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Without romanticising the unrelenting harshness of the wild environment the inhabitants have to work and live within. I find myself in awe of her writing. #Booksky #Fiction

1/2 Still immersed in this. Hall’s debut novel. I find her writing of nature combined with the human element so powerful & reminiscent of Hardy and Lawrence (must return to at some point).The parochial presentation of her writing portrays perfectly the Cumbrian rural community Without romanticising the unrelenting harshness of the wild environment the inhabitants have to work and live within. I find myself in awe of her writing. #Booksky #Fiction

1/2 Still immersed in this. Hall’s debut novel. I find her writing of nature combined with the human element so powerful & reminiscent of Hardy and Lawrence (must return to at some point).The parochial presentation of her writing portrays perfectly the Cumbrian rural community

Ironically the little dog who accompanied Harold part of the way on his pilgrimage was a Border Terrier! #Booksky #Film

Watched The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry last night, read and loved all the books of Rachel Joyce. Gave me goose flesh at the end with identical shots to those we took 18 months ago when my husband had been diagnosed with aCML and was awaiting a stem cell transplant. #Booksky #Film

Another novel by Cumbria author Sarah Hawes. I walked in Mardale in the summer drought of 1995. . It was both fascinating and eerie walking where the water would normally be. I remember walking over the Chapel Bridge which was visible and the ruins of buildings.

This was such a personal and moving read by a brave author.

Fabulous novel as are his other works.

A wonderful writer!

A new book ready for a new week. A change of genre - a romantic horror. #Booksky #Fiction #Reading #Books

Great book! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟#Booksky

It’s opened, I’m going in!!

Next up. Picked this one up in a charity store, it’s had great reviews. #Booksky

Sarah Hall is a new author to me this year. I love her writing , this short story is no exception. Amazing how much emotion she has packed into 36 pages. Her use and description of nature adds passion and impact to her writing. A story of never really knowing someone nor being able to possess them.

Thank you. It’s my favourite! Apart from being green it’s so pretty!

Incense burner on and Mrs Fox next. A short read. #Booksky

I studied psychobiology in my 30s and would have loved to pursue brain study as a career but it just wasn’t possible given my personal circumstances. I’ve enjoyed reading this book and remembering my studies- yes I can remember what was deep learning! #Booksky #Alzheimers #Dementia #LisaGenova

Anyone who is worried about developing Dementia or Alzheimer’s or like me is recognising the signs of aging and memory loss will be able to take something away from this super book. I rely on my I phone so much for scheduling and it’s good to read that it’s a recommended strategy

Lisa Genova is one of my favourite authors. This one is a non fiction and I’m loving it. #Booksky #NonFiction

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Next up,local author Sarah Hall. Helm was Shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize 2026. A story of the relationship between nature and people.The Helm Wind is Britain's only named wind, a powerful, cold northeasterly wind affecting the southwest slopes of Cross Fell in Cumbria. #Booksky

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Enjoyed watching the film adaptation of The Watchers today. The title was changed to The Watchers it clashed with a similar named series.

Enjoyed watching the film adaptation of The Watchers today. The title was changed to The Watchers it clashed with a similar named series.

I read The Watchers three years ago, gave it a 5 🌟review, it really creeped me out. Discovered there was a follow up the other day. Let’s see how this one pans out.

I read The Watchers three years ago, gave it a 5 🌟review, it really creeped me out. Discovered there was a follow up the other day. Let’s see how this one pans out.

Small world! I lived there for 34 years.

Whitehaven, Cumberland, UK

Next up, a book loaned me by my sister in law. This one is set in the town of my birth 5 miles down the coast. The front cover shows a picture of the harbour. My reading buddy is ready!! 📚😍#Booksky

Next up, a book loaned me by my sister in law. This one is set in the town of my birth 5 miles down the coast. The front cover shows a picture of the harbour. My reading buddy is ready!! 📚😍#Booksky

Enjoyed The Shadow Key, was a bit of a slow builder but gave it 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Enjoyed The Shadow Key, was a bit of a slow builder but gave it 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year.

Brilliant!

Starting the New Year with a Gothic Thriller, enjoyed her last books The Twelve Days of Christmas and Pandora. #Booksky #Gothicthriller