I. R. Fox
@irfoxwriter.bsky.social
IT. IS. TIME! The release I’ve been most excited for all year.
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
IT. IS. TIME! The release I’ve been most excited for all year.
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
Hard copy coming from Illumicrate but I’m not lugging it around in my handbag, so getting stuck into the ebook straight away!
Midweek book delivery! Excited to get stuck in to the latest from @rainewilson.bsky.social. The cover art is gorgeous 😍
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Midweek book delivery! Excited to get stuck in to the latest from @rainewilson.bsky.social. The cover art is gorgeous 😍
This beauty arrived today - excited to delve into more of @shaunalawless.bsky.social fabulous storytelling!
September 29, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This beauty arrived today - excited to delve into more of @shaunalawless.bsky.social fabulous storytelling!
Recently read - Happiness by Aminatta Forma
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
September 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Recently read - Happiness by Aminatta Forma
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
Dealing with themes of displacement and hostility to migration, this was a very timely read. Set in my local area so I particularly enjoyed how easily I could visualise the setting and landmarks mentioned!
Recently read - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
September 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Recently read - Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
A sweeping, expansive account of Korean immigrant families living in Japan through the 20th century.
Recently read - Maurice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
September 2, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Recently read - Maurice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
It wasn’t until I finished this that I realised it’s based on a true story. A chronicle of love between two flawed people who were desperate for something beyond the ordinary.
Recently read - The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
September 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Recently read - The Leviathan by Rosie Andrews
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
Haunting and atmospheric, set in an under-appreciated and oft misunderstood period of English history. I really enjoyed this one!
Recently read - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
July 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Recently read - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
Ishiguro’s work always makes me think - often I take time afterwards to reflect and read reviews before I gather my thoughts. Klara and the Sun was no different. It’s a story that will stay with me for a long time. Beautiful, bittersweet.
Good morning from Devon! I’m on another #UrbanWritersRetreat - so happy to escape everyday life and focus on my creativity for a week.
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
July 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Good morning from Devon! I’m on another #UrbanWritersRetreat - so happy to escape everyday life and focus on my creativity for a week.
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
I was up early for yoga and a swim at the local outdoor pool. I’m feeling refreshed and energised, ready to tackle these edits!
#writingcommunity #author
Recently read - Matrix by Lauren Groff
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
June 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Recently read - Matrix by Lauren Groff
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
Spellbinding lyrical prose that I couldn’t wait to escape into. I loved Groff’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her work.
Haven’t bought many new books recently but I grabbed two this week.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.
June 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Haven’t bought many new books recently but I grabbed two this week.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.
Dark Earth is reference / inspiration for a new writing project. And The Shogun’s Last Samurai Corps is to feed my curiosity ignited by playing Hakuoki.
Recently read - Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
A nice short palate cleanser, this book is full of funny yet unsettlingly realistic observations.
A nice short palate cleanser, this book is full of funny yet unsettlingly realistic observations.
June 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Recently read - Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
A nice short palate cleanser, this book is full of funny yet unsettlingly realistic observations.
A nice short palate cleanser, this book is full of funny yet unsettlingly realistic observations.
Recently read - Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
Adored this diverse magical murder mystery by a fellow @edinburghsff.com writer @franceswrites.bsky.social! The characters are so compelling and sensitively written, not to mention hilarious. Highly recommend!
Adored this diverse magical murder mystery by a fellow @edinburghsff.com writer @franceswrites.bsky.social! The characters are so compelling and sensitively written, not to mention hilarious. Highly recommend!
June 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Recently read - Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
Adored this diverse magical murder mystery by a fellow @edinburghsff.com writer @franceswrites.bsky.social! The characters are so compelling and sensitively written, not to mention hilarious. Highly recommend!
Adored this diverse magical murder mystery by a fellow @edinburghsff.com writer @franceswrites.bsky.social! The characters are so compelling and sensitively written, not to mention hilarious. Highly recommend!
