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Rachel Sargeant

@rachelreads1983.bsky.social

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 18

I had an influx of lots of new followers (thank you!) so thought I should introduce myself.

I'm a freelance proofreader, book blogger and self-proclaimed book hoarder from Gloucestershire.

I'm still active on Instagram (@rachel_reads_1983). Looking forward to connecting with more people on here 💙

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Mar 12

I'm sharing my review of the wonderful The Life Impossible by @matthaig.bsky.social on Instagram.

Thanks to @canongate.co.uk for my proof. Out now.

www.instagram.com/p/DHFuEI-NAZ...

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · Mar 5

We've been saving this little pup for when we thought you all might really need a gold star. And, given the current circumstances, here she is. 13/10

a tiny white dog stands on a tile floor and looks up at you. they’re wearing a big plush yellow star around their teensy noggin, like the world’s most congratulatory lion mane. we really needed to see her today.

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Mar 3

POV: When you spend the afternoon tidying your kids' bedrooms

#thebrits #teddyswims

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Feb 15

Trust the process, Barry.

And YES! I would absolutely read that!! 🤗

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Feb 15

Maybe you've both found your true callings! 🏺

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Feb 15

Barry, they're both amazing!!

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Feb 11

I'm sharing my review of Baby Teeth by @celiasilvani.bsky.social on Instagram as part of the #CompulsiveReaders #blogtour.

A thought-provoking and powerful debut.

Thanks to @orionbooks.bsky.social for my copy. Out now.

www.instagram.com/p/DF7HLzLNB_...

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Feb 2

It's the only way to watch it. There's no way I could watch it weekly. I just desperately try and avoid spoilers and watch the whole thing over a couple of days 🙃

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Feb 2

I'm sharing my January wrapup over on Instagram.

Despite being busy with work and binging the heck out of The Traitors, I read quite a lot. There were some exceptional books. Find out which were my favourites on IG ❤️

www.instagram.com/p/DFkxCZrt5A...

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Jan 22

My review of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by @gradyhendrix.bsky.social is on IG.

If you're looking for a straight-up horror novel then this isn't it, but if you want an anger-inducing and at times heartbreaking story about female rage, then you need to read this.

www.instagram.com/p/DFHm5JHtdI...

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Jan 17

I've been rubbish at posting on here (and social media in general, tbh) but I'm sharing my review of the amazing The Axeman's Carnival by @catherinechidgey.bsky.social on Instagram, which is set to be one of my top books of 2025 (yes, already).

www.instagram.com/p/DE6vtxXNvb...

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Dec 3

Better late than never, my November reading wrap-up is on Instagram, where you can see what my standout reads were

Happy December! 🎅❤️

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Anna Mazzola @annamazz.bsky.social · Nov 29

This is your Black Friday reminder that actual book shops can't afford to discount like Amazon and supermarkets do. If you can, get full price books but also a full heart.

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 28

Excited to be part of the #coverreveal for #ThePrivateJet by @sarahgoodwinauthor.bsky.social

Published 13th February from @avonbooks.bsky.social

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 28

My review of Escape for Christmas by #PhillipaAshley is on Instagram as part of the Random Things blog tour.

The perfect book to snuggle up with, #EscapeforChristmas is out now.

Thanks to @penguinbooksuk.bsky.social for my copy.

www.instagram.com/p/DC6AHLgt4X...

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 27

My review of You All Die Tonight by #SimonKernick is on Instagram.

Agatha Christie meets Saw - this was a really fun rollercoaster ride.

Out now. Thanks to @headlinebooks.bsky.social for my copy.

www.instagram.com/p/DC4bCIQNzl...

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 27

Gosh, don't be silly. I'm the lucky one. I've got the best job in the world ♥️

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

Go for it. I'm too much of a wimp to get a tattoo, but I had a big birthday last year and have since celebrated with 15 new piercings... 😬

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

I do know. And I know that I am very privileged to know 😂 x

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

Aaaahhhh. Both BRILLIANT 🙌

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

Over the last 500 days I've brushed up on my French and learned Spanish and Italian. Thinking I'll just focus on Spanish though.

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

Good job for attempting it!

Yeah, whilst I think the best way to learn a language is to live in that country and immerse yourself in it, not everyone can do that.

I had next to no knowledge of Spanish and Italian before, and whilst I'm nowhere near proficient, I know a lot more than I did before 😊

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

I get that. If I've got a quiet day I may do a bit more, but usually it's the bare minimum. (Don't tell Duo though... 😂)

Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

I did French for about 100 days (I did it at school so thought I had a decent basis), then I did Spanish for about a year, and then (for some ungodly reason) I thought it would be a good idea to learn Italian.

I think I might go back to Spanish though.

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Rachel Sargeant @rachelreads1983.bsky.social · Nov 26

20 days is still 20 days. Well done 👏

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