Written by D. Allen⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #12
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Snow After Christmas
Sunday, 26 July 2026
The First Christmas
(Christmas On The Close Book 1)
Written by Stephanie Wood⭐
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#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #11
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Mandarin Road
Guest Post
Written by Ann Bennett
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Thursday, 2 July 2026
A Wordsmith’s Guide to Writing Authentic Dialogue
The Wordsmith's Guides
Written by Elizabeth M. Hurst
A Really Useful
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| Published by | Independently Published 30 Jun. 2026 |
| Genre | Nonfiction, Writers' Guides |
| Pages | 175 |
| ASIN | B0GQQ28D5C |
#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #8
Monday, 15 June 2026
Escape the Volcano
Written by Stephanie Dagg⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #7
Sunday, 14 June 2026
The Time of My Life
Promo
Written by Samantha Tonge
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Friday, 12 June 2026
Charlie's Last Angel
Written by Maggie ChristensenI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Wednesday, 10 June 2026
A Charlie Browne Christmas
Cute Shorts book #4
Written by Laurie BaxterI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #6
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Ferry Godfather
Cute Shorts #2
Written by Laurie Baxter⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #5
Sunday, 7 June 2026
Staff Wellbeing Programme:
For Staff Working In Schools, Colleges And Residential Settings
Written by Cathy Shuter⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #4
Thursday, 4 June 2026
Swept Away
The Larkford Series
Written by Penny Parkes
An introduction
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| Published by | Simon & Schuster UK 9 Feb. 2017 |
| Genre | Women's Fiction, Short Story |
| Pages | 41 |
| ASIN | B01MYPM8Q1 |
#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #3
#Lola
#Toots #0.5
Written by Linh Le James
Prequel
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| Published by | Independently Published May 17, 2020 |
| Genre | Short story, humour |
| Pages | 60 |
| ISBN-10 | 170060192X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1700601926 |
#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #2
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Secret Psychic Stories: Volume 1
Written by Margaret Solis
Interesting
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| Published by | STARWISH BOOKS 20 July 2021 |
| Genre | Spiritual Self-Help eBooks |
| Pages | 136 |
| ASIN | B099ZZPNVT |
| ISBN-10 | 1915040019 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1915040015 |
#20BOS26 Reading Challenge Book #1
Monday, 25 May 2026
The 20 Books of Summer Reading Challenge
It's that time of year again when the 20 Books Of Summer Reading Challenge begins and I am motivated to hit my TBR pile and dig out some of those books which I thought sounded great when I acquired them, but have found their way to the bottom of the pile!
This year the 20 Books Of Summer Reading Challenge is being hosted by AnnaBookBel, running from 1st June to 31st August. The hashtag this year is #20BOS26. If you would like to join in, follow the link to AnnaBookBel to read the "rules" and sign up.
What Fools We Have Been
Written by Hank Williams
Thought
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| Published by | Chiselbury Publishing 1st Mar, 2026 |
| Genre | Literary Fiction, Jewish Fiction |
| Pages | 150 |
| ISBN-10 | 1917837453 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1917837453 |
Thursday, 9 April 2026
No More Tomorrows
Written by Olivia LockheartI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Monday, 6 April 2026
Something in the Air in Pelican Crossing
Pelican Crossing #8
Written by Maggie ChristensenI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Friday, 3 April 2026
If I Had My Time Again
Written by Linda GreenI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Thursday, 26 March 2026
The Lumberjills Take a Stand
The Lumberjills (Book #2)
Guest Post
Written by M W Arnold
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Thursday, 5 March 2026
Magical Beginnings in Little Beaubrook
Promo
Written by Bella Brightside
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Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Hidden Truth
Joe Wilde Investigation Series, Book 3
Extract
Written by C.D. Steele
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Tuesday, 24 February 2026
The Silent Resistance
Written by Anna NormannI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Thursday, 12 February 2026
The Resistance Knitting Club
(Threads of Resistance Book 1)
Written by Jenny O’Brien
Highly
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| Published by | Storm Publishing 6th Feb. 2026 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction WWII |
| Pages | 359 |
| ASIN | B0FZ6F8397 |
| ISBN-10 | 1837002568 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1837002542 |
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Charlie & Spud and the Victorians
Interview with the Author
Written by Penny Byrne
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Thursday, 1 January 2026
How did I do with my goals this year?
So these are the goals I set myself this year and I'm delighted to say that I have achieved the vast majority and therefore consider it a win!
Goals for 2025
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I managed to read 51 books including Cold Grave, and ticked off 10 short stories during the #20BooksOfSummer2025 challenge. I also took part in 40 blogtours - 18 review blog tours and 22 content or promotional blog tours.
Whilst the aim was to read 10 books on my 2019-DecTheShelves shelf, I only managed to read 2.
I didn't listen to any audiobooks this year and therefore did not take part in the Audiobook challenge. I did, however, take part in the #20BooksOfSummer2025 and managed to read 20 books. The aim of participating in these challenges is to help me to accomplish my overall reading goals - which I almost have.
