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Hand holding a tablet displaying "The Christmas Tree Farm" book cover with a festive cabin. Colorful bookshelves in the background.

Hand holding a tablet displaying "The Christmas Tree Farm" book cover with a festive cabin. Colorful bookshelves in the background.

The Christmas Tree Farm 🎄

By Laurie Gilmore.

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4 hours ago2 min read

Hand holds "Three Weeks in July" book against colorful bookshelf. Red text and London Bridge image on cover. Bookstore setting.

Hand holds "Three Weeks in July" book against colorful bookshelf. Red text and London Bridge image on cover. Bookstore setting.

Three Weeks in July: 7/7, The Aftermath, and the Deadly Manhunt

By Adam Wishart and James Nally

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3 days ago3 min read

Hand holds a green-and-white striped book titled "The Unrepentant Short Stories" by Sharmini Aphrodite. Bookshelf with colorful spines in background.

Hand holds a green-and-white striped book titled "The Unrepentant Short Stories" by Sharmini Aphrodite. Bookshelf with colorful spines in background.

The Unrepentant: Short Stories 💚🤍

By Sharmini Aphrodite.

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5 days ago2 min read

If We Ever Meet Again 💋🇨🇳

If We Ever Meet Again 💋🇨🇳

If We Ever Meet Again 💋🇨🇳

By Ana Huang.

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Dec 62 min read

Hand holds a book titled "Christmas at the French Repair Shop" by Sophie Claire. Cozy festive illustration. Bookshelves in the blurry background.

Hand holds a book titled "Christmas at the French Repair Shop" by Sophie Claire. Cozy festive illustration. Bookshelves in the blurry background.

Christmas at the French Repair Shop 🇫🇷🎄

By Sophie Claire.

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Dec 52 min read

A hand holds a book titled "Work Horse" by Caroline Palmer, wrapped with a red ribbon and badge, against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

A hand holds a book titled "Work Horse" by Caroline Palmer, wrapped with a red ribbon and badge, against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

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Nov 303 min read

Hand holding a book titled "The Cracks We Bear" by Catalina Infante, against a grassy field and blue sky. Text includes "advance uncorrected proof."

Hand holding a book titled "The Cracks We Bear" by Catalina Infante, against a grassy field and blue sky. Text includes "advance uncorrected proof."

The Cracks We Bear 🤱🏽

By Catalina Infante Beovic.

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Nov 292 min read

Hand holds a red book with a mountain and fox illustration. Quote says, "I would like to see it all before the world ends... that's why I'm here." Bookshelf blurred in background.

Hand holds a red book with a mountain and fox illustration. Quote says, "I would like to see it all before the world ends... that's why I'm here." Bookshelf blurred in background.

A Love Story from the End of the World: Stories 🌍♥️

By Juhea Kim.

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Nov 282 min read

A hand holds the book "Trying" by Chloé Caldwell against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

A hand holds the book "Trying" by Chloé Caldwell against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

Trying: A Memoir 🤍

By Chloë Caldwell.

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Nov 272 min read

Hand holding a book titled "The Shame Game" with a tic-tac-toe design. Bookshelf with colorful books in the blurred background.

Hand holding a book titled "The Shame Game" with a tic-tac-toe design. Bookshelf with colorful books in the blurred background.

The Shame Game ❌

By L. D. Smithson

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 262 min read

Hand holding the book "Doctored" with a blue cover, red pill graphic, and text about Alzheimer's. Background: blurred bookshelves.

Hand holding the book "Doctored" with a blue cover, red pill graphic, and text about Alzheimer's. Background: blurred bookshelves.

Icon Books Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Icon Books.

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Nov 243 min read

A hand holds a book titled "All That Dies in April" by Mariana Travacio, against a blurry outdoor backdrop. Text notes it's an advance proof.

A hand holds a book titled "All That Dies in April" by Mariana Travacio, against a blurry outdoor backdrop. Text notes it's an advance proof.

All That Dies In April 🏜️

By Mariana Travacio.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 222 min read

Nighttime hotel entrance with ornate columns, holiday decorations, and warm lighting. "Crown Hotel" text on red mat. Vertical banner nearby.

Nighttime hotel entrance with ornate columns, holiday decorations, and warm lighting. "Crown Hotel" text on red mat. Vertical banner nearby.

Berwins Salon North presents: Redefining Who We Are – Past, Present and Pixelated 🧠

Join me as we step behind the scenes at Harrogate International Festivals as part of the press team! 🎭✨

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Nov 212 min read

A hand holds the book "Willow Rose" by M. Kevin Hayden with a fiery cover. Bookshelf with colorful books in the blurred background.

A hand holds the book "Willow Rose" by M. Kevin Hayden with a fiery cover. Bookshelf with colorful books in the blurred background.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 204 min read

A hand holds a book titled "The Boyhood of Cain" by Michael Amherst against a bright, grassy background and clear blue sky.

A hand holds a book titled "The Boyhood of Cain" by Michael Amherst against a bright, grassy background and clear blue sky.

The Boyhood of Cain 🕊️

By Michael Amherst.

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Nov 152 min read

Playbill of "The Book of Mormon" held in a theater with ornate details and stage lit in blue. Date: Tue 11 - Sat 29 November 2025.

Playbill of "The Book of Mormon" held in a theater with ornate details and stage lit in blue. Date: Tue 11 - Sat 29 November 2025.

The Book of Mormon ✝️

Join me as we step behind the scenes at Leeds Grand Theatre as part of the press team! 🎭✨

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Nov 132 min read

A hand holds the book Chilling Childlore along with a Silver Thistle Press card, in front of a bookshelf with colourful spines. The eerie blue cover art featuring moonlight and a shadowy room is clearly visible.

A hand holds the book Chilling Childlore along with a Silver Thistle Press card, in front of a bookshelf with colourful spines. The eerie blue cover art featuring moonlight and a shadowy room is clearly visible.

Chilling Childlore: Ten Twisted Childhood Tales 🧟‍♀️

By Victoria Williamson.

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Nov 101 min read

Hand holds a book titled "The Cinnamon Bun Book Store" by Laurie Gilmore. Background: colorful bookshelves. Cozy, inviting mood.

Hand holds a book titled "The Cinnamon Bun Book Store" by Laurie Gilmore. Background: colorful bookshelves. Cozy, inviting mood.

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store 🍂📚

By Laurie Gilmore.

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Nov 82 min read

Hand holding "The Silver Book" by Olivia Laing, with a black cover and vintage photo. Background shows blurred bookshelves.

Hand holding "The Silver Book" by Olivia Laing, with a black cover and vintage photo. Background shows blurred bookshelves.

The Silver Book 🩶

By Olivia Laing

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Nov 31 min read

A hand holding four true crime books from the Inside the Mind of the Killer series, fanned out to show their covers. The titles visible are Inside the Mind of the Backpacker Killer, Inside the Mind of the Golden State Killer, Inside the Mind of the Yorkshire Ripper, and Inside the Mind of Ted Bundy. A colourful bookshelf is blurred in the background.

A hand holding four true crime books from the Inside the Mind of the Killer series, fanned out to show their covers. The titles visible are Inside the Mind of the Backpacker Killer, Inside the Mind of the Golden State Killer, Inside the Mind of the Yorkshire Ripper, and Inside the Mind of Ted Bundy. A colourful bookshelf is blurred in the background.

Inside The Mind... 🧠

By Gemini Books.

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Oct 312 min read

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