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Kate Eveleigh
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I read books and support Bradford City.
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I've been enjoying the new series of Emily In Paris this week so today's #MusicMonday is a song that was covered in the soundtrack that is a throwback to my teenage years, even though it wasn't very cool.

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#MusicMonday #92 – I caused nothing but trouble
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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December 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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IT'S (nearly) CHRISTTTMMMMAAAAAASS! So for today's #MusicMonday, here is a Christmas song I heard for the first time recently.

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#MusicMonday #91 – It only snows on TV
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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December 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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I've still fallen for a lamppost so here is today's #MusicMonday...

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#MusicMonday #90 – For now it’s heaven in deepest Tottenham
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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December 15, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing Blackwater by Sarah Sultoon for the blog tour:

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Sarah Sultoon: Blackwater
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Blackwater. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: London, Christma…
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December 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! Today's track comes from a band I first discovered about 10 years ago and I was reminded of them when a friend shared one of their posts recently.

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#MusicMonday #89 – I held a pack with all the aces
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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December 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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I'm also joining the Jack Jordan blogathon today, resharing my review of Night By Night which I originally wrote in May 2019.

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Jack Jordan: Night By Night
Today I’m back on the Jack Jordan blogathon with my review of Night By Night. I’m resharing the review I originally wrote in May 2019 with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the …
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December 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Today I'm joining two blogathons. The first is my review of Hunting Evil by Chris Carter.

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Chris Carter: Hunting Evil
Today I’m back with the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of Hunting Evil. It’s written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me to take part. Review: Every story has a beginning…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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It's 1st December so I can finally share a song from James B Partridge'Christmas Assembly Bangers a few weeks ago for today's #MusicMonday.

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#MusicMonday #88 – Star of silver sweep across the sky
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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December 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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We all loved Riot Women, right? It was a fabulous show and the soundtrack was brilliant too so I'm sharing a track for it for today's #MusicMonday.

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#MusicMonday #87 – All the stars were just like little fish
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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November 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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I reviewed A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem last week and I decided to listen to more of her music. I enjoyed it lots more than I thought I would so I've chosen one of her tracks for #MusicMonday:

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#MusicMonday #86 – Don’t be embarrassed that all you’ve had is fun
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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November 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Broken Bones by John Carson. Here's my review:

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John Carson: Broken Bones
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Broken Bones. My review is written with thanks to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my …
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November 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor. Here's my review:

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Rebecca Lucy Taylor: A Complicated Woman
Yup Today I’m joining the blog tour for A Complicated Woman. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book. Blurb: So…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing Scars Of Silence by Johana Gustawsson for the blog tour:

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Johana Gustawsson: Scars Of Silence
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Scars Of Silence. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Twenty-thr…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Today I'm back on the Jack Jordan blogathon with my review of Before Her Eyes:

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Jack Jordan: Before Her Eyes
Today I’m back with the Jack Jordan blogathon and I’m sharing my review of Before Her Eyes. It’s written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the tour and to the publish…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Whatever Will Be Will Be: A Matter Of Life And Football by Felix White. Here's my review:

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Felix White: Whatever Will Be Will Be: A Matter Of Life And Football
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Whatever Will Be Will Be: A Matter Of Life And Football. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher fo…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Today I'm reviewing Flora by Linda O'Byrne for the blog tour:

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Linda O’Byrne: Flora
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Flora. My review is written with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the tour. Blurb: In 1837 it is not considered desirable for a young lady …
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November 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Last week, I went to see The Bluetones, who were supported by Canned Pineapple - a band I'd never heard of before. For #MusicMonday I'm sharing one of their tracks:

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#MusicMonday #84 – She’s got him by the grip of his veins
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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November 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Black As Death by @liljawriter.bsky.social Here's my review:

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Lilja Sigurdardottir: Black As Death
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Black As Death. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: A final reck…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Today it's my turn on the blog tour for The Token by Sharon Bolton. Here's my review:

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Sharon Bolton: The Token
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Token. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book. Blurb: Seven benefici…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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I'm back on the Chris Carter blogathon today! Here's my review of Gallery Of The Dead:

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Chris Carter: Gallery Of The Dead
Today I’m back on the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of Gallery Of The Dead. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon. Blurb: ‘Thirty-seven yea…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Today on Portable Magic I'm joining the cover reveal for Woodstock by D Ellis Overttun.

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Cover Reveal; D Ellis Overttun: Woodstock
Today I’m joining the cover reveal for Woodstock and what an intriguing cover it is! I’m sharing my post with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the cover reveal. Blurb: 2…
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October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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I was supposed to see Counting Crows on Friday but Transpennine Express had other ideas. But I can still choose my favourite Counting Crows track for #MusicMonday right?

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#MusicMonday #83 – Someone stole my shoes
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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October 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for the tenth anniversary edition of Snowblind by Ragnar Jonasson. Here's my review:

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Ragnar Jonasson: Snowblind (10th Anniversary Edition)
Today I’m joining the blog tour for the tenth anniversary edition of Snowblind. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of t…
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October 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Yesterday was publication day for Breakthrough by Judy Kroll and I celebrated with a publication day spotlight post.

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Judy Kroll: Breakthrough
Happy publication day to Judy Kroll and Breakthrough! I’m sharing my spotlight post with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell. Blurb: Neddy Emory and her brother Charles head up Angiras, a family-ow…
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October 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! Today's song is one that's been introduced to me through the NTT20 squad jam playlist.

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#MusicMonday #82 – I won’t apologise for chasing paradise
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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October 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM