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BOOK REVIEW | BLACK SHEEP | RACHEL HARRISON
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NEW REVIEW: One of my infrequent reviews for this month is Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison. As you will notice there is very little about the plot of the book in this review, primarily because it is best to go into this book blind.
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I’m having a bit of a rom com stint at the moment. Watched When Harry met Sally last night, now I am watching The Roses. One is a classic, the other one be the jury is still out.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I’m having a bit of a rom com stint at the moment. Watched When Harry met Sally last night, now I am watching The Roses. One is a classic, the other one be the jury is still out.
One of the books I am flicking through is this one. I am loving looking at the fantastic pictures and anecdotal stories of the films, the people and the industry.
December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
One of the books I am flicking through is this one. I am loving looking at the fantastic pictures and anecdotal stories of the films, the people and the industry.
I was talking to my niece today about books and she asked for recommendations which I always find difficult because it depends on the type of horror that you want to read. However, what I did advise is that when starting to read horror don’t expect to be scared. Whilst the genre pushes
December 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I was talking to my niece today about books and she asked for recommendations which I always find difficult because it depends on the type of horror that you want to read. However, what I did advise is that when starting to read horror don’t expect to be scared. Whilst the genre pushes
Well, that’s another Christmas dine. Managed to get thorough it relatively unscathed. For all those that celebrate Christmas, I hope you all had a lovely day. For those that don’t or it is a different religion completely, I wish all the best to you and yours🥰
December 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Well, that’s another Christmas dine. Managed to get thorough it relatively unscathed. For all those that celebrate Christmas, I hope you all had a lovely day. For those that don’t or it is a different religion completely, I wish all the best to you and yours🥰
I have watched two versions of A Christmas Carol today. First it was the only version, the 1951 version with Alistair Sim. And secondly The Muppet Christmas Carol, which is the only other version.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I have watched two versions of A Christmas Carol today. First it was the only version, the 1951 version with Alistair Sim. And secondly The Muppet Christmas Carol, which is the only other version.
New review from Womble today.
New Review - today I look at a feast of science fiction stories recording a genre’s changes over time The Big Book of Cyberpunk Volume 2 edited by Jared Shurin www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/6/...
The Big Book of Cyberpunk Volume 2 edited by Jared Shurin — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher- Vintage Classics Published -Out Now Price - £25 hardback £9.99 ebook NB This is the companion volume to Volume 1 which I reviewed here The Big Book of Cyberpunk Volume 1 edited...
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December 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
New review from Womble today.
@runalongwomble.bsky.social thank you Womble🥰. And have a lovely Christmas🥰
December 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
@runalongwomble.bsky.social thank you Womble🥰. And have a lovely Christmas🥰
Jim over at GNOH talks about the trials of 2025 in an open and candid manner about pain, both physically and mentally and his road to recovery, and ultimately dealing with the hurt caused by those around him.
Happy Christmas Jim!
Mark🥰
Happy Christmas Jim!
Mark🥰
This Christmas, I'm sharing my hardest year: chronic pain, breakdown & leaving a toxic job. But also, recovery & hope. A heartfelt thank you to the horror community that helped me through.
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A Christmas Thank You To The Heart Of Horror - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
A heartfelt Christmas thank you to the horror community, reflecting on a year of personal struggle with chronic pain and mental health, and the recovery made possible by its unwavering support.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Jim over at GNOH talks about the trials of 2025 in an open and candid manner about pain, both physically and mentally and his road to recovery, and ultimately dealing with the hurt caused by those around him.
Happy Christmas Jim!
Mark🥰
Happy Christmas Jim!
Mark🥰
Oh, I thought the mass of shit that pisses me off was over but oh no! Why can’t my kids put anything in the dishwasher? I know what the answer will be. It will be “Well, I don’t know if the pots are clean or dirty”.
Well! Here’s a revo - fuckin - lutionary idea! Open it up and look!
Well! Here’s a revo - fuckin - lutionary idea! Open it up and look!
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December 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Oh, I thought the mass of shit that pisses me off was over but oh no! Why can’t my kids put anything in the dishwasher? I know what the answer will be. It will be “Well, I don’t know if the pots are clean or dirty”.
Well! Here’s a revo - fuckin - lutionary idea! Open it up and look!
Well! Here’s a revo - fuckin - lutionary idea! Open it up and look!
Oh and one final rant! Why on Threads is there an option to do “A.I. Summary” of your post. What? Why? I wrote it! Just read it! It’s about 240 characters long! I don’t need no A.I. Bullshit wanker summary tyvm.
Ok! Rants over
Ok! Rants over
December 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Oh and one final rant! Why on Threads is there an option to do “A.I. Summary” of your post. What? Why? I wrote it! Just read it! It’s about 240 characters long! I don’t need no A.I. Bullshit wanker summary tyvm.
Ok! Rants over
Ok! Rants over
And another thing! Why is Spotify telling me about a free 3 month trial of audiobooks+ and then when I look at it it goes ‘sorry you can’t make changes to your plan on the app, we know it’s not ideal’.
Not ideal? It’s feckin useless mate! Get a feckin grip!
Not ideal? It’s feckin useless mate! Get a feckin grip!
December 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
And another thing! Why is Spotify telling me about a free 3 month trial of audiobooks+ and then when I look at it it goes ‘sorry you can’t make changes to your plan on the app, we know it’s not ideal’.
Not ideal? It’s feckin useless mate! Get a feckin grip!
Not ideal? It’s feckin useless mate! Get a feckin grip!
So whilst out running yesterday I thought I would try one of them guided runs which link meditation to the activity. What a load of bollocks that was! I think I will stick to pounding techno or crushing riffs tyvm. The bloke kept droning on and on about being aware of your surroundings and taking
December 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
So whilst out running yesterday I thought I would try one of them guided runs which link meditation to the activity. What a load of bollocks that was! I think I will stick to pounding techno or crushing riffs tyvm. The bloke kept droning on and on about being aware of your surroundings and taking
NEW REVIEW: One of my infrequent reviews for this month is Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison. As you will notice there is very little about the plot of the book in this review, primarily because it is best to go into this book blind.
www.fantasybooknerd.com/2025/12/book...
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BOOK REVIEW | BLACK SHEEP | RACHEL HARRISON
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December 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
NEW REVIEW: One of my infrequent reviews for this month is Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison. As you will notice there is very little about the plot of the book in this review, primarily because it is best to go into this book blind.
www.fantasybooknerd.com/2025/12/book...
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Hey wonderful fantasy indie authors. I've been doing cover illustrations for awhile now for some great writers and have a couple of spots free for January. Check out my work and give me a shout if you'd like to work together on something: www.theillustrationshack.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hey wonderful fantasy indie authors. I've been doing cover illustrations for awhile now for some great writers and have a couple of spots free for January. Check out my work and give me a shout if you'd like to work together on something: www.theillustrationshack.com
Forgot to post about this one earlier. I have this in my TBR too and definitely need to get to it a bit quicker after reading Mr Womble’s review!
New Review - a haunting novella where the mysterious appearance of a child on the sofa sets a tragedy of events in motion - Visions of Grace by Alison Littlewood is out now! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/12...
Visions of Grace by Alison Littlewood — Runalong The Shelves
Publisher – PS Publishing Published – Out Now Price – £18 hardback £2.99 ebook via https://pspublishing.co.uk/visions-of-grace-ebook-alison-littlewood-6707-p.asp Katie is almost six. She’s ve...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Forgot to post about this one earlier. I have this in my TBR too and definitely need to get to it a bit quicker after reading Mr Womble’s review!
Ew review by Mehsi Hime today!
#BookReview up for The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland ★★★★ stars! It is time for Christmas and we are going to Wonderland! Yup, that Wonderland! This was a lot of fun~
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December 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Ew review by Mehsi Hime today!
From 1970’s maternity homes to leaving copies of Hörrorstor in the local IKEA, Grady Hendrix talks to GNOH about Witchcraft for Wayward Girls today.
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Grady Hendrix on 1970s maternity homes, DIY witchcraft, & why the real horror was how we had babies.
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Grady Hendrix on 1970s maternity homes, DIY witchcraft, & why the real horror was how we had babies.
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Grady Hendrix On Witchcraft, Wayward Girls, And The Real Horror Of 1970 - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website 22/12/2025
interview with Grady Hendrix on Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. We discuss 1970s generational war, folk magic, and why independent bookstores are vital.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
From 1970’s maternity homes to leaving copies of Hörrorstor in the local IKEA, Grady Hendrix talks to GNOH about Witchcraft for Wayward Girls today.
GNOH reviews Witchcraft for Wayward Gorls today.
The title sounds campy. The book is NOT. Grady Hendrix’s ‘Witchcraft for Wayward Girls’ is a pregnancy horror novel forged in historical rage. The real monster? The system.
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Witchcraft For Wayward Girls By Grady Hendrix 22/12/2025
"Witchcraft for Wayward Girls" showcases Grady Hendrix at his most inspiring and insightful, igniting a vibrant spark within you to challenge the patriarchy while stirring your imagination. This isn't...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
GNOH reviews Witchcraft for Wayward Gorls today.
Today’s Christmas tipple!
December 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Today’s Christmas tipple!
New book review from Mehsi - Hime today!
#BookReview up for Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day ★★★★★ stars! A hilarious and delightful book full of heart and mythology with a great MC! Recommended!
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December 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
New book review from Mehsi - Hime today!
Drinking mulled wine, eating mince pies and watching The Holiday (again!), oh and it is my daughter’s first time watching it.
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December 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Drinking mulled wine, eating mince pies and watching The Holiday (again!), oh and it is my daughter’s first time watching it.
I realise I use the word proper a lot. I think it’s a Yorkshire thing. The use of the word proper before a word elevates whatever it is to a higher standard. If it’s proper good, it’s really good. However, if someone is a proper bastard it takes bastardom that one step further!
December 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I realise I use the word proper a lot. I think it’s a Yorkshire thing. The use of the word proper before a word elevates whatever it is to a higher standard. If it’s proper good, it’s really good. However, if someone is a proper bastard it takes bastardom that one step further!
Had a proper big cooking disaster today. Was trying to make gnocchi and I don’t think I put enough flour in so they went all squishy and soggy. Luckily was able to save dinner by sticking some pasta on.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Had a proper big cooking disaster today. Was trying to make gnocchi and I don’t think I put enough flour in so they went all squishy and soggy. Luckily was able to save dinner by sticking some pasta on.
I always join in those ‘post a film that you have seen more than xxx amount of times’. I will generally put something in that I have seen but never put this down, which I have seen goodness knows how many times.
December 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I always join in those ‘post a film that you have seen more than xxx amount of times’. I will generally put something in that I have seen but never put this down, which I have seen goodness knows how many times.