Happy Sunday! And huge thanks to everyone who has bought #thelightacandlesociety (in any format) So excited to wake up and find that it is now an Amazon Top Ten Kindle Bestseller. This book is so special to me - it means the world. Ps - it's NOT a romance #kindle #bestseller #fiction #notaromance

Whilst writing #thelightacandlesociety, I saw this film starring the brilliant Eddie Marsan. It's a quiet masterpiece of a movie, and I can't recommend it highly enough @atlanticbooks.bsky.social @mslisahighton.bsky.social #publichealthfunerals #eddiemarsan

Who remembers Loulou by Cacharel? Back in the 80s, it was my favourite perfume (along with Poison for Big Nights out!) It's also the perfume of choice of one of my characters in #thelightacandlesociety. Pure coincidence it matches the cover of the book! #fictionalcharacters #loulou #perfume #1980s

This morning's dog walk in #fosterhillroadcemetery The headstone for those with no memorial mirrors the sentiments of my latest book - #thelightacandlesociety @atlanticbooks @mslisahighton.bsky.social @atlanticbooks.bsky.social #rescuedogs #publichealthfunerals #untoldstories #Bedford #notaromance

A lovely event on a sweltering day at Bromley Waterstones to talk about THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY. Thanks so much to everyone who came and to Cat for organising - and for the cakes and flowers that matched the cover! #thelightacandlesociety @mslisahighton.bsky.social @atlanticbooks.bsky.social

Today marks 100 years since the first broadcast of the Shipping Forecast on BBC radio. The Shipping Forecast is also the name of a character who frequents the library in #thelightacandlesociety @atlanticbooks.bsky.social @mslisahighton.bsky.social #shippingforecast #bbcradio4 #Fiction

A very apt gravestone and some beautiful moths on this morning's dog walk in #fosterhillroadcemetery #dogwalking #rescuedogs #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #cemetery #victoriancemetery #wildlife #moth

BARGAIN ALERT! #thelightacandlesociety is just 99p on Amazon Kindle! @atlanticbooks.bsky.social @mslisahighton.bsky.social #fiction #newfiction #bargain

I finished reading #TheLightaCandleSociety by @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social late last night, thoroughly enjoyed it. I didn't want it to end. Luckily I have the audio book to listen to. Poignant Author's Note (and I always read the acknowledgements) if I could I would give it 10 gold ⭐ #booksky 📚💙

Reading-wise June was a little slower than usual for me. While I enjoyed everything I read, there was one standout, the wonderful #TheLightACandleSociety from @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social and @wfhowes.bsky.social #BookSky #BookBlogger Reading For Leisure June round-up: tinyurl.com/s6f7vee3

Happy publication day to @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social and @wfhowes.bsky.social for #TheLightACandleSociety Despite it's somber theme this 5⭐️ story is an uplifting one about family, community and forgiveness #BookSky #BookBlogger Reading For Leisure review: tinyurl.com/2m8ruzda

🥳📖PUBLICATION DAY SPOTLIGHT!📖🥳 Today is #publicationday for the lovely #TheLightACandleSociety by @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social Have always loved Ruth’s writing, have read all now except #ThePhoenixBallroom, need to grab a copy!📚 Have you read any of Ruth’s books? 📖 #BookSky📚💙

Fabulous night celebrating the publication of THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY! Thanks so much to everyone who came and made it such a special evening. @atlanticbooks.bsky.social @mslisahighton.bsky.social #thelightacandlesociety #fiction #newfiction

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Despite it's somber theme, #TheLightACandleSociety from @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social and @wfhowes.bsky.social is an uplifting story with themes of family, community and forgiveness Published 26/6/25 #BookSky #BookBlogger Reading For Leisure review (Audiobook): tinyurl.com/2m8ruzda

Although #thelightacandlesociety is set mainly in #Bedford, it ends in Solva in Pembrokeshire. My grandparents & parents had a caravan in Solva for many years. We had wonderful holidays there with our dogs. A place that has a special place in my heart. #booklocation #pembrokeshire #wales #solva

Set mainly in Bedford, Hunstanton also features. It was the favourite day trip to the seaside when I was a child and we love taking our dogs there for holidays these days. @mslisahighton.bsky.social @atlanticbooks.bsky.social #thelightacandlesociety coming 26th June #Hunstanton #Fiction #rescuedogs

Although #thelightacandlesociety is set mainly in Bedford, it opens in Margate, and more specifically in #Dreamland - back in the funfair's heyday. My dad grew up in #Margate and my grandfather (whom I never knew) worked at Dreamland repairing and maintaining the rides. coming 26th June.

