#bookblog — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #bookblog, aggregated by home.social.
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#booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon TCL's Spell the Month in Books #39 - September 2026 - Author Edition (again)! On my #bookblog here. Many thanks again to Jana @ Reviews from the Stacks for this fun, monthly #bookmeme #booklist that I'm doing with my own twist.
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Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser
A deeply original collection of short stories revealing a realm of possibilities unbound by the natural and supernatural
The post Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/10/stories-of-the-sand-by-dirk-strasser/#bookreview #399orLess #bookblog #books #ChimaeraPublications
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Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser
A deeply original collection of short stories revealing a realm of possibilities unbound by the natural and supernatural
The post Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/10/stories-of-the-sand-by-dirk-strasser/#bookreview #399orLess #bookblog #books #ChimaeraPublications
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Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser
A deeply original collection of short stories revealing a realm of possibilities unbound by the natural and supernatural
The post Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/10/stories-of-the-sand-by-dirk-strasser/#bookreview #399orLess #bookblog #books #ChimaeraPublications
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Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser
A deeply original collection of short stories revealing a realm of possibilities unbound by the natural and supernatural
The post Stories of the Sand by Dirk Strasser appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/10/stories-of-the-sand-by-dirk-strasser/#bookreview #399orLess #bookblog #books #ChimaeraPublications
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Does anyone have a list of book blogs, legit book reviewers, book magazines, and such places a Mastodontian author could get visibility for their book?
Speaking for myself and other indies that could use the boost, since many of us have left META and need new ways to share the exitement of new releases. (:
#Book #Books #List #Lists #blog #bookblog #bookish #bookstodon #magazine #bookreview #bookreviewer #indieauthor #author #news
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Does anyone have a list of book blogs, legit book reviewers, book magazines, and such places a Mastodontian author could get visibility for their book?
Speaking for myself and other indies that could use the boost, since many of us have left META and need new ways to share the exitement of new releases. (:
#Book #Books #List #Lists #blog #bookblog #bookish #bookstodon #magazine #bookreview #bookreviewer #indieauthor #author #news
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Does anyone have a list of book blogs, legit book reviewers, book magazines, and such places a Mastodontian author could get visibility for their book?
Speaking for myself and other indies that could use the boost, since many of us have left META and need new ways to share the exitement of new releases. (:
#Book #Books #List #Lists #blog #bookblog #bookish #bookstodon #magazine #bookreview #bookreviewer #indieauthor #author #news
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Does anyone have a list of book blogs, legit book reviewers, book magazines, and such places a Mastodontian author could get visibility for their book?
Speaking for myself and other indies that could use the boost, since many of us have left META and need new ways to share the exitement of new releases. (:
#Book #Books #List #Lists #blog #bookblog #bookish #bookstodon #magazine #bookreview #bookreviewer #indieauthor #author #news
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Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams
A lifetime of memories restored through poetry dripping with nostalgia
The post Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/09/gathering-memories-collecting-dust-by-fran-abrams/#bookreview #AtmospherePress #autobiographicalpoetry #bookblog #franabrams
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Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams
A lifetime of memories restored through poetry dripping with nostalgia
The post Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/09/gathering-memories-collecting-dust-by-fran-abrams/#bookreview #AtmospherePress #autobiographicalpoetry #bookblog #franabrams
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Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams
A lifetime of memories restored through poetry dripping with nostalgia
The post Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/09/gathering-memories-collecting-dust-by-fran-abrams/#bookreview #AtmospherePress #autobiographicalpoetry #bookblog #franabrams
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Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams
A lifetime of memories restored through poetry dripping with nostalgia
The post Gathering Memories, Collecting Dust by Fran Abrams appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/09/gathering-memories-collecting-dust-by-fran-abrams/#bookreview #AtmospherePress #autobiographicalpoetry #bookblog #franabrams
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Football 🏈 season is upon us. What about those times of the day when there is no game on? When you’ve listened to all the podcasts and watched all the highlights, what then? Well, that is the time for reading about football, of course.
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Football 🏈 season is upon us. What about those times of the day when there is no game on? When you’ve listened to all the podcasts and watched all the highlights, what then? Well, that is the time for reading about football, of course.
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Football 🏈 season is upon us. What about those times of the day when there is no game on? When you’ve listened to all the podcasts and watched all the highlights, what then? Well, that is the time for reading about football, of course.
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Football 🏈 season is upon us. What about those times of the day when there is no game on? When you’ve listened to all the podcasts and watched all the highlights, what then? Well, that is the time for reading about football, of course.
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Football 🏈 season is upon us. What about those times of the day when there is no game on? When you’ve listened to all the podcasts and watched all the highlights, what then? Well, that is the time for reading about football, of course.
