Stephanie
@bookfrolic.bsky.social
Book reviewer; working on my own mystery book. Love books, mystery shows, #WxmAFC #Taskmaster #BBCGhosts #TedLasso #OffMenu #RiversOfLondon Usually found snacking.
Day job: freelance marketing for authors.
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Day job: freelance marketing for authors.
💻: https://linktr.ee/bookfrolic
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Stephanie
@bookfrolic.bsky.social
· Jan 19
book frolic
book frolic is a book-loving blog filled with book reviews, author interviews, book lists and any other bookish topics.
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Book reviews, author interviews, & lots of cozy mystery fun (with some historical fiction, MG adventures & urban fantasy thrown in). All on my blog at bookfrolic.com
Find me on most other socials as “bookfrolic” 📚
Find me on most other socials as “bookfrolic” 📚
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Google's AI is now snooping on your emails - here's how to opt out. (It’s in settings/super quick!)
A new change quietly rolling out allows Google to access your private messages & attachments to train its AI models - without your knowledge.
flip.it/4a2Im9 opt-in as a default should be illegal!!!
A new change quietly rolling out allows Google to access your private messages & attachments to train its AI models - without your knowledge.
flip.it/4a2Im9 opt-in as a default should be illegal!!!
Google's AI is now snooping on your emails - here's how to opt out
A new change quietly rolling out allows Google to access your private messages and attachments to train its AI models - likely without your knowledge. Opting out takes just moments.
flip.it
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Google's AI is now snooping on your emails - here's how to opt out. (It’s in settings/super quick!)
A new change quietly rolling out allows Google to access your private messages & attachments to train its AI models - without your knowledge.
flip.it/4a2Im9 opt-in as a default should be illegal!!!
A new change quietly rolling out allows Google to access your private messages & attachments to train its AI models - without your knowledge.
flip.it/4a2Im9 opt-in as a default should be illegal!!!
Really pretty sky tonight
November 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Really pretty sky tonight
It’s 4°C outside and I’m going out wearing jeans, a t-shirt and a thick hoodie. Is that weird? Because whenever it hits 2°C I need my winter jacket & boots
a woman wearing a blue cape with the words me i 'm not cold also me
Alt: a woman wearing a blue cape with the words me i 'm not cold also me
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s 4°C outside and I’m going out wearing jeans, a t-shirt and a thick hoodie. Is that weird? Because whenever it hits 2°C I need my winter jacket & boots
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Okay, it's been almost a month, but I've got a new book review on Cozying Up and it's a really good one!
#BookSky #MurderMostBritish #NetGalley
www.cozyingup.com/review-murde...
#BookSky #MurderMostBritish #NetGalley
www.cozyingup.com/review-murde...
Review: Murder Most British
There are some books when you hear that another one in the series is coming out soon, it makes you positively giddy. This book is one of those for me. I may have even squealed in joy.
Murder Most Bri...
www.cozyingup.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Okay, it's been almost a month, but I've got a new book review on Cozying Up and it's a really good one!
#BookSky #MurderMostBritish #NetGalley
www.cozyingup.com/review-murde...
#BookSky #MurderMostBritish #NetGalley
www.cozyingup.com/review-murde...
OMG! Ted Lasso x Paradise? Yes please!
James Lance (Trent Crimm) on Beyond Paradise & Billy Harris (Colin Hughes) on Death in Paradise Christmas specials!!! 🎄🏝️
James Lance (Trent Crimm) on Beyond Paradise & Billy Harris (Colin Hughes) on Death in Paradise Christmas specials!!! 🎄🏝️
Get ready for Christmas in Paradise. The BBC has revealed the festive guest casts for 'Death in Paradise' and 'Beyond Paradise', with familiar faces heading to Saint Marie and Shipton Abbott this December.
All the details on Geektown:
www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/18/b...
All the details on Geektown:
www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/18/b...
BBC Unwraps Festive Guest Casts For 'Death in Paradise' And 'Beyond Paradise' Christmas Specials | TV News | Geektown
The BBC has revealed a cracking line-up of festive guest stars for the upcoming Christmas specials of 'Death in Paradise' and 'Beyond Paradise', which
www.geektown.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
OMG! Ted Lasso x Paradise? Yes please!
James Lance (Trent Crimm) on Beyond Paradise & Billy Harris (Colin Hughes) on Death in Paradise Christmas specials!!! 🎄🏝️
James Lance (Trent Crimm) on Beyond Paradise & Billy Harris (Colin Hughes) on Death in Paradise Christmas specials!!! 🎄🏝️
I just saw an ad for a nice “period mystery” & was expecting a fun Victorian-era mystery show or something.
