Joanne - Portobello Book Blog
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Scottish #bookblogger, chatting about the #books I've loved. Nature watcher, keen cook, always on the go and love living by the sea!
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Strands #644
“You're styling!”
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Again, not really my area of expertise 😆
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“You're styling!”
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Again, not really my area of expertise 😆
@nickimags.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Strands #644
“You're styling!”
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Again, not really my area of expertise 😆
@nickimags.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
“You're styling!”
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Again, not really my area of expertise 😆
@nickimags.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert | #festivefiction #romanticfiction #novella #bookreview | @debraborchert
When I was browsing through Christmas books to decide what I fancied reading this year, I came across His Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert. I hadn't read anything by this author…
When I was browsing through Christmas books to decide what I fancied reading this year, I came across His Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert. I hadn't read anything by this author…
His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert | #festivefiction #romanticfiction #novella #bookreview | @debraborchert
When I was browsing through Christmas books to decide what I fancied reading this year, I came across His Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert. I hadn't read anything by this author before but that stunning cover caught my eye straight away. The city depicted is Strasbourg in France and some of the scenes in the book take place in and around the Christmas markets there.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
His Last Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert | #festivefiction #romanticfiction #novella #bookreview | @debraborchert
When I was browsing through Christmas books to decide what I fancied reading this year, I came across His Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert. I hadn't read anything by this author…
When I was browsing through Christmas books to decide what I fancied reading this year, I came across His Christmas Gift by Debra Borchert. I hadn't read anything by this author…
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Puzzle #910
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Didn't have to decide between the green and yellow categories today! 😆
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Puzzle #910
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Didn't have to decide between the green and yellow categories today! 😆
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Puzzle #910
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Didn't have to decide between the green and yellow categories today! 😆
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Puzzle #910
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Didn't have to decide between the green and yellow categories today! 😆
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
The Blue Machine [Book Review] #BookX #BookSky #BookBlogger #Nonfiction #Oceanography #Science #STEM readingladies.com/2025/12/05/t... via @readingladiesbc.bsky.social
The Blue Machine [Book Review] #BookX #BookSky #BookBlogger #Nonfiction #Oceanography #Science #STEM - Reading Ladies
The Blue Machine is a comprehensive description of the ocean's composition, its living and nonliving elements, and an explanation of its importance.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Blue Machine [Book Review] #BookX #BookSky #BookBlogger #Nonfiction #Oceanography #Science #STEM readingladies.com/2025/12/05/t... via @readingladiesbc.bsky.social
The Croaking Raven by Guy Hale via @lovebookstours.bsky.social #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion #Bookstagrammers #BookReviews kellylacey.com/2025/12/06/t...
The Croaking Raven by Guy Hale @LoveBooksTours #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion #Bookstagrammers #BookReviews
📚 Bookstagram Tour – The Croaking Raven by Guy Hale Tour Dates: 8th – 14th DecemberGenre: Crime Fiction | Historical | MysteryPublisher: The Bullington PressInstagram: @HaleWrites @TheBullingtonPre…
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December 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The Croaking Raven by Guy Hale via @lovebookstours.bsky.social #SupportingAuthors #BookPromotion #Bookstagrammers #BookReviews kellylacey.com/2025/12/06/t...
#6Degrees of Separation - A book chain from Seascraper to The French Lieutenant's Woman whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2025/12/06/6... via @whatcathyreadnext.bsky.social
#6Degrees of Separation – A book chain from Seascraper to The French Lieutenant’s Woman
It’s the first Saturday of the month which means it’s time for 6 Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: a book is chosen as a starting point by Kate at Books Are My Favourite and Best&nbs…
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December 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#6Degrees of Separation - A book chain from Seascraper to The French Lieutenant's Woman whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2025/12/06/6... via @whatcathyreadnext.bsky.social
#6Degrees of Separation for December 2025: from Seascraper by Benjamin Wood to Hungry by Grace Dent #BookSky 💙📚
This month's starting book is the novella Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. I know a lot of people have been reading it for Novellas November but I didn't fancy it. I'm sticking with the sea…
This month's starting book is the novella Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. I know a lot of people have been reading it for Novellas November but I didn't fancy it. I'm sticking with the sea…
#6Degrees of Separation for December 2025: from Seascraper by Benjamin Wood to Hungry by Grace Dent #BookSky 💙📚
This month's starting book is the novella Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. I know a lot of people have been reading it for Novellas November but I didn't fancy it. I'm sticking with the sea theme for my first few links and have gone for The Restless Coast by Roger Morgan-Grenville for my first degree of separation. My second degree moves from land to sea with Catriona Child's…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#6Degrees of Separation for December 2025: from Seascraper by Benjamin Wood to Hungry by Grace Dent #BookSky 💙📚
This month's starting book is the novella Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. I know a lot of people have been reading it for Novellas November but I didn't fancy it. I'm sticking with the sea…
This month's starting book is the novella Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. I know a lot of people have been reading it for Novellas November but I didn't fancy it. I'm sticking with the sea…
Happy with this @scotlandchris1.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Happy with this @scotlandchris1.bsky.social
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Puzzle #909
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Happy with this!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Puzzle #909
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Happy with this!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Puzzle #909
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Happy with this!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Puzzle #909
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Happy with this!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Strands #643
“Tolkien's world”
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So not my thing! 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
“Tolkien's world”
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So not my thing! 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Strands #643
“Tolkien's world”
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So not my thing! 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
“Tolkien's world”
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So not my thing! 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
ShortBookandScribes #BookReview - A Baby for the Home Front Girls by Susanna Bavin shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor... via @shortbookandscribes.uk
ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – A Baby for the Home Front Girls by Susanna Bavin
A Baby for the Home Front Girls by Susanna Bavin is published by Bookouture and is available now. I purchased my own copy of the book. Manchester, 1942: With war raging in the skies, can the Home F…
shortbookandscribes.uk
December 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
ShortBookandScribes #BookReview - A Baby for the Home Front Girls by Susanna Bavin shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor... via @shortbookandscribes.uk
Review from @crimebookgirl.bsky.social Blackwater crimebookgirl.com/2025/12/05/r...
