I need a job where I can be paid to read all day, surrounded by books. My own bookstore? Or putting my library degree to good use? Being an adult is stupid in many ways. Then I remember I have adult money.

My TBR pile is becoming a “problem” … or so I’m told. Well, Susan, the fact that you’re speaking to me while I’m reading is a problem, but here we are

How does one decide they’re confident enough to be in front of the camera for doing reels or TikToks? Is there a gene I do not possess?

Books take you everywhere. Cats remind you that you don’t actually need to leave the couch.

Books take you everywhere. Cats remind you that you don’t actually need to leave the couch.

Reading a book while your cat stares at you is like being graded on your focus.

Just published 14th January! Beautifully written by @mickeydubrow.bsky.social and is a blend of history and time-travel fantasy. Small but meaningful insights into Judaism which added depth for me. Thoroughly captivating from start to finish. I devoured this! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Thanks NetGalley for the ARC)

Every time I start a new book, my cat starts plotting how to knock it out of my hands. (Or chase the book light like he’s prey for an angler fish)

I currently have 2 paperbacks, 1 e-book, & 1 audiobook on the go. I also added 100+ books to my collection. And 50+ in my kindle, 10+ in my kobo, & a few on NetGalley. Does that mean I won’t buy new books this year? Hell no. Have you seen what’s coming out?! #booksky #readingislife

Buying another book even though the four I bought last week are still sitting untouched. It’s called self-care, look it up.

It’s Xmas Eve and it’s the least stressful Xmas we have had in years! We aren’t doing gifts. We didn’t decorate. We aren’t going anywhere. Just making a ham and some potato salad and some brownies….and just hanging out. Bliss!

Every book is a new adventure, and my cats are the sceptical sidekicks questioning my life choices. 💙📚 #booksky

I finish work for the year tomorrow and have two glorious weeks off. Just think of all the reading I can get done!! 💙📚

I know that the people who are living in winter right now will probably hate me for this but… ….uuugghhhh…… It’s so HOT here today. And hot again for the next two days. 30°C/86°F I’m melting!! I do NOT cope well with heat. Anyone want to swap??

Books: the perfect excuse for not hearing someone call your name. 💙📚 #booksky

Right! I’m diving into the Timeless Fate series. It’s been recommended a ton of times and I’m jumping in finally! 💙📚 #timelessfate #ilanamarkov

Got to see Wicked this afternoon and it was AMAZING!!! Got me a little crush on Cynthia Erivo and this just sealed the deal. What a brilliantly done movie!! Can’t wait for part 2. #wickedmovie

I wish I loved anything as much as my cat loves sitting on my open book. 💙📚 🐈

Yeah I think I’m gonna end the #booksky #bookchallenge at just 10 books. Not because I don’t have more to share but because it feels a bit tedious and repetitive.

OMG We are living in SUCH TUMULTUOUS TIMES and Here ya go The COW jumped over the moon... (it looks like a cow to me ..yes)

Getting there… Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge 11/20

the boobs of life are heavy and its giving me back pain

I can never understand why children's books get left out of "great book" lists. The books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes no-one. They are books for EVERYONE - and if you exclude them, you miss the most important books of all!

Woo! Got a copy of “The Theory of Everything Else” by @schreiberland.bsky.social So excited to read this! 💙📚 #booksky

Getting there… Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge 10/20

Eating too much cake is the sin of gluttony. However, eating too much pie is okay because the sin of pi is always zero. 🖖

Every time I open a book, my cat tries to close it. I think we’re fighting over custody for my attention. 💙📚 #booksky #catsofbluesky

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge 9/20

It’s 30°C / 86°F here today and it isn’t even officially summer yet. So I’m parked up in my new hanging chair, with a drink, a new book, and the breeze. Bliss. 💙📚 #booksky #nzsummer

“Get your tail OUT of my pants!” #thingsIneverthoughtIwouldsay ….to one of the cats as I tried to get dressed this morning, and felt something weird as I tucked in my shirt

Oops…keep forgetting. This is why I don’t often do these. I get distracted by the shiny things!! Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge 8/20

Can confirm that dropping an 8kg kettlebell on the foot really does hurt.

Courtesy of @memeinglibrarian.bsky.social

My dog looks at me like I wrote the book I’m reading. I won’t correct him. 💙📚 #booksky

It’s ’only’ 24°C / 75°F and I’m already too hot. This summer is gonna make me melt. I am built for spring and autumn weather! #NZthings

Is it too much to ask that someone pay me to sit and read all day? 💙📚 #justwanttoread

Remember all you benders of genders, the people before us destroyed cities so we could have titties (or not have titties). Regardless of your identity, please take a moment to think about these people who risked everything for our future. Love y’all! #transgenderawareness #transdayofremembrance

I judge books by their covers. And their titles. And their blurbs. Basically, I’m a literary detective. 💙📚 #booksky

Another one …not sorry Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge 7/20

Books are great, but have you ever had a cat purring next to you while you read? Peak happiness. 💙📚🐱 #books #booksky #catsofbluesky

The fastest way to spend hours doing nothing? ‘I’ll just read one more chapter.’ 💙📚 #books #bookchat #booksky

Took a wee group of youth out to the local lagoon today, to get stuck into a community volunteering project. (My paid job is running the local volunteer services centre). Saw this beautiful black swan just swimming around in the sun.

Every book is a portal to another world. I just hope there’s snacks on the other side 💙📚 #books #booksky #ilovesnacks

Another one …not sorry Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky 💙📚 #BookChallenge 6/20

Sometimes I wonder what motivates non-coffee drinkers to get out of bed. Probably some sort of pulley system.

November so far…. (Thank my adult children for the current Rick Riordan kick. I’m loving it!) 💙📚 #books #booksky

Holy follow fest y’all! Thanks for finding me…. I’ve been road tripping for two days so I haven’t been on much. I’m slooooowly working my through everything and find folks who vibe. Super enjoying how many book/cat/dog/ 🏳️‍🌈/ chill people there are. I WILL find you! #promisenotathreat

Whirlwind trip to Christchurch and almost got ran off the road on the way home. Mentally drained and excited to just sink into my book and cuddle the pets. In other news, I have managed to bite my tongue when dealing with multiple idiotic people in the last two days. I’m gonna call that growth 🤷🏼‍♀️

SO excited to share my first ever cover reveal on this site! It is book 3 in the Kat & Lock series (No 1 In the Blink of an Eye won the Theakston’s crime novel of the year) and I cannot wait for you to read this. Thank you to the S&S team who created this stunning cover - out April 24th 2025👇