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Ali Smith’s Gliff, Geraldine Brooks’ Memorial Days, Anne Tyler’s Three Days in June, and Hanif Kureishi’s Shattered all feature among February’s best reviewed books.
The Best Reviewed Books of the Month
Featuring Ali Smith, Geraldine Brooks, Anne Tyler, Hanif Kureishi, and more
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February 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ali Smith’s Gliff, Geraldine Brooks’ Memorial Days, Anne Tyler’s Three Days in June, and Hanif Kureishi’s Shattered all feature among February’s best reviewed books.
Trying to enter my gardening era but I have no idea what I’m doing
February 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Trying to enter my gardening era but I have no idea what I’m doing
Social media has made renovating a house look too easy. I’m only a week in and I’m already 90% dust.
February 4, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Social media has made renovating a house look too easy. I’m only a week in and I’m already 90% dust.
All the books I read in January #booksky #bookstack
February 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
All the books I read in January #booksky #bookstack
“"Who owns them hungry hills
That the water-hen and snipe must have forsaken?
A poet? Then by heavens he must be poor."
I hear and is my heart not badly shaken?”
- Shancoduff by Patrick Kavanagh
That the water-hen and snipe must have forsaken?
A poet? Then by heavens he must be poor."
I hear and is my heart not badly shaken?”
- Shancoduff by Patrick Kavanagh
January 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“"Who owns them hungry hills
That the water-hen and snipe must have forsaken?
A poet? Then by heavens he must be poor."
I hear and is my heart not badly shaken?”
- Shancoduff by Patrick Kavanagh
That the water-hen and snipe must have forsaken?
A poet? Then by heavens he must be poor."
I hear and is my heart not badly shaken?”
- Shancoduff by Patrick Kavanagh
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A fabulously bookish feature from @theguardian.com
Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more...
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more...
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
‘Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more
From Maigret to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, authors choose the whodunnits they love to hunker down with at this time of year
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2024 at 1:58 PM
A fabulously bookish feature from @theguardian.com
Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more...
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more...
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
In an attempt to feel more Christmassy I’ve picked up Snow by John Banville. Nothing says festive cheer quite like a murder mystery.
December 21, 2024 at 5:02 PM
In an attempt to feel more Christmassy I’ve picked up Snow by John Banville. Nothing says festive cheer quite like a murder mystery.
Although there is much I could say about the leniency of some sentencing terms, I think Gisele Pelicot's bravery is worth praising right now. I wish her nothing but the peace and happiness she so richly deserves.
BREAKING: All 51 defendants including ex-husband Dominique Pelicot found guilty in Gisèle Pelicot trial
Gisèle Pelicot trial live: All 51 defendants including ex-husband found guilty
Ms Pelicot’s ex-husband Dominique Pelicot admitted to drugging and raping her for almost a decade
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Although there is much I could say about the leniency of some sentencing terms, I think Gisele Pelicot's bravery is worth praising right now. I wish her nothing but the peace and happiness she so richly deserves.
It still happens in my house if somebody gets an earache
"I was telling them in Spain last month that when I was a little boy, every house in Ireland had a small bottle of olive oil, but it was never in the kitchen. You would heat a teaspoon of it soaked in cotton wool and stick it in your ears.”
John Banville
John Banville
December 16, 2024 at 6:39 PM
It still happens in my house if somebody gets an earache
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‘The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.'
On 16th December 1775 Jane Austen was born, and 247 years later we're all still completely obsessed with her work: www.waterstones.com/author/jane-...
On 16th December 1775 Jane Austen was born, and 247 years later we're all still completely obsessed with her work: www.waterstones.com/author/jane-...
December 16, 2024 at 3:04 PM
‘The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.'
On 16th December 1775 Jane Austen was born, and 247 years later we're all still completely obsessed with her work: www.waterstones.com/author/jane-...
On 16th December 1775 Jane Austen was born, and 247 years later we're all still completely obsessed with her work: www.waterstones.com/author/jane-...
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Have a hobby, not a side hustle and other great pearls of wisdom.
Words to Live By Number 157
Words to Live By Number 157
Patrick Freyne: I am becoming a demotivational speaker – let’s all have an averagely productive December
I keep meeting people who are extremely burned out. I meet them so often that I’m beginning to think burnout is something that exists by design
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Have a hobby, not a side hustle and other great pearls of wisdom.
Words to Live By Number 157
Words to Live By Number 157
Not to brag but I love my evri driver. The sense of relief I get when I know Fred has my parcel is unmatched. Love you, Fred xx
December 13, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Not to brag but I love my evri driver. The sense of relief I get when I know Fred has my parcel is unmatched. Love you, Fred xx
My #currentread has reignited my hatred for permanent stickers on books 💙 📚
December 10, 2024 at 8:46 PM
My #currentread has reignited my hatred for permanent stickers on books 💙 📚
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Is there a greater kindness in the world than buying someone an almond croissant? Answer: No.
December 10, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Is there a greater kindness in the world than buying someone an almond croissant? Answer: No.
This is an interesting panel. Doyle wrote one of my all-time favourite books, The Woman Who Walked into Doors, so I'm curious to see what kind of writing this panel gravitate towards.
We’re thrilled to reveal the #BookerPrize2025 judging panel.✨
Roddy Doyle will act as chair of judges, and will be joined by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Sarah Jessica Parker, @chrispower.bsky.social and Kiley Reid.
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
Roddy Doyle will act as chair of judges, and will be joined by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Sarah Jessica Parker, @chrispower.bsky.social and Kiley Reid.
thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
The Booker Prize 2025 | The Booker Prizes
The judges for the Booker Prize 2025 are announced, as the prize opens for submissions from publishers
thebookerprizes.com
December 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM
This is an interesting panel. Doyle wrote one of my all-time favourite books, The Woman Who Walked into Doors, so I'm curious to see what kind of writing this panel gravitate towards.
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Finishing Jazz has left me bereft. What am I supposed to do with my evenings now? The book that comes after this stands no chance. Suppose I could pick up another #ToniMorrison
December 9, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Finishing Jazz has left me bereft. What am I supposed to do with my evenings now? The book that comes after this stands no chance. Suppose I could pick up another #ToniMorrison
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ME FROM 9 PM TO MIDNIGHT: I am exhausted
ME AT 1 AM: Need to research how to do trapeze
ME AT 1 AM: Need to research how to do trapeze
December 7, 2024 at 6:07 AM
ME FROM 9 PM TO MIDNIGHT: I am exhausted
ME AT 1 AM: Need to research how to do trapeze
ME AT 1 AM: Need to research how to do trapeze
Hi, #BookSky 👋. I've been testing the waters here for a few weeks, so I thought it was time to introduce myself.
- I’m Irish
- I love morally complex characters - I prefer unconventional and dark stories - I have been posting bookish content on Instagram since 2016 www.instagram.com/aseriesofunr...
- I’m Irish
- I love morally complex characters - I prefer unconventional and dark stories - I have been posting bookish content on Instagram since 2016 www.instagram.com/aseriesofunr...
December 7, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Hi, #BookSky 👋. I've been testing the waters here for a few weeks, so I thought it was time to introduce myself.
- I’m Irish
- I love morally complex characters - I prefer unconventional and dark stories - I have been posting bookish content on Instagram since 2016 www.instagram.com/aseriesofunr...
- I’m Irish
- I love morally complex characters - I prefer unconventional and dark stories - I have been posting bookish content on Instagram since 2016 www.instagram.com/aseriesofunr...
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this is who you’re texting to come hang out at 8pm. it’s not happening.
December 7, 2024 at 4:57 AM
this is who you’re texting to come hang out at 8pm. it’s not happening.
All this Brandon Sanderson talk has got me feeling like I need to read #TheStormLightArchive, but I’m not a huge fantasy reader. I read Mistborn years ago. Is StormLight better/worse/on par? #booksky
December 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM
All this Brandon Sanderson talk has got me feeling like I need to read #TheStormLightArchive, but I’m not a huge fantasy reader. I read Mistborn years ago. Is StormLight better/worse/on par? #booksky
Went into a bookshop today and didn’t buy a book. Self control queen.
December 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Went into a bookshop today and didn’t buy a book. Self control queen.
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A good word from Mary Oliver this morning. 💙
@maryoliverdaily.bsky.social
@maryoliverdaily.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 2:01 PM
A good word from Mary Oliver this morning. 💙
@maryoliverdaily.bsky.social
@maryoliverdaily.bsky.social
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If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.
December 3, 2024 at 9:02 PM
If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.