The First Eleven Minutes
@firstelevenminutes.bsky.social
🏴 Award-winning book Blogger • McIlvanney Prize Academy Member 2025 ⭐️
Just grab me in the first eleven minutes…
Full reviews on Instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/
Just grab me in the first eleven minutes…
Full reviews on Instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/
Pinned
A wee bit news.
I’m delighted to say I’m on the shortlist for this year’s Creative Excellence awards.
Full details here:
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Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.
I’m delighted to say I’m on the shortlist for this year’s Creative Excellence awards.
Full details here:
www.instagram.com/p/DPssb6HDGk...
Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.
New review on the Gram.
Help a book boy out and give it a read.
#thetimetravelerspassport
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Help a book boy out and give it a read.
#thetimetravelerspassport
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November 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
New review on the Gram.
Help a book boy out and give it a read.
#thetimetravelerspassport
www.instagram.com/reel/DQvv_Uu...
Help a book boy out and give it a read.
#thetimetravelerspassport
www.instagram.com/reel/DQvv_Uu...
New review on the Gram.
‘Black Water Rising’ by @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social
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Available now from @canelobooks.bsky.social
‘Black Water Rising’ by @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social
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Available now from @canelobooks.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
New review on the Gram.
‘Black Water Rising’ by @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social
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Available now from @canelobooks.bsky.social
‘Black Water Rising’ by @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DQSHBcCjNU...
Available now from @canelobooks.bsky.social
I’ve been pretty quiet on here lately – but still shouting loudly on Bookstagram.
Feel free to pop by sometime.
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Feel free to pop by sometime.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I’ve been pretty quiet on here lately – but still shouting loudly on Bookstagram.
Feel free to pop by sometime.
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
Feel free to pop by sometime.
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
A hot new review is up on my Gram Grid.
#KingSorrow by @joe-hill.bsky.social
Thank you for my review copy @headlinebooks.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW!
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#KingSorrow by @joe-hill.bsky.social
Thank you for my review copy @headlinebooks.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW!
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October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A hot new review is up on my Gram Grid.
#KingSorrow by @joe-hill.bsky.social
Thank you for my review copy @headlinebooks.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQCdkS7...
#KingSorrow by @joe-hill.bsky.social
Thank you for my review copy @headlinebooks.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQCdkS7...
A wee bit news.
I’m delighted to say I’m on the shortlist for this year’s Creative Excellence awards.
Full details here:
www.instagram.com/p/DPssb6HDGk...
Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.
I’m delighted to say I’m on the shortlist for this year’s Creative Excellence awards.
Full details here:
www.instagram.com/p/DPssb6HDGk...
Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.
October 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A wee bit news.
I’m delighted to say I’m on the shortlist for this year’s Creative Excellence awards.
Full details here:
www.instagram.com/p/DPssb6HDGk...
Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.
I’m delighted to say I’m on the shortlist for this year’s Creative Excellence awards.
Full details here:
www.instagram.com/p/DPssb6HDGk...
Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.
New review on the Gram.
‘Watch Your Back’ by Emma Christie
Out 23rd October from @mountainleopard.bsky.social
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‘Watch Your Back’ by Emma Christie
Out 23rd October from @mountainleopard.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DPqHsDVDBX...
October 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
New review on the Gram.
‘Watch Your Back’ by Emma Christie
Out 23rd October from @mountainleopard.bsky.social
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‘Watch Your Back’ by Emma Christie
Out 23rd October from @mountainleopard.bsky.social
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GIVEAWAY
If you were #notatbloodyscotland a few weeks ago then this is perfect for you.
Head over to the Gram to enter. UK only.
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If you were #notatbloodyscotland a few weeks ago then this is perfect for you.
Head over to the Gram to enter. UK only.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
GIVEAWAY
If you were #notatbloodyscotland a few weeks ago then this is perfect for you.
Head over to the Gram to enter. UK only.
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If you were #notatbloodyscotland a few weeks ago then this is perfect for you.
Head over to the Gram to enter. UK only.
www.instagram.com/p/DPiZPimDGb...
New review on the Gram.
And book birthday best wishes to @richardkadrey.bsky.social
‘The Flesh King’ is out today from @titanbooks.bsky.social
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And book birthday best wishes to @richardkadrey.bsky.social
‘The Flesh King’ is out today from @titanbooks.bsky.social
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October 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
New review on the Gram.