Had a lovely walk along Regents Canal yesterday - so inspired by the Gasholders redevelopment and the blend of modern and industrial architecture.
Stopped in at Word on the Water too and picked up a copy of the Illustrated London Literary Companion.
Stopped in at Word on the Water too and picked up a copy of the Illustrated London Literary Companion.
June 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Had a lovely walk along Regents Canal yesterday - so inspired by the Gasholders redevelopment and the blend of modern and industrial architecture.
Stopped in at Word on the Water too and picked up a copy of the Illustrated London Literary Companion.
Stopped in at Word on the Water too and picked up a copy of the Illustrated London Literary Companion.
York is very haunted! These two followed me home…
June 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
York is very haunted! These two followed me home…
Sunday without the Monday!
Starting off strong with some lovely croissants from my local coffee shop.
Today’s plans involve otome gaming, reading and writing.
Starting off strong with some lovely croissants from my local coffee shop.
Today’s plans involve otome gaming, reading and writing.
May 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Sunday without the Monday!
Starting off strong with some lovely croissants from my local coffee shop.
Today’s plans involve otome gaming, reading and writing.
Starting off strong with some lovely croissants from my local coffee shop.
Today’s plans involve otome gaming, reading and writing.
Recently read - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
I read this for a reading challenge that had a prompt requiring a translated book. Poignant, sad and reflective, this story really made me think.
I read this for a reading challenge that had a prompt requiring a translated book. Poignant, sad and reflective, this story really made me think.
April 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Recently read - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
I read this for a reading challenge that had a prompt requiring a translated book. Poignant, sad and reflective, this story really made me think.
I read this for a reading challenge that had a prompt requiring a translated book. Poignant, sad and reflective, this story really made me think.
Recently read - Still Life by Sarah Winman
I ADORED this book. A detailed, indulgent and emotional character study. My good friend @sarah-herbookshelf.bsky.social recommended this to me and she was spot on. I know I’ll read it again and again.
I ADORED this book. A detailed, indulgent and emotional character study. My good friend @sarah-herbookshelf.bsky.social recommended this to me and she was spot on. I know I’ll read it again and again.
April 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Recently read - Still Life by Sarah Winman
I ADORED this book. A detailed, indulgent and emotional character study. My good friend @sarah-herbookshelf.bsky.social recommended this to me and she was spot on. I know I’ll read it again and again.
I ADORED this book. A detailed, indulgent and emotional character study. My good friend @sarah-herbookshelf.bsky.social recommended this to me and she was spot on. I know I’ll read it again and again.
Recently read - The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
I loved the BBC adaptation of The Last Kingdom and I really enjoyed the first book in the series too. Twelve more to go! I specifically got the TV tie in edition because… well… Alexander Dreymon? 🥰
I loved the BBC adaptation of The Last Kingdom and I really enjoyed the first book in the series too. Twelve more to go! I specifically got the TV tie in edition because… well… Alexander Dreymon? 🥰
April 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Recently read - The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
I loved the BBC adaptation of The Last Kingdom and I really enjoyed the first book in the series too. Twelve more to go! I specifically got the TV tie in edition because… well… Alexander Dreymon? 🥰
I loved the BBC adaptation of The Last Kingdom and I really enjoyed the first book in the series too. Twelve more to go! I specifically got the TV tie in edition because… well… Alexander Dreymon? 🥰
Recently read - Inanna by Emily H. Wilson
I knew nothing about Gilgamesh or Sumer before reading this book, and it was such a rich and compelling rendition! I will definitely be continuing with the series and doing some of my own research to learn more about our earliest known civilisation.
I knew nothing about Gilgamesh or Sumer before reading this book, and it was such a rich and compelling rendition! I will definitely be continuing with the series and doing some of my own research to learn more about our earliest known civilisation.
March 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Recently read - Inanna by Emily H. Wilson
I knew nothing about Gilgamesh or Sumer before reading this book, and it was such a rich and compelling rendition! I will definitely be continuing with the series and doing some of my own research to learn more about our earliest known civilisation.
