Mariasbookmusings
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🇮🇪 Galway gal
📚 Book blogger
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📚 Book blogger
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☕️ Coffee addict
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Maria's Swim in Pink Fundraiser swiminpink.ie/fundraiser/m...
I'm taking part in Swim in Pink 2025 .
I've chosen to fundraise for National Breast Cancer Research Institute . All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause.
I hope you can help me by donating whatever you can.
I'm taking part in Swim in Pink 2025 .
I've chosen to fundraise for National Breast Cancer Research Institute . All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause.
I hope you can help me by donating whatever you can.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Maria's Swim in Pink Fundraiser swiminpink.ie/fundraiser/m...
I'm taking part in Swim in Pink 2025 .
I've chosen to fundraise for National Breast Cancer Research Institute . All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause.
I hope you can help me by donating whatever you can.
I'm taking part in Swim in Pink 2025 .
I've chosen to fundraise for National Breast Cancer Research Institute . All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause.
I hope you can help me by donating whatever you can.
#ReadIrishWomen #readirishwomenchallenge #readirishwomenchallenge2025 #afreshstart #Bookblogger #bookrecommendation #themysteriousbakeryonruedeparis #eviewoods #readirishauthors
I recommend The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods for a book about a fresh start.
I recommend The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods for a book about a fresh start.
April 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#ReadIrishWomen #readirishwomenchallenge #readirishwomenchallenge2025 #afreshstart #Bookblogger #bookrecommendation #themysteriousbakeryonruedeparis #eviewoods #readirishauthors
I recommend The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods for a book about a fresh start.
I recommend The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods for a book about a fresh start.
So I understand that the toy inside a Kinder Egg is considered a hazard for young children. But is one moulded piece of plastic really safer?
I miss the "old" Kinder Egg toys. Though PapaSmurf is kind of sweet. #spéirgorm #irishbluesky #sweets #toys #Kinder
I miss the "old" Kinder Egg toys. Though PapaSmurf is kind of sweet. #spéirgorm #irishbluesky #sweets #toys #Kinder
March 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So I understand that the toy inside a Kinder Egg is considered a hazard for young children. But is one moulded piece of plastic really safer?
I miss the "old" Kinder Egg toys. Though PapaSmurf is kind of sweet. #spéirgorm #irishbluesky #sweets #toys #Kinder
I miss the "old" Kinder Egg toys. Though PapaSmurf is kind of sweet. #spéirgorm #irishbluesky #sweets #toys #Kinder
I received the audiobook with the narration provided by Emma Cunniffe & Lee Ingleby, bringing the characters to life.
Hunter has a knack for developing a twist & it's impossible to tell where the storyline is going. Each story is completely different & entertaining.
www.instagram.com/reel/DHJEr5-...
Hunter has a knack for developing a twist & it's impossible to tell where the storyline is going. Each story is completely different & entertaining.
www.instagram.com/reel/DHJEr5-...
March 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I received the audiobook with the narration provided by Emma Cunniffe & Lee Ingleby, bringing the characters to life.
Hunter has a knack for developing a twist & it's impossible to tell where the storyline is going. Each story is completely different & entertaining.
www.instagram.com/reel/DHJEr5-...
Hunter has a knack for developing a twist & it's impossible to tell where the storyline is going. Each story is completely different & entertaining.
www.instagram.com/reel/DHJEr5-...
Time for a rousing chorus of "The Fields of Athenry"? Or a bit early? #spéirgorm #IRLvENG
February 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Time for a rousing chorus of "The Fields of Athenry"? Or a bit early? #spéirgorm #IRLvENG
www.riddle.com/embed/share/... disappointing result as I've only read 42 out of 100 classics as listed by Penguin. I had expected a result in the high 50s.
Time to review my TBR list. #books @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinclassicsusa.bsky.social @penguinclassics.bsky.social
Time to review my TBR list. #books @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinclassicsusa.bsky.social @penguinclassics.bsky.social
Your score... (42/100)
Take the quiz now!
www.riddle.com
January 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
www.riddle.com/embed/share/... disappointing result as I've only read 42 out of 100 classics as listed by Penguin. I had expected a result in the high 50s.
