WWW Wednesday – 23rd September 2026

Hi Bookish Friends, Hope you've all been well and have had a great week! I've had another pretty quiet one. I went shopping; I didn't buy much. I bought some makeup and browsed some bookshops. I didn't buy any books, as I have managed to put holds on the majority that I want to read and am happy to wait for them, since I have plenty of books on my shelves that I can pick up.

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Indie Author Spotlight: The Holding by J. M. Woodward

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I’m shining a spotlight on The Holding by J. M. Woodward!! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Page Count: 350 Pages (approx) Genre: Literary fiction / coming-of-age with a touch of magic realism Date Published: October 1st, 2026 Formats: Paperback, hardcover, and ebook Note: AI-Assisted — transparently disclosed. Synopsis/Blurb: Loving your sibling is hard.

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Indie Author Spotlight: Oath of the Osprey by Lee Davis Jr.

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I’m shining a spotlight on Oath of the Osprey by Lee Davis Jr.!! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Page Count: 424 Pages Genre: Crime, Thriller, Fiction Date Published: June 22, 2026 Synopsis/Blurb: A stolen child. A murdered brother. One oath left to keep. Douglas Cooper was never meant to be a hero.

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WWW Wednesday – 16th September 2026

Hi Bookish Friends, Hope you've all been well and have had a great week! I have had a pretty quiet time since coming back from my summer break and haven't really been up to much. I'm definitely making use of the quiet time while I can, as I know it is going to get busier in the next few months.

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JUMP by D.L. Orton (Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: NetGalley Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopia Publication Date: 5th November 2025 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "The multiverse is collapsing. The time machine is broken. And humanity’s last hope? Might already be dead. Seven months after the EMPs brought the world to its knees, a handful of scientists are racing against extinction—and each other. Somewhere in a flooded skyscraper lies a wormhole generator that might be able to undo the apocalypse.

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What I Read During My Summer Break (2026)!!

Hi Bookish Friends, I’m back with a quick post of all the books I managed to read during my summer break. This summer I was able to finish a total of 42 books!! So, without further ado let’s see what books I read!! 📖 Physical || 🎧 Audiobook || 📱eBook June 📖 Into The Dark by Ørjan Karlsson 💙💙💙💙 📖🎧 The Gate Of The Feral Gods by Matt Dinniman 💙💙💙💙½

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Dark Ugly Places by Ashley Mansour (eARC Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: BookSirens Genres: Psychological Thriller, Mystery Publisher: Monikher Press Publication Date: 15th September 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "Dark Ugly Places is a psychological thriller of identity, grief, and revenge — a haunting domestic suspense for readers of Verity, Behind Her Eyes, and The Silent Patient. Some wounds don't heal. They fester. They whisper. They take over.

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I’m Back!!

Hi Bookish Friends, Hope you’ve all been well!! I’m officially back from my summer break!! As you know, I took a longer break than normal, and it was exactly what I needed. June and July overall were pretty quiet months, and I was able to just take it easy and relax. My body definitely thanked me for it, although I can't say whether that was due to taking it easy or the hot weather we had, but either way, it feels good, lets hope it stays that way🤞.

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Serenity Falls by C. J. Tudor (eARC Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: NetGalley Genres: Mystery,Thriller Publisher: Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House Publication Date: 10th September 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "Welcome to Serenity Falls – the most idyllic town in the US and the safest place for families to grow up together, where crime is non-existent. It seems the perfect relocation option for Dan and his daughter Sadie as they move from the UK.

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Murder At The Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley (eARC Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: NetGalley Genres: Thriller, Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction Publication Date: 8th September 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, it draws guests from far and wide. The notorious actress.

