My current reading, a new history of Carthage, and a very intriguing science fiction novel. ( @annaleen.bsky.social , these are the titles I mentioned yesterday.) #booksky

He’s not hiding his medical records because he’s healthy, and he’s not hiding the Epstein files because he’s innocent. This isn’t complicated.

Happy Boxing Day to me. The collected poems of my (2nd) favorite Irish poet, Seamus Heaney #booksky

Two additions to my to be read history bookcase. I’m particularly looking forward to the Korean history book. #booksky

I’m currently reading Ice by Jacek Dukaj-some of the most challenging science fiction I’ve read in a long time. Comes out in the US in mid January. 150 pages in, and so far very much recommended. #booksky

If you put the words "LOCAL FOOL" in place of Elon Musk, the headlines make more sense. People who cover him should try it to see if it helps clear up their reporting. Local Fool Says He'll Build A Colony on Mars Local Fool Says AI Will Cure Cancer

Well worth reading

I just read The Universe box by @michaelswanwick.bsky.social . One of the best collections of stories I’ve read in quite a while. Comes out in February from @tachyonpub.bsky.social . Mark your calendars. Highly recommended. #booksky

I'm in trouble at home again for framing the fall of Lucifer as a labour dispute. Apparently it's fine in my head, but shouldn't be expressed in front of children.

There is hope for the future

Today I give thanks for 20 years of sobriety

Born this day, 1904: Tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. Hawkins came to prominence during the swing era but was a forward-thinking musician who embraced the sounds of bebop, employing Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Howard McGhee and, on this 1947 date, the young Miles. #jazz #jazzsky #milesdavis

Grant me the courage to follow lawful orders, the serenity to refuse unlawful ones, And the wisdom to know the difference.

With the coincidence this afternoon of the vote in the House of Representatives and the visit of MBS to the White House, it feels like a clarifying moment: On one side, Trump, Epstein and MBS. On the other, those who respect decency and honor humanity.

Happy Birthday, Alan Moore

My mistake has been trying to explain what "fascism" is to people who don't care what it is. So I'm going to try something else. Let's do this as a practical thought exercise. If America *were* fascist *today* - what would you have to do differently in your daily life? /1

At the risk of repetition.

I hate having to wait a whole year for China Miéville’s new book, but I think it will be worth it. www.thebookseller.com/rights/picad...

Two excellent finds for my library. This is why there is nothing better than a good independent bookstore. I’ve been fascinated by Soviet history since visiting the USSR in 1985. And my interest in London goes back to reading Sherlock Holmes as a child #booksky

A used copy of Midnight Doorways by @usmantm.bsky.social came across the buy counter today.. I immediately grabbed it. If this book was available in the US, not only would it be in the section, it would be faced out with a shelf talker. Great stories. Highly recommended

The door to the old bridewell at Moxham village. The gaol has remained locked since 1934 due to the high levels of haunting experienced by villagers walking passed it. Many put this down to the witch spirit of Old Mother Twilling, others to the high number of drunks who died in it across the years.

<satisifed sigh/> Oh yeah, that's the stuff.

The Gales of November by John U Bacon is not only one of the best books of Maritime history that I’ve ever read, it is one of the most moving. Five stars-highest possible recommendation. #booksky

yes

If on a winter’s night a traveler by Italo Calvino is one of my favorite books of all time. I’m hoping that this scratches the same itch. #booksky

Posting a picture of a tumbrel aka tumbril for no particular reason.

We have such a great book buyer at the store. This comes out this week #booksky

Francis Spufford seems to get better with each book he writes. Or at least I think so. Third of the way through his new book. #booksky

Hasan: The great irony is of course that Donald Trump is the son of an immigrant. The grandson of an immigrant and married to an immigrant. In fact two of his three wives were immigrants, proving yet again that immigrants will do the jobs that even Americans are not willing to do.

I do arrest thee, traitor, of high treason

Let me speak proudly: tell the constable We are but warriors for the working-day...

For God’s sake let us sit upon the ground And tell sad stories of the death of kings

I was “coincidentally” laid off from Antifa when I tried to unionize my chapter so, you know, take their rhetoric with a grain of salt

I’ve written a lot of shelf talkers over the years, mostly in history and science fiction. This is my first kids book shelf talker #booksky

If you lose to the Vikings in the UK you should be forced to change your team name to The Benedictines

I’m currently reading The Fire Agent by David Baerwald. Yes, that David Baerwald. And it is simply incredible. Comes out next year, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. One of those books I want to rush through to find out what happens next, yet at the same time savor. #booksky

A friend of mine often quotes what he says is a Korean proverb: The traitor has the best patriot costume

Working in a store that sells new and used books, I come home with some interesting combinations #booksky

It’s by no stretch a new book, but Passing strange by @klages.bsky.social is still one of my favorite books to recommend. It’s my second favorite book that takes place in San Francisco. #booksky

Two excellent finds at a used bookstore #booksky

If you’re lucky, you have books or authors that are comfort reads. Books that you’ve read more times than you can count, but are always there when you need them. Tonight I needed that feeling of an old friend, and so I picked up Bones of the moon by Jonathan Carroll. Such a lovely story. #booksky

In the last week I’ve watched Reds and Doctor Zhivago. I very much preferred Doctor Zhivago.

You know what would be interesting? A collaboration between Bob Dylan and Eminem.

I’m currently reading a collection of columns by Jimmy Breslin, and I have to say that man that guy could write. I wish he had been syndicated so I could have read him at the time he was writing them. #booksky

Katabasis by RF Kuang arrived today, easily my favorite novel of hers. Goes on the shelf next to Dante and Larry Niven. Highly recommended. #booksky