Masquereads
@masquereads.bsky.social
Loves reading, especially SFF. Not a blogger, more than happy to share posts/blogs.
Also collects swords, knives and other weapons. Drinker of whisky and whiskey.
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Also collects swords, knives and other weapons. Drinker of whisky and whiskey.
Will NOT follow AI flagged accounts!
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Masquereads
@masquereads.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Hey folks. You've found me. I'm Masquereads, the SFF book focused version of myself. Great to meet you.
- I read. (SFF mostly)
- I collect weapons (decorative and sharp/edged).
- I enjoy whisky, whiskey and mead.
- I travel. (And collect shot glasses as my souvenir of choice)
- I read. (SFF mostly)
- I collect weapons (decorative and sharp/edged).
- I enjoy whisky, whiskey and mead.
- I travel. (And collect shot glasses as my souvenir of choice)
At the Christmas light switch on in Sunderland. Saw Blood Stone Books advertising their book club in Newcastle.
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
At the Christmas light switch on in Sunderland. Saw Blood Stone Books advertising their book club in Newcastle.
It may have slipped by me but has anyone read or heard anything about Raven Scholar?
Saw it in waterstones and the dust cover description sounds interesting, so I figured I'd check if anyone here has any thoughts on it.
Saw it in waterstones and the dust cover description sounds interesting, so I figured I'd check if anyone here has any thoughts on it.
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It may have slipped by me but has anyone read or heard anything about Raven Scholar?
Saw it in waterstones and the dust cover description sounds interesting, so I figured I'd check if anyone here has any thoughts on it.
Saw it in waterstones and the dust cover description sounds interesting, so I figured I'd check if anyone here has any thoughts on it.
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We're only a few days away, and found the link to the #Norsevember hub by @blogspells.bsky.social - give it a look if you want to see what previous years contained.
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
October 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're only a few days away, and found the link to the #Norsevember hub by @blogspells.bsky.social - give it a look if you want to see what previous years contained.
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
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We're coming into the final week for the KS for Mr. Styke, my new Powder Mage novella. You can get the book early, send more money to the author (me!) and put your hands on some great swag! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We're coming into the final week for the KS for Mr. Styke, my new Powder Mage novella. You can get the book early, send more money to the author (me!) and put your hands on some great swag! www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...
Not long until I'll be making a trip to Glasgow to see @misterkristoff.bsky.social for the Empire of the Dawn event. Looking forward to it as that will let me meet another author I've thoroughly enjoyed the works of. #EmpireOfTheDawn
October 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Not long until I'll be making a trip to Glasgow to see @misterkristoff.bsky.social for the Empire of the Dawn event. Looking forward to it as that will let me meet another author I've thoroughly enjoyed the works of. #EmpireOfTheDawn
We're only a few days away, and found the link to the #Norsevember hub by @blogspells.bsky.social - give it a look if you want to see what previous years contained.
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
October 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're only a few days away, and found the link to the #Norsevember hub by @blogspells.bsky.social - give it a look if you want to see what previous years contained.
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
spellsandspaceships.home.blog/blog/welcome...
As we approach November I feel it's worth reminding people, new and old, that a couple of years ago some amazing bloggers ran #Norsevember to celebrate norse mythology and culture. I believe those resources are still about so if you're interested, check the tag and look out for shared links.
October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
As we approach November I feel it's worth reminding people, new and old, that a couple of years ago some amazing bloggers ran #Norsevember to celebrate norse mythology and culture. I believe those resources are still about so if you're interested, check the tag and look out for shared links.
Anyone have any spoiler free reviews for these? Or any other recommendations they'd like to drop so I can add them to my wishlist to keep an eye on as little treats.
Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
October 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Anyone have any spoiler free reviews for these? Or any other recommendations they'd like to drop so I can add them to my wishlist to keep an eye on as little treats.
Double stamps at Waterstones today. Popped in for a look about. Saw @shaunalawless.bsky.social new book in the wild.
October 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Double stamps at Waterstones today. Popped in for a look about. Saw @shaunalawless.bsky.social new book in the wild.
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I wish you all a pleasant resipiscence
July 17, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I wish you all a pleasant resipiscence
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Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
June 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
With Prime day having swung round, I decided to treat myself to a new kindle since my old one was nearing 15 years old.
It'll be nice for reading when I'm on my holiday at the end of August into September.
It'll be nice for reading when I'm on my holiday at the end of August into September.
July 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
With Prime day having swung round, I decided to treat myself to a new kindle since my old one was nearing 15 years old.
It'll be nice for reading when I'm on my holiday at the end of August into September.
It'll be nice for reading when I'm on my holiday at the end of August into September.
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“You look happier!”
Thanks, I bought myself a book.
Thanks, I bought myself a book.
July 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
“You look happier!”
Thanks, I bought myself a book.
Thanks, I bought myself a book.
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This is a rather important one, folks.
Saturday Miscellany—7/5/25: Contra Sprayed Edges; the Language of Emoji; 2025's best sellers; some New Releases and more!
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July 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This is a rather important one, folks.
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I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.
July 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.
I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.
July 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.
Any reviews for any of the below series?
Putting together my bookish wishlist for friends and family so they know what is missing from my shelf but I've had my eyes on.
Putting together my bookish wishlist for friends and family so they know what is missing from my shelf but I've had my eyes on.
Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
June 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Any reviews for any of the below series?
Putting together my bookish wishlist for friends and family so they know what is missing from my shelf but I've had my eyes on.
Putting together my bookish wishlist for friends and family so they know what is missing from my shelf but I've had my eyes on.
Saw these 3 in Waterstones York, not only do they look amazing, but the first was a great read I'd been meaning to continue from for a while. Now I have no excuse. @shaunalawless.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Saw these 3 in Waterstones York, not only do they look amazing, but the first was a great read I'd been meaning to continue from for a while. Now I have no excuse. @shaunalawless.bsky.social
Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
June 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.
Probably meeting famous authors?
Met Sebastien De Castell at the #Soulbinder book signing, his #Greatcoats books are why I own rapiers.
Met RJ Barker and John Gwynne at the book event for #WarlordsOfWyrdwood and #FuryOfTheGods. My beard got compliments from John Gwynne.
Met Sebastien De Castell at the #Soulbinder book signing, his #Greatcoats books are why I own rapiers.
Met RJ Barker and John Gwynne at the book event for #WarlordsOfWyrdwood and #FuryOfTheGods. My beard got compliments from John Gwynne.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
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June 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Probably meeting famous authors?
Met Sebastien De Castell at the #Soulbinder book signing, his #Greatcoats books are why I own rapiers.
Met RJ Barker and John Gwynne at the book event for #WarlordsOfWyrdwood and #FuryOfTheGods. My beard got compliments from John Gwynne.
Met Sebastien De Castell at the #Soulbinder book signing, his #Greatcoats books are why I own rapiers.
Met RJ Barker and John Gwynne at the book event for #WarlordsOfWyrdwood and #FuryOfTheGods. My beard got compliments from John Gwynne.
Just finished #TheLastShield. This was a great book to get me back into my reading stride.
Thinking of returning to the #LotLands and #TheGreyBastards next.
Thinking of returning to the #LotLands and #TheGreyBastards next.
June 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Just finished #TheLastShield. This was a great book to get me back into my reading stride.
Thinking of returning to the #LotLands and #TheGreyBastards next.
Thinking of returning to the #LotLands and #TheGreyBastards next.
Went to Waterstones Sunderland this morning for a coffee, then a trip to Waterstones Metro Centre to have a look at what they had, and more coffee and a cake.
June 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Went to Waterstones Sunderland this morning for a coffee, then a trip to Waterstones Metro Centre to have a look at what they had, and more coffee and a cake.
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In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social about her debut gothic horror novel, AWAKENED!
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June 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with @tinywriterlaura.bsky.social about her debut gothic horror novel, AWAKENED!
Listen here: linktr.ee/fictionfanspod
@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @caramalines.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
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@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social @caramalines.bsky.social
#booksky 💙📚
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If, like me, you’ve read The War for the Rose Throne series by @petemc666.bsky.social then you’ll be excited to know the author is returning to that world with this novella, Paved with Good Intentions
Looking forward to meeting Eline who is blackmailed into the service of the Queen’s Men.
Looking forward to meeting Eline who is blackmailed into the service of the Queen’s Men.
June 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
If, like me, you’ve read The War for the Rose Throne series by @petemc666.bsky.social then you’ll be excited to know the author is returning to that world with this novella, Paved with Good Intentions
Looking forward to meeting Eline who is blackmailed into the service of the Queen’s Men.
Looking forward to meeting Eline who is blackmailed into the service of the Queen’s Men.