#bookblog — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #bookblog, aggregated by home.social.
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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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Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill
A provocative dystopian novel about artificial intelligence, human oversight, and the dangerous pursuit of perfect solutions
The post Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/08/carbon-zero-by-craig-w-stanfill/#bookreview #399orLess #BadRoosterPress #bookblog #CarbonZero
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Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill
A provocative dystopian novel about artificial intelligence, human oversight, and the dangerous pursuit of perfect solutions
The post Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/08/carbon-zero-by-craig-w-stanfill/#bookreview #399orLess #BadRoosterPress #bookblog #CarbonZero
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Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill
A provocative dystopian novel about artificial intelligence, human oversight, and the dangerous pursuit of perfect solutions
The post Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/08/carbon-zero-by-craig-w-stanfill/#bookreview #399orLess #BadRoosterPress #bookblog #CarbonZero
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Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill
A provocative dystopian novel about artificial intelligence, human oversight, and the dangerous pursuit of perfect solutions
The post Carbon Zero by Craig W. Stanfill appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/08/carbon-zero-by-craig-w-stanfill/#bookreview #399orLess #BadRoosterPress #bookblog #CarbonZero
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Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question.
"Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question" by Hiliary Amanda is a book marketing resource to help authors angle their social media posts to increase book sales.
The post Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question. appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/07/stop-marketing-your-book-start-marketing-the-question/#Blog #BookMarketing #blog #bookblog #bookmarketingonsocialmedia
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Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question.
"Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question" by Hiliary Amanda is a book marketing resource to help authors angle their social media posts to increase book sales.
The post Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question. appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/07/stop-marketing-your-book-start-marketing-the-question/#Blog #BookMarketing #blog #bookblog #bookmarketingonsocialmedia
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Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question.
"Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question" by Hiliary Amanda is a book marketing resource to help authors angle their social media posts to increase book sales.
The post Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question. appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/07/stop-marketing-your-book-start-marketing-the-question/#Blog #BookMarketing #blog #bookblog #bookmarketingonsocialmedia
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Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question.
"Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question" by Hiliary Amanda is a book marketing resource to help authors angle their social media posts to increase book sales.
The post Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Marketing the Question. appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/09/07/stop-marketing-your-book-start-marketing-the-question/#Blog #BookMarketing #blog #bookblog #bookmarketingonsocialmedia
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Earlier this year, #LianeMoriarty released 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴, a sequel to her 2014 smash-hit novel 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘦𝘴. The 12-year gap between the original and the sequel may seem long, but it is not unprecedented.
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Earlier this year, #LianeMoriarty released 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴, a sequel to her 2014 smash-hit novel 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘦𝘴. The 12-year gap between the original and the sequel may seem long, but it is not unprecedented.
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Earlier this year, #LianeMoriarty released 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴, a sequel to her 2014 smash-hit novel 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘦𝘴. The 12-year gap between the original and the sequel may seem long, but it is not unprecedented.
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Earlier this year, #LianeMoriarty released 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴, a sequel to her 2014 smash-hit novel 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘦𝘴. The 12-year gap between the original and the sequel may seem long, but it is not unprecedented.
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Earlier this year, #LianeMoriarty released 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘴, a sequel to her 2014 smash-hit novel 𝘉𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘦𝘴. The 12-year gap between the original and the sequel may seem long, but it is not unprecedented.
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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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Friday Favorites: 10 Indie Authors That Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf
This piece celebrates indie authors known for their emotionally engaging stories across various genres, highlighting their unique narrative styles and the lasting impact of their books. -
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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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Trying Time and Time Again. A #bookreview for #MissedConnections by Aimie K. Runyan on my #bookblog now. Thanks @harpermusebooks for the @NetGalley ARC of this #culinaryfiction #womensfiction #magicalrealism #timetravel novel. #OOCZ202 #2026NewReleaseChallenge
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/05/26/trying-time-and-time-again/
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I’m excited to have re-released my 2010 book, Paddling with a Naturalist. If you’re interested in the natural world I think you’ll enjoy it. Have a look.