Time to review my TBR list. #books @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinclassicsusa.bsky.social @penguinclassics.bsky.social
Time to review my TBR list. #books @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinclassicsusa.bsky.social @penguinclassics.bsky.social
Hear me out on this... #Dunnes on Christmas eve morning ... a new series of Squid Games? Right?
#spéirgorm
#spéirgorm
December 24, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Hear me out on this... #Dunnes on Christmas eve morning ... a new series of Squid Games? Right?
#spéirgorm
#spéirgorm
Looking for a Christmas(sy) themed crime novels recommendation?
A number of fab authors have shared their favourite choices with www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
#spéirgorm #bookcommunity #crimenovelrecs
A number of fab authors have shared their favourite choices with www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
#spéirgorm #bookcommunity #crimenovelrecs
‘Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more
From Maigret to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, authors choose the whodunnits they love to hunker down with at this time of year
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Looking for a Christmas(sy) themed crime novels recommendation?
A number of fab authors have shared their favourite choices with www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
#spéirgorm #bookcommunity #crimenovelrecs
A number of fab authors have shared their favourite choices with www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
#spéirgorm #bookcommunity #crimenovelrecs
Good old Irish Christmas traditions - checking & marking out my Christmas viewing on the RTÉ Guide. Only time of the year, we ever buy a tv guide anymore.
#spéirgorm #irishtraditions #RTÉGuide
#spéirgorm #irishtraditions #RTÉGuide
December 18, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Good old Irish Christmas traditions - checking & marking out my Christmas viewing on the RTÉ Guide. Only time of the year, we ever buy a tv guide anymore.
#spéirgorm #irishtraditions #RTÉGuide
#spéirgorm #irishtraditions #RTÉGuide
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I'm only 1/4 Irish, but I'm all for giving kids books for Christmas. Here are links to a story I wrote that encourages kids to write stories of their own, in case you're interested.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RByh...
www.amazon.com/Book-Cook-D-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RByh...
www.amazon.com/Book-Cook-D-...
The Book Cook - A Christmas story for children
YouTube video by D.C. Swanson
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:24 AM
I'm only 1/4 Irish, but I'm all for giving kids books for Christmas. Here are links to a story I wrote that encourages kids to write stories of their own, in case you're interested.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RByh...
www.amazon.com/Book-Cook-D-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RByh...
www.amazon.com/Book-Cook-D-...
Book Elves recommendations for Irish fiction books. (Prt 2)
Ciara and Connor Go Irish Dancing by Elizabeth Golding
Age: 3
Witch Cat by Lucy Rowland & Laura Hughes
Age: 4
Watts & Whisperton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure by Meg McLaren
Age: 5
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Ciara and Connor Go Irish Dancing by Elizabeth Golding
Age: 3
Witch Cat by Lucy Rowland & Laura Hughes
Age: 4
Watts & Whisperton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure by Meg McLaren
Age: 5
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 8, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Book Elves recommendations for Irish fiction books. (Prt 2)
Ciara and Connor Go Irish Dancing by Elizabeth Golding
Age: 3
Witch Cat by Lucy Rowland & Laura Hughes
Age: 4
Watts & Whisperton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure by Meg McLaren
Age: 5
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Ciara and Connor Go Irish Dancing by Elizabeth Golding
Age: 3
Witch Cat by Lucy Rowland & Laura Hughes
Age: 4
Watts & Whisperton: Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure by Meg McLaren
Age: 5
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Today, our Book Elves are sharing our recommendations for Irish fiction books.
The Twin Crowns Trilogy by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber.
Age 12+
Queen of Coin & Whispers by Helen Corcoran
Age 10+
Who Watches This Place by Amy Clarkin
Age 10+
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #spéirgorm
The Twin Crowns Trilogy by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber.
Age 12+
Queen of Coin & Whispers by Helen Corcoran
Age 10+
Who Watches This Place by Amy Clarkin
Age 10+
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #spéirgorm
December 8, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Today, our Book Elves are sharing our recommendations for Irish fiction books.
The Twin Crowns Trilogy by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber.
Age 12+
Queen of Coin & Whispers by Helen Corcoran
Age 10+
Who Watches This Place by Amy Clarkin
Age 10+
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #spéirgorm
The Twin Crowns Trilogy by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber.
