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One half of Agents of Sigmar on YT, Book Reviews at PotsandPlots.blog and gardener at home.
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#SixOnSaturday
- Six things happening in my garden this week
#gardens
#gardening
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#SixOnSaturday ā Six things happening in my garden thisĀ week
Six on Saturday is a weekly meme originally hosted by The Propagator but now in the tender care of Jim at Garden Ruminations. Another heatwave on the way. This is now getting boring as well as frustrating. On the bright side a few of the things I featured last week have moved on significantly. Plus I had my first ever sighting of a hummingbird hawk-moth.
http://whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/07/04/sixonsaturday-six-things-happening-in-my-garden-this-week-18/
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Due to the hot weather and perhaps the realisation I'll be dead before I read all the books on my wishlist, I only added 3 new books last month!
#booksky
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Growing the Shelves ā July 2026
Another month has gone by. Here are three books I added to my pile for July.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/07/02/growing-the-shelves-july-2026/
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Jamedi
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Moon Over Brendle, by
@jeffnoon.bsky.social
(pub by
@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
) is an ode to the creative process with the distinctive weirdness of Noon's writing; it's difficult to capture in words how I felt about this book (it's brilliant). Full thoughts:
jamreads.com/reviews/moon...
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JamReads - Making your TBR closer to infinite
In JamReads you will find content about books, and why you should read them more. This content may include reviews, interviews and occasionally, some news of the literary world
https://jamreads.com/reviews/moon-over-brendle-by-jeff-noon
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Starting the month with a review! A Numbers Game by R.J. Dark. Very much enjoyed this one. It's out in August from
@daturabooks.bsky.social
. It's definitely worth a look!
#booksky
#crimefiction
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A Numbers Game by R.J. Dark ā Maybe Iām a Winner Playing in a Losing Game
Set in the margins of a changing Britain, R.J. Darkās āA Numbers Gameā an occasionally violent crime novel with a huge amount of heart.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/07/01/a-numbers-game-by-r-j-dark-maybe-im-a-winner-playing-in-a-losing-game/
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Completely forgot to share my
#sixonsaturday
for this week. Must be the heat, which mercifully feels like it's finally abating
potsandplots.blog/2026/06/27/s...
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#SixOnSaturday 27/06/2026
#SixOnSaturday for 27/06/2026. A week of heat. Not much gardening done but thereās always something going on.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/06/27/sixonsaturday-27-06-2026/
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This review was hard work thanks to the weather, but the book was a great read! Latest
#bookreview
'The Final Chapter' by C.B. Everett (
@martynwaites.bsky.social
). An intriguing crime novel with an Inception vibe.
#booksky
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The Final Chapter by C.B. Everett ā Nothing Is Real
C.B. Everett treats us to identities within identities in āThe Final Chapterā a book that features a book with in a book. Whatās not to love?
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/06/25/the-final-chapter-by-c-b-everett-nothing-is-real/
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Been hiding from the heat today, reviewing Solace House by
@willmac23.bsky.social
from
@atlanticbooks.bsky.social
. It's set at the same time I was a student and brought back all the feels. Though my student days were significantly less sinister.
potsandplots.blog/2026/06/19/s...
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Solace House by Will Maclean ā Where Reality Weakens
Solace House is a mindbending interdimensional mystery set in a house, a very big house, in the country.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/06/19/solace-house-by-will-maclean-where-reality-weakens/
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New review from me today. 'Gliff' by Ali Smith. There's so much in this slender volume, I had to read it twice before I could write about it.
potsandplots.blog/2026/06/16/g...
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āGliffā by Ali Smith ā The Power of Words
āGliffā by Ali Smith. A book that demands to be read multiple times.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/06/16/gliff-by-ali-smith-the-power-of-words/
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potsandplots.blog/2026/06/13/s...
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#SixOnSaturday for 13/06/2026. An out of sorts gardening week and Iām struggling for inspiration.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/06/13/sixonsaturday-13-06-2026/
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25 days ago
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's my rave review of The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan! Come see what made this book a standout for me.
#TheDungeonBook
#bookblogger
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Book Review: The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan
A young girl is left to die in a wizardās dungeon but finds a new home with the monsters around her in this humorous and heartfelt standalone epic fantasy from acclaimed author Gareth Hanrahaā¦
https://wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2026/06/11/book-review-the-dungeon-book-by-gareth-hanrahan/
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Alan Moore's 'I Hear a New World' is the latest review on the blog.
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I Hear a New World by Alan Moore ā Unparalleled Folk Weirdness
The second book in Alan Mooreās Long London series, didnāt quite live up to my expectations, but is still a very fine read.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/06/11/i-hear-a-new-world-by-alan-moore-unparalleled-folk-weirdness/
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The Arthur C. Clarke Award
about 1 month ago
āØThe Shortlist 2026!āØ DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, Matt DinnimanĀ THE DREAM HOTEL, Laila Lalami LUMINOUS, Silva Park THERE IS NO ANTIMEMETICSĀ DIVISION, qntm WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN, E.J. Swift THE SALT ORACLE, Lorraine Wilson This yearās winner will be announced on Weds 12 August.
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It has over 18,000 reviews on Amazon, so here is a review that is almost certainly entirely unnecessary. Nevertheless, I found lots to love in 'The Wedding People' by Alison Espach.
potsandplots.blog/2026/06/04/t...
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The Wedding People by Alison Epsach
āThe Wedding Peopleā is a surprisingly thoughtful examination of life, love and relationships.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/06/04/the-wedding-people-by-alison-epsach/
about 1 month ago
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I'm running a little behind, but here are the books that caught my eye last month. The TBR pile grows ever larger... The number of books in these posts always outweighs the number of books I read a month...
#booksky
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Growing the Shelves ā June 2026
Here are the books that caught my eye in the last month.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/28/growing-the-shelves-june-2026/
about 1 month ago
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Mischief with Marceline
about 1 month ago
This pride month I wanna acknowledge
@patricknessbooks.bsky.social
, a long time fav author. In particular Piper At The Gates Of Dusk (2026) brought me to tears like two chapters in with the grace with which it handled a trans character. How his transness informed him but didn't define his story.
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about 1 month ago
Every year for Pride, I repost Hue. I made him to send love and comfort to those who feel Pride isnāt for them because they arenāt out. You matter, you are valid, and itās ok if you arenāt ready yet. Coming out is not a requirement for being part of this community. Happy Pride š
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I thought I'd read more
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than usual in May, but
#Storygraph
says not. I must have spent too much time in the garden.
#booksky
about 1 month ago
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Cathy J
about 1 month ago
#SixOnSaturday
- Six things happening in my garden this week
#gardens
#gardening
#nature
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#SixOnSaturday ā Six things happening in my garden thisĀ week
Six on Saturday is a weekly meme originally hosted by The Propagator but now in the tender care of Jim at Garden Ruminations. Still no rain to speak of here in Berkshire although we're forecast to get some on Monday. I hope so because our water butts are all empty and we've had to resort to using the hose, watering only those plants that absolutely need it.
http://whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/05/30/sixonsaturday-six-things-happening-in-my-garden-this-week-13/
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Another hot
#SixOnSaturday
, so much so, my Saturday morning garden shot has a lot of glare. I'm going to have to start getting up earlier (or more likely take the shot on Friday).
#gardens
#nature
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#SixOnSaturday for 30/05/2026. No Mow May, Triffid Clematis and my Heavenly Bamboo ascends.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/30/sixonsaturday-30-05-2026/
about 1 month ago
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A quick review on the blog today. Seacraper was a little out of my wheelhouse.
#booksky
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Seascraper ā Seedling Review
A seedling review of the lyrical āSeascraperā by Benjamin Wood.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/29/seascraper-seedling-review/
about 1 month ago
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Django Wexler
about 1 month ago
Finally time to show off a NEW THING! Coming Sept 29 is THE ONLY WAY OUT IS UP, book one of my tower-climbing pet-robot-fighting system-breaking progression fantasy! It has a cover and everything!
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Half term and hot weather making it a struggle to read and review. The disappointment of the latest instalment of 'The Court of Shadows' not helping either. 'Our Lady of Blades' did not live up to my expectations.
#booksky
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Our Lady Of Blades by Sebastien De Castell
Flat characters let down the Our Lady of Blades. A sequel that isnāt.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/28/our-lady-of-blades-by-sebastien-de-castell/
about 1 month ago
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I'm sitting waiting for the garage to call, so I can pick up my car after its MOT. This has given me opportunity to review Moon Over Brendle by
@jeffnoon.bsky.social
. It's a wonderful book, and you should read it.
#booksky
@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
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Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon
Moon Over Brendle is a beautiful coming of age story that explores the magic of the creative process.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/19/moon-over-brendle-by-jeff-noon/
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
New Review - a trip to an alternate world that is also a love letter to the power of storytelling. Lovers of reading need this in their lives - I strongly recommend Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon - many thanks to
@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/5/...
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Moon Over Brendle by Jeff Noon ā Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Angry Robots for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher ā Angry Robot Published ā Out Now Price ā Ā£9:99 paperback Ā£6.43 ebook ...
https://www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/5/19/moon-over-brendle-by-jeff-noon
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Jeff Noon
about 2 months ago
Thanks to everyone who's reading Moon Over Brendle, and for saying such nice things about it. The book's plot came to me a dream. I woke up and started working on it that same day. I wanted to write about SF, and my love for the genre: "the endless possibilities of the impossible."
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New review on the blog today for a chilling thriller that shows us the horrors a technological future might bring. More scary yet, is the idea that that future has already arrived.
potsandplots.blog/2026/05/18/v...
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@blackstonepub.bsky.social
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āViewsā by Marc-Uwe Kling
āViewsā by Marc-Uwe Kling is a visceral thriller that covers tough topics and examines the role of AI and social media in the creation of societal division.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/18/views-by-marc-uwe-kling/
about 2 months ago
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It was a cold week in the garden but there's still plenty to see for
#SixOnSaturday
.
#gardens
#gardening
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#SixOnSaturday for 16/05/2026. Thalictrum, alium and irises can all be found in this weekās photos.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/16/sixonsaturday-16-05-2026/
about 2 months ago
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Cathy J
about 2 months ago
#SixOnSaturday
- Six (pink) things happening in my garden this week
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#gardening
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#SixOnSaturday ā Six things happening in my garden thisĀ week
Six on Saturday is a weekly meme originally hosted by The Propagator but now in the tender care of Jim at Garden Ruminations. My apologies that the rain I pleaded for last week came in the form of torrential (albeit brief) downpours or hailstones, accompanied at times by high winds. And here in Berkshire we've still had some really cold nights, although hopefully not for much longer.
http://whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/05/16/sixonsaturday-six-things-happening-in-my-garden-this-week-11/
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@angryrobotbooks.bsky.social
sent me this beauty by
@jeffnoon.bsky.social
and it's hard to describe just how good it is. I'm about halfway through and I would love to cancel the rest of the day and finish it! Reminds me of Alan Garner and Jo Walton's Among Others
about 2 months ago
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Another busy Saturday ahead, but just enough time to share my
#SixOnSaturday
for this week.
#gardens
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#SixOnSaturday 09/05/2026
#SixOnSaturday for 09/05/2026. May is the best month in the garden and things are taking off!
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/09/sixonsaturday-09-05-2026/
about 2 months ago
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This week's
#SixOnSaturday
features some pictures of my front garden, Weigelia, and photos from my trip to Sarah Raven's Perch Hill.
potsandplots.blog/2026/05/02/s...
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#SixOnSaturday for 02/05/2026. Weigelia, aquilegia and a trip to Perch Hill for this weekās garden snaps
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/02/sixonsaturday-02-05-2026/
2 months ago
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No Score Draws āš»ā½
2 months ago
Hooray, our World Cup 2026 Wall Chart is FINISHED š„³ It's our biggest wall chart ever, an A1-sized shambles sullied by SIXTY wonky doodles. Dunno if competitions fly on Bluesky, but if you share this we'll send a couple of freebies out to some (un)lucky RTers x š
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World Cup 2026 Wall Chart - No Score Draws A1 WC2026 Poster Print - Ex
Our biggest ever wonky World Cup Wall Chart for the biggest ever World Cup! Yes it's the 2026 World Cup, so to keep track of all the ins and outs, the kick-of times, scores and tables, here's a HUGE A...
https://noscoredraws.com/products/world-cup-2026-wall-chart-no-score-50946
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Graeme Edwards
2 months ago
In today's
#SixOnSaturday
... fluffy Ceanothus flowers, Weigela, Pheasant's Eye Daffs, the return of the Diving Turtles, a vibrant Rock Rose and the first of the Dutch Irises to bloom
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Last month's
#storygraph
stats. Slowed down a little in April. Better weather means more gardening!
#booksky
2 months ago
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I'm continuing to plough the book blogging furrow with my May "Growing the Shelves." The monthly round-up of books that have recently caught my eye.
potsandplots.blog/2026/05/01/g...
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Growing the Shelves ā May 2026
May is here. Here are the books that caught my eye in the last 30 days.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/05/01/growing-the-shelves-may-2026/
2 months ago
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Aiming for concise reviews, as I'm 6+ books behind. New "Seedlings" concept activated. I cheated slightly because this is book 2, so I was able to say "I like this book cos I liked book 1." "On the Calculation of Volume" is wonderful reading.
potsandplots.blog/2026/04/29/o...
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On the Calculation of Volume (II) ā Seedling review
New āSeedlingā reviews. Short and to the point(ish). Vol II of āOn the Calculation of Volumeā continues this remarkable series.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/04/29/on-the-calculation-of-volume-ii-seedling-review/
2 months ago
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James Mathias
2 months ago
Hope they are fun to play! Loved painting this warband, but I think I still am not a
#seraphon
guy.
#ageofsigmar
#underworlds
#hobby
#warhammer
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A bit of fun with the
#bookblogger
hop. Bookish board games for the win!
potsandplots.blog/2026/04/27/b...
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Book Blogger Hop: Book Boardgames!
Board Games and Books? Yes please. The perfect prompt for the book blogger hop. I might have let this one get away from me!
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/04/27/book-blogger-hop-book-boardgames/
2 months ago
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Announcing the 2025 GeekDad Game of the Year
We're excited to announce the winner of the 2025 GeekDad Game of the Year!
https://geekdad.com/2026/04/announcing-the-2025-geekdad-game-of-the-year/
2 months ago
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Kerri
2 months ago
Today on the blog, I'll be participating in this week's
#BookBloggerHop
#BookBlog
#BookBlogger
This one is all about bookish board games. #BookBlog #BookBlogger
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Book Blogger Hop: Bookish BoardĀ Game
The Book Blogger Hop was originally created by Crazy-For-Books and is currently being hosted by Coffee Addicted Writer. Every Friday, a new question is posted for book bloggers to answer in the coming week. The purpose of the hop is connection and community. You can discover new blogs to follow, new books to read, and you may end up with some new followers, as well!
http://kerrimcbooknerd.home.blog/2026/04/25/book-blogger-hop-bookish-board-game/
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Pick up the nearest book, turn to page 42 and post the second sentence: "Not all watering methods are created equal." "You're Overwatering It!" by Jonny Balchandani - Page 42 is very on brand!
add a skeleton here at some point
3 months ago
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I recently stumbled upon the
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and it looks like fun. I'm always looking for ways to procrastinate from actually reviewing the books I've read, so this seems like a great addition. The latest prompt was quirky bookish habits.
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Book Blogger Hop: Bookish Habits & Quirks
My first time stopping at the Book Blogger Hop. I have a bookish quirk I really need to get over.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/04/22/book-blogger-hop-bookish-habits-quirks/
3 months ago
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I really enjoyed 'The Expanded Earth' by Mikey Please. Here, I take the opportunity to gush uncontrollably.
#booksky
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The Expanded Earth by Mikey Please
If I had to sum up why I like reading, it would be because of the existence of books as good as āThe Expanded Earthā by Mikey Please.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/04/21/the-expanded-earth-by-mikey-please/
3 months ago
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time. What's the
#garden
been up to this week?
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#SixOnSaturday for 18/04/2026. Acers abound this week, and a plant thatās been in the garden for years that now might be a problemā¦
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/04/18/sixonsaturday-18-04-2026/
3 months ago
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Ben O'Connell
3 months ago
W. P. Wilesās (
@willwiles.bsky.social
) THE LAST BLADE PRIEST has hallmarks of epic fantasy: quests, politics, gods, prophecies, unlikely fellowships, high-stakes conflicts, and fantastical creatures. Yet Wiles defies expectations at every turn. Just a wonderful novel. Highly recommended.
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New review today for the sometimes nebulous but often beautiful Loss Protocol by
@unlikelyworlds.bsky.social
, kindly sent to me by
@gollancz.bsky.social
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Loss Protocol by Paul McAuley
āLoss Protocolā by Paul McAuley
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/04/16/loss-protocol-by-paul-mcauley/
3 months ago
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Tom Gauld
3 months ago
My latest books cartoon for
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A bit of a silly post, but I just fancied writing something quickly.
#booksky
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Why Iām not Reading āSpringā by Ali Smith (Yet)
A bit of silly post, about why I wonāt be reading Ali Smithās āSpringā this Spring. A lesson on the perils of impulse buys.
https://potsandplots.blog/2026/04/12/why-im-not-reading-spring-by-ali-smith-yet/
3 months ago
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Cathy J
3 months ago
My Week in Books - Books read, reviewed & acquired this week
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My Week in Books ā 12th AprilĀ 2026
On the blog last week Monday - I published my review of legal thriller Sanctuary by Tom Gaisford. Tuesday - I went off-piste again for this week's Top Ten Tuesday topic with Things You Wouldn't Want To Find In Your House. Only in book title form, I should clarify. Wednesday ā As always WWW Wednesday is a weekly opportunity to share what I've just read, what I'm currently reading and what I plan to read next...
http://whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/04/12/my-week-in-books-12th-april-2026/
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