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Best thing moving from Essex to Wiltshire
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Zach Schonfeld
10 days ago
Losing Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner and Catherine O'Hara in quick succession is a pretty big blow for people who enjoy elementary things such as "laughter" and "joy"
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I am 💔 I cannot believe Catherine O'Hara has passed, Damn you 2026 and we're still in January! Its too sad
10 days ago
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Sunshine and starting this Deep in the water John Marrs thanks
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Sabrina DC 🏴
15 days ago
UK should do the same. Because he grossly disrespected our soldiers, he threatens us with tariffs, he has his own police force that kidnap citizens as young as 5, murder 2 citizens in daytime, on camera and lie about it, still hiding the Epstein files. Pick whichever reason you want and boycott.
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Loving this book
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, and the rainy weather just means I can read more
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Bert’s Books
21 days ago
Back at Bert's! BE(rt) MY VALENTINE Whether you're loved up or happily single everyone deserves a present they'll love on Valentine's Day. Sign up to
#BertMyValentine
by Sunday 9th February and I'll pick you out something special to read on the big day.
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Be(rt) My Valentine
Whether you’re loved up or not, everyone deserves a little love at Valentine’s Day – even if that comes from yourself. Sign up to Be(rt) My Valentine by the 9th February and IR…
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EDC 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇨🇦🇬🇧🇦🇺🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇴🇫🇮🇸🇪
23 days ago
We can never have too much
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My weekend is sorted Thank you
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#robertthorogood
25 days ago
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Just watched
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what a lovely family in the first episode, so glad they got their act together and turned their life around.
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Microplastics Sommelier
7 months ago
maybe there's still some good left in this world after all
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Bert’s Books
7 months ago
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” ― Henry James
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TJ resists! Bluestormcoming!
8 months ago
So. which Stephen king book are we doing today, folks?
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Louie Stowell
8 months ago
I don't think I have to tell most people who follow me why libraries are important, or that they're under threat in the UK. But I want to make sure everyone knows Lambeth libraries are going on strike and there's a solidarity hardship fund HERE
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Linktree. Make your link do more.
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Joolia Ghoulia
8 months ago
The perfect bird feeder doesn't exi--
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Susie Dent
9 months ago
Ah. Despite the mischievous headlines I didn’t say this was now standard English. Rather that ‘mischeevious’ (which used to bug me no end) is an example of how, for centuries, English-speakers have often moved the sound of words to something more familiar.
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Mispronouncing mischievous is now acceptable, says Susie Dent
Lexicographer says purists’ pet peeve is just a ‘fascinating snapshot’ of how language evolves — but don’t expect Richard Dawkins to agree
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Blue Travel Channel 📸
9 months ago
Japanese snow fairy bird 🇯🇵 😃
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No sunshine! How rude! Not getting out of bed till I've finished First wife's shadow Adele parks
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10 months ago
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Parody Nigel Farage
10 months ago
Who better to comment on bringing up children than someone who doesn't know how many he has?
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Bert’s Books
10 months ago
I might have devoured this during a couple of train journeys this weekend. It might be absolutely incredible and a candidate for my Book of the Year. But let's preserve some mystery, eh? - Michael
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Beautiful Mothering Sunday little afternoon tea on a canal boat, sunshining, fresh cream scone and a glass or two of rosè
#happydays
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Robert Macfarlane
11 months ago
In the 1960s Switzerland had some of Europe's filthiest waterbodies. Now its cities boast near-pristine rivers & lakes: "We are united by a love of water". Lessons to learn here, about building emotional connection to water as well as infrastructure investment.
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From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers
In the 1960s, the Swiss had some of the dirtiest water in Europe. Now, their cities boast pristine rivers and lakes – and other countries are looking to follow their lead
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/17/from-sewage-and-scum-to-swimming-in-blue-gold-how-switzerland-transformed-its-waterways-aoe
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John86
11 months ago
Me in the national security team group chat
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Don't forget mothers day on Sunday, a book lasts longer than a box of chocolates.
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11 months ago
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Just walked the dogs, and it's strange weather, it's feels stormy, and the farmers have a fire somewhere so lots of smoke about
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Laura Bassett
11 months ago
Roses are red Violets are blue
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Raven Books
11 months ago
If your kid still has a World Book Day token, the final day to redeem them is March 23rd
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Anna Mazzola
11 months ago
It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
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Good morning, if you ever get in a reading slump, may I suggest Broken Country by Clare leslie Hall, read 150 pages last night, could easily of read the lot, but needed sleep, can't wait to to pick it up today
11 months ago
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George Takei
11 months ago
This Sunday, the whole country needs to spring forward from 1939.
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11 months ago
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This is just gorgeous
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11 months ago
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Love this me thinks it's for
@potustracker.us
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11 months ago
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Bert’s Books
11 months ago
Time for a bit of reality - a thread. Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills. The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter. Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.
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I could not love this woman any more x x
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12 months ago
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Lizz Winstead she/her
12 months ago
Dude asking this is the guy who is currently sliding into MTG’s swamp hole
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#toxictown
the acting is phenomenal, such a great cast, had me shouting at the tv, well done all involved
12 months ago
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Not so dismal now, bit of bluesky and sunshine
#vitd
12 months ago
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Dismal morning, which means I'm not going to feel guilty about sitting down and finishing 73 Dove Street. I'm really enjoying the story by Julie Owen Moylan
#mondaymotivation
12 months ago
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George Takei
12 months ago
Upon this response, JK burst into a million shards and a great wind scattered her unhappy soul beneath the arc of a newly formed rainbow.
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Five Leaves Bookshop
12 months ago
Today we celebrate the right to read.
#BooksellingIsNotACrime
On Feb 9 Israeli police raided the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem, seizing books and arresting Palestinian owners Ahmed and Mahmoud Muna. Today we will be donating 10% of takings to the Educational Bookshop.
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Emma Weird Wiltshire
12 months ago
The stars have aligned!! 🌟We’ve a date for the annual History and Mystery walk at Avebury. Saturday 7th June. DM me if you fancy joining us! It’s FREE! 😊
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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻🚫👑
12 months ago
"Why are you sitting in my dad's chair?"
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Loving Iceland from the beautiful scenery, amazing food and the weather, today we had rain, sunshine and a blizzard
about 1 year ago
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KarenM (Sussex Squad)
about 1 year ago
One thing I love, admire, and respect about Harry and Meghan is how angry they make Piers Morgan and the Daily Mail.
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SussexSpartanMegHive🇬🇧
about 1 year ago
😭Harry got APOLOGY for his mum!
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James O’Brien
about 1 year ago
So that’s the Mirror & Murdoch down, only the Mail to go. And people still wonder why UK newspapers are so vile to Prince Harry & Meghan…
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KathyF
about 1 year ago
Tulips and bluebells are just around the corner. Keep the faith, my fellow Americans! These were at Bourton House Garden, last April. 🌱
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KindleCrack
about 1 year ago
For real 🪢📚
#bookmeme
#booksky
#romancelandia
#booklovers
#mylife
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Bryn Donovan
about 1 year ago
Let’s stop saying “late to the party” when we talk about books that have been out for a while. They’re books. The party never stops 🎉🎊🥳🎈📚
#booklovers
#booksky
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