Kate Eveleigh
@bantambookworm.bsky.social
I read books and support Bradford City.
Today I'm joining the blog tour for The Mermaid's Cry by Kate Rhodes. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/08/04/k... @orendabooks.bsky.social
Kate Rhodes: The Mermaid’s Cry
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Mermaid’s Cry. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb…
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On Friday, I went to a gig headlined by The Maccabees at Kirkstall Abbey. One of the supporting acts was The Mystery Jets. I enjoyed them and I've enjoyed listening to them more over the weekend so today's track had become a bit of an earworm. portable-magic.com/2026/08/03/m...
#MusicMonday #123 – You mix your magic potion
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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The next review in my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Twenty Years Buried by Michelle Kidd. portable-magic.com/2026/07/30/m...
Michelle Kidd: Twenty Years Buried
Blurb: An absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist.The call comes in the early hours. Human remains have been discovered in a suitcase, dumped on the muddy banks of the River Thames.…
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On Thursday, I saw the Flaming Lips in Halifax. It was surreal, but a lot of fun and I'm sharing one of their tracks for #MusicMonday today. portable-magic.com/2026/07/27/m...
#MusicMonday #122 – She’ll make you breakfast
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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Today it's my turn on the blog tour for The Woman Who Wasn't There by @whusseyauthor.bsky.social. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/24/w...
William Hussey: The Woman Who Wasn’t There
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Woman Who Wasn’t There. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of the…
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My next book for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Caller Unknown by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/21/g...
Gillian McAllister: Caller Unknown
This review is written with thanks to Penguin for my copy of Caller Unknown. Blurb; A road trip across America with her teenage daughter was meant to be much-needed bonding time for Simone before L…
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A few weeks ago I went to Bradford Live for the first time and saw OMD. I didn't know many of their songs before the gig, but I enjoyed it very much so I'm sharing one of their tracks for #MusicMonday today. portable-magic.com/2026/07/20/m...
#MusicMonday #121 – Sex and lies can’t bring me down
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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Today it's publication day for Hide And Seek by Chris Carter! Here is all the information you need: portable-magic.com/2026/07/16/c...
Chris Carter: Hide And Seek
Happy publication day to Chris Carter and Hide And Seek. I’m sharing some information about this new novel from one of my favourite authors with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me to join…
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Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. portable-magic.com/2026/07/14/l...
Liz Nugent: The Truth About Ruby Cooper
This review is written with thanks to Penguin for my copy of The Truth About Ruby Cooper via Netgalley. Blurb: If my sister hadn’t been beautiful, none of it would have happened. Ruby Cooper and he…
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On Thursday, I went to see the UK premiere of Something Rotten in Manchester. I loved it, and today's #MusicMonday is one of my favourite tracks from the soundtrack: portable-magic.com/2026/07/13/m...
#MusicMonday #120 – Why aren’t they talking?
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for From The Shadows by GR Halliday. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/07/g...
GR Halliday: From The Shadows
Today I’m joining the blog tour for From The Shadows. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book. Blurb: Seve…
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Yesterday I went to see David Gray at the Piece Hall. I only knew one song when he started, so as I posted in advance, that's today's #MusicMonday song. portable-magic.com/2026/07/06/m...
#MusicMonday #119 – Saturday I’m running wild.
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Love, After All by Ewald Arenz. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/03/e... @orendabooks.bsky.social
Ewald Arenz: Love, After All
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Love, After All. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: When C…
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Bad Influence by Will Carver. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/01/w...
Will Carver: Bad Influence
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Bad Influence. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and TO Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Two bore…
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Tomorrow's gigging adventures take me to see Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner at the Piece Hall so today's #MusicMonday is a Bowling For Soup track. portable-magic.com/2026/06/29/m...
#MusicMonday #118 – Please make this stop, stop, stop
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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My epic gig week continued on Wednesday with the Beach Boys who I really enjoyed! Today's #MusicMonday is a Beach Boys track I'd forgotten about until I heard it. portable-magic.com/2026/06/22/m...
