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It all started with a social media post. My 50 at 50 Challenge

@PhillJanuary 25, 2025

A few days ago on Bluesky, I posted that I’ll be turning 50 later this year and that I’d love to celebrate by reading 50 books—one for each year I’ve spent on this spinning rock. Here’s the original post: Believe it or […]

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Mythica by Dr Emily Houser – eARC Review

@PhillMarch 3, 2025

Summary Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It by Emily Hauser is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the untold stories of ancient Greece, particularly those who have relished books like Circe, The Silence of […]

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#50BooksAt50Challenge: If On A Winters Night A Traveller by Italio Calvino

@PhillFebruary 23, 2025

Summary If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler is a marvel of ingenuity, an experimental text that looks longingly back to the great age of narration—”when time no longer seemed stopped and did not yet seem to have exploded.” Italo Calvino’s novel is […]

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BELIEVE by Sarah M Govett – eARC Review

@PhillFebruary 7, 2025

I have just finished reading the brilliant Believe by Sarah M. Govett, and the first thought that comes to mind is how perfectly this novel would translate into a film or a televised series. It’s that good, in my opinion. This psychological […]

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The Vanishing Bookstore by Helen Phifer – eARC Review

@PhillFebruary 1, 2025

First of all, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to NetGalley, Helen Phifer, and Bookouture for providing me with an advanced copy of The Vanishing Bookstore in exchange for my honest review. From the moment I saw the intriguing blurb and […]

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Root Rot by Saskia Nislow – eARK Review

@PhillJanuary 25, 2025

The first thing that struck me about Root Rot was its cover—it’s visually stunning and undeniably the highlight of the book for me. Unfortunately, as for the story itself, it didn’t quite hit the mark. While I appreciated that it was a […]

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The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau – eARC Review

@PhillJanuary 11, 2025

The Serpent Called Mercy is a debut novel by Roanne Lau, and what a stunning debut it is! While it’s not without its imperfections, I found it to be an engrossing and memorable read, which is why I’m giving it a strong […]

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Books I Have Read in 2024

@PhillDecember 12, 2024

This has been an eventful year for me, as I transitioned from working as a freelance web designer to becoming a full-time carer for my wife, Louise. While this change has brought challenges, it has also been a blessing. I’m grateful to […]

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Hollow Ground by Freya Wallace – My 1st eARC Review

@PhillDecember 10, 2024

I’ve just finished this book, and I’m sitting here wondering how to start a review that does it justice. It’s no easy task. This is the first time I’ve read an advanced copy of a novel before its official publication, and I […]

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Blood Over Bright Haven – My Review

@PhillDecember 8, 2024

Wow. Simply wow. This was my first foray into the world of dark magical fantasy, and let me tell you—I’m officially a convert. A few months ago, I stumbled upon Blood Over Bright Haven on Goodreads, but at the time, I didn’t […]

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  • Mythica by Dr Emily Houser – eARC Review March 3, 2025
  • #50BooksAt50Challenge: If On A Winters Night A Traveller by Italio Calvino February 23, 2025
  • BELIEVE by Sarah M Govett – eARC Review February 7, 2025
  • The Vanishing Bookstore by Helen Phifer – eARC Review February 1, 2025
  • It all started with a social media post. My 50 at 50 Challenge January 25, 2025
  • Root Rot by Saskia Nislow – eARK Review January 25, 2025
  • The Serpent Called Mercy by Roanne Lau – eARC Review January 11, 2025
  • Books I Have Read in 2024 December 12, 2024
  • Hollow Ground by Freya Wallace – My 1st eARC Review December 10, 2024
  • Blood Over Bright Haven – My Review December 8, 2024
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