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Blog Tour Spotlight: The Driftborn by Simon Bullock

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I'm back to share my thoughts on The Driftborn by Simon Bullock!! A big thank you to Dave @The_WriteReads and the author for my digital review copy! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Genre: Space Opera Age Category: Adult Number of Pages: 480 Pages Publication Date: July 28, 2026 (digital edition) May 26, 2026 (hardcover edition)

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Taipei Story by Rebecca. F. Kuang (eARC Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: NetGalley Genres: Fiction, New Adult Publisher: HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction, The Borough Press Publication Date: 8th September 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "TAIPEI STORY is the hotly anticipated new novel by Rebecca F. Kuang, an intensely moving exploration of identity and language, love and grief. When Yale student Lily arrives in Taipei for a summer’s study at the National Taiwan University, she’s looking forward to working on her Chinese language and finding her Chinese self.

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Blog Tour Review: The Wraith Returns by Paul G. Z

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I'm back to share my thoughts on The Wraith Returns by Paul G. Z! A big thank you to Dave @The_WriteReads and the author for my digital review copy! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Genre: Fantasy (Grimdark, Epic) Age Category: Adult Number of Pages: 656 Pages Publication Date: March 1, 2026…

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Buyer Beware by Catherine Ryan Howard (eARC Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: NetGalley Genres: Thriller, Mystery Publisher: Random House UK, Transworld Publishers, and Bantam Publication Date: 16th July 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "If these walls could talk, they’d scream… When Ellie moves into 1 Delaney Row, all she has to her name is the house, a small suitcase and the terrible secrets she’s desperate to keep.

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Earth Warriors: The Four Heroes of Peace by Lui Petri (Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: Author Genres: Science Fiction Publisher: Self published Publication Date: 1st November 2025 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "What does it take to survive in a hostile universe? The alien empire, Zlocu, has dedicated itself to evolution through violence after a civil war ravaged its planet. Now, as part of its plan, it has declared war on all galactic civilizations.

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BBNYA 2025 Winner Spotlight: Fiona and the Forgotten Piano by Kate DeMaio

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I’m back to shine a spotlight on the BBNYA 2025 Winner, Fiona and the Forgotten Piano by Kate DeMaio!! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Page Count: 247 Pages Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction Age Category: Middle Grade Date Published: January 14, 2025 Amazon Canada || Amazon USA || Amazon UK…

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Never To Be Found by Jo Spain (eARC Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: NetGalley Genres: Psychological Thriller, Mystery Publisher: Bonnier Books UK Publication Date: 2nd July 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "She helped him disappear. She'll wish she hadn't . . . There is a chilling phenomenon in Japan known as Johatsu - people who vanish voluntarily from their lives. It's said 100,000 people per year are…

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The Last Place You Look by Nikki Smith (eARC Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: NetGalley Genres: Mystery, Thriller Publisher: Penguin General UK Publication Date: 2nd July 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "Leo thought he knew his wife. Until she disappeared. Leo Kennedy has it money, looks, the perfect marriage and luxury homes in the UK and South Africa. But when his wife Addison goes missing, his immaculate life detonates.

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The Woman Next Door by David Baldwin (Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: Kindle Unlimited Genres: Psychological Thriller, Fiction Publisher: Self published Publication Date: 4th April 2026 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "I killed him." That's what Sarah tells the 911 operator. But who is Sarah, really? And what drove the woman next door to pull the trigger? When Diane Chen moves into her dream home on Larkspur Lane, her charming new neighbor Sarah seems like the perfect friend—warm, generous, always ready with a bottle of wine and a knowing smile.

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2026 Early Summer Break!

Hi Bookish Friends, Hope you’re all doing well!! I’m just popping in to let you know that I’m taking a little break from. It is a little earlier than planned, but with health issues and commitments, I feel it's the right time! I do have some posts scheduled throughout my break and will be popping in now and again with some blog tour posts, but other than those, I won't be posting anything else on the blog!

