Fallen Figs Book Blog

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*NEW BLOG POST* This week's post is a little bit different. I read and thoroughly enjoyed Tribes by @DavidLammy. Instead of writing a review, however, I have written a blog post sharing some of my feelings on the themes of the book.
https://t.co/dymnFd2BEq
#blog #nonfiction

[Ross Jeffery @RossJeffery_]

I had a scheduling error so not only is ‘Penpal’ review up today - you’ve also got @LisboetaIngles and ‘The Balance’ check it out here 👉🏻 Episode 40 - The Balance by Kev Harrison https://t.co/1a1HPk1GgG

[Ellie ❤️📚 @ReadtoRamble]

Today is my spot on the #blogtour organised by @The_WriteReads for The Wolf and the Water by @JosieJaffrey. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend, so go check out my review for all my thoughts! ❤️📚 https://t.co/1vZ5h09gxL

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@LauraNMauro @LisboetaIngles I do like those things

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Finished 'On Connection' by @kaetempest last night. I will, at some point, right my thoughts about the book down more comprehensively but I found it to be an inspiring, emotional book. Short and powerful! If you can get your hands on a copy then make sure you read it!

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@paperbackbex Lovely editions!

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@matthaig1 One step at a time.

[Bloomsbury Books UK @BloomsburyBooks]

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@osborne_dean I think that would be the only super power I actually want!

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@FrancineElena @TheTimesBooks @alisonbarrow @FionaBooks @emma_a_paterson Amazing and richly deserved!

[Rachel Canwell @bookbound2019]

*NEW BLOG POST* #BookReview #ShouldWeFallBehind @MsSDuggal @Ofmooseandmen Thank you for a book of humanity and humility and stunning prose https://t.co/bmnemzBiA1

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I'm going to read this book once again today because I want to do something nice for my mental health.

[charlie mackesy @charliemackesy]

I defaced the kitchen of my friend’s deli this morning. It’s World Mental Health Day today

[charlie mackesy @charliemackesy]

Thank you.

[Miss Adams @MsAdamsHistory]

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and with the current pandemic it is more important than ever to look after our mental health! Take the time to look after yourself and focus on your mental health🧘😌

[Jonathan Ashworth @JonAshworth]

Covid has hugely impacted mental health especially for those with addiction.

High risk drinking has soared & substance misuse budgets cut.

3 years ago I spoke out personally. Mental health & addiction remains a priority for me.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

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This is so true. Reading is one of the best things I can do for my mental health! #WorldMentalHealthDay

[Royal Society of Literature @RSLiterature]

'Reading is important because it gives you room to exist beyond the reality you’re given. It is how humans merge. How minds connect. Dreams. Empathy. Understanding. Escape. Reading is love in action.'
― Matt Haig @matthaig1

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[National Geographic @NatGeo]

It’s important to ask and listen rather than simply assume we know how children feel #WorldMentalHealthDay https://t.co/IStsmb1LKz

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and be less judgemental of others. I find it too easy to look at others and think the worst. The reality is we can never fully grasp what another person is going through and kindness should be our first response. Share the ways you look out for those around you to inspire me!

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I, like so many people, have struggled with my mental health for many years. In people of my demographic (young men) suicide is the biggest killer. As today is #WorldMentalHealthDay I'm going to think about what I can do to be a little kinder to those around me. I am going to try