And book birthday best wishes to @richardkadrey.bsky.social
‘The Flesh King’ is out today from @titanbooks.bsky.social
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And book birthday best wishes to @richardkadrey.bsky.social
‘The Flesh King’ is out today from @titanbooks.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DPhRci_DEP...
Some book mail turned up over the past few weeks. Read all about it on the Gram.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Some book mail turned up over the past few weeks. Read all about it on the Gram.
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www.instagram.com/p/DPeZl6KjBQ...
October 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
New review(s) on the Gram.
#Twice @mitchalbom1.bsky.social
Out October 7th from @littlebrown.bsky.social
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#Twice @mitchalbom1.bsky.social
Out October 7th from @littlebrown.bsky.social
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October 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New review(s) on the Gram.
#Twice @mitchalbom1.bsky.social
Out October 7th from @littlebrown.bsky.social
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#Twice @mitchalbom1.bsky.social
Out October 7th from @littlebrown.bsky.social
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I’m going to be posting less on here going forward – so why not jump over to Instagram, check out my grid and, if you feel like it, drop me a cheeky wee follow 😉
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October 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I’m going to be posting less on here going forward – so why not jump over to Instagram, check out my grid and, if you feel like it, drop me a cheeky wee follow 😉
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
October 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
October 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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I'm delighted to share the cover reveal trailer for SOLITARY AGENTS from @headlinebooks.bsky.social! Huge thanks also to @harryillingworth.bsky.social and @dhhlitagency.bsky.social
Available to pre-order from all major retailers (and local independents), Solitary Agents is out on June 4th 2026.
Available to pre-order from all major retailers (and local independents), Solitary Agents is out on June 4th 2026.
September 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I'm delighted to share the cover reveal trailer for SOLITARY AGENTS from @headlinebooks.bsky.social! Huge thanks also to @harryillingworth.bsky.social and @dhhlitagency.bsky.social
Available to pre-order from all major retailers (and local independents), Solitary Agents is out on June 4th 2026.
Available to pre-order from all major retailers (and local independents), Solitary Agents is out on June 4th 2026.
A Trio of Titans for Tuesday.
Check out my Bookstagram for three @titanbooks.bsky.social titles perfect for spooky season and beyond.
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Check out my Bookstagram for three @titanbooks.bsky.social titles perfect for spooky season and beyond.
www.instagram.com/p/DO9BI5GDKo...
September 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A Trio of Titans for Tuesday.
Check out my Bookstagram for three @titanbooks.bsky.social titles perfect for spooky season and beyond.
www.instagram.com/p/DO9BI5GDKo...
Check out my Bookstagram for three @titanbooks.bsky.social titles perfect for spooky season and beyond.
www.instagram.com/p/DO9BI5GDKo...
I’m on a podcast!
Talking about books and stuff with @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social on ‘In My Good Books’.
And pondering about the lack of male book reviewers.
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#inmygoodbooks
Talking about books and stuff with @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social on ‘In My Good Books’.
And pondering about the lack of male book reviewers.
open.spotify.com/episode/2wtf...
#inmygoodbooks
September 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I’m on a podcast!
Talking about books and stuff with @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social on ‘In My Good Books’.
And pondering about the lack of male book reviewers.
open.spotify.com/episode/2wtf...
#inmygoodbooks
Talking about books and stuff with @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social on ‘In My Good Books’.
And pondering about the lack of male book reviewers.
open.spotify.com/episode/2wtf...
#inmygoodbooks
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In today’s episode of In My Good Books I chat to @firstelevenminutes.bsky.social about book reviewing, AI, fonts and why there’s less men than women in the book reviewing community.
Why do you think that’s the case? 📚💙
Listen here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...
Why do you think that’s the case? 📚💙
Listen here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
In today’s episode of In My Good Books I chat to @firstelevenminutes.bsky.social about book reviewing, AI, fonts and why there’s less men than women in the book reviewing community.
Why do you think that’s the case? 📚💙
Listen here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...
Why do you think that’s the case? 📚💙
Listen here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...
If you’d like to vote for me in the Creative Excellence category in this year’s @thebookparty.bsky.social UK Book Blogger Awards 2025 then click the link below.
This will take you straight to the voting form where you can vote for THEFIRSTELEVENMINUTES 💛
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This will take you straight to the voting form where you can vote for THEFIRSTELEVENMINUTES 💛
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September 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
If you’d like to vote for me in the Creative Excellence category in this year’s @thebookparty.bsky.social UK Book Blogger Awards 2025 then click the link below.
This will take you straight to the voting form where you can vote for THEFIRSTELEVENMINUTES 💛
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This will take you straight to the voting form where you can vote for THEFIRSTELEVENMINUTES 💛
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New review on the Gram.
‘59 Minutes’ by @holly.bsky.social
Out 25th September from @orionbooks.bsky.social
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‘59 Minutes’ by @holly.bsky.social
Out 25th September from @orionbooks.bsky.social
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September 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
New review on the Gram.
‘59 Minutes’ by @holly.bsky.social
Out 25th September from @orionbooks.bsky.social
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‘59 Minutes’ by @holly.bsky.social
Out 25th September from @orionbooks.bsky.social
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Voting ends next Friday 26th September. If even 10% of lovely people who follow me here voted there’s a good chance of me making the shortlist 🤞
It only takes a minute ❤️
It only takes a minute ❤️
Very proud to be on the Creative Excellence award longlist for this years #UBBAs at @thebookparty.bsky.social
Take a look at my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/ and if you like what you see then VOTE VOTE VOTE.
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Take a look at my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/ and if you like what you see then VOTE VOTE VOTE.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Voting ends next Friday 26th September. If even 10% of lovely people who follow me here voted there’s a good chance of me making the shortlist 🤞
It only takes a minute ❤️
It only takes a minute ❤️
What’s this? A new @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social novel on its way? Yes!
Full details:
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Deception is released June 2026 from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
Full details:
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Deception is released June 2026 from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
What’s this? A new @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social novel on its way? Yes!
Full details:
www.instagram.com/p/DOyHs7KDKq...
Deception is released June 2026 from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
Full details:
www.instagram.com/p/DOyHs7KDKq...
Deception is released June 2026 from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
Very proud to be on the Creative Excellence award longlist for this years #UBBAs at @thebookparty.bsky.social
Take a look at my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/ and if you like what you see then VOTE VOTE VOTE.
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Take a look at my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/ and if you like what you see then VOTE VOTE VOTE.
Please.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Very proud to be on the Creative Excellence award longlist for this years #UBBAs at @thebookparty.bsky.social
Take a look at my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/ and if you like what you see then VOTE VOTE VOTE.
Please.
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Take a look at my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/ and if you like what you see then VOTE VOTE VOTE.
Please.
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Two for Tuesday on the Gram.
@seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social – Black Water Rising
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@canelobooks.bsky.social
@seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social – Black Water Rising
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@canelobooks.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Two for Tuesday on the Gram.
@seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social – Black Water Rising
www.instagram.com/p/DOq4juXjC6...
@canelobooks.bsky.social
@seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social – Black Water Rising
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@canelobooks.bsky.social
Jack’s back!
Read my review of #AnythingForHer by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social
It’s the first in a series of posts featuring new covers of Jack’s back catalogue.
Thank you @tracyfenton.bsky.social and publisher Simon & Schuster UK for having me on board.
www.instagram.com/p/DOnKWF2DAi...
Read my review of #AnythingForHer by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social
It’s the first in a series of posts featuring new covers of Jack’s back catalogue.
Thank you @tracyfenton.bsky.social and publisher Simon & Schuster UK for having me on board.
www.instagram.com/p/DOnKWF2DAi...
September 15, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Jack’s back!
Read my review of #AnythingForHer by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social
It’s the first in a series of posts featuring new covers of Jack’s back catalogue.
Thank you @tracyfenton.bsky.social and publisher Simon & Schuster UK for having me on board.
www.instagram.com/p/DOnKWF2DAi...
Read my review of #AnythingForHer by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social
It’s the first in a series of posts featuring new covers of Jack’s back catalogue.
Thank you @tracyfenton.bsky.social and publisher Simon & Schuster UK for having me on board.
www.instagram.com/p/DOnKWF2DAi...