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💜 Well, hello there! Let’s get acquainted… 📚

I thought it was about time I introduced myself properly, rather than just popping up to tell you about another book that’s ruined my sleep, reduced me to tears, or made me check that all my doors are locked 😂

I’m Deb, the reader behind What Deb Read Next. I’m a Northern lass who runs on strong tea, reads far too many thrillers, and has a soft spot for historical fiction. Give me a twist I didn’t see coming or a book that leaves me emotionally broken, and I’m a happy woman!

This little corner of Instagram is where I share my latest reads, the occasional bookish ramble and, of course, the book reviews no one asked for💜

Some random facts about me…

📚 One of my favourite books growing up was The Witches by Roald Dahl, along with Point Horror books. Says it all, really! 😂

💜 I’m winging it at life. I haven’t got a clue what I’m doing, and I reckon anyone who understands pensions is definitely more of an adult than I am.

🎢 I love roller coasters, and one of my favourite holidays is Orlando. However, now I’m getting older, I can’t do anything that spins! The VelociCoaster…..Bring it on. The Mad Hatter’s teacups? Absolutely not 😂

👚 I will ALWAYS check old wardrobes in properties, just in case I finally find Narnia🦁

🍸 I will take a bottle of blue WKD over a posh, expensive wine any day. Yes, I’m still living like it’s the 90s!

💃 When I’m not reading or drinking a brew, and I get a rare night out, I’ll be the one whose knees are also still living in the 90s and who stays on that dance floor until they chuck me out! 😂

📚 Now it’s your turn! Tell me one thing about yourself that I wouldn’t know from your book reviews. I’m looking forward to getting to know you all a little better. 💜

#BookstagramUK #MeetTheBookstagrammer #BookishFriends #thebookreviewsnooneaskedfor by @what_deb_read_next

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💜 The most beautiful book 💜

I started A Time of Witches by @madelinemmartin this morning and I am already completely bewitched!! 🥹✨

The first few chapters have completely enchanted me and I already know I’m going to be obsessed with this one! 📖💜

My review will be flying your way on 21st October… 👀

Thank you @instabooktours for having me along on the tour 🫶🏻

What’s a book you knew you were going to love within the first few chapters?👇🏻📚

#atimeofwitches #whatdebreadnext #witchyreads by @what_deb_read_next

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3 days ago

📚 Book Review 📚 (ad|pr)

The Deadly Inheritance of Everest MacDonald ~ A.J. West

This is my first book by A.J. West, despite having a few of his books already hanging out on my bookshelf! 😂

I really enjoyed meeting Everest and absolutely adored her as a character. She left me with SO many little questions and I was constantly wanting to know more about her.

I loved that the story is inspired by a true crime case, and now I’ve finished the book, I’m definitely going down a rabbit hole to find out more about the real-life murder! 👀

There are quite a few characters to get your head around, and it did take me a little while to keep track of everyone, but I eventually got there!

I also really enjoyed the sprinkling of the supernatural throughout the story, particularly how it was woven into the theatre setting. There was something about the whole thing that gave me a real old-school mystery-solving feel ~ piecing together the clues and trying to work out exactly what was going on.

Overall, I really enjoyed piecing the puzzle together alongside Everest, and now I think it’s time I went back to my bookshelves and finally picked up those other A.J. West books! 📚

Thank you to @ajwestauthor and @instabooktours for having me on the Readalong 🫶🏻

Have you read any books by A.J. West before? 👇 by @what_deb_read_next

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5 days ago

📚More Books Monday📚 (ad|pr*)

Some fantastic books have made their way into my home this week ~ I am trying to stick to my 3 books out and 1 in and it’s going ok….ish 😂😂

We Call Them Witches ~ India-Rose Bower*
Butcher and Blackbird ~ Byrnne Weaver (Aldi special buy)
Maid of Steel ~ Kate Barker
The Things You’ll Never Know ~ Ashley Audrain*

Are there any you would be promoting to the top of the TBR??

#MoreBooksMonday by @what_deb_read_next

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Starting my new book this evening and I’m so excited to be back on another book tour with @ace.book.tours 🎉📚

I was very kindly gifted I Think We Should Kill Other People by the gorgeous @beccasbookhabit 💜 and I can’t wait to dive in!

Here’s the blurb… 👀

Hazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms.

But when it came time to say I Do on camera, Hazel couldn’t go through with it, leaving her perfect match at the altar, his family furious and the whole TV production in jeopardy.

Now all she wants to do is fly home. Instead, she’s trapped in an isolated airport that’s been ground to a halt by a snow storm... with her ex and his obnoxiously rich family. But when they start turning up dead, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel’s worries - there’s a serial killer to catch first.

The AI algorithm failed to find Hazel her soulmate... But could it help find the murderer instead?

This sounds like it’s going to be right up my street! 🔪💜

Have you read this one yet? Or is it on your TBR?

#ithinkweshouldkillotherpeople #booktour #newbook #whatdebreadnext by @what_deb_read_next

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Welcome to my mini book reviews… The Dead Edition ☠️📚

Because apparently, I’ve developed a habit of reading books with “Dead” in the title! 😂

Let me know…is there a word that keeps popping up in the titles of the books you’ve been reading at all? 👇 by @what_deb_read_next

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📚 Book Review 📚

The Burial Club ~ Claire Bamford

I can safely say Claire Bamford is becoming an autobuy author for me! After reading The Messenger, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her next book, The Burial Club.

This is historical fiction with a mystery at its heart, and what a beautifully written story it is. The first chapter completely broke my heart ~ it took every ounce of my being not to bawl my eyes out while sitting in public!

