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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · 4d

As we approach November I feel it's worth reminding people, new and old, that a couple of years ago some amazing bloggers ran #Norsevember to celebrate norse mythology and culture. I believe those resources are still about so if you're interested, check the tag and look out for shared links.

Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · 4d

#MasquereadsReads2025 Book 7 #TheFreeBastards. The Lot Lands have declared war on Hispartha. Half Orcs are fleeing for the Lot Lands. The Hoofmasters are united under a common goal, but outside forces see an opportunity to lay claim to Hispartha. Will Fetching make deals with the enemy of her enemy?

Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · 4d

Anyone have any spoiler free reviews for these? Or any other recommendations they'd like to drop so I can add them to my wishlist to keep an eye on as little treats.

Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 28

Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.

Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · 16d

Double stamps at Waterstones today. Popped in for a look about. Saw @shaunalawless.bsky.social new book in the wild.

Daughter of the Otherworld. Shauna Lawless. On a bookshelf.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Sep 7

#MasquereadsReads2025 Book 6 #TheTrueBastards. The Kiln has been destroyed, the Orcs turned away. The Lot Lands are weaker. When strangers arrive, and Hispartha starts preparations to reclaim the Lots, Ruin is drawn close. How will the Half Orcs survive?

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Alex - Spells & Spaceships @blogspells.bsky.social · Jul 17

I wish you all a pleasant resipiscence

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jul 17

#MasquereadsReads2025 Book 5 #TheGreyBastards. The Lot Lands, the unforgiving home of the half-orc hoofs, gifted following the last Orc Incursion. The span of land holding the Orc hordes from Hispartha. But Orc tongues stir, the vanguard to an army musters.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 28

Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jul 11

With Prime day having swung round, I decided to treat myself to a new kindle since my old one was nearing 15 years old.

It'll be nice for reading when I'm on my holiday at the end of August into September.

A kindle paperwhite. Mostly displaying First Law books.

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Waterstones @waterstones.bsky.social · Jul 11

“You look happier!”
Thanks, I bought myself a book.

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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · Jul 6

This is a rather important one, folks.

H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader @hcnewton.bsky.social · Jul 5

Saturday Miscellany—7/5/25: Contra Sprayed Edges; the Language of Emoji; 2025's best sellers; some New Releases and more!

irresponsiblereader.com/2025/07/05/s...

Picture of a Dog Sniffing, then a close up of that dog's nose under the words 'This dog will sniff out anyone who needs to read today'

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jul 2

I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jul 2

I was in York recently. Meant to post this sooner, but there's a little bookshop dedicated to one series, with a bunch of little memorabilia. Just figured it's a bookish thing worth sharing. #Rookscroft.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 30

Any reviews for any of the below series?

Putting together my bookish wishlist for friends and family so they know what is missing from my shelf but I've had my eyes on.

Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 28

Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.

Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 30

Saw these 3 in Waterstones York, not only do they look amazing, but the first was a great read I'd been meaning to continue from for a while. Now I have no excuse. @shaunalawless.bsky.social

The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, The Words of Kings and Prophets and The Land of the Living and the Dead. By Shauna Lawless.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 28

Glad to hear it. It's definitely one I'm more sure of.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 28

Book folks, anyone read any of the following? Spoiler free reviews welcome.
- Richard Swan - Empire of the Wolf.
- Gareth Hanrahan - Land of the Firstborn.
- Andrea Stewart - Drowning Empire.
- Ed McDonald - Redwinter Chronicles.
- John Gwynne - Bloodsworn saga.
- RJ Barker - forsaken trilogy.

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 13

Probably meeting famous authors?

Met Sebastien De Castell at the #Soulbinder book signing, his #Greatcoats books are why I own rapiers.

Met RJ Barker and John Gwynne at the book event for #WarlordsOfWyrdwood and #FuryOfTheGods. My beard got compliments from John Gwynne.

R.L. Stine Cold Steve Austin @bolt451.bsky.social · Jun 13

Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie

Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction

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Masquereads @masquereads.bsky.social · Jun 13

Oh for sure, this year took me 5 months to read 3 books. I just couldn't get into them, focus on them, or muster the reading energy.

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