Can't decide which I like best, a mispronunciation of scones or a condescension of mansplainers. 😂

Too Many Times off on a blog tour. I think JJ is a little nervous and Davie is trying to work out how to get a job out of it. Let's hope neither has anything to worry about. Photo: Blog poster, list of bloggers, cover of Too Many Times #Britishdetective. Organised by @annerandomthings.bsky.social

It's a basic fact that you can spend £9.99 on a good book that could last you a few weeks (if you pace yourself). It's really quite the investment to be taken away on a fantastic journey or grow to love a character. Or learn new things. It's also fairly cheap way to keep your brain healthy.

I've created my first starter pack! If you're a book and animal lover then comment with an image of your pet and let me know if you would like to be added. I mean who doesn't want their feed filled with books and animals? Have popped my furbabies in the comments. go.bsky.app/EVrmwwX

My cartoon for this weekend’s Guardian Books.

Ah. Well, at least it’s nearly the weekend, eh?