are compl…

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Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social · 1d

The Night Before Christmas by Nicola Knight| Proudly organised by @LoveBooksTours #BookTour #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion kellylacey.com/2025/10/07/t... via @lovebookstours.bsky.social

The Night Before Christmas by Nicola Knight| Proudly organised by @LoveBooksTours #BookTour #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion

The Night Before Christmas by Nicola Knight 7th – 9th October Genre: Romantic Comedy/Christmas Publisher: Bloodhound Books | @NicolaKnightWrites @Bloodhound.Books Felicity Brooks …

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