Sue Thomas
@brownflopsy.bsky.social
Lover of all things bookish. Book reviewer and blogger at Brown Flopsy's Book Burrow. Cat servant. 🇬🇧 http://linktr.ee/brownflopsy Admin for The SquadPod Collective https://bsky.app/profile/squadpod2021.bsky.social
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Sue Thomas
@brownflopsy.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Hi, I'm Sue, an avid multi-genre reader, bookblogger/reviewer & ex librarian, here for book chat & cats - no politics, pls.
I adore Noir (esp Nordic), translated fic, historical fic, classics, Golden Age crime, romances, speculative fic, memoirs, & non-fic history. Big love for Austen & Christie. 👋
I adore Noir (esp Nordic), translated fic, historical fic, classics, Golden Age crime, romances, speculative fic, memoirs, & non-fic history. Big love for Austen & Christie. 👋
Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for the dark and chilling #ScarsOfSilence by Johana Gustawsson Tns by David Warriner - book two of the brilliant #LidingöMysteries 💙📚
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Scars Of Silence (Lidingö Mysteries Book Two) by Johana Gustawsson
Scars Of Silence (Lidingö Mysteries Book Two) by Johana Gustawsson. Translated by David Warriner. Published 20th November 2025 by Orenda ...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for the dark and chilling #ScarsOfSilence by Johana Gustawsson Tns by David Warriner - book two of the brilliant #LidingöMysteries 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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@carriewalker.bsky.social is back with the gorgeous third book in her #HolidayRomances series... this time to Norway in #EscapeToTheNorthernLights 💙📚
Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
What a lovely Nov pick for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 🥰
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Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
What a lovely Nov pick for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 🥰
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/esca...
Escape To The Northern Lights (Holiday Romances Book Three) by Carrie Walker
Escape To The Northern Lights (Holiday Romances Book Three) by Carrie Walker. Published 6th November 2025 by Aria Fiction. From the cover...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
@carriewalker.bsky.social is back with the gorgeous third book in her #HolidayRomances series... this time to Norway in #EscapeToTheNorthernLights 💙📚
Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
What a lovely Nov pick for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 🥰
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/esca...
Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
What a lovely Nov pick for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 🥰
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Another day, another enjoyable acting memoir! A few thoughts on the fab audio book of the #TheHappyHoofer by the fabulous Cellia Imrie. Out now! 💙📚
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The Happy Hoofer by Celia Imrie
The Happy Hoofer by Celia Imrie. Published 14th April 2011 by Hodder Books. Audio book narrated by Celia Imrie. From the cover of the boo...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Another day, another enjoyable acting memoir! A few thoughts on the fab audio book of the #TheHappyHoofer by the fabulous Cellia Imrie. Out now! 💙📚
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Quick review time... a few thoughts about the audio book of #TheBeautyOfLivingTwice by Sharon Stone. Out now! 💙📚
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The Beauty Of Living Twice by Sharon Stone
The Beauty Of Living Twice by Sharon Stone. Published 3rd March 2022 by Allen and Unwin. Audio book narrated by Sharon Stone: 7hours 24 m...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Quick review time... a few thoughts about the audio book of #TheBeautyOfLivingTwice by Sharon Stone. Out now! 💙📚
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Welcome to my review of #WhiteRaven by Maggie Ritchie. Out now from Scotland Street Press. 💙📚
In this deliciously crafted novel told through the eyes of artists Rosie, Ritchie weaves a compelling 1950's espionage tale.
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In this deliciously crafted novel told through the eyes of artists Rosie, Ritchie weaves a compelling 1950's espionage tale.
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/whit...
White Raven by Maggie Ritchie
White Raven by Maggie Ritchie. Published 15th November 2025 by Scotland Street Press. From the cover of the book: Bored with life as a tea...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Welcome to my review of #WhiteRaven by Maggie Ritchie. Out now from Scotland Street Press. 💙📚
In this deliciously crafted novel told through the eyes of artists Rosie, Ritchie weaves a compelling 1950's espionage tale.
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/whit...
In this deliciously crafted novel told through the eyes of artists Rosie, Ritchie weaves a compelling 1950's espionage tale.
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/whit...
