Gemma
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Hello! I am looking for more book people to follow! I have a blog and love a wide range of genres including mystery, thriller and fantasy. ππ
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Gemma's Bookshelf
Bookaholic, here are all of my bookish thoughts...
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Today is my spot on the
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tour for By Hook & Crook by S.G Karam! This is a fun heist novel with lovable characters! ππ
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By Hook & Crook by S.G Karam β BBNYA 2025 Finalist Tour
Book Title: By Hook & Crook Author: S.G Karam My Rating: 3* Publisher: Chymist Press Publication Date: 15/11/2024 Genre(s): Fantasy, science fiction Pages: 422 Format Read: E-book Goodreads: Whβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/by-hook-crook-by-s-g-karam-bbnya-2025-finalist-tour/
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Today's spot on Random Things tours for The Night Ship by Alex Woodroe, a post apocalyptic, creepy novel that I couldn't put down! ππ
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The Night Ship by Alex Woodroe β Random Things Book Tour
Book Title: The Night Ship Author: Alex Woodroe My Rating: 4.5* Publisher: Flame Tree Press Publication Date: 20/01/2026 Genre(s): horror, dystopia, sci-fi Pages: 245 Format Read: E-book Goodreads:β¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/the-night-ship-by-alex-woodroe-random-things-book-tour/
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My spot on the Toppling Stacks tour for Freddie and Stella Got Hot by Maggie Horne. A brilliant sapphic mean girls revenge story ππ
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Freddie and Stella Got Hot by Maggie Horne β Toppling Stacks Book Tour
Book Title: Freddie and Stella Got Hot Author: Maggie Horne My Rating: 5* Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Publication Date: 27/01/2026 Genre(s): YA, romance, sapphic, LGBT Pages: 314 Format Read: Eβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/freddie-and-stella-got-hot-by-maggie-horne-toppling-stacks-book-tour/
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The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen - BBNYA tour
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The Revenge of Captain Vessia by Leslie Allen β BBNYA 2025 Finalist Tour
Book Title: The Revenge of Captain Vessia Author: Leslie Allen My Rating: 5* Publisher: Independently published Publication Date: 04/10/2024 Genre(s): Fantasy, pirates, vampires, LGBT Pages: 449 Foβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/the-revenge-of-captain-vessia-by-leslie-allen-bbnya-2025-finalist-tour/
6 days ago
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Damn I've forgotten to post all of my blogs on here since the new year! π Here's my first one: My review of Five Liars by D.L Fisher as part of
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Five Liars by D.L. Fisher β Zoolooβs Book Tour
Book Title: Five Liars Author: D.L Fisher My Rating: 3.5* Publisher: Joffe Books Publication Date: 08/01/2026 Genre(s): Thriller / psychological thriller Pages: 263 Format Read: E-book Goodreads: Tβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2026/01/10/five-liars-by-d-l-fisher-zooloos-book-tour/
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I am so excited to be a part of the
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Small Spec Book Awards
23 days ago
Another exciting announcement! Three more influencers have signed up for the 2026 Small Spec Book Awards. We are overjoyed that
@armedwithabook.bsky.social
has come back for year two! A warm welcome to our new SSBA influencers
@gemmasbookshelf.bsky.social
and Michael Vadney!
#SSBA
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My first read of the year is a 5βοΈ What a stunning book π ππ
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Only 3 days left of 2025! What book are you finishing the year with? ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #1 - Brothersong by TJ Klune! TJ is one of my favourite authors and the Green Creek series is perfect! ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #2 - Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson. This was a fantastic read! ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #3 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Sapphics in space, what more could you need?! ππ
about 2 months ago
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #4 - Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree. I love this cosy fantasy series! ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #5 - Burying Jericho by the lovely William Hussey! It's the second year in a row that William's books have made it into my top 12 of the year and I'm eagerly awaiting the next one! ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #6 - Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle. Last year Bury Your Gays was in my top books and he's made it again! ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #7 - Kill Creatures by Rory Power. ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #8 - A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love by Ann Rose. This was the perfect autumn Halloween read! ππ
about 2 months ago
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #9 - In the House of Root and Rot by Sam Weiss. The first book in this series was on my top 12 of 2024 list and she makes my cut for the second year in a row! If you haven't read these books, please check them out! ππ π©Έπ
about 2 months ago
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #10 - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (On a Dead Man) by Jesse Q. Sutanto. ππ
about 2 months ago
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Today is the
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spotlight tour for the semi finalist A Lonely Broadcast by Kel Byron! ππ
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A Lonely Broadcast by Kel Byron β BBNYA 2025 Semi Finalist Spotlight Tour
Today is the spotlight tour for the terrifying A Lonely Broadcast by Kel Byron! About the book: Book Title: A Lonely Broadcast Author: Kel Byron Publisher: Independently published Publication Date:β¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/12/15/a-lonely-broadcast-by-kel-byron-bbnya-2025-semi-finalist-spotlight-tour/
about 2 months ago
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π 12 books of Christmas π My top 12 books of 2025! #11 - The Bone Drenched Woods by L.V Russell ππ
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π 12 books of Christmas π On the run up to Christmas I will be revealing my top 12 books of 2025! Starting with #12 All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whitaker. ππ
about 2 months ago
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'This is how we win' Ahhhhh this book ππβ€οΈ Here's my review from the first time I read it last year, and I mostly feel the same way! ππ
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2 months ago
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I'm going in for a re-read because this was one of my favourite books last year! ππ
2 months ago
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Today it is
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spotlight tour for the semi finalist Dark Town by Palmer Pickering! ππ
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Dark Town by Palmer Pickering β BBNYA 2025 Semi Finalist Tour Spotlight
Today is the BBNYA spotlight tour for the enjoyable Dark Town by Palmer Pickering! About the book: Book Title: Dark Town Author: Palmer Pickering Publisher: Mythology Press Publication Date: 29/04/β¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/dark-town-by-palmer-pickering-bbnya-2025-semi-finalist-tour-spotlight/
2 months ago
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I forgot to post yesterday but it was
@bbnya.bsky.social
spotlight tour for Death and the Taxman by David Hankins ππ
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Death and the Taxman by David Hankins β BBNYA 2025 Semi Finalist Tour Spotlight
Today is the BBNYA spotlight tour for the humorous Death and the Taxman by David Hankins. About the book: Book Title: Death and the Taxman Author: David Hankins Publisher: Lost Bard Enterprises Pubβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/death-and-the-taxman-by-david-hankins-bbnya-2025-semi-finalist-tour-spotlight/
2 months ago
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Just remembered I did 12 books of Christmas last year and I am very tempted to do it again! π
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2 months ago
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Authors! Are you looking for a
#beta
reader? I offer my services on fiverr and love to read a wide range of genres to help you improve your manuscript! Please check out my profile if you are looking for beta readers. ππ
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I also offer
#beta
reading for horror novels! From psychological thrillers to pure gruesome horror, I am the perfect beta reader for you! ππ π©Έπ β‘οΈπ
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I also offer
#beta
reading for horror novels! From psychological thrillers to pure gruesome horror, I am the perfect beta reader for you! ππ π©Έπ β‘οΈπ
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Authors! Are you looking for a
#beta
reader? I offer my services on fiverr and love to read a wide range of genres to help you improve your manuscript! Please check out my profile if you are looking for beta readers. ππ
www.fiverr.com/s/o8mWvY8
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3 months ago
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New blog post! My review of Futility by Nuzo Onoh, a body horror about women searching for revenge on the men who wronged them!
#booksky
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Futility by Nuzo Onoh β Zoolooβs Book Tours
Book Title: Futility Author: Nuzo Onoh My Rating: 3.5* Publisher: Titan Books Publication Date: 14/10/2025 Genre(s): Body horror / thriller Pages: 282 Format Read: E-book Goodreads: For readers of β¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/10/12/futility-by-nuzo-onoh-zooloos-book-tours/
4 months ago
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New blog post on the tours of terror! My review of In the House of Root and Rot by Sam Weiss, this is a fantastic series
#booksky
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In the House of Root and Rot by Sam Weiss β Tours of Terror
Book Title: In the House of Root and Rot Author: Sam Weiss My Rating: 4.5* Publisher: Wise Cat Press Publication Date: 03/10/2025 Genre(s): Science fantasy, psychological Pages: 400 Format Read: E-β¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/in-the-house-of-root-and-rot-by-sam-weiss-tours-of-terror/
4 months ago
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It's officially spooky season! π» Here's my October horror TBR. What are you reading this month?
#booksky
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4 months ago
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Book haul! Have you got / read any of these?
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4 months ago
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It's Friday! What are you reading the weekend? I'm reading The Retreat by Gemma Fairclough.
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5 months ago
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New blog post! Here is my spot on the Toppling Stacks Tour for Hekate by Nikita Gill. This is a stunningly lyrical verse novel about the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy. ππ
#booksky
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Hekate by Nikita Gill Review β Toppling Stacks Tour
Book Title: Hekate Author: Nikita Gill My Rating: 4* Publisher: Little, Brown Books Publication Date: 16/09/2025 Genre(s): Greek mythology, fantasy, poetry Pages: 384 Format Read: E-book Goodreads:β¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/09/17/hekate-by-nikita-gill-review-toppling-stacks-tour/
5 months ago
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Currently reading: The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop by Takuya Asakura This cover is beautiful! ππ
5 months ago
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I completely forgot this app existed and haven't been on in a month! Any more book accounts I should follow? What are you currently reading? I am reading Hekate by Nikita Gill ππ
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5 months ago
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New blog post! My review of the incredible Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The perfect space romance for this summer π
#booksky
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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid β Book Review
Book Title: Atmosphere Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid My Rating: 5* Publisher: Hutchinson Heinemann Publication Date: 03/06/2025 Genre(s): Fiction, Romance, Space Pages: 332 Format Read: Paperback Gooβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/07/28/atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid-book-review/
6 months ago
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Hello! I am looking for more book people to follow! I have a blog and love a wide range of genres including mystery, thriller and fantasy. ππ
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Gemma's Bookshelf
Bookaholic, here are all of my bookish thoughts...
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/
over 1 year ago
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Would anyone like to swap subscriptions on our blogs? Simply subscribe to my blog and reply here to let me know you have along with the link to your own blog and I will subscribe right back! Who's in? ππ
#booksky
#bookblog
#blog
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Gemma's Bookshelf
Bookaholic, here are all of my bookish thoughts...
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/
6 months ago
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Are you looking for a beta reader for your short stories, novellas or a full length novel? I offer an extensive beta reading service with in-line comments and a reader report. I have 5* reviews from previous clients and would love to help you!
#booksky
#authorsky
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6 months ago
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New blog post! My review of the incredible Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The perfect space romance for this summer π
#booksky
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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid β Book Review
Book Title: Atmosphere Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid My Rating: 5* Publisher: Hutchinson Heinemann Publication Date: 03/06/2025 Genre(s): Fiction, Romance, Space Pages: 332 Format Read: Paperback Gooβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/07/28/atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid-book-review/
6 months ago
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I am looking for more book mutuals! I'm a book blogger that loves a wide range of genres, from horror and thrillers to YA and fantasy. What book are you currently reading?
#booksky
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Today I am on the Random Things book tour for No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done by Sophie Hannah. This is definitely a unique and surprising thriller!
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No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done by Sophie Hannah β Random Things Tours
Book Title: No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done Author: Sophie Hannah Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers Publication Date: 19/06/25 Genre(s): Crime, Thriller Pages: 411 Format Read: E-booβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/no-one-would-do-what-the-lamberts-have-done-by-sophie-hannah-random-things-tours/
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Today I am on the Random Things book tour for No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done by Sophie Hannah. This is definitely a unique and surprising thriller!
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No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done by Sophie Hannah β Random Things Tours
Book Title: No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done Author: Sophie Hannah Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers Publication Date: 19/06/25 Genre(s): Crime, Thriller Pages: 411 Format Read: E-booβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/no-one-would-do-what-the-lamberts-have-done-by-sophie-hannah-random-things-tours/
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New blog post! Today is my spot on the Random Things book tour for Kill Creatures by Rory Power! This was a 5βοΈ YA thriller that I couldn't put down! Read it now ππ
#booksky
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Kill Creatures by Rory Power β Random Things Book Tour
Book Title: Kill Creatures Author: Rory Power My Rating: 5* Publisher: Scholastic Publication Date: 05/06/2025 Genre(s): Horror, Thriller, YA Pages: 283 Format Read: Paperback Goodreads: From the bβ¦
https://gemmasbookshelf.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/kill-creatures-by-rory-power-random-things-book-tour/
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Devoured this book in one day it was that good!! Kill Creatures by Rory Power is out now and my review will be on my blog on Wednesday! βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5 star read for me π
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