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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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…
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December 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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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!
squaredle.com
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…
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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
Connections
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
Connections
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.
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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
Connections
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
Connections
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…
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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…
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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.
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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
Connections
Puzzle #906
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Was going for a reverse rainbow but thought yellow would be green!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Puzzle #906
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Was going for a reverse rainbow but thought yellow would be green!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Connections
Puzzle #906
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Was going for a reverse rainbow but thought yellow would be green!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
Puzzle #906
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Was going for a reverse rainbow but thought yellow would be green!
@bluemoodcafe.bsky.social @noveldeelights.bsky.social
#BookReview of #Sugartown by Caragh Maxwell www.swirlandthread.com/sugartown-ca... via @maireadhearne.bsky.social
Sugartown by Caragh Maxwell | Review
Sugartown by Caragh Maxwell published September 18th with Oneworld and was Shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2025.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
#BookReview of #Sugartown by Caragh Maxwell www.swirlandthread.com/sugartown-ca... via @maireadhearne.bsky.social
#TopTenTuesday | 2nd December 2025: Books Emma would Like to Read That Are Outside Her Comfort Zone #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky via @damppebbles.bsky.social damppebbles.com/2025/12/02/t...
#TopTenTuesday | 2nd December 2025: Books I’d Like to Read That Are Outside My Comfort Zone #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles
Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl…
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December 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#TopTenTuesday | 2nd December 2025: Books Emma would Like to Read That Are Outside Her Comfort Zone #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky via @damppebbles.bsky.social damppebbles.com/2025/12/02/t...
Single Dad Dilemma by Karla Sorensen @karla_sorenson @aidensnowboice @carlyrobins #CJBloom @brilliancepublishing #TheKings #SingleDadDilemma bluemoodcafe.com/2025/12/02/s... via @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
Single Dad Dilemma by Karla Sorensen @karla_sorenson @aidensnowboice @carlyrobins #CJBloom @brilliancepublishing #TheKings #SingleDadDilemma
the setup… What do a gorgeous black-haired woman with blue tips, an old dog, two precocious pre-teens and football have in common? It’s Barrett King, head coach of Buffalo’s NFL team and single fat…
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December 2, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Single Dad Dilemma by Karla Sorensen @karla_sorenson @aidensnowboice @carlyrobins #CJBloom @brilliancepublishing #TheKings #SingleDadDilemma bluemoodcafe.com/2025/12/02/s... via @bluemoodcafe.bsky.social
I played squaredle.com 12/02:
Accuracy board. Got the big words no bother. It was the five letter ones that I was struggling with!
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
35/35 words (+5 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 5
Accuracy board. Got the big words no bother. It was the five letter ones that I was struggling with!
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
35/35 words (+5 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 5
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!
squaredle.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I played squaredle.com 12/02:
Accuracy board. Got the big words no bother. It was the five letter ones that I was struggling with!
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
35/35 words (+5 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 5
Accuracy board. Got the big words no bother. It was the five letter ones that I was struggling with!
@scotlandchris1.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social
35/35 words (+5 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 5
Top Ten Tuesday 2nd December: Ten Book group reads | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚
This week's topic: Ten Book Group Reads This week we have a free choice of topics and I thought I'd share ten books I've read for my book group with you. I have a very…
This week's topic: Ten Book Group Reads This week we have a free choice of topics and I thought I'd share ten books I've read for my book group with you. I have a very…
Top Ten Tuesday 2nd December: Ten Book group reads | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚
This week's topic: Ten Book Group Reads This week we have a free choice of topics and I thought I'd share ten books I've read for my book group with you. I have a very exclusive book group - there's just me and three of my friends! We have a book group probably every 6-8 weeks and it's a girls' night in.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Top Ten Tuesday 2nd December: Ten Book group reads | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚
This week's topic: Ten Book Group Reads This week we have a free choice of topics and I thought I'd share ten books I've read for my book group with you. I have a very…
This week's topic: Ten Book Group Reads This week we have a free choice of topics and I thought I'd share ten books I've read for my book group with you. I have a very…
Books as Gifts 2025 #EveryoneGetsABook #Bookx #BookSky #BookBlogger #BooksAsGifts #TopTenTuesday #BookList #BookRecs #GiveABook #GiftGuide readingladies.com/2025/12/01/b... via @readingladiesbc.bsky.social
Books as Gifts 2025 #EveryoneGetsABook #Bookx #BookSky #BookBlogger #BooksAsGifts #TopTenTuesday #BookList #BookRecs #GiveABook #GiftGuide - Reading Ladies
Do you give books as gifts? If you have book-loving friends or family on your gift-giving list this year, I have some recommendations for you from my 2025 reading!
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December 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
#BookReview: The Drop by S.R. Masters #TheDrop #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky via @damppebbles.bsky.social damppebbles.com/2025/12/02/b...
#BookReview: The Drop by S.R. Masters #TheDrop #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles
“Only the bravest dare to ride the highest roller coaster in the world, Hysteria… You’re a thrill seeker who loves an adrenaline rush. You’re offered the chance to ride a roller coaster. The …
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December 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#BookReview: The Drop by S.R. Masters #TheDrop #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky via @damppebbles.bsky.social damppebbles.com/2025/12/02/b...
99p Kindle Festive Reads for December jillsbookcafe.blog/2025/12/02/9... via @jillsbookcafe.bsky.social
99p Kindle Festive Reads for December
My pick of new paperback and hardback fiction sourced from The Bookseller.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:26 AM
99p Kindle Festive Reads for December jillsbookcafe.blog/2025/12/02/9... via @jillsbookcafe.bsky.social
#TopTenTuesday Books Featuring Characters in Holy Orders #TuesdayBookBlog whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2025/12/02/t... via @whatcathyreadnext.bsky.social
#TopTenTuesday Books Featuring Characters in Holy Orders #TuesdayBookBlog
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. The rules are simple: Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your own…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
#TopTenTuesday Books Featuring Characters in Holy Orders #TuesdayBookBlog whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2025/12/02/t... via @whatcathyreadnext.bsky.social