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

Gotta wear your bookish gear at #gladstones24

Taking my little bookworm on tour

#gladstones24 ☀️☀️☀️(but also 🥶)

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Ready for some reading this weekend #gladstones24

Summer's over, as illustrated by soggy dog.

I'm really enjoying this book though.

The perfect Shetland evening, with a book, a dram, and tiffin from a cake fridge (Shetland caked-based honesty box).

This hotel reminds me a bit of Gladstone's.

Visiting a bookshop and then calling in to see Jimmy Perez.

I really had fun with this one. Nicely creepy and tense. Devoured in a day.

Hope you like it too @TrishB

My mum is coming to dog sit for me, so I've prepared her a stack of books I think she'll like. Let's see if I can get her to read her second ever Stephen King (Billy Summers was a hit with her).

Love me a deckled edge

I've had such a good run of books lately. All The Colours of the Dark, Lula Dean's Little Library, The God of the Woods, and now this. What a good summer. Really enjoyed this one - I adored all the characters, especially Jinx. It's funny, and sweet, and a bit stressful. Recommended.

It's a bookmail kind of a day

Following @TrishB 's recommendation and visiting this fabulous bookshop. That bookseller also gave me a lovely free tote (because between me, Mr Oryx and Mr Oryx's sister, we spent a hefty amount). Mr Oryx picked up some lovely kid's books for the nieces.