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#booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Scents From the City of Light - my #bookreview for "The Lost Perfumes of Paris" by @christinewells_ Christine Wells, on my #bookblog now. So, we have #olfactoryfiction now? I'm in! #histficreadingchallenge
#2026NewReleaseChallenge #bookX #booktwitterhttp://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/09/09/scents-from-the-city-of-light/
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#booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Scents From the City of Light - my #bookreview for "The Lost Perfumes of Paris" by @christinewells_ Christine Wells, on my #bookblog now. So, we have #olfactoryfiction now? I'm in! #histficreadingchallenge
#2026NewReleaseChallenge #bookX #booktwitterhttp://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/09/09/scents-from-the-city-of-light/
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#booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Scents From the City of Light - my #bookreview for "The Lost Perfumes of Paris" by @christinewells_ Christine Wells, on my #bookblog now. So, we have #olfactoryfiction now? I'm in! #histficreadingchallenge
#2026NewReleaseChallenge #bookX #booktwitterhttp://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/09/09/scents-from-the-city-of-light/
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#booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Scents From the City of Light - my #bookreview for "The Lost Perfumes of Paris" by @christinewells_ Christine Wells, on my #bookblog now. So, we have #olfactoryfiction now? I'm in! #histficreadingchallenge
#2026NewReleaseChallenge #bookX #booktwitterhttp://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/09/09/scents-from-the-city-of-light/
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#booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Scents From the City of Light - my #bookreview for "The Lost Perfumes of Paris" by @christinewells_ Christine Wells, on my #bookblog now. So, we have #olfactoryfiction now? I'm in! #histficreadingchallenge
#2026NewReleaseChallenge #bookX #booktwitterhttp://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/09/09/scents-from-the-city-of-light/
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I've been reading #PhilipKDick recently; this was 4/5 planned.
#Ubik was a re-read; I was determined to do a closer reading & figure out WTF was going on! It was def. worth the effort.
https://thewallflowerdigest.co.uk/books/book-reviews/5-star-books/ubik-by-philip-k-dick/
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Why Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Deserves a True Sequel.
Some stories stay with us long after we've turned the final page. For me, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is one of those rare books. While it brought the series to a satisfying conclusion, I've often wondered what became of Harry, Hermione, Ron, and the rest of the wizarding world. In this post, I share why I believe this beloved novel deserves a true sequel and why some stories never really end.https://dimmajoblog.com/2026/07/09/why-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-deserves-a-true-sequel/
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Nicole Higginbotham-Hogue @higginbothampublications.wordpress.com@higginbothampublications.wordpress.com ·Country Tides: Out Now
She swore she would never love again, but that one knock changed everything. Life is a normal routine for Jane Allman. She wakes up, feeds her animals, tends to her garden, and from time to time, she calls her sister. She isn’t a crazy partier, and she has no need for a relationship. She is happy being on her own. Nevertheless, things change when businesses are brought into her small community and she finds one of the owners, Hadley Grace, at her door asking for a favor. Jane is absolutely […]https://higginbothampublications.wordpress.com/2026/05/25/country-tides-out-now/
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Lion’s Den by Neil Citrin
What would it look like to have a superhero, fully human, walk amongst us? To get the answer, you’ll have to search the Lion’s Den.
The post Lion’s Den by Neil Citrin appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/04/21/lions-den-by-neil-citrin/#bookreview #ActionAndAdventure #AtmospherePress #bookblog #indieauthor
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The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth (Book Review) | A Chillingly Precise Political Thriller That Feels Real
The Jackal. A tall, blond Englishman with opaque, gray eyes. A killer at the top of his profession. A man unknown to any secret service in the world. An assassin with a contract to kill the world’s most heavily guarded man.
One man with a rifle who can change the course of history. One man whose mission is so secretive not even his employers know his name. And as the minutes count down to the final act of execution, it seems that there is no power on earth that can stop the Jackal.
How was it?
The Day of the Jackal is often described as a classic political thriller, but it really came on my radar when the Eddie Redmayne’s TV series was on the horizon. What struck me the most about this book is how much it feels like a meticulously constructed case study, almost like an investigative documentary, before it even becomes a fictional story.
The early sections of the novel, there are four parts of them, I think, are incredibly detailed, laying out the chain of events that lead to the hiring of the Jackal. Forsyth takes his time here, and while that might sound heavy, it’s anything but dull. Instead, it reads like a fascinating deep dive into the anatomy of an assassination plot. The inclusion of the Algerian War of Independence adds a strong historical background, effectively showing why someone like Charles de Gaulle was deeply polarizing and targeted.
What makes this novel particularly compelling is its blend of fact and fiction. Because parts of the story are rooted in real historical tensions, making the fictional elements feel grounded and believable. That sense of realism never really fades, even as the narrative shifts more squarely into thriller territory.
One of the standout aspects for me is the level of detail, especially when it comes to the Jackal’s preparations. The specifications of the rifle, the disguises, and the step-by-step planning are incredibly precise. Normally, this level of technical detail might slow a story down, but Forsyth manages to keep it engaging throughout. The pacing flows surprisingly well, and the perspective shifts between the assassin and those trying to stop him, pulling you right into the process on both sides.