Age 12+
Queen of Coin & Whispers by Helen Corcoran
Age 10+
Who Watches This Place by Amy Clarkin
Age 10+
#BookElves2024 #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #spéirgorm
My Brother Is An Avocado by Yasmeen Ismail & Tracy Darnton
Amuigh Faoin Spéir le Sadhbh Devlin
Age: 3 - 5
A Wild Child's Guide to Birds by Dara McAnulty & Barry Falls
Age: 4 - 8
The Fogcatcher's Daughter by Marianne McShane & Alan Marks
Age: 5 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #bookelves2024
Amuigh Faoin Spéir le Sadhbh Devlin
Age: 3 - 5
A Wild Child's Guide to Birds by Dara McAnulty & Barry Falls
Age: 4 - 8
The Fogcatcher's Daughter by Marianne McShane & Alan Marks
Age: 5 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #bookelves2024
December 8, 2024 at 9:26 PM
My Brother Is An Avocado by Yasmeen Ismail & Tracy Darnton
Amuigh Faoin Spéir le Sadhbh Devlin
Age: 3 - 5
A Wild Child's Guide to Birds by Dara McAnulty & Barry Falls
Age: 4 - 8
The Fogcatcher's Daughter by Marianne McShane & Alan Marks
Age: 5 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #bookelves2024
Amuigh Faoin Spéir le Sadhbh Devlin
Age: 3 - 5
A Wild Child's Guide to Birds by Dara McAnulty & Barry Falls
Age: 4 - 8
The Fogcatcher's Daughter by Marianne McShane & Alan Marks
Age: 5 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #bookelves2024
Today, our Book Elves are sharing our recommendations for picture books, information books.
Nina Peanut Is Amazing by Sarah Bowie
Age: 8 - 10
Let's See Ireland by Sarah Bowie
Age: 4 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#bookelves2024 #spéirgorm
Nina Peanut Is Amazing by Sarah Bowie
Age: 8 - 10
Let's See Ireland by Sarah Bowie
Age: 4 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#bookelves2024 #spéirgorm
December 8, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Today, our Book Elves are sharing our recommendations for picture books, information books.
Nina Peanut Is Amazing by Sarah Bowie
Age: 8 - 10
Let's See Ireland by Sarah Bowie
Age: 4 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#bookelves2024 #spéirgorm
Nina Peanut Is Amazing by Sarah Bowie
Age: 8 - 10
Let's See Ireland by Sarah Bowie
Age: 4 - 8
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
#bookelves2024 #spéirgorm
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#BookElves2024 #TheLateLateToyShow
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A wonderfully fun & bright picture book about a gecko in search of fame.
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A wonderfully fun & bright picture book about a gecko in search of fame.
December 6, 2024 at 10:40 PM
#BookElves2024 #TheLateLateToyShow
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A wonderfully fun & bright picture book about a gecko in search of fame.
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A wonderfully fun & bright picture book about a gecko in search of fame.
Reposted by Mariasbookmusings
December 6, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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Love Ireland and all its counties? A great book about Ireland and all it's wonders by Sarah Bowie - perfect for age 4+. #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
December 6, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Love Ireland and all its counties? A great book about Ireland and all it's wonders by Sarah Bowie - perfect for age 4+. #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
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Sarah is right when she says "all ages" here. I don't know any adults who wouldn't learn something from this fabulous book. #BookElves2024 #NotJustForKids #LateLateToyShow
The History of Information by Chris Haughton
One of the most interesting information books I’ve ever read. It’s full of amazing facts like how the book trade may have paved the way for the rise of capitalism. Age 9+ and all ages #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
One of the most interesting information books I’ve ever read. It’s full of amazing facts like how the book trade may have paved the way for the rise of capitalism. Age 9+ and all ages #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 6, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Sarah is right when she says "all ages" here. I don't know any adults who wouldn't learn something from this fabulous book. #BookElves2024 #NotJustForKids #LateLateToyShow
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The Golden Hare by Paddy Donnelly
Meara and her grandad set off to find the mythical golden hare. What’s really clever about this book is the ‘hidden’ hares for children to spot on every page. Age 4+ #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Meara and her grandad set off to find the mythical golden hare. What’s really clever about this book is the ‘hidden’ hares for children to spot on every page. Age 4+ #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 6, 2024 at 11:07 PM
The Golden Hare by Paddy Donnelly
Meara and her grandad set off to find the mythical golden hare. What’s really clever about this book is the ‘hidden’ hares for children to spot on every page. Age 4+ #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Meara and her grandad set off to find the mythical golden hare. What’s really clever about this book is the ‘hidden’ hares for children to spot on every page. Age 4+ #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
Reposted by Mariasbookmusings
Books! Fantastic! #BookElves2024
#LateLateToyShow
Nina Peanut - the favourite by Sarah Bowie Age 8+
Sledgehog
Mamaí Gé
Lost and Found - a classic one from Oliver Jeffers
Another classic Wonder (age 9+)
#LateLateToyShow
Nina Peanut - the favourite by Sarah Bowie Age 8+
Sledgehog
Mamaí Gé
Lost and Found - a classic one from Oliver Jeffers
Another classic Wonder (age 9+)
December 6, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Books! Fantastic! #BookElves2024
#LateLateToyShow
Nina Peanut - the favourite by Sarah Bowie Age 8+
Sledgehog
Mamaí Gé
Lost and Found - a classic one from Oliver Jeffers
Another classic Wonder (age 9+)
#LateLateToyShow
Nina Peanut - the favourite by Sarah Bowie Age 8+
Sledgehog
Mamaí Gé
Lost and Found - a classic one from Oliver Jeffers
Another classic Wonder (age 9+)
Reposted by Mariasbookmusings
The History of Information by Chris Haughton
One of the most interesting information books I’ve ever read. It’s full of amazing facts like how the book trade may have paved the way for the rise of capitalism. Age 9+ and all ages #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
One of the most interesting information books I’ve ever read. It’s full of amazing facts like how the book trade may have paved the way for the rise of capitalism. Age 9+ and all ages #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
December 6, 2024 at 10:28 PM
The History of Information by Chris Haughton
One of the most interesting information books I’ve ever read. It’s full of amazing facts like how the book trade may have paved the way for the rise of capitalism. Age 9+ and all ages #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
One of the most interesting information books I’ve ever read. It’s full of amazing facts like how the book trade may have paved the way for the rise of capitalism. Age 9+ and all ages #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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Fantastic book, a great one for all the little girls who know big roars #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
There are roars galore on #TheLateLateShow 🦖 but none louder than the one your little one will make after reading this beauty by Olivia Hope and Fiona Woodcock! 🦁 Loved this! #BookElves2024
December 6, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Fantastic book, a great one for all the little girls who know big roars #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
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Milly McCarthy and the Sports Day Shambles by Leona Forde & Karen Harte
Proud Cork girl Milly’s book in diary form is peppered with Irish expressions & the Irish language, making it stand out in the sea of UK & American books. Brilliantly funny. #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
Proud Cork girl Milly’s book in diary form is peppered with Irish expressions & the Irish language, making it stand out in the sea of UK & American books. Brilliantly funny. #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
December 6, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Milly McCarthy and the Sports Day Shambles by Leona Forde & Karen Harte
Proud Cork girl Milly’s book in diary form is peppered with Irish expressions & the Irish language, making it stand out in the sea of UK & American books. Brilliantly funny. #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
Proud Cork girl Milly’s book in diary form is peppered with Irish expressions & the Irish language, making it stand out in the sea of UK & American books. Brilliantly funny. #BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
Reposted by Mariasbookmusings
One of the sweetest picture books about friendship - The Girls is adorable. Age 4+
#BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
#BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
December 6, 2024 at 10:59 PM
One of the sweetest picture books about friendship - The Girls is adorable. Age 4+
#BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
#BookElves2024 #LateLateToyShow
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It’s #LateLateToyShow night which means the #BookElves2024 are back, recommending great children's books 📚 🎉🤩 The toy show kicked off with pets - here’s one good doggo book for 7+ It’s a wild and happy adventure with plenty of laughs too 🐶 The Lost Dogs by Patricia Forde #DiscoverIrishKidsbooks
December 6, 2024 at 10:02 PM
It’s #LateLateToyShow night which means the #BookElves2024 are back, recommending great children's books 📚 🎉🤩 The toy show kicked off with pets - here’s one good doggo book for 7+ It’s a wild and happy adventure with plenty of laughs too 🐶 The Lost Dogs by Patricia Forde #DiscoverIrishKidsbooks