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Kate Eveleigh
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I read books and support Bradford City.
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for A Complicated Woman by Rebecca Lucy Taylor. Here's my review:

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Rebecca Lucy Taylor: A Complicated Woman
Yup Today I’m joining the blog tour for A Complicated Woman. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book. Blurb: So…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing Scars Of Silence by Johana Gustawsson for the blog tour:

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Johana Gustawsson: Scars Of Silence
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Scars Of Silence. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Twenty-thr…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Today I'm back on the Jack Jordan blogathon with my review of Before Her Eyes:

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Jack Jordan: Before Her Eyes
Today I’m back with the Jack Jordan blogathon and I’m sharing my review of Before Her Eyes. It’s written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the tour and to the publish…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Whatever Will Be Will Be: A Matter Of Life And Football by Felix White. Here's my review:

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Felix White: Whatever Will Be Will Be: A Matter Of Life And Football
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Whatever Will Be Will Be: A Matter Of Life And Football. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher fo…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Today I'm reviewing Flora by Linda O'Byrne for the blog tour:

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Linda O’Byrne: Flora
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Flora. My review is written with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the tour. Blurb: In 1837 it is not considered desirable for a young lady …
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November 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Last week, I went to see The Bluetones, who were supported by Canned Pineapple - a band I'd never heard of before. For #MusicMonday I'm sharing one of their tracks:

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#MusicMonday #84 – She’s got him by the grip of his veins
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Black As Death by @liljawriter.bsky.social Here's my review:

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Lilja Sigurdardottir: Black As Death
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Black As Death. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: A final reck…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Today it's my turn on the blog tour for The Token by Sharon Bolton. Here's my review:

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Sharon Bolton: The Token
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Token. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book. Blurb: Seven benefici…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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I'm back on the Chris Carter blogathon today! Here's my review of Gallery Of The Dead:

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Chris Carter: Gallery Of The Dead
Today I’m back on the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of Gallery Of The Dead. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon. Blurb: ‘Thirty-seven yea…
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November 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Today on Portable Magic I'm joining the cover reveal for Woodstock by D Ellis Overttun.

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Cover Reveal; D Ellis Overttun: Woodstock
Today I’m joining the cover reveal for Woodstock and what an intriguing cover it is! I’m sharing my post with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the cover reveal. Blurb: 2…
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October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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I was supposed to see Counting Crows on Friday but Transpennine Express had other ideas. But I can still choose my favourite Counting Crows track for #MusicMonday right?

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#MusicMonday #83 – Someone stole my shoes
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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October 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for the tenth anniversary edition of Snowblind by Ragnar Jonasson. Here's my review:

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Ragnar Jonasson: Snowblind (10th Anniversary Edition)
Today I’m joining the blog tour for the tenth anniversary edition of Snowblind. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of t…
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October 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Yesterday was publication day for Breakthrough by Judy Kroll and I celebrated with a publication day spotlight post.

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Judy Kroll: Breakthrough
Happy publication day to Judy Kroll and Breakthrough! I’m sharing my spotlight post with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell. Blurb: Neddy Emory and her brother Charles head up Angiras, a family-ow…
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October 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! Today's song is one that's been introduced to me through the NTT20 squad jam playlist.

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#MusicMonday #82 – I won’t apologise for chasing paradise
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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October 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for The Woman Downstairs by JD Kirk. Here's my review:

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JD Kirk: The Woman Downstairs
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Woman Downstairs. My review is written with thanks to the team at Bookouture for inviting me on the tour and for my copy of the book. Blurb:. On the fi…
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October 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Today on Portable Magic I'm sharing my post for the cover reveal for The Other Mother by @heidifield.bsky.social

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Cover Reveal: Heidi Field: The Other Mother
Today I’m joining the cover reveal for The Other Mother and what a great cover and trailer it is! My post is shared with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the cover reveal. Blu…
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October 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Today is the beginning of the blog tour for The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen. Here's my review:

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Antti Tuomainen: The Winter Job
Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Winter Job. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Sofas, secre…
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October 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Today's #MusicMonday has been chosen for no other reason than I like it.

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#MusicMonday #81 – Just two up, two down
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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October 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Today I'm back with the blogathon for Jack Jordan with a review of My Girl:

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Jack Jordan: My Girl
Today it’s my second stop on the Jack Jordan blogathon and I’m sharing my review of My Girl. It’s written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon and to the p…
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October 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Today is cover reveal and publication day for Breakthrough by Judy Kroll. This is my post to celebrate.

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Cover Reveal: Judy Kroll: Breakthrough
Today I’m joining the cover reveal for Breakthrough and what an amazing trailer video and wonderful cover! My post is shared with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the cover re…
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October 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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Today it's my turn on the blog tour for Never Tear Us Apart by @rowancoleman.bsky.social Here's my review:

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Rowan Coleman: Never Tear Us Apart
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Never Tear Us Apart. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour. Blurb: Fate has brought them together. Will time tear them…
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October 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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I've been looking for an 80s song for #MusicMonday for a while and this one provoked discussion during Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing:

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#MusicMonday #80 – I’ll thank him for his work
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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October 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Today I'm back on the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of The Caller. Here's my review:

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Chris Carter: The Caller
Today I’m back on the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of The Caller. It’s written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon. Blurb; Be careful before answering …
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October 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Today I'm joining the blog tour for Deadman's Pool by Kate Rhodes. Here's my review:

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Kate Rhodes: Deadman’s Pool
Today I’m joining the blog tour for Deadman’s Pool. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: DI BEN…
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October 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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On Thursday I went to see Rosie Jones and there's a section where she talks about this song, which I loved when it first came out but had since forgotten. For #MusicMonday I thought I'd remind all of you about it too.

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#MusicMonday #79 – You give me such a vibe
Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…
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September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM