Annabel 📚
@annabelcleo.bsky.social
📚 2025: 19/52
📖 Currently reading:
Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer
Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins
🎧 Currently listening:
Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton
Re-read of Murderbot Series
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📖 Currently reading:
Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer
Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins
🎧 Currently listening:
Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton
Re-read of Murderbot Series
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16
Unravelling Oliver, Liz Nugent
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
I do enjoy a quick read - finished this one in less than 24 hours. A quirky little why-dunnit which was a tad predictable but ultimately satisfying.
#booksky #quickreviews #thrillerbooks
Unravelling Oliver, Liz Nugent
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
I do enjoy a quick read - finished this one in less than 24 hours. A quirky little why-dunnit which was a tad predictable but ultimately satisfying.
#booksky #quickreviews #thrillerbooks
March 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
16
Unravelling Oliver, Liz Nugent
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
I do enjoy a quick read - finished this one in less than 24 hours. A quirky little why-dunnit which was a tad predictable but ultimately satisfying.
#booksky #quickreviews #thrillerbooks
Unravelling Oliver, Liz Nugent
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
I do enjoy a quick read - finished this one in less than 24 hours. A quirky little why-dunnit which was a tad predictable but ultimately satisfying.
#booksky #quickreviews #thrillerbooks
15
Oh, Sister, Jodie Chapman
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
What a beautiful book, really interesting to get a glance into a religion a lot of people seem to think is a bit of a joke but has such terrible impact on the people affected. Looking forward to our book club discussion on this one.
#booksky
Oh, Sister, Jodie Chapman
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
What a beautiful book, really interesting to get a glance into a religion a lot of people seem to think is a bit of a joke but has such terrible impact on the people affected. Looking forward to our book club discussion on this one.
#booksky
March 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
15
Oh, Sister, Jodie Chapman
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
What a beautiful book, really interesting to get a glance into a religion a lot of people seem to think is a bit of a joke but has such terrible impact on the people affected. Looking forward to our book club discussion on this one.
#booksky
Oh, Sister, Jodie Chapman
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
What a beautiful book, really interesting to get a glance into a religion a lot of people seem to think is a bit of a joke but has such terrible impact on the people affected. Looking forward to our book club discussion on this one.
#booksky
14
Razorblade Tears, S A Cosby
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I enjoyed this one but wasn’t my favourite SAC I’ve read. Some of the dialogue and action were a bit far fetched but overall it was a fun read.
#books #shortreviews #booksky #SACOSBY #razorbladetears
Razorblade Tears, S A Cosby
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I enjoyed this one but wasn’t my favourite SAC I’ve read. Some of the dialogue and action were a bit far fetched but overall it was a fun read.
#books #shortreviews #booksky #SACOSBY #razorbladetears
March 21, 2025 at 6:50 AM
14
Razorblade Tears, S A Cosby
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I enjoyed this one but wasn’t my favourite SAC I’ve read. Some of the dialogue and action were a bit far fetched but overall it was a fun read.
#books #shortreviews #booksky #SACOSBY #razorbladetears
Razorblade Tears, S A Cosby
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I enjoyed this one but wasn’t my favourite SAC I’ve read. Some of the dialogue and action were a bit far fetched but overall it was a fun read.
#books #shortreviews #booksky #SACOSBY #razorbladetears
11
Dear Edward, Ann Napolitano
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I spent this whole book waiting for a real gut punch that just never came. Also why were the letters not even introduced until like page 240?!
Dear Edward, Ann Napolitano
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I spent this whole book waiting for a real gut punch that just never came. Also why were the letters not even introduced until like page 240?!
March 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
11
Dear Edward, Ann Napolitano
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I spent this whole book waiting for a real gut punch that just never came. Also why were the letters not even introduced until like page 240?!
Dear Edward, Ann Napolitano
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️
I spent this whole book waiting for a real gut punch that just never came. Also why were the letters not even introduced until like page 240?!
07
Heavenly Tyrant, Xiran Jay Zhao
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
This was not as good as Iron Widow. Pacing was off and felt a little preachy at times. I still had a good time - maybe expectations were too high after the long wait for release 🥲
Heavenly Tyrant, Xiran Jay Zhao
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
This was not as good as Iron Widow. Pacing was off and felt a little preachy at times. I still had a good time - maybe expectations were too high after the long wait for release 🥲
February 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
07
Heavenly Tyrant, Xiran Jay Zhao
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
This was not as good as Iron Widow. Pacing was off and felt a little preachy at times. I still had a good time - maybe expectations were too high after the long wait for release 🥲
Heavenly Tyrant, Xiran Jay Zhao
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
This was not as good as Iron Widow. Pacing was off and felt a little preachy at times. I still had a good time - maybe expectations were too high after the long wait for release 🥲
Attempted to start Heavenly Tyrants, immediately had no clue what the fuck was going on. Had to admit defeat and give this a quick reread first 😂
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#heavenlytyrants #ironwidow
@xiranjayzhao.bsky.social
#heavenlytyrants #ironwidow
January 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Attempted to start Heavenly Tyrants, immediately had no clue what the fuck was going on. Had to admit defeat and give this a quick reread first 😂
@xiranjayzhao.bsky.social
#heavenlytyrants #ironwidow
@xiranjayzhao.bsky.social
#heavenlytyrants #ironwidow
04
Alperton Angels, Janice Hallett
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Is this a literary masterpiece? No. Did I have a good time? Absolutely.
