Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for The Deadly Inheritance Of Everest MacDonald by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/10/06/a... @orendabooks.bsky.socialportable-magic.comAJ West: The Deadly Inheritance Of Everest MacDonaldToday I’m joining the blog tour for The Deadly Inheritance Of Everest MacDonald. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my cop… 111
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Today's #MusicMonday is a track that's popped up on my algorithm a few times over the last few weeks. I've enjoyed listening to Florence Road and this is one of my favourite tracks. portable-magic.com/2026/10/05/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #132 – Pocketful of rainWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The final book in my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust was The Treatment by Sarah Moorhead. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/10/02/s...portable-magic.comSarah Moorhead: The TreatmentBlurb: The future of law enforcement has arrived, courtesy of private health contractor Janus Justice. Their ground-breaking ‘Offender Treatment Programme’ has been hailed as the most e… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for The Cutting by Michael J Malone. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/10/01/m... @orendabooks.bsky.socialportable-magic.comMichael J Malone: The CuttingToday I’m delighted to be joining the blog tour for The Cutting. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb:… 121
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026For my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust, today I'm reviewing The Blood Of Eziliath, edited by Charlotte Langtree. portable-magic.com/2026/09/30/c...portable-magic.comCharlotte Langtree (editor) : The Blood Of EziliathBlurb: When an ancient prophecy comes to pass, the splintered kingdoms of Hekalis are in grave danger. Torish, God of the Below, was warned not to dally with the dead. Now, he is gone, killed by th… 001
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On Portable Magic today I'm reviewing The Heeding by Rob Cowen for my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. portable-magic.com/2026/09/29/r...portable-magic.comRob Cowen: The HeedingBlurb: The world changed in 2020. Gradually at first, then quickly and irreversibly, the patterns by which we once lived altered completely.Across home and town, allotment and moorland, The He… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Today's #MusicMonday has been an earworm since I went to see James B Partridge's Primary School Bangers. It may not be the track @portybelle.bsky.social expected me to take away from this show, but I hope everyone enjoys it! portable-magic.com/2026/09/28/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #131 – You may think that you’re a player but you’re completely lostWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 131
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026For my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust, my next review is Careless People by Sarah Wynn Williams: portable-magic.com/2026/09/25/s...portable-magic.comSarah Wynn Williams: Careless PeopleBlurb: Sarah Wynn-Williams joined Facebook believing the company could change things for the better. Instead, what she encountered over seven years was so shocking that Meta obtained a legal order … 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Today I'm joining the paperback blog tour for The Winter Job by Antti Tuomainen. I'm resharing my review which I originally wrote in October 2025. portable-magic.com/2026/09/24/a...portable-magic.comAntti Tuomainen: The Winter JobToday I’m joining the paperback blog tour for The Winter Job. I’m resharing the review I originally wrote in October 2025 with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda B… 001
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for Secrets On The Fells by Cath Staimcliffe. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/09/23/c...portable-magic.comCath Staimcliffe: Secrets On The FellsToday I’m joining the blog tour for Secrets On The Fells. My review is written with thanks to Zoe O’Farrell for inviting me on the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Last week, when I went to see Evanescence, they were supported by Poppy. I had a look at some of Poppy's material and I liked what I found. portable-magic.com/2026/09/21/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #130 – It burrows like a summer tickWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 010
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Yesterday on Portable Magic I reviewed Bluff by Francine Toon which contributed to my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. portable-magic.com/2026/09/16/f...portable-magic.comFrancine Toon: BluffBlurb: In this corner of Fife, summer nights meant parties on wind-blown beaches, wrapped in hoodies and denim jackets, pretending you weren’t cold in the stubborn evening light. JOANIE, 2013. … 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing Head North by Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram for my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. portable-magic.com/2026/09/15/a...portable-magic.comAndy Burnham & Steve Rotheram: Head NorthBlurb: From transforming health and social care to boosting education and making our economy work better for everyone, Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlines his ambitious plan to help fix Britain. W… 020
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026On Tuesday, I saw Evanescence in Leeds, and they were brilliant. Today's #MusicMonday is one of the tracks that stuck with me from their set. portable-magic.com/2026/09/14/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #129 – You didn’t know that I could flyWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for The Last Tenant by Eva Bjorg Aegisdottir. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/09/14/e... @orendabooks.bsky.socialportable-magic.comEva Bjorg Aegisdottir: The Last TenantToday I’m joining the blog tour for The Last Tenant. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Trust … 122
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust continues with my review of Powerless by Lauren Roberts: portable-magic.com/2026/09/09/l...portable-magic.comLauren Roberts: PowerlessBlurb: Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed.Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. … 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Ooh interesting! I'll check it out, thank you. 010
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026As many of you will know, I'm taking part in the September Reading Challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. I'm trying to read more from genres I don't usually read and the first book I chose is The Maiden by Kate Foster. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/09/08/k...portable-magic.comKate Foster: The MaidenBlurb: In the end, it did not matter what I said at my trial. No one believed me.Edinburgh, 1679. Lady Christian is arrested and charged with the murder of her lover, James Forrester. News of … 010
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Thank you for your comment! Good luck with the interview! Where would you recommend I go next with this author? 111
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 07/09/2026On Tuesday, I went to see Heathers The Musical, so today's #MusicMonday is one of my favourite tracks from the show. portable-magic.com/2026/09/07/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #128 – I’m not Bonnie, you’re not ClydeWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 010
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Yesterday I joined the blog tour for Split Second by @rcbridgestock.bsky.social With apologies for the late share, this is my review: portable-magic.com/2026/09/01/r...portable-magic.comRC Bridgestock: Split SecondToday I’m taking part in the blog tour for Split Second. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: Wh… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Today's #MusicMonday had to be Dolly, didn't it? portable-magic.com/2026/08/31/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #127 – It’s a rich man’s gameWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Today on Portable Magic I'm sharing my review of Dear Darling by Ella King as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge: portable-magic.com/2026/08/26/e... #20BOS26portable-magic.comElla King: Dear DarlingThis review is written with thanks to the publisher for my copy of Dear Darling via Netgalley. Blurb: Dear Darling… So begins the letter from Daniel Prior. The man Lauren had sex with when sh… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Today on Portable Magic I'm announcing my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. I'd be so grateful for any sponsors or recommendations for books that are outside my comfort zone. portable-magic.com/2026/08/25/s...portable-magic.comSeptember Reading Challenge for The Teenage Cancer Trust.September is just a week away, and this year I’m pleased to be joining the September Reading Challenge for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Each participant sets a personal challenge for themselves,… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The Lilacs have been in my algorithm this week and I've really enjoyed listening to them. Today's track is one of my favourite The Lilacs tracks. portable-magic.com/2026/08/24/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #126 – I see through all your anticsWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Today's #MusicMonday is the product of an interesting Weezer rabbit hole in which I found myself on Friday. portable-magic.com/2026/08/17/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #125 – One look in the mirror and I’m tickled pinkWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026My next review for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Heavenfield by LJ Ross: portable-magic.com/2026/08/13/l... #20BOS26portable-magic.comLJ Ross: HeavenfieldBlurb: The hunter becomes the hunted…When a man is found dead at the remote church of Heavenfield, DCI Ryan is the only other person for miles around. The police have no weapon, no motive and no ot… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for Ghost Notes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/08/12/d... @orendabooks.bsky.socialportable-magic.comDoug Johnstone: Ghost NotesToday I am so excited to be sharing my review for the blog tour of Ghost Notes. It’s written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the … 262
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Today I'm reviewing The Death Row Club by VA Vazquez as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. portable-magic.com/2026/08/11/v...portable-magic.comVA Vazquez: The Death Row ClubThis review is written with thanks to the publisher for my copy of The Death Row Club via Netgalley. Blurb: SOME THINGS RUN IN THE BLOOD…A darkly twisted debut thriller for fans of Riley Sager and … 020
