Carolyn Morgan
@carolynmorgan.bsky.social
Bookworm, post mini book reviews. Aspiring author. Querying first novel, set in Swansea's copper boom, highly comm Irish Writers Centre novel prize 2023. Editing novel 2, set in NZ & WW1 Swansea. 🏴 https://carolyn-morgan.com/
2025 #bookreview 24/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
A doctor, a farmer plus their expectant wives are isolated in 1962's wintry countryside, where help is elusive & emotions spiral. Tension mounts in an authentic, constrained world where all struggle to escape the trauma of wartime.
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
A doctor, a farmer plus their expectant wives are isolated in 1962's wintry countryside, where help is elusive & emotions spiral. Tension mounts in an authentic, constrained world where all struggle to escape the trauma of wartime.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
2025 #bookreview 24/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
A doctor, a farmer plus their expectant wives are isolated in 1962's wintry countryside, where help is elusive & emotions spiral. Tension mounts in an authentic, constrained world where all struggle to escape the trauma of wartime.
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
A doctor, a farmer plus their expectant wives are isolated in 1962's wintry countryside, where help is elusive & emotions spiral. Tension mounts in an authentic, constrained world where all struggle to escape the trauma of wartime.
2025 #bookreview 23/n 💙📚
The Cassatt Sisters by Lisa Groen
Mary Cassatt joins the bohemian world of the Impressionists in Belle Epoque Paris. Driven to improve her art, she endures criticism and heartbreak to achieve critical success. Illustrated with paintings & the story behind their creation.
The Cassatt Sisters by Lisa Groen
Mary Cassatt joins the bohemian world of the Impressionists in Belle Epoque Paris. Driven to improve her art, she endures criticism and heartbreak to achieve critical success. Illustrated with paintings & the story behind their creation.
October 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
2025 #bookreview 23/n 💙📚
The Cassatt Sisters by Lisa Groen
Mary Cassatt joins the bohemian world of the Impressionists in Belle Epoque Paris. Driven to improve her art, she endures criticism and heartbreak to achieve critical success. Illustrated with paintings & the story behind their creation.
The Cassatt Sisters by Lisa Groen
Mary Cassatt joins the bohemian world of the Impressionists in Belle Epoque Paris. Driven to improve her art, she endures criticism and heartbreak to achieve critical success. Illustrated with paintings & the story behind their creation.
2025 #bookreview 22/n 💙📚
Snegurochka by @judithheneghan.bsky.social
Ukraine 1991. Anxious expat wife & new mother Rachel, surrounded by unfamiliar language, culture & dark history fears for her baby's safety. Her husband's colleagues & neighbours all harbour deep secrets in a troubled, corrupt city
Snegurochka by @judithheneghan.bsky.social
Ukraine 1991. Anxious expat wife & new mother Rachel, surrounded by unfamiliar language, culture & dark history fears for her baby's safety. Her husband's colleagues & neighbours all harbour deep secrets in a troubled, corrupt city
October 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
2025 #bookreview 22/n 💙📚
Snegurochka by @judithheneghan.bsky.social
Ukraine 1991. Anxious expat wife & new mother Rachel, surrounded by unfamiliar language, culture & dark history fears for her baby's safety. Her husband's colleagues & neighbours all harbour deep secrets in a troubled, corrupt city
Snegurochka by @judithheneghan.bsky.social
Ukraine 1991. Anxious expat wife & new mother Rachel, surrounded by unfamiliar language, culture & dark history fears for her baby's safety. Her husband's colleagues & neighbours all harbour deep secrets in a troubled, corrupt city
2025 #bookreview 21/n 💙📚⏳📚
A Theory in Vienna by Heidi Gallacher
Vienna 1847: motherhood is a deadly minefield. Earnest medic Ignaz is desperate to know why. But his colleagues block his discoveries, driving him to despair. Vividly depicts a medical establishment opposed to change & tragic results.
A Theory in Vienna by Heidi Gallacher
Vienna 1847: motherhood is a deadly minefield. Earnest medic Ignaz is desperate to know why. But his colleagues block his discoveries, driving him to despair. Vividly depicts a medical establishment opposed to change & tragic results.
October 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
2025 #bookreview 21/n 💙📚⏳📚
A Theory in Vienna by Heidi Gallacher
Vienna 1847: motherhood is a deadly minefield. Earnest medic Ignaz is desperate to know why. But his colleagues block his discoveries, driving him to despair. Vividly depicts a medical establishment opposed to change & tragic results.
