Harper Collins uniting a divided nation at Christmas time

Banks rushing to tell me that their savings rates have dropped

Me, hearing the David Walliams news

#BooksOf2025 Book number 94 The Killer Question by @janicehallett.bsky.social Finishing the year with another fantastic book from Janice, I couldn’t put it down. Add it to your Christmas list. #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 93 The Names by @florenceknapp.bsky.social I’ve been waiting for this to become available at the library. 100% worth the wait, I’ve wizzed through it in a few days. #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 92 Brightly Shining by Ingvild Rishøi Simple, but emotionally packed novel about family & community at Christmas. This month’s service 95 recommendation. I wizzed through this in one sitting. #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 91 Moths by Rosalind Ashe Gothic horror story, set in 1970s Oxford #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 90 Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson Wit, warmth and twins that spontaneously combust, what more can you ask for in a novel? #booksky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 89 The Dinner Party by @violavandesandt.bsky.social A compelling novel that surrenders its secrets only reluctantly, building tension like a pressure cooker coming to the boil.

#BooksOf2025 Book number 87 The Artist by @lucysteeds.bsky.social One of my favourite books of 2025 AND once again, it’s a @strongwordsmag recommendation. Do yourself a favour, grab a copy of ‘The Artist’ and subscribe to Strong Words.

#BooksOf2025 Book number 86 Ring The Bells by C.K. McDonnell (aka @caimhmc.bsky.social ) Went early on the Christmas tales, this one was Stranger than most ….

Please do yourself a huge favour and watch “Leonard and Hungry Paul” on bbc iplayer I loved the book by @ronanhession.bsky.social and the TV series is a fabulous adaptation. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

#BooksOf2025 Book number 85 Money To Burn by Asta Olnia Nordenhof Book one of the Scandinavian Star series , looking forward to the next instalment #BookSky

Such a thrill to read this review of my book 🥹 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/b...

#BooksOf2025 Book number 84 Seduction Theory by @adremily.bsky.social Another outstanding recommendation from @strongwordsmag.bsky.social I strongly recommend subscribing to Strong Words, life moves pretty fast, and unfortunately there are only so many books you can read. #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 83 What We Can Know by Ian McEwan A slow start, but what a pay off! Another great book by Ian McEwan #BookSky

BooksOf2025 Book number 82 Bloody Awful In Different Ways by Andrev Walden One of my favourite books of 2025, I highly recommend it. A tragicomic masterpiece. #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 81 The Imposs!ble Fortune by Richard Osman Another fabulous foray into the world of the Thursday Murder Club #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 79 The Driver’s Seat by Muriel Spark #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 78 Universality by Natasha Brown What a fabulous book, gulped it down in one day (the autumn sunshine helped). Another great recommendation from the always reliable @strongwordsmag.bsky.social

Great to hear a shoutout for @dantebanks.bsky.social on @cerysmatthews.bsky.social show. We’re heading out for a walk in the Peak District, loving that Jesca Hoop is on the show too.

#BooksOf2025 Book number 77 The Man Who Died Seven Times by Yasuhiko Nishizawa #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 75 The Chemist by A A Dhand An absolutely propulsive read, I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommended! Features Idris Khan, every GPhC inspector’s worst nightmare!

#BooksOf2025 Book number 74 So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 72 One Boat by Jonathan Buckley #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 72 One Boat by Jonathan Buckley #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 71 Clown Town by Mick Herron Another fabulous outing for the Slow Horses #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 70 The Vipers by Katy Hays I slipper, twisting tale, set in sun soaked Capri. #BooksSky

BooksOf2025 Book number 69 Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh A rip roaring drama that races across the globe, another great recommendation from @strongwordsmag.bsky.social !

Just watched “Megalopolis” Do NOT waste your valuable time

#BooksOf2025 Book number 68 So Late In The Day by Claire Keegan Small, but perfectly formed fiction. #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 67 The Hard Switch by Owen D Pomery Hooked on Owen’s books after reading ‘Victory Point’ #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 66 Saltwater Mansions by David Whitehouse A non-fiction book I was totally obsessed with. Another great recommendation from the excellent @strongwordsmag.bsky.social !! #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 65 The Sleepwalkers by Scarlett Thomas I absolutely devoured this novel, an absolute page turner. Highly recommended! #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 64 10 minutes 38 seconds in Thos Strange World by @elifshafak.bsky.social Working my way through Elif Shafak’s back catalogue, every novel is a joy to read.

Victory Books by @odpomery An impulse selection at my local library. Such a beautiful and perfectly formed book. Highly recommended! #BookSky

@dantebanks.bsky.social Happy Birthday fella Hope you have a good one! (At least Spurs are flying high)

#BooksOf2025 Book number 62 The Treasure Hunt by Andrea Camilleri Another Montalbano, read in the glorious Oxfordshire sunshine ☀️ #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 61 Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst My first Alan Hollinghurst novel, can’t wait to delve into his back catalogue #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 60 Human Remains by Jo Callaghan Another gripping page turner that I zipped through. How long until the next book??

#BooksOf2025 Book number 59 The Seventh Floor by David McCloskey

I have High hopes for the Trump - Putin Summit The “hopes”

#BooksOf2025 Book number 58 Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico A story of our times #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 57 Never Flinch by Stephen King The latest Holly Gibney novel #BookSky

#BooksOf2025 Book number 56 Eurotrash by Christian Kracht #BookSky

Just got age verified on here They examined my face & immediately agreed I was over 18

#BooksOf2025 Book number 55 The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji Fabulously engrossing family drama. #BookSky

I’m gonna get an early night England: #EngvsIta

What's everyone reading this weekend?

#BooksOf2025 Book number 54 Sunstruck by William Rayfet Hunter Ideal read for your vacation with your extremely wealthy friends #BookSky