'He certainly didn't suffer fools gladly and was a bugger for practical jokes' Meet Dylan one of the characters in THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY - coming 26th June @atlanticbooks.bsky.social @mslisahighton.bsky.social #bookquotes #thelightacandlesociety #fiction #solva #pembrokeshire #wales

'Keisha loved laughing, dancing, playing practical jokes, and elephants' Meet Keisha - one of the characters in THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY - coming 26th June @atlanticbooks.bsky.social @mslisahighton.bsky.social #bookquotes #thelightacandlesociety #elephant #fiction #newfiction #Bedford

'Arthur was a thoroughly decent man, and I don't blame him one bit for what he did' Meet Arthur - coming 26th June THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY #Fiction ##newfiction #cricket #testcricket #vinyl #Bedford

More fox cub frolics in the garden last night. #wildlife #garden #fox #urbanfox

'Claire gasped with delight as a sequinned heart key ring and a scattering of twopence pieces dropped down into the metal tray' Meet Claire - coming 26th June THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY @mslisahighton.bsky.social @atlanticbooks.bsky.social #bookquotes #thelightacandlesociety #seaside #Hunstanton

'Derek didn't know much about art, but he knew what he liked, and he enjoyed visiting galleries and museums in his spare time, absorbing rather than analysing what he saw.' Coming 26th June THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY #bookquotes #fiction #thelightacandlesociety #art

'There were some great big stuffed toys and a few lonely goldfishes swimming listlessly in glass bowls, but it was the poodle that had taken her fancy...' #bookquotes #thelightacandlesociety #fiction coming 26th June

Squadron Leader Timothy Bear - 14 years young and still living his best life. Happiness is playing ball with your bestie, sandy paws, and watching the world go by. ##rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavoritebreed #norfolkcoast

Elena left her unfaithful husband back in her native Croatia 10 years ago and moved to the UK to make a fresh start. A talented florist, through sheer hard work and determination she now has her own flower shop and it is here that she meets George McGlory and joined #thelightacandlesociety

Looking forward to reading the latest book by @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social published later this month #TheLightACandleSociety 💙📚

George McGlory is a recent widower, part-time librarian, lover of loud shirts, pub quiz enthusiast and novice gardener. He's also the founder member of THE LIGHT A CANDLE SOCIETY - coming 26th June.

📚BOOK MAIL SPOTLIGHT📚 I know I shared a reel earlier in the week sharing this wonderful box of goodies for #TheLightACandleSociety by @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social @atlanticbooks.bsky.social, I thought it was so lovely it deserved some pics to show just how beautiful this parcel was💕💐 #BookSky📚💙

📚📮#BookPost📚📮 Well it’s safe to say I am over the moon to have received this v special parcel today!😍 As a huge fan of @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social books I can’t express just how grateful I am, so excited for #TheLightACandleSociety A MASSIVE thank you to @atlanticbooks.bsky.social for sending!❤️

#thephoenixballroom is set in my hometown of Bedford. To celebrate the publication of the PB edition I'm becoming a book fairy & leaving these signed copies at locations mentioned in the book. It's Finders, Keepers! Let me know if you find one and post a photo if you can. Good luck! #bookgiveaway

This morning's dog walk in Foster Hill Road Cemetery #dogwalking #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavoritebreed #cemetery #victoriancemetery #angel

This morning's dog walk in Foster Hill Road Cemetery #dogwalking #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavoritebreed #cemetery #victoriancemetery

This morning's dog walk in Foster Hill Road Cemetery #dogwalking #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavoritebreed #cemetery #victoriancemetery

This morning's dog walk in Foster Hill Road Cemetery - and there was sunshine! #dogwalking #rescuedogs #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop

Every flame tells a story... Introducing the beautiful new novel from @ruthhoganauthor.bsky.social, The Light a Candle Society. In bookshops 26th June. Pre-order now from your favourite retailer 🕯️ 💙📚 @mslisahighton.bsky.social

The Light a Candle Society are volunteers who come together to honour & remember those who have died alone. Their care, compassion & friendship become gifts not only to the dead, but to each other and those who live alongside them. It is a book full of humanity, humour, hope and joy. Out 26.6.25

Ridiculously late to the party with this one but finally got round to watching this brilliant tragicomedy starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. The entire cast is pitch perfect - including the animals - in this quietly wonderful masterpiece written and directed by Martin McDonagh.

This weekend, Waterstones are offering 25% off the gorgeous paperback edition of THE PHOENIX BALLROOM. Use this link! www.waterstones.com/book/the-pho... @waterstones.bsky.social @atlanticbooks.bsky.social @mslisahighton.bsky.social

Just three weeks to go until the gorgeous paperback edition of THE PHOENIX BALLROOM is out!

I was going to do the obligatory unboxing video for the magnificent paperback editions of THE PHOENIX BALLROOM, but Squadron Leader Timothy Bear was so wild with excitement that as soon as my back was turned he ripped open the box and surrounded himself with their bookish beauty!

Sitting on a packed Tube and trying to pretend I’m not crying … and it’s all down to you, Ruth Hogan – what a gorgeous and moving read The Light a Candle Society is. Thank you so much @mslisahighton.bsky.social for the chance to read it early. It’s utterly wonderful

🔔 Our Debut Writers Over 50 Award is back in 2025. Open for submissions in February - T&Cs on our website. Our first winner was #GlennisVirgo CITY OF SILK publishes this week and is The Times Historical Book of the Month. Could be you … ✍️