A Theory in Vienna by Heidi Gallacher
Vienna 1847: motherhood is a deadly minefield. Earnest medic Ignaz is desperate to know why. But his colleagues block his discoveries, driving him to despair. Vividly depicts a medical establishment opposed to change & tragic results.
2025 #bookreview 20/n 💙📚
Long Island by Colm Toibin
Outmanoeuvred by her Italian American in-laws, Eilish visits her native Ireland, disrupts the fragile balance of a close-knit community & presents her first love Jim with a fateful choice. Gentle prose deepens the anguish of all three characters.
Long Island by Colm Toibin
Outmanoeuvred by her Italian American in-laws, Eilish visits her native Ireland, disrupts the fragile balance of a close-knit community & presents her first love Jim with a fateful choice. Gentle prose deepens the anguish of all three characters.
September 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
2025 #bookreview 20/n 💙📚
Long Island by Colm Toibin
Outmanoeuvred by her Italian American in-laws, Eilish visits her native Ireland, disrupts the fragile balance of a close-knit community & presents her first love Jim with a fateful choice. Gentle prose deepens the anguish of all three characters.
Long Island by Colm Toibin
Outmanoeuvred by her Italian American in-laws, Eilish visits her native Ireland, disrupts the fragile balance of a close-knit community & presents her first love Jim with a fateful choice. Gentle prose deepens the anguish of all three characters.
2025 #bookreview 19/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
James by Percival Everett
Runaway slave James dodges danger along Mississippi & protects Huck Finn, encountering shocking racism & unexpected friendship. Amid darkness & despair, James remains resilient, but angry. Breathless action & a subtle dive into language as code
James by Percival Everett
Runaway slave James dodges danger along Mississippi & protects Huck Finn, encountering shocking racism & unexpected friendship. Amid darkness & despair, James remains resilient, but angry. Breathless action & a subtle dive into language as code
September 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
2025 #bookreview 19/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
James by Percival Everett
Runaway slave James dodges danger along Mississippi & protects Huck Finn, encountering shocking racism & unexpected friendship. Amid darkness & despair, James remains resilient, but angry. Breathless action & a subtle dive into language as code
James by Percival Everett
Runaway slave James dodges danger along Mississippi & protects Huck Finn, encountering shocking racism & unexpected friendship. Amid darkness & despair, James remains resilient, but angry. Breathless action & a subtle dive into language as code
2025 #bookreview 18/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
The Painters Daughters by @emilyhowes.bsky.social
Peggy Gainsborough fears losing her sister if her strange behaviour is discovered. Quirks of Bath society seen vividly through eyes of young girl, till marriage separates the sisters and a family secret brings catastrophe
The Painters Daughters by @emilyhowes.bsky.social
Peggy Gainsborough fears losing her sister if her strange behaviour is discovered. Quirks of Bath society seen vividly through eyes of young girl, till marriage separates the sisters and a family secret brings catastrophe
September 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
2025 #bookreview 18/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
The Painters Daughters by @emilyhowes.bsky.social
Peggy Gainsborough fears losing her sister if her strange behaviour is discovered. Quirks of Bath society seen vividly through eyes of young girl, till marriage separates the sisters and a family secret brings catastrophe
The Painters Daughters by @emilyhowes.bsky.social
Peggy Gainsborough fears losing her sister if her strange behaviour is discovered. Quirks of Bath society seen vividly through eyes of young girl, till marriage separates the sisters and a family secret brings catastrophe
2025 #bookreview 17/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
Sea of Poppies by @amitav.bsky.social
Calcutta 1837. A French orphan, accidental sailor, deposed Raja, opium widow & boatman collide on former slave ship to Mauritius. Rollicking saga spiced with lascar lingo & colonial hubris amid the amoral collusion of opium trade
Sea of Poppies by @amitav.bsky.social
Calcutta 1837. A French orphan, accidental sailor, deposed Raja, opium widow & boatman collide on former slave ship to Mauritius. Rollicking saga spiced with lascar lingo & colonial hubris amid the amoral collusion of opium trade
August 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
2025 #bookreview 17/n 💙📚 ⏳📚
Sea of Poppies by @amitav.bsky.social
Calcutta 1837. A French orphan, accidental sailor, deposed Raja, opium widow & boatman collide on former slave ship to Mauritius. Rollicking saga spiced with lascar lingo & colonial hubris amid the amoral collusion of opium trade
Sea of Poppies by @amitav.bsky.social
Calcutta 1837. A French orphan, accidental sailor, deposed Raja, opium widow & boatman collide on former slave ship to Mauritius. Rollicking saga spiced with lascar lingo & colonial hubris amid the amoral collusion of opium trade
