Mandie Griffiths
@mandie163.bsky.social
Crazy dog lady, avid book collector
My Mother's Photograph by Laura Sweeney | #bookreview | @bookouture @laura_c_sweeney portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/16/m...
My Mother’s Photograph by Laura Sweeney | #bookreview | @bookouture @laura_c_sweeney
At the Edinburgh Women’s Fiction Festival earlier this year, I had the pleasure of sitting beside and chatting with author Laura Sweeney. We were talking about her books and I admit that I fe…
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November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
My Mother's Photograph by Laura Sweeney | #bookreview | @bookouture @laura_c_sweeney portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/16/m...
COVER REVEAL!! Don't Forget The Crazy by Lucy Kaufman #coverreveal #dontforgetthecrazy aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/c...
COVER REVEAL!! Don’t Forget The Crazy by Lucy Kaufman #coverreveal #dontforgetthecrazy
Happy Sunday!! Today I’m helping reveal the cover for Lucy Kaufman’s forthcoming short story Don’t Forget The Crazy.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:11 AM
COVER REVEAL!! Don't Forget The Crazy by Lucy Kaufman #coverreveal #dontforgetthecrazy aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/16/c...
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Sue Roberts #author of Home This Christmas | @bookouture portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/15/f...
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Sue Roberts #author of Home This Christmas | @bookouture
I’m delighted to be joined by Sue Roberts today, author of Home This Christmas. Home This Christmas was published by Bookouture in October and available now in digital format: full details be…
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November 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Sue Roberts #author of Home This Christmas | @bookouture portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/15/f...
First Line Friday 14th November 2025: Christmas at Flora's House by Freya North | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/14/f...
First Line Friday 14th November 2025: Christmas at Flora’s House by Freya North | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚
We’re almost half way through November and although I’m itching to get stuck into my Christmas reading, this novella is only my third fiction read so far! I adored Little Wing by Freya …
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
First Line Friday 14th November 2025: Christmas at Flora's House by Freya North | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/14/f...
COVER REVEAL!! The Entrepreneur’s Almanack by Robin Bennett #coverreveal #theentrepreneursalmanack aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/c...
COVER REVEAL!! The Entrepreneur’s Almanack by Robin Bennett #coverreveal #theentrepreneursalmanack
Happy Friday! Today I’m joining the cover reveal for Robin Bennett’s The Entrepreneur’s Almanack.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
COVER REVEAL!! The Entrepreneur’s Almanack by Robin Bennett #coverreveal #theentrepreneursalmanack aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/c...
The Echoes by Evie Wyld jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/14/t...
The Echoes by Evie Wyld
Today I step outside of my normal genre reading to share my thoughts on The Echoes by Evie Wyld. I ended up with an unexpected copy of this book, but having looked at the blurb and read a few revie…
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November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Pilgrim’s War by Michael Jecks #pilgrimswar #spotlight #bookpromo #boldwoodbloggers aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/p...
Pilgrim’s War by Michael Jecks #pilgrimswar #spotlight #bookpromo #boldwoodbloggers
Happy Thursday! Today I’m shining a spotlight on Michael Jecks’ latest historical fictional saga Pilgrim’s War, set against the backdrop of the epic Crusades War.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Pilgrim’s War by Michael Jecks #pilgrimswar #spotlight #bookpromo #boldwoodbloggers aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/13/p...
The Little Book of Christmas and Hogmanay by Anna Marshall | #bookreview #Christmas #Hogmanay | @BirlinnBooks portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/13/t...
The Little Book of Christmas and Hogmanay by Anna Marshall | #bookreview #Christmas #Hogmanay | @BirlinnBooks
The Little Book of Christmas and Hogmanay is a brilliant wee book that would be a perfect gift for the Scot in your life whether at home or abroad. It’s a book you might want to think about g…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Little Book of Christmas and Hogmanay by Anna Marshall | #bookreview #Christmas #Hogmanay | @BirlinnBooks portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/13/t...
The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/13/t...
The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Nicola Upson, The Christmas Clue, a wonderful festive mystery featuring the couple who invented Cluedo! My thanks to publisher Faber Books…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
The Christmas Clue by Nicola Upson jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/13/t...
Staying in With Albina du Boisrouvray lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/13/s...
Staying in With Albina du Boisrouvray
It’s my pleasure to welcome a brand new to me author, Albina du Boisrouvray to stay in with me today and tell me all about her latest book. My thanks to Grace Pilkington for putting us in touch wit…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Staying in With Albina du Boisrouvray lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/13/s...
The Night Before Christmas by Alex Pine jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/12/t...
The Night Before Christmas by Alex Pine
Today I am continuing my DI James Walker series catch up with a review of Alex Pine’s The Night Before Christmas. I am really enjoying this series and this was another absolute cracker. Here&…
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Night Before Christmas by Alex Pine jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/12/t...
Whatever Will Be Will Be by Felix White #bookreview #whateverwillbewillbe #facup #football #blogtour aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/w...
Whatever Will Be Will Be by Felix White #bookreview #whateverwillbewillbe #facup #football #blogtour
Happy Wednesday! Today I’m thrilled to be closing the blog tour celebrating Whatever Will Be, Will Be from sports fan and musician Felix White.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Whatever Will Be Will Be by Felix White #bookreview #whateverwillbewillbe #facup #football #blogtour aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/w...
The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr #bookreview hookedfrompageoneblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/t...
The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr #bookreview
On my blog today, I’m sharing my thoughts on the new novel by Paul Bradley Carr, The Confessions. BLURB AI bot LLIAM powers society – but today, he went offline. Shops shut, planes were…
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November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Confessions by Paul Bradley Carr #bookreview hookedfrompageoneblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/t...
WWW Wednesday 12th November 2025: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/12/w...
WWW Wednesday 12th November 2025: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚
What am I currently reading? I’ve got a few different books on the go just now. I’m reading My Mother’s Photograph by Laura Sweeney, a dual time line novel which I’m really …
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November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
WWW Wednesday 12th November 2025: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/12/w...
WWW Wednesdays (12 November 2025)! What are you reading this week? #WWWWednesdays aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/w...
WWW Wednesdays (12 November 2025)! What are you reading this week? #WWWWednesdays
Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday!
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November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
WWW Wednesdays (12 November 2025)! What are you reading this week? #WWWWednesdays aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/w...
Cosmetics to Go: The Story of the Company that came before LUSH by Mira Manga lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/12/c...
Cosmetics to Go: The Story of the Company that came before LUSH by Mira Manga
I was most surprised when Abi Herbert from Lush got in touch to ask if I would be interested in reviewing a copy of Cosmetics to Go: The Story of the Company that came before LUSH by Mira Manga. I …
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November 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Cosmetics to Go: The Story of the Company that came before LUSH by Mira Manga lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/12/c...
Celebrating Storytellers: Helen Hollick Features When Secrets Bloom alluringcreations.co.za/wp/celebrati...
Celebrating Storytellers: Helen Hollick Features When Secrets Bloom
Wonderful Helen Hollick - bestselling author and historian - features my new book series Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows of which When Secrets Bloom is the first volume, on her blog.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The Orchid Hunter's Daughter by Jane Anderson | #HistoricalFiction #bookreview #BookSky 💙📚 | @janesanderson15 @lovebookstours portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/11/t...
The Orchid Hunter’s Daughter by Jane Anderson | #HistoricalFiction #bookreview #BookSky 💙📚 | @janesanderson15 @lovebookstours
I’m delighted to be sharing my review Jane Anderson’s new historical fiction novel, The Orchid Hunter’s Daughter, which is published this very day. I’m excited to be going t…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Orchid Hunter's Daughter by Jane Anderson | #HistoricalFiction #bookreview #BookSky 💙📚 | @janesanderson15 @lovebookstours portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/11/t...
Top Ten Tuesday 11th November 2025: Ten books set in times of war | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/11/t...
Top Ten Tuesday 11th November 2025: Ten books set in times of war | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚
This week’s topic: books set in times of war As it’s Remembrance Day today, I’m deviating from the nominated topic (yes, again!) and have chosen ten books set either wholly or par…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Top Ten Tuesday 11th November 2025: Ten books set in times of war | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/11/t...
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/11/t...
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new Christmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict, The Christmas Cracker Killer. The book sees the return of puzzle setter, Edie O’Sullivan, which made me very…
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November 11, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/11/t...
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict jenmedsbookreviews.com/2025/11/11/t...
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
Today I am absolutely delighted to be sharing my thoughts on the brand new Christmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict, The Christmas Cracker Killer. My thanks to publisher Simon & Schuster for t…
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November 11, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Giveaway: Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/11/g...
Giveaway: Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson
You all know that I’m a huge fan of Milly Johnson – and I’m delighted that she’s become a true personal friend over the years. To celebrate Milly’s latest book, Let The Bells Ring Out which …
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November 11, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Giveaway: Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/11/g...
#MusicMonday - Something keeps on pulling me closer… aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/m...
#MusicMonday – Something keeps on pulling me closer…
Whoop whoop! Welcome to this week’s #MusicMonday! This is my opportunity to share a track of my liking with you lovely people, all in the name of #MusicMonday, the brainchild of the Tatto…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#MusicMonday - Something keeps on pulling me closer… aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/m...
Before Her Eyes by Jack Jordan #beforehereyes #blogathon #bookreview aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/b...
Before Her Eyes by Jack Jordan #beforehereyes #blogathon #bookreview
Happy Monday! Today I’m back with Jack Jordan and Before Her Eyes, his third thriller first published 7 years ago!! And yes, I read it back then.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Before Her Eyes by Jack Jordan #beforehereyes #blogathon #bookreview aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/b...
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Kathryn Croft #author of The Christmas Party | @Bookouture @katcroft portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/10/f...
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Kathryn Croft #author of The Christmas Party | @Bookouture @katcroft
I’m delighted to be joined by Kathryn today, author of The Christmas Party. The Christmas Party was published by Bookouture in October and available now in as an e-book: full details below. O…
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November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Kathryn Croft #author of The Christmas Party | @Bookouture @katcroft portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/10/f...