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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Goodreads tells me that I've now read 900 books since I started recording them in 2010 (though some predates that period). My 900th book was The Mermaid Of The Black Conch. An enjoyable read. I'll have to look back and pick out some favourites. What are you reading this weekend?

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Just finished this. So much in there to think about, the debate about the justification for war an allegory for our internal struggle. Can be understood in many ways but the central idea of dharma, of selfless duty (?) is at its core. Next, the epic poem, The Mahabharata.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Happy Monday everyone. I am pleased to announce the two winners of Paris, Address Unknown are Em Hensby and Tracey Poulter - congratulations to them and thank you to everyone who entered the draw. If you do read the book I'd love to know what you think of it.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

If you love a gripping psychological thriller you might want to enter the last two days of our giveaway of Rachel Nacer's debut, Paris, Address Unknown. Set in Paris it explores what happens when curiosity becomes an obsession. RT quoting the title to enter by 5PM tomorrow,

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Look forward to reading it in due course

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

@annorawinterspoet.bsky.social Hi Annora and a warm welcome to our Devon Book Club community. Any great reads on the go at present?

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hi Sarah. Hope all is well with you. Good luck with the #giveaway

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

If you’d like a fast-paced psychological thriller set in 1990s Paris take a look at this debut by Rachel Nacer. To celebrate the launch Rachel is offering two copies of Paris,Address Unknown in a giveaway. Just RT, quoting the title, by 5PM Sunday 16th (UK Only I'm afraid)

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Sorry to hear that. Hope you soon recover.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Hi. No I haven't but will add to my list. Thanks for sharing

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Hi all. I'm travelling again throughout July and part of August. So, together with small numbers of participants through these long summer evenings, I've decided to pause #devonbookhour . I'll let you know when it restarts. But we'll keep posting about books. Happy reading 🙂

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Awww. Well, I'm even more sad I can't get a copy then.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Thanks. Istros don't have the Eliade book. Think I'll have to give up on that one sadly

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Haha - about 20 degrees cooler here than a few days ago. Hope you don't melt too much. Tell me, did you recommend The Forbidden Forest to me (by Mircea Eliade). I can't find a copy anywhere - and its £200 on Amazon!

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

@abotlafia.bsky.social Hi Abulafia - look forward to your posts - maybe tte book will now become clearer to me!

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Thanks Trina. I'm just back this week then away again for all of July (retirmeent is so tough!) I'll take a look. If you like it that much, it must be good

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Our hour is up - thanks as always for your company. If you couldn't join in tonight, do let us know what you're reading over the next few days #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Look forward to hearing about what your book group thinks #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I enjoyed The Name Of The Rose many years ago, which is why I decided to read this one. At over 600 pages it was a big commitment for something that didn't really do it for me. I rarely DNF a book, and it was good enough to keep going, but it rather lost me, sadly #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Sounds like it has plenty to recommend it. Not heard of the writer. Is she new or established? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A relatively short book - written in teh 1940s I think - set in and about SA - apartheid, economy, a tragedy in two families and the loss of parts fo S. Africa to drought, overfarming and too many cows for the land to sustain. So beautifully written #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I'm keen to read The Forbidden Forest by Rumanian writer Mircea Eliade but can't find it anywhere. If anyone knows where to get a copy (without breaking the bank!) I'd love to hear from you #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

That is sad - hope you find a minute or two soon to get back to it. #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Hi Kev. How are you and what are you reading atr the moment/ #DEVONBOOKHOUR

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I like the sound of that #devonbookhour You do find some interesting, slightly off the radar, books to read. I love hearing about them.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

@george23-smith.bsky.social Think it was Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit - didn't realise she wrote horror too #devonbookhour The premise sounds intriguing

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I've read something by her before but I can't place the title. This one sounds fun #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Am ploughing my way through my Goodreads TBR list (like you, no doubt, I have others). The first 2 are the last from my 2019 list and the next 3 from 2020. Many of my list have been your recommendations - if you've a wionderful book to add to my list, do tell me #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Fortunately, I absolutely loved Cry, The Beloved Country. A classic from SA writer, Alan Paton, I thought it was wonderful - understated, yet powerful. Again, anyone else read it? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

After a two week break I'm excited to hear your book news, especially any wonderful reads. I finished Umberto Eco's Foucaults Pendulum. I'd been wanting to read it for years and finally got to it - have to say I found it tough going. Anyone else read it? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Also, welcome to @ian-dartmoor.bsky.social Great to have you with us. Where in Devon are you? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I see you're online @marinasofia.bsky.social long time no speak - how are you and how is Berlin? #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Good evening everyone - a little cooler this week than last! Hope you are all well. Going live with this week's #devonbookhour. Who's with me tonight?

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Going live in 5 with this week's #devonbookhour. Hope to see you there between 8 and 9. What's your book news this week?

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Back from my sailing trip and ready for a great catch-up on all your book news this evening from 8PM- join us on #devonbookhour. I just finished a wonderful 5 star book - more about it later. What was your last outstanding read?

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Such extremes of weather. Hope you find some cool somewhere.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happily completed my sailing course but am going to be back a few days later than originally planned so I'm afraid I won't be hosting #devonbookhour this evening. Hope you're all enjoying this wonderful sunshine.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A reminder that unless someone is happy to host, there will be no #devonbookhour tomorrow as I'm sailing on the high seas (well, the Solent)

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George Smith @george23-smith.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#devonbookhour First book I read by Catriona was The Last House On Needless Street, I really enjoyed it as did all my family. My eldest daughter usually gets me the latest one for birthdays and Christmas. You'd probably like James Fearnley's memoir of his time in The Pogues, plenty of chaos.

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Coming to the end of our hour and what a busy one - both here and on BlueSky. As always, thanks for your freindship and company and have a great book (and other) week. Next week I'm on a sailing course so if anyone feels like hosting, let me know #devonbookhour

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Devon Book Club @devonbookclub.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Yes - she certainly comes from interesting stock. I love SA books too - 100 Years of Solitude is among my favourites #devonbookhour

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