I read books and support Bradford City. https://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mv35nrua3c2eMy September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust continues with my review of Powerless by Lauren Roberts: https://portable-magic.com/2026/09/09/lauren-roberts-powerless/09 Sep 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv35nrua3c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3muyjw6lrtk2jAs many of you will know, I'm taking part in the September Reading Challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. I'm trying to read more from genres I don't usually read and the first book I chose is The Maiden by Kate Foster. Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/09/08/kate-foster-the-maiden/08 Sep 2026 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyjw6lrtk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3muwnl743j22uOn Tuesday, I went to see Heathers The Musical, so today's #MusicMonday is one of my favourite tracks from the show. https://portable-magic.com/2026/09/07/musicmonday-128-im-not-bonnie-youre-not-clyde/07 Sep 2026 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwnl743j22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mujisgddrs2bYesterday I joined the blog tour for Split Second by @rcbridgestock.bsky.social With apologies for the late share, this is my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/09/01/rc-bridgestock-split-second/02 Sep 2026 08:19 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujisgddrs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mueitbh2a22yToday's #MusicMonday had to be Dolly, didn't it? https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/31/musicmonday-127-its-a-rich-mans-game/31 Aug 2026 08:36 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mueitbh2a22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mtxvzx27v22eToday on Portable Magic I'm sharing my review of Dear Darling by Ella King as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge: https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/26/ella-king-dear-darling/ #20BOS2626 Aug 2026 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxvzx27v22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mtvd5costc2nToday on Portable Magic I'm announcing my September reading challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust. I'd be so grateful for any sponsors or recommendations for books that are outside my comfort zone. https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/25/september-reading-challenge-for-the-teenage-cancer-trust/25 Aug 2026 07:44 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvd5costc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mtsucelfak2fThe Lilacs have been in my algorithm this week and I've really enjoyed listening to them. Today's track is one of my favourite The Lilacs tracks. https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/24/musicmonday-126-i-see-through-all-your-antics/24 Aug 2026 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtsucelfak2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mtbch322o22mToday's #MusicMonday is the product of an interesting Weezer rabbit hole in which I found myself on Friday. https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/17/musicmonday-125-one-look-in-the-mirror-and-im-tickled-pink/17 Aug 2026 08:39 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbch322o22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3msy5n363g22cMy next review for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Heavenfield by LJ Ross: https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/13/lj-ross-heavenfield/ #20BOS2613 Aug 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msy5n363g22chttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3msuopcihys23Today I'm joining the blog tour for Ghost Notes by @dougjohnstone.bsky.social Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/12/doug-johnstone-ghost-notes/ @orendabooks.bsky.social12 Aug 2026 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msuopcihys23https://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mssb4u2vpk2iToday I'm reviewing The Death Row Club by VA Vazquez as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/11/va-vasquez-the-death-row-club/11 Aug 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssb4u2vpk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3msq3ykpsyk2lFollowing their headline gig at Kirkstall Abbey last week, this week it's the turn of the Maccabees on #MusicMonday, and this track is one of my favourites by them. https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/10/musicmonday-124-put-the-stars-in-our-eyes/10 Aug 2026 12:28 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq3ykpsyk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3msj4kwudg22qYesterday I posted my review of Murder At The Lunatics' Ball by RS Leonard for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/06/rs-leonard-murder-at-the-lunatics-ball/07 Aug 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj4kwudg22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3msaihb2i3k2sToday I'm joining the blog tour for The Mermaid's Cry by Kate Rhodes. Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/04/kate-rhodes-the-mermaids-cry/ @orendabooks.bsky.social04 Aug 2026 07:28 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3msaihb2i3k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3ms62qrxnts2dOn Friday, I went to a gig headlined by The Maccabees at Kirkstall Abbey. One of the supporting acts was The Mystery Jets. I enjoyed them and I've enjoyed listening to them more over the weekend so today's track had become a bit of an earworm. https://portable-magic.com/2026/08/03/musicmonday-123-you-mix-your-magic-potion/03 Aug 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms62qrxnts2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mruroymkwc2dThe next review in my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Twenty Years Buried by Michelle Kidd. https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/30/michelle-kidd-twenty-years-buried/30 Jul 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruroymkwc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mrmglp6ytc2dOn Thursday, I saw the Flaming Lips in Halifax. It was surreal, but a lot of fun and I'm sharing one of their tracks for #MusicMonday today. https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/27/musicmonday-122-shell-make-you-breakfast/27 Jul 2026 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmglp6ytc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mrg5c4mpqs2tToday it's my turn on the blog tour for The Woman Who Wasn't There by @whusseyauthor.bsky.social. Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/24/william-hussey-the-woman-who-wasnt-there/24 Jul 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrg5c4mpqs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mr5c5zadvk2vMy next book for my 20 Books Of Summer challenge is Caller Unknown by @gillianmauthor.bsky.social Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/21/gillian-mcallister-caller-unknown/21 Jul 2026 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5c5zadvk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mr2tdpwbdc25A few weeks ago I went to Bradford Live for the first time and saw OMD. I didn't know many of their songs before the gig, but I enjoyed it very much so I'm sharing one of their tracks for #MusicMonday today. https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/20/musicmonday-121-sex-and-lies-cant-bring-me-down/20 Jul 2026 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2tdpwbdc25https://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mqr36kopbc2aToday it's publication day for Hide And Seek by Chris Carter! Here is all the information you need: https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/16/chris-carter-hide-and-seek/16 Jul 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqr36kopbc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mqlsanljes22Today on Portable Magic I'm reviewing The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent as part of my 20 Books Of Summer challenge. https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/14/liz-nugent-the-truth-about-ruby-cooper/14 Jul 2026 08:32 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqlsanljes22https://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mqjajtbkb22hOn Thursday, I went to see the UK premiere of Something Rotten in Manchester. I loved it, and today's #MusicMonday is one of my favourite tracks from the soundtrack: https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/13/musicmonday-120-why-arent-they-talking/13 Jul 2026 08:10 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjajtbkb22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mq24ckov222hToday I'm joining the blog tour for From The Shadows by GR Halliday. Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/07/gr-halliday-from-the-shadows/07 Jul 2026 07:44 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq24ckov222hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mpyjilbswk2gYesterday I went to see David Gray at the Piece Hall. I only knew one song when he started, so as I posted in advance, that's today's #MusicMonday song. https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/06/musicmonday-119-saturday-im-running-wild/06 Jul 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyjilbswk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mpqfkcjvc22yToday I'm joining the blog tour for Love, After All by Ewald Arenz. Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/03/ewald-arenz-love-after-all/ @orendabooks.bsky.social03 Jul 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqfkcjvc22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mpl2kxqtr224Today I'm joining the blog tour for Bad Influence by Will Carver. Here's my review: https://portable-magic.com/2026/07/01/will-carver-bad-influence/01 Jul 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpl2kxqtr224https://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3mpglgicjx22gTomorrow's gigging adventures take me to see Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner at the Piece Hall so today's #MusicMonday is a Bowling For Soup track. https://portable-magic.com/2026/06/29/musicmonday-118-please-make-this-stop-stop-stop/29 Jun 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpglgicjx22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bantambookworm.bsky.social/post/3moumx6fhvs2eMy epic gig week continued on Wednesday with the Beach Boys who I really enjoyed! Today's #MusicMonday is a Beach Boys track I'd forgotten about until I heard it. https://portable-magic.com/2026/06/22/musicmonday-117-this-is-the-worst-trip-ive-ever-been-on/22 Jun 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:3hfuz6hs53lmk4fallvunnbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3moumx6fhvs2e