@karlou72.bsky.social
UK book blogger at Hair Past A Freckle, book reviewer on Alfred FM. Primary school ELSA/SEN TA https://linktr.ee/HairPastAFreckle
'With its compulsive plot and first-rate characterisation, Gallery of the Dead is a thought-provoking, exciting thriller from start to finish'
#BookReview Gallery of the Dead by Chris Carter
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Every Saturday, I have the pleasure of recommending a book I've enjoyed to listeners of Alfred radio and podcast. This week I've chosen Never Tear Us Apart by @rowancoleman.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/0S34... (from approx 53:53) @hodderfiction.bsky.social
02.11.2025 16:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1Thank you Karen! Great review for Criminal Poetry on this Halloween 👻 🎃
31.10.2025 08:49 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Something a little different on my blog today, with my #BookReview of Criminal Poetry: Crhyme Time by F.E. Birch @effiemerryl.bsky.social
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31.10.2025 13:20 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0If you still need to convincing to pick up a copy of #Snowblind #Fadeout, READ THIS REVIEW!
'Fadeout is a poignant, compelling portrait of the detective as a young man; Ari Thór Arason will always hold a special place in my heart and I loved every moment of this unexpected reunion.'
'I found Snowblind an unsettling read, perhaps because I suffer mildly from claustrophobia myself, the overwhelming sense of being trapped in this dark little town was palpable. I became so immersed in this world, in which the landscape was as much as character as the people of Siglufjörður'
28.10.2025 11:18 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0'Ari Thór's sense of isolation at this news is immediately palpable, he's in a strange town, one that views outsiders with suspicion and he somehow has to learn to work within this tight-knit community but if nothing happens how can he ever hope to be accepted?'
#Snowblind #Fadeout
#Snowblind #Fadeout is an ABSOLUTE staple for any #Mystery #TBR!!
'In this novel he is a rookie officer who, when he accepts a job offer, must move away from Reykjavik and his girlfriend, and adapt to life in Siglufjörður, a quiet fishing village in the far north of the country.'
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' Lilja Sigurdardóttir's beautifully perceptive writing ensures these complicated, flawed individuals are vibrantly, authentically real throughout.'
*SWOONING* Over this review of @liljawriter.bsky.social's #BlackAsDeath t Lorenza Garcia!
Looking for your next fave series? THIS is it!
'We already know there can't be a happy ending of course but there is some resolution and perhaps even a little hope. Black as Death is an outstanding finale to a brilliant series but I hope Lilja Sigurdardóttir will forgive me when I say I'll always keep my fingers crossed for more'
#BlackAsDeath
THIS!!
'Lorenza Garcia's seamless translation which sees the narrative flows effortlessly. In an attempt to distract herself from her constant thoughts of Ísafold, Áróra immerses herself in Daniel's financial case, and this sub-plot is just as satisfyingly perplexing.'
#BlackAsDeath is out NOW!
'Black as Death is the fifth and final book in Lilja Sigurdardóttir's superb An Áróra Investigation series and the series comes full circle as Áróra finally discovers exactly what happened to her sister, Ísafold. Although I've always recommended reading this series in order...'
#BlackAsDeath
It's my pleasure, Lilja – I loved it! 🥰
28.10.2025 11:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I'm thrilled to be sharing my #BookReview of TWO #AriThor stories today with the fabulous 10th Anniversary Edition of #Snowblind AND a prequel, #Fadeout hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/10/snow... Thank you #RagnarJonasson @orendabooks.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social #Bluesky 💙📚
28.10.2025 09:11 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 4
#BookReview #BlackAsDeath by @liljawriter.bsky.social hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/10/blac... @orendabooks.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social #booksky 💙📚
27.10.2025 23:27 — 👍 8 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 4
#BookReview #NoSafePlaceToHide by @murraybailey.bsky.social
'No Safe Place to Hide is Murray Bailey at his best and this is a dynamic, compulsive thriller from start to finish. Highly recommended.' #Booksky 📚💙
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I'm delighted to be sharing my #BookReview of My Girl by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social for the Compulsive Readers blogathon today. hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/10/my-g... @tracyfenton.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social
13.10.2025 17:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#BookReview Looking for a spooky read? My weekend book recommendation for Alfred FM radio and podcast this week is The Howling by @mjmalone.bsky.social
thisisalfred.com/podcast/the-... (from approx 55:34) @orendabooks.bsky.social #Booksky 💙📚
It's my pleasure! xx
10.10.2025 20:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0What a lovely review!
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#BookReview Never Tear Us Apart by @rowancoleman.bsky.social 'a richly imaginative, compelling tale exploring love, family and belonging; I thought it was wonderful and highly recommend it.'
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David Headley, MD of Goldsboro Books is wearing a great jacket with a t-shirt underneath. He is in his bookshop, standing in front of a small crowd of people and giving a speech.
#Booksky 💙📚Had a great time last night celebrating the @goldsborobooks.bsky.social Glass Bell Award 2025. Huge congratulations to the winner, A Little Trickerie by Rosanna Pike! 🍾
03.10.2025 18:24 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
#BookReview The Waterfall by Gareth Rubin 'one of the most engaging, memorable books I've read this year.' hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-... @simonschusteruk.bsky.social @annerandomthings.bsky.social #Booksky 📚💙
02.10.2025 14:41 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
My book recommendation for Alfred FM radio and podcast this week is Deadman's by Kate Rhodes. thisisalfred.com/podcast/the-... (from approx 55:00) @orendabooks.bsky.social #Booksky 💙📚
28.09.2025 17:44 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#CoverReveal Deception by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social will be published by @simonschusteruk.bsky.social on 4th June 2026. See the cover, blurb and links to pre-order here; hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/09/dece... @tracyfenton.bsky.social #Booksky 💙📚
19.09.2025 15:47 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I'm thrilled to be taking part in the #CoverReveal for Little Secrets by @victoriagoldman.bsky.social today. This locked-room mystery set in a former prison that's been converted into a luxury hotel sounds fabulous, I can't wait to read it!
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I'm sharing my #BookReview of Anything For Her by @jackjordanbooks.bsky.social for the Compulsive Readers #blogathon today. hairpastafreckle72.blogspot.com/2025/09/anyt... @tracyfenton.bsky.social @simonschusteruk.bsky.social #Booksky 💙📚
15.09.2025 21:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
I've chosen The Final Vow by @mwcraven.bsky.social as my reading recommendation for Alfred FM radio and podcast this week. Listen from approx 54:34, if you'd like to hear why I loved it.
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#BookReview.#Blogathon I Am Death by Chris Carter. ' a graphic, nightmare-fuelled thriller from start to finish.'
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