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Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace – Book Review Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace is a fascinating collection of short stories, brimming with dark humour and provocative reflexions, that explores broken and hideous minds.…

Brief Interviews with Hideous Men by David Foster Wallace is a fascinating collection of short stories, brimming with dark humour and provocative reflexions, that explores broken and hideous minds. #bookreview

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#AudiobookReview – The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth by Barbara O’Neal #BookSky #TheLastLetterofRachelEllsworth #ContemporaryFiction #SecretLibraryBookBlog Synopsis: "Two women overcoming past traumas embark on a healing journey across continents in a novel about friendship, family, and rediscovery by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids. Recently and abruptly divorced Veronica Barrington is anxious for a new direction when she answers a listing for a travel companion. It’s from Mariah Ellsworth, a young woman adjusting to an injury that ended her Olympic career.

#AudiobookReview – The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth by Barbara O’Neal #BookSky #TheLastLetterofRachelEllsworth #ContemporaryFiction #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Synopsis: "Two women overcoming past traumas embark on a healing journey across continents in a novel about friendship, family, and…

The 98th Academy Awards Best International Feature Film Oscars Prediction Only a week left before the Oscars, so here I am with another prediction, this time, for the best international feature film! I’ve always found it refreshing to delve into these nominees sinc…

The 98th Academy Awards Best International Feature Film #Oscars Prediction

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Batman (Vol. 3): The Joker Year One by Chip Zdarsky – Comic Book Review Batman (Vol. 3): The Joker Year One by Chip Zdarsky is a mediocre collection featuring two stories, “Mind Bomb” and “The Joker: Year One”. It picks up right after the forgettable Gotham War with Ba…

#Batman (Vol. 3): The Joker Year One by Chip Zdarsky is a mediocre collection featuring two stories, “Mind Bomb” and “The Joker: Year One”. #comicbookreview #DCComics

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The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov – Book Review The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov is a classic science-fiction novel split into three parts that explores the discovery of a limitless, free energy that could change Earth forever. Through a myst…

The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov is a classic science-fiction novel split into three parts that explores the discovery of a limitless, free energy that could change Earth forever. #sciencefiction #bookreview

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Four Years of Roars and Echoes My first ever blog post dates back to July 21st, 2015 and I’m quite happy to remind myself that it was Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One. A comic book that I’ll always remember fond…

Four Years of Roars and Echoes 🙏 #blogging

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Hulk (2003) – Movie Review Hulk (2003) is an unfocused and raging origin story, with impressive CGI effects and a narrative shaped by the repressed anger towards power-obsessed fathers, as one man embraces his humanity in a …

#Hulk (2003) is an unfocused and raging origin story, with impressive CGI effects and a narrative shaped by the repressed anger towards power-obsessed fathers, as one man embraces his humanity in a world that only sees a monster within him. #moviereview

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The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis – Book Review The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis is an unremarkable story set within The Chronicles of Narnia that follows a young boy’s journey towards emancipation. Supported by an atypical cast of cha…

The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis is an unremarkable story set within The Chronicles of Narnia that follows a young boy’s journey towards emancipation. #bookreview

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Hogwarts Legacy (2023) – Video Game Review Hogwarts Legacy (2023) is a marvelous open-world fantasy game, full of powerful magic and ancient secrets, inviting players on an exciting adventure into the wizarding world. Drawing upon the wondr…

#HogwartsLegacy (2023) is a marvelous open-world fantasy game, full of powerful magic and ancient secrets, inviting players on an exciting adventure into the wizarding world. #gaming #review

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Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë – Book Review Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is an enthralling Gothic masterpiece that delves into the darkly passionate relationships between the Earnshaws and the Lintons. Exquisitely written, it presents t…

#WutheringHeights by Emily Brontë is an enthralling Gothic masterpiece that delves into the darkly passionate relationships between the Earnshaws and the Lintons. #bookreview

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The 98th Academy Awards Best Picture Oscars Prediction Hi there ! It’s that time of the year again: awards season! As huge movie buff, I’ve been annually watching the Oscars and made it a side-quest every year to check out all the nominees …

The 98th Academy Awards Best Picture #Oscars Prediction #movies

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Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) – Anime TV Series Review Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) is a cult classic anime masterpiece that introduces a quirky band of bounty hunters and their numerous misadventures in space. Split into 26 episodes, it delivers a highly …

#CowboyBebop (1998-1999) is a cult classic anime masterpiece that introduces a quirky band of bounty hunters and their numerous misadventures in space. #review

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A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft – Book Review A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft is an enthralling magical mystery full of unpredictable time-bending twists and turns. Through the author’s whimsical and masterful writing, it continues t…

A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft is an enthralling magical mystery full of unpredictable time-bending twists and turns. #bookreview #fantasy

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COVER REVEAL

Prey of Angels (Hybrid Helix Turn Eight) by @jcmberne.bsky.social

Cover art by Chris McGrath

Graphic design by @jcalebdesign.bsky.social

Release Date: February 17, 2026

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WWW Wednesdays! – 28/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit the other participants and see what others are reading.

