If there’s a solstice or an equinox approaching, you know it’s time for another free ebook in my Grammaticus Free Library series!

The latest one contains a short ghost story by Edith Nesbit, "Uncle Abraham's Romance."

A lonely old man remembers a series of unusual encounters with a mysterious woman. Was she just a product of his imagination or perhaps a visitor from the beyond?

If you like ghost stories, you’ll enjoy this one!

https://grammaticus.blog/2025/06/18/free-ebook-uncle-abrahams-romance/

You can find all the previously released titles here: https://grammaticus.blog/library/

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Calling all those who signed up to The Storybook Sock Box - The Railway Children - it's time for the big reveal!

Introducing 'The Railway Children' - a 100g skein of hand dyed 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply high twist sock yarn along with a contrasting 25g mini skein perfect for heels, toes and cuffs.

Included in the box is a copy of the book, a postcard, a pin badge and a notebook.

Boxes are already on their way. Happy knitting!

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I just watched this year's Christmas Eve ghost story. A bit late I know! It was very spooky and atmospheric.

A Ghost Story for Christmas, Woman of Stone: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0026ds3 via @bbciplayer

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𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑾𝒂𝒚𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔: 𝑨 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈: "𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘" 𝒃𝒚 𝑬. 𝑵𝒆𝒔𝒃𝒊𝒕 -

Why not tell some ghost stories this Solstice? Here's one from 1907, which may be even more terrifying beneath its surface. . . .

https://buff.ly/3P32psO

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“…no explanation, no logical coherence…” @katehandheld #ENesbit

The indie publisher Handheld Press has made regular appearances on the Ramblings, as I'm a real fan of their beautifully produced books. As well as reprinted fiction, they've also released anthologies, biographies, nature writing, fantasy/sci fi and crime titles, to name just a few. Sadly, Handheld is coming to a close later this year, which is a huge shame; but they're certainly going out with a bang!

https://kaggsysbookishramblings.wordpress.com/2024/05/14/no-explanation-no-logical-coherence-katehandheld-enesbit/

" They heard the soft voice of the Phoenix through the darkness.

'I shall sleep on the cornice above your curtains,' it said. 'Please don't mention me to your kinsfolk.' "

from the Phoenix and the Carpet, by E.Nesbit

Happy birthday Edith!

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