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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Coming Sept 08 2026 and it’s a Booker Prize nominated title. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ It shares the last days of David who, struggling with dementia, has opted for assisted death. #AlwaysReading #BookAddict #BookSky

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Loved this so much. Five star read for me. Devoured it in less than 24h. Currently on sale for $1.99 CAD on Amazon CA. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It’s definitely a different read. I am used to books from the Bizarro genre and the surprises that typically erupt in the storytelling. This one delivers on the WTF and squick factors. 1/2 #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReadibg

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I’ve been just resting and rolling with the punches as storms took out our power. Migraines didn’t help. I’m back to being able to read though and made my way through these in the last few days. Fight Club is a reread. Love Chuck Palahniuk. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

No power and it’s incredibly hot but I have a good book, nature sounds outside my window, and a few more hours of daylight. Also the summer challenge is here! #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading #SilverLinings

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

My current read, set in Zululand. Author is from Johannesburg. That cover.. ❤️ I fear this is going to be an all-nighter. It has me hooked. The prose is beautiful. I also enjoy the sprinkling of Zulu throughout. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read this over 4 decades. Firm favourite and it had been a few years since my last reread. Spring challenge completed. Looking forward to checking out the summer challenge. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Still a week or so away but wanted to reshare my thoughts on this book I read back in March. Release date is July 07. #BlueSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading #ARC #Reviewer

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I wasn’t sure I’d get the spring challenge done. I’m at 11/12 achievements though and I should get the 12th in the next 24 hours. During this challenge I had a hospitalization and have been slowly recovering. Looking forward to the summer challenge. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I greatly enjoyed this novel. It’s well paced and the balance between revealing the story, and building the characters is admirable. I just finished it and I’m going to miss the characters. I’ll be looking up other Jennifer Murphy titles soon. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Really enjoying Night Circus but paused for a while. Then because I couldn’t sleep I dipped into Algospeak and I *know* I shouldn’t have started a book on etymology and pop culture at 3:30am but 🤷🏻‍♀️ #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is a favourite of mine now. It’s honestly made me rethink previous five stars because it’s reset the bar. It’s set during the Covid pandemic and deals with serial race-motivated killings, hungry ghosts, and much more. It is just fantastically written. #booksky #alwaysreading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I wonder where my copy of The Stand is? Intuition: move those 4 books… Behold, the 1150 page wonder that is the Complete and Uncut Edition.. Soon my pretty (still dealing with medication caused blurred vision so reading kids titles including picture books) #booksky #bookaddict #alwaysreading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

It’s been a while. I was admitted to hospital 3.5 weeks ago with a life threatening infection. After 3 weeks on 2 IV antibiotics known as last resorts, I was considered okay for oral antibiotic and home because hospital acquired infections are a thing. 1/2

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

When you really want to read but your severe infection has you in the hospital for weeks and you can’t find the energy. I miss home. Miss my family (human and furbabies alike) #BookAddict #BookwormDown

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Didn’t take a book out with me today but that’s okay. I swung by my fav Indie used & new bookstore to grab this they had under the counter for me. I loved Project Hail Mary and thought I’d read this one too. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #IndieBookshops

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

My current reads. Really getting caught up in Monsters in the Archives but also really finding Mitford’s delve into the death business fascinating too and it’s really confirmed what I was leaning towards when that day comes. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

This quirky, fun, original read was one I couldn’t put down. It entertained and squicked on so many levels but raises interesting questions on the subjects of weight, prejudice, and just how far we would go to feel ‘normal’. Recommended. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict #FiveStarFav

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It gets 4 stars as it was easy to read and follow, in spite of multiple pain-filled days that would mean giving up on some books. It kept my interest on difficult days and I’d read another by this author. I’m not a mystery convert yet. Recommendations? #bookaddict #alwaysreading #BookSky

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The writing invites emotion and longing. It piques curiosity and in the later pages, I fell in love with her garden. I wish winter would leave so that I may tend to our yard. Reading Han Kang’s accounts has inspired me. A beautiful mix of writings. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

First 2026 reading challenge complete. That was fun. It helped me to shake up my TBR a bit. #BookSky #Goodreads #AlwaysReading #BookAddict #ReadingChallenge

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am sad to have reached the end of this title. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience though the subject isn’t light. It was fascinating, informative, engaging, and I’ll be thinking about it for a long time to come. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #NonFiction #Favourite

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Why I’ll never give up Indie bookshops. I got this beauty in 2024 or 2025. It’s the 100th Anniversary edition of Montcalm & Wolfe. I’m going to learn a lot. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #History ❤️

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I’m still deep into this one and my only challenge is not giving into the urge to go watch the movies referenced. Esp. Apartment 7A, Immaculate, First Omen, and Creep 1&2 which I’ve not seen. I’m loving this read. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #ARC #Horror #Feminism

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Oof. I’m gonna have a book hangover. This is releasing in April and the cover in no way prepared me for the ride! Easily a top read for 2026. #bookaddict #alwaysreading #booksky #netgalley #AtriaBooks

