Raye

I was really disciplined because I lost my job in November (am now working again though)...but I am already looking through lists for more to buy later on, have 4 preorders arriving this month that I purchased earlier in '24.

YouTube video by Raye Loves Reading An Interview with Author Elba Luz | #booktalk

I am back with another bookish episode of the podcast. This time, it's an interview with author Elba Luz about her debut novel, Build a Girlfriend. We talk about everything from writing inspiration to pets and family, so give it a whirl.

#booksky #books #authorinterview

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She loves the smell (and taste) of paper...

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I'm currently reading Neuromancer, the first scifi choice for our bookclub.

YouTube video by Raye Loves Reading 25 books for 2025 | an interesting selection #books #2025tbr

As ever, it's all about the books and my latest video is no different. 25 books I will be reading in 2025...

Fill your bookshelves!

#booksky 💙📚
#booktube
#2025tbr

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I start a new job on Monday so this week I have been getting up a little bit earlier in order to adjust to being back at work. I was incredibly lucky to find a job before I became officially unemployed and cannot wait to start fresh with my new company.

#newjob #notredundant #newyearnewme

2024: A story in books Visit the post for more.

The old year is gone, and the new year has begun...so now's the perfect time to take a look back at what was in 2024...with a review of my reads over the last 12 months.

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#bookreviews
#books
#2024reading

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I think that everyone has their go-to. I read pretty much every genre, though I prefer crime (a la Christie) to the darker stuff that many enjoy.

Thrillers and action. My friend is on that same journey right now.

Is there a particular novel you're considering on the TBR? I have a NYE tradition, I pick a book from my 80s bodice ripper shelf. Today I am just finishing the last of my big reads for the year and contemplating my 25 for 2025.

I would say probably. I wonder how many are bots, or maybe sad people who have nothing better to do with their time. Me, I am focusing on which book to read next and waiting for my new job contract to arrive in my inbox!

I've had a few of those. Was followed early on by fake Kevin Costner!

The time has come for the last episode of 2024. I hope you find a few treasures in this one.

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#books
#podcast
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Being Bookish Podcast · Raye · Avid reader, big book lover. I love recommending books, and l never spoil the ending. Episodes released every other Monday.

Tune in to Being Bookish tomorrow for the last book-related episode of 2024. I am going to be talking about my favourites from the year, so you won't want to miss it.

#booksky 📚 #bookreviews #podcast

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One day left to get a recording of you talking about your 2024 read in to beingbookishpod@gmail.com for my end of year podcast...

#booksky #favouritebooks #2024reads

There's still time. Get a recording of you talking about your favourite 2024 read to me by 28th December...

#booksky #books #favouritebook

YouTube video by Raye Loves Reading Rivals Season 1 FULL REVIEW | Finally! #bookvsmovie #fullreview

For the last few days I feel as though I have been doing nothing but staring at a screen, so here's what I was working on, a video about TV's #Rivals vs the book. What did I think?

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#booksky #booktube #disneyplus #hulu #bonkbusters #watchnow

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Today is one for editing. Yesterday, I recorded my end-of-year favourites video and a review of Rivals (I've been working on that one since October). Keep an eye out for them both on YouTube. I finally feel organised!

#booktube #booksky #bookreviews

I love fruitcake if it doesn't have raisins or currants in it! I personally find Christmas fruitcake too dense and heavy and always remember it being so sweet courtesy of the marzipan and royal icing. I now make an almond, sultana and cherry fruitcake which I find lighter and less overwhelming.

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What was your favourite book this year? Whether released in 2024 or 1924, I'd love to hear about it, and so would my listeners! Send me a recording of you talking about your favourite as part of my end-of-year round-up...beingbookishpod@gmail.com

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It's the second to last episode of the year, and this time I'm talking about #thebookthatwouldntburn.

Give it a listen now.

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I love it. The more the merrier, right?

From Ash and Blood by Jennifer L Armentrout

Are you ready? The penultimate episode of 2024 is released tomorrow. So get your headphones on and listen to the next episode of Being Bookish.

#booksky #podcast #bookreviews

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And that's why I bought more shelves, but in years gone by my book unhauls made me cry. Picture of your current shelving situation?

Thank you. I mucked it up three times, but managed to get there eventually.

There's always at least one absolute t*** who tries to rain on a perfectly good parade. I hope that it was an incredible golden birthday.

Sorted my bookcases this morning. They look good and have been done in a way that gives them room to grow without too much messing about.

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##shelfie

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Tomorrow marks the end of week 2 searching for a new role. I also say goodbye to a very good friend as she is laid to rest. November was not a good month, but I find myself hoping that as one door is slammed shut, maybe somewhere another door is being pushed slightly ajar.

Today is a day to get things done. At Christmas, my family has large Yorkshires with the roast and hundreds of iced biscuits... By end of play today, both will be ready to go in my freezer.

If you go somewhere for Christmas, what do you take?

#Christmas 🎄 #baking 🍪

I may have lost my job, but new books are my one luxury