Trish
@trishisreading.bsky.social
Keen reader. Cat lady. Curious.
December was a great month for reading this year. I have high hopes for January - lots of good reasons to sit in with a book 📚☕
January 1, 2026 at 9:58 AM
December was a great month for reading this year. I have high hopes for January - lots of good reasons to sit in with a book 📚☕
I (mostly) go to book clubs of my own free will. However, I have hit a bit of a humbug mood and just want to read a book that I pick and bloody enjoy. So I am re-reading Europe in Autumn by Dave Hutchinson. I may re-read all of them, haven't decided yet.
December 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I (mostly) go to book clubs of my own free will. However, I have hit a bit of a humbug mood and just want to read a book that I pick and bloody enjoy. So I am re-reading Europe in Autumn by Dave Hutchinson. I may re-read all of them, haven't decided yet.
September's reading round up. It upsets me ever so slightly that it's not symmetrical.
The Seishi Yokomizo was two shorter stories.
Mick Herron does modern spy-thriller well.
Now 'racing' my son on The Lord of the Rings. Sadly for him, I love it with nerdy passion and am now hurtling through it.
The Seishi Yokomizo was two shorter stories.
Mick Herron does modern spy-thriller well.
Now 'racing' my son on The Lord of the Rings. Sadly for him, I love it with nerdy passion and am now hurtling through it.
October 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
September's reading round up. It upsets me ever so slightly that it's not symmetrical.
The Seishi Yokomizo was two shorter stories.
Mick Herron does modern spy-thriller well.
Now 'racing' my son on The Lord of the Rings. Sadly for him, I love it with nerdy passion and am now hurtling through it.
The Seishi Yokomizo was two shorter stories.
Mick Herron does modern spy-thriller well.
Now 'racing' my son on The Lord of the Rings. Sadly for him, I love it with nerdy passion and am now hurtling through it.
No complaints about it in our house today. Poppy and I had a listen this morning, with thoughts, before this shiny number arrived after lunch. Definitely a change in sound and vibe, certainly plenty of great lyrics, and back to pop beats. Improved on second listen 👍
October 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
No complaints about it in our house today. Poppy and I had a listen this morning, with thoughts, before this shiny number arrived after lunch. Definitely a change in sound and vibe, certainly plenty of great lyrics, and back to pop beats. Improved on second listen 👍
Just finished two interesting days at a public administration conference, which is almost a vacation from work. Sort of. In that, a change is as good as a rest 😂. Now waiting for the other half, tucked up out of the rain, having almost certainly bought a book we already own to pass the time 😬😆
September 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Just finished two interesting days at a public administration conference, which is almost a vacation from work. Sort of. In that, a change is as good as a rest 😂. Now waiting for the other half, tucked up out of the rain, having almost certainly bought a book we already own to pass the time 😬😆
My August reading round up - pretty good month for books I really enjoyed. I see I haven't rated the Rankin but I always LOVE them. They're one of my comfort books (I know, terrible crimes happen in them - what can I say 🤷) but they're like read in two days every damn time! #books #reading
September 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I have loved summer but I'm pretty ready for autumn - warm drinks, dark nights, books and comforting food 🧡. 'Manifesting' those vibes today, as fellow kids do, with homemade soup and scones - up since 5.30am because school rugby coaches hate parents 😂
September 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I have loved summer but I'm pretty ready for autumn - warm drinks, dark nights, books and comforting food 🧡. 'Manifesting' those vibes today, as fellow kids do, with homemade soup and scones - up since 5.30am because school rugby coaches hate parents 😂
Round up of March's reading. Top pick is Lost in the Garden, although it was a good month!
April 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Round up of March's reading. Top pick is Lost in the Garden, although it was a good month!
Recently finished The Visitor by Maeve Brennan. In the interests of balance, have moved onto Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett. Partly because I read a policy article drawing parallels between some policymakers and witches, which tickled me.
March 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Recently finished The Visitor by Maeve Brennan. In the interests of balance, have moved onto Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett. Partly because I read a policy article drawing parallels between some policymakers and witches, which tickled me.