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Autistic Athletic Trainer @autistic-atc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

It is a really great book. Just saw the movie tonight and they did a pretty good job with it

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

My current reads. I’m finding Mixed Marriage Project a bit dry, Tyranny of False Choices is great but current pain levels impede my appreciation, and I just jumped into Scream With Me which I’m practically inhaling. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading #CurrentlyReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I *know* that I’m late to this party. Life has been challenging for a few years and I just got around to reading this fast favourite. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Addictive & riveting. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

5/5⭐️ exquisite, powerful, thought-provoking, original, challenging, beautiful even when brutal. I had to pause and savour the writing. I appreciated the provocative and unsettling writing. I’ll definitely reread this take on a world without white people. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

This one was unexpected. I predicted some results but enough was twisty and unexpected that I didn’t feel cheated. I actually audibly gasped and that is not typically me. I enjoyed the sneak peek into the sequel which is due in May. I can’t wait. 4/5⭐️ #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I’ve been buried in books again. Lots of good reads. I have finished Project Hail Mary and it is easily one of my top favourites in decades of reading. I know I’ll be revisiting it a lot over my lifetime. #BookSky #AddictedtoReading #BookAddict #AlwaysReading #FiveStarFav

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Cute reads. I Love You Little Cub is already out and is great for a bedtime read. 4 stars. Where’s Big Dog is out later this month and really touches the heart. I especially enjoyed the illustrations in the latter title and gave it 5 stars. #BookSky #alwaysreading #kidsbooks #bookaddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This was a great read. It’s written in a poetry-theatre hybrid style and shares the immigrant experience via 5 Nigerian (-American) characters. Powerful, deep, and creative. It was a 5 star read for me. It’s due to be released on the 15th of this month. #bookaddict #alwaysreading #booksky #review

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Finished No Country For Old Men and it was a good read though it took me a little time to adjust to the writing style. Also had to refer to google quite a bit for some terms used. I think I need to read more Cormac McCarthy. Do you have a favourite? #alwaysreading #bookaddict #BookSky

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Books I’ve enjoyed so far in 2026. If I had to pick my favourite so far it would have to be Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt. I couldn’t put it down. (Sharing all 11 in 3 connected posts) 1/3

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

So many great books I need to read but currently I’m enjoying 3. The Tyranny of False Choices by Rey Ramsey. No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Now to try and sleep for a bit #BookSky #AlwaysReading #Blogger #BookAddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Migraine day here but I’m attempting to wrangle my kindle content into some form of organization (mainly clicking download) while reading Ultra Processed People by Chris Van Tulleken. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict #MountTBR

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

I decided to try taking a chunk out of my TBR. I’m working my way through my books on the food industry. Hearts represent ones I’ve read so far. Repeat are because I have multiple formats for some. #booksky #alwaysreading #bookaddict #climbingmountTBR

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Life certainly has a way of killing the best intentions. I’ve been reading as much as I can but a family emergency disrupted things. I need to catch up on everyone’s’ bookish posts. I’ll be updating later, including upcoming releases I’m excited about! #alwaysreading #bookreviewer #bookaddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

My August TBR. I’ll be throwing in some fiction but these 4 Non- Fiction I really want to get to this month. I’m especially interested in the Blizzard title. Die hard fan of Diablo since the 90s. What’s on your TBR? #BookSky #AlwaysReading #MountTBR #BookAddict

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

August so far. I’m catching up after some health issues so please forgive the flood. These 4 are my favourites so far this month along with “Surly Tim” A Lancashire Story. I also enjoyed Home is Where the Bodies are which I devoured in a few hours. #BookSky #BookAddict #AugustReads #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

July was a crazy reading month for me. My top 4 are a good mix. I don’t typically listen to Audiobooks but hubby has me hooked on Dungeon Crawler Carl. I started the e-book but switched to audio. Jeff Hayes is an excellent performer. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict #JulyReads #BookBlogger

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Just a few of my reads from June: I liked them but The Bookshop of Secrets fell a little short and only got ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ stars. It’s Kind of a Funny story was my ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read. #BookSky #AlwaysReading #BookAddict #JuneReads #BookBlogger

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

I haven’t had a chance to read this yet, in spite of having the ARC for a while. I’ll be reading it this week. I feel this could be a promising read and it’s releasing today (August 12th). I’ll post my thoughts after I finish it. #CommunicationinHealthcare #NetGalley #Healthcare #BookSky

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

This arrived with me at the start of the week and due to an awful week, I’m only just posting it. I actually squealed when I opened it on Monday. Isn’t the cover just stunning? I’m so blessed to be reading this novel by Erin Nieto. ❤️ @esnieto.bsky.social #BookSky #Reviewer #AlwaysReading

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Char - The Literary Word @theliteraryword.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Well, finally getting around to it. I’ll be following it up with Brave New World Revisited. #BookSky #BookAddict #AlwaysReading

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