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Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews)
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Book blogger & puffin photographer. Occasional chocolate pusher. Permanent book pusher. Blog at jenmedsbookreviews.com.
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Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews) @jenlucas.bsky.social · 6h
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new christmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict, The Christmas Cracker Killer.

Review on the blog.

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The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new Christmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict, The Christmas Cracker Killer. The book sees the return of puzzle setter, Edie O’Sullivan, which made me very happy. My thanks to publisher Simon & Schuster for the advance copy of the book via NetGalley. Here’s what it’s all about: Source: Netgalley
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Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new christmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict, The Christmas Cracker Killer.

Review on the blog.

@a.k.benedict
@simonschusteruk
@@alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social

#bookthreads #books #bookstagram #bookreview #thechristmascrackerkiller
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
Today I am sharing my review of the brand new Christmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict, The Christmas Cracker Killer. The book sees the return of puzzle setter, Edie O’Sullivan, which made me very happy. My thanks to publisher Simon & Schuster for the advance copy of the book via NetGalley. Here’s what it’s all about: Source: Netgalley
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Today on the blog I am sharing my review of The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict.

Link in bio.

@a.k.benedict
@simonschusteruk
@alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social

#bookthreads #books #bookstagram #booksky #bookreview #thechristmascrackerkiller
The Christmas Cracker Killer by Alexandra Benedict
Today I am absolutely delighted to be sharing my thoughts on the brand new Christmas mystery from Alexandra Benedict, The Christmas Cracker Killer. My thanks to publisher Simon & Schuster for the early copy via Netgalley. Here's what it's all about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 06 November 2025
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Giveaway: Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/11/g...

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Giveaway: Let the Bells Ring Out by Milly Johnson
You all know that I’m a huge fan of Milly Johnson – and I’m delighted that she’s become a true personal friend over the years.  To celebrate Milly’s latest book, Let The Bells Ring Out which …
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November 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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#MusicMonday - Something keeps on pulling me closer… aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/m...

From @clairekreads.bsky.social
#MusicMonday – Something keeps on pulling me closer…
Whoop whoop! Welcome to this week’s #MusicMonday! This is my opportunity to share a track of my liking with you lovely people, all in the name of #MusicMonday, the brainchild of the Tatto…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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The Token - Sharon Bolton | Book Review | #TheToken www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2025/11/the-...

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The Token - Sharon Bolton | Book Review | #TheToken - My Reading Corner
Seven beneficiaries. Seven people who stood to gain a huge amount of money, for a reason none of them yet understood. Seven strangers receive a mysterious note informing them of their impending inheri...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Kathryn Croft #author of The Christmas Party | @Bookouture @katcroft portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/10/f...

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#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Kathryn Croft #author of The Christmas Party | @Bookouture @katcroft
I’m delighted to be joined by Kathryn today, author of The Christmas Party. The Christmas Party was published by Bookouture in October and available now in as an e-book: full details below. O…
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November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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My next read/listen is King Of Ashes by @blacktopkid.bsky.social I love the narration of Adam Lazarre White, so picking up the audiobook version of this was a complete no brainer.

www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-King...

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November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Before Her Eyes by Jack Jordan #beforehereyes #blogathon #bookreview aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/b...

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Before Her Eyes by Jack Jordan #beforehereyes #blogathon #bookreview
Happy Monday! Today I’m back with Jack Jordan and Before Her Eyes, his third thriller first published 7 years ago!! And yes, I read it back then.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 09/11/25

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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 09/11/25
Well I survived the week. I am taking that as a positive. Spent half a day being assessed for my apprenticeship mid week which added far more stress to my life than I was expecting. It has meant that my concentration has been poor for a long time now, for that and numerous other reasons, so it is taking me quite some time to read books I know I would normally have devoured.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Today on the blog Mandie shares her review of A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball.

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A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball
Today it is back to Mandie who is sharing her thoughts on A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball. We're both theatre lovers, so this really is right up her street. Here's what the book is about: Source: NetgalleyRelease Date: 07 November 2024
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November 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Grumpy Gnome by Peter Wiholm, illustrated by Alejandro Segura Baron lindasbookbag.com/2025/11/10/g...

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Grumpy Gnome by Peter Wiholm, illustrated by Alejandro Segura Baron
My enormous thanks to Peter Wiholm for sending me a copy of his children’s book Grumpy Gnome all the way from Canada. Grumpy Gnome is illustrated by Alejandro Segura Baron and it’s my pleasur…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell  | #BookReview #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/06/d...