#MusicMonday #117 – This is the worst trip I’ve ever been on
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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My second book for the 20 Books Of Summer challenge is The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne. Here's my review, which in no way does justice to the book. portable-magic.com/2026/06/16/j... #20BOS26
John Boyne: The Heart’s Invisible Furies
I read The Heart’s Invisible Furies as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. Blurb: Cyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that’s what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopte…
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I have a busy gig week this week so I've chosen a song from one of the bands I'll be seeing, paying particular homage to the recent weather conditions. portable-magic.com/2026/06/15/m...
#MusicMonday #116 – I only listen to the sad, sad songs
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing The Moon Sister by Lucinda Riley as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. portable-magic.com/2026/06/12/l... #20BOS26
Lucinda Riley: The Moon Sister
I read The Moon Sister as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. Blurb: From the Scottish Highlands and Spain, to South America and New York, The Moon Sister is the fifth epic story in …
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Today I'm joining the paperback blog tour for Home Before Dark by Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir. I'm resharing my review which I originally wrote in July 2025. portable-magic.com/2026/06/11/e... @orendabooks.bsky.social
Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir: Home Before Dark
Today I’m taking part in the paperback blog tour for Home Before Dark. I’m resharing my review which I originally wrote in July 2025, with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and…
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Stop Dead by Katrin Juliusdottir. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/06/10/k... @orendabooks.bsky.social
Katrin Juliusdottir: Stop Dead
Today it’s my turn on the blog tour for Stop Dead. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Thousand…
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On Portable Magic today I tried to review Deception by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social but no words I have can do it justice. portable-magic.com/2026/06/09/j...
Jack Jordan: Deception
This review is written with thanks to the publisher for my copy of Deception. Blurb: Emma and Miles are out of options. Their son needs life-saving transplant surgery, but in a world of privatised …
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On Saturday, I celebrated 30 years of A Maximum High with Shed Seven so today's #MusicMonday is one of my favourite tracks on that album. portable-magic.com/2026/06/08/m...
#MusicMonday #115 – Now I’ve been underestimated
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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With apologies for the late share, today I joined the blog tour for Under The Blazing Sun by Jenny Lund Madsen. portable-magic.com/2026/06/04/j... @orendabooks.bsky.social
Jenny Lund Madsen: Under The Blazing Sun
Today I’m taking part in the blog tour for Under The Blazing Sun. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. …
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Yesterday I went to see Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. Today's #MusicMonday track was my song of the night - although to avoid repetition I've shared a different version for @hilary28.bsky.social portable-magic.com/2026/06/01/m...
#MusicMonday #114 – I used to live alone before I knew you
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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Happy publication day to Louise Beech and Wonderful. I'm sharing my review today for the blog tour: portable-magic.com/2026/06/01/l...
Louise Beech: Wonderful
Today I am delighted to be part of the blog tour for Wonderful. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to the author for my copy of the book. Blurb: A H…
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Today on Portable Magic I'm introducing my 20 Books Of Summer challenge: portable-magic.com/2026/05/31/2... #20BOS26
20 Books Of Summer 2026
As always, I’m writing (and posting) this post in the knick of time to announce my participation in the 20 Books Of Summer challenge. This year it’s hosted by Annabel at AnnaBookBel. Th…
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I'm going to see the Pixies tonight so today's #MusicMonday is obviously a Pixies track. portable-magic.com/2026/05/25/m...
#MusicMonday #113 – Try this trick and spin it
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for The Family Secret by Patricia Gibney. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/05/23/p...
Patricia Gibney: The Family Secret
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Family Secret. My review is written with thanks to the team at Bookouture for inviting me on the tour and for my copy of the book. Blurb: Deflated ball…
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Happy publication day to @jocallaghankat.bsky.social with Body Of Lies. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/05/21/j...
Jo Callaghan: Body Of Lies
Today I’m joining the publication day blog tour for Body Of Lies. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book. Bl…
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