Book Quote #1 26/1/26
"I took another sip of the blessed dark fruit of the bean."
From The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch
#booksky #quotes #bookquotes #riversoflondon
"I took another sip of the blessed dark fruit of the bean."
From The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch
#booksky #quotes #bookquotes #riversoflondon
January 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Book Quote #1 26/1/26
"I took another sip of the blessed dark fruit of the bean."
From The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch
#booksky #quotes #bookquotes #riversoflondon
"I took another sip of the blessed dark fruit of the bean."
From The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch
#booksky #quotes #bookquotes #riversoflondon
Little drawings for the for the #RiversOfLondon Moments inspired by the covers of the books and buoyed by my love for maps. I went down a few research rabbit holes to draw these and it was a lot of fun! #art
January 25, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Little drawings for the for the #RiversOfLondon Moments inspired by the covers of the books and buoyed by my love for maps. I went down a few research rabbit holes to draw these and it was a lot of fun! #art
January 25, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Finished on Jan. 16th
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.9 Favorite Uncle [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Good enough to push the main story along, but still...not a fan of short stories. Aways wanting more. Ugh.
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3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.9 Favorite Uncle [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Good enough to push the main story along, but still...not a fan of short stories. Aways wanting more. Ugh.
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Review by graff_fuller - Favorite Uncle
Again, I liked this one...BECAUSE it's in the current timeline...and it worked for me.I still ...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Finished on Jan. 16th
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.9 Favorite Uncle [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Good enough to push the main story along, but still...not a fan of short stories. Aways wanting more. Ugh.
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3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.9 Favorite Uncle [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Good enough to push the main story along, but still...not a fan of short stories. Aways wanting more. Ugh.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/621a...
Finished on Jan. 16th
3 Stars #RiversofLondon 0.6 A Dedicated Follower of Fashion [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Thank goodness it was short, but so disconnected from the main story. One of the first part of this world revealed.
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3 Stars #RiversofLondon 0.6 A Dedicated Follower of Fashion [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Thank goodness it was short, but so disconnected from the main story. One of the first part of this world revealed.
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Review by graff_fuller - A Dedicated Follower of Fashion
Just not too interested in any of these characters. Yes, it is neat to see the magical element...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Finished on Jan. 16th
3 Stars #RiversofLondon 0.6 A Dedicated Follower of Fashion [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Thank goodness it was short, but so disconnected from the main story. One of the first part of this world revealed.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/f46f...
3 Stars #RiversofLondon 0.6 A Dedicated Follower of Fashion [short story from Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
Thank goodness it was short, but so disconnected from the main story. One of the first part of this world revealed.
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Finished on Jan. 16th
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.5 A Rare Book of Cunning Device [shorrt story in Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
An #Audible exclusive, but I read this with just my eyes. It was good, but I just want to get back to the main series.
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3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.5 A Rare Book of Cunning Device [shorrt story in Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
An #Audible exclusive, but I read this with just my eyes. It was good, but I just want to get back to the main series.
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Review by graff_fuller - A Rare Book of Cunning Device
It was okay. Wish I had read it via Audible, but only with my eyeballs. Good transitional stor...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Finished on Jan. 16th
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.5 A Rare Book of Cunning Device [shorrt story in Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
An #Audible exclusive, but I read this with just my eyes. It was good, but I just want to get back to the main series.
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3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 6.5 A Rare Book of Cunning Device [shorrt story in Tales from the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
An #Audible exclusive, but I read this with just my eyes. It was good, but I just want to get back to the main series.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/91ab...
Finished on Jan. 15th
4 Stars #RIversofLondon 06 The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a lot of fun being in the head of Peter Grant, the main character. The world is revealed through him, and it is such a dynamic world. #Fantasy #CrimeFiction
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4 Stars #RIversofLondon 06 The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a lot of fun being in the head of Peter Grant, the main character. The world is revealed through him, and it is such a dynamic world. #Fantasy #CrimeFiction
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Review by graff_fuller - The Hanging Tree
Peter Grant is a wonderful viewpoint into this world of modern London, but also...how The Foll...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Finished on Jan. 15th
4 Stars #RIversofLondon 06 The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a lot of fun being in the head of Peter Grant, the main character. The world is revealed through him, and it is such a dynamic world. #Fantasy #CrimeFiction
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/504b...
