#GIVEAWAY To enter and for full details head over to my Bookstagram. www.instagram.com/p/DXKO_omjB2...

Genuine question. Bookish stuff on here – do you care? Do you follow links, do you read reviews, do you interact? If so, then check out my new review… www.instagram.com/reel/DW63mfY...

My review for the new @gillianmauthor.bsky.social is live on Bookstagram. ‘Caller Unknown’ is released this Thursday, 9th April, from @michaeljbooks.bsky.social If you like this review, please share or even – gasp – drop me a follow on Instagram. www.instagram.com/p/DWxjyJPjP_...

New review on the Gram. ‘Bodies of Work’ by @claymcleod.bsky.social is out 7th April from @titanbooks.bsky.social Jump over to my Grid and if you like my work then a wee follow would be awesome! www.instagram.com/p/DWtwPO6DGA...

New review on the Gram. ‘Eye Spy’ by @chrisewan.bsky.social – out Thursday 26th March from @panmacmillan.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DWMndfe...

It’s been a good week. Thanks to all the readers and booksellers and to my Penguin team. I don’t take any of this for granted and I’m especially pleased to share the chart with so many writer friends. ❤️

Right. I’m away to read some books…

I'll keep this brief (honest). I am delighted and honoured to announce that I'll be joining the judging panel for the @thecwa.bsky.social Gold Dagger 2027! Looking forward to reading LOTS of great crime books in the coming year and discussing with my fellow judges. That is all.

New review over on my Bookstagram ‘Wretch’ by @ericlarocca.com Out on 24th March from @titanbooks.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DV4A8PzDF6... Do check it out – and if you do like what you see, why not drop me a follow. I’m here for all your bookish needs…

New review on the Gram. ‘The Truth About Ruby Cooper’ by @liznugent.bsky.social Out today from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DVwNl_-DOz...

My review for the new Will Dean novel ‘Adrift’ is live on Instagram. It’s a powerful and unmissable read and is undoubtedly – in my opinion – Will’s best yet. www.instagram.com/reel/DU7lBv_... @hodderbooks.bsky.social

I’ve a new giveaway over on my #bookstagram where you could win a proof copy of #thehollowboys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social – published by @viperbooks.bsky.social in May. Full terms here: www.instagram.com/p/DUTAi_9jCm... Ends Tuesday 10th February at Noon. UK only.

New review on the Gram I urge you to add The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social to your Wish List immediately. Out 14th May from @viperbooks.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DT_FUXMDHZ...

New review live over on the Gram www.instagram.com/reel/DTtiw1m... @titanbooks.bsky.social

Chapter 57 www.instagram.com/p/DTm-9_5jJi...

Happy paperback birthday @jocallaghankat.bsky.social ‘Human Remains’ is out today!! #katandlock #humanremains #ai

NEW REVIEW on Booksta to LOOK OUT for 👀 ‘Watching You’ @crimediva.bsky.social @avonbooks.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DTVRJ5uDPZ... #watchingyou #Edinburgh If you love books and follow me here but not on Instagram please give me a visit there and, if you like what you see, a follow 😬

My December Wrap Up is up. Please show it some love if you can. Thanks. www.instagram.com/p/DTBNoKbDH0...

As I’m posting less and less on here, your best bet is to give me a follow on Instagram. Same username, just lots of book reviews, views and the occasional giveaway. Make it your thing to do in 2026 😬 www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...

My Top Ten Reads of 2025 is LIVE on Bookstagram. Join me there! www.instagram.com/reel/DS6A6sQ...

A few more updates on Instagram if any fancies following over there. LOTS of book content. www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...

New review on the Gram. Help a book boy out and give it a read. #thetimetravelerspassport www.instagram.com/reel/DQvv_Uu...

New review on the Gram. ‘Black Water Rising’ by @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DQSHBcCjNU... Available now from @canelobooks.bsky.social

I’ve been pretty quiet on here lately – but still shouting loudly on Bookstagram. Feel free to pop by sometime. www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...

A hot new review is up on my Gram Grid. #KingSorrow by @joe-hill.bsky.social Thank you for my review copy @headlinebooks.bsky.social OUT TOMORROW! www.instagram.com/reel/DQCdkS7...

A wee bit news. I’m delighted to say I’m on the shortlist for this year’s Creative Excellence awards. Full details here: www.instagram.com/p/DPssb6HDGk... Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.

New review on the Gram. ‘Watch Your Back’ by Emma Christie Out 23rd October from @mountainleopard.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DPqHsDVDBX...

GIVEAWAY If you were #notatbloodyscotland a few weeks ago then this is perfect for you. Head over to the Gram to enter. UK only. www.instagram.com/p/DPiZPimDGb...

New review on the Gram. And book birthday best wishes to @richardkadrey.bsky.social ‘The Flesh King’ is out today from @titanbooks.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DPhRci_DEP...

Some book mail turned up over the past few weeks. Read all about it on the Gram. www.instagram.com/p/DPeZl6KjBQ...

New review on the Gram. Go go go. www.instagram.com/p/DPb7XLKjAr...

New review(s) on the Gram. #Twice @mitchalbom1.bsky.social Out October 7th from @littlebrown.bsky.social www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...

I’m going to be posting less on here going forward – so why not jump over to Instagram, check out my grid and, if you feel like it, drop me a cheeky wee follow 😉 www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...

September wrap up on the Gram. www.instagram.com/p/DPS8cG-DKP...

New review on the Gram. www.instagram.com/reel/DPQXp1I...

I'm delighted to share the cover reveal trailer for SOLITARY AGENTS from @headlinebooks.bsky.social! Huge thanks also to @harryillingworth.bsky.social and @dhhlitagency.bsky.social Available to pre-order from all major retailers (and local independents), Solitary Agents is out on June 4th 2026.

A Trio of Titans for Tuesday. Check out my Bookstagram for three @titanbooks.bsky.social titles perfect for spooky season and beyond. www.instagram.com/p/DO9BI5GDKo...

I’m on a podcast! Talking about books and stuff with @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social on ‘In My Good Books’. And pondering about the lack of male book reviewers. open.spotify.com/episode/2wtf... #inmygoodbooks

In today’s episode of In My Good Books I chat to @firstelevenminutes.bsky.social about book reviewing, AI, fonts and why there’s less men than women in the book reviewing community. Why do you think that’s the case? 📚💙 Listen here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

If you’d like to vote for me in the Creative Excellence category in this year’s @thebookparty.bsky.social UK Book Blogger Awards 2025 then click the link below. This will take you straight to the voting form where you can vote for THEFIRSTELEVENMINUTES 💛 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

New review on the Gram. ‘59 Minutes’ by @holly.bsky.social Out 25th September from @orionbooks.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DO1SHCg...

Voting ends next Friday 26th September. If even 10% of lovely people who follow me here voted there’s a good chance of me making the shortlist 🤞 It only takes a minute ❤️

What’s this? A new @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social novel on its way? Yes! Full details: www.instagram.com/p/DOyHs7KDKq... Deception is released June 2026 from @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

Very proud to be on the Creative Excellence award longlist for this years #UBBAs at @thebookparty.bsky.social Take a look at my Bookstagram at www.instagram.com/thefirstelevenminutes/ and if you like what you see then VOTE VOTE VOTE. Please. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Two for Tuesday on the Gram. @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social – Black Water Rising www.instagram.com/p/DOq4juXjC6... @canelobooks.bsky.social

Jack’s back! Read my review of #AnythingForHer by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social It’s the first in a series of posts featuring new covers of Jack’s back catalogue. Thank you @tracyfenton.bsky.social and publisher Simon & Schuster UK for having me on board. www.instagram.com/p/DOnKWF2DAi...

@bloodyscotland.bsky.social all wrapped up over the Gram. www.instagram.com/reel/DOl7AbV...

Day Two @bloodyscotland.bsky.social Photo Dump on my Bookstagram. Includes this lovely pic of Sir Mark Billingham who is currently not on the photo platform 🤷‍♂️ www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...

For the second year in a row I have called the winner of @bloodyscotland.bsky.social McIlvanney prize. I need to start putting money on it! Congrats @tariqashkanani.bsky.social ! Read my spoiler free review here: www.instagram.com/p/DH9Vl53Mec...