#Edinburgh peeps: the brilliant Bryan Talbot, one of the UK's finest comcis creators, has an event at the Institut Francais , Sat 22nd https://www.ifecosse.org.uk/events-agenda/talk-and-book-signing-with-comics-legend-bryan-talbot/#/

Bryan is also at La Belle Adventure, the Franco-English comics store on Leith Walk, 4-6pm, Sat (near Out of the Blue Drill Hall).

#comics #BandeDessinee #Edimbourg #Books #Livres #GraphicNovels #BryanTalbot #TheCasebookOfStamfordHawksmoor #Bookstodon

In my family at the holidays, we each get each other a book that we have read that we think the other person would like. 🎁📚🎉

Do you have hard-to-shop-for folks on your list that you’d like help choosing books for? Tell me about their interests and I’ll pull together a list for this #FridayBookRecs ! #bookstodon

Book 16 was Rogue Community College by David R. Slayton (narrated by Michael David Axtell).

This queer new-adult fantasy is perfect for readers who feel betrayed by that other series by she who must not be named.

Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/85c3769a-cec4-4d80-9806-c801f35b87fd

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Rogue Community College by David R. Slayton (narrated by Michael David Axtell). My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm

And here it is, my third #Autocade Year of Cars annual for all you #car aficionados out there! Octane called last year’s ‘brilliant’ and ‘totally absorbing’ and I hope this 2026 edition hits the same high notes! Boosts appreciated!

https://lucire.biz/product/autocade-year-of-cars-2026-hardcover/ #book #car #yearbook #bookstodon #coche #waka #Auto #voiture #macchina #design #trends #tendances #WeirdCarMastodon

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Cover of Autocade Year of Cars 2026, with the Zeekr 007 GT estate (a Chinese EV) and two models pretending to do “leisurely” activity.

Book 15 was Writing That Gets Noticed by Estelle Erasmus (narrated by Jenn Lee).

I’m always looking for books on improving my craft. Sadly, this is about how to pitch nonfiction essays to periodicals. If that’s your aim, this is your book.

Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/bd4468b9-0213-412b-96bc-e3c809ca41b9

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Writing That Gets Noticed Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published by Estelle Erasmus (narrated by Jenn Lee).

Looking for YA book gift recommendations for a 17y old teen boy who normally doesn't read books. He liked Ready Player One but it doesn't have to be SciFi or a life-changing classic. He doesn't have a lot of time for 1000 pages tomes like LoTR or WoT, so shorter, engaging books would be preferable. Thanks #bookstodon !

(I know there are a ton of "Top must read" lists out there already but I'm looking for personal recommendations) #books

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Vibrant, retro-style poster for "Ready Player One" featuring a central figure in a VR headset (Parzival) crossing his arms, standing in front of a giant figure. The background is a mix of cosmic elements and 8-bit cityscape. A quote reads: "NO ONE IN THE WORLD EVER GETS WHAT THEY WANT AND THAT IS BEAUTIFUL."

What’s one of your absolute favorite scenes in a book? I’ll start:

Duma Key by Stephen King, when Edgar and Jerome finally meet.

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Book 14 was Inside a Dark Space by MJ James.

This one reminded me of Moon Dust in My Hairnet by J.R. Creaden. Same hopeful vibes in the midst of a dark world. The writing is clunky, stilted. But the story is there.

Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7347cd70-ca2a-42d5-9553-a0b1540ec9cb

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Inside a Dark Space by MJ James.

No 13 was Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose (narrated by January LaVoy and co).

When their mother dies, Beth, Nicole and Michael make a discovery that shakes their world apart.

Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/ef69b279-5f52-4240-acab-98bc09328968

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Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose (narrated by Jeneva Rose, Andrew Eiden, January LaVoy, Cassandra Campbell & Brittany Pressley). My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm

No 12 was The Galathea Chronicles written and read by J.J. Green.

Jas Harrington is Security Chief on a ship that’s definitely not the Enterprise. When the officers start acting completely out of character, only she can save the ship & crew.

Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/9708e7d5-3d1f-40e9-814a-fcf654da639e?redirect=true

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The Galathea Chronicles written and read by J.J. Green

Day 6 of our book launch week: Market day! And look at this wee stack of book beasties seen in the wild at one of our favourite writing cafes! (More in Alt Text)

It's a big day today. Our regular markets for breakfast and shopping, then a country Christmas market for early present perusing.

