Paula Lye
@paulalye27
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cycling, books and cake - not necessarily in that order!
Joined September 2012
Thank you Jennie Godfrey and @mrbsemporium for an entertaining event to brighten up a wet evening. Jennie is so warm, genuine and witty - can't wait to read her latest story.
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I dream of living within walking distance of a secondhand bookstore, a quiet café, and a river to sit at with my book and my coffee.
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In Japanese, "tsundoku" means collecting books and letting them pile up, not for neglect, but for the joy of knowing they're there, full of untold stories.
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Watched a brilliant performance of Ballet Shoes today @NationalTheatre. My favourite childhood book brought to life in a clever, humorous and artistic way.
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I'm not one for New Year's resolutions or any of that, but if I may be bold enough to make a suggestion, read a book, preferably a novel, for just five minutes every night before bed. We know via scientific brainwave studies that it will improve your mental health and give you
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Giveaway! I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase. Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose? (UK only)
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"I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. 'We are nearer to Spring Than we were in September,' I heard a bird sing In the dark of December." - Oliver Herford
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A small reminder, especially if you struggle with low mood in the winter, that this is just 8 or 9 weeks away, fewer in some cases 👇🏼🌱🌱
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📢 I have got an EXCLUSIVE sprayed edge proof of Jennie Godfrey's upcoming novel, The Barbecue at No 9, to give away 📢 To enter... 🩷Like this post 🔄Repost 👥Follow me The competition closes Wednesday 3rd December at midday (UK Only). No giveaway accounts. Good luck 🤞🏻
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🥳BOOK GIVEAWAY🥳 Win a copy of the captivating emotional story Trials of the Heart by Stephen Wade 🙌 If you ♥️ dual timelines with one narrated in first person. A Murder trial interwoven in village relationships & lives. just hit ♥️ & RP Closes 15/11/25 #BookTwitter UK only 😊
Trials of the Heart by Stephen Wade is a superb emotional 5 ⭐️ read. Set near the end of WW2 with some prejudices heartbreakingly true to this day! A story that pulls you in & holds you captive to the very last page. Which arrives way to soon in my opinion 🥰 #BookTwitter
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natural ways I’ve been improving my mental health that no one tells you… 1. The best energy drink is 3L of water. 2. The best focus drug is 8 hours of sleep. 3. The best antidepressant is 45 minutes of exercise.
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A fantastic community effort led by the ladies of the Peacock WI to decorate Corsham for the 80th Remembrance Day.
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Just commissioned and bought a painting from the very talented https://t.co/BUTTbldeEs. A fantastic reminder of an amazing holiday.
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This is my "I need more space" giveaway. To win a copy of Picture Imperfect, and Katabasis... 👥Follow Me ♥️Like This Post 🔄Share This Post Giveaway closes on Thursday 25th September at midday (UK Only). No giveaway accounts please🤞🏻
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