Enjoyed this a lot more than The Appeal 👀
Alperton Angels, Janice Hallett
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Is this a literary masterpiece? No. Did I have a good time? Absolutely.
Enjoyed this a lot more than The Appeal 👀
January 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
04
Alperton Angels, Janice Hallett
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Is this a literary masterpiece? No. Did I have a good time? Absolutely.
Enjoyed this a lot more than The Appeal 👀
Alperton Angels, Janice Hallett
📖 Physical
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Is this a literary masterpiece? No. Did I have a good time? Absolutely.
Enjoyed this a lot more than The Appeal 👀
I love a bit of mixed media and always fly through this format. My second Janice Hallett book and enjoying so far - definitely higher stakes than The Appeal 😂
#books #booksky #mixedmedia #murdermystery
#books #booksky #mixedmedia #murdermystery
January 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I love a bit of mixed media and always fly through this format. My second Janice Hallett book and enjoying so far - definitely higher stakes than The Appeal 😂
#books #booksky #mixedmedia #murdermystery
#books #booksky #mixedmedia #murdermystery
Couldn’t resist a visit to an indie bookshop today and picked up this pink beauty 👌🏻
#booksky #nightcrawling #indiebookshop
#booksky #nightcrawling #indiebookshop
January 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Couldn’t resist a visit to an indie bookshop today and picked up this pink beauty 👌🏻
#booksky #nightcrawling #indiebookshop
#booksky #nightcrawling #indiebookshop
02 1984, George Orwell
📖 Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a terrifying bummer.
📖 Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a terrifying bummer.
January 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
02 1984, George Orwell
📖 Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a terrifying bummer.
📖 Paperback
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a terrifying bummer.
01
Thrum, Meg Smitherman
📖 Kindle Unlimited
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Weird, creepy, not really my thing.
Thrum, Meg Smitherman
📖 Kindle Unlimited
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Weird, creepy, not really my thing.
January 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
01
Thrum, Meg Smitherman
📖 Kindle Unlimited
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Weird, creepy, not really my thing.
Thrum, Meg Smitherman
📖 Kindle Unlimited
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Weird, creepy, not really my thing.
My new kindle sticker setup is giving me bookish joy today 👌🏻
December 28, 2024 at 7:11 PM
My new kindle sticker setup is giving me bookish joy today 👌🏻
If An Egyptian Cannot Speak English, Noor Naga
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
Beautifully written, I was totally gripped. Considering it was a debut this is pretty amazing but I’m just not sure if maybe it was a little bit TOO clever?
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
Beautifully written, I was totally gripped. Considering it was a debut this is pretty amazing but I’m just not sure if maybe it was a little bit TOO clever?
December 28, 2024 at 10:22 AM
If An Egyptian Cannot Speak English, Noor Naga
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
Beautifully written, I was totally gripped. Considering it was a debut this is pretty amazing but I’m just not sure if maybe it was a little bit TOO clever?
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.5)
Beautifully written, I was totally gripped. Considering it was a debut this is pretty amazing but I’m just not sure if maybe it was a little bit TOO clever?
I picked this for our book club read for January - had no idea it wasn’t actually published in the UK 😂
I’ve just finished part one and I’m really enjoying it so far but I have no idea wtf is going on 🙈
I’ve just finished part one and I’m really enjoying it so far but I have no idea wtf is going on 🙈
December 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM
I picked this for our book club read for January - had no idea it wasn’t actually published in the UK 😂
I’ve just finished part one and I’m really enjoying it so far but I have no idea wtf is going on 🙈
I’ve just finished part one and I’m really enjoying it so far but I have no idea wtf is going on 🙈
Such a gorgeous edition of 1984, I had to dive into this first from my new stack 🥰
December 26, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Such a gorgeous edition of 1984, I had to dive into this first from my new stack 🥰
Want to read more physical books in 2025 and be less reliant on Mr Bezos’ empire.
Here’s my little haul from my hometown independent bookseller today 🙏🏻
My partner made me buy 1984 because he was appalled I hadn’t read it yet 🙈
Here’s my little haul from my hometown independent bookseller today 🙏🏻
My partner made me buy 1984 because he was appalled I hadn’t read it yet 🙈
December 24, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Want to read more physical books in 2025 and be less reliant on Mr Bezos’ empire.