If you want to get your very own copy of Tiny Moments of Joy, you can buy here:

https://www.swashbucklerpress.com/tiny-moments-of-joy

All prices and shipping is in NZD, so much cheaper in GBP/Euro/USD.
We've got local printing and shipping in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand for buying direct and for quick arrival. All books sent within New Zealand are signed😊❤️🌻

For ebooks (Amazon/Kobo etc) and retail print, you can go here if you'd like:

https://books2read.com/TinyJoy

(We're so relieved our book is now on Kindle as of yesterday and are sending an extra special thanks to our kindle readers for their patience.)

It's been a massive launch week.
I'm just having my first cup of tea while Tony tries to convince me that chocolate (Whittaker's brandy snap, which is DEVLISH) is a healthy pre-breakfast snack.

Raising my cuppa in thanks to everyone who's been so supportive this week. You're the absolute best!❤️

I'd share this chocolate if I could. So delicious. Honestly, who makes this stuff? It shouldn't be allowed.

Thank you for reading my book post. ❤️😊🌻

#books #bookstodon

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Short Description: You're looking at a stack of pink books taken on an angle. with a cafe door visible in the distance. Long Description: These books have the word Tiny and Joy visible in white writing. And they're sitting on a plinth. A freakin' plinth. I wrote a plinth book. Above the book is a small poster featuring said book's cover, advertising an upcoming launch celebration. Next to the plinth is a table laden with Christmas goodies for sale, wrapping paper, cookies, bits and pieces. The visible floor is worn wood that tells you this is an old building. The door you can see opens onto a sunny street. You can see a green leafy tree and some inviting colourful chairs out there in a sunbeam, just asking for you to sit for a while and enjoy the world going by. While standing here you'd also be able to smell fresh baking gingerbread and fresh coffee. The whole vibe here is an author, nearly widdling herself with happiness on seeing how lovely and supportive the people in her city are.

Kennt jemand zufällig ein Buch über queere Führungsstile? Oder feministische? Wenn ich genauer wüsste, was ich suche, könnte ich es vermutlich selbst finden. Falls ihr Sachen kennt, die auch nur entfernt zu dieser Anfrage passen könnten, bitte vorschlagen.

#queer #feminist #bookstodon #business

Book 11 was Body Count by Julie Mae Cohen (narrated by Nathalie Buscombe).

Saffy’s back at it – not that she ever stopped – killing bad men, putting things right for their victims.

Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b29515e6-b577-42be-b9d2-d1ece70ace14?redirect=true

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Body Count by Julie Mae Cohen (narrated by Nathalie Buscombe).

Book 10 was The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson (narrated by Adjoa Andoh, Bayo Gbadamosi, Isabel Adomakoh Young).

Beautifully written space fantasy epic with raw, genuine characters and an intricate, yet not convoluted plot.

Review: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/fc0ba0c2-c458-4bda-9381-9abf0cb1d43c?redirect=true

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The Principle of Moments by Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson (narrated by Adjoa Andoh, Bayo Gbadamosi, Isabel Adomakoh Young).

What I am noticing is once I find a book series I resonate with, I’m much happier to devour that series. I want more of that character or that world, right now.

Next is anything else by that author, though I’m more cautious. Can they do it again? Is it the writing I enjoyed before, or just that specific character/world?

I find it so hard to try new authors. As if reading a book and not enjoying it is the worst thing in the world.
But I have to, or else I’d be re-reading Discworld and nothing else. Not that there’s anything wrong with that…

#Bookstodon #Reading

So, finished Quantum Thief (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quantum_Thief)

to find out it's the 1st of a trilogy.

not sure i'll go for the next 2 ...

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After managing to get back into reading all last year, I spent most of this year back to not reading at all.
I was disappointed with myself but lately I’ve been making another effort.

I read Tim Curry’s new memoir “Vagabond” which was reasonably engaging. Interesting, entertaining and very Tim Curry - which is what you’d hope from a memoir.

Last night I finished “A Psalm for the Wild-Built” by Becky Chambers, which was beautiful.

It’s been a long while since a book let me into a world I desperately wanted to stay in.
Like a dream you don’t want to wake up from or a warm hug in book form.
Delighted to learn there’s a second book.

#Bookstodon #Reading

Finished “The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton.

Their island is a sanctuary against an apocalyptic fog which has enveloped the world. The villagers and the elders have lived in relative peace for decades until a murder flings everything into chaos. Solving it may be the only chance for survival.

4/5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/136276877

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