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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · 3d

A brief round up of this year’s Chiltern Kills and why you need to book now for 2026. The Premier One Day Crime Festival @chilternkills.bsky.social

Chiltern Kills 2025 & 2026

Chiltern Kills The Premier One Day Crime Festival Saturday 4 October 2025 saw the third Chiltern Kills festival and boy what a day and evening it was, here is re cap of my day and of what you can e…

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David Jarvis @davidjarvis.bsky.social · 15d

Review from @amwbooks.bsky.social
" ... a series which goes from strength to strength, this for me is the best so far.
A book which had me engaged and hooked from the opening pages until the breathtaking finale ...
... now a go to author for me."

@hobeckbooks.bsky.social and on Amazon

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · 25d

Absolutely delighted to be nominated in the Blogger of The Year Category #UBBA25 if you would consider voting for me would be very grateful, would love to make the shortlist www.thebookparty.co.uk/uk-book-blog...
Voting closes Friday

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Sep 7

Chiltern Kills Crime Festival 4 October, a brief summary of what to expect, you don’t want to miss out, i can’t wait, the lineup is outstanding @chilternkills.bsky.social

Chiltern Kills Crime Festival – 04.10.25

Saturday 4 October 2025 sees the third Chiltern Kills Festival set in Colston Hall, Gerrards Cross. This for me is the best one day crime festival going, it offers so much, all organised by Paul Wa…

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Sep 6

Just 4 weeks to go until the best day out a crime reader can have. Chiltern Kills Festival, crime, food, karaoke, beer it has the lot all for only £40 all in aid of Centrepoint and The Big Issue, only 20 minutes from Marylebone, get your tickets @chilternkills.bsky.social what a line up

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Aug 17

Rare weekend off work, also home alone, it’s also time for a new book, one of the finest historical writers is S J Parris, Looking forward to meeting newish characters in Traitor’s Legacy @stephmerritt.bsky.social

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford a 5* high stakes adrenaline fuelled thriller, fast paced pulling no punches, one of the years reading highlights, my review @robertrutherford.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social

The Missing Hour by Robert Rutherford

Published: 10.04.25 Published by: Hodder & Stoughton Format: Hardback Synopsis: YOUR HUSBAND HAS BEEN ARRESTED.Maggie’s husband is suddenly arrested in the middle of the night, on suspici…

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Aug 1

Well that was a stellar months reading

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jul 25

Not by many I’ll wager

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jul 25

Got the post festival blues, Chiltern Kills festival has you covered, the best one day festival going 4th October, buy your tickets now, only 20 minutes from London it offers so much all in aid of charity, get a pint pulled by your favourite author, plus karaoke @chilternkills.bsky.social

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jul 25

I think it’s time to reorganise the books all 4341 of them, I might even catalogue them so I know what’s on each bookcase, this will take a few weeks

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jul 23

Happy bookseller anniversary

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jul 22

I tried to find the words to do this book justice, there’s a reason why I’m not a writer, what I wanted to say was it’s f****g amazing

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jul 22

Published in October. Revenge of Odessa by Frederick Forsyth & Tony Kent, the most thrilling book you can read, seriously pre order it now, it will be a number 1 bestseller 5* my review @transworldbooks.bsky.social @tonykentwrites.bsky.social ‬⁩ #RevengeOfOdessa

Revenge Of Odessa by Frederick Forsyth and Tony Kent

Published: 23.10.25 (Bantam Books) Format: Hardback A masterpiece of modern day thriller writing Synopsis: Their greatest weapon is fear… Years after the events of The Odessa File, Peter Mille…

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jul 1

That’s a wrap for June another fantastic months reading

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 22

Last weekend I had the best 2 days ever at a crime festival, a reflection on Capital Crime where they put the reader at the heart of everything, fear of missing out, early bird tickets now available for next year @capitalcrime.bsky.social #CapitalCrime25

Capital Crime 25 – Round Up

Last weekend I had the best two days i’ve had at a book festival. Capital Crime Held at the Royal St Leonard St Pauls over two glorious days. This is a brief reflection Firstly the venue, cen…

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 15

They have quite a large collectible selection on the top floor

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 15

Hatchards, I need to make a definite list of each editions and their printings

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 15

What do I buy @scotlandchris1.bsky.social

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 13

Anna Mazzola knocks it out of the park every time. The Clockwork Girl 5* superbly character driven historical fiction @annamazz.bsky.social

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 12

London bound for @capitalcrime.bsky.social in the company of the amazing @annamazz.bsky.social

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Karen Cole @karlou72.bsky.social · Jun 11

Blog post about #CapitalCrime2025, including what to expect and what I'm most looking forward to! hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/06/capi... @capitalcrime.bsky.social ##Booksky 💙📚

Capital Crime 2025: Friday 13 June - Saturday 14 June 2025 Friday 13 June – a look ahead at London's premier crime and thriller festival

Hair Past A Freckle - For the love of books! Reviews and more....

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

In the interest of clarity, I have to say Mrs W packed, my job was to keep out of the way, see you there

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

I have about 25 canvas bags as a backup

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Andy Wormald @amwbooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

Packed ready for Capital Crime, think I’ve got it right, one case for a few clothes, one case for books @capitalcrime.bsky.social #CapitalCrime25

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