4 Stars #RIversofLondon 06 The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a lot of fun being in the head of Peter Grant, the main character. The world is revealed through him, and it is such a dynamic world. #Fantasy #CrimeFiction
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/504b...
#booksky, I'm starting another book 📖 #amongourweapons
#benaaronovitch. #riversoflondon. I have read it before, 3 or 4 years ago.
#benaaronovitch. #riversoflondon. I have read it before, 3 or 4 years ago.
January 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM
#booksky, I'm starting another book 📖 #amongourweapons
#benaaronovitch. #riversoflondon. I have read it before, 3 or 4 years ago.
#benaaronovitch. #riversoflondon. I have read it before, 3 or 4 years ago.
"These days Big Brother, or more precisely, your Bratty Techno Uncle, doesn’t need an army of paid informers to keep tabs on you. Everybody seems dead keen to take personal responsibility for their own surveillance."
[3] #RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#AudioBookChallenge
[3] #RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#AudioBookChallenge
Some of what I'm currently reading...
Amongst Our Weapons - Ben Aaronovitch
#RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#CurrentReading
Amongst Our Weapons - Ben Aaronovitch
#RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#CurrentReading
January 15, 2026 at 8:43 PM
"These days Big Brother, or more precisely, your Bratty Techno Uncle, doesn’t need an army of paid informers to keep tabs on you. Everybody seems dead keen to take personal responsibility for their own surveillance."
[3] #RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#AudioBookChallenge
[3] #RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#AudioBookChallenge
3.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 5.8 King of the Rats [short story from Tales of the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
It was okay. Not sure if I've missed something, but it just felt out of left field. I guess the author is allowed this boon, but I was left underwhelmed.
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It was okay. Not sure if I've missed something, but it just felt out of left field. I guess the author is allowed this boon, but I was left underwhelmed.
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Review by graff_fuller - King of the Rats
I really didn't understand why this story was put HERE, but what can I say? Hmm?Interesting st...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
3.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 5.8 King of the Rats [short story from Tales of the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
It was okay. Not sure if I've missed something, but it just felt out of left field. I guess the author is allowed this boon, but I was left underwhelmed.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3a17...
It was okay. Not sure if I've missed something, but it just felt out of left field. I guess the author is allowed this boon, but I was left underwhelmed.
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4.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 5.1 The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Granny [short story from Tales of the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
The best short story I've read in a LONG time. Fits within this world, and pushes the narrative of the series forward. Thank you.
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The best short story I've read in a LONG time. Fits within this world, and pushes the narrative of the series forward. Thank you.
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Review by graff_fuller - The Loneliness of the Long Distance Granny
Oh, I really liked this one. It furthers the overall story...by building on the end of the Fox...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
4.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 5.1 The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Granny [short story from Tales of the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
The best short story I've read in a LONG time. Fits within this world, and pushes the narrative of the series forward. Thank you.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/26c9...
The best short story I've read in a LONG time. Fits within this world, and pushes the narrative of the series forward. Thank you.
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Finished today, Jan. 9th
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 05 Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
Amazed how the world keeps expanding & the magic becomes more known, but still mysterious.
This story was tragic (in a way), with the crime elements & magical elements.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4143...
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 05 Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
Amazed how the world keeps expanding & the magic becomes more known, but still mysterious.
This story was tragic (in a way), with the crime elements & magical elements.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4143...
Review by graff_fuller - Foxglove summer
Like the previous books in this series, the worldbuilding is expanding...as the main character...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Finished today, Jan. 9th
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 05 Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
Amazed how the world keeps expanding & the magic becomes more known, but still mysterious.
This story was tragic (in a way), with the crime elements & magical elements.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4143...
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 05 Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
Amazed how the world keeps expanding & the magic becomes more known, but still mysterious.
This story was tragic (in a way), with the crime elements & magical elements.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4143...
Finished today, Jan. 7th
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 04 Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
One of the things that I love about reading series (like this one), is that each book builds out the world, & we get more complex storylines & results. Having a LOT of fun.
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4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 04 Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
One of the things that I love about reading series (like this one), is that each book builds out the world, & we get more complex storylines & results. Having a LOT of fun.
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Review by graff_fuller - Broken Homes
I really enjoyed this story, for it incorporated all the little bits from the previous books.....
