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The 98th Academy Awards Best Picture Oscars Prediction Hi there ! It’s that time of the year again: awards season! As huge movie buff, I’ve been annually watching the Oscars and made it a side-quest every year to check out all the nominees …

The 98th Academy Awards Best Picture #Oscars Prediction #movies

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Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) – Anime TV Series Review Cowboy Bebop (1998-1999) is a cult classic anime masterpiece that introduces a quirky band of bounty hunters and their numerous misadventures in space. Split into 26 episodes, it delivers a highly …

#CowboyBebop (1998-1999) is a cult classic anime masterpiece that introduces a quirky band of bounty hunters and their numerous misadventures in space. #review

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A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft – Book Review A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft is an enthralling magical mystery full of unpredictable time-bending twists and turns. Through the author’s whimsical and masterful writing, it continues t…

A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft is an enthralling magical mystery full of unpredictable time-bending twists and turns. #bookreview #fantasy

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COVER REVEAL

Prey of Angels (Hybrid Helix Turn Eight) by @jcmberne.bsky.social

Cover art by Chris McGrath

Graphic design by @jcalebdesign.bsky.social

Release Date: February 17, 2026

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WWW Wednesdays! – 28/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit the other participants and see what others are reading.

WWW Wednesdays! – 28/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No…

January 2026 Wrap Up & Favourite Books of the Month #BookishTravel #Jan2026WrapUp #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog January was a fab bookish month! I read/listened to 12 books which I'm very happy about 😀 It was my  Mum's 89th birthday this week, so all my siblings were over to celebrate with an afternoon tea at home. We had a lovely time, although my Mum was happy to get back to normal when they back to the UK. …

January 2026 Wrap Up & Favourite Books of the Month #BookishTravel #Jan2026WrapUp #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog

January was a fab bookish month! I read/listened to 12 books which I'm very happy about 😀 It was my  Mum's 89th birthday this week, so all my siblings were over to celebrate with an…

What’s In A Name? 2026 Challenge – Sign Up Post #WhatsInAName2026 #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #BookBlogger #SecretLibraryBookBlog I've enjoyed taking part in this challenge in the past, and so I'm signing up again for 2026 😀  Originally hosted by Charlie at The Worm Hole, it was taken over by Andrea @ Carolina Book Nook in 2019 who's hosted ever since, and is hosting again in 2026! These are the rules: The challenge runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

What’s In A Name? 2026 Challenge – Sign Up Post #WhatsInAName2026 #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #BookBlogger #SecretLibraryBookBlog

I've enjoyed taking part in this challenge in the past, and so I'm signing up again for 2026 😀  Originally hosted by Charlie at The Worm Hole, it was taken over by…

Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War by Chip Zdarsky – Comic Book Review Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War by Chip Zdarsky is a messy and forgettable crossover event that sends Batman hurtling down into a dull one-man war against Catwoman and her ridiculous ways to poorly…

Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War by Chip Zdarsky is a messy and forgettable crossover event that sends Batman hurtling down into a dull one-man war against Catwoman and her ridiculous ways to poorly reign over Gotham City. #comicbookreview

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The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus – Book Review The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is an engrossing philosophical essay that delves into the concept of the absurd in world where mankind perpetually seeks meaning to life. Through his incredibly…

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is an engrossing philosophical essay that delves into the concept of the absurd in world where mankind perpetually seeks meaning to life. #bookreview

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X2 (2003) – Movie Review X2 (2003) is an action-packed adventure focused on the discrimination of mutants amidst humans as it brings comic book energy to the big screen, but fumbles its ending with corny nonsense. Serving …

X2 (2003) is an action-packed adventure focused on the discrimination of mutants amidst humans as it brings comic book energy to the big screen, but fumbles its ending with corny nonsense. #marvel #review

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis - Book Review - Roars and Echoes The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis is an enchanting classic that introduces readers to the beloved fantasy world of Narnia.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis is an enchanting classic that originally introduces readers to the great lion Aslan and the charming world of #Narnia. #bookreview

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Lords of the Fallen (2023) – Video Game Review Lords of the Fallen (2023) is a gruesome dark fantasy soulslike that sends a Lamp Bearer on a dreadful mission into the land of Mournstead. Following patch 2.5 of this video game, players get to ex…

Lords of the Fallen (2023) is a gruesome dark fantasy soulslike that sends a Lamp Bearer on a dreadful mission into the land of Mournstead. #videogamereview

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WWW Wednesdays! – 14/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit the other participants and see what others are reading.

WWW Wednesdays! – 14/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No…

The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis – Book Review The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis is a charming and timeless classic that serves as a prequel, notably featuring the founding of Narnia. This children’s fantasy novel delivers a fair…

The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis is a charming and timeless classic that serves as a prequel, notably featuring the founding of #Narnia. #bookreview

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Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996) – Anime TV Series Review Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996) is a classic anime TV series that exposes existential angst and psychoanalytic processes behind trauma through teenagers forced to pilot giant biomechanical robo…

Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995-1996) is a classic anime TV series that exposes existential angst and psychoanalytic processes through teenagers tasked to save humanity from giant monsters. #anime

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WWW Wednesdays! – 07/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem! Just leave a comment with your responses. Please, take some time to visit the other participants and see what others are reading.

WWW Wednesdays! – 07/01/26 #HappyShrugDay #WWWWednesdays #BookSky #WhatAmIReading #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No…

2026 When Are You Reading? – Sign Up Post #2026WhenAreYouReading? #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog Once again I’m joining in with Sam’s, When Are You Reading? Challenge. It's one of my favourite reading challenges of the year and I think I've been taking part in it since 2018! 😮 Here’s Sam’s introduction: “I’m back again for the thirteenth year of the WHEN ARE YOU READING? challenge! If you did this before, welcome back! If you’re new, welcome!

2026 When Are You Reading? – Sign Up Post #2026WhenAreYouReading? #ReadingChallenge #BookSky #SecretLibraryBookBlog

Once again I’m joining in with Sam’s, When Are You Reading? Challenge. It's one of my favourite reading challenges of the year and I think I've been taking part in it since 2018! 😮…

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin – Book Review We by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a riveting descent into a protagonist’s internal turmoil as he questions the collective identity of the One State. The story serves as a reminder of the dangers of a…

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a riveting descent into a protagonist’s internal turmoil as he questions the collective identity of the One State. #bookreview

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A Year in Review — 2025 Hello everyone! It’s that time of the year when I take a moment to look back on the best stuff I’ve consumed in 2025 and share it all with you guys! Whether things went good, bad, or re…

Happy New Year, everyone ! 🎊🥂 #blogging

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Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski – Book Review Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski is a gripping prequel set within The Witcher universe, as the story explores the earliest days of its protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, and his own discovery o…

Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski is a gripping prequel set within The Witcher universe, as the story explores the earliest days of its protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, and his own discovery of the true monsters that surround him.

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The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip Title: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld. Writer(s): Patricia A. McKillip. Publisher: Tachyon Publications.Format: Paperback.Release Date: August 1, 1974.Pages: 240.Genre(s): Fantasy.ISBN13: 9781616…

The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip is a lyrical and poignant story with exquisite writing about love, fear, and power, where the young wizard Sybel is unexpectedly reeled into the world of men. #bookreview #fantasy

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Weekly Update — August 31, 2025 A weekly update as of August 31, 2025 of all the various things I did in the past seven days (reading books/comics/manhwa/manga, watching anime/TV series/movies, and playing video games).

Weekly Update — August 31, 2025 #bookblogger

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Weekly Update — August 10, 2025 A weekly update as of August 10, 2025 of all the various things I did in the past seven days (reading books/comics/manhwa/manga, watching anime/TV series/movies, and playing video games).

Weekly Update — August 10, 2025 #bookblogger

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Weekly Update — July 27, 2025 A weekly update as of July 27, 2025 of all the various things I did in the past seven days (reading books/comics/manhwa/manga, watching anime/TV series/movies, and playing video games).

Weekly Update — July 27, 2025 #bookblogger #booksky

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Superman (2025) Movie Review Title: Superman.Rated: PG. Director: James Gunn.Writer(s): James Gunn.Producer(s): James Gunn & James Safran.Release Date: July 10, 2025.Runtime: 2h9min. Genre(s): Superhero, Action, Adventure.…

#Superman (2025) is a highly entertaining story, full of life and colour, driven by a superhero’s quest for identity and self-discovery amidst political turmoil. #dccomics #moviereview

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Weekly Update — July 6, 2025 A weekly update as of July 6, 2025 of all the various things I did in the past seven days (reading books/comics/manhwa/manga, watching anime/TV series/movies, and playing video games).

Weekly Update — July 6, 2025 #bookblogger #booksky

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My Monthly Anticipation | July 2025 Hello everyone, Who doesn’t love the anticipation of new releases and things that they plan on doing? Every month, there seems to be something new and exciting ready to hit the market for our…

My Monthly Anticipation — July 2025 #bookblogger

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Weekly Update — June 29, 2025 A weekly update as of June 29, 2025 of all the various things I did in the past seven days (reading books/comics/manhwa/manga, watching anime/TV series/movies, and playing video games).

Weekly Update — June 29, 2025 #bookblogger

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Weekly Update — June 22, 2025 A weekly update as of June 22, 2025 of all the various things I did in the past seven days (reading books/comics/manhwa/manga, watching anime/TV series/movies, and playing video games).

Weekly Update — June 22, 2025 #bookblogger #booksky

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The Saga of the Volsungs by Anonymous Title: The Saga of the Volsungs. Writer(s): Anonymous.Translator(s): Jesse L. Byock. Publisher: Penguin Classics.Format: Paperback.Original Release Date: 13th century.Pages: 145.Genre(s): Classic, …

The Saga of the Volsungs by Anonymous #bookreview #mythology

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