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Bongbrummie (Matt)
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Books, Film, Music, Ice Hockey ~ Mcr Storm & Toronto Maple Leafs ~ I run I Am Kloot club ( @iamklootclub.bsky.social ) ~ BBC6music listener ~ BONG is a Depeche mode reference.
#BooksOf2026 Book number 6

The Devil Book by Asta Olivia Nordenhof

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January 19, 2026 at 8:01 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 5

Fun And Games by John Patrick McHugh

I loved this book, but I’m not sure I fully enjoyed being back in the mind of a 17 year old boy…

#BookSky
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Roxy in the #Traitors
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 PM
BooksOf2026 Book number 4

Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor

Something a bit different from my usual fare, a refreshing change

#BookSky
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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The absolute joy when someone enjoys your book. Thank you so much for letting me know @bongbrummie.bsky.social

If you like dark, family tales you, too, might like #TheLostThumb 💛📚💛

#books #booksky
#BooksOf2026 Book number 3

The Lost Thumb by @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social

Another fabulous read from Orla Owen

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January 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
#BooksOf2026 Book number 3

The Lost Thumb by @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social

Another fabulous read from Orla Owen

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January 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
#BooksOf2026 Book number 2

You Are Here by David Nicholls

Another great read, I blitzed through this in a day, by the pool.

#BookSky
January 8, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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know, I know, times are tough and money is short but as we find ourselves increasingly in a world where stories are censored and the corporates buy up shelf space with their discounts.

If you are able please do support Independent publishers.

@northernfiction.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
#BooksOf2026 Book number 1

The Count Of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

I’m not going for big numbers this year, I’m going for some BIG novels instead.

Thought I would start with a classic, ahead of watching the award winning French film.

#BookSky
January 7, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The live band just did a birthday shoutout for…

Jimmy Riddle
January 6, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Bought a pack of playing cards 🃏

Not sure the Joker card is wholly appropriate… 😂
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 97

Angelica’s Smile by Andrea Camilleri

When in doubt, read some Camilleri.

Another Montalbano mystery, to help finish the year.

#BookSky
December 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 96

Jesus Christ Kinski by @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social

Absolutely devoured this book, in the space of 24 hours.

Another @strongwordsmag.bsky.social recommendation. 👌
December 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 96

Jesus Christ Kinski by @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social

Absolutely devoured this book, in the space of 24 hours.

Another @strongwordsmag.bsky.social recommendation. 👌
December 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Watching “Would I Lie To You” Christmas episode
a man in a tuxedo is standing in front of a window and says i now pronounce you canceled .
ALT: a man in a tuxedo is standing in front of a window and says i now pronounce you canceled .
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December 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 95

Flashlight by Susan Choi

Another great book to end the year.

One of @barackobama.bsky.social’s ‘Books of 2025’

#BookSky
December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Harper Collins uniting a divided nation at Christmas time
December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Banks rushing to tell me that their savings rates have dropped
a man in a suit and tie is running down a hallway and says executives coming through
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is running down a hallway and says executives coming through
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December 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Me, hearing the David Walliams news
a man in a suit and a woman in a pink jacket are standing next to each other
ALT: a man in a suit and a woman in a pink jacket are standing next to each other
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December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 94

The Killer Question by @janicehallett.bsky.social

Finishing the year with another fantastic book from Janice, I couldn’t put it down.

Add it to your Christmas list.

#BookSky
December 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 93

The Names by @florenceknapp.bsky.social

I’ve been waiting for this to become available at the library.

100% worth the wait, I’ve wizzed through it in a few days.

#BookSky
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 92

Brightly Shining by Ingvild Rishøi

Simple, but emotionally packed novel about family & community at Christmas.

This month’s service 95 recommendation.

I wizzed through this in one sitting.

#BookSky
December 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 91

Moths by Rosalind Ashe

Gothic horror story, set in 1970s Oxford

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December 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 90

Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson

Wit, warmth and twins that spontaneously combust, what more can you ask for in a novel?

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December 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 89

The Dinner Party by @violavandesandt.bsky.social

A compelling novel that surrenders its secrets only reluctantly, building tension like a pressure cooker coming to the boil.
December 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM