There’s a new episode of In my Good Books out today where I chat to author Hannah Brennan about her debut novel No Safe Place. Are you a fan of police procedurals?

Do we still do starter packs on here? I’d love it if you’d share this post, and let me know which ones I’m missing! go.bsky.app/MRgGsPy

There’s a new episode out today with author and podcast host @caileansteed.bsky.social I loved chatting to Cailean about how authors juggle their creative work with other commitments 📚💙

The most recommended book on the podcast (by far!) is The Death of Us by Abigail Dean - have you read it?

What would you do if you received an alert on your phone to say a nuclear missile was going to land in 59 minutes? That’s the premise of Holly Seddon’s excellent new novel - 59 Minutes! You can hear Holly talk all about it on episode 26 of In My Good Books 📚💙

I’ve given my account and bio a refresh as I’m mainly posting podcast stuff these days! If you like author interviews and book reviews I’d love it if you’d have a listen. Just search In My Good Books wherever you listen to podcasts or check out these links: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

New episode of In My Good Books with Holly Seddon is out now!

Writers, how do you pick your character’s names? In episode 25 the f In My Good Books @callummcsorley.bsky.social talks about naming his police detective after a Scottish sporting legend!

There’s a new episode of In My Good Books today with author @callummcsorley.bsky.social 📚💙 Listen in to hear Callum talk about his award winning crime series, writing in a Glaswegian dialect, his inspirations and loads more!

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...

Today’s episode of In My Good Books features author @lvmatthews.bsky.social chatting all about her excellent new book To Love A Liar. I’d love to know what you think if you have a listen! linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

Chuffed to appear on In My Good Books podcast's @bloodyscotland.bsky.social special! Do listen to the whole thing, it's great - I pop up 37 minutes in: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e... Thanks for having me @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social @jennybrownagency.bsky.social

The final episode of my @bloodyscotland.bsky.social debut prize shortlisters is out now. Listen in to hear Foday Mannah talk all about his novel The Search for Othella Savage! linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

It was brilliant to chat to @richardstrachan.bsky.social about his debut novel, The Unrecovered, which has been nominated for the @bloodyscotland.bsky.social debut prize. Just search In My Good Books wherever you listen to podcasts!

Writers! If you’ve ever thought about entering a pitching competition, you need to listen to Episode 19 of In My Good Books @bloodyscotland.bsky.social special with @nataliejayneclark.bsky.social 📚 Listen here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

Ever wondered how Pitch Perfect works at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social? Claire Wilson explains how debut authors get just 3 minutes to pitch their book idea to agents and publishers. It’s nerve-wracking, exciting, and could change everything!

I loved chatting with @kathrynsharman.bsky.social and you should all go buy The Family at No.23 now!

What would you do if you discovered the CIA had reviewed your debut novel? 👀 That’s exactly what happened to @davegoodman.bsky.social with A Reluctant Spy — and he tells the story in this week’s episode of In My Good Books. Listen here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting to @juliecohen.bsky.social on this week’s episode of In My Good Books. We talked about her latest novel, Body Count, writing in different genres, and she gave me some great book recommendations! Listen in here: linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

There’s a new episode of In My Good Books podcast out today with author Louise Hegarty. I’d love to know what you think if you have a listen linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

What are you reading today? I’m really enjoying this Irish police procedural by Amy Jordan 📚

In episode 10 of In My Good Books I spoke to 4 writers who withdrew their nomination from this year’s Polari Prize. They are @vavapoetry.bsky.social @sachacoward.bsky.social Rhian Elizabeth and Robert Hamberger. Then in episode 11 I caught up with @kingsley-pearson.bsky.social author of Flat 401.

This week on In My Good Books podcast I interviewed tv journalist and debut novelist @stephmcgovern.bsky.social Listen in here, I’d love to know what you think! linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

Hello strangers, I’ve been absent from here for far too long! I’ve been busy starting a new bookish podcast, I’d love to know what you think if you have a listen! linktr.ee/inmygoodbook...

So excited for this event, let me know if you’re coming along!

Here’s my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of The Book of Guilt by @catherinechidgey.bsky.social Do yourself a favour and buy/borrow it now! Huge thanks to @johnmurrays.bsky.social for my gifted copy 💙📚

Tickets on sale now for Kathy Reichs and Ian Rankin at this years @bloodyscotland.bsky.social This festival is one of the highlights of my year and I can’t wait to go back!

What are you reading today? I’m reading The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey and it’s excellent!

So, I’m thinking about starting a bookish podcast! I’d love to know what you’d be interested in hearing - author interviews, book reviews, deep dives into themes within the book, author writing processes, or anything else? Let me know so I can start planning! 📚💙

This will be an amazing event, really hoo get to Hay festival one of these days!

Loving the new features on @quickbookreviews.bsky.social this interview with Alison was fascinating!

I’m so excited for this event, let me know if you’re coming! Link to buy tickets below 👇🏻

2026 planning has commenced! If you’re an author who’s interested in coming to our festival please get in touch.

I’m reading this just now and it’s excellent!

Wow I’ve just hit 16000 followers on here! Thanks to every single one of you that’s followed along for my bookish chat 📚💙 (Sorry I’ve been a bit rubbish on here recently, I’ve been busy moving house - normal service will be resumed shortly)

You can read my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review of Human Remains by @jocallaghankat.bsky.social over on Instagram or in the Alt text below. This is a very special one for me as I’m mentioned in the acknowledgments section - definitely a bucket list moment! www.instagram.com/susiesbookre...

Want to hear me talk about the books I’m looking forward to reading this year? Watch my panel from @hburghbookfest.bsky.social where I talk about the latest books from @writerkcampbell.bsky.social (chapter 2) @emmacowing.bsky.social (chapter 3) and lots more!

Tomorrow (Apr 8 @ 6pm) we're running an online session exclusively for UK indie booksellers on using Bluesky effectively. If you are a UK booksellers - send us a DM or respond to this post. And also a reminder to follow brilliant booksellers in our Indie Bookshop Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/6UrVWsn

Today’s plan is to switch off and read and I’m diving straight into Human Remains by @jocallaghankat.bsky.social 💙📚 What are you reading today?

Something very exciting has happened! The lovely @jocallaghankat.bsky.social sent me a finished copy of #HumanRemains book 3 in the brilliant Kat & Locke series and this personalised video. Feeling full of bookish joy today 🥰 If you haven’t read these books then now is the perfect time to start!

Hello 👋 How is everyone? I’ve not been around here much recently as I’ve moved house (and will be again in a few months!) Importantly the books have been set up, here’s a picture of my hardbacks 📚💙

Very excited to be heading to Harrogate for the first time this year! Who else will I see there?

Last event of a fabulous @hburghbookfest.bsky.social - @spacemandan13.bsky.social talking to @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social about Dark Island, his acclaimed debut. Capped a great w/end of author talks, workshops, panels for all ages. Huge thanks to all who came to talk, listen, question, & eat cake

As if I wasn’t already excited for her memoir I’ve just spent a brilliant afternoon listening to Nicola and @valmcdermid.bsky.social talking all things books with Chris Brookmyre and @ashleystorrie.bsky.social in Glasgow 📚💙

🚨 #GIVEAWAY 🚨 To celebrate the recent release, here’s the chance to win a copy of #TheStrangeCaseOfJaneO by Karen Thompson Walker @manillapress.bsky.social To enter: ⭐️Follow me ⭐️Like ⭐️Retweet 🤞Good Luck! UK only, ends 26/3. Enter here & on Insta & X for more chances! #bookgiveaway

Here’s my review of the latest destination thriller from @nikkismithauthor.bsky.social which publishes on 22nd May - I loved it! Huge thanks to @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social for my gifted copy 💙📚 You can pre-order here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/they...

Very excited to receive a copy of Sick To Death by @chrisbridgeswriter.bsky.social which is out on 27th March @avonbooks.bsky.social 📚💙 Find out more and pre-order here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/sick...

Time for a #Giveaway Head over to my Gram to win a double dose of Bobby Palmer. UK only. Full details of how to enter and terms: www.instagram.com/p/DHMHfsZs4f...