This excellent novel, by @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social, is so vivid and moving in how it captures multiple stories and voices in a compelling narrative. Funny, shocking, insightful and so richly alive.

This is great - so wide ranging, so entertaining, such a love of music and pop culture combined with insight and erudition.

Thought this would be the highlight of the book festival - @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social new book- and after the launch tonight I eagerly look forward to reading it. #belfastbookfestival

Should one read books fast or go slow and savour? Certainly sometimes I can read fast and more skim than read properly. Started this by Lucy Caldwell this morning on the bus and between gaps at the book festival finished on the bus home. Loved it.

Really liked this. So funny at times but also relatable and touching.

Bright sunshine, green therapy and fresh air at Stormont and an exquisite,short Anne Tyler novel (tearing up with the final paragraph on the 4A bus home) made for a great afternoon.

Didn’t get into the Bill Kirk exhibition at the Ulster Museum today (event on in room) but delighted to have got the accompanying book. Probably my favourite photographer and quite a few photos I haven’t seen so a real treat ahead. Exhibition on to June.

Loved this. Opened up new ways of seeing the world and understanding the history of architecture @barnabascalder.bsky.social. A very rewarding read.

Don’t think I suffer from coulrophobia but seeing this guy enlarged and in triplicate on the QFT screen tonight was a little unsettling.

An excellent read. Great science writing - lyrical and compassionate with great storytelling, offering rich insight and understanding. His books on cancer and the gene are also superb.

I’m going to guess this (or similar)

Being at the NI Science Festival gave lots of time for reading whilst travelling or between events and got through these 3 science books, all recommended.