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Bongbrummie (Matt)
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Books, Film, Music, Ice Hockey ~ Mcr Storm & Toronto Maple Leafs ~ I run I Am Kloot club ( @iamklootclub.bsky.social ) ~ BBC6music listener ~ BONG is a Depeche mode reference.
#BooksOf2025 Book number 92

Brightly Shining by Ingvild Rishøi

Simple, but emotionally packed novel about family & community at Christmas.

This month’s service 95 recommendation.

I wizzed through this in one sitting.

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December 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 91

Moths by Rosalind Ashe

Gothic horror story, set in 1970s Oxford

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December 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 90

Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson

Wit, warmth and twins that spontaneously combust, what more can you ask for in a novel?

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December 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 89

The Dinner Party by @violavandesandt.bsky.social

A compelling novel that surrenders its secrets only reluctantly, building tension like a pressure cooker coming to the boil.
December 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 87

The Artist by @lucysteeds.bsky.social

One of my favourite books of 2025 AND once again, it’s a @strongwordsmag recommendation.

Do yourself a favour, grab a copy of ‘The Artist’ and subscribe to Strong Words.
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 86

Ring The Bells by C.K. McDonnell (aka @caimhmc.bsky.social )

Went early on the Christmas tales, this one was Stranger than most ….
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Please do yourself a huge favour and watch

“Leonard and Hungry Paul” on bbc iplayer

I loved the book by @ronanhession.bsky.social and the TV series is a fabulous adaptation.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Leonard and Hungry Paul - Series 1: Episode 1
After his mother’s death, Leonard begins to open up his world with the help of a new colleague, Shelley. His best friend, Hungry Paul, reluctantly volunteers at the hospital.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 85

Money To Burn by Asta Olnia Nordenhof

Book one of the Scandinavian Star series , looking forward to the next instalment

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November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Reposted by Bongbrummie (Matt)
Such a thrill to read this review of my book 🥹

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/b...
A Steamy Campus Novel Rife With Infidelity
www.nytimes.com
August 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 84

Seduction Theory by @adremily.bsky.social

Another outstanding recommendation from @strongwordsmag.bsky.social

I strongly recommend subscribing to Strong Words, life moves pretty fast, and unfortunately there are only so many books you can read.

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November 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 83

What We Can Know by Ian McEwan

A slow start, but what a pay off!

Another great book by Ian McEwan

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November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
BooksOf2025 Book number 82

Bloody Awful In Different Ways by Andrev Walden

One of my favourite books of 2025, I highly recommend it.

A tragicomic masterpiece.

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November 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 81

The Imposs!ble Fortune by Richard Osman

Another fabulous foray into the world of the Thursday Murder Club

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October 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 79

The Driver’s Seat by Muriel Spark

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October 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 78

Universality by Natasha Brown

What a fabulous book, gulped it down in one day (the autumn sunshine helped).

Another great recommendation from the always reliable @strongwordsmag.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Great to hear a shoutout for @dantebanks.bsky.social on @cerysmatthews.bsky.social show.

We’re heading out for a walk in the Peak District, loving that Jesca Hoop is on the show too.
October 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 77

The Man Who Died Seven Times by Yasuhiko Nishizawa

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October 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 75

The Chemist by A A Dhand

An absolutely propulsive read, I couldn’t put it down. Highly recommended!

Features Idris Khan, every GPhC inspector’s worst nightmare!
October 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 74

So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell

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September 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 72

One Boat by Jonathan Buckley

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September 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 72

One Boat by Jonathan Buckley

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September 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 71

Clown Town by Mick Herron

Another fabulous outing for the Slow Horses

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September 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
#BooksOf2025 Book number 70

The Vipers by Katy Hays

I slipper, twisting tale, set in sun soaked Capri.

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September 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
BooksOf2025 Book number 69

Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh

A rip roaring drama that races across the globe, another great recommendation from @strongwordsmag.bsky.social !
September 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Just watched “Megalopolis”

Do NOT waste your valuable time
September 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM