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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 24m

Today is the beginning of the blog tour for The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen. Here's my review:

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Antti Tuomainen: The Winter Job

Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Winter Job. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Sofas, secre…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 2d

Today's #MusicMonday has been chosen for no other reason than I like it.

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#MusicMonday #81 – Just two up, two down

Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 2d

Today I'm back with the blogathon for Jack Jordan with a review of My Girl:

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Jack Jordan: My Girl

Today it’s my second stop on the Jack Jordan blogathon and I’m sharing my review of My Girl. It’s written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon and to the p…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 8d

You're always welcome! ❤️

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 8d

Today is cover reveal and publication day for Breakthrough by Judy Kroll. This is my post to celebrate.

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Cover Reveal: Judy Kroll: Breakthrough

Today I’m joining the cover reveal for Breakthrough and what an amazing trailer video and wonderful cover! My post is shared with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the cover re…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 8d

Today it's my turn on the blog tour for Never Tear Us Apart by @rowancoleman.bsky.social Here's my review:

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Rowan Coleman: Never Tear Us Apart

Today I’m joining the blog tour for Never Tear Us Apart. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour. Blurb: Fate has brought them together. Will time tear them…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 9d

I've been looking for an 80s song for #MusicMonday for a while and this one provoked discussion during Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing:

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#MusicMonday #80 – I’ll thank him for his work

Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 9d

Today I'm back on the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of The Caller. Here's my review:

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Chris Carter: The Caller

Today I’m back on the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of The Caller. It’s written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon. Blurb; Be careful before answering …

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you for having me!

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 13d

Today I'm joining the blog tour for Deadman's Pool by Kate Rhodes. Here's my review:

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Kate Rhodes: Deadman’s Pool

Today I’m joining the blog tour for Deadman’s Pool. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: DI BEN…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 16d

On Thursday I went to see Rosie Jones and there's a section where she talks about this song, which I loved when it first came out but had since forgotten. For #MusicMonday I thought I'd remind all of you about it too.

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#MusicMonday #79 – You give me such a vibe

Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 16d

Today I'm sharing a spotlight post for Under A Spanish Sky by TA Williams for the blog tour:

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TA Williams: Under A Spanish Sky

Today I’m joining the blog tour for Under A Spanish Sky. My spotlight post is written with thanks to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me on the tour. Blurb: Out o…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 16d

Today I'm sharing a spotlight post for Under A Spanish Sky by TA Williams for the blog tour:

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TA Williams: Under A Spanish Sky

Today I’m joining the blog tour for Under A Spanish Sky. My spotlight post is written with thanks to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me on the tour. Blurb: Out o…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 23d

Today's #MusicMonday - which comes with a challenge.

I'm having issues inserting the video into my post but you can play directly from YouTube - or it's on my #MusicMonday Spotify playlist.

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#MusicMonday #78 – I ain’t buying or selling today

Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 26d

Today I'm joining the cover reveal for Deception by Jack Jordan:

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Cover Reveal: Jack Jordan: Deception

Today it’s the cover reveal for Jack Jordan’s new book, Deception, and what a brilliant cover it is! I’m sharing the cover with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the cover…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 15

I know it's immature but today's #MusicMonday is for my fellow Bantams:

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#MusicMonday #77 – I gotta get my groove cos my mind done gone

Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today I'm on the blog tour for The Howling by Michael J Malone. Here's my review:

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Michael J Malone: The Howling

Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Howling. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Two men, centur…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today is the start of the Jack Jordan blogathon and I'm sharing my review of Anything For Her:

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Jack Jordan: Anything For Her

I’m delighted to be joining the blogathon for the new editions of Jack Jordan’s books! My review of Anything For Her is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the tour a…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 12

Today I'm joining the blog tour for Borderline by Graeme Cumming. Here's my review:

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Graeme Cumming: Borderline

Today I’m joining the blog tour for Borderline. My review is written with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the tour and to the author for my copy of the book. Blurb: When the …

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today's #MusicMonday is a song by the Beths, who are a band I've recently discovered and wanted to share with you.

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#MusicMonday #76 – I don’t know if I can go round again

Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today I'm back on the Chris Carter blogathon with my review of I Am Death:

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Chris Carter: I Am Death

Today I’m back with the Chris Carter blogathon. My review of I Am Death is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blogathon. Blurb: Seven days after being abducted, the bo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 2

I didn't quite complete my #20BooksOfSummer challenge this year but today I'm sharing my review of In The Dark by Cara Hunter, which I read last week as part of the challenge.

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Cara Hunter: Into The Dark

Blurb: A woman and child are found locked in a basement room, barely alive.No one knows who they are – the woman can’t speak, and there are no missing persons reports that match their p…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 1

I've been listening to a lot of newer songs this week (and they'll be coming up in future weeks) but today's song is an older one that's been going round in my head.

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#MusicMonday #75 – I hope you have a lot of nice things to wear

Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 1

On Portable Magic today I'm reviewing The Judge's Lawyer by Dylan H Jones for the blog tour:

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Dylan H Jones: The Judge’s Lawyer

Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Judge’s Lawyer. My review is written with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book.…

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Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today I'm on the blog tour for The Other Boy by Heidi Field, resharing the review I originally wrote in July 2025.

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Heidi Field: The Other Boy

Today I’m joining the blog tour for The Other Boy. I’m resharing my review, which I originally wrote in July 2025, with thanks to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources for in…

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