A.J. Griffiths~Jones
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A.J. Griffiths~Jones
@authoraj66.bsky.social
Wordsmith honing my craft. Crime fiction, historical true crime & thrillers.
Book of the Day ~ The Greatcoat by Helen Dunmore

In the winter of 1952, Isabel Carey moves to the East Riding of Yorkshire with her husband Philip, a GP. With Philip spending long hours on call, Isabel finds herself isolated and lonely as she strives to adjust.
www.amazon.co.uk/Greatcoat-Ha...
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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My painting WINTER BIRCHES
December 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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The last of our tart garden apples & homemade pear chutney on toast, fried with rosemary, pumpkin seeds & cashew nuts and served with plenty of Parmesan. Fuel for the next thousand words or so, after a bracing beach walk

#writerslife #spéirgorm #booksky @nigella.bsky.social @sturdyalex.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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FREE SHORT STORY SATURDAY

MOOSE. INDIAN.
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SINKHOLE
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FOREVER SLEEP
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A Brief Recounting of My First and Final Journey into the Hillsborough River Wilderness
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#shortstories #freeshortstories #KindleDeals #sciencefiction #historicalfiction
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Dark secrets abound in this thriller set between London & Paris

mybook.to/BlackSparrow
#booksky
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Such a stacked list!! 2026 is going to be an incredible year for horror. Thank you so much to Jump Scares for including THE SEA HIDES ITS DEAD! readjumpscares.com/2026-new-hor...
2026’s New Horror Books
All the new horror books coming in 2026, featuring all manner of hauntings, murderers, vampires, monsters, cults, ghosts, and all kinds of nebulous eldritch terrors.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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YES YES YES my favorite grumpy horny semi-retired pirate lady is coming back!!
Preorder alert!

Amina's off on a dangerous mission to steal a spindle from a mysterious sorceress in THE TAPESTRY OF FATE, @shannonchakraborty.bsky.social's epic sequel to The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi.

Signed Exclusive Edition with sprayed edges: www.waterstones.com/book/the-tap...

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#SFF
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Post a book you love from the 80s. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#BookSky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge #readingcommunity #booktok #bookish #books
December 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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How exciting to share your debut epic dark fantasy! 🌌 The journey of creation is truly magical. Wishing you all the best as you find your arc readers. May your story enchant many! #booksky #fantasybooks
I’m just an indie author, asking for arc readers for my debut epic dark fantasy novel. It comes out in March! Details and sign up in the link below #booksky #arcreaders #fantasybooks

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December 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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When there are too many good books to read so you just read 5 at a time 😅😅😅 (All in different formats to be fair so it’s not so bad).

My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna Van Veen
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Triflers Need Not Apply by Camilla Bruce
December 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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December 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Book of the Day ~ The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins

1826, and all of London is in a frenzy. Crowds gather at the gates of the Old Bailey to watch as Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder.
www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-...
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Secrets & shenanigans in Shanghai ~ the perfect Christmas gift for any expat.

mybook.to/TheExpats
December 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Irish & UK Non-Fiction Writers & fans - there's a new indie publisher in town! #FULLSET has just launched. Run by Blathnaid Healy & Eoin Purcell - two hugely experienced (& lovely) people. You can follow them on Insta here www.instagram.com/fullsetbooks/ & check out their info here fullsetbooks.com
FULL SET
Independent publisher of non-fiction books in all formats (print, ebook, audiobook). Business and current affairs. First list in 2026. Irish based publisher of global authors.
fullsetbooks.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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📚⌛Lovely review from writer Jennifer C Wilson
'You can smell the streets of Rome as the characters navigate them, and feel the tension in the room when those of differing opinions come into contact'
#HistoricalFiction Read the full review here: jennifercwilsonwriter.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/b...
Book review: Deborah Swift, The Cameo Keeper
The Cameo Keeper by Deborah Swift Audiobook read by Diana Croft Rome 1644: A Novel of Love, Power, and Poison Remember tonight… for it is the beginning of always ― Dante Alighieri In the…
jennifercwilsonwriter.wordpress.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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⌛📚'A nail-biting read from start to finish. Edge-of-your-seat action and a desperate romance make this a must for WW2 fiction fans' TESSA HARRIS
#WW2 #ebook #audiobook #paperback #HistoricalFiction
mybook.to/TransSiberian
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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When a woman takes over the Vatican,
some want to support her.
Others want to silence her.
📚⌛ #Renaissance #HistoricalFiction #Booksky
#99p #99c #KindleUnlimited
mybook.to/CameoKeeper
November 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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On the blog today I have the fabulous #author Helene Harrison @tudorblogger.bsky.social talking about why she thinks we are still so fascinated with Anne Boleyn.

💙📚 #booksky
Author Guest Post - Helene Harrison - #author #guestpost
Left on the Shelf Book Blog Book Reviews Book Information Recommendations Writing Reading Books for Children Books for Adults Books for Teens Fiction
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December 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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November Media Round-Up

I'm starting a new monthly series where I post a round-up of all the media I've watched/read/listened to for the previous month. Here is November's media round-up!
November Media Round-Up
I'm starting a new monthly series where I post a round-up of all the media I've watched/read/listened to for the previous month. Here is November's media round-up!
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December 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Guest post by Sylvia Barbara Soberton: “Poor, desolate widow”: Thomas Cromwell and Jane Boleyn wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/poor-desol... @sylviabso.bsky.social @wolfhall.bsky.social #Tudors
December 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Book of the Day ~ Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

www.amazon.co.uk/Behind-Close...
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Here’s a very early morning reminder that my shop reopens tonight at 7pm est! Here’s some stuff that’s in it, see the rest here: heywitch.bigcartel.com

P.S Sadly I’m still only shipping to Canada/Aus/NZ, sorry 😭 (working on US/EU for the new year, we shall see)
December 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM