Helena *Embracing My Books*
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Writing a blog about the books I'm reading.
I finished The Rain Wild Chronicles.
#booksky
#reading
#books
#bookreview
#realmoftheelderlings
#robinhobb
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Robin Hobb: Blood of Dragons
Hi everyone Blood of Dragons is the fourth and final book in The Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin Hobb . I got my copy from Bol.com. "Dragons ...
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3 days ago
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I completely forgot to post this here!
#booksky
#reading
#bookreview
#sciencefiction
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Stephen Baxter & Alastair Reynolds: The Medusa Chronicles
Hi everyone I just finished The Medusa Chronicles, a collaboration between Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds . I read this on my e-reade...
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3 days ago
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My favorite lists are bookish lists!
#reading
#books
#booksky
#readingwrapup
#wrapup
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Wrap Up: June 2026
Hi everyone June has flown by, and as we start a new month, I like to look back on the books I read the previous month. June brought sunshin...
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11 days ago
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I really don't see why this is a classic.
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Anne McCaffrey: Dragonflight
Hi everyone Iāve seen Dragonflight, or more accurately, the entire Pern series by Anne McCaffrey , mentioned a lot in reviews on Goodreads ...
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15 days ago
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My review of Emma Donoghue's novel Akin.
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#fiction
#review
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Emma Donoghue: Akin
Hi everyone I finished my fourth novel by Emma Donoghue ; Akin.Ā I read this on my e-reader. Ā "Noah is only days away from his first trip b...
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20 days ago
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This was an ok read for me.
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Katherine Arden: The Warm Hands of Ghosts
Hi everyoneĀ The Warm Hands of Ghosts is the second book Iāve read by Katherine Arden . I read this on my e-reader. "January 1918. Laura Ive...
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23 days ago
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Finished the whole collection for the third time!
#booksky
#reading
#calvinandhobbes
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Bill Watterson: The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
Hi everyone This was my third time reading through the entire Calvin and Hobbes collection by Bill Watterson ; all 1456 pages of it! Given ...
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27 days ago
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I won't be continuing this series. Did you like it?
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#reading
#books
#fantasy
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Richard Swan: The Justice of Kings
Hi everyone The Justice of Kings is the first book in the Empire of the Wolf series by Richard Swan . This book was a gift from my parents ...
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about 1 month ago
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Continuing this series.
#booksky
#urbanfantasy
#katedaniels
#reading
#books
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Ilona Andrews: Magic Slays
Hi everyone Magic Slays is the fifth book in the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews . I read this on my e-reader , though Iād love to own...
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about 1 month ago
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I finished this duology by Stephen Aryan.
#booksky
#reading
#books
#fantasy
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Stephen Aryan: The Warrior
Hi everyone The Warrior is the second and the last book in the Quest for Heroes duology by Stephen Aryan .Ā I got my book from Bol. " Bound...
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about 1 month ago
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Here's everything I read in April!
#booksky
#reading
#books
#wrapup
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Wrap Up: May 2026
Hi everyone May is my favorite month of the year. Thereās lots of sunshine, warmer weather (but not too hot for a walk), and flowers and gre...
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about 1 month ago
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This was not for me.
#booksky
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Gareth Brown: The Book of Doors
Hi everyone The Book of Doors is Gareth Browns debut novel. I read this on my e-reader. Ā The premise is intriguing, but unfortunately, th...
https://embracingmybooks.blogspot.com/2026/05/gareth-brown-book-of-doors.html?m=1
about 2 months ago
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I just finished my first book by Kristin Hannah
#booksky
#reading
#books
#review
#bookreview
#fiction
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Kristin Hannah: The Great Alone
Hi everyone I just finished The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah . It was a New Yearās gift from my parents , who traditionally give us one or ...
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about 2 months ago
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This was such a fun book!
#booksky
#reading
#books
#sciencefiction
#SFF
#johnscalzi
#bookreview
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John Scalzi: Redshirts
Hi everyone After Old Manās War didnāt quite click with me, I decided to give John Scalzi another chance. I picked up Redshirts; his most p...
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about 2 months ago
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The second book in the series is just as good as the first one.
@shaunalawless.bsky.social
#booksky
#reading
#books
#bookreview
#shaunalawless
,
#fantasy
#SFF
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Shauna Lawless: The Words of Kings and Prophets
Hi everyone The Words of Kings and Prophets is the second book in the Gael Song Trilogy by Shauna Lawless .Ā My husband gifted it to me for...
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about 2 months ago
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This was ... something.
#booksky
#fourthwing
#rebeccayarros
#reading
#books
#bookreview
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Rebecca Yarros: Fourth Wing
Hi everyone Fourth Wing; the first book in The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros , has been everywhere lately. Even though Iām always skept...
https://embracingmybooks.blogspot.com/2026/05/rebecca-yarros-fourth-wing.html?m=1
2 months ago
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My first book bt
#larataveirne
was a mixed experience.
#booksky
#reading
#books
#review
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Lara Taveirne: De kinderen van Calais
Hi everyone I just finished De kinderen van Calais by a Belgian author; Lara Taveirne . This book, as far as I know, has never been translat...
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2 months ago
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My Favorite kind of list, a reading list!
#booksky
#reading
##books
#bookreview
#readingwrapup
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Wrap Up: April 2026
Hi everyone April was a month of contrasts. There was stress, sleepless nights, anxiety, and bleak moods; but there were also wonderful mome...
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2 months ago
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This was a very unsettling read.
#booksky
#reading
#review
#books
#naomialderman
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Naomi Alderman: The Power
Hi everyone I just finished The Power by Naomi Alderman ; her most popular novel, and after enjoying The Future, I knew I had to read this o...
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2 months ago
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This was epic, mindblowing, unputdownable, fantastic and an absolute must-read!
@johngwynneauthor.bsky.social
#booksky
#reading
#review
#books
#johngwynne
#fantasy
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John Gwynne: The Fury of the Gods
Hi everyone I finished John Gwynne 's The Fury of the Gods yesterday and I have to talk/gush about it. This is the third and final book in T...
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2 months ago
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If you haven't started thus series; what are you waiting for? It's amazing!
#booksky
#reading
#review
#books
#bookreview
#dresdenfiles
#jimbutcher
#thedresdenfiles
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Jim Butcher: Twelve Months
Hi everyone Twelve Months is the 18th book in The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher . I donāt own this one yet (Iāll be buying my own copy once ...
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3 months ago
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"The Spice Goyles" Absolutely brilliant. š
3 months ago
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Pure entertainment from start to finish.
#booksky
#reading
#review
#books
#dennisetaylor
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Dennis E. Taylor: Roadkill
Hi everyone Roadkill is a standalone science-fiction novel by Dennis E. Taylor . I read this on my e-reader. "Jack Kernigan is having a bad ...
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3 months ago
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Here's my review with spoilers for
#eowynivey
's latest book.
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#review
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Eowyn Ivey: Black Woods, Blue Sky
Hi everyone Eowyn Iveyās Black Woods, Blue Sky is her third book, and after adoring her first two ( The Snow Child and To the Bright Edge o...
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3 months ago
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So many feelings while reading this one.
#booksky
#reading
#books
3 months ago
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This is not a drill. My review got reposted by none other than
#brianmcclellan
. Aaaaaaah!
3 months ago
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This series is so, so, so good!
@brianmcclellan.bsky.social
#booksky
#reading
#fantasy
#brianmcclellan
#bookreview
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Brian McClellan: The Autumn Republic
Hi everyone The Autumn Republic is the epic conclusion to Brian McClellan ās Powder Mage trilogy , and I got my copy from Bol.com . After l...
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3 months ago
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Here's my round-up of all the books I read in March!
#booksky
#reading
#review
#books
#readingwrapup
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Wrap Up: March 2026
Hi everyone Spring is finally here, and I can already feel the longer days and sunshine lifting my spirits, and, I suspect, yours too!Ā Iāve...
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3 months ago
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My last read of March.
#booksky
#reading
#books
#bookreview
#lizespit
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Lize Spit: Autobiografie van mijn lichaam
Hi everyone Today, I want to talk about Autobiografie van mijn lichaam (Autobiography of My Body) by Lize Spit . This Flemish novel hasnāt ...
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3 months ago
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I read an old classic!
#booksky
#reading
#review
#charlesdickens
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Charles Dickens: Hard Times
Hi everyone Iām nearing the end of my journey to read all of Charles Dickens ā books; a project inspired by my father, who counts Dickens a...
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3 months ago
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I finished the second book in The Winnowing Flame!
#booksky
#bookreview
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Jen Williams: The Bitter Twins
Hi everyoneĀ The Bitter Twins is the second book in Jen Williams ā The Winnowing Flame Trilogy , and I picked up my copy from Bol.com. Afte...
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4 months ago
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I LOVE this series so far!
@ilonaandrews.bsky.social
#booksky
#reading
#bookreview
#katedaniels
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Ilona Andrews: Magic Bleeds
Hi everyone Magic Bleeds is the fourth book in the Kate Daniels series by writing duo Ilona Andrews . I read this on my e-reader. "Kate Dan...
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4 months ago
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My latest review!
#booksky
#bookreview
#robinhobb
#reading
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Robin Hobb: City of Dragons
Hi everyone City of Dragons is the third book in Robin Hobbās The Rain Wild Chronicles , and I picked up my copy from Bol.com.Ā "The dragon...
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4 months ago
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One of my reviews was reposted by the author! I'm giddy as a toddler waiting for a cookie! šš¤Æš„³
@shaunalawless.bsky.social
#booksky
4 months ago
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I finally read The Graveyard Book!
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#bookreview
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#reading
#neilgaiman
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Neil Gaiman: The Graveyard Book
Hi everyone Iāve been steadily making my way through Neil Gaimanās work ; some are re-reads, and some are new to me. The Graveyard Book was ...
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4 months ago
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I got some lovely new things!
#bookhaul
#books
#haul
#lego
#legohaul
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Anniversary book- and Lego haul
Hi everyone Today, my husband Brecht and I are celebrating 18 years together! Eighteen years of laughter, love, and friendship, itās hard to...
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4 months ago
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The Children of Gods and Fighting Men was amazing!
#booksky
#reading
#books
#bookreview
#review
@shaunalawless.bsky.social
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Shauna Lawless: The Children of Gods and Fighting Men
Hi everyone Shauna Lawless ' debut novel, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the first book in The Gael Song Trilogy . I got my copy f...
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4 months ago
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Here's the list of the wonderful books I read last month.
#booksky
#reading
#readingwrapup
#wrapup
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Wrap Up: February 2026
Hi everyone The end of February always takes me by surprise, even though itās only two days shorter than other months, it still feels like i...
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4 months ago
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Cozy fantasy time!
#booksky
#reading
#books
#metime
#fantasy
#cozy
#julieleong
#bookreview
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Julie Leong: The Keeper of Magical Things
Hi everyone The Keeper of Magical Things is Julie Leong ās second book. After reading and enjoying her first book, The Teller of Small Fort...
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5 months ago
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This was a five star book!
#booksky
#reading
#books
#review
#johngwynne
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John Gwynne: The Hunger of the Gods
Hi everyone The Hunger of the Gods is the second book in The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne .Ā I got my copy from Bol.com. "THE DEAD GODS A...
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5 months ago
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Finally read this one!
#booksky
#review
#acotar
#books
#reading
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Sarah J. Maas: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Hi everyoneĀ A Court of Thorns and Roses is the first book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas . This YA series was...
https://embracingmybooks.blogspot.com/2026/02/sarah-j-maas-court-of-thorns-and-roses.html?m=1
5 months ago
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I got new books!
#booksky
#reading
#books
#bookhaul
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Birthday Bookhaul
Hi everyone January 24th was my birthday! I had a lovely day celebrating with my husband and our two daughters. The weekend after my birthda...
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5 months ago
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Here's what I read in January!
#booksky
#reading
#wrapup
#books
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Wrap Up: January 2026
Hi everyone, The first month of the year (and, letās be honest, my least favorite month) is finally over! But even though January can feel a...
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5 months ago
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My last review of this month!
#booksky
#reading
#books
#raycelestin
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Ray Celestin: Palace of Shadows
Hi everyone My dad is a huge reader, and we always talk about books, writers, and series. He recently told me how much he loved Palace of Sh...
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5 months ago
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I just finished
@stephenking.bsky.social
Under the Dome and I loved it!
#booksky
#stephenking
#books
#bookreview
#reading
#underthedome
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Stephen King: Under The Dome
Hi everyone Stephen King's Under the Dome has been on my wishlist since it came out, but I kept putting off buying it because I donāt like ...
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6 months ago
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Only 200 pages to go until
#underthedome
by
#StephenKing
is finished and I want to plan what my next Stephen King novel will be. Anyone like to recommend one?
#booksky
#reading
#thriller
#bookrecommendation
6 months ago
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It's my birthday so I get to read during the day!
6 months ago
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I read Naomi Alderman's The Future!
#booksky
#reading
#review
#books
#naomialderman
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Naomi Alderman: The Future
Hi everyone I just finished my first Naomi Alderman book; The Future and I read this on my e-reader .Ā " The Futureāas the richest people o...
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6 months ago
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My second review of the year!
#booksky
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#books
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Christopher Buehlman: The Blacktongue Thief
Hi everyone I finally finished Christopher Buehlman's The Blacktongue Thief, the first book in the Blacktongue series . My copy is from Bol...
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6 months ago
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