Reading For Leisure
@debbiehartuk.bsky.social
Retired maths teacher, reader, book blogger, midget gem lover
Reading For Leisure blog: https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com
Reading For Leisure blog: https://readingforleisure.blogspot.com
Two books from the TBR pile for #TwoForTuesday
I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
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I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Two books from the TBR pile for #TwoForTuesday
I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
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I loved both #ForeverHome and #Frankie by Graham Norton, despite initially being apprehensive that they would be too “literary”. I’m really looking forward to reading both of these.
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Filled with moral dilemmas, #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social is impossible to put down once you start reading.
Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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November 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Filled with moral dilemmas, #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social is impossible to put down once you start reading.
Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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Time now to return to St. Cloud’s Orphanage with #QueenEsther from John Irving
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📚BOOK POST📚
Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📚BOOK POST📚
Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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Some exciting book post thanks to Adventures With Words and @michaeljbooks.bsky.social , a lovely copy of #TheGameIsMurder by @hazellward.bsky.social . This really is right up my street
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#AllOurYesterdays by Guy Hale has set the story up nicely for the next book in the series.
I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
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I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
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November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#AllOurYesterdays by Guy Hale has set the story up nicely for the next book in the series.
I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
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I’m incredibly excited to be starting #Deception from @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social as part of the #TandemCollective Buddy Read
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#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor is a nostalgic and gentle coming-of-age story that is guaranteed to raise a smile.
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor is a nostalgic and gentle coming-of-age story that is guaranteed to raise a smile.
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/bdcps3h2
#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor was a gentle coming-of-age story. Time now to continue with the Shakespeare Murders by Guy Hale with #AllOurYesterdays
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor was a gentle coming-of-age story. Time now to continue with the Shakespeare Murders by Guy Hale with #AllOurYesterdays
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
November 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
#YouSentMeALetter by Lucy Dawson had me on the edge of my seat, wondering how Sophie could prevent her dark secret being revealed to her family and friends. Twists and shocks galore.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/yck7u9pa
It's Book Week Scotland 2025 so I'm sharing two of my favourite Scottish based crime series for #TwoForTuesday
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It's Book Week Scotland 2025 so I'm sharing two of my favourite Scottish based crime series for #TwoForTuesday
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
The #MaxCraigie series from @neillancaster66.bsky.social focuses on organised crime and police corruption
Serial killers feature in the #LucCallanach series from @crimediva.bsky.social
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for #MagicalBeginningsInLittleBeaubrook from Bella Brightside
Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
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Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
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November 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for #MagicalBeginningsInLittleBeaubrook from Bella Brightside
Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
#BookSky
Some places are special enough to heal hearts… Welcome to Little Beaubrook.
I can't wait to read this.
@rararesources.bsky.social
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#TheCroakingRaven from Guy Hales, Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social has left me wanting to know more. Now making an early start on my November book group read, #TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor
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November 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#TheCroakingRaven from Guy Hales, Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social has left me wanting to know more. Now making an early start on my November book group read, #TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
#TheNightWatcher from @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is a fast-paced, dark and gritty serial killer thriller with an engaging main character. Looking forward to more in the #CallieMunro series.
Published 1/12/25
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/5tc63w7b
📚📚Book Post📚📚
I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
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I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
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November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
📚📚Book Post📚📚
I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
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I’m completely engrossed by #TheCroakingRaven so it’s exciting to receive a copy of #PutOutTheLight from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press and @lovebookstours.bsky.social in preparation for the #BlogTour
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I'm delighted to be taking part in the #BlogTour for #TheToken from Sharon Bolton and @orionbooks.bsky.social. You'll be gripped from the first page to the last in this propulsive thriller. @tracyfenton.bsky.social
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I'm delighted to be taking part in the #BlogTour for #TheToken from Sharon Bolton and @orionbooks.bsky.social. You'll be gripped from the first page to the last in this propulsive thriller. @tracyfenton.bsky.social
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/3brh4tr6
#Room706 from @ellielevenson.bsky.social & @headlinebooks.bsky.social was so much more than I expected, a carefully crafted study of relationships.
On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
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On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
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November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#Room706 from @ellielevenson.bsky.social & @headlinebooks.bsky.social was so much more than I expected, a carefully crafted study of relationships.
