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Scottish. Bookblogger. Crime fiction fan who wants to share his love of the best books you should look out for
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Huge congratulations to the authors nominated for the 2025 McIlvanney Prize- winner will be announced at Bloody Scotland in September
In “some news” news - I have the honour of being a judge for this year’s competition…intense reading is underway as some of the nominated titles are by my side
In “some news” news - I have the honour of being a judge for this year’s competition…intense reading is underway as some of the nominated titles are by my side
July 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Huge congratulations to the authors nominated for the 2025 McIlvanney Prize- winner will be announced at Bloody Scotland in September
In “some news” news - I have the honour of being a judge for this year’s competition…intense reading is underway as some of the nominated titles are by my side
In “some news” news - I have the honour of being a judge for this year’s competition…intense reading is underway as some of the nominated titles are by my side
23rd June only - if you’re an Audible (UK) member you can (AND SHOULD) get The Book of Doors for just £2.99
My top rated fantasy read from 2024
My top rated fantasy read from 2024
June 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
23rd June only - if you’re an Audible (UK) member you can (AND SHOULD) get The Book of Doors for just £2.99
My top rated fantasy read from 2024
My top rated fantasy read from 2024
June 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Nothing better for a reader to discover a “new” series to enjoy - on a total @stephmerritt.bsky.social binge through Audible 🤩
June 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Nothing better for a reader to discover a “new” series to enjoy - on a total @stephmerritt.bsky.social binge through Audible 🤩
I’m a bit late to this party - started Final Girls last night and it’s sizzling along 🔥
February 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m a bit late to this party - started Final Girls last night and it’s sizzling along 🔥
My January reading has been very much a revisit of #EveDallas and the brilliant In Death series by JD Robb
January 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
My January reading has been very much a revisit of #EveDallas and the brilliant In Death series by JD Robb
Damn this is a cheap night out - the Malt Whisky is a 12yo Highland Park 🥰
January 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Damn this is a cheap night out - the Malt Whisky is a 12yo Highland Park 🥰
Are you really at a proper party in Scotland if the DJ doesn’t play The Slosh?
January 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Are you really at a proper party in Scotland if the DJ doesn’t play The Slosh?
Look what I found today @russeldmclean.bsky.social
and a little bit of @bloodyscotland.bsky.social history was tucked inside too
and a little bit of @bloodyscotland.bsky.social history was tucked inside too
January 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Look what I found today @russeldmclean.bsky.social
and a little bit of @bloodyscotland.bsky.social history was tucked inside too
and a little bit of @bloodyscotland.bsky.social history was tucked inside too
Reviews are happening - I am revisiting the early in Death books as I am a huge fan of JD Robb
This is the second in the series and I can see why I became hooked
grabthisbook.net?p=7881
This is the second in the series and I can see why I became hooked
grabthisbook.net?p=7881
January 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Reviews are happening - I am revisiting the early in Death books as I am a huge fan of JD Robb
This is the second in the series and I can see why I became hooked
grabthisbook.net?p=7881
This is the second in the series and I can see why I became hooked
grabthisbook.net?p=7881
There’s a tree at the end of my road (it stands alone on the edge of a small wood).
Every year someone adds a string of Christmas lights and they keep it lit for the festive period.
We call it the “Festive Bush” and it brings such joy.
Every year someone adds a string of Christmas lights and they keep it lit for the festive period.
We call it the “Festive Bush” and it brings such joy.
December 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
There’s a tree at the end of my road (it stands alone on the edge of a small wood).
Every year someone adds a string of Christmas lights and they keep it lit for the festive period.
We call it the “Festive Bush” and it brings such joy.
Every year someone adds a string of Christmas lights and they keep it lit for the festive period.
We call it the “Festive Bush” and it brings such joy.
Clear head time - pup walk to ease into the day
December 14, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Clear head time - pup walk to ease into the day
Back home and this is a burger at West Brewery - it will be eaten with a knife and fork (as is correct)
December 8, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Back home and this is a burger at West Brewery - it will be eaten with a knife and fork (as is correct)
My lunch in Paris has split the jury on acceptable pizza toppings. For what it’s worth, I really enjoyed this
December 5, 2024 at 8:28 PM
My lunch in Paris has split the jury on acceptable pizza toppings. For what it’s worth, I really enjoyed this
When in France, onion soup is a must!
December 5, 2024 at 1:33 PM
When in France, onion soup is a must!
Pre-flight drinks - I never do “airport pints”…especially at 9am
December 4, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Pre-flight drinks - I never do “airport pints”…especially at 9am
Classic seat booking at the cinema in Coatbridge:
Yes, we are happy to sit in a room with strangers to watch a movie - but we will actively avoid sitting beside anyone else unless it’s unavoidable
Yes, we are happy to sit in a room with strangers to watch a movie - but we will actively avoid sitting beside anyone else unless it’s unavoidable
December 1, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Classic seat booking at the cinema in Coatbridge:
Yes, we are happy to sit in a room with strangers to watch a movie - but we will actively avoid sitting beside anyone else unless it’s unavoidable
Yes, we are happy to sit in a room with strangers to watch a movie - but we will actively avoid sitting beside anyone else unless it’s unavoidable
Good evening #Booksky
Today I’m delighted to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to #Decades
For new visitors to the Library: Dave is a guest curator he has been asked to nominate five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, to add to my Decades Library 📚
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
Today I’m delighted to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to #Decades
For new visitors to the Library: Dave is a guest curator he has been asked to nominate five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, to add to my Decades Library 📚
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
November 26, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Good evening #Booksky
Today I’m delighted to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to #Decades
For new visitors to the Library: Dave is a guest curator he has been asked to nominate five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, to add to my Decades Library 📚
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
Today I’m delighted to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to #Decades
For new visitors to the Library: Dave is a guest curator he has been asked to nominate five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, to add to my Decades Library 📚
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
It’s a new #Decades day.
I am thrilled to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to the Decades Library
Dave has selected five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, which I will add to my Decades Library.
Brace that TBR pile, these are great selections.
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
I am thrilled to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to the Decades Library
Dave has selected five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, which I will add to my Decades Library.
Brace that TBR pile, these are great selections.
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
November 26, 2024 at 8:18 AM
It’s a new #Decades day.
I am thrilled to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to the Decades Library
Dave has selected five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, which I will add to my Decades Library.
Brace that TBR pile, these are great selections.
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
I am thrilled to welcome @davegoodman.bsky.social to the Decades Library
Dave has selected five unmissable books, published over five consecutive decades, which I will add to my Decades Library.
Brace that TBR pile, these are great selections.
grabthisbook.net?p=7856
Currently Reading: The Haunting of Hern Hall 👻
November 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Currently Reading: The Haunting of Hern Hall 👻
Taken from Scotdrone over on the Other Place - but how gorgeous does the Wallace Monument look in the snow?
I miss this being my daily view 🏴
I miss this being my daily view 🏴
November 23, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Taken from Scotdrone over on the Other Place - but how gorgeous does the Wallace Monument look in the snow?
I miss this being my daily view 🏴
I miss this being my daily view 🏴
Not sure how to link to the list (still learning too) but look to @flintdibble.bsky.social who has this :)
November 21, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Not sure how to link to the list (still learning too) but look to @flintdibble.bsky.social who has this :)
Gorgeous dog walk this morning - just about managed to get the pup into a picture but he was zipping around too much to get close 🥰
November 21, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Gorgeous dog walk this morning - just about managed to get the pup into a picture but he was zipping around too much to get close 🥰