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This week on the blog - Upon A Frosted Star by M A Kuzniar, the perfect cold weather read.

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Upon A Frosted Star, M.A. Kuzniar

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January 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM

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Only about 15 years late to the party. Finally giving Wolf Hall a read. #booksky

January 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM

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Well this sounds fabulous

Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 17d

First up, I have a whole year course! 1 book a month. We're reading our way through the long-eighteenth century, concentrating entirely on women's writing.

The course is through the Regency academe and costs only $55 for non-members! For a whole year!

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12 Books Your Regency Heroine Should Read – Regency Fiction Writers

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January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Fabulous workshops. If writing more this year is on your resolutions list then sign yourself up for this.

Ellie Hawkes @elspells13.bsky.social · 15d

If 2026 is the year you finally start working on your writing dreams, help is at hand!

Back by popular demand, I'll be running my FREE online workshops aimed at new writers - first session on Saturday 24th January. Do spread the word!

Email me to find out more or to book your spot.

January 1, 2026 at 9:27 PM

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2025 wrap up now live on the blog. What have been some of your reading highlights this year?

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2025 Wrap Up

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December 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM

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Possibly the most wholesome thing on the Internet

Rhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 24d

Tomorrow evening it’ll be my annual duty to vaguely shepherd the activity on the #duvetknowitschristmas hashtag and urge people to give small sums to charity. 7.30pm? Something like that?

December 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM

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This week on the blog - an evocative coming of age tale with a difference. O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker.

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O Caledonia, Elspeth Barker

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December 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM

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This week on the blog - City of Wonders by Eduardo Mendoza. Sadly, it didn’t quite live up to expectations for me. Still think the cover art is gorgeous though.

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City of Wonders, Eduardo Mendoza (translated by Nick Caistor)

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December 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM

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This week on the blog - book recommendations for anyone looking for cosy, magical winter reads.

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Wonderful Winter Reads

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December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM

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Absolutely loved Nutcracker in Havana, a joy from beginning to end.

November 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM

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Back to the blog after a couple of weeks off.
The Mad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas, a highly anticipated read.

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The Mad Women’s Ball, Victoria Mas (translated by Frank Wynne)

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November 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM

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This week on the blog - Made In America by Bill Bryson, a fun romp through a few hundred years of American history through the lens of the English language.

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Made In America, Bill Bryson

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October 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM

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That feeling when a houseplant you didn’t know flowered suddenly has a flower ☺️ #houseplants

October 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM

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Do better Sky 🙄

Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · Oct 3

This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.

Article reads:
Woman named as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first

The 63-year-old archbishop-designate is married to Eamonn Mullally, with whom she has two children. Originally from Woking in Surrey, she was the UK's chief nursing officer from 1999 to 2004.

October 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM

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On this blog this week, one for ballet fans - Astonish Me by Maggie Shipstead

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Astonish Me, Maggie Shipstead

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October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Have been watching lots of Blood of my Blood this week so it feel appropriate that this week’s blog post is also Outlander themed. Book three reviewed.

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Voyager, Diana Gabaldon

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September 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM

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Today is my stop on the blog tour for Well, This Is Awkward

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Well, This Is Awkward, Esther Walker

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September 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM

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London City Ballet were absolutely fantastic today. A brilliant programme expertly performed. Love the focus on reviving ‘lost’ works too. Can’t wait to see what they do next 👏

September 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM

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Thank goodness for cosy crafts when stuck home ill (again 🙄). How cute is this tulip stitch?!
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September 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM

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Chocolate delights at Italian Bear Chocolate

August 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM

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Some gorgeous fabric arrived today for my next sewing project. Super excited to get sewing (and a little worried that I’ll mess it up 😅)
#fabric #beginnersewist