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Short Book & Scribes

@ShortBookScribe

Nicola Smith-book blogger. Reviews and other bookish stuff. Just one person trying to read all the books. No eBooks. IG, FB, TT handle-@shortbookandscribes

 Sheffield, England
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Joined October 2016
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#BookReview - Ten Pound Note by Russ Barr A rogue tenner goes on a journey through twelve lives. A slice of life story with a difference. More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/revie…
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Secrets of a Winter Escape (The Italian Legacy Book 2) - Sue Moorcroft | Book Review | UK Giveaway | #SecretsOfAWinterEscape @SueMoorcroft @QuercusBooks myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/1… via @karendennise
Secrets of a Winter Escape (The Italian Legacy Book 2) - Sue Moorcroft | Book Review | UK Giveaway...

Secrets of a Winter Escape (The Italian Legacy Book 2) - Sue Moorcroft | Book Review | UK Giveaway...

Will this be a Christmas to remember? Christmas should be the most wonderful time of year. But for Erin, who’s just lost the job that she loves, it’s anything but. Down on her luck, the only gift she...

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No One Is Safe by Simon Kernick jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/…
No One Is Safe by Simon Kernick

No One Is Safe by Simon Kernick

Today I am sharing my thoughts on the brand new novel from Simon Kernick, No One Is Safe. The book reunites readers with some pretty familiar characters, and I am ever thankful to publisher, Headli…

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First Line Friday 13th November 2026: The Watchmaker's Wife by Janis MacKay  | #FirstLineFriday #BookSky #ReadingScotland26 portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle
First Line Friday 13th November 2026: The Watchmaker’s Wife by Janis MacKay | #FirstLineFriday...

First Line Friday 13th November 2026: The Watchmaker’s Wife by Janis MacKay  | #FirstLineFriday...

As you’ll no doubt know by now, this month I’m focussing on Scottish books and authors as part of my #ReadingScotland26 month. Today I’m delighted to feature the first lines of Ja…

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Tell Me Something True by Michael Robotham - Review. stephsbookblog.com/2026/11/1… via @sjroth21
Tell Me Something True by Michael Robotham – Review.

Tell Me Something True by Michael Robotham – Review.

About The Book look along the road and notice how many people are standing outside their houses or watching from doorways and windows. Staring. Studying.’Do you think this town will ever forg…

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A Milo and Fiadh Christmas by Anita Cheng and illustrated by Adrian Chan lindasbookbag.com/2026/11/13… via @Lindahill50Hill
A Milo and Fiadh Christmas by Anita Cheng and illustrated by Adrian Chan

A Milo and Fiadh Christmas by Anita Cheng and illustrated by Adrian Chan

My huge thanks to Adrian Chan for sending me a copy of children’s book A Milo and Fiadh Christmas by Anita Cheng and illustrated by Adrian Chan. A Milo and Fiadh Christmas is available for purchase…

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ICYMI - Scottish Books on my TBR Pile - a #ReadingScotland26 post More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/misc/…
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The Body In The Bath by Ragnar Jónasson, translated by Philip Roughton jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/…
The Body In The Bath by Ragnar Jónasson, translated by Philip Roughton

The Body In The Bath by Ragnar Jónasson, translated by Philip Roughton

Today I am delighted, and perhaps a little sad, to share my thoughts on the third book in Ragnar Jónasson’s Helgi trilogy, The Body In The Bath, which is out today. Happy publication day Ragn…

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The Death of a Wrecker by Emylia Hall | #audiobook #bookreview portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle
The Death of a Wrecker by Emylia Hall | #audiobook #bookreview

The Death of a Wrecker by Emylia Hall | #audiobook #bookreview

It’s always a pleasure to catch up with the Shell House Detectives, Ally and Jayden so I was delighted when author Emylia Hall let me know about this latest installment. The Death of a Wrecke…

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ICYMI - Scottish Books on my TBR Pile - a #ReadingScotland26 post More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/misc/…
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ICYMI - #BookReview - The Falling by Carole Hailey The daughter of a survivalist prepares for the impact of an asteroid. This is a remarkable thought-provoking book that I won't forget in a hurry. @CaroleAHailey @AtlanticBooks #TheFalling More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/revie…
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Scottish Books on my TBR Pile - a #ReadingScotland26 post More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/misc/…
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WWW Wednesday 11th November 2026: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #BookSky portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle
WWW Wednesday 11th November 2026: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendati...

WWW Wednesday 11th November 2026: what am I reading? | #WWWWednesday #amreading #bookrecommendati...

What am I currently reading? I’m almost finished The Christmas Competition by Zoe Allison which is great fun! You can read my Festive #ThreeTwoOne feature with her which I shared on Monday he…

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#WWWWednesday - 11th November 2026 whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026… via @Cathy_A_J
#WWWWednesday – 11th November 2026

#WWWWednesday – 11th November 2026

Hosted by Taking on a World of Words, this meme is all about the three Ws: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next? Why not join in …

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My list for Classics Club Spin No. 46 #ccspin @ourclassicsclub whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026… via @Cathy_A_J
My list for Classics Club Spin No. 46 #ccspin @ourclassicsclub

My list for Classics Club Spin No. 46 #ccspin @ourclassicsclub

It’s time for another Classics Club Spin which acts as a timely nudge to make progress with our Classics Club lists. Here’s how it works: Before Sunday 15th November, create a list of 2…

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Book Review - Adder Stone by Clare Clark whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026… via @Cathy_A_J
Book Review – Adder Stone by Clare Clark

Book Review – Adder Stone by Clare Clark

Welcome to today’s stop on the blog tour for Adder Stone by Clare Clark, which was published on 5th November by Wilton Square Books. My thanks to Amy at Eye Books Group for inviting me to tak…

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ICYMI - #ReadingScotland26 - Some of my Favourite Scottish Island Books What are you favourite Scottish island books? More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/misc/…
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Alfa by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Larissa Kyzer jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/…
Alfa by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Larissa Kyzer

Alfa by Lilja Sigurðardóttir, translated by Larissa Kyzer

Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on the brand new speculative thriller from Lilja Sigurðardóttir, Alfa, which is translated to English by Larissa Kyzer. I am a long term fan of Lilja’…

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#BookReview - The Falling by Carole Hailey The daughter of a survivalist prepares for the impact of an asteroid. This is a remarkable thought-provoking book that I won't forget in a hurry. @CaroleAHailey @AtlanticBooks #TheFalling More here: shortbookandscribes.uk/revie…
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Top Ten Tuesday 10th November 2026: Ten Scottish Crime Novels | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #ReadingScotland26 #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/… via @portybelle
Top Ten Tuesday 10th November 2026: Ten Scottish Crime Novels | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookre...

Top Ten Tuesday 10th November 2026: Ten Scottish Crime Novels | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookre...

This week’s topic: Ten Scottish Crime Novels During the month of November, I’m running a Reading Scotland month and will be doing my own thing for Top Ten Tuesday! This week I’m s…

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