Image showing two versions of the boo βThe truth about Ruby Cooperβ with scrunched up tissues surrounding them.
New review on the Gram.
βThe Truth About Ruby Cooperβ by @liznugent.bsky.social
Out today from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DVwNl_-DOz...
12.03.2026 08:35
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My review for the new Will Dean novel βAdriftβ is live on Instagram.
Itβs a powerful and unmissable read and is undoubtedly β in my opinion β Willβs best yet.
www.instagram.com/reel/DU7lBv_...
@hodderbooks.bsky.social
21.02.2026 21:49
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The Hollow Boys Proof Giveaway
Iβve a new giveaway over on my #bookstagram where you could win a proof copy of #thehollowboys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social β published by @viperbooks.bsky.social in May.
Full terms here:
www.instagram.com/p/DUTAi_9jCm...
Ends Tuesday 10th February at Noon. UK only.
06.02.2026 22:14
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Shadowy figure holding book surrounded by smoke and fire and a pair of yellow eyes in the darkness.
New review on the Gram
I urge you to add The Hollow Boys by @tariqashkanani.bsky.social to your Wish List immediately.
Out 14th May from @viperbooks.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DT_FUXMDHZ...
27.01.2026 00:10
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Book opened at chapter 57 with snide dog bookmark and cushion that spells OH
Chapter 57
www.instagram.com/p/DTm-9_5jJi...
17.01.2026 11:59
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Happy paperback birthday @jocallaghankat.bsky.social
βHuman Remainsβ is out today!!
#katandlock #humanremains #ai
15.01.2026 21:39
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Image of man holding book but distorted by a glass. Top half of image is mono, bottom half colour. Book is named βWatching Youβ. Yellow roundel at bottom of image containing the words βBook Reviewβ.
NEW REVIEW on Booksta to LOOK OUT for π
βWatching Youβ @crimediva.bsky.social @avonbooks.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DTVRJ5uDPZ...
#watchingyou #Edinburgh
If you love books and follow me here but not on Instagram please give me a visit there and, if you like what you see, a follow π¬
12.01.2026 12:08
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Man holding kindle. The words βThe First Eleven Minutesβ December Wrap Upβ is displayed on the screen.
My December Wrap Up is up.
Please show it some love if you can.
Thanks.
www.instagram.com/p/DTBNoKbDH0...
02.01.2026 22:53
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Login β’ Instagram
Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.
As Iβm posting less and less on here, your best bet is to give me a follow on Instagram. Same username, just lots of book reviews, views and the occasional giveaway.
Make it your thing to do in 2026 π¬
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
31.12.2025 21:12
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THE FIRST ELEVEN MINUTES TOP TEN READS 2025
My Top Ten Reads of 2025 is LIVE on Bookstagram.
Join me there!
www.instagram.com/reel/DS6A6sQ...
31.12.2025 10:56
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Colourful bookstagram grid
A few more updates on Instagram if any fancies following over there. LOTS of book content.
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
29.11.2025 14:12
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The Time Travelers Passport
New review on the Gram.
Help a book boy out and give it a read.
#thetimetravelerspassport
www.instagram.com/reel/DQvv_Uu...
07.11.2025 08:48
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Dodgy fella in a hoody with bloody bandaged hand holding book called Black Water Rising by Sean Watkin.
New review on the Gram.
βBlack Water Risingβ by @seanwatkinauthor.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DQSHBcCjNU...
Available now from @canelobooks.bsky.social
26.10.2025 22:49
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Colourful Bookstagram grid
Iβve been pretty quiet on here lately β but still shouting loudly on Bookstagram.
Feel free to pop by sometime.
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
25.10.2025 10:10
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A hot new review is up on my Gram Grid.
#KingSorrow by @joe-hill.bsky.social
Thank you for my review copy @headlinebooks.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW!
www.instagram.com/reel/DQCdkS7...
20.10.2025 18:08
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Thank you!
12.10.2025 11:50
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Creative Excellent shortlist announcement.
Creative Excellence award on bookshelf
Grid of creative post thumbnails
A wee bit news.
Iβm delighted to say Iβm on the shortlist for this yearβs Creative Excellence awards.
Full details here:
www.instagram.com/p/DPssb6HDGk...
Winners announced at @thebookparty.bsky.social on 15th November.
12.10.2025 09:16
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Book called βWatch Your Backβ on upside down welcome mat. Surrounded by letters. Man standing behind ribbed glass door.
New review on the Gram.
βWatch Your Backβ by Emma Christie
Out 23rd October from @mountainleopard.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DPqHsDVDBX...
11.10.2025 06:30
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Giveaway text. Two books. A bad bad place AND The Exes. Dark faded background.
GIVEAWAY
If you were #notatbloodyscotland a few weeks ago then this is perfect for you.
Head over to the Gram to enter. UK only.
www.instagram.com/p/DPiZPimDGb...
09.10.2025 09:36
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The Flesh King Cover
New review on the Gram.
And book birthday best wishes to @richardkadrey.bsky.social
βThe Flesh Kingβ is out today from @titanbooks.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/p/DPhRci_DEP...
07.10.2025 21:17
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Pile of six books with autumnal orange cover as background.
Some book mail turned up over the past few weeks. Read all about it on the Gram.
www.instagram.com/p/DPeZl6KjBQ...
06.10.2025 17:26
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Book buried in dirt.
New review on the Gram.
Go go go.
www.instagram.com/p/DPb7XLKjAr...
05.10.2025 18:53
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The book Twice by Mitch Albom at various angles. Yellow book review roundel. Blue haze around edges.
New review(s) on the Gram.
#Twice @mitchalbom1.bsky.social
Out October 7th from @littlebrown.bsky.social
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
04.10.2025 13:25
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The First Eleven Minutes in a yellow roundel
Iβm going to be posting less on here going forward β so why not jump over to Instagram, check out my grid and, if you feel like it, drop me a cheeky wee follow π
www.instagram.com/thefirstelev...
02.10.2025 11:04
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Diary entry 30th September with list of books.
Background blurred books.
September wrap up on the Gram.
www.instagram.com/p/DPS8cG-DKP...
02.10.2025 08:28
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Be Right Back Halloween Beating Heart
New review on the Gram.
www.instagram.com/reel/DPQXp1I...
01.10.2025 21:20
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I'm delighted to share the cover reveal trailer for SOLITARY AGENTS from @headlinebooks.bsky.social! Huge thanks also to @harryillingworth.bsky.social and @dhhlitagency.bsky.social
Available to pre-order from all major retailers (and local independents), Solitary Agents is out on June 4th 2026.
26.09.2025 10:01
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Three Titan Titles with release date rounders and blurred backgrounds.
A Trio of Titans for Tuesday.
Check out my Bookstagram for three @titanbooks.bsky.social titles perfect for spooky season and beyond.
www.instagram.com/p/DO9BI5GDKo...
23.09.2025 21:11
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Iβm on a podcast!
Talking about books and stuff with @susiesbookreviews.bsky.social on βIn My Good Booksβ.
And pondering about the lack of male book reviewers.
open.spotify.com/episode/2wtf...
#inmygoodbooks
22.09.2025 20:04
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