The characters are vivid and memorable, and I instantly warmed to Marianne as our lead. I particularly loved the hint of the supernatural through Marianne’s visions. It fitted so beautifully with the story without ever becoming too far-fetched.

I was completely swept away to another era and thoroughly enjoyed being taken on this mystery tour, trying to piece together the mysteries and misfortunes surrounding The Burial Club.

Claire is fantastic at creating characters you genuinely come to care about, and I loved the relationships and dynamics between them. Marianne’s strong bonds with her family and friends really add another layer of strength and heart to the narrative.

✨ Absolutely recommend this one! ✨

And if you haven’t read The Messenger yet, I strongly recommend adding that to your TBR while you’re at it! 📚

Are you a fan of a little supernatural element in your mystery reads, or do you prefer your mysteries firmly rooted in reality? 👀📚

A big thank you to @novel.tours and @clairebamfordwrites for having me on the tour 💕💕

#theburialclub #clairebamford #thebookreveiwsnooneaskedfor by @what_deb_read_next

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10 days ago

📚September Wrap Up📚

Does anyone else feel like they’ve blinked and September has just disappeared?! 😳📚

This month has been chaotic to say the least, but there’s been plenty to be happy about too! 🫶🏻

I’ve read some AMAZING books, with standouts being Better Off Dead by Sean Watkin and Where the Bruised Pieces Go by Jane Fawley

Saving Noah has genuinely got under my skin and I’m STILL thinking about it! 😬

Not Quite Dead Yet totally surprised me (I was NOT expecting to need tissues 😭), while Killer Twist had me smiling with its cheeky homage to the book world. 🫶🏻📚

I also had great fun returning to Lisa Gardner’s books… although I’m still a little creeped out about Dog! 👀😂

And finally, not forgetting some fabulous historical mysteries. I’ve got reviews coming very soon for The Burial Club and The Deadly Inheritance of Everest MacDonald, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀📖

September, you’ve been a busy one… but what a month of reading! ❤️

What was your standout read of September? 👇🏻

#september #septemberwrapup by @what_deb_read_next

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11 days ago

Follow the star 🌟

What an absolute corker of a book!! 📚 🔥

I’m a bit behind on my reviews but I just needed to shout from my little bookstagram corner that Better Off Dead is a 5⭐️ read!!

Have you started the de Silva series yet?? If you like crime dark and twisty…..you will not be disappointed 🔪

Let me know your last 5⭐️ review below 👇

#fivestarread #crimefiction by @what_deb_read_next

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Welcome to my Sunday Shoutout…

THE BOYS EDITION 📚

Because the lads in our corner of the internet deserve some love too! 🖤

Let’s give some of the brilliant male Bookstagrammers
out there a little extra love this Sunday…

I get the impression Lee and I are from the same era based on our film loves…..but if you are also looking for some great thriller and crime reviews then @lpsbookshelf is one to follow! 🖤

I came across Anu on a zoom chat with N.J. Hatton ~ brilliant guy and again, I love reading his reviews for all things twisty and dark ~ make sure you check out @anuinchapters today!! 🖤

A fellow North Westonian (is that an actual thing? 🤷🏼‍♀️), Alex is a big fan of T.M. Payne….do check out his review for This Ends Now…..absolute class 👌 Make sure you check out @thedadbookclub today 🖤

I love Rich’s page ~ offering reviews from books that will break you….and I don’t think I’m yet to meet a bigger fan of The List of Suspicious Things 💙 For a great mix of genres check out @richsreads 🖤

Fun fact ~ I’ve met Ryan but didn’t know I had met Ryan when I took a photo of him meeting Matt Coyne at a recent book launch!! A great page and one to watch ~ @pagesbyryan 🖤

Literally Bookstagram royalty!!! Need I say more….an all round great chap and I loved being on Team Murder led by Stu for the recent Deception promotion for Jack Jordan 💙

I adore @nick_picksbooks ~ but he does have a dark side….championing books which are dark and twisty from the brilliant mind of Sean Watkin as well as making sure Esther is following you!!! What are you waiting for…..actually swipe a few more times first……

Another in my mind that is Bookstagram Royalty ~ I often think if Jon has enjoyed a book then it’s quite likely I will too! An absolute diamond in our corner of the book world 🖤 I loved his review for We Used to Live Here….if you want more thriller and dark reviews then @booksta_jon is your man 🖤

I came across Adam’s page earlier this year and I love getting my brew and listening to Adam’s book reviews, especially on a Sunday!! Make sure you grab a warm drink and settle in to @twitchypages today 🖤

THAT’S MY SUNDAY SHOUTOUT! 📚

A little love for the bookish boys by @what_deb_read_next

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The buddy read is ready to go and everyone is excited to read the next instalment of the Sheridan Holler series!!! I’m about to settle down with my brew and biscuits….let’s Count the Dead ☠️

Blurb: When homeless man Bobby Stover insists his friend’s suicide was really murder, DI Sheridan Holler is sceptical―until she uncovers a series of deaths, all of them in Liverpool, all ruled as suicides, that suddenly look like anything but. The killings span years, each one chillingly staged, the truth buried beneath an illusion of despair. This murderer is following a mysterious pattern―and there seems to be no end in sight.

Sheridan and her team find themselves in a race to crack the killer’s code, but when a crucial piece of the puzzle falls into place, they realise the next five victims have already been marked.

They don’t know who. They don’t know where. But they know it won’t stop here. Can they get one step ahead of a calculating killer?

#newread #countthedead #whatdebreadnext #tmpayne by @what_deb_read_next

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