February's book round up. Really enjoyed the Janina Ramirez - accessible and enjoyable style. I have Femina somewhere and I'm looking forward to reading it soon(ish)
March 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
February's book round up. Really enjoyed the Janina Ramirez - accessible and enjoyable style. I have Femina somewhere and I'm looking forward to reading it soon(ish)
Waiting for the Notorious POP at youth club. Lost for a good reading nook so making do with this. Now reading Jorge Luis Borges, The Library of Babel for bookclub. I do not know if it's me but think @staggerlee42.bsky.social probably would like it
March 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Waiting for the Notorious POP at youth club. Lost for a good reading nook so making do with this. Now reading Jorge Luis Borges, The Library of Babel for bookclub. I do not know if it's me but think @staggerlee42.bsky.social probably would like it
Well, this is new. Wrap up of my books from January, which turned out a little slow - being January, cold, busy and better for hibernation. Top recommendation would be The Great Believers - really great book.
February 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Well, this is new. Wrap up of my books from January, which turned out a little slow - being January, cold, busy and better for hibernation. Top recommendation would be The Great Believers - really great book.
Last minute effort to manage the book for book club, so just starting this - Vladivostok Circus by Elisa Shua Dusapin #nowreading
January 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Last minute effort to manage the book for book club, so just starting this - Vladivostok Circus by Elisa Shua Dusapin #nowreading
Ready for a bit of a nap 😴 despite an espresso with dessert. I would rather read with a glass of wine though...#nowreading Doctor Sleep by @stephenking.bsky.social - trusting in him on this Christmas day to not let me down and save Dan and Abra 😬
December 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Ready for a bit of a nap 😴 despite an espresso with dessert. I would rather read with a glass of wine though...#nowreading Doctor Sleep by @stephenking.bsky.social - trusting in him on this Christmas day to not let me down and save Dan and Abra 😬
Nice collage of my year's books...so far. I imagine that I'll add a couple more before the year closes #GoodreadsYearinBooks
December 17, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Nice collage of my year's books...so far. I imagine that I'll add a couple more before the year closes #GoodreadsYearinBooks
Because I'm not great at keeping up with my reading and recommendations on here, glad to see my #GoodreadsYearinBooks
December 17, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Because I'm not great at keeping up with my reading and recommendations on here, glad to see my #GoodreadsYearinBooks
Hopefully this will be a bit lighter and less grim. Perfect on the sofa, under a blanket with some tea. Me and the boy are working through the series together - The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos (trans. Hildegarde Serle) #nowreading
February 18, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Hopefully this will be a bit lighter and less grim. Perfect on the sofa, under a blanket with some tea. Me and the boy are working through the series together - The Missing of Clairdelune by Christelle Dabos (trans. Hildegarde Serle) #nowreading
New arrival and the band tee
February 17, 2024 at 4:42 PM
New arrival and the band tee
Moving swiftly on... Of Cattle and Men by Ana Paula Maia, translated by Zoe Perry #nowreading #mexicoandbelow
February 14, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Moving swiftly on... Of Cattle and Men by Ana Paula Maia, translated by Zoe Perry #nowreading #mexicoandbelow
One of my favourite 'little pleasures'. Cup of tea, chocolate snack, a seat facing the direction of travel and on the side with a sea view... Bliss.
February 14, 2024 at 11:32 AM
One of my favourite 'little pleasures'. Cup of tea, chocolate snack, a seat facing the direction of travel and on the side with a sea view... Bliss.
No jaunt would be complete without popping by a bookstore. Today's catch from Little Acorns.
February 13, 2024 at 9:14 PM
No jaunt would be complete without popping by a bookstore. Today's catch from Little Acorns.
Just finished A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos. In a light speed-esque two days. Pinched off my son, just the right kind of fantasy read, bit of a mystery /thriller going on #nowreading
December 29, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Just finished A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos. In a light speed-esque two days. Pinched off my son, just the right kind of fantasy read, bit of a mystery /thriller going on #nowreading
Peak way to end work for Christmas - Ulster v. Connacht with my boy. Who is most excited about Bundee Aki...
December 22, 2023 at 7:07 PM
Peak way to end work for Christmas - Ulster v. Connacht with my boy. Who is most excited about Bundee Aki...
Graduated!! 🎉🎉🎓
Lovely time today with all my classmates and a great ceremony #ProudofUU
Lovely time today with all my classmates and a great ceremony #ProudofUU
December 18, 2023 at 5:08 PM
Graduated!! 🎉🎉🎓
Lovely time today with all my classmates and a great ceremony #ProudofUU
Lovely time today with all my classmates and a great ceremony #ProudofUU