Reliving my teenage years with a reread of this at my mum's house. My copy from 1994ish

I accidentally matched my bookmark to my book today @squirrelbrain

Sitting on my shelf for about 4 years (a mere youngster), finally asked to be read, and it's really good. The story of several generations of Cuban women in Cuba and the US.

Another super read from Ronald Malfi. This was great, I read in 2 days. Very atmospheric and gripping mystery with a real sense of place.

Extremely grateful to achieve a life long dream of seeing mountain gorillas in the wild. When Dian Fossey wrote the tagged book in the 80s, there were only around 240 left in wild. There are around 1000 now, but still very endangered. The tagged book is so good, I read it while I was in Rwanda/Uganda.

Another fantastic #camplitsy25 read. I was very moved by this one. Going to be hard to pick a winner this month.

I got a little reading plant pot. Adorable x2

I thought this was great. So unique and original. Thanks #camplitsy25 for putting it on my radar. Looking forward to discussing.

Forgot to get the obligatory dog in bookshop picture, so some bad posing outside where she ignored all instructions.

Thank you so much for sending us your extra copy @squirrelbrain

Finally getting back to finishing this book with some train reading. And my knitting bag matches my pret.

How is anyone expected to read under these conditions?

Last Rhiannon book @julesG 😢 I need more.

I will never not think of The Secret Garden when I see something like this.

Evening reading

All my favorite things.

Started this one today @TrishB - I do like his writing a lot.

I demolished this in a couple of days - so atmospheric and propulsive - thanks for this one @trishb - excellent choice - thought it was great, and have added Black Mouth to my basket (just waiting for that click).

Lovely trip to Dead Ink books with the fabulous @trishb where of course we forgot to take a photo. Here's Daisy with my purchases. It's also Daisy's 13th birthday today.

Still incredulous that this is Wales!!

The UK (Wales) is masquerading as somewhere much hotter and more glamorous this week. I've been reading the tagged book in the sunshine today.

Book 2 hairdresser reading @julesG

I'm officially obsessed with this book and already looking into ordering the next 4, before I've even finished this one. It's so dark, but so funny.

Went to Bridge Books in Dromore, NI with my mum, to get some books for my upcoming birthday. My little haul ♥️🩷🧡

Had a little peek into Linen Hall Library today. I lived in Belfast for 5 years and didn't know this was here.

Finally it's outdoor reading time. And outdoor napping for 🐕

My selection from Serenity booksellers

More Daisy in bookshops. There was a pet shop next door so she was more interested in that.

If MZ doesn't want people to read this, then I want to read it. It's extremely readable - I'm hooked

So pretty. Love a cut out cover

I hadn't realized until recently there was this beautiful book shop only 20 mins drive from my house, so Daisy and I paid them a visit. Beautiful shop, well curated, and so friendly.

Book mail! Obsessed with the covers on the bottom too.

I move for one minute, and she steals my seat and all the cushions

Doesn't the sticker mark make you want to weep? Monsters.

The other side of my gizmo mug @squirrelbrain

This was so good. Very noir, very bleak. I'd been aware of the title but had no idea what it was about. I then went down a 1930s depression-era dance marathon rabbit hole 🤯

Enjoying Catalina today

When holiday shopping, I recommend a one for them, one for you system. These are the ones for me.

Traditional (mandatory) pret on the way to London

My haul after meeting the @TrishB for a lovely lunch and browse at Dead Ink books. So fab to see you ❤️

Finally getting to this blind date from Gladstones 2023 from @jenniferw88 . I'm enjoying it so far, Jenny. Reminds me a little of Joanna Harris books.

Snuggled up reading my blind date book from @julesG

My LA bookhaul - I don't know where to start

Spent the morning working at Los Angeles public library. Impressive rotunda action.

Never not visiting a bookstore

Some Hollywood-set horror/satire seemed appropriate for a trip to LA. My first by this author, I have high hopes based on Litsy reviews.

Fire's on #gladstones24

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Bookish outfits part 2 #gladstones24