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Helen Byles

@HelenByles

Co blogger #BookBound Primary school librarian BBNYA panelist Reading Advocate. Armadillo magazine reviewer. Accepting books to review. Views are my own.

Joined May 2021
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Spooky reads from Tiny Trees      sarahreads4.wordpress.com/20… @TinyTreeBooks
Spooky reads from Tiny Trees

Spooky reads from Tiny Trees     

There’s a Ghost in My Toaster: Written  by Tom Phipps Illustrations by  Charlie Swan Pullin Breakfast should be simple. But every morning, something strange keeps happening… 1…

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My best friends.
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It's always a pleasure to read a book written by @Sally_writes
Sally Doherty writes 👩‍💻 (@Sally_writes) profile pictureSally Doherty writes 👩‍💻@Sally_writes7h
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Thanks so much both! Helen - I think this might be the nicest review I’ve ever received 🥹 I’m so touched
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Sharing @HelenByles review of @Sally_writes #TobyAndTheHairRaisingHalloween, the perfect book this season : samjdthomas.home.blog/2026/1…
Toby and the Hair-Raising Halloween

Toby and the Hair-Raising Halloween

Written by Sally Doherty I really admire Sally Doherty for many many reasons, the fact that she has suffered from M.E for the last 20 years, and still has been able to write and publish her own ser…

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BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight… sarahreads4.wordpress.com/20… @BBNYA_Official
BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

A massive congratulations to…. Published – March 9, 2026 by Godrevy Publishing ISBN – 9781919396910 A brutal and fast paced debut, introducing a new and distinct voice in dark fantasy. …

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Spotlight on

Spotlight on

He Loves Me  Written  byMáire Zepf 224 pages, Paperback ISBN 9781918353082  A chilling YA thriller told in verse about online romance, obsession, and the dangers hiding behind a scre…

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BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight… sarahreads4.wordpress.com/20… @BBNYA_Official
BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

A massive congratulations to…. Echoes of the EtherStone by Lucy A. McLaren Published – October 7, 2025 by Owl Talyn Press ISBN – 9798992323856 Someone is murdering people in Alpinside. …

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Blog tour ~ Flesh Endures by Sue C. Bentley sarahreads4.wordpress.com/20… @rararesources
Blog tour ~ Flesh Endures by Sue C. Bentley

Blog tour ~ Flesh Endures by Sue C. Bentley

Genre: Dark Fantasy/Horror Publication Date: 28th October 2026 Publisher: Troubador Page Count: 322 Pre-order Link: Lord Karolan, endowed with an arcane knowledge of Alchemy, knows immortality come…

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Spotlight.

Spotlight.

Today I’m shining the light on …. The Disappearance of Sarah Griffiths by Martyn Pritchard Publication Date: 28th November 2026 Publisher: Troubador Page Count: 340 Their picture-perfect marriage. …

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Getting a bit frustrated, my sons and girlfriend's 6 month anniversary nextweek. I suggested a personalised keyring or magnet. Is he interested in deciding. No, is she going to do something. Yes. Send some help....
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How Not To Be a Pirate 1:

How Not To Be a Pirate 1: 

The Trouble with Curses Written by Jenny Pearson. Published by Usborne Books Wilbur doesn’t believe he’s destined to be a great pirate. He hates heights, gets seasick and is too scared …

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BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight… sarahreads4.wordpress.com/20… @BBNYA_Official @The_WriteReads
BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

A massive congratulations to…. Dogged by Michael R. Fletcher WARDOGS ARE BORN TO DIE. In the final days of the Demon Empire a lone wardog goes in search of the answer to the only question she cares…

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A Body in London

A Body in London

Written by Michael G Katakis 246 pages – Paperback – owned Published January 20, 2026 – Crow ISBN – 9798993195209 Blog tour in association with Palamedes Publishing and Hygg…

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BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

A massive congratulations to…. Devil Inside by Tom Lloyd My name is Eve Carnell. I’m 29 years old, single and have a devil in me. It’s not as cool as you might think. My entire world fell apart whe…

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His Duchess Under The Mistletoe by Jeanine Englert

His Duchess Under The Mistletoe by Jeanine Englert

Genre: Historical Romance/Regency Romance Publication Date: 27th October 2026 Publisher: Harlequin Historical/Mills & Boon Page Count: 272 Author Content Warnings: Miscarriage, abandonment, dea…

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Happy publication day….. sarahreads4.wordpress.com/20… @rararesources
Happy publication day…..

Happy publication day…..

His Duchess Under the Mistletoe by Jeanine Englert Genre: Historical Romance/Regency Romance Publication Date: 27th October 2026 Publisher: Harlequin Historical/Mills & Boon Estimated Page Coun…

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Death On All Hallows’ Eve by Rita Mistry sarahreads4.wordpress.com/20… @rararesources
Death On All Hallows’ Eve by Rita Mistry

Death On All Hallows’ Eve by Rita Mistry

Genre: Mystery / Crime / Supernatural Publication Date: 31st August 2026 Page Count: 249 First Book in a new series Blog tour in association with Rachel’s Random Resources. Bridget and Eileen sit l…

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The Potion of Doom:

The Potion of Doom:

Written  by Jack Meggitt-Phillips 224 pages Published -September 24, 2026 by Farshore ISBN – 9780008776954 A whimsical twist on the classic tale by RL Stevenson, spoiled young Henrik Jek…

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BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

BBNYA 2026 Semi Finalist Spotlight…

A massive congratulations to…. Corruption by Alexander Verbeek-van den Toren Book details. 232 pages Published – January 13, 2026 by Space Wizard Science Fantasy ISBN – 9781960247513 Tr…

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Cover Reveal…….

Cover Reveal…….

I am delighted to be able to reveal the cover for…. The Father of Shadow and Death Beneath the splendor of empires, there ever beats a poisoned heart. In the city of Naemralda, a glorious capital o…

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