Fans of some of the more obscure 19th C authors and early crime fiction might enjoy my article on J. S. Fletcher and his influence on Golden Age crime fiction. books.beledit.com/js-fletcher-... #ClassicCrimeFiction #SensationNovel #BookReview 📚💙

Everyone saying antifa 'is a terrorist organisation' already KNOWS 100% that it's not. They were not born yesterday. They know it and they know full well that they are lying. Get to the point and call them out for LYING.

Superb! Take that Trump! This is how you win the Nobel Peace Prize. You are the exact opposite of this incredible leader. www.samsung-news.com/articles/76E...

'Character Limit' is a clever title

One of my favourite books

"stop waiting for the people in power to solve everything" www.counterpunch.org/2025/10/03/n... "Fear and apathy are infectious, but so is solidarity, bravery, initiative, and organizing." @tamarapearson.bsky.social #Don'tGiveUp

It's become clear to me that his supporters know he's in the Epstein files and they don't care. But they might be made to care that he's an old man who's brain is mush. People in power need to keep speaking up. Not just hinting, but this, loudly invoking the 25th amendment.

On Thursday, someone gave me a present of a trump voodoo doll. After repeatedly viciously stabbing it, I got rid of it. I cannot bear to have a figure that's the epitome of evil in my house. I mean him, of course, not the harmless woolen doll.

Re. Korean tv shows. I'm a big fan of #kdrama. #Mobius was my first #cdrama and I really enjoyed it! Any more recommendations?

A father mourns his son, killed by the russians. Ukrainians are paying the highest price for their freedom. The free world must stand with Ukraine — and provide everything needed to defeat russian evil.

More #book #scammers. Beware!

Oh how I love reading Victorian novels! Maybe this will entice you to read them too! books.beledit.com/the-greatest... #📚💙 #HistoricalFiction (Historical novels set in the 19th century are the next best thing 😁)

Last day to get this beauty for FREE. So far, 3000 copies downloaded. #1 Urban Fantasy #1 Contemporary Fantasy amzn.eu/d/fAEWdfF

I swore I would never be the sort of person who exclaims "What is the world coming to!" but I find myself saying it in my head more and more every day. One of these days it's going to come out aloud, and then I'll be officially OLD.

The more things change, the more things stay the same.

Today at 10pm on channel 4 (UK).

Ah, the famous "But you know me!" argument used by fascists everywhere

Heroes! ✊

I'm giving myself a present of couple of week of only reading 19th century novels, to escape all the awful. Currently reading J.S. Fletcher Dead Men's Money and Wilkie Collins Jezebel's Daughter. Excellent stories, well told. It's a breath of fresh air.

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Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!

If, like me, you're craving something a little lighter to occupy your mind, how about diving into a 4-star, highly entertaining Regency adventure? books.beledit.com/the-ladies-road-guide-to-utter-ruin/ #BookReview #Books #HistoricalFiction 💙📚 @alisongoodman.bsky.social

This is why we're enraged: the benefit of the doubt always, always, always, without exception, goes to the abusers, not their victims. No matter how many victims accuse the same abusers. "How dare you accuse" trumps "How dare you abuse" (pun intended). Since forever.

A social dumping disaster? EU’s ‘ 28th Regime’ plans could help corporations bypass member state rules

Perhaps this article could have mentioned the hate and abuse Linehan has spent years whipping up against trans people.

The ECB Must Embrace Europe’s Green Finance Rules To Secure Both Climate Goals And Financial Stability

I enjoyed this #FuckCapitalism semiautobiographical novel about the grim realities of life for a young woman in Gran Canaria. Translated from Spanish by Julia Sanches. #BookSky #CheckingOut #SpanishBooks books.beledit.com/checking-out/

The former head of Kazakhstan National Security stated that Putin has a comprehensive kompromat file on Trump. He didn’t suggest it. He stated it. The file, he said, is extensive, meticulously documented, and designed not to destroy Trump—but to control him. www.closertotheedge.net/p/what-putin...

Don't ask 'Is Trump dead yet?' That's just a distraction. Ask: 'Is Trump with his buddy Epstein again?'

Good tips here, especially: put a link to your book in your profile or pinned post. Happens too often I see 'My book is out today!' (or similar) without a link or even the name of the book. Don't make me work so hard to find it 😁 📚💙

Revealing my true self: I really enjoyed Kpop Demon Hunters

A good start to my day, reading this

"the ONE story he cannot get away from is his repeated sexual abuse of children." #HeDidIt #SOAR #TrumpIsARapist #TrumpIsAPedophile #Epstein

Fun for all in this entertaining tale set in 1973: books.beledit.com/actually-im-... #BookSky @littlebrown.bsky.social #TerryDeary #BookRecommendation #BelEdit #HistFic #CrimeFic

When you're thinking that people are just downright awful, turn to Molly the Maid. She's endearing, kind, refreshing and just all round lovely! Check out my review of the Molly the Maid trilogy: books.beledit.com/nita-prose-m... #BookSky #NitaProse #BookRecommendation #BelEdit

Everyday misogyny. This evening I walked home alone from a restaurant in a quiet, safe suburban neighborhood. Met no-one but had to endure a car load of men who beeped at me and catcalled. It was too dark for them to see I'm old. All they saw was a woman. How fucking dare they. 😡

When feeling petty, I like to ask AI a question I know it'll get wrong*, then argue with it till it gives an answer that's the opposite of the first answer provided. I also make it apologise. (*eg forcing an admission that you actually can't clean a kettle with vinegar and baking soda). Ha, stupid!

This is great work from the @proton.me people: proton.me/business/eur... European? Find out just how badly your country depends on the goodwill of techno-fascists!

The Trump administration has announced that the US will rewrite past climate reports, in a clear attempt to erase scientific history and undermine the consensus on human-caused climate change.

Having closed my professional website, I've moved the 'English writing guides' to a new section in my reviews site... . Target is business writers but much applies to any writing. Includes some controversial advice! Discuss 😁 books.beledit.com/guides/ #Styleguide

The Mourning Necklace is historical fiction at its best. Not just a story; a life revealed. Beautifully written, immersive and totally gripping. And based on a real person, a woman who survived hanging. books.beledit.com/the-mourning-necklace/ #Booksky #HistFic #BelEdit @panmacmillan.bsky.social

From its stylish cover to its careful structure and sharp prose, this female-serial-killer novel puts a few new spins on this relatively new genre. books.beledit.com/the-six-murders-of-daphne-st-clair/ #Booksky #BelEdit #CrimeFiction @headlinebooks.bsky.social

One of my favourite reads of the year so far: books.beledit.com/kill-them-with-kindness/ Highly recommended, not least for its lampoon of Boris Johnson! #Booksky #BelEdit #SpeculativeFiction @willcarver.bsky.social

After a couple of busy months, I'm back to writing reviews. First up, a domestic drama/legal thriller that's a decent read for beside the pool (or a rainy day!) books.beledit.com/what-happens-in-the-dark/ #Booksky #CrimeFiction #BelEdit @kiaabdullah.bsky.social

His detractors are hoping for an explosive Epstein revelation, but I genuinely believe that someone could publish video of trump assaulting a young girl and the vast majority of his supporters would twist themselves inside out to find a way to deny or excuse it. We'll see.

Reposting this and a few other things for no particular reason today. Maybe I’ll do it tomorrow and the next day, too.