Just read Piranesi. It was... odd. Bits of it were beautiful, bits of it were strange, and I'm not entirely sure what to make of it.

Wombling Along — Runalong The Shelves Helloooo! Welcome to Wombling Along the blog’s weekend supplement where I share some reviews and other online articles that I think may be of interest. It’s been a funny old week to be honest it tu...

It’s the weekend and so it’s time for your regular dose of Wombling Along! Reviews, TBR Challenges and more for you today www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/4/...

The Bone Door by Frances White When Hop awakens in an ancient labyrinth, he has no memory of his life, or how he got here. He does not recognise the mysterious girl trapped with him. And he certainly cannot identify the shadowy …

Out next month, The Bone Door by Frances White is one of my favourite books of the year. It is, quite simply, a glorious thing and you should buy a copy. espressococo.com/2026/04/17/t... @michaeljbooks.bsky.social

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Out in May from @torbooks.bsky.social! One day I'll get the publisher right...

I know, I know. I'm new at this book blogging game, ok? It's only been 17 years. One day I'll figure it out!

one day I'll even figure out how to tag the right publisher...

Out in May from @torbooksuk.bsky.social! Add it to your lists! Underline it. Twice!

Took the dog out for a walk this evening up to the woods and bumped into this deer happily chomping on the grass. Must have been downwind as it took a while to notice us!

Mortedant’s Peril by RJ Barker Irody Hasp is a Mortedant, a cleric tasked with reading the last thoughts of the dead—though no one thanks him for it. No Mortedant is popular, but Irody is scarcely tolerated even by the other mem…

Mortedant's Peril by RJ Barker. A delightfully weird murder mystery and utterly splendid it is too. espressococo.com/2026/04/16/m... @rjbarker.bsky.social Out in May from @tordotcompub.bsky.social

took the dog out for a walk and ran across a deer in the woods. It was glorious.

Mortedant’s Peril by RJ Barker Irody Hasp is a Mortedant, a cleric tasked with reading the last thoughts of the dead—though no one thanks him for it. No Mortedant is popular, but Irody is scarcely tolerated even by the other mem…

Mortedant's Peril by RJ Barker. A delightfully weird murder mystery and utterly splendid it is too. espressococo.com/2026/04/16/m... @rjbarker.bsky.social Out in May from @tordotcompub.bsky.social

Took the dog out for a walk this evening up to the woods and bumped into this deer happily chomping on the grass. Must have been downwind as it took a while to notice us!

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What is this, Catan?

Isn't that what we're supposed to do on here?

The Drowning Place by Sarah Hilary Source: review copy Published by Harvill, April 2026 Every place has its ghosts. Edenscar, a town in the Peak District, has more than most. 17 years ago, its inhabitants were hit by tragedy when a …

Out today - the fantastic new book from @sarahhilary.bsky.social, The Drowning Place. Utterly brilliant, go grab a copy! espressococo.com/2026/04/16/t...

The Drowning Place by Sarah Hilary

Source: review copy Published by Harvill, April 2026 Every place has its ghosts. Edenscar, a town in the Peak District, has more than most. 17 years ago, its inhabitants were hit by tragedy when a school bus veered off the road and everyone on board drowned.…

Hello Evening Crowd - a new interview for you today!

Oh yeah, it was just a general thing. I knew there was something about him from the off

I’m up to the Con Air one. Miles is still in it, and we’ve recently seen Seth ?

I want to see more of Texas boy and his liar buddy

He’s doing a lot of sulky glowering of late. I’ve gone back to watching Castle

Nolan and chums seem to be the only cops working in LA some days

You’re very welcome. Enjoy!

It is 100% very silly. I loved it

I meant to ask, is it ‘Ih-roddy’ or ‘eye-roddy’? Or ‘eye-roady’?

Yours is glorious, and beautifully written. I’m savouring it!