On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
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On to #TheCroakingRaven next from Guy Hale, The Bullington Press & @lovebookstours.bsky.social and I’m already loving the humour
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Totally not book related but wanted to show off one of the gorgeous presents I got off my OH for my birthday yesterday. I adore Molton Brown products
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Totally not book related but wanted to show off one of the gorgeous presents I got off my OH for my birthday yesterday. I adore Molton Brown products
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
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Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
#OneOfTheFamily from Jess Ryder and @bookouture.bsky.social is a layered psychological thriller. There are red flags galore; as the tension rises, numerous secrets come to light.
#BookSky #BookBlogger
Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/mrxhptbe
While we were away I popped in to The Works to check out their Black Friday deal
#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
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#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
While we were away I popped in to The Works to check out their Black Friday deal
#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
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#TheKillerInTheCold by Alex Pine
#ThePerfectMarriage by Jeneva Rose
#SnowedInAtTheCatCafe by Rachel Rowlands
#TheCastle by @johnsutherland.bsky.social
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📚📚 Book Post📚📚
After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
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After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
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November 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM
📚📚 Book Post📚📚
After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
#BookSky #BookBlogger
After a lovely weekend away I came home to some fab book post. Thank you @squadpod2021.bsky.social, @panmacmillan.bsky.social and Sookie Snow for a gorgeous copy of #ChefsKissAtTheChalet. This sounds cosy and enticing
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#AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear was a quick and lighthearted read, with an important message. I’m really excited to be starting my first 2026 proof next, one that’s had lots of praise, #Room706 from @ellielevenson.bsky.social and @headlinebooks.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear was a quick and lighthearted read, with an important message. I’m really excited to be starting my first 2026 proof next, one that’s had lots of praise, #Room706 from @ellielevenson.bsky.social and @headlinebooks.bsky.social
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#Hamnet proved to be a popular read with my book group. Our November read is #TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor. Just from reading the synopsis everyone is keen to read this
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#Hamnet proved to be a popular read with my book group. Our November read is #TheMiseducationOfEvieEpworth by Matson Taylor. Just from reading the synopsis everyone is keen to read this
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📚📚BOOK POST📚📚
Over the moon to finally get my hands on a copy of #QueenEsther, the sequel to #TheCiderHouseRules, by John Irving
Over the moon to finally get my hands on a copy of #QueenEsther, the sequel to #TheCiderHouseRules, by John Irving
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📚📚BOOK POST📚📚
Over the moon to finally get my hands on a copy of #QueenEsther, the sequel to #TheCiderHouseRules, by John Irving
Over the moon to finally get my hands on a copy of #QueenEsther, the sequel to #TheCiderHouseRules, by John Irving
#TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is fast moving, twisty, and has a great central character.
My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
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My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
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November 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is fast moving, twisty, and has a great central character.
My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
#BookSky
My next read is #AChristmasCaroline by K. L. Crear, a modern re-telling of a festive favourite
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Happy publication day to S. J. Bennett and @zaffrebooks.bsky.social for #TheQueenWhoCameInFromTheCold
A potential diplomatic incident ensnares the Queen as someone tries to smuggle a Russian defector on to Britannia in this 4⭐️ cosy crime
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y4tdbzj8
A potential diplomatic incident ensnares the Queen as someone tries to smuggle a Russian defector on to Britannia in this 4⭐️ cosy crime
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y4tdbzj8
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Happy publication day to S. J. Bennett and @zaffrebooks.bsky.social for #TheQueenWhoCameInFromTheCold
A potential diplomatic incident ensnares the Queen as someone tries to smuggle a Russian defector on to Britannia in this 4⭐️ cosy crime
#BookSky
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y4tdbzj8
A potential diplomatic incident ensnares the Queen as someone tries to smuggle a Russian defector on to Britannia in this 4⭐️ cosy crime
#BookSky
Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/y4tdbzj8
#Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell was an evocative read, you get a real sense of the hustle and bustle of Elizabethan Stratford.
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/2s3hcfmf
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/2s3hcfmf
November 5, 2025 at 12:10 PM
#Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell was an evocative read, you get a real sense of the hustle and bustle of Elizabethan Stratford.
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/2s3hcfmf
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Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/2s3hcfmf
#TheGardenIfSharedStories from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social is a bittersweet romance where, as you read, you hope fates will align to allow for a happy ending.
Excited to start #TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social next
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Excited to start #TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social next
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November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#TheGardenIfSharedStories from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social is a bittersweet romance where, as you read, you hope fates will align to allow for a happy ending.
Excited to start #TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social next
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Excited to start #TheNightWatcher by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social next
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