I knew nothing about Gilgamesh or Sumer before reading this book, and it was such a rich and compelling rendition! I will definitely be continuing with the series and doing some of my own research to learn more about our earliest known civilisation.
Recently read - Lady MacBethad by Isabelle Schuler
I loved loved LOVED this. Such a fascinating look into a much reviled character. Lady MacBethad is manipulative, scheming and ambitious (just like in Shakespeare’s version), but there’s so much more to her. Highly highly recommend!
I loved loved LOVED this. Such a fascinating look into a much reviled character. Lady MacBethad is manipulative, scheming and ambitious (just like in Shakespeare’s version), but there’s so much more to her. Highly highly recommend!
March 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Recently read - Lady MacBethad by Isabelle Schuler
I loved loved LOVED this. Such a fascinating look into a much reviled character. Lady MacBethad is manipulative, scheming and ambitious (just like in Shakespeare’s version), but there’s so much more to her. Highly highly recommend!
I loved loved LOVED this. Such a fascinating look into a much reviled character. Lady MacBethad is manipulative, scheming and ambitious (just like in Shakespeare’s version), but there’s so much more to her. Highly highly recommend!
Recently read - The Yakuza’s Bias Vol 1 by Teki Yatsuda
Ridiculous, hilarious and so relatable as a Kpop stan!
Ridiculous, hilarious and so relatable as a Kpop stan!
March 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Recently read - The Yakuza’s Bias Vol 1 by Teki Yatsuda
Ridiculous, hilarious and so relatable as a Kpop stan!
Ridiculous, hilarious and so relatable as a Kpop stan!
Recently read - Ascension by Nicholas Binge
Finally gotten round to reading this masterpiece by fellow @edinburghsff.com writer Nick Binge! A little outside my usual genre, but the tension and emotional focus of this story kept me hooked from start to finish.
Finally gotten round to reading this masterpiece by fellow @edinburghsff.com writer Nick Binge! A little outside my usual genre, but the tension and emotional focus of this story kept me hooked from start to finish.
March 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Recently read - Ascension by Nicholas Binge
Finally gotten round to reading this masterpiece by fellow @edinburghsff.com writer Nick Binge! A little outside my usual genre, but the tension and emotional focus of this story kept me hooked from start to finish.
Finally gotten round to reading this masterpiece by fellow @edinburghsff.com writer Nick Binge! A little outside my usual genre, but the tension and emotional focus of this story kept me hooked from start to finish.
Recently read - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Narrative non-fiction at its very best, I loved this book. It was informative, emotional and challenging, chronicling the lives of five women who suffered greatly in life and death, and asking why we care so much more about their murderer than them.
Narrative non-fiction at its very best, I loved this book. It was informative, emotional and challenging, chronicling the lives of five women who suffered greatly in life and death, and asking why we care so much more about their murderer than them.
March 3, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Recently read - The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Narrative non-fiction at its very best, I loved this book. It was informative, emotional and challenging, chronicling the lives of five women who suffered greatly in life and death, and asking why we care so much more about their murderer than them.
Narrative non-fiction at its very best, I loved this book. It was informative, emotional and challenging, chronicling the lives of five women who suffered greatly in life and death, and asking why we care so much more about their murderer than them.
Recently read - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
This book confused me, surprised me and inspired me in equal measures. I loved it - so interesting, so thought provoking and, despite being rooted in so much reality, so imaginative. Fantastic.
This book confused me, surprised me and inspired me in equal measures. I loved it - so interesting, so thought provoking and, despite being rooted in so much reality, so imaginative. Fantastic.
February 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Recently read - Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
This book confused me, surprised me and inspired me in equal measures. I loved it - so interesting, so thought provoking and, despite being rooted in so much reality, so imaginative. Fantastic.
This book confused me, surprised me and inspired me in equal measures. I loved it - so interesting, so thought provoking and, despite being rooted in so much reality, so imaginative. Fantastic.