That said, this same precision is also what holds the book back from being truly great in my eyes. There’s a certain emotional distance to the narrative. It feels intentionally cold, which makes sense given the subject matter and the character of the Jackal, but it also means I was more intellectually engaged than emotionally invested. I was fascinated by how everything would unfold, but I wasn’t deeply attached to the outcome, just curious.
Having just seen the TV adaptation of the story, I also found it interesting to compare portrayals. The Jackal’s meticulous nature, his attention to detail, use of aliases like “Duggan,” and careful planning are very much present here and clearly form the backbone of those adaptations. However, while the TV version added more emotional weight, the novel remains more clinical in its execution. It does make me curious about which elements different adaptations chose to use or leave out.
Overall, The Day of the Jackal is an impressively crafted thriller that excels in realism, structure, and details. Even if it doesn’t fully deliver on emotional depth, it’s a gripping and highly intelligent read that stands out for its precision and authenticity.
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25 Modern Classics That’ll Actually Wreck You (In the Best Way)
25 modern classic books that belong on every reading list, from gut-punch literary fiction to genre-bending thrillers. Cormac McCarthy, Zadie Smith, Gillian Flynn, and more. These aren't dusty assignments, they're the books people are still talking about. Here's your no-BS guide to what's actually worth reading. -
25 Modern Classics That’ll Actually Wreck You (In the Best Way)
25 modern classic books that belong on every reading list, from gut-punch literary fiction to genre-bending thrillers. Cormac McCarthy, Zadie Smith, Gillian Flynn, and more. These aren't dusty assignments, they're the books people are still talking about. Here's your no-BS guide to what's actually worth reading. -
25 Modern Classics That’ll Actually Wreck You (In the Best Way)
25 modern classic books that belong on every reading list, from gut-punch literary fiction to genre-bending thrillers. Cormac McCarthy, Zadie Smith, Gillian Flynn, and more. These aren't dusty assignments, they're the books people are still talking about. Here's your no-BS guide to what's actually worth reading. -
25 Modern Classics That’ll Actually Wreck You (In the Best Way)
25 modern classic books that belong on every reading list, from gut-punch literary fiction to genre-bending thrillers. Cormac McCarthy, Zadie Smith, Gillian Flynn, and more. These aren't dusty assignments, they're the books people are still talking about. Here's your no-BS guide to what's actually worth reading. -
25 Modern Classics That’ll Actually Wreck You (In the Best Way)
25 modern classic books that belong on every reading list, from gut-punch literary fiction to genre-bending thrillers. Cormac McCarthy, Zadie Smith, Gillian Flynn, and more. These aren't dusty assignments, they're the books people are still talking about. Here's your no-BS guide to what's actually worth reading. -
How the TikTok Algorithm Works for Authors in 2026
Does TikTok for Authors? Only if you know how to do it. This book marketing blog post from Kristian at Author Scale is geared toward helping authors massage the algorithm and get noticed.
The post How the TikTok Algorithm Works for Authors in 2026 appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/02/03/how-the-tiktok-algorithm-works-for-authors-in-2026/ -
#RandomBookClub #bookblogger #bookblog #reading
Here's a tip for all you #book lovers/ #bookies out there: When you're showing books on social media, don't do what I did in my example picture – don't cram loads of book covers into one image.
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TCL's #LetsDiscuss2024 #15 - Picture That - December 20-26, 2024 #LetsTalkBookish #15. Thanks Aria @ Book Nook Bits for the topic about picturing characters as we read, on my #bookblog now. #bookstodon #bookthreads #MondayBookBlog
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What's your approach to #BookReviewing ? Here's mine. I'd love to read your comments on what's important to you in a #BookReview .
#bookstodon #LetsDiscuss2024 #reading #BookBlog
How I Review Novels - Notes in the Margin https://www.notesinthemargin.org/2024/09/12/how-i-review-novels/
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Here's the link-up page for March's Discussion Challenge. #LetsDiscuss2024 #BookBlog #bookstodon #reading
March 2024 Discussion Challenge Link-Up & Giveaway! – Feed Your Fiction Addiction https://feedyourfictionaddiction.com/2024/03/march-2024-discussion-challenge-link-up-giveaway.html
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Here's the latest installment of the series 12 Novels That Changed How I Read Fiction on my #BookBlog #LetsDiscuss2024 #bookstodon #reading #fiction
#5 “The Debt to Pleasure” by John Lanchester - Notes in the Margin https://www.notesinthemargin.org/2024/03/07/5-the-debt-to-pleasure-by-john-lanchester/
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I completely agree with Spiritblog's stand on social media, including our mutual embrace of #Mastodon ! #bookstodon #BookBlog #LetsDiscuss2024
Do You Follow Any Book Social Media? - Based On A True Story https://www.spiritblog.net/do-you-follow-any-book-social-media/