Here’s my little haul from my hometown independent bookseller today 🙏🏻
My partner made me buy 1984 because he was appalled I hadn’t read it yet 🙈
Here’s my little haul from my hometown independent bookseller today 🙏🏻
My partner made me buy 1984 because he was appalled I hadn’t read it yet 🙈
Lazy day with a book planned for today after a hectic few weeks 🥰
December 22, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Lazy day with a book planned for today after a hectic few weeks 🥰
Last month’s book club read on its way to a new home via my local little free library 🙏🏻
Have to admit I only read two chapters of this but hopefully it will find a home with someone who will appreciate it 🥰
Have to admit I only read two chapters of this but hopefully it will find a home with someone who will appreciate it 🥰
December 15, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Last month’s book club read on its way to a new home via my local little free library 🙏🏻
Have to admit I only read two chapters of this but hopefully it will find a home with someone who will appreciate it 🥰
Have to admit I only read two chapters of this but hopefully it will find a home with someone who will appreciate it 🥰
Antimatter Blues, Edward Ashton
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Love the character of Mickey and his relationship with Speaker reminded me a little of Project Hail Mary - but overall I had less fun with this than the first book.
Without silly deaths and resurrections the premise is a bit lost IMO 💀
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Love the character of Mickey and his relationship with Speaker reminded me a little of Project Hail Mary - but overall I had less fun with this than the first book.
Without silly deaths and resurrections the premise is a bit lost IMO 💀
December 14, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Antimatter Blues, Edward Ashton
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Love the character of Mickey and his relationship with Speaker reminded me a little of Project Hail Mary - but overall I had less fun with this than the first book.
Without silly deaths and resurrections the premise is a bit lost IMO 💀
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5)
Love the character of Mickey and his relationship with Speaker reminded me a little of Project Hail Mary - but overall I had less fun with this than the first book.
Without silly deaths and resurrections the premise is a bit lost IMO 💀
A Closed and Common Orbit, Becky Chambers
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I put off reading this after Long Way and I have no idea why because I ADORED this book. Much better than book one IMO, and I absolutely sobbed at the end (ifykyk) 😭
Taking a quick break to read some different authors before I start book 3
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I put off reading this after Long Way and I have no idea why because I ADORED this book. Much better than book one IMO, and I absolutely sobbed at the end (ifykyk) 😭
Taking a quick break to read some different authors before I start book 3
December 8, 2024 at 2:47 PM
A Closed and Common Orbit, Becky Chambers
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I put off reading this after Long Way and I have no idea why because I ADORED this book. Much better than book one IMO, and I absolutely sobbed at the end (ifykyk) 😭
Taking a quick break to read some different authors before I start book 3
📖 Kindle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I put off reading this after Long Way and I have no idea why because I ADORED this book. Much better than book one IMO, and I absolutely sobbed at the end (ifykyk) 😭
Taking a quick break to read some different authors before I start book 3
Service Model, Adrian Tchaikovsky
🎧 Audible
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (2.5)
Finally finished this (one of the slump causers) and I’m sad to say I didn’t enjoy it all that much.
Maybe because I listened on audio, or my expectations were too high but it just felt repetitive and a bit obvious. 🤷🏻♀️
🎧 Audible
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (2.5)
Finally finished this (one of the slump causers) and I’m sad to say I didn’t enjoy it all that much.
Maybe because I listened on audio, or my expectations were too high but it just felt repetitive and a bit obvious. 🤷🏻♀️
December 8, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Service Model, Adrian Tchaikovsky
🎧 Audible
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (2.5)
Finally finished this (one of the slump causers) and I’m sad to say I didn’t enjoy it all that much.
Maybe because I listened on audio, or my expectations were too high but it just felt repetitive and a bit obvious. 🤷🏻♀️
🎧 Audible
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (2.5)
Finally finished this (one of the slump causers) and I’m sad to say I didn’t enjoy it all that much.
Maybe because I listened on audio, or my expectations were too high but it just felt repetitive and a bit obvious. 🤷🏻♀️
Hello BlueSky 👋🏻
Obligatory intro post 🫡
Annabel/Annie, Leeds, Marketing boring products since 2013 ✌🏻
I read more than the average human and thought I’d make myself an account to post my bookish thoughts and stop boring my friends and partner 🤪
Obligatory intro post 🫡
Annabel/Annie, Leeds, Marketing boring products since 2013 ✌🏻
I read more than the average human and thought I’d make myself an account to post my bookish thoughts and stop boring my friends and partner 🤪
December 5, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Hello BlueSky 👋🏻
Obligatory intro post 🫡
Annabel/Annie, Leeds, Marketing boring products since 2013 ✌🏻
I read more than the average human and thought I’d make myself an account to post my bookish thoughts and stop boring my friends and partner 🤪
Obligatory intro post 🫡
Annabel/Annie, Leeds, Marketing boring products since 2013 ✌🏻
I read more than the average human and thought I’d make myself an account to post my bookish thoughts and stop boring my friends and partner 🤪