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Leo Cookman

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Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · Aug 20

I have just published a book on the philosophy of grief.
Given the way the world is with new wars and 'climate grief' among other crises, I figured it was time to reappraise the idea of grief.
'Plato's Remedy' is available in ebook everywhere
books2read.com/u/mZMRjB

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 3h

It's not batshit when he's broken every "promise" he's made and actively caused harm to millions of people through his passivity and cowardliness. I don't care how good a man he is when you hold the highest office with a large majority and fumble it from day one you will correctly receive contempt

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 15h

Hear bloody hear

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 21h

So pleased to see so many still love and read Garner. Would also encourage fans check out Boneland

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 23h

The #NoKings protests should really be putting paid to the idea that the ultra right-wing fash are a "silent majority", but instead an incredibly loud, broadcasted and desperate minority. We have the numbers, fellas.

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 23h

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Siobhan Thompson @vornietom.bsky.social · 1d

Alan Garner is a formative writer for me. If you have a kid who enjoys being scared, get them his books. Or tbh if you’re an adult who likes scary fantasy, they hold up. I re-read Elidor recently and it’s so eerie

Bob Fry @bobfry.bsky.social · 2d

Alan Garner is 91 today. A brilliant and unique author. His books have inspired and enchanted me since I read The Weirdstone of Brisingamen at the age of 11. Here is my treasured copy of Red Shift. The Le Guin quote on the cover is wholly accurate.

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 1d

Same

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 1d

What a miserable existence she must lead

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 1d

How tf is there a Whitstable east now?! Spent half my life there and it does not have an east/west. Gerrymandering bullshit.

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 1d

They're literally dressed as Nazis now

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 1d

We're gonna need a bigger Nuremberg

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 1d

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 2d

Genuinely incredible. First bit of "Will benefit mankind" news I've seen in years.

Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 2d

On course to end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

First injection to stop HIV approved

The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 3d

It's called a SwastiCar for a reason

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 3d

@musichallsociety.bsky.social My Mum, who recently passed away, was a member of yours and editor of The Call Boy back in the 90s/2000s. She did a lot for the music hall revival and we were hoping there might be room in the Call Boy for a small tribute?
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Lesley Cookman obituary

Other lives: Author of the Libby Sarjeant ‘cosy crime’ series

www.theguardian.com

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 3d

Mum's obituary in the Guardian today

www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Lesley Cookman obituary

Other lives: Author of the Libby Sarjeant ‘cosy crime’ series

www.theguardian.com

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 3d

Completely insane

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 4d

Hell. Yes.

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 4d

This image was the first time I remember just gazing at a poster and imagining the movie I was about to see. Struzan's work always added to the magic. RIP

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4d

You gently run your hand through the rack. You can feel it—pure cotton, rich wool, Irish linen. The plump buttonholes are handsewn; the buttons attached with a firm shank. You flip the price tag over. It's affordable

You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month

Headline reads: Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotic for adult users.

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 4d

Wow I'm shocked

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 5d

Yup

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 5d

Treat these fascists with the contempt they deserve

Leo Cookman @leocookman.bsky.social · 6d

Not even sure why I'm on here tbh. No interactions on anything I post. I think I've aged out of social media in general.