WWW Wednesdays! – 28/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No…

January 2026 Wrap Up & Favourite Books of the Month #BookishTravel #Jan2026WrapUp #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog January was a fab bookish month! I read/listened to 12 books which I'm very happy about 😀 It was my  Mum's 89th birthday this week, so all my siblings were over to celebrate with an afternoon tea at home. We had a lovely time, although my Mum was happy to get back to normal when they back to the UK. …

January 2026 Wrap Up & Favourite Books of the Month #BookishTravel #Jan2026WrapUp #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog

January was a fab bookish month! I read/listened to 12 books which I'm very happy about 😀 It was my  Mum's 89th birthday this week, so all my siblings were over to celebrate with an…

What’s In A Name? 2026 Challenge – Sign Up Post #WhatsInAName2026 #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #BookBlogger #SecretLibraryBookBlog I've enjoyed taking part in this challenge in the past, and so I'm signing up again for 2026 😀  Originally hosted by Charlie at The Worm Hole, it was taken over by Andrea @ Carolina Book Nook in 2019 who's hosted ever since, and is hosting again in 2026! These are the rules: The challenge runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

What’s In A Name? 2026 Challenge – Sign Up Post #WhatsInAName2026 #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #BookBlogger #SecretLibraryBookBlog

I've enjoyed taking part in this challenge in the past, and so I'm signing up again for 2026 😀  Originally hosted by Charlie at The Worm Hole, it was taken over by…

Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War by Chip Zdarsky – Comic Book Review Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War by Chip Zdarsky is a messy and forgettable crossover event that sends Batman hurtling down into a dull one-man war against Catwoman and her ridiculous ways to poorly…

Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War by Chip Zdarsky is a messy and forgettable crossover event that sends Batman hurtling down into a dull one-man war against Catwoman and her ridiculous ways to poorly reign over Gotham City. #comicbookreview

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The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus – Book Review The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is an engrossing philosophical essay that delves into the concept of the absurd in world where mankind perpetually seeks meaning to life. Through his incredibly…

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is an engrossing philosophical essay that delves into the concept of the absurd in world where mankind perpetually seeks meaning to life. #bookreview

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X2 (2003) – Movie Review X2 (2003) is an action-packed adventure focused on the discrimination of mutants amidst humans as it brings comic book energy to the big screen, but fumbles its ending with corny nonsense. Serving …

X2 (2003) is an action-packed adventure focused on the discrimination of mutants amidst humans as it brings comic book energy to the big screen, but fumbles its ending with corny nonsense. #marvel #review

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis - Book Review - Roars and Echoes The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis is an enchanting classic that introduces readers to the beloved fantasy world of Narnia.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis is an enchanting classic that originally introduces readers to the great lion Aslan and the charming world of #Narnia. #bookreview

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Lords of the Fallen (2023) – Video Game Review Lords of the Fallen (2023) is a gruesome dark fantasy soulslike that sends a Lamp Bearer on a dreadful mission into the land of Mournstead. Following patch 2.5 of this video game, players get to ex…

Lords of the Fallen (2023) is a gruesome dark fantasy soulslike that sends a Lamp Bearer on a dreadful mission into the land of Mournstead. #videogamereview

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WWW Wednesdays! – 14/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit the other participants and see what others are reading.

WWW Wednesdays! – 14/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No…

The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis – Book Review The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis is a charming and timeless classic that serves as a prequel, notably featuring the founding of Narnia. This children’s fantasy novel delivers a fair…

The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis is a charming and timeless classic that serves as a prequel, notably featuring the founding of #Narnia. #bookreview

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Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996) – Anime TV Series Review Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996) is a classic anime TV series that exposes existential angst and psychoanalytic processes behind trauma through teenagers forced to pilot giant biomechanical robo…

Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996) is a classic anime TV series that exposes existential angst and psychoanalytic processes through teenagers tasked to save humanity from giant monsters. #anime

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WWW Wednesdays! – 07/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit the other participants and see what others are reading.

WWW Wednesdays! – 07/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No…

2026 When Are You Reading? – Sign Up Post #2026WhenAreYouReading? #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog Once again I’m joining in with Sam’s, When Are You Reading? Challenge. It's one of my favourite reading challenges of the year and I think I've been taking part in it since 2018! 😮 Here’s Sam’s introduction: “I’m back again for the thirteenth year of the WHEN ARE YOU READING? challenge! If you did this before, welcome back! If you’re new, welcome!

2026 When Are You Reading? – Sign Up Post #2026WhenAreYouReading? #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Once again I’m joining in with Sam’s, When Are You Reading? Challenge. It's one of my favourite reading challenges of the year and I think I've been taking part in it since 2018! 😮…

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin – Book Review We by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a riveting descent into a protagonist’s internal turmoil as he questions the collective identity of the One State. The story serves as a reminder of the dangers of a…

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a riveting descent into a protagonist’s internal turmoil as he questions the collective identity of the One State. #bookreview

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A Year in Review — 2025 Hello everyone! It’s that time of the year when I take a moment to look back on the best stuff I’ve consumed in 2025 and share it all with you guys! Whether things went good, bad, or re…

Happy New Year, everyone ! 🎊🥂 #blogging

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Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski – Book Review Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski is a gripping prequel set within The Witcher universe, as the story explores the earliest days of its protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, and his own discovery o…

Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski is a gripping prequel set within The Witcher universe, as the story explores the earliest days of its protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, and his own discovery of the true monsters that surround him.

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