Welcome to my review of #TheWinterJob by Antti Tuomainen tns by David Hackston, rounding off an epic @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour
Quintessential Tuomainen madness with a heartfelt core of pure gold! 💙📚
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Quintessential Tuomainen madness with a heartfelt core of pure gold! 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen
The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen. Translated by David Hackston. Published 23rd October 2025 by Orenda Books. From the cover of the book:...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Welcome to my review of #TheWinterJob by Antti Tuomainen tns by David Hackston, rounding off an epic @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour
Quintessential Tuomainen madness with a heartfelt core of pure gold! 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Quintessential Tuomainen madness with a heartfelt core of pure gold! 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Thank you @laurasherlock21.bsky.social for this copy of #AChristmasGift by @suemoorcroftauthor.bsky.social - coming in paperback 6th Nov from Avon Books UK. 🎄
I'll be cosying up very soon to read this gem with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang, and I am so ready for all the festive vibes! 💙📚📚
I'll be cosying up very soon to read this gem with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang, and I am so ready for all the festive vibes! 💙📚📚
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Thank you @laurasherlock21.bsky.social for this copy of #AChristmasGift by @suemoorcroftauthor.bsky.social - coming in paperback 6th Nov from Avon Books UK. 🎄
I'll be cosying up very soon to read this gem with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang, and I am so ready for all the festive vibes! 💙📚📚
I'll be cosying up very soon to read this gem with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang, and I am so ready for all the festive vibes! 💙📚📚
Welcome to my @tigerteamcreative.bsky.social HB Pub Day #BlogTour spot for #VengefulWomen by Melanie Blake🔥
Blake is back with her 3rd epic #FalconBay book, and it is more gripping, glamorous, and gloriously sexy than anything that has come before!
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/veng... 💙📚
Blake is back with her 3rd epic #FalconBay book, and it is more gripping, glamorous, and gloriously sexy than anything that has come before!
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/veng... 💙📚
Vengeful Women (Falcon Bay Book Three) by Melanie Blake
Vengeful Women (Falcon Bay Book Three) by Melanie Blake. Published 6th November 2025 by Piranha Publishing. From the cover of the book: P...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Welcome to my @tigerteamcreative.bsky.social HB Pub Day #BlogTour spot for #VengefulWomen by Melanie Blake🔥
Blake is back with her 3rd epic #FalconBay book, and it is more gripping, glamorous, and gloriously sexy than anything that has come before!
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/veng... 💙📚
Blake is back with her 3rd epic #FalconBay book, and it is more gripping, glamorous, and gloriously sexy than anything that has come before!
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/veng... 💙📚
What a month!
Some seriously good books amongst this lot, which will certainly be making my books of the year list!
You can find your way to my reviews of these gems here:
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Some seriously good books amongst this lot, which will certainly be making my books of the year list!
You can find your way to my reviews of these gems here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/octo...
October 2025 Reading Round-Up
October 2025 Reading Round-Up What a month! Some seriously good books amongst this lot, which will certainly be making my books of the year...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
What a month!
Some seriously good books amongst this lot, which will certainly be making my books of the year list!
You can find your way to my reviews of these gems here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/octo...
Some seriously good books amongst this lot, which will certainly be making my books of the year list!
You can find your way to my reviews of these gems here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/octo...
Playing catch-up with my October reviews... absolutely loved this one from the @squadpod2021.bsky.social book club line-up! 💙
My thoughts on the gorgeous #HouseParty by Chloe Ford here:
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Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
My thoughts on the gorgeous #HouseParty by Chloe Ford here:
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Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
House Party by Chloe Ford
House Party by Chloe Ford. Published 23rd October 2025 by Aria. From the cover of the book: A slow-burn romance fifteen years in the maki...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Playing catch-up with my October reviews... absolutely loved this one from the @squadpod2021.bsky.social book club line-up! 💙
My thoughts on the gorgeous #HouseParty by Chloe Ford here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/hous...
Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
My thoughts on the gorgeous #HouseParty by Chloe Ford here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/11/hous...
Out now from @headofzeus.bsky.social
Welcome to my review of October's @squadpod2021.bsky.social Book Club pick: #SilentBones by @valmcdermid.bsky.social 💙📚
Karen Pirie and the HCU team are back in book eight of this cracking series!
Out now from @littlebrown.bsky.social
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Karen Pirie and the HCU team are back in book eight of this cracking series!
Out now from @littlebrown.bsky.social
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Silent Bones (Karen Pirie Book Eight) by Val McDermid
Silent Bones (Karen Pirie Book Eight) by Val McDermid. Published 23rd October 2025 by Sphere. From the cover of the book: The truth is bu...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Welcome to my review of October's @squadpod2021.bsky.social Book Club pick: #SilentBones by @valmcdermid.bsky.social 💙📚
Karen Pirie and the HCU team are back in book eight of this cracking series!
Out now from @littlebrown.bsky.social
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/sile...
Karen Pirie and the HCU team are back in book eight of this cracking series!
Out now from @littlebrown.bsky.social
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/sile...
Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for #BlackAsDeath by @liljawriter.bsky.social tns by Lorenza Garcia - the final instalment of the #AnÁróraInvestigation series. #NordicNoir #Iceland 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Black As Death (An Áróra Investigation, Book Five) by Lilja Sigurđardóttir
Black as Death (An Áróra Investigation, Book Five) by Lilja Sigurđardóttir. Translated by Lorenza Garcia. Published 23rd October 2025 by O...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social #BlogTour for #BlackAsDeath by @liljawriter.bsky.social tns by Lorenza Garcia - the final instalment of the #AnÁróraInvestigation series. #NordicNoir #Iceland 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/blac...
Thank you to the Team BATC gang for this fabulous copy of #TheCatShare by Angela Jariwala, which is out from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social on 4th Dec.
#BlogTour review coming soon! 💙📚🐈⬛
#BlogTour review coming soon! 💙📚🐈⬛
October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Thank you to the Team BATC gang for this fabulous copy of #TheCatShare by Angela Jariwala, which is out from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social on 4th Dec.
#BlogTour review coming soon! 💙📚🐈⬛
#BlogTour review coming soon! 💙📚🐈⬛
Thank you @katmckenna.bsky.social @michaeljbooks.bsky.social for this fab proof of #ElizabethAndMarilyn by Julie Owen Moylan - out 2nd April. I have devoured every single one of Julie's novels, and am so excited about absorbing another one! 💙📚
October 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Thank you @katmckenna.bsky.social @michaeljbooks.bsky.social for this fab proof of #ElizabethAndMarilyn by Julie Owen Moylan - out 2nd April. I have devoured every single one of Julie's novels, and am so excited about absorbing another one! 💙📚
Thank you @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social for theses beautiful proofs of #IntoTheMidnightWood by @anmccollum.bsky.social (out 22nd Jan) and #Smallie by Eden McKenzie-Goddard (out 28th May).
I am really looking forward to reading them both with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang next year! 💙📚
I am really looking forward to reading them both with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang next year! 💙📚
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social for theses beautiful proofs of #IntoTheMidnightWood by @anmccollum.bsky.social (out 22nd Jan) and #Smallie by Eden McKenzie-Goddard (out 28th May).
I am really looking forward to reading them both with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang next year! 💙📚
I am really looking forward to reading them both with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang next year! 💙📚
Thank you @laurasherlock21.bsky.social for this proof of #UnreliableNarrator by Araminta Hall - out from @panmacmillan.bsky.social 5th March.
Araminta's novels are always thought provoking. Really looking forward to reading this with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang in the new year! 🤩
Araminta's novels are always thought provoking. Really looking forward to reading this with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang in the new year! 🤩
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thank you @laurasherlock21.bsky.social for this proof of #UnreliableNarrator by Araminta Hall - out from @panmacmillan.bsky.social 5th March.
Araminta's novels are always thought provoking. Really looking forward to reading this with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang in the new year! 🤩
Araminta's novels are always thought provoking. Really looking forward to reading this with the @squadpod2021.bsky.social gang in the new year! 🤩
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for this fabulous proof of #TheTwoHundredYearsWar by Michael Livingstone which is out now from #Apollo 💙📚
This sounds fascinating and right up my history-loving street. Looking forward to putting my feet up and diving in! ⚔
This sounds fascinating and right up my history-loving street. Looking forward to putting my feet up and diving in! ⚔
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you @headofzeus.bsky.social for this fabulous proof of #TheTwoHundredYearsWar by Michael Livingstone which is out now from #Apollo 💙📚
This sounds fascinating and right up my history-loving street. Looking forward to putting my feet up and diving in! ⚔
This sounds fascinating and right up my history-loving street. Looking forward to putting my feet up and diving in! ⚔
Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social 10th Anniversary #BlogTour for #Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson tns by @graskeggur.bsky.social - now with a Dark Iceland prequel #Fadeout tns by Larissa Kyzer. 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
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Snowblind and Fadeout (Dark Iceland Book One And Prequel) by Ragnar Jonasson
Snowblind and Fadeout (Dark Iceland Book One And Prequel) by Ragnar Jonasson. Translated by Quentin Bates (Snowblind) and Larissa Kyzer ...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Welcome to my stop on the @annerandomthings.bsky.social 10th Anniversary #BlogTour for #Snowblind by Ragnar Jónasson tns by @graskeggur.bsky.social - now with a Dark Iceland prequel #Fadeout tns by Larissa Kyzer. 💙📚
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/snow...
Out now from @orendabooks.bsky.social
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/snow...
Happy publication day #SilentBones by the brilliant @valmcdermid.bsky.social 🎉 Out today from Sphere @littlebrown.bsky.social
I'm reading this baby right now for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub and loving being back with Karen Pirie and the HCU gang! Review coming soon! 💙📚
I'm reading this baby right now for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub and loving being back with Karen Pirie and the HCU gang! Review coming soon! 💙📚
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Happy publication day #SilentBones by the brilliant @valmcdermid.bsky.social 🎉 Out today from Sphere @littlebrown.bsky.social
I'm reading this baby right now for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub and loving being back with Karen Pirie and the HCU gang! Review coming soon! 💙📚
I'm reading this baby right now for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub and loving being back with Karen Pirie and the HCU gang! Review coming soon! 💙📚
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social for this gorgeous copy of #AllTogetherForChristmas by Sarah Morgan which I'm so looking forward to cosying-up with!
Out today! 🎄💙📚
Out today! 🎄💙📚
October 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Thank you @hqstories.bsky.social for this gorgeous copy of #AllTogetherForChristmas by Sarah Morgan which I'm so looking forward to cosying-up with!
Out today! 🎄💙📚
Out today! 🎄💙📚
Thank you #BookBreak @panmacmillan.bsky.social for this intriguing copy of #PartiesAndPassions - part of the stunning new series in the Macmillan Collector's Library collection, celebrating the greatest parties and the wildest passions in literature. I'm so looking forward to it! 💙📚
October 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Thank you #BookBreak @panmacmillan.bsky.social for this intriguing copy of #PartiesAndPassions - part of the stunning new series in the Macmillan Collector's Library collection, celebrating the greatest parties and the wildest passions in literature. I'm so looking forward to it! 💙📚
Thank you @libraryofchlo.bsky.social for this fab copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet by Sookie Snow, which is out 6th November from @panmacmillan.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to cosying up with this one next month for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 💙📚
I'm really looking forward to cosying up with this one next month for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 💙📚
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Thank you @libraryofchlo.bsky.social for this fab copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet by Sookie Snow, which is out 6th November from @panmacmillan.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to cosying up with this one next month for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 💙📚
I'm really looking forward to cosying up with this one next month for the @squadpod2021.bsky.social #BookClub 💙📚
Thank you @tigerteamcreative.bsky.social for this stunning special edition of #VengefulWomen by Melanie Blake - coming 6th November! Preorder your copy now! 💙📚
The Falcon Bay women are back... and they are out for revenge!
#BlogTour on the way...
The Falcon Bay women are back... and they are out for revenge!
#BlogTour on the way...
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thank you @tigerteamcreative.bsky.social for this stunning special edition of #VengefulWomen by Melanie Blake - coming 6th November! Preorder your copy now! 💙📚
The Falcon Bay women are back... and they are out for revenge!
#BlogTour on the way...
The Falcon Bay women are back... and they are out for revenge!
#BlogTour on the way...
Happy publication day to the gorgeous festive tale #LetTheBellsRingOut by Milly Johnson 🎉🚂🎄💙📚
Out now from Team BATC @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
ICYMI you can find my review of this gem here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/let-...
Out now from Team BATC @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
ICYMI you can find my review of this gem here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/let-...
Let The Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson
Let The bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson. Published 23rd October 2025 by Simon and Schuster. From the cover of the book: Seven people, four...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy publication day to the gorgeous festive tale #LetTheBellsRingOut by Milly Johnson 🎉🚂🎄💙📚
Out now from Team BATC @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
ICYMI you can find my review of this gem here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/let-...
Out now from Team BATC @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
ICYMI you can find my review of this gem here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/let-...
Happy publication day to #TheBlueOfYou by award-winning author @troutiemcfish.bsky.social 💙📚
Out now from @northodoxpress.bsky.social 🎉
Utterly magical, heartfelt, and affecting, this is Huggins at her spellbinding best.
ICYMI my review here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
Out now from @northodoxpress.bsky.social 🎉
Utterly magical, heartfelt, and affecting, this is Huggins at her spellbinding best.
ICYMI my review here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The Blue Of You by Amanda Huggins
The Blue Of You by Amanda Huggins. Published 23rd October 2025 by Northodox Press. From the cover of the book: Every Christmas Eve, Janey...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Happy publication day to #TheBlueOfYou by award-winning author @troutiemcfish.bsky.social 💙📚
Out now from @northodoxpress.bsky.social 🎉
Utterly magical, heartfelt, and affecting, this is Huggins at her spellbinding best.
ICYMI my review here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
Out now from @northodoxpress.bsky.social 🎉
Utterly magical, heartfelt, and affecting, this is Huggins at her spellbinding best.
ICYMI my review here:
brownflopsy.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...