2025 #bookreview 16/n 💙📚
Slanting towards the sea by Lidija HIlje
Tragic news for unfulfilled Ivona prompts her to divorce. Crisis for family estate brings chance of happiness but creates a painful emotional dilemma. Evokes tension as achingly beautiful Croatia emerges from war to uncertain future
Slanting towards the sea by Lidija HIlje
Tragic news for unfulfilled Ivona prompts her to divorce. Crisis for family estate brings chance of happiness but creates a painful emotional dilemma. Evokes tension as achingly beautiful Croatia emerges from war to uncertain future
August 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
2025 #bookreview 16/n 💙📚
Slanting towards the sea by Lidija HIlje
Tragic news for unfulfilled Ivona prompts her to divorce. Crisis for family estate brings chance of happiness but creates a painful emotional dilemma. Evokes tension as achingly beautiful Croatia emerges from war to uncertain future
Slanting towards the sea by Lidija HIlje
Tragic news for unfulfilled Ivona prompts her to divorce. Crisis for family estate brings chance of happiness but creates a painful emotional dilemma. Evokes tension as achingly beautiful Croatia emerges from war to uncertain future
2025 #bookreview 15/n 💙📚
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
Holland 1961. Solitary Isabel seeks safety in her family home. Unwanted houseguest Eva unsettles her, stirs up buried emotions and traumatic memories. Closeted desire & suspense builds until a revelation upends everything Isabel believed.
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
Holland 1961. Solitary Isabel seeks safety in her family home. Unwanted houseguest Eva unsettles her, stirs up buried emotions and traumatic memories. Closeted desire & suspense builds until a revelation upends everything Isabel believed.
August 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
2025 #bookreview 15/n 💙📚
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
Holland 1961. Solitary Isabel seeks safety in her family home. Unwanted houseguest Eva unsettles her, stirs up buried emotions and traumatic memories. Closeted desire & suspense builds until a revelation upends everything Isabel believed.
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
Holland 1961. Solitary Isabel seeks safety in her family home. Unwanted houseguest Eva unsettles her, stirs up buried emotions and traumatic memories. Closeted desire & suspense builds until a revelation upends everything Isabel believed.
2025 #bookreview 14/n 💙📚
There are rivers in the sky by @elifshafak.bsky.social
Sweeping epic connects ancient Nineveh, Victorian Gilgamesh scholar, Yazidi girl & melancholy scientist through Rivers Thames & Tigris. Questions antiquities trade, water pollution & genocide amid intricate, lush prose
There are rivers in the sky by @elifshafak.bsky.social
Sweeping epic connects ancient Nineveh, Victorian Gilgamesh scholar, Yazidi girl & melancholy scientist through Rivers Thames & Tigris. Questions antiquities trade, water pollution & genocide amid intricate, lush prose
July 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
2025 #bookreview 14/n 💙📚
There are rivers in the sky by @elifshafak.bsky.social
Sweeping epic connects ancient Nineveh, Victorian Gilgamesh scholar, Yazidi girl & melancholy scientist through Rivers Thames & Tigris. Questions antiquities trade, water pollution & genocide amid intricate, lush prose
There are rivers in the sky by @elifshafak.bsky.social
Sweeping epic connects ancient Nineveh, Victorian Gilgamesh scholar, Yazidi girl & melancholy scientist through Rivers Thames & Tigris. Questions antiquities trade, water pollution & genocide amid intricate, lush prose
Inspiring talk by Elif Shafak 💙📚
Her roots in middle eastern oral storytelling with connection to nature & flowing time. Believes fiction brings us closer to reality & writers are the 'memory-keepers' of communities. Be curious readers, good listeners & turn emotions into writing
#writingcommunity
Her roots in middle eastern oral storytelling with connection to nature & flowing time. Believes fiction brings us closer to reality & writers are the 'memory-keepers' of communities. Be curious readers, good listeners & turn emotions into writing
#writingcommunity
July 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Inspiring talk by Elif Shafak 💙📚
Her roots in middle eastern oral storytelling with connection to nature & flowing time. Believes fiction brings us closer to reality & writers are the 'memory-keepers' of communities. Be curious readers, good listeners & turn emotions into writing
#writingcommunity
Her roots in middle eastern oral storytelling with connection to nature & flowing time. Believes fiction brings us closer to reality & writers are the 'memory-keepers' of communities. Be curious readers, good listeners & turn emotions into writing
#writingcommunity
2025 #bookreview 13/n 💙📚
Costanza by @rachelblackmore.bsky.social
Time travel to sultry, oppressive 1630s Rome where egotistical Bernini entices naive yet spirited Costanza into a fateful affair. Sumptuous detail on clothes, customs & constraints on women. Satisfyingly, fiery Costanza rises again.