Thinking about what is achievable in the coming year I have set myself the following:
Goals for 2026
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I have been writing my family history story for a few years but added nothing last year as my focus was on reading, reviewing and taking part in blog tours. My intention has always been to produce a book of my memories and any oral history that holds water for my grandchildren. I love looking at what I've already written as it makes me smile remembering all the colourful characters I have known. I thought I'd add this to my goals to ensure I do take time to add a bit more to this story.
I begin this year with three blog tour reads, Jenny O'Brien's The Resistance Knitting Club, The Silent Resistance by Anna Normann and Maggie Christensen's Something in the Air in Pelican Crossing. Keeping my blog tour participation down to 10 review tours is not going to be easy, methinks!
Good luck with your own reading goals and Happy New Year to you all!
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Monday, 29 December 2025
I Temporarily Do
Cordially Invited Series Book #1
Written by Ellie CahillEnjoyable RomCom ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Wednesday, 24 December 2025
A World of Folktales & Legends
Written by Penny Byrne & Kiera Melville
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| Published by | Independent Publishing Network 30 Oct. 2025 |
| Genre | Children's books, Fairytales, Legends |
| Pages | 44 |
| ISBN-10 | 1836889046 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1836889045 |
For readers aged 6 - 12 years | |
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
My first Jersey abc
Written by Penny Byrne
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| Published by | Independent Publishing Network 30 Oct. 2025 |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Pages | 24 |
| ISBN-10 | 1836887051 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1836887058 |
For readers aged 2 - 5 years | |
Tuesday, 9 December 2025
A Christmas Caroline
Written by K L Crear
Absolutely
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| Published by | Crear Publishing Dec 1st 2024 |
| Genre | Women's Humorous Fiction |
| Pages | 161 |
| ASIN | B0DHS6QXMQ |
| ISBN-10 | 1068583401 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1068583407 |
2025 Blog Tour #37
Monday, 8 December 2025
Evelyn Weaver is a Later Life Diva
Book 3 of 3: Teapots & Tequila Shots
Written by K L Crear
A heart-warming
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| Published by | Crear Publishing 24th May. 2025 |
| Genre | Later in life romance, Romcom |
| Pages | 287 |
| ASIN | B0D2LZGWB8 |
| ISBN-10 | 1068583444 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1068583445 |
Monday, 24 November 2025
The Cornish Girls Before the Storm
The Cornish Girls Book #9
Written by Betty WalkerI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Sunday, 23 November 2025
The Secret Sauce
Interview with the Author
Written by MJ Porter
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2025 Blog Tour #40
Friday, 21 November 2025
Ripples Through Time
Guest post
Written by Christina Courtenay
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2025 Blog Tour #39
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
The Starling Dance
Written by Lucy ElenaInterview with the Author
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2025 Blog Tour #36
Saturday, 15 November 2025
The Great Summer Sewing Bee
Written by Alex Brown⭐ ⭐
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Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop
The Glenbriar Series Book 16
Written by Margaret AmattInterview with the Author
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2025 Blog Tour #35
Friday, 14 November 2025
The Entrepreneur’s Almanack
Cover Reveal
Written by Robin Bennett
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2025 Blog Tour #38
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls
The Cornish Girls #8
Written by Betty Walker⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Monday, 10 November 2025
A Family for Christmas in Pelican Crossing
Pelican Crossing Book 7
Written by Maggie ChristensenI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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2025 Blog Tour #33
Sunday, 2 November 2025
Champagne for Breakfast
Written by Maggie ChristensenI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Sunday, 26 October 2025
Cold Grave
Book 6 of 6: Detective Gaby Darin
Written by Jenny O'Brien🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Thursday, 23 October 2025
A Ticket To Ride
Children's Stories and Rhymes (ages 3-8 years)
Written by Sue WicksteadHighly recommended 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025
A Snowy Seaside Christmas
Author Interview
Written by Eliza J Scott
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2025 Blog Tour #32
Monday, 20 October 2025
The Wordsmith's Guide to Planning the Perfect Plot
(The Wordsmith's Guides)
Written by Elizabeth M. Hurst⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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2025 Blog Tour #29
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Killing Time in Charleston
(Nick Janzek Charleston Mysteries Book 1)
Written by Tom Turner⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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My Rock Star Neighbor
(New York Spark Book 4)
Written by Kathy Strobos
Highly
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| Published by | Strawbundle Publishing 10 Oct. 2025 |
| Genre | Rock Star Romance, fiction |
| Pages | 300 |
| ASIN | B0FHZ2LNFR |
2025 Blog Tour #27
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Fatal Equation
Extract
Written by Gethyn Jones
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2025 Blog Tour #31
Friday, 10 October 2025
A New Life in Amsterdam
Guest Post
Written by Helga Jensen
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2025 Blog Tour #30
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Be Our Ghost
The Duchess Hotel Series Book #2
Written by Carla LunaSpicy Romance ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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2025 Blog Tour #34
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