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I'm hoping to find more book-loving people on here as my Instagram is quiet since my injury.

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My February wrap-up.

Some really good books, so glad I finally reading the Serpent & Dove series - phenomenal!

I loved Arthur & Teddy are Coming Out by Ryan Love (can't recommend it enough!) Also the Heartstopper series is so good; Alice Oseman is a genius at giving us a series that makes you have all the feels.
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I'm currently on my 52nd book of the year, The Time Tider by SinΓ©ad O'Hart sent to me by Little Tiger publishing.

Described as 'A fast-paced, time-bending adventure perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time, The Secret Keepers and Sky Song.' It's a great tale so far and one that will keep young readers hooked.

Love getting the opportunity to review books such as this thanks to publishers or Netgalley.
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It may well be nearly the end of February but the pain and lack of movement in my arm have made it too hard to type, never mind make these recaps for here and my Instagram.

So here are my January reads - some great reads, especially The Queering by Brooke Skipstone, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe and Friday I'm in Love by Camryn Garrett.
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Review Time: The Silmarillion

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I've read and loved The Hobbit and the trilogy that makes up the Lord of the Rings series several times over the decades; I hadn't picked up The Silmarillion and other prequels by Tolkien until now.

(Continues here: bit.ly/3iv515z0)
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My November reads - not as many as I'd liked but some brilliant ones nonetheless!

I am really enjoying my re-reading of Tolkien as the year comes to an end, but this was my first time reading The Silmarillion and The Children of Hurin and WOW!

Hope your November was a good one.
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Oh My God!!

I just got accepted on Netgalley for Olivie Blake's new book; Alone With You in the Ether.

So excited to read this amazing author's work.
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Review Time: Pride and Joy

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Thank you to Netgalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishing for my eARC of this adorable children's book.

Pride and Joy is a story that helps to educate someone on how to be an LGBTQIA+ ally.

Review continues here: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHPNvQL1VR/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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π‘Ίπ’•π’Šπ’•π’„π’‰. (they/them) on Instagram: "Review Time: Pride and Joy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you to @Netgalley and @JKPBooks for my eARC of this adorable Children's book. Pride and Joy is a story that helps to educate someone on how to be a LGBTQIA+ ally. Focusing on a younger sibling who is shaken that their brother is abused for being gay, a plan unfolds whilst embracing their shared love of baking. The Pride and Joy biscuits are made, and kindness over cruelty shines through. 'Careful the things you say... Children will listen' taken from the Into the Woods musical is, reiterated by Vanessa Williams in the foreword of this beautiful but powerful book. Pride and Joy wonderfully demonstrates both sides of this quote as there is no doubt to me that the hatred that children spill is learned behaviour as is their acceptance and kindness. I'm so glad that I had an opportunity to read Pride and Joy, and I believe that this should be found in every primary school and in every children's library. The lesson is carefully done so that young children will subconsciously pick it up whilst enjoying the gorgeous illustrations and story. If you have young children and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community as a loved one? I would strongly suggest it to help them learn even from a young age what it can be like to be open about your gender or sensuality. Thank you @KatePotvin and @DrFrankSilveo for this lovely story and to @Studio.Emmi.Smid for the illustrations that bring everything to life."

π‘Ίπ’•π’Šπ’•π’„π’‰. (they/them) shared a post on Instagram: "Review Time: Pride and Joy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you to @Netgalley and @JKPBooks for my eARC of this adorable Children's book. Pride and Joy is a story that helps to educate someone on how to be a LGBTQIA+ ally. Focusing on a younger sibling who is shaken that their brother is abused for being gay, a plan unfolds whilst embracing their shared love of baking. The Pride and Joy biscuits are made, and kindness over cruelty shines through. 'Careful the things you say... Children will listen' taken from the Into the Woods musical is, reiterated by Vanessa Williams in the foreword of this beautiful but powerful book. Pride and Joy wonderfully demonstrates both sides of this quote as there is no doubt to me that the hatred that children spill is learned behaviour as is their acceptance and kindness. I'm so glad that I had an opportunity to read Pride and Joy, and I believe that this should be found in every primary school and in every children's library. The lesson is carefully done so that young children will subconsciously pick it up whilst enjoying the gorgeous illustrations and story. If you have young children and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community as a loved one? I would strongly suggest it to help them learn even from a young age what it can be like to be open about your gender or sensuality. Thank you @KatePotvin and @DrFrankSilveo for this lovely story and to @Studio.Emmi.Smid for the illustrations that bring everything to life.". Follow their account to see 769 posts.

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The Children of HΓΊrin by JRR Tolkien is my sixth book of November.

I'm so glad watching Rings of Power encouraged me to go pick up this and The Silmarillion.

QOTD. What's your favourite fantasy series?
AOTD. Tolkien for the classic and Cassandra Clare and Terry Pratchett for the modern take.
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