Just finishing a French non-fiction book about fragility and how it can change the world and then I am not sure although thinking of breaking into Septology by Jon Fosse.

I am such a huge fan of Jon Fosse and I always want to read him aloud. It is like poetry in every word. Sensational stuff though I have not read this one yet.

This is a stunning novel which does not let you go until the end.

I have just bought Buckeye on the kindle sale so that is good to know. Thank you

Tough choice but possibly The Safekeep by Yael Van der Wouden

We did thank you.

Happy to be a book enabler 😁

It is simply sensational. #devonbookhour

I read that earlier this year. I liked it but controversially I think it is not his best work. The Trees is a great novel: dark but very very funny.

Well our time is up. Thank you @george23-smith.bsky.social and @angelabklvr.bsky.social for the company. See you all next week. Happy reading. #devonvookhour

Aaah that would explain why I have not read her 😂: does not sound like my jam. I also loved the Morning Star and really loved it although it was a while ago. #devonbookhour

Very small crowd again tonight but it is all about quality rather than quantity #devonbookhour Thank you for joining. Still 10 minutes for you all to be here. What has been your standout read so far in 2025?

My favourite Xmas film by far 🥰

Indeed it is. I like being a book enabler 😁

Christmas reading is fun … I somehow never get round to it. What stories will you read? #devonbookhour

I am reading As You Were by Elaine Feeney which is superb. Hoping to finish it tonight. Next I am not sure but thinking maybe an Isabel Allende as I have 3 on my shelf.

Sounds good. Love Knausgaard but never read Catriona Ward. Tell me more about both of them #devonbookhour

Ooo I have not heard of her either. Feeney is an Irish writer. Very beautiful writing and writes eloquently about grief. #devonbookhour

As we are approaching Christmas I was wondering if anyone had a wish list they are hoping to find under the tree? I have sent my husband with a very long list 😁. Top of the picks is Flesh by David Szalay and also Dreamcount by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche #devonbookhour #booksky #📚💙🦋

My first read is As You Were by Elaine Feeney which is marvellous. #booksky 💙📚 #BookishQOTD

Good evening #devonbookhour I am in charge tonight: god help us all 😂. What is everyone reading on this 1st day of December? I am halfway through As You Were by Elaine Feeney which I am absolutely loving.

Right @devonbookclub.bsky.social gang. I am in charge tonight from 8pm so who is with me for #devonbookhour ? Tell me your book news. And if you have never joined before please come along. We are a friendly bunch and all you need is to love talking books 😍💙📚#booksky

I read Seascraper by Benjamin Wood - amazing and One Boat by Jonathan Buckley which was just ok I would say.

It is quirky but not all of his books are. The only ones I have seen in translation are The Henry Pick Mystery and Charlotte. Both are great. Definitely recommend him. He is prolific and brilliant.

Still about 75 so loads 😄

I can definitely do the first as I will be on leave and can try and do the 24th if I am home on time which I should be.

I could give it a go 😁

Would love to sadly I leave my house around 6.30 and never get back until around 7pm so not much time for tea. Will find a day though.

The French novel is this one. I am a big fan of Foenkinos so loving it.

Am good thank you. Had a little foray in Croatia, Austria and Burma recently. For some reason I have also read a number of Norwegian novels in the last few weeks. All 3 amazing. #devonbookhour