MadameBibiLophile
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I like books and I blog about books I like at https://madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/
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...in which the poet laureate goes to his shed, and I have fun exploring the results!! #simonarmitage kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/t...
The Poet Laureate has been to his shed! #simonarmitage
It occurred to me recently that it was a while since I had read any of Simon Armitage’s poetry; which is a bit naughty, really, as I’ve amassed three new collections of his work this ye…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
...in which the poet laureate goes to his shed, and I have fun exploring the results!! #simonarmitage kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/t...
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New on my blog - Books of the Year 2025: Part Two alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book... #BookSky
Books of the Year 2025: Part Two - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New on my blog - Books of the Year 2025: Part Two alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book... #BookSky
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– Three Things + #9: Into Winter Waffle
This sporadic post covering all manner of things I’ve recently read, watched and done is where I hold forth on matters both serious and silly. You are invited along for the ride.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Winding Up the Week #450
This week I look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, announce next year’s Nonfiction Reader Challenge along with Hungarian Lit Month 2…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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New on my blog- Books of the Year 2025: Part One alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book... #BookSky
Books of the Year 2025: Part One - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New on my blog- Books of the Year 2025: Part One alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/book... #BookSky
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On the Ramblings today - I don't love a book as much as I expect to! 😳 kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/b...
“…brain-frying visions…” #allthedevilsarehere
As I may have mentioned in the past, I’m an avid listener of the Backlisted podcast and am always fascinated by the range of books they cover. I try very hard not to be too influenced by them…
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December 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
On the Ramblings today - I don't love a book as much as I expect to! 😳 kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/b...
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On the Ramblings today - I share my thoughts on a hugely entertaining pair of British Library Crime Classics! @blpublishing.bsky.social @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/d...
Death comes in ambush, and also in high heels! #BLCC
At the start of November, I had a bit of a binge on some GA crime; work was a little manic and I just felt that I needed some time to switch off, so classic mysteries were definitely the best optio…
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December 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
On the Ramblings today - I share my thoughts on a hugely entertaining pair of British Library Crime Classics! @blpublishing.bsky.social @martinedwardsbooks.bsky.social kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/d...
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New on the blog today, I've written about THE COUNTRY OF THE POINTED FIRS by Sarah Orne Jewett
Through evocative vignettes, Jewett conveys a rich picture of everyday life in small-town Maine. Highly recommended for fans of Elizabeth Strout & Willa Cather! 💙📚
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Through evocative vignettes, Jewett conveys a rich picture of everyday life in small-town Maine. Highly recommended for fans of Elizabeth Strout & Willa Cather! 💙📚
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The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett
Born in Maine, New England in 1849, the American writer Sarah Orne Jewett is known for her works of literary regionalism, a genre of writing in which the local setting, landscape, history, communit…
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December 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
New on the blog today, I've written about THE COUNTRY OF THE POINTED FIRS by Sarah Orne Jewett
Through evocative vignettes, Jewett conveys a rich picture of everyday life in small-town Maine. Highly recommended for fans of Elizabeth Strout & Willa Cather! 💙📚
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Through evocative vignettes, Jewett conveys a rich picture of everyday life in small-town Maine. Highly recommended for fans of Elizabeth Strout & Willa Cather! 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/12/07/t...
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If you're in Sheffield, we can deliver by hand, on foot, to any address in the city encircled by the blue line (and we're happy to gift-wrap books, if you like, at no extra cost). This might be useful for any last-minute Christmas orders (last day to order via this method is Tuesday 23 Dec).
December 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If you're in Sheffield, we can deliver by hand, on foot, to any address in the city encircled by the blue line (and we're happy to gift-wrap books, if you like, at no extra cost). This might be useful for any last-minute Christmas orders (last day to order via this method is Tuesday 23 Dec).
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New on the blog today, I've written about THE HEARING TRUMPET by Leonora Carrington.
A surreal, subversive, wildly imaginative novella that challenges traditional patriarchal & ageist societal structures, turning them on their heads in thrilling fashion! 💙📚
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A surreal, subversive, wildly imaginative novella that challenges traditional patriarchal & ageist societal structures, turning them on their heads in thrilling fashion! 💙📚
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The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington
Born in Lancashire in 1917, Leonora Carrington is perhaps now best known as a surrealist artist; in 2024, one of her artworks sold for $28.5 million. During her career, however, she also wrote nove…
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December 2, 2025 at 7:16 AM
New on the blog today, I've written about THE HEARING TRUMPET by Leonora Carrington.
A surreal, subversive, wildly imaginative novella that challenges traditional patriarchal & ageist societal structures, turning them on their heads in thrilling fashion! 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/t...
A surreal, subversive, wildly imaginative novella that challenges traditional patriarchal & ageist societal structures, turning them on their heads in thrilling fashion! 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/12/02/t...
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November was a month stuffed with so many reading events! Here's what I actually read during the month, and you can read more here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/a...
December 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
November was a month stuffed with so many reading events! Here's what I actually read during the month, and you can read more here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/12/01/a...
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New on my blog: Five Winter Books I’ve Read alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/five... #BookSky
Five Winter Books I’ve Read - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
New on my blog: Five Winter Books I’ve Read alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/12/five... #BookSky
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Duw duw!