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Following their headline gig at Kirkstall Abbey last week, this week it's the turn of the Maccabees on #MusicMonday, and this track is one of my favourites by them. portable-magic.com/2026/08/10/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #124 – Put the stars in our eyesWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Yesterday I posted my review of Murder At The Lunatics' Ball by RS Leonard for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. portable-magic.com/2026/08/06/r...portable-magic.comRS Leonard: Murder At The Lunatics’ BallBlurb: A Victorian asylum. A woman imprisoned. A deadly secret.England, 1875. London journalist, Harris Mortimer, visits a Hampshire lunatic asylum to investigate society’s treatment of the i… 010
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for The Mermaid's Cry by Kate Rhodes. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/08/04/k... @orendabooks.bsky.socialportable-magic.comKate Rhodes: The Mermaid’s CryToday I’m joining the blog tour for The Mermaid’s Cry. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb… 144
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 03/08/2026On Friday, I went to a gig headlined by The Maccabees at Kirkstall Abbey. One of the supporting acts was The Mystery Jets. I enjoyed them and I've enjoyed listening to them more over the weekend so today's track had become a bit of an earworm. portable-magic.com/2026/08/03/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #123 – You mix your magic potionWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026The next review in my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Twenty Years Buried by Michelle Kidd. portable-magic.com/2026/07/30/m...portable-magic.comMichelle Kidd: Twenty Years BuriedBlurb: An absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist.The call comes in the early hours. Human remains have been discovered in a suitcase, dumped on the muddy banks of the River Thames.… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026On Thursday, I saw the Flaming Lips in Halifax. It was surreal, but a lot of fun and I'm sharing one of their tracks for #MusicMonday today. portable-magic.com/2026/07/27/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #122 – She’ll make you breakfastWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Today it's my turn on the blog tour for The Woman Who Wasn't There by @whusseyauthor.bsky.social. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/24/w...portable-magic.comWilliam Hussey: The Woman Who Wasn’t ThereToday I’m joining the blog tour for The Woman Who Wasn’t There. My review is written with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me on the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of the… 011
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 21/07/2026My next book for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Caller Unknown by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/21/g...portable-magic.comGillian McAllister: Caller UnknownThis review is written with thanks to Penguin for my copy of Caller Unknown. Blurb; A road trip across America with her teenage daughter was meant to be much-needed bonding time for Simone before L… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A few weeks ago I went to Bradford Live for the first time and saw OMD. I didn't know many of their songs before the gig, but I enjoyed it very much so I'm sharing one of their tracks for #MusicMonday today. portable-magic.com/2026/07/20/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #121 – Sex and lies can’t bring me downWelcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 111
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Today it's publication day for Hide And Seek by Chris Carter! Here is all the information you need: portable-magic.com/2026/07/16/c...portable-magic.comChris Carter: Hide And SeekHappy publication day to Chris Carter and Hide And Seek. I’m sharing some information about this new novel from one of my favourite authors with thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me to join… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. portable-magic.com/2026/07/14/l...portable-magic.comLiz Nugent: The Truth About Ruby CooperThis review is written with thanks to Penguin for my copy of The Truth About Ruby Cooper via Netgalley. Blurb: If my sister hadn’t been beautiful, none of it would have happened. Ruby Cooper and he… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 13/07/2026On Thursday, I went to see the UK premiere of Something Rotten in Manchester. I loved it, and today's #MusicMonday is one of my favourite tracks from the soundtrack: portable-magic.com/2026/07/13/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #120 – Why aren’t they talking?Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for From The Shadows by GR Halliday. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/07/g...portable-magic.comGR Halliday: From The ShadowsToday I’m joining the blog tour for From The Shadows. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to the publisher for my copy of the book. Blurb: Seve… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Yesterday I went to see David Gray at the Piece Hall. I only knew one song when he started, so as I posted in advance, that's today's #MusicMonday song. portable-magic.com/2026/07/06/m...portable-magic.com#MusicMonday #119 – Saturday I’m running wild.Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo… 000
Kate Eveleigh @bantambookworm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Today I'm joining the blog tour for Love, After All by Ewald Arenz. Here's my review: portable-magic.com/2026/07/03/e... @orendabooks.bsky.socialportable-magic.comEwald Arenz: Love, After AllToday I’m joining the blog tour for Love, After All. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the blog tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: When C… 211
