Bongbrummie (Matt)

#BooksOf2026 Book number 17

The Persian by David McCloskey

Another great thriller, somewhat overtaken by current events.

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“Accident”

Bloody autocorrect

Yes, came across it by action.

He only wrote 2 books, the other ones being republished.

#BooksOf2026 Book number 16

My Search for Warren Harding by Robert Plunket

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#BoomsOf2026 Book number 15

Foster by Claire Keegan

Another small, but beautifully formed novel.

It was made into the equally fantastic film “The Quiet Girl”.

Check either, or preferably both, out.

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BooksOf2026 Book number 14

Game Of Mirrors by Andrea Camilleri

If in doubt, head to Sicily!

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 13

My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley

Another from the list of small but perfectly formed novels

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 12

Assembly by Natasha Brown

I ‘discovered’ this in an article about the 10 best short contemporary novels.

Natasha also wrote the excellent, Booker Longlisted ‘Universality’

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I was privileged to see John Bramwell perform tonight at the Roisin Dubh in Galway. I have wanted to see him play for such a long time and he was brilliant. Great songs and stories. 😍👏
RIP Henry 🙏

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 11

Half His Age by @jennettemccurdy.bsky.social

A ‘Best books of 2025’ recommendation, and great read, short, punchy & darkly comic chapters.

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My favourite is still “The Crow Road” though , what an opening line..

Got me started on Iain’s books, I’m forever grateful that I picked it up.

Iain Banks’ “The Wasp Factory” is only 99p on kindle.

One of the greatest writers to have come from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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BooksOf2026 Book number 10

Vigil by George Saunders

Nope, not for me I’m afraid. I have long been a fan of George Saunders, but this one did nothing for me.

It’s seems that it is dividing the critics too

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 8

Story Of The Eye by Georges Bataille

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One of my favourite books of 2025 is 99p on Kindle

The Artist by Lucy Steeds

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Simon Calder just bursting to say “Some Decorum In The Forum” on the news today.

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a group of cartoon characters are celebrating a birthday with balloons and a sign that says happy new year . ALT: a group of cartoon characters are celebrating a birthday with balloons and a sign that says happy new year .

A very happy birthday to @adelemitch.bsky.social !

Apologies, I meant metaphor

At least 5-6 references, I’m sure it’s an analogy

#BookOf2026 Book number 7

A short but perfectly formed novel

Very enjoyable, despite its frequent (and unexpected) references to ingrown toenails.

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 7

Helm by Sarah Hall

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 6

The Devil Book by Asta Olivia Nordenhof

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#BooksOf2025 Book number 5

Fun And Games by John Patrick McHugh

I loved this book, but I’m not sure I fully enjoyed being back in the mind of a 17 year old boy…

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Roxy in the #Traitors

BooksOf2026 Book number 4

Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor

Something a bit different from my usual fare, a refreshing change

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The absolute joy when someone enjoys your book. Thank you so much for letting me know @bongbrummie.bsky.social

If you like dark, family tales you, too, might like #TheLostThumb 💛📚💛

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 3

The Lost Thumb by @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social

Another fabulous read from Orla Owen

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#BooksOf2026 Book number 2

You Are Here by David Nicholls

Another great read, I blitzed through this in a day, by the pool.

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Totally deserved 👍🏻