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Hi, I'm Roberta (IT). Quirky books reviewer, indie & small-pub authors champion, book justice warrior, LGBTQIAP+ ally, David Tennant gifs dispenser. She/her.
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Patricia Cornwell returns with SHARP FORCE, the 29th Kay Scarpetta novel, and she’s as sharp as ever. A chilling mystery, gothic atmosphere, and cutting-edge science make this one impossible to put down. REVIEW: abookaweekblog.com/2025/10/sharp-… @1pcornwell @GrandCentralPub

What if the monster in your hometown wasn’t just a story? @RichardChizmar blurs truth and fiction in CHASING THE BOOGEYMAN—a haunting mix of nostalgia, mystery, and pure nightmare fuel. The perfect read for spooky season. REVIEW: abookaweekblog.com/2025/10/chasin… @GalleryBooks

Bookish News: 10 Queer SFF Books I'm Excited For in 2025 (Part 1) metaphorsandmoonlight.com/10-queer-sff-b… via @KitTheNameless
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Bookish News: 10 Queer SFF Books I’m Excited For in 2025 (Part 1)
This post is a bit late, so some of these books are already out, but that just means you can immediately start reading them if they sound good to you! I haven’t been on bookish social media m…
Bookish News: 10 Queer SFF Books I'm Excited For in 2025 (Part 2) metaphorsandmoonlight.com/10-queer-sff-b… via @KitTheNameless
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Bookish News: 10 Queer SFF Books I’m Excited For in 2025 (Part 2)
It’s the second half of the year, and that means it’s time to talk about more queer sci-fi/fantasy books I’m excited for! There’s never a shortage of great sounding books co…
When they lost Elle, the L.O.V.E. Club shattered. Liberty and Vera moved away. O was left behind to wallow in her grief. But now the other girls have returned. And something wants them back together in Lio Min's #Horror THE L.O.V.E. CLUB. Full #BookReview:gatewaybookreviews.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-lo…
ARC #review: When We Talk to the Dead by Ian Chorão -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/10/ian-ch… Will appeal to: Those who are looking for a blend of very real and psychological horror with a twist. Those who are fond of damaged, yet brave characters and complicated relationships. @crookedlanebks

The Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were both signed in this building. It’s telling that Trump’s shutdown has Independence Hall closed and the Liberty Bell locked away.
You can protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza and unequivocally condemn the antisemitic terror attack in Manchester. Don’t let politicians or the media tell you that you can’t do both.
Japan has granted increased protections for same-sex couples, allowing them to be recognized as in “de-facto marriages” under nine more laws.


Thank you @angryrobotbooks for giving me access to The Village at the Edge of Noon by Darya Bobyleva! goodreads.com/book/show/5892…
A vanished poem. A future historian obsessed with the past. Ian McEwan’s WHAT WE CAN KNOW is a sweeping, challenging meditation on memory, knowledge, and legacy. REVIEW: abookaweekblog.com/2025/09/what-w… @AAKnopf

Tell Me Something Tuesday Round-Up (September 2025): Favourite Room, Winning the lottery, Fictional character you wish were real, Country where you'd like to live -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/09/tell-m…

ARC #review: And the River Drags Her Down by Jihyun Yun -> offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/2025/09/jihyun… If you like: revenant narratives, lyrical horror, Korean folklore, coming-of-age themes, damaged characters, complicated sibling relationships, estranged friends' reconnections/tentative romances.

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On 10th December 2025, David will be part of a magical festive evening at St Marylebone Church, London, joining a wonderful line-up of stars for carols, readings, and yuletide cheer all in support of the mental wellbeing of seriously ill children and their families. Read more ⬇️

Book Review: Alien Spare by Cara Bristol scarymarythehamsterlady.blogspot.com/2025/09/book-r…

Video of #DavidTennant's interview at RTS Cambridge Convention 2025 last week youtube.com/watch?v=G3IkwW…

Earlier this month, David Tennant joined the RTS Cambridge Convention 2025 for an In Conversation session where he spoke about the many facets of his career. This thoughtful and inspiring conversation is now available to watch at youtube.com/watch?v=G3IkwW…

Pub Day for The Garden of Before by @ryan_in_austin is here! Imaginative, engaging and visually stunning, rich in worldbuilding and character development/dynamics. ryan-leslie.com/2025/09/23/pub…
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Pub Day is here!
The Garden of Before is out. Grab the paperback, ebook, or audiobook at the usual places. If it’s been a while since you’ve read the first book, refresh your memory here. Whatever your …
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