Lou - Bookmarks and Stages
@loubookmarks.bsky.social
I write a blog reviewing #books, #theatre and festivals. I also host #interviews with authors and actors. I also review books for the online monthly magazine - The Writers Narrative. I post pics of my cat, garden and other places from time to time too.
I hosted an author event in a library with Val Penny and Robert Ferguson. It was good fun.
May 16, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I hosted an author event in a library with Val Penny and Robert Ferguson. It was good fun.
March 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Woohoo! Reviewer #bookpost of #BestSummerEver by @heidiswain.bsky.social landed through my letterbox today.
February 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Woohoo! Reviewer #bookpost of #BestSummerEver by @heidiswain.bsky.social landed through my letterbox today.
If, like me you like #CallTheMidwife you may like the books by Jennifer Worth that inspired this fantastic series. Also check out the very interesting Flesh and Blood by @stephenmcgann.uk
#bookrecommendations
#bookrecommendations
January 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If, like me you like #CallTheMidwife you may like the books by Jennifer Worth that inspired this fantastic series. Also check out the very interesting Flesh and Blood by @stephenmcgann.uk
#bookrecommendations
#bookrecommendations
I'm back reading and writing reviews. 17th January is my turn on the blog tour for #TheBookseller by @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social If you haven't read #DSCross yet, I highly recommend this series. This #NewBook inthe #thriller series is published on 16th Jan.
January 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I'm back reading and writing reviews. 17th January is my turn on the blog tour for #TheBookseller by @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social If you haven't read #DSCross yet, I highly recommend this series. This #NewBook inthe #thriller series is published on 16th Jan.
My Top 10 #Theatre #Plays #MusicalStage24 #musicals #Gigs #concerts #music of 2024. Check link for #theatrereview and more photos...
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December 31, 2024 at 7:11 PM
My Top 10 #Theatre #Plays #MusicalStage24 #musicals #Gigs #concerts #music of 2024. Check link for #theatrereview and more photos...
bookmarksandstages.home.blog/2024/12/31/m...
bookmarksandstages.home.blog/2024/12/31/m...
My top 16 #FictionBooks of 2024.
#Thrillers #romantic
#Literary #readingforpleasure #BookTwitter #booklovers #NewYear See link here for more info:
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#Thrillers #romantic
#Literary #readingforpleasure #BookTwitter #booklovers #NewYear See link here for more info:
bookmarksandstages.home.blog/2024/12/31/m...
December 31, 2024 at 6:51 PM
My top 16 #FictionBooks of 2024.
#Thrillers #romantic
#Literary #readingforpleasure #BookTwitter #booklovers #NewYear See link here for more info:
bookmarksandstages.home.blog/2024/12/31/m...
#Thrillers #romantic
#Literary #readingforpleasure #BookTwitter #booklovers #NewYear See link here for more info:
bookmarksandstages.home.blog/2024/12/31/m...
Snowflakes to go with one of my #Christmas jumpers. ❄️ 🎄
December 14, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Snowflakes to go with one of my #Christmas jumpers. ❄️ 🎄
What a lovely surprise to see this land in my inbox. Thank you very much Lynda.
I recommend her #Tennison series and her autobiography #GettingAwayWithMurder My Life onstage, Stage and Screen.
I recommend her #Tennison series and her autobiography #GettingAwayWithMurder My Life onstage, Stage and Screen.
December 5, 2024 at 3:16 PM
What a lovely surprise to see this land in my inbox. Thank you very much Lynda.
I recommend her #Tennison series and her autobiography #GettingAwayWithMurder My Life onstage, Stage and Screen.
I recommend her #Tennison series and her autobiography #GettingAwayWithMurder My Life onstage, Stage and Screen.
It's beginning to look like #Christmas with these festive reads. We have #kidslit of #paddington - Paddington and the Christmas Surprise, #VirtuallyChristmas by #davidbaddiel
and #romantic book #TheChristmasCottage by #sarahmorgan @HQstories @HarperCollinsUK @HarperChildrens
and #romantic book #TheChristmasCottage by #sarahmorgan @HQstories @HarperCollinsUK @HarperChildrens
November 27, 2024 at 10:45 AM
It's beginning to look like #Christmas with these festive reads. We have #kidslit of #paddington - Paddington and the Christmas Surprise, #VirtuallyChristmas by #davidbaddiel
and #romantic book #TheChristmasCottage by #sarahmorgan @HQstories @HarperCollinsUK @HarperChildrens
and #romantic book #TheChristmasCottage by #sarahmorgan @HQstories @HarperCollinsUK @HarperChildrens
Oh, if only Michael Buble really was following me.