I'm so pleased, and proud that this came from an open vote - so thanks to all the readers and advocates and allies who have lifted me up in the last year. Genuinely blindsided by this, and humbled. Thanks @hayfestival.bsky.social x
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I'm so pleased, and proud that this came from an open vote - so thanks to all the readers and advocates and allies who have lifted me up in the last year. Genuinely blindsided by this, and humbled. Thanks @hayfestival.bsky.social x
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A Room Above a Shop by Anthony Shapland named Hay Festival Book of the Year 2025
A Room Above a Shop by Anthony Shapland has been named Hay Festival Book of the Year 2025 after hundreds of book lovers nominated their favourite titles of the year online.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Duw duw!
I'm so pleased, and proud that this came from an open vote - so thanks to all the readers and advocates and allies who have lifted me up in the last year. Genuinely blindsided by this, and humbled. Thanks @hayfestival.bsky.social x
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I'm so pleased, and proud that this came from an open vote - so thanks to all the readers and advocates and allies who have lifted me up in the last year. Genuinely blindsided by this, and humbled. Thanks @hayfestival.bsky.social x
www.hayfestival.com/news/blog.as...
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Winding Up the Week #449
This week, I look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, announce Reading Non-Fiction 2026, keep up with a variety of literary anniversar…
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November 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Today on the blog I'm sharing my thoughts about the latest release from Recovered Books @neglectedbooks.com @bhousepress.bsky.social - the stunning "Makeshift" by Sarah Campion. More here: kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/h...
“Hunting for some anchor…” #makeshift @neglectedbooks @bhousepress
My last book for November is the latest title from one of my favourite indie imprints – Recovered Books from Boiler House Press. Since their first release of the magnificent “Gentleman …
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November 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Today on the blog I'm sharing my thoughts about the latest release from Recovered Books @neglectedbooks.com @bhousepress.bsky.social - the stunning "Makeshift" by Sarah Campion. More here: kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/h...
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New on the blog today, my thoughts on JUST A LITTLE DINNER by Cécile Tlili (tr. Katherine Gregor).
An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
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An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
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Just a Little Dinner by Cécile Tlili (tr. Katherine Gregor)
Established in 2023, Foundry Editions are still relatively new on the UK publishing scene, but I’ve already noticed their books in several outlets in London, largely due to the striking blue-and-wh…
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November 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
New on the blog today, my thoughts on JUST A LITTLE DINNER by Cécile Tlili (tr. Katherine Gregor).
An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/j...
An intriguing chamber piece in which two couples dine together in a Paris apartment. Tensions abound, dynamics shift & life-changing decisions soon follow. 💙📚
jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/j...
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November is a month stuffed full of reading events, and today on the blog I take part in #scifimonth with a classic work from the Strugatskys - "Roadside Picnic". More here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/s...
“Suddenly, he seemed to be in another world.” #roadsidepicnic #scifimonth
As if November didn’t have enough reading events on the go, I discovered at a late stage that it was also Sci Fi Month!! Now, I don’t read *huge* amounts of that genre, but I do like cl…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
November is a month stuffed full of reading events, and today on the blog I take part in #scifimonth with a classic work from the Strugatskys - "Roadside Picnic". More here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/26/s...
Today on the blog, a reworked fairytale from Barbara Comyns for #NovNov25 “Happiness is a very fragile thing.” (Barbara Comyns) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/25/h...
“Happiness is a very fragile thing.” (Barbara Comyns)
It was JacquiWine’s review of The Juniper Tree by Barbara Comyns (1985) last month that encouraged me pick this from the TBR in time for Novellas in November, hosted by hosted by Cathy and Bookish …
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November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Today on the blog, a reworked fairytale from Barbara Comyns for #NovNov25 “Happiness is a very fragile thing.” (Barbara Comyns) madamebibilophilerecommends.co.uk/2025/11/25/h...
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On the Ramblings today, another book which counts for two reading events - #NovNov25 and #NonFictionNovember. The book tells of Mary and Percy Shelley's travels in post-Revolutionary Europe - more here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
“…an aspect of tranquillity and peculiar beauty…” #novnov25 #maryshelley
Today’s post is about another book which qualifies for two November events – Non Fiction November and Novellas in November (as we are allowed to include short non fiction works). I̵…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
On the Ramblings today, another book which counts for two reading events - #NovNov25 and #NonFictionNovember. The book tells of Mary and Percy Shelley's travels in post-Revolutionary Europe - more here! kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/a...
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The excellent "The View from Down Here" by Lucy Webster, an honest and funny memoir and primer on the intersection of ableism/sexism. I urge people to read this one and/or subscribe to Webster's Substack librofulltime.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/b... #booksky 📚💙💡
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The excellent "The View from Down Here" by Lucy Webster, an honest and funny memoir and primer on the intersection of ableism/sexism. I urge people to read this one and/or subscribe to Webster's Substack librofulltime.wordpress.com/2025/11/23/b... #booksky 📚💙💡
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New on my blog: Five Dutch Novels I’ve Read alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/five... #BookSky
Five Dutch Novels I’ve Read - A Life in Books
Book reviews, snippets of book news, and alerts about books outside the glare of the publicity spotlight.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
New on my blog: Five Dutch Novels I’ve Read alifeinbooks.co.uk/2025/11/five... #BookSky
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I’m not doing Black Friday this year.
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
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I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I’m not doing Black Friday this year.
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
I’d rather be honest with you than try to compete with big brands.
Every purchase genuinely makes a difference to my tiny business.
Shop independent this Christmas.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
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