Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 11/10/26

And another week is gone. Bye-bye. Good news, as it means I have tomorrow off and I have plans. it also means that next week is theatre week but more on that after the fact. Needless to say I am ve…

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The Second Chance by Charlotte Butterfield | #bookreview

I borrowed The Second Chance by Charlotte Butterfield from the library after reading a great review recently from Nicki at Secret Library Book Blog. You can read her review here: The Second Chance.…

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#ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Roz Preston #author of In Repair

I’m delighted to be joined by debut novelist Roz Preston today. Roz is a local author and her debut novel In Repair was published by Stonebook Press Edinburgh in March. It is available in pap…

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Guzzle by Angie Annetts #bookreview #guzzle

Happy Saturday. Today I’m belatedly sharing my review of Angie Annetts’ Guzzle.

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First Line Friday 9th October 2026: A Far-Flung Life by EL Stedman  | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚

This week I am sharing the first line of the book I have chosen for my book group to read. It’s A Far-Flung Life by EL Stedman. We are meeting next week so for once, I’m not rushing to …

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The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen, translated by David Hackston

I make no secret of it, I love Antti Tuomainen’s writing. Such fabulous books. So I am absolutely delighted to reshare my review of The Winter Job in celebration of it’s paperback relea…

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The Cutting by Michael J Malone #bookreview #blogtour

On my blog today, I’m sharing my thoughts on the new thriller by Michael J Malone, The Cutting as part of the blog tour. With thanks to Anne Cater from Random Things Tours for inviting me to …

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Most Ardently Yours by Freya Sampson

Book Description: Zoe Knight has sworn off men for good . . . at least the ones in real life. Once a believer in the ‘happily ever after’, she now curbs her loneliness with the help of …

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Autumn at Flora’s House by Freya North | #novella #bookreview

I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting Flora’s House in all seasons of the year and getting to know the various visitors to the holiday home. The final book in the seasonal quartet introduces us …

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The Dying Light by Ann Cleeves

Today I’m sharing my thoughts on the brand new book in Ann Cleeves Matthew Venn series, The Dying Light, which is out today. Happy publication day, Ann. I love this series so ever grateful to…

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The Stuff Nobody Tells You by Jakob de Villiers III

My grateful thanks to Jakob de Villiers III for sending me a copy of The Stuff Nobody Tells You. It’s my pleasure to share my review today. The Stuff Nobody Tells You is available for purchase here…

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WWW Wednesday 7th October 2026: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚

What am I currently reading? I’ve about half way through reading The Second Chance by Charlotte Butterfield and I’m really enjoying that. Such a fun read! I’ve not had much time o…

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The Heights by Ian Rankin

Today on the blog I’m sharing my thoughts on the brand new standalone novel from Ian Rankin, The Heights, which is based on his short story, The Rise. My thanks to publisher Orion for the adv…

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The Coastal Almanac by Jess Lea-Wilson

My enormous thanks to Isabelle Wilson for sending me a copy of The Coastal Almanac by Jess Lea-Wilson in return for an honest review. It’s my pleasure to share my review of The Coastal Almanac toda…

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The Heights by Ian Rankin

Today on the blog I’m sharing my thoughts on the brand new standalone novel from Ian Rankin, The Heights, which is based on his short story, The Rise. My thanks to publisher Orion for the adv…

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Top Ten Tuesday 6th October 2026: Happy Books! | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚

This week’s topic: Happy Books! This week’s topic is really books that bring happy memories but I’ve tweaked it a bit to be Happy Books! I’ve chosen ten books with the word …

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Adam and Eve by Jeffrey Archer

Today it is over to Mandie who is sharing her review of the final novel from Jeffrey Archer, Adam and Eve, which is out today. Somewhat poignant timing following his sudden passing this week and ou…

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Daughterhood by Alison Irvine

My grateful thanks to Maddie at Luath Press for offering me a copy of Daughterhood by Alison Irvine and to Gavin for ensuring I received it. I’m delighted to share my review of Daughterhood today. …

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Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

Book Description: In seven days, Jet Mason will be dead . . . Jet has always been restless, never quite finishing anything. Later, she tells herself. She’s got time. Until one night, she is violent…

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#ThreeTwoOne quick-fire questions with Charlie Laidlaw #author of The Days of Our Birth

I’m pleased to be joined by East Lothian based author Charlie Laidlaw today. His novel The Days of Our Birth has recently been republished by Rampart Books and is available in paperback, hard…

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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 04/10/26

I genuinely don’t know how this year has disappeared so quickly, and I’m not sure I like it. I was chatting with a fellow blogger over on Socials this past week, and it struck me that I…

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The Cold Shore by Rachel Amphlett

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the first in a brand new series from Rachel Amphlett, The Cold Shore which is out today. Happy publication day, Rachel. This is a spin off from her brilliant Kay H…

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The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen trs by David Hackston @anttituomainen @orendabooks @countertenorist @RandomTTours

Source: Review copyPublication: 24 September 2026 from Orenda Books (paperback)PP: 300ISBN-13: 978-1917764346 My thanks to Orenda Books for a review copy Sofas, secrets and a snowbound road to trou…

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We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman | #crimefiction #bookreview

We Chase Shadows is the second in the We Solve Murders series from Richard Osman. The detective agency We Solve Murders comprises ex-policeman Steve, his daughter-in-law Amy and best-selling noveli…

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#6Degrees of Separation for October 2026: from Life of M by Rachel Cusk to The Jewel Keepers by Sara Sheridan #BookSky 💙📚

Does my last book link back to the starting book at all? If you have taken part in #6Degrees this month, leave me a link in the comments so I can see where your chain has taken you. The starting bo…

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Falling For You by Heidi Swain | #bookreview

Autumn is my very favourite season – I may have mentioned this before – and Heidi Swain is one of my favourite authors so I eagerly jumped at the chance to read her latest book, Falling…

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Five on Friday with Samantha York

Today I’m delighted to feature author Samantha York. Her debut novel The Foreshore, was published by Salt Publishing in August 2025 and explores themes of isolation, grief, and clashing belie…

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Everything She Didn’t Say by Jane Casey

Today it’s over to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on the audiobook version of the latest novel from Jane Casey, Everything She Didn’t Say. I was very fortunate to receive an invite …

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The Lord of Stariel by A. J. Lancaster

My huge thanks to Chloe Davies at Pan Macmillan for sending me a copy of The Lord of Stariel by A.J. Lancaster in return for an honest review. It’s my pleasure to share my review today. The Lord of…

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Whisper Through The Pines by D. K. Hood #booksontour #dkhoodbooktour #kaneandalton #bookreview

Happy October everyone! Today I’m joining the #BooksOnTour celebrating the 31st(!!!) Kane and Alton thriller Whisper Through The Pines from D.K. Hood.

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