Kate Eveleigh
@bantambookworm.bsky.social
I read books and support Bradford City.
Last week, when I went to see Evanescence, they were supported by Poppy. I had a look at some of Poppy's material and I liked what I found. portable-magic.com/2026/09/21/m...
#MusicMonday #130 – It burrows like a summer tick
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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Yesterday on Portable Magic I reviewed Bluff by Francine Toon which contributed to my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. portable-magic.com/2026/09/16/f...
Francine Toon: Bluff
Blurb: In this corner of Fife, summer nights meant parties on wind-blown beaches, wrapped in hoodies and denim jackets, pretending you weren’t cold in the stubborn evening light. JOANIE, 2013. …
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Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing Head North by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram for my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. portable-magic.com/2026/09/15/a...
Andy Burnham & Steve Rotheram: Head North
Blurb: From transforming health and social care to boosting education and making our economy work better for everyone, Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlines his ambitious plan to help fix Britain. W…
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On Tuesday, I saw Evanescence in Leeds, and they were brilliant. Today's #MusicMonday is one of the tracks that stuck with me from their set. portable-magic.com/2026/09/14/m...
#MusicMonday #129 – You didn’t know that I could fly
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 Last Tenant by Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/09/14/e... @orendabooks.bsky.social
Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir: The Last Tenant
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Last Tenant. 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: Trust …
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My September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust continues with my review of Powerless by Lauren Roberts: portable-magic.com/2026/09/09/l...
Lauren Roberts: Powerless
Blurb: Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed.Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. …
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As many of you will know, I'm taking part in the September Reading Challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. I'm trying to read more from genres I don't usually read and the first book I chose is The Maiden by Kate Foster. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/09/08/k...
Kate Foster: The Maiden
Blurb: In the end, it did not matter what I said at my trial. No one believed me.Edinburgh, 1679. Lady Christian is arrested and charged with the murder of her lover, James Forrester. News of …
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On Tuesday, I went to see Heathers The Musical, so today's #MusicMonday is one of my favourite tracks from the show. portable-magic.com/2026/09/07/m...
#MusicMonday #128 – I’m not Bonnie, you’re not Clyde
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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Yesterday I joined the blog tour for Split Second by @rcbridgestock.bsky.social With apologies for the late share, this is my review: portable-magic.com/2026/09/01/r...
RC Bridgestock: Split Second
Today I’m taking part in the blog tour for Split Second. 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: Wh…
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Today's #MusicMonday had to be Dolly, didn't it? portable-magic.com/2026/08/31/m...
#MusicMonday #127 – It’s a rich man’s game
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 sharing my review of Dear Darling by Ella King as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge: portable-magic.com/2026/08/26/e... #20BOS26
Ella King: Dear Darling
This review is written with thanks to the publisher for my copy of Dear Darling via Netgalley. Blurb: Dear Darling… So begins the letter from Daniel Prior. The man Lauren had sex with when sh…
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Today on Portable Magic I'm announcing my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. I'd be so grateful for any sponsors or recommendations for books that are outside my comfort zone. portable-magic.com/2026/08/25/s...
September Reading Challenge for The Teenage Cancer Trust.
September is just a week away, and this year I’m pleased to be joining the September Reading Challenge for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Each participant sets a personal challenge for themselves,…
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The Lilacs have been in my algorithm this week and I've really enjoyed listening to them. Today's track is one of my favourite The Lilacs tracks. portable-magic.com/2026/08/24/m...
#MusicMonday #126 – I see through all your antics
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's #MusicMonday is the product of an interesting Weezer rabbit hole in which I found myself on Friday. portable-magic.com/2026/08/17/m...
#MusicMonday #125 – One look in the mirror and I’m tickled pink
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 next review for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Heavenfield by LJ Ross: portable-magic.com/2026/08/13/l... #20BOS26
LJ Ross: Heavenfield
Blurb: The hunter becomes the hunted…When a man is found dead at the remote church of Heavenfield, DCI Ryan is the only other person for miles around. The police have no weapon, no motive and no ot…
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Ghost Notes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/08/12/d... @orendabooks.bsky.social
Doug Johnstone: Ghost Notes
Today I am so excited to be sharing my review for the blog tour of Ghost Notes. It’s written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the …
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Today I'm reviewing The Death Row Club by VA Vazquez as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. portable-magic.com/2026/08/11/v...
VA Vazquez: The Death Row Club
This review is written with thanks to the publisher for my copy of The Death Row Club via Netgalley. Blurb: SOME THINGS RUN IN THE BLOOD…A darkly twisted debut thriller for fans of Riley Sager and …
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Following their headline gig at Kirkstall Abbey last week, this week it's the turn of the Maccabees on #MusicMonday, and this track is one of my favourites by them. portable-magic.com/2026/08/10/m...
#MusicMonday #124 – Put the stars in our eyes
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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Yesterday I posted my review of Murder At The Lunatics' Ball by RS Leonard for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. portable-magic.com/2026/08/06/r...
RS Leonard: Murder At The Lunatics’ Ball
Blurb: A Victorian asylum. A woman imprisoned. A deadly secret.England, 1875. London journalist, Harris Mortimer, visits a Hampshire lunatic asylum to investigate society’s treatment of the i…
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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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