Review: Blackwater
Sarah Sultoon – Blackwater (blog tour) Published by Orenda Books, paperback £9.99, also available in ebook. I received a proof copy of the novel from the publisher for review purposes. M…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Review from @crimebookgirl.bsky.social Blackwater crimebookgirl.com/2025/12/05/r...
#FlashbackFriday - December 2025 Edition #BookReviews #BookRecommendations #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog secretlibrarybookblog.com/2025/12/05/f... via @nickimags.bsky.social
#FlashbackFriday – December 2025 Edition #BookReviews #BookRecommendations #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog
It’s the first Friday in the month which means I’m joining Kerry @ Chat About Books looking back at the books I was reading or listening to in December 2024. I’m also sharing a link to …
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December 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger @launger @lisaunger.bsky.social @leheny_leheny @brilliancepublishing #TheKillClause bluemoodcafe.com/2025/12/05/t... via @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger @launger @lisaunger.bsky.social @leheny_leheny @brilliancepublishing #TheKillClause
the setup… It’s the week of Christmas but the holiday season isn’t any reason for Paige, a professional assassin, to slack off on the job. But when she enters the home of her target, she’s surprise…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The Kill Clause by Lisa Unger @launger @lisaunger.bsky.social @leheny_leheny @brilliancepublishing #TheKillClause bluemoodcafe.com/2025/12/05/t... via @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
I played squaredle.com 12/05:
One word disallowed - damn! On the accuracy board though.
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
64/64 words (+3 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 9% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 8
One word disallowed - damn! On the accuracy board though.
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
64/64 words (+3 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 9% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 8
Squaredle
Squaredle is a daily word building game. Swipe letters in the grid to test your vocabulary every day and rise to the top of the leaderboards!
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December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I played squaredle.com 12/05:
One word disallowed - damn! On the accuracy board though.
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
64/64 words (+3 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 9% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 8
One word disallowed - damn! On the accuracy board though.
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
64/64 words (+3 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 9% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 8
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Tilly Tennant #author of Christmas for the Village Midwife | @bookouture
I'm delighted to be joined by Tilly Tennant today, author of Christmas for the Christmas Midwife. Christmas for the Village Midwife was published in September by Bookouture and…
I'm delighted to be joined by Tilly Tennant today, author of Christmas for the Christmas Midwife. Christmas for the Village Midwife was published in September by Bookouture and…
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Tilly Tennant #author of Christmas for the Village Midwife | @bookouture
I'm delighted to be joined by Tilly Tennant today, author of Christmas for the Christmas Midwife. Christmas for the Village Midwife was published in September by Bookouture and is available now in paperback, digital and audiobook editions: full details below. Over to Tilly to tell us more. Tell me three things about your festive book Christmas for the Village Midwife…
portobellobookblog.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#Festive #ThreeTwoOne quickfire questions with Tilly Tennant #author of Christmas for the Village Midwife | @bookouture
I'm delighted to be joined by Tilly Tennant today, author of Christmas for the Christmas Midwife. Christmas for the Village Midwife was published in September by Bookouture and…
I'm delighted to be joined by Tilly Tennant today, author of Christmas for the Christmas Midwife. Christmas for the Village Midwife was published in September by Bookouture and…
Strands #642
“Feeling peckish?”
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Took a while to spot the very start of the spangram.
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
“Feeling peckish?”
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Took a while to spot the very start of the spangram.
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Strands #642
“Feeling peckish?”
🟡🔵🔵🔵
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Took a while to spot the very start of the spangram.
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
“Feeling peckish?”
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Took a while to spot the very start of the spangram.
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
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Puzzle #908
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Had that yellow/green dilemma again today 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Puzzle #908
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Had that yellow/green dilemma again today 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Puzzle #908
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Had that yellow/green dilemma again today 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Puzzle #908
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Had that yellow/green dilemma again today 😄
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
The Garden of Shared Stories by Clare Swatman | #timetravel #romanticfiction #bookreview | @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks @ClareSwatman
A time-travel romance you say? Count me in! I love these kind of impossible stories and imagining 'what-if?'. Emma and Nick meet on a bench in a bandstand in their…
A time-travel romance you say? Count me in! I love these kind of impossible stories and imagining 'what-if?'. Emma and Nick meet on a bench in a bandstand in their…
The Garden of Shared Stories by Clare Swatman | #timetravel #romanticfiction #bookreview | @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks @ClareSwatman
A time-travel romance you say? Count me in! I love these kind of impossible stories and imagining 'what-if?'. Emma and Nick meet on a bench in a bandstand in their local park. They are both grieving the loss of their partners and find they can talk to each other about their losses in a way they haven't been able to before.
portobellobookblog.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The Garden of Shared Stories by Clare Swatman | #timetravel #romanticfiction #bookreview | @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks @ClareSwatman
A time-travel romance you say? Count me in! I love these kind of impossible stories and imagining 'what-if?'. Emma and Nick meet on a bench in a bandstand in their…
A time-travel romance you say? Count me in! I love these kind of impossible stories and imagining 'what-if?'. Emma and Nick meet on a bench in a bandstand in their…
Strands #641
“In the driver's seat”
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Hmm, this one took a while to figure out!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
“In the driver's seat”
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Hmm, this one took a while to figure out!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Strands #641
“In the driver's seat”
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Hmm, this one took a while to figure out!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
“In the driver's seat”
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Hmm, this one took a while to figure out!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social
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Puzzle #907
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Exactly the same pattern as yesterday - can never figure out what's going to be green and what's going to be yellow!
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
Puzzle #907
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Exactly the same pattern as yesterday - can never figure out what's going to be green and what's going to be yellow!
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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Puzzle #907
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Exactly the same pattern as yesterday - can never figure out what's going to be green and what's going to be yellow!
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
Puzzle #907
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Exactly the same pattern as yesterday - can never figure out what's going to be green and what's going to be yellow!
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
Can’t Wait Wednesday - Dead in the Water by John Marrs @johnmarrs.author @brilliancepublishing #DeadInTheWater #CantWaitWednesday bluemoodcafe.com/2025/12/03/c... via @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
Can’t Wait Wednesday – Dead in the Water by John Marrs @johnmarrs.author @brilliancepublishing #DeadInTheWater #CantWaitWednesday
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have…
bluemoodcafe.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Can’t Wait Wednesday - Dead in the Water by John Marrs @johnmarrs.author @brilliancepublishing #DeadInTheWater #CantWaitWednesday bluemoodcafe.com/2025/12/03/c... via @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk | #festivefiction #romcom #audiobook #bookreview |
I'm a fairly recent convert to Lindsey Kelk's writing (I know, where have I been?!) and I hadn't actually read any of her Christmas books before. So I was pleased to have the chance to listen to the audiobook of her…
I'm a fairly recent convert to Lindsey Kelk's writing (I know, where have I been?!) and I hadn't actually read any of her Christmas books before. So I was pleased to have the chance to listen to the audiobook of her…
Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk | #festivefiction #romcom #audiobook #bookreview |
I'm a fairly recent convert to Lindsey Kelk's writing (I know, where have I been?!) and I hadn't actually read any of her Christmas books before. So I was pleased to have the chance to listen to the audiobook of her latest Christmas Fling. Thanks to Harper Audio for my audiobook review copy from Netgalley. Laura meets her new landlord Callum in a…
portobellobookblog.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Christmas Fling by Lindsey Kelk | #festivefiction #romcom #audiobook #bookreview |
I'm a fairly recent convert to Lindsey Kelk's writing (I know, where have I been?!) and I hadn't actually read any of her Christmas books before. So I was pleased to have the chance to listen to the audiobook of her…
I'm a fairly recent convert to Lindsey Kelk's writing (I know, where have I been?!) and I hadn't actually read any of her Christmas books before. So I was pleased to have the chance to listen to the audiobook of her…
WWW Wednesday 3rd December 2025: what am I reading and a big thank you! | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚
I'm starting off today with a big thank you! At some point yesterday, my blog hit 100,000 views for this year! As you can see from the image above, this is already…
I'm starting off today with a big thank you! At some point yesterday, my blog hit 100,000 views for this year! As you can see from the image above, this is already…
WWW Wednesday 3rd December 2025: what am I reading and a big thank you! | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚
I'm starting off today with a big thank you! At some point yesterday, my blog hit 100,000 views for this year! As you can see from the image above, this is already 20% higher than last year's total and I am over the moon. I am also incredibly grateful to everyone who visits my blog whether they simply read my posts or like, comment or share.
portobellobookblog.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
WWW Wednesday 3rd December 2025: what am I reading and a big thank you! | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky 💙📚
I'm starting off today with a big thank you! At some point yesterday, my blog hit 100,000 views for this year! As you can see from the image above, this is already…
I'm starting off today with a big thank you! At some point yesterday, my blog hit 100,000 views for this year! As you can see from the image above, this is already…
Strands #640
“It all adds up”
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It did all add up 😊
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
“It all adds up”
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It did all add up 😊
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Strands #640
“It all adds up”
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It did all add up 😊
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
“It all adds up”
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It did all add up 😊
@noveldeelights.bsky.social @nickimags.bsky.social @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social