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Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell  | #BookReview #BookSky 💙📚
OMG! How to even begin to talk about this one? Well for a start, I’m not sure I can say very much about the plot at all in case I give anything away. There are three main female characters. N…
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November 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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And that's a wrap for ... October! noveldeelights.com/2025/11/06/a...

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And that’s a wrap for … October!
Back by popular demand … Ish. 😄 I think the most impactful news of the month was that I dropped my iPad. I’ve no idea what happened and believe me, I’ve gone over it a million tim…
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November 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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#FlashbackFriday November 2025 chataboutbooks.blog/2025/11/07/f...

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#FlashbackFriday November 2025
Hi, and welcome to my Flashback Friday feature! On the first Friday of each month I like to look back at the books I was reading the previous year during the same month. Please do join in if you ha…
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November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The Christmas Retreat by Trisha Ashley | #festivefiction #bookreview | @RandomTTours @PenguinUKBooks @TrishaAshley portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/07/t...

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The Christmas Retreat by Trisha Ashley | #festivefiction #bookreview | @RandomTTours @PenguinUKBooks @TrishaAshley
A Christmas book from Trisha Ashley is always a real treat so I was delighted to have the opportunity to read her latest, The Christmas Retreat, published yesterday by Bantam/Transworld. Thank you …
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November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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"My Friends" by Fredrik Backman - Book Review @SimonSchusterCA #MyFriends @Backmanland #BookReview fictionophile.com/2025/11/09/m...

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“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman – Book Review @SimonSchusterCA #MyFriends @Backmanland #BookReview
I read this book last month, but at first couldn’t find the words to review it. As many of you probably have gleaned by now, Fredrik Backman is my favourite author. He never disappoints. His …
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November 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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A Kiss to Stop a Wedding by Sarah Mallory | #RegencyRomance #HistoricalFiction #bookreview | @SarahMRomance @MillsAndBoon portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/09/a...
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A Kiss to Stop a Wedding by Sarah Mallory | #RegencyRomance #HistoricalFiction #bookreview | @SarahMRomance @MillsAndBoon
From Jane Austen to Bridgerton and several other books in between, I am quite a fan of Regency romance. So when I met author Sarah Mallory at an authors and readers lunch in York earlier this year …
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November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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My reading recommendation for Alfred FM radio and podcast this weekend is Little Secrets by @victoriagoldman.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/6RfB... (from approx 53:34) #Booksky 📚💙
The Alfred Daily – 8th November 2025
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November 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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I’ve had The Children of Eve by John Connolly on the TBR pile for far too long, so using a lazy Sunday to listen to the audiobook.

Available now from @hodderfiction.bsky.social , it’s book 22 in the Charlie Parker series.

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#books
#Booksky #amreading
November 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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First Line Friday 7th November 2025: The Orchid Hunter's Daughter by Jane Anderson  | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/07/f...

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First Line Friday 7th November 2025: The Orchid Hunter’s Daughter by Jane Anderson  | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky 💙📚
I’m sharing the first lines from Jane Anderson’s new historical fiction novel, The Orchid Hunter’s Daughter, which is due out next week. I’ll have my review as part of the b…
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November 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Katie Gayle #author of Murder in the Winter Woods | @Bookouture @KatieGayleBooks portobellobookblog.com/2025/11/08/f...

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#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Katie Gayle #author of Murder in the Winter Woods | @Bookouture @KatieGayleBooks
I’m delighted to be joined by Kate Sidley and Gail Schimmel (writing as Katie Gayle) today, authors of Murder in the Winter Woods. Murder in the Winter Woods was published by Bookouture …
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November 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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My current read is Cold Blooded Killer by Alex Pine, the latest book in The DCI James Walker series.

Available now from @avonbooks.bsky.social

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#books #booksky #amreading #coldbloodedkiller
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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#BookReview of #James by Percival Everett www.swirlandthread.com/james-by-per...

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James by Percival Everett | Review
James by Percival Everett is described as 'a profound and ferociously funny novel from one of our greatest living writers'.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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#BookReview The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen
'a thriller which revels in its dark humour and ludicrous characters but ultimately proves to be a surprisingly heartwarming tale that's perfect for the festive season.'
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November 6, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Cover Love: part 122 - A Road Through Trees #Fictionophile #CoverLove #BookCovers #BookLovers fictionophile.com/2025/11/07/c...

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Cover Love: part 122 – A Road Through Trees #Fictionophile #CoverLove #BookCovers #BookLovers
They say you can never have a second chance to make a good first impression. A book’s cover does just that – gives a first impression. A good cover can make a reader pick up a book. A bad cover can…
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November 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM