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If you’re going to #theakstonscrime this weekend and would like a ticket to the awards party tonight, I have a spare as stupidly, I bought it not realising it was already included in the rover pass. Just let me know and I’ll pass it on to you.

If we want to make mainstream schools more inclusive, start with revising the curriculum. We’re still teaching a Govian curriculum, which is based on the 1950’s, in a post lockdown and technological world.

Oooh, you mean it's OK to leave, realise it's a mistake, then rejoin? 😉

“A Chair For Readers”, by Tom Gauld. There is a better world …

I can’t believe this has to be a thing. www.change.org/p/protect-au...

My energy bill was £127 in 2019, it's now £221/month My mortgage in 2019 was £589, it's now £1,100/month Train fares got hiked, taxes went up 12 times. All that happened under the TORIES. Labour fucking *walk in the door*, suddenly the Mail give a shit. Piss off.

Currently on a train to London. In a quiet carriage. Bloke is having a conversation with his partner on loudspeaker. Why do people do this?

One of my favourite books in one if my favourite series is on sale for 99p!

The reason I self-publish romance.

My genre fiction is currently having to share the same space while my writing room/snug/library is renovated. It’s messy.

It’s Wednesday, we’re open, and you need a new book. - Michael

Husband: why are you reorganising the whole house? Me: because I have a month to finish my novel.

‘I helps with book faffing.’ No, Margot, you just want to knock everything off the shelves. #catsofbluesky

Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage on a wet and wild tenth wedding anniversary. The wet and wild was in the weather sense, just so you know.

Really not sure how much moving they’ll be today.

A few potential words of the day: Joblijock: a disturber of domestic peace (small children, cantankerous uncles, etc). Yule-hole: the furthest notch in your belt that you need to resort to at Christmas. Confelicity: joy in other people’s happiness. Merry Christmas.

Happy Christmas! May the day be what you need.

Word of the day (of course) is ‘scurryfunging’, from US dialect: the frantic attempt to tidy the house just before guests arrive.

Off to London (train miraculously on time) for the day, seeing The Tempest, and window shopping. For the love of goats, can someone remind me to get my husband a bloody wedding anniversary card?

Gorgeous finished copies of Notes on a Drowning by Anna Sharpe have landed! As a festive treat, one lucky winner will get their hands on a copy EARLY. To enter, simply follow us and repost! UK entrants only, 18+. Competition closes 1pm 26/12/24. T&Cs here: brnw.ch/21wPwAL @annamazz.bsky.social

I’ve discovered that I find Christmas choral music one of the most calming things to listen to. Is this a sign of ageing?

@janecasey.bsky.social I suspect I’ll have 5 copies of TSR: ARC, ebook, hardback, audio and paperback. Working out how I explain this to the husband.

I recommend no fewer than 4 copies of any beloved book. A paperback for traveling and lending to friends, an eBook for reading with greasy snack fingers, an audio book so you know how the characters' names are actually pronounced, and a pristine hardcover to be buried with you like a pharaoh

@janecasey.bsky.social Oh, Josh.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 20/20

An experiment. Can you like this post if (and only if) you play and buy video games. Some people over on Twitter/X seem to think it's only game developers here. (reposts welcome to spread the word)

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 19/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 18/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 17/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 16/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 15/20

A remarkable stat: Heidi Alexander’s appointment as Transport Secretary means the cabinet is now 100% state-educated for the first time in history.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 14/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 13/20

A purrfectly timed yawn. Fierce af. #cats #catsofbluesky

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 12/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 11/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 10/20

I’m in such a bookfunk. I’m between writing books so have all this lovey time to read and nothing, utterly zilch, is getting me beyond the first few pages. I need to break this funk. #booksky

Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed. (Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 9/20

I’m no longer on the other place so I can’t moan into the abyss there, so sorry BlueSky - I usually shop online. I am partially responsible for the death of my local high street. Just got back from Xmas shopping. Serious? Boots, your paper bags do not withstand rain.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 8/20

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books 💙📚 Day 8/30

Amazing book!