Me in the Hindu on Sunday with a review of the gorgeous Booker-longlisted Seascraper by Benjamin Wood. www.thehindu.com/books/book-r... #booksky #bookreview

Some fantastic ones here. Enjoy!

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Today marks one year since my dear grandfather's passing. He's been in our thoughts every single day of that year. Here's a special newsletter issue that went out earlier today to all my subscribers. 🤍❤️‍🩹 anushreenande.substack.com/reflections-...

It feels like @arseblog.com has written this piece specifically for mine and @emilyoram.bsky.social's joy 😎

Nice of all the other teams to contrive to achieve Invincibles Day so early this season. Have a good week ahead, Gooners!

Liverpool had a five point lead. Now Arsenal are ahead by one in the space of two weeks. It’s a LONG season, folks. We’d all do well not to overreact.

"I'm one of you. Here to stay. Let's do it." Yes, indeed, Wilo 🥹

That's Mikel Striker Merino to you. And the Arsenal player who has scored the most goals in this calendar year to others.

I've been saying this like a mantra since catching up on the scores.

I spent the summer reporting this essay on why it seems harder than ever to sell a book right now—especially if it isn't a debut and comes with the dreaded "sales track." I'm grateful to the writers, agents, editors, publishers & experts who spoke to me for this piece: thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...

Was never in doubt, at least to me, but big bad things have happened regardless, so am pleased to hear about Willo's new contract!

Why can't we have nice things? Nice in this scenario refers to a healthy and fit squad, not a one in one out, as @emilyoram.bsky.social put it. Every. Single. Game. This. Season. Just why though 😭

One early-season trend I'd love for us to get rid of: losing one player to injury every game 😭 #Arsenal

Double header Arsenal Sunday evening - let's be having it!

Last chance today #NewYorkGooners You can order & collect my new children’s book - Arsenal Invincible Alphabet, illustrated by the amazing @ruthbeckart.bsky.social from O’Hanlons. Use this form to buy & save on postage from the UK docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Pass on your passion this Xmas.

One of the most striking things about last night's win is the bench strength we now have. @anande.bsky.social and I were talking about how weird (in the best way) it feels to finally have that kind of depth.

Between Worlds introduces diverse voices shaping Indian speculative fiction today. Edited by @gautambhatia88.bsky.social, these original stories blend the surreal with the urgent. Pick up your copies from your nearest bookstore or online.

An ode to Noni Madueke, and the story we didn't care to tell

Fashion FC is well and truly in business for the 25-26 season! Decided to get the crop for the third. #Arsenal

I have a short story in this! Among a fabulous table of contents.

Some kind words from the ever supportive David Dein, who may just feature in the book as a transfer wizard. 🧙 ‘The perfect, fun way for parents to introduce their young Gooners to Arsenal’s most famous season and its heroes. Bravo Dave!’ Order now 👌 www.legendspublishing.net/product/a-z/

On the one hand, all the goals, Max Dowman, top of the table, another clean sheet, winning the first home game of the season; on the other, all the injuries 😭. #Arsenal

Are we allowed to do that? Score from open play?

I concur. What an announcement video this is 🥹

A massive cockroach crawled up the back of my leg and knee in the car earlier today 🤢 so I think I've taken all the matchday juju on myself and #Arsenal will secure a first home win of the season 😌 (please and thank you)

Absolutely top @skrafc.bsky.social! Thanks for repping us so brilliantly! Rational, measured, empathetic. Didn't fall for any of the bait! You've done us proud.

I've said this before, though not on here, but the number of people football's online social aspect has brought into my (virtual, then in person) life that I wouldn't have crossed paths with otherwise is staggering, and one I could never have envisioned. Forever grateful. You know who you all are 💜

Holy Batman, this club!!! Woke up to a deluge of (extremely warranted) excitable messages and updates of the Eze variety.

I thought we were past the unlucky injuries, ffs. Feel for Kai, and also for us, but at least the window's still open?

On the publication day of the IF Anthology of New Indian SFF, I talk about the conceptualisation and creation of this anthology in the latest issue of the Words for Worlds newsletter: gautambhatia.substack.com/p/words-for-... As always, remember to subscribe if you’d like this fortnightly.

We so back!!! 💜

Eleven writers. Eleven stories. One anthology. Still feels strange to remember that my story, 'Heartland' is a part of it. www.amazon.in/Between-Worl...

Needed the result, got the result. Don't care about anything else at this super-early stage of the season.

Just found out about the new half-time interviews and possible interviews of subbed players after seeing Martin's. I have questions and comments and none of them are flattering to the decision makers. Literally, what, why, whomst?

As @anande.bsky.social just called it, gotta love recreational stress 🥲😇🤣

Looking for an Arsenal season preview that won’t provide you any tactical or general knowledge about the upcoming season? This is the one for you.

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Happy first Arsenal day of the new season! How we feeling?

Bluesky is blessed.

You’ve seen the hotties, but what will they be wearing? Is this a vintage year for shirts (no) or are loads of them pretty bland, actually? (yes) It’s here, it’s the inaugural Bluesky 👕2025/26 SEASON SHIRT REVIEW👕

I didn't in my wildest dreams put an email interview with Isabel Allende on my bingo card for 2025, but I sure am grateful! Not to mention it being my debut for @thehindu.com Sunday Magazine, a dream publication. #booksky #writersky #IsabelAllende

Yesss, another Hale Ender continuing to be where he belongs ❤️

I'm so excited to share that I have a short story in this beautiful anthology out on August 18! Preorder at the link below, and please share with any SFF fans you know 😊

I’m less than 100 away from 10,000 subscribers on my silly little newsletter. Subscribe?

This is a book that wouldn't normally be on my radar, but I'm so glad that the Rumpus thought I'd be a good fit to chat with Anelise about it. Loved the book, enjoyed the chat even more. Have a read!

I had the pleasure of chatting with Tashan via email about this gorgeous book, the nature of stories, fantastical worldbuilding, the pain and pleasure of creation, and more. You can read it in full here: writeordiemag.com/author-inter... @dawbooks.bsky.social

This is a book that wouldn't normally be on my radar, but I'm so glad that the Rumpus thought I'd be a good fit to chat with Anelise about it. Loved the book, enjoyed the chat even more. Have a read!

Miss Hector so much, what a guy. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

Another great piece encapsulating brilliantly what so many of us feel and have been feeling for the past three years. @michaelkeshani.bsky.social fantastic job.