https://hodnettcanoeguides.ca/paddling_with_a_naturalist.php#WhatToRead #BookBlog #Readers #BrettHodnett #WritersOfMastodon #Science #Author #Writer #Writers #Books #Livres #Bookstodon #BookCover #Evolution #EPUB #Ebook #FreeBook #FreeBooks #GiveAway #FediHUMAN #Nature #Wilderness #Outdoors #Summer #Canoe #Canoeing #Paddling #AlgonquinPark #Travelogue #Ontario #forest #trees #Naturalist #Outside #Outdoors #Wildflowers #Wildflower #Flora #Fauna #SilentSunday
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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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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.If you want to support this site, help by getting me a coffee from the link below:
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There is still a chance to enter to win a copy of HUMAN at Storygraph!
A remarkable exploration of family, society, and what makes us human, HUMAN will take you from the post-apocalyptic world of the near future, to the two very different societies that emerge 15 million years later, where those few surviving individuals have evolved to become something that we might not fully recognize as human.
https://app.thestorygraph.com/giveaways/ce1477de-5fcc-4a27-891e-b87bb99e4c71
#HUMAN #WhatToRead #BookBlog #Readers #BrettHodnett #SpeculativeFiction #SciFi #WritersOfMastodon #SFF #SF #ScienceFiction #Author #Writer #Writers #Books #Livres #Bookstodon #HumanEvolution #PostApocalypse #ApocalypticFiction #Evolution #EPUB #Ebook #FreeBook #FreeBooks #GiveAway #Apocalypse #FediHuman
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#Bookthreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon A Very Irish Story - my #bookreview for "Shibby Magee" by Carrie Kabak, on my #bookblog here. Thanks Corbyn Books and Carrie for offering me the ARC of this truly lovely book. #histficreadingchallenge
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#Bookthreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon A Very Irish Story - my #bookreview for "Shibby Magee" by Carrie Kabak, on my #bookblog here. Thanks Corbyn Books and Carrie for offering me the ARC of this truly lovely book. #histficreadingchallenge
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#Bookthreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon A Very Irish Story - my #bookreview for "Shibby Magee" by Carrie Kabak, on my #bookblog here. Thanks Corbyn Books and Carrie for offering me the ARC of this truly lovely book. #histficreadingchallenge
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#Bookthreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon A Very Irish Story - my #bookreview for "Shibby Magee" by Carrie Kabak, on my #bookblog here. Thanks Corbyn Books and Carrie for offering me the ARC of this truly lovely book. #histficreadingchallenge
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#Bookthreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon A Very Irish Story - my #bookreview for "Shibby Magee" by Carrie Kabak, on my #bookblog here. Thanks Corbyn Books and Carrie for offering me the ARC of this truly lovely book. #histficreadingchallenge
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The Watergate scandal forced Richard Nixon to resign. But who helped expose it? Find out in our latest book review.
#Books #RichardNixon #WatergateScandle #PoliticalScandal #BookBlog #MustRead
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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. -
One more day to get a free copy of my novel, HUMAN, on itch.io. Check it out!
https://bretthodnett.itch.io/human
#HUMAN #WhatToRead #BookBlog #Readers #BrettHodnett #SpeculativeFiction #SciFi #WritersOfMastodon #SFF #Finland #ScienceFiction #Author #Writer #Writers #Books #Livres #Bookstodon #HumanEvolution #PostApocalypse #ApocalypticFiction #Evolution #EPUB #Ebook #FreeBook #FreeBooks #GiveAway #Apocalypse #FediHuman
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This week I’ll be offering my novel, HUMAN, for free on itch.io. I would encourage folks to support itch.io, an open marketplace for independent digital creators that doesn’t exploit artists or customers. HUMAN will remain on itch.io at a lower price than at other retailers after this free offering. I hope you enjoy it.
https://bretthodnett.itch.io/human
A remarkable exploration of family, society, and what makes us human, HUMAN will take you from the post-apocalyptic world of the near future, to the two very different societies that emerge 15 million years later, where those few surviving individuals have evolved to become something that we might not fully recognize as human.
When Ayla’s research takes her to a remote river in Canada’s far north, Chris brings their daughter to an isolated island in the southern Pacific. Though at opposite ends of the earth, they both awaken one morning to black skies, and a night that doesn’t end. Slowly, Ayla and Chris begin to realize that humanity has been inexplicably wiped out, and only their isolation has saved them. Besides the handful of people around them, they are now alone in the world. As they struggle to build new ways to live, they must also struggle with how to let go of their past.
Millions of years later, when their descendants finally meet, they have evolved to become two very different kinds of humans, with two very different civilizations. As each tries to build a better world for themselves, navigating love, loss, betrayal and success within their own societies, their biggest challenge may be to recognize the humanity of the other.
#HUMAN #WhatToRead #BookBlog #Readers #BrettHodnett #SpeculativeFiction #SciFi #WritersOfMastodon #SFF #SF #ScienceFiction #Author #Writer #Writers #Books #Livres #Bookstodon #BookCover #HumanEvolution #PostApocalypse #ApocalypticFiction #Evolution #EPUB #Ebook #FreeBook #FreeBooks #GiveAway #Apocalypse #FediHuman
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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚#bookstodon TCL's First Lines Friday #11 for February 27, 2025! What if you decided to read a book based not on the author or title but on its opening lines? See if you can guess which book I picked, on my #bookblog here. #FridayFiction #FictionFriday #FirstLinesFriday
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/02/27/tcls-first-lines-friday-11-for-february-27-2025/
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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚#bookstodon TCL's First Lines Friday #11 for February 27, 2025! What if you decided to read a book based not on the author or title but on its opening lines? See if you can guess which book I picked, on my #bookblog here. #FridayFiction #FictionFriday #FirstLinesFriday
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2026/02/27/tcls-first-lines-friday-11-for-february-27-2025/
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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Shrimps and Sink Pits - my #bookreview for #Seascraper by #BenjaminWood on my #bookblog now. I read this for #NovNov25 #NovellasinNovember #histficreadingchallenge #2025NewReleaseChallenge and #6DegreesofSeparation for December! #FridayFiction #FictionFriday
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2025/11/21/shrimps-and-sink-pits/
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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Shrimps and Sink Pits - my #bookreview for #Seascraper by #BenjaminWood on my #bookblog now. I read this for #NovNov25 #NovellasinNovember #histficreadingchallenge #2025NewReleaseChallenge and #6DegreesofSeparation for December! #FridayFiction #FictionFriday
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2025/11/21/shrimps-and-sink-pits/
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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Shrimps and Sink Pits - my #bookreview for #Seascraper by #BenjaminWood on my #bookblog now. I read this for #NovNov25 #NovellasinNovember #histficreadingchallenge #2025NewReleaseChallenge and #6DegreesofSeparation for December! #FridayFiction #FictionFriday
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2025/11/21/shrimps-and-sink-pits/
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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Shrimps and Sink Pits - my #bookreview for #Seascraper by #BenjaminWood on my #bookblog now. I read this for #NovNov25 #NovellasinNovember #histficreadingchallenge #2025NewReleaseChallenge and #6DegreesofSeparation for December! #FridayFiction #FictionFriday
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2025/11/21/shrimps-and-sink-pits/
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#BookThreads #booksky 💙📚 #bookstodon Weekend Whirlwind Wonders - my #bookreview for "Three Days in June" by @authorannetyler, on my #bookblog now. #2025NewReleaseChallenge #NovNov #FridayFiction #FictionFriday #BookTwitter #BookX
http://tcl-bookreviews.com/2025/11/07/weekend-whirlwind-wonders/