@austennerd.bsky.social
Reader extraordinaire 😁. French, European, Anglophile. Loves reading books, talking about books and buying books. Can also be found baking and walking my dogs when not working for the NHS.
I read Seascraper by Benjamin Wood - amazing and One Boat by Jonathan Buckley which was just ok I would say.
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I read Seascraper by Benjamin Wood - amazing and One Boat by Jonathan Buckley which was just ok I would say.
It is quirky but not all of his books are. The only ones I have seen in translation are The Henry Pick Mystery and Charlotte. Both are great. Definitely recommend him. He is prolific and brilliant.
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It is quirky but not all of his books are. The only ones I have seen in translation are The Henry Pick Mystery and Charlotte. Both are great. Definitely recommend him. He is prolific and brilliant.
Still about 75 so loads 😄
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Still about 75 so loads 😄
I can definitely do the first as I will be on leave and can try and do the 24th if I am home on time which I should be.
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I can definitely do the first as I will be on leave and can try and do the 24th if I am home on time which I should be.
I could give it a go 😁
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I could give it a go 😁
Would love to sadly I leave my house around 6.30 and never get back until around 7pm so not much time for tea. Will find a day though.
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Would love to sadly I leave my house around 6.30 and never get back until around 7pm so not much time for tea. Will find a day though.
The French novel is this one. I am a big fan of Foenkinos so loving it.
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The French novel is this one. I am a big fan of Foenkinos so loving it.
Am good thank you. Had a little foray in Croatia, Austria and Burma recently. For some reason I have also read a number of Norwegian novels in the last few weeks. All 3 amazing. #devonbookhour
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Am good thank you. Had a little foray in Croatia, Austria and Burma recently. For some reason I have also read a number of Norwegian novels in the last few weeks. All 3 amazing. #devonbookhour
Not read any of the shortlist although I will read the winner whatever it is. I did read 2 on the long list though.
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Not read any of the shortlist although I will read the winner whatever it is. I did read 2 on the long list though.
Wow … that is a lot of books. I had 4 on the go last week: poetry, a non-fiction, a written novel and an audiobook but I felt it was a bit much. Right now am just reading one French novel although will start my audiobook on my commute to north Devon tomorrow.
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wow … that is a lot of books. I had 4 on the go last week: poetry, a non-fiction, a written novel and an audiobook but I felt it was a bit much. Right now am just reading one French novel although will start my audiobook on my commute to north Devon tomorrow.
Books have been my companions forever and I can’t imagine my life without them.
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Books have been my companions forever and I can’t imagine my life without them.
That is brilliant news.
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
That is brilliant news.
Me too. Loved both but I think Silver Sparrow is better. I just could not put it down although it is about 6 months ago now that I read it.
October 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Me too. Loved both but I think Silver Sparrow is better. I just could not put it down although it is about 6 months ago now that I read it.
I so loved that book. ❤️
October 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I so loved that book. ❤️
I love a list always … up for that 😁
October 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I love a list always … up for that 😁
Sorry to hear that. Maybe a Friday then as I am off every other one at the minute. Will find some dates. #devonbookhour
October 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sorry to hear that. Maybe a Friday then as I am off every other one at the minute. Will find some dates. #devonbookhour
Am only just at the start but essentially it is about moving away from absolutism and taking the time to listen to each other rather than wanting people to be ‘perfect’ or risk being shunned. Social media very good at being black or white #devonbookhour
October 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Am only just at the start but essentially it is about moving away from absolutism and taking the time to listen to each other rather than wanting people to be ‘perfect’ or risk being shunned. Social media very good at being black or white #devonbookhour
Look interesting. Not read either. Let us know how you get on.
October 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Look interesting. Not read either. Let us know how you get on.
Sounds good. Let me know when you are back from your travels. #devonbookhour
October 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Sounds good. Let me know when you are back from your travels. #devonbookhour
Interesting. I am also reading a NF ‘Six conversations were scared to have’ by @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social … fascinating about why discourse is so polarised currently and how we can try and redress this. #devonbookbour
October 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Interesting. I am also reading a NF ‘Six conversations were scared to have’ by @theguiltyfeminist.bsky.social … fascinating about why discourse is so polarised currently and how we can try and redress this. #devonbookbour
Lucky you and yes please and I will try not to keep it 5 years this time 😁. #devonbookhour Thanks
October 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Lucky you and yes please and I will try not to keep it 5 years this time 😁. #devonbookhour Thanks
Oooo I have not done Burkina Faso yet so thank you. Is the original in French do you know?
October 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Oooo I have not done Burkina Faso yet so thank you. Is the original in French do you know?
I really want The Land in Winter. Never read him but it sounds right up my street. Not heard of the other one. What did you like about it?
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I really want The Land in Winter. Never read him but it sounds right up my street. Not heard of the other one. What did you like about it?
I am actually here on time for once. What is everyone’s book news #devonbookhour #booksky 📚💙
October 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I am actually here on time for once. What is everyone’s book news #devonbookhour #booksky 📚💙