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BBNYA 2025 Finalist Spotlight: A Little Bird Told Me by Rachael Gray

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I’m back to shine a spotlight on the 2nd place BBNYA 2025 Finalist, A Little Bird Told Me by Rachael Gray! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Page Count: 290 Pages Genre: Mystery, Contemporary Fiction Age Category: Adult Date Published: September 5, 2024 Amazon Canada || Amazon USA || Amazon UK…

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Blackwy: The Darkest Night by L. L. Galarza (Mini Review)

Format Read: eBook Source: Author Genres: Children’s book, Fiction Publisher: Blackwyn Publishers Publication Date: 30th September 2025 Synopsis/Blurb (Taken from Goodreads): "ONE LIGHT EYE, ONE DARK EYE, AND AN INNER LIGHT THE SHADOWS LONG TO EXTINGUISH. What should have been a family trip for his grandmother’s birthday turns into a three-night hunt for Ethan Blackwyn. While his parents prepare the celebration of the century, Ethan faces the 

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WWW Wednesday – 10th June 2026

Hi Bookish Friends, Hope you've all been well and have had a great week! June is a busy month in our house with lots of birthday celebrations. We celebrated my brother's birthday on Friday. We ordered food in and had some yummy birthday cake. The weekend was pretty quiet. My nephews came around on Saturday, and we ended up watching some cartoons and Despicable Me 4 on Netflix.

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Library Book Haul!!

Hi Bookish Friends, It's been a hot minute since I've shared any sort of book haul here on the blog. This year I've been using my library so much more, and usually my books trickle in one by one so I don't get the chance to share a haul, but this week I picked up 7 physical holds that came in.

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BBNYA 2025 Finalist Spotlight: Time Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall

Hi Bookish friends!!! I'm back to shine a spotlight on the 3rd place BBNYA 2025 Finalist, Time Marked Warlock by Shami Stovall! So, without further ado let's dive right in!! About The Book: Page Count: 374 Pages Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery Age Category: Adult Date Published: August 20, 2024 Amazon Canada || Amazon USA || Amazon UK || …

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WWW Wednesday – 3rd June 2026

Hi Bookish Friends, Hope you've all been well and have had a great week! I had a fun week with my nephews. They are now both back at school, and the house is quiet until they are back from school. While I'm a summer girl, the recent heatwave was just a bit too much for me. The high temperatures have dropped, and I'm enjoying the weather much more.

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BBNYA 2025 Finalist Spotlight: Child of Vanris (The Warden’s Son book 1) by Nikki McCormack

Hi Bookish friends!!! I'm back to shine a spotlight on the 4th place BBNYA 2025 Finalist, Child of Vanris (The Warden's Son book 1) by Nikki McCormack! So, without further ado let's dive right in!! About The Book: Page Count: 402 Pages Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy Age Category: Young Adult Date Published: January 13, 2024 Amazon Canada || Amazon USA…

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WWW Wednesday – 27th May 2026

Hi Bookish Friends, Hope you've all been well and have had a great week! I've got a good one. We had a long weekend here in the UK and we've had a mini heatwave, and I've been trying to make the most of it. Over the weekend I met up with my best friend; we went and watched a movie. …

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Blog Tour Spotlight: Star by Star by Sheena Wilkinson

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I'm back to shine a spotlight on Star by Star by Sheena Wilkinson! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Genre: Historical Fiction Age Category: Young Adult Publisher: Little Island Number of Pages: 163 Pages Publication Date: May 21, 2026 (this edition) Goodreads || Storygraph || Amazon Canada || Amazon USA…

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Blog Tour Spotlight: The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch

Hi Bookish friends!!! Today, I'm back to shine a spotlight on The Eternal Return of Clara Hart by Louise Finch! So, without further ado, let's dive right in!! About The Book: Genre: Science Fiction Age Category: Young Adult Publisher: Little Island Number of Pages: 272 Pages Publication Date: 16th May 2026 Goodreads || Amazon UK Synopsis/Blurb: Spence and Anthony have been friends for years, but it’s only when he witnesses a classmate die in what looks like a tragic accident at a house party that a flicker in the fabric of time helps Spence ‘see’ Anthony for the first time.

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