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January 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Finished today, Jan. 7th
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 04 Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
One of the things that I love about reading series (like this one), is that each book builds out the world, & we get more complex storylines & results. Having a LOT of fun.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/479a...
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 04 Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
One of the things that I love about reading series (like this one), is that each book builds out the world, & we get more complex storylines & results. Having a LOT of fun.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/479a...
Finished on Jan. 5th
3 Stars #RiversofLondon 3.5 The Cockpit [short story from Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
This was serviceable, but it is just not my type of story. I love longer books, and short stories are such a tease. Ugh.
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3 Stars #RiversofLondon 3.5 The Cockpit [short story from Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
This was serviceable, but it is just not my type of story. I love longer books, and short stories are such a tease. Ugh.
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Review by graff_fuller - The Cockpit
Short form stories are not my favourite, but any addition to this world is fun and appreciated...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Finished on Jan. 5th
3 Stars #RiversofLondon 3.5 The Cockpit [short story from Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
This was serviceable, but it is just not my type of story. I love longer books, and short stories are such a tease. Ugh.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b77f...
3 Stars #RiversofLondon 3.5 The Cockpit [short story from Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
This was serviceable, but it is just not my type of story. I love longer books, and short stories are such a tease. Ugh.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b77f...
Finished on Jan. 5th
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 03 Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a blast with this series. Love the main character, and a number of other characters, & the new characters in each story...builds on the world & its magic.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/710a...
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 03 Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a blast with this series. Love the main character, and a number of other characters, & the new characters in each story...builds on the world & its magic.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/710a...
Review by graff_fuller - Whispers Under Ground
I love the police work that is represented in the story, but the Fantasy/Magical Realism eleme...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Finished on Jan. 5th
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 03 Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a blast with this series. Love the main character, and a number of other characters, & the new characters in each story...builds on the world & its magic.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/710a...
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 03 Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch
Just having a blast with this series. Love the main character, and a number of other characters, & the new characters in each story...builds on the world & its magic.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/710a...
Some of what I'm currently reading...
Amongst Our Weapons - Ben Aaronovitch
#RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#CurrentReading
Amongst Our Weapons - Ben Aaronovitch
#RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#CurrentReading
January 5, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Some of what I'm currently reading...
Amongst Our Weapons - Ben Aaronovitch
#RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#CurrentReading
Amongst Our Weapons - Ben Aaronovitch
#RiversOfLondon
#booksky 💙📚
#CurrentReading
Finished today, Jan. 3rd
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 2.5 The Domestic [short story from the Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
X-Files type event in the London in the alternate universe. A short story to tell about an unwanted familiar spirit. Stay or Go?
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3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 2.5 The Domestic [short story from the Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
X-Files type event in the London in the alternate universe. A short story to tell about an unwanted familiar spirit. Stay or Go?
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/983f...
Review by graff_fuller - The Domestic
These short stories are servicable, but not fulfilling (IMO). I gives us the ability to spend ...
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January 4, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Finished today, Jan. 3rd
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 2.5 The Domestic [short story from the Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
X-Files type event in the London in the alternate universe. A short story to tell about an unwanted familiar spirit. Stay or Go?
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/983f...
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 2.5 The Domestic [short story from the Tales From the Folly] by Ben Aaronovitch
X-Files type event in the London in the alternate universe. A short story to tell about an unwanted familiar spirit. Stay or Go?
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/983f...
Finished today, Jan. 3rd
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 02 Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm loving this world, and how the author is unveiling/revealing it to us, the readers. This is First Person narrative, so however Peter Grant is learning, so are we.
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4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 02 Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm loving this world, and how the author is unveiling/revealing it to us, the readers. This is First Person narrative, so however Peter Grant is learning, so are we.
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Review by graff_fuller - Moon Over Soho
I love how the world (in this series) is expanding, and not at an overpaced way. We are learni...
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January 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Finished today, Jan. 3rd
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 02 Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm loving this world, and how the author is unveiling/revealing it to us, the readers. This is First Person narrative, so however Peter Grant is learning, so are we.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/02f7...
4.25 Stars #RiversofLondon 02 Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm loving this world, and how the author is unveiling/revealing it to us, the readers. This is First Person narrative, so however Peter Grant is learning, so are we.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/02f7...