Costanza by @rachelblackmore.bsky.social
Time travel to sultry, oppressive 1630s Rome where egotistical Bernini entices naive yet spirited Costanza into a fateful affair. Sumptuous detail on clothes, customs & constraints on women. Satisfyingly, fiery Costanza rises again.
July 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
2025 #bookreview 13/n 💙📚
Costanza by @rachelblackmore.bsky.social
Time travel to sultry, oppressive 1630s Rome where egotistical Bernini entices naive yet spirited Costanza into a fateful affair. Sumptuous detail on clothes, customs & constraints on women. Satisfyingly, fiery Costanza rises again.
Costanza by @rachelblackmore.bsky.social
Time travel to sultry, oppressive 1630s Rome where egotistical Bernini entices naive yet spirited Costanza into a fateful affair. Sumptuous detail on clothes, customs & constraints on women. Satisfyingly, fiery Costanza rises again.
Pacing, peril, plot twists and red herrings: how to deliver a thriller without misleading readers. Smart insights from @holly.bsky.social and Becca Day at @jerichowriters.bsky.social #lfow25 #booksky #writingcommunity
July 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Pacing, peril, plot twists and red herrings: how to deliver a thriller without misleading readers. Smart insights from @holly.bsky.social and Becca Day at @jerichowriters.bsky.social #lfow25 #booksky #writingcommunity
Inspiring session on alternative routes to publication: digital, self publishing or hybrid at London Festival of writing #lfow25 @jerichowriters.bsky.social
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June 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Inspiring session on alternative routes to publication: digital, self publishing or hybrid at London Festival of writing #lfow25 @jerichowriters.bsky.social
#writingcommunity
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June 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
2025 #bookreview 12/n 💙📚
Cecily by @anniegarthwaite.bsky.social
Wars of the Roses as a lethal game of chess, played by fierce Cecily, wife/advisor to Duke of York, who builds alliances, wrong-foots enemies, uses daughters as pawns, trains sons as knights & future kings amid 15thC cold, mud & gore.
Cecily by @anniegarthwaite.bsky.social
Wars of the Roses as a lethal game of chess, played by fierce Cecily, wife/advisor to Duke of York, who builds alliances, wrong-foots enemies, uses daughters as pawns, trains sons as knights & future kings amid 15thC cold, mud & gore.
June 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
2025 #bookreview 12/n 💙📚
Cecily by @anniegarthwaite.bsky.social
Wars of the Roses as a lethal game of chess, played by fierce Cecily, wife/advisor to Duke of York, who builds alliances, wrong-foots enemies, uses daughters as pawns, trains sons as knights & future kings amid 15thC cold, mud & gore.
Cecily by @anniegarthwaite.bsky.social
Wars of the Roses as a lethal game of chess, played by fierce Cecily, wife/advisor to Duke of York, who builds alliances, wrong-foots enemies, uses daughters as pawns, trains sons as knights & future kings amid 15thC cold, mud & gore.
2025 #bookreview 11/n 💙📚
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
Celestial comets & grumpy ghosts mix with strict religion in deepest Essex in a dreamy tale of rebellious Grace & melancholy, cerebral Thomas orbiting each other. Celebrates the sad beauty of unrequited love, in rich, observant, wry prose
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
Celestial comets & grumpy ghosts mix with strict religion in deepest Essex in a dreamy tale of rebellious Grace & melancholy, cerebral Thomas orbiting each other. Celebrates the sad beauty of unrequited love, in rich, observant, wry prose
June 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
2025 #bookreview 11/n 💙📚
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
Celestial comets & grumpy ghosts mix with strict religion in deepest Essex in a dreamy tale of rebellious Grace & melancholy, cerebral Thomas orbiting each other. Celebrates the sad beauty of unrequited love, in rich, observant, wry prose
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
Celestial comets & grumpy ghosts mix with strict religion in deepest Essex in a dreamy tale of rebellious Grace & melancholy, cerebral Thomas orbiting each other. Celebrates the sad beauty of unrequited love, in rich, observant, wry prose
My next read has just arrived.
Costanza by my friend @rachelblackmore.bsky.social who I met at an @arvonfoundation.bsky.social historical fiction course.
Looking forward to being immersed in scorching scandal in the art world of c17th Rome
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Costanza by my friend @rachelblackmore.bsky.social who I met at an @arvonfoundation.bsky.social historical fiction course.
Looking forward to being immersed in scorching scandal in the art world of c17th Rome
💙📚
June 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
My next read has just arrived.
Costanza by my friend @rachelblackmore.bsky.social who I met at an @arvonfoundation.bsky.social historical fiction course.
Looking forward to being immersed in scorching scandal in the art world of c17th Rome
💙📚
Costanza by my friend @rachelblackmore.bsky.social who I met at an @arvonfoundation.bsky.social historical fiction course.
Looking forward to being immersed in scorching scandal in the art world of c17th Rome
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Whilst reading about writing is the ultimate procrastination, I can highly recommend this book from @jerichowriters.bsky.social
Comprehensive, with examples and summaries after every chapter, a practical handbook for planning and editing #writingcommunity 💙📚
Comprehensive, with examples and summaries after every chapter, a practical handbook for planning and editing #writingcommunity 💙📚
May 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Whilst reading about writing is the ultimate procrastination, I can highly recommend this book from @jerichowriters.bsky.social
Comprehensive, with examples and summaries after every chapter, a practical handbook for planning and editing #writingcommunity 💙📚
Comprehensive, with examples and summaries after every chapter, a practical handbook for planning and editing #writingcommunity 💙📚
2025 #bookreview 10/n 💙📚
Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad
Troubled British Palestinian Sonia plays Gertrude in West Bank production of Hamlet. Probes theatre as a political act, explores emotional trauma of diaspora Palestinians & those under Israeli occupation. Disturbing yet delicate & poignant.
Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad
Troubled British Palestinian Sonia plays Gertrude in West Bank production of Hamlet. Probes theatre as a political act, explores emotional trauma of diaspora Palestinians & those under Israeli occupation. Disturbing yet delicate & poignant.
May 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
2025 #bookreview 10/n 💙📚
Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad
Troubled British Palestinian Sonia plays Gertrude in West Bank production of Hamlet. Probes theatre as a political act, explores emotional trauma of diaspora Palestinians & those under Israeli occupation. Disturbing yet delicate & poignant.
Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad
Troubled British Palestinian Sonia plays Gertrude in West Bank production of Hamlet. Probes theatre as a political act, explores emotional trauma of diaspora Palestinians & those under Israeli occupation. Disturbing yet delicate & poignant.
2025 #bookreview 9/n 💙📚
Disobedient Women by Sangeeta Mulay
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
Disturbing tale of how religious fervour can damage free speech & prompt violence. Feminist Aparna & Hindutva Hari lock virtual horns while respective daughters rebel. Uses press clips & social posts well.
Disobedient Women by Sangeeta Mulay
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
Disturbing tale of how religious fervour can damage free speech & prompt violence. Feminist Aparna & Hindutva Hari lock virtual horns while respective daughters rebel. Uses press clips & social posts well.
May 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
2025 #bookreview 9/n 💙📚
Disobedient Women by Sangeeta Mulay
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
Disturbing tale of how religious fervour can damage free speech & prompt violence. Feminist Aparna & Hindutva Hari lock virtual horns while respective daughters rebel. Uses press clips & social posts well.
Disobedient Women by Sangeeta Mulay
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
Disturbing tale of how religious fervour can damage free speech & prompt violence. Feminist Aparna & Hindutva Hari lock virtual horns while respective daughters rebel. Uses press clips & social posts well.
💙📚 Delightful author talk by Sarah Perry @owlbookshop.bsky.social - she is engaging, funny, quirky, honest & self-deprecating, plus a passionate advocate for Essex. Latest book Enlightenment builds on her scientific curiosity about comets & her Baptist upbringing. www.sarahperry.net/enlightenment
April 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
💙📚 Delightful author talk by Sarah Perry @owlbookshop.bsky.social - she is engaging, funny, quirky, honest & self-deprecating, plus a passionate advocate for Essex. Latest book Enlightenment builds on her scientific curiosity about comets & her Baptist upbringing. www.sarahperry.net/enlightenment
Fabulous evening by @saloneurope.bsky.social and @deborahzafer.bsky.social at @allgoodbookshop.co.uk with readings from so many talented writers inc @abigailseltzer.bsky.social @norami.bsky.social @minxmarple.bsky.social @slamfitzsimons.bsky.social @timcraig.bsky.social @markabowles.bsky.social 💙📚
April 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Fabulous evening by @saloneurope.bsky.social and @deborahzafer.bsky.social at @allgoodbookshop.co.uk with readings from so many talented writers inc @abigailseltzer.bsky.social @norami.bsky.social @minxmarple.bsky.social @slamfitzsimons.bsky.social @timcraig.bsky.social @markabowles.bsky.social 💙📚