Just goes to show that the bots and impersonators are out in force everywhere, even here on @bsky.app
Just goes to show that the bots and impersonators are out in force everywhere, even here on @bsky.app
November 26, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Oh, if only Michael Buble really was following me.
Just goes to show that the bots and impersonators are out in force everywhere, even here on @bsky.app
Just goes to show that the bots and impersonators are out in force everywhere, even here on @bsky.app
This is my copy of #Paddington from when I was very small. It's a chunky book with a few stories in it. It was well-read.
November 18, 2024 at 5:39 PM
This is my copy of #Paddington from when I was very small. It's a chunky book with a few stories in it. It was well-read.
Last night I had the hottest ticket in town. Natalie Imbruglia supporting The Corrs. Amazing night. I'll post more after work. I'll write a review too. It's Monday, my busiest work day, so bare with. Just know it's a fantastic gig.
November 18, 2024 at 7:27 AM
Last night I had the hottest ticket in town. Natalie Imbruglia supporting The Corrs. Amazing night. I'll post more after work. I'll write a review too. It's Monday, my busiest work day, so bare with. Just know it's a fantastic gig.
Thank you so much for following me. I've followed you back.
Here's a pic of my cat relaxing in the garden.
Here's a pic of my cat relaxing in the garden.
November 14, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Thank you so much for following me. I've followed you back.
Here's a pic of my cat relaxing in the garden.
Here's a pic of my cat relaxing in the garden.
I am so excited to have received #TheBookseller by #TimSullivan
These books are intriguing with brilliant characterisation, especially of DS Cross. I look forward to reading and reviewing it. #DSCrossSeries
These books are intriguing with brilliant characterisation, especially of DS Cross. I look forward to reading and reviewing it. #DSCrossSeries
November 14, 2024 at 6:43 PM
I am so excited to have received #TheBookseller by #TimSullivan
These books are intriguing with brilliant characterisation, especially of DS Cross. I look forward to reading and reviewing it. #DSCrossSeries
These books are intriguing with brilliant characterisation, especially of DS Cross. I look forward to reading and reviewing it. #DSCrossSeries
Welcome to all you lovely new followers. In between getting work and family stuff done, I'm trying to follow you all back (so long as you're not a bot). In the meantime, here's some author and actor pics and a link to my blog - Bookmarks and Stages bookmarksandstages.home.blog
November 13, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Welcome to all you lovely new followers. In between getting work and family stuff done, I'm trying to follow you all back (so long as you're not a bot). In the meantime, here's some author and actor pics and a link to my blog - Bookmarks and Stages bookmarksandstages.home.blog
Earlier in the week for half-term I hosted Janey Louise Jones in the community library I volunteer lead. It was a successful event with children really enjoying it. The weekend before we all got arty and created scenes of nature.
October 21, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Earlier in the week for half-term I hosted Janey Louise Jones in the community library I volunteer lead. It was a successful event with children really enjoying it. The weekend before we all got arty and created scenes of nature.
Blue-sky is not immune to pesky bots and scams.
September 13, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Blue-sky is not immune to pesky bots and scams.
Want a book untied? Ask a cat 🐈 😹
February 21, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Want a book untied? Ask a cat 🐈 😹
Coming soon is a review of the latest DS Cross book - The Teacher. I'm really enjoying these. They are stand alone, twisty mysteries with a bit of humour and excellent writing of the neurodivergent detective.
February 12, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Coming soon is a review of the latest DS Cross book - The Teacher. I'm really enjoying these. They are stand alone, twisty mysteries with a bit of humour and excellent writing of the neurodivergent detective.
My next read
February 7, 2024 at 7:04 AM
My next read
Last night I saw @David_Suchet give a talk - #Poirot and More: A Retrospective @captheatres in #Edinburgh. So lucky to meet him after. Thank you!
The talk was fascinating as he talked about childhood drama, getting into character, #Shakespeare and more... Full review to come.
The talk was fascinating as he talked about childhood drama, getting into character, #Shakespeare and more... Full review to come.
January 27, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Last night I saw @David_Suchet give a talk - #Poirot and More: A Retrospective @captheatres in #Edinburgh. So lucky to meet him after. Thank you!
The talk was fascinating as he talked about childhood drama, getting into character, #Shakespeare and more... Full review to come.
The talk was fascinating as he talked about childhood drama, getting into character, #Shakespeare and more... Full review to come.
Today is my Birthday 🎂
January 14, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Today is my Birthday 🎂