Better late than never - and my recommended ghost stories can all be located on BBC iPlayer. It’s perfect telly for our current chilly January. And also some books that are sure to warm the cockles. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!🕵️👻🪄🦄🧜♀️ #RiversofLondon #CosyCrime #SpookyNewYear
The Mango Mussolini is back in the White House, ‘ICE’ has become a four-letter word, and Labour is now tinged Tory blue. So, faced with hordes of actual monsters, I’ve sought sanctuary in fiction and cosy crime ✍️ Del Hughes
Uncultural highlights of 2025: Spells, sleuths, and seasonal spirits
Del Hughes Well, what a year it’s been. The Mango Mussolini is back in the White House, ‘ICE’ has become a four-letter word, and Labour, once the rose-red champion of the working classes, is now tinge...
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January 3, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Better late than never - and my recommended ghost stories can all be located on BBC iPlayer. It’s perfect telly for our current chilly January. And also some books that are sure to warm the cockles. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!🕵️👻🪄🦄🧜♀️ #RiversofLondon #CosyCrime #SpookyNewYear
Finished on Jan. 2nd
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 1.5 The Home Crowd Advantage [short story with #TheTalesofFolly novel] by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm not a big fan of short stories (in general), but they seem to work better for me...when connected to a larger story.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d7d3...
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 1.5 The Home Crowd Advantage [short story with #TheTalesofFolly novel] by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm not a big fan of short stories (in general), but they seem to work better for me...when connected to a larger story.
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Review by graff_fuller - The Home Crowd Advantage
Please don't look at the rating too closely. I'm just not that interesting in short stories. I...
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January 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Finished on Jan. 2nd
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 1.5 The Home Crowd Advantage [short story with #TheTalesofFolly novel] by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm not a big fan of short stories (in general), but they seem to work better for me...when connected to a larger story.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d7d3...
3.5 Stars #RiversofLondon 1.5 The Home Crowd Advantage [short story with #TheTalesofFolly novel] by Ben Aaronovitch
I'm not a big fan of short stories (in general), but they seem to work better for me...when connected to a larger story.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d7d3...
Finished on Jan. 2nd
4 Stars #RiversofLondon 01 Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
I've been following this author for a while, and have been hankering to read this series. It seems to be the perfect blend of Historical Fiction, Fantasy & Crime. Oh, so good.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/6829...
4 Stars #RiversofLondon 01 Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
I've been following this author for a while, and have been hankering to read this series. It seems to be the perfect blend of Historical Fiction, Fantasy & Crime. Oh, so good.
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Review by graff_fuller - Rivers of London
I love Historical Fiction. I love Crime Fiction. I love Fantasy, and I love Urban Fantasy in p...
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January 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Finished on Jan. 2nd
4 Stars #RiversofLondon 01 Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
I've been following this author for a while, and have been hankering to read this series. It seems to be the perfect blend of Historical Fiction, Fantasy & Crime. Oh, so good.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/6829...
4 Stars #RiversofLondon 01 Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
I've been following this author for a while, and have been hankering to read this series. It seems to be the perfect blend of Historical Fiction, Fantasy & Crime. Oh, so good.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/6829...
I started your first book in the #RiversofLondon series yesterday. I finished it today (loved it), then read #TheHomeCrowdAdvantage short story, too. Then started #MoonOverSoho...directly afterward. I'm immersed in this world. Thank you for you hard work
It is much appreciated.
It is much appreciated.
January 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I started your first book in the #RiversofLondon series yesterday. I finished it today (loved it), then read #TheHomeCrowdAdvantage short story, too. Then started #MoonOverSoho...directly afterward. I'm immersed in this world. Thank you for you hard work
It is much appreciated.
It is much appreciated.
I need some books to replace the doom scroll. Have been enjoying #theexpanse and #riversoflondon lately, and I’m a big fan of #ChristopherMoore and #JasperFforde.
January 2, 2026 at 7:20 AM
I need some books to replace the doom scroll. Have been enjoying #theexpanse and #riversoflondon lately, and I’m a big fan of #ChristopherMoore and #JasperFforde.
Found it. Rivers of London obscure biscuit jokes. #riversoflondon #viscount
January 2, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Found it. Rivers of London obscure biscuit jokes. #riversoflondon #viscount