The ad was for Murder Before Evensong.
Set in 1988.
😭
The ad was for Murder Before Evensong.
Set in 1988.
😭
a woman with a surprised look on her face says i 'm old !
Alt: a woman with a surprised look on her face says i 'm old !
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I just saw an ad for a nice “period mystery” & was expecting a fun Victorian-era mystery show or something.
The ad was for Murder Before Evensong.
Set in 1988.
😭
The ad was for Murder Before Evensong.
Set in 1988.
😭
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Tomorrow is release day for Maiden Voyage, the new Titanic thriller from Bradley Harper.
Three female thieves aboard the Titanic after a priceless painting. A young Pinkerton agent on his first major assignment. An iceberg. What could go wrong?
#booksky #thriller
bookshop.org/p/books/maid...
Three female thieves aboard the Titanic after a priceless painting. A young Pinkerton agent on his first major assignment. An iceberg. What could go wrong?
#booksky #thriller
bookshop.org/p/books/maid...
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tomorrow is release day for Maiden Voyage, the new Titanic thriller from Bradley Harper.
Three female thieves aboard the Titanic after a priceless painting. A young Pinkerton agent on his first major assignment. An iceberg. What could go wrong?
#booksky #thriller
bookshop.org/p/books/maid...
Three female thieves aboard the Titanic after a priceless painting. A young Pinkerton agent on his first major assignment. An iceberg. What could go wrong?
#booksky #thriller
bookshop.org/p/books/maid...
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The BBC will launch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on iPlayer and BBC One on 7 December 2025.
cultbox.co.uk/news/premier...
cultbox.co.uk/news/premier...
The War Between the Land and the Sea: UK December premiere date
The BBC will launch The War Between the Land and the Sea on iPlayer and BBC One on 7 December 2025.
cultbox.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The BBC will launch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on iPlayer and BBC One on 7 December 2025.
cultbox.co.uk/news/premier...
cultbox.co.uk/news/premier...
Now THIS is a sports story!!
I can cheer up @miarobbo.bsky.social - if you think 9-0 is bad, I once played for Broughton Super Saints that lost 10-1 to Penyffordd. I scored a hat-trick of own goals, and got my Achilles raked so badly that the doctor said I couldn’t play for a year. Under 10s played tough in 1983 #askwxm
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Now THIS is a sports story!!
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In news that’ll shock absolutely no one… ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ will return for Series 2 in 2026! The BBC has confirmed the hit show’s comeback, as a new report reveals it’s added £21.8 million to Scotland’s economy. 🏰💰
www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/10/t...
www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/10/t...
‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Confirmed For Series 2 In 2026 As Report Reveals £21.8 Million Boost To Scotland’s Economy | TV News | Geektown
In a surprise to absolutely no one, given the juggernaut success of the first run, 'The Celebrity Traitors' will return for a second series on BBC One and
www.geektown.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In news that’ll shock absolutely no one… ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ will return for Series 2 in 2026! The BBC has confirmed the hit show’s comeback, as a new report reveals it’s added £21.8 million to Scotland’s economy. 🏰💰
www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/10/t...
www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/10/t...
What a difference 24 hrs makes in the weather outside our house 😭 Winter is here ❄️🌨️
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
What a difference 24 hrs makes in the weather outside our house 😭 Winter is here ❄️🌨️
While I have been a huge fan of Pemberton & Shearsmith for years now, can I just say that Reece's #Taskmaster appearance has made me develop a tiny crush on him? He's so adorable! & how happy did he look asking for that turn-machine in Episode 9?
a man in a suit and a woman in a long dress are standing in front of a trailer with a cow on the top
Alt: a man in a long jacket with a phone is chasing another man in a suit. The first man is trying to scan the QR code sign that is taped to the back of the suit's jacket. They run past a camper, a white bath tub, and a red phone booth
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 AM
While I have been a huge fan of Pemberton & Shearsmith for years now, can I just say that Reece's #Taskmaster appearance has made me develop a tiny crush on him? He's so adorable! & how happy did he look asking for that turn-machine in Episode 9?
More book merch from my stash! I LOVE this faux scout badge that a very generous acquaintance sent me. Can you guess which popular urban fantasy series set in the UK this Fox Whisperer badge is inspired by? 💙📚
November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
More book merch from my stash! I LOVE this faux scout badge that a very generous acquaintance sent me. Can you guess which popular urban fantasy series set in the UK this Fox Whisperer badge is inspired by? 💙📚
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November 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today I found out that there are TWO Famer's Almanacs! The 'Old Farmer's Almanac' (founded 1792) and the 'Farmer's Almanac' (founded 1818). The NEWER one is the one that is shutting down, not the one with the cute, old-fashioned pale yellow cover that I'm sure we all can picture in our heads.
WOW. ANOTHER INSTITUTION SAYS GOODBYE
After more than two centuries in print, The Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
The publication was known for long-term weather predictions, fishing and gardening guides.
Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/terB-r
After more than two centuries in print, The Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
The publication was known for long-term weather predictions, fishing and gardening guides.
Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/terB-r
November 7, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Today I found out that there are TWO Famer's Almanacs! The 'Old Farmer's Almanac' (founded 1792) and the 'Farmer's Almanac' (founded 1818). The NEWER one is the one that is shutting down, not the one with the cute, old-fashioned pale yellow cover that I'm sure we all can picture in our heads.
Following up on my last repost about turning off the “Rude” filter - there are lots of other “helpful” moderation filters that Bluesky just decided to turn on & it’s a bit of a search to turn them off (or at least turn the ones you want off). But definitely worthwhile to review your own settings!
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Following up on my last repost about turning off the “Rude” filter - there are lots of other “helpful” moderation filters that Bluesky just decided to turn on & it’s a bit of a search to turn them off (or at least turn the ones you want off). But definitely worthwhile to review your own settings!
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Happy Second Publish-iversary to VIVIANA VALENTINE AND THE TICKING CLOCK! It came out 364 days after VIVIANA VALENTINE GETS HER MAN, so tomorrow I'll be just as obnoxious about my book babies :-)
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729815...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729815...
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Happy Second Publish-iversary to VIVIANA VALENTINE AND THE TICKING CLOCK! It came out 364 days after VIVIANA VALENTINE GETS HER MAN, so tomorrow I'll be just as obnoxious about my book babies :-)
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729815...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729815...
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WOW. ANOTHER INSTITUTION SAYS GOODBYE
After more than two centuries in print, The Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
The publication was known for long-term weather predictions, fishing and gardening guides.
Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/terB-r
After more than two centuries in print, The Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
The publication was known for long-term weather predictions, fishing and gardening guides.
Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/terB-r
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
WOW. ANOTHER INSTITUTION SAYS GOODBYE
After more than two centuries in print, The Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
The publication was known for long-term weather predictions, fishing and gardening guides.
Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/terB-r
After more than two centuries in print, The Farmers’ Almanac will end its run with its 2026 edition.
The publication was known for long-term weather predictions, fishing and gardening guides.
Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/terB-r
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Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine in the teaser trailer for ‘The Night Manager’ Season 2! The acclaimed spy thriller is back on BBC One and iPlayer, with Olivia Colman, Diego Calva, Camila Morrone & more joining the cast.
🔗 www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/06/t...
🔗 www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/06/t...
Tom Hiddleston Returns as Jonathan Pine in Teaser Trailer for ‘The Night Manager’ Season 2 | TV News | Geektown
https://youtu.be/Eg2ba9djFOk?si=UHIPmisptGIRNdQh The BBC has unveiled a first look at the long-awaited second series of ‘The Night Manager’, which dropped
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November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tom Hiddleston returns as Jonathan Pine in the teaser trailer for ‘The Night Manager’ Season 2! The acclaimed spy thriller is back on BBC One and iPlayer, with Olivia Colman, Diego Calva, Camila Morrone & more joining the cast.
🔗 www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/06/t...
🔗 www.geektown.co.uk/2025/11/06/t...
I didn’t know this existed until today. I mean, I left most of the settings on “Hide” (there are a lot) but I’m honestly not super offended by crude language - Like does that include swearing? I what have I missed?
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I didn’t know this existed until today. I mean, I left most of the settings on “Hide” (there are a lot) but I’m honestly not super offended by crude language - Like does that include swearing? I what have I missed?
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For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked.
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked.
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
I just discovered #CelebrityTraitors a few days ago & now I’m obsessed. We’ve been binge watching it & now I need to try & avoid spoilers because I’m not sure I’ll catch up before the big finale 🫣
a man in a cape with the words like it written above him
Alt: a man in a cape winks and pulls his hood over his head with the words like it written above him
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I just discovered #CelebrityTraitors a few days ago & now I’m obsessed. We’ve been binge watching it & now I need to try & avoid spoilers because I’m not sure I’ll catch up before the big finale 🫣