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Sarah @ Sarah’s Vignettes 💙📚 Book reviewer
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Sarah @ Sarah’s Vignettes 💙📚 Book reviewer @sarahswan.bsky.social · Nov 12
Hey #BookSky 👋 I thought I’d introduce myself 💙📚

I’m Sarah. I've been writing about books since 2017 on my blog Sarah's Vignettes. I enjoy reading fiction, esp. contemporary, literary, historical, crime, and thrillers.

Looking forward to the wholesome book chat 😊

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A couple of books I bought recently 💙📚

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August 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Delighted to be sharing my #review of the latest novel from one of my favourite authors: THE FOREST HIDEAWAY by Sharon Gosling. Read more: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2025/08/21/t...

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August 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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I’m excited to share my thoughts on the compelling and thought-provoking THE SECRETS OF DRAGONFLY LODGE by @rachelhore.bsky.social on the blog today as part of the blog tour. Read my review: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/t... 💙📚

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July 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Oooo, it’s always a good day when a new novel by Sharon Gosling comes through the letterbox. Looking forward to reading #TheForestHideaway for the blog tour in August. Thanks a lot @simonandschuster.bsky.social 💙📚 #booksky #bookcommunity
July 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Today on my blog I'm sharing my review of ONE SUMMER IN PROVENCE by @carol4olivefarm.bsky.social. My thanks to Corvus for sending me the book ahead of publication! Read my review here: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2025/06/22/o... 💙📚
One Summer in Provence by Carol Drinkwater
One Summer in Provence follows Celia Grey, who invites her long-lost son to a celebration, risking her seemingly perfect life and marriage. The story explores themes of betrayal, love, and identity…
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June 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Hugest thanks to the lovely SJ for this hot and sizzling book post 🥰 SLOW BURN is the debut novel from Oti Mabuse coming from Simon and Schuster UK in September 💃

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June 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Now with a working link 🤞

Today on Sarah’s Vignettes, I’m sharing my #review of THE GOLDEN HOUR by @katelordbrown.bsky.social. Thanks to Simon and Schuster UK for having me on the #blog tour. Read my review: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/t...

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The Golden Hour by Kate Lord Brown displayed upright between two black metal bookends shaped like reclining figures. A small green plant in a decorative black and white pot sits to the left, all arranged on a neutral surface against a plain wall.
April 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Today on Sarah’s Vignettes, I’m sharing my #review of THE GOLDEN HOUR by @katelordbrown.bsky.social. Thanks to Simon and Schuster UK for having me on the #blog tour. Read my review: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/the… 💙#bookskyk#bookcommunityty
The Golden Hour by Kate Lord Brown displayed upright between two black metal bookends shaped like reclining figures. A small green plant in a decorative black and white pot sits to the left, all arranged on a neutral surface against a plain wall.
April 16, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Thanks @swiftpress.bsky.social for sending me #DraytonandMackenzie by Alex Starritt. It sounds great! Publishing July 2025 💙📚 #BookCommunity #booksky
Front cover of the book Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt, propped on a cushioned chair. The vibrant cover features a bold blue, yellow, and white design with swirling patterns and a central rosette symbol. Behind the book is a cushion embroidered with a Quentin Blake-style illustration and the quote: ‘What sort of book would you like to read next?’ with a visible Roald Dahl tag. Back cover of Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt. The text describes the story of two contrasting men, James Drayton and Roland Mackenzie, whose unexpected reunion sparks a plan that could change the world. The description highlights themes of friendship, ambition, and impact against a backdrop of 21st-century upheaval. A short author bio notes that this is Starritt’s third novel. The bottom section identifies the book as an uncorrected proof copy, set for July 2025 publication.
March 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Thrilled to receive a copy of One Summer in Provence by @carol4olivefarm.bsky.social, out in July! Thank you @atlanticbooks.bsky.social 💙📚 #BookCommunity
A proof copy of the book One Summer in Provence by Carol Drinkwater is propped up on a white wicker chair with a cushion behind it. The cushion features an illustration of a girl holding books and a quote that reads, “What sort of book would you like to read next?” The chair is part of a cozy reading nook with patterned cushions. A printed promotional sheet for One Summer in Provence by Carol Drinkwater is placed on a polka-dotted tablecloth. The sheet includes the book cover, a summary of the story, and a brief biography of the author. The Corvus Books logo is visible at the top, along with a quote praising the author.
March 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the Simon & Schuster offices in London for a showcase of 8 of the hottest titles coming out under the Books and The City imprint this year. More about the night, the authors and their novels on my blog: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2025/02/17/b... 💙📚
A book haul display from the Books and the City 2025 Showcase, featuring a variety of books, a reading journal, and stationery items arranged on a table. On the left, a tall stack of colourful books includes titles such as One in a Million by Beverley Kendall, Book Boyfriend by Lucy Vine, Unloved by Peyton Corinne, and more. In the centre, two upright books, Them Girls by Eva Verde and The Forest Hideaway by Sharon Gosling, stand prominently. To the right, a reading journal, a bookmark with a pink tassel, a pencil, a pen, a small notebook, and a love hearts candy are placed on the table. A postcard for Reality Check by Lizzie Huxley-Jones is also included in the display.
February 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Had lots of fun at the Simon and Schuster #TeamBATC2025Showcase tonight. More about all the fantastic fiction soon! I’m starting #TheGoldenHour by @katelordbrown.bsky.social on the journey home - so excited to dive in 💙📚 #RespectRomFic
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February 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Thoroughly fascinating episode of #InsideTheFactory tonight. A look into how a cloth bound hardback book is made at Clays in Suffolk, UK. Brilliant 🤩💙📚
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January 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Cracking episode of #TheTraitors UK tonight!
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January 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Here's a picture of the #sunrise in #London yesterday 💙📚
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January 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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A wintery walk around Nymans @nationaltrust.bsky.social. The recreation of C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in the house was great 💙📚 #booksky
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January 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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#HappyNewYear 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ 🥳

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December 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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I was a very lucky #bookworm this Christmas 💙📚 I received three books: a mixture of a #Japanese cult classic, a memoir, and an adventure story. Here is more about them: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2024/12/31/m...

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December 31, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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Tell me you’re a fan of an author’s work without telling me you’re a fan 😍 Have been clearing and tidying bookshelves today 💙📚

@carol4olivefarm.bsky.social #booksky #bookcommunity
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December 30, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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Pure joy 🤩 #GavinAndStacey
December 25, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🥰

#bookcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #christmas
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December 25, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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I adore this tradition 🥰 💙📚 @booksaremybag.bsky.social

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December 24, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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Happy #ChristmasEve 🎄

#bookcommunity #booksky 💙📚 #christmas
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December 24, 2024 at 8:21 AM
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Home For Christmas by Heidi Swain
Review from @sarahswan.bsky.social

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Home For Christmas by Heidi Swain
I’m a great believer in that certain books or authors come to us at the right time. Home For Christmas was my first trip to the fictional Fenland town of Wynbridge and it won’t be my last! This was…
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December 20, 2024 at 8:34 AM
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I loved HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by @heidiswain.bsky.social 🎄 It was just the #book I needed to put me in the festive spirit! I’m sharing my #review on my #blog today: sarahsvignettes.wordpress.com/2024/12/20/h...

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December 20, 2024 at 7:14 AM