Thank you!

*shares while whistling innocently*

Shared for no reason at all.

For anyone who may be hastily returning certain books they bought as Christmas presents, here's a thread of excellent children's books I highly recommend you buy instead: Loki A Bad God's Guide To Being Good by Louie Stowell Funny, chaotic and a little bit naughty okay, a lot naughty

And keep posting what you're reading and collect these badges, still five days to go! 😃 🎃 📚

Well, that's it for tonight, we hope to be a little bit more present next year than we've been now (*life* came in the way...). As always, you've all been brilliant, thank you so much for participating!! 🥰😍🎃📚🍁🍂💕 #OcTBRchat #OcTBRchallenge

I’m still reading The Talisman, but I am a third of the way through The Life Of Chuck as well and it’s gorgeously heartbreaking so far!

I have too many on my TBR to read already, so not sure I’m going to wish for more (lol I absolutely will) but I’m excited to get to Shitshow by Chris Panatier!

I do think that book I recommended in my last post - Fractured Echoes - would make a great limited series. Spooky stuff in Blackpool? That could be done so well!

My answer to this one is YES I have read a couple of fab spooky reads from clients, one of which is now out. Highly recommend this awesome story set in Blackpool called Fractured Echoes by JJ Noad: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FGY7RZ9...

Okay I’m late, but let’s get into this!

Here’s our recommendations to add to your spooky TBR! Check out the books I’m recommending by these authors: @spookypurcell.bsky.social @rachelharrison.bsky.social @richardswanauthor.bsky.social @danhanks.bsky.social @carolinehardaker.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com

I am book plotting. It is going slowly... but it's going.

#OcTBRchat keep collecting those badges!! 🎃🎃🎃

Well, that's it for tonight, hope you'll join us next week again!! #OcTBRchat 🎃📚😀 keep posting your replies, we're here for it!

I am debating whether to opt for The Life of Chuck for a smaller read or Atmosphere for a change of pace. But honestly my mood could change by the time I finish this doorstop of a current book! #OcTBRChat

Well I just did 😅 @danhanks.bsky.social But I feel like I need to give a shoutout to the Swedish Stephen King, John Ajvide Lindqvist, who's been translated into English (and several other languages), and who I highly recommend reading! 🧛‍♂️ #OcTBRchat

Shoutout to @manylittlewords.bsky.social and @talkscaredpod.bsky.social who have books out and are having a launch in Manchester next week!!!! Both legends of the horror world.

As an editor I get to read pretty widely, but I was honoured to get the chance to work on a new rom-com by the wonderful @noellesalazar.bsky.social recently called The Meet Poop which definitely took me in a different direction to what I normally read - but in a great way (IT'S AMAZZZZZING!)

Well this is just lovely.

Today begins Banned Books Week in the U.S. Not only do book bans restrict access to stories, other perspectives/experiences, and freedom of thought, they undermine our first amendment rights. Here are 9 ways that you take a stand against book bans: editsinthemargins.com/post/how-to-...

What's everyone been reading this week? #OcTBRChat

Our first #OcTBRChat of the year! Join in by following the thread or the hashtag or whatever!

Here's about 1/3 of my TBR pile.. 😅🙈📚🎃 #OcTBRchallenge It's still there @danhanks.bsky.social but it's about to be opened and read, finally 😍

I'm early in The Talisman and it's great so far.

Another day... more reading! What books will you have your noses in today?

Our first sticker of the month!!!

I had the worst lunch. Honestly. Maybe @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social could cover the rise in the far right, in racist attacks and, you know, the effect on millions of British people instead of platforming them every night I'd settle for @theguardian.com doing even basic coverage of racism in the UK

Love this - our first TBR pile of the day! Anybody else going to join in?

That's it. You now have our permission (in fact we order you) to GO READ ALL THE BOOKS! Love Team OcTBR x

Oh and this year we're thinking of doing a Sunday 'afternoon tea' OcTBR Chat, which will be a regular check in on how everyone is doing, what you're reading, and any other fun things we can think of. It'll be an hour of community and books, so join us here, Sundays at 5pm (UK time).

We have resource on our website too, from sheets to mark off all your reads, to fun little social media 'stickers' to let us know when you've read a particular type of book. You can find that all here: www.octbrchallenge.org

Traditionally, today is the day you post a photo of your TBR stack. So send us all the photos please - either EVERYTHING you've got or just the little pile you're going to try to get through in October. The more aesthetically spooky & seasonal, the better. 🍂🎃

📚 Happy OcTBR Challenge to all who celebrate! 📚 The rules are easy: we all have stacks of books waiting to be read, right? Well, this is the month that we aim to read as many of them as possible! That's it. We simply cosy up, read some beautiful, scary, funny, heartfelt books, and enjoy ourselves.

TOMORRRRRRRRRRROW!

reaching my hand into your pocket and taking your wallet because you didn’t opt out of having your money stolen

Barbie was a gosh darn masterpiece. Fun, funny, beautiful and heartfelt. I'm late to the party, but it was worth the wait.

Eek!

THIS WEEK! I'll be building my #OcTBRChallenge pile tonight! 📚

UK friends, Harper has a 40% off sale across their entire website until the end of the month. If you were looking to snap up FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL DIRECTOR and THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF TERRORS, now's the time! Use code AUTUMN40 at checkout :) harpercollins.co.uk/blogs/author... #booksky

First cast photo for ‘SPACEBALLS 2’ Starring Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, George Wyner, Mel Brooks, Josh Gad, Keke Palmer and Anthony Carrigan. In theaters in 2027.

Every week something like this comes out without the corollary “and this is what we are going to do about it” report

Come and join us!

Halloween is fast approaching and it’s about time GNoH did a big feature series so if 13 of you would like to write an article on the one film youd watch on Halloween. And send it to [email protected] Along with a head shot a bio and any links to items you’d like to promote.

NOT LONG NOW! 🍂🎃📚