Lydscl
@lydscl.bsky.social
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Lydscl
@lydscl.bsky.social
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A really solid and fun couple of weeks of reading. Powering through my 'must reads' (eArcs) to be able to mood read more for the rest of the year.
Fell down the stairs earlier. Shook it off but slowly but surely various pains are now arriving 🤦♀️
a person is standing on a set of stairs holding an umbrella and a hat .
Alt: a person is falling down a set of stairs holding an umbrella and a hat .
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November 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Fell down the stairs earlier. Shook it off but slowly but surely various pains are now arriving 🤦♀️
Book Tour post with @bookouture.bsky.social and #HelenaDixon for the release of the fabulous Murder At Midwinter Farm.
I love the Miss Underhay series and even at book 22 in the series continues to have inventive mysteries that I love to read.
#booktour #cozymystery #cosymystery
I love the Miss Underhay series and even at book 22 in the series continues to have inventive mysteries that I love to read.
#booktour #cozymystery #cosymystery
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Book Tour post with @bookouture.bsky.social and #HelenaDixon for the release of the fabulous Murder At Midwinter Farm.
I love the Miss Underhay series and even at book 22 in the series continues to have inventive mysteries that I love to read.
#booktour #cozymystery #cosymystery
I love the Miss Underhay series and even at book 22 in the series continues to have inventive mysteries that I love to read.
#booktour #cozymystery #cosymystery
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yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
Is it nearly 10pm and have I just started RRR, why yes, yes I have.
This was a stupid idea, I have to get up early(ish) tomorrow morning.
This was a stupid idea, I have to get up early(ish) tomorrow morning.
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Is it nearly 10pm and have I just started RRR, why yes, yes I have.
This was a stupid idea, I have to get up early(ish) tomorrow morning.
This was a stupid idea, I have to get up early(ish) tomorrow morning.
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How have we gotten here? How does this 'protect' anyone? Why do they want to exclude people so much? Why are people reduced to how they look? What about people who aren't trans but dont fit those stereotypical gender moulds?
"Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look. The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash" [Times]
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look
The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
How have we gotten here? How does this 'protect' anyone? Why do they want to exclude people so much? Why are people reduced to how they look? What about people who aren't trans but dont fit those stereotypical gender moulds?
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"The Indifferent Stars Above" by Daniel James Brown, amazing chronical of the Donner Party (and the hubris/resiliance of people at the time).
Ok BlueSky: what are your favorite history books in terms of sheer page-turning, narrative propulsion? Thinking along the line of Killers of the Flower Moon, etc. Nonfiction chronicles that read like novels or movies.
November 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM
"The Indifferent Stars Above" by Daniel James Brown, amazing chronical of the Donner Party (and the hubris/resiliance of people at the time).
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They'd hate the kids smiling and laughing while playing football and basketball we see in the grotty hotel they live in next to an airport.
There is so much messed up about this front page Express story today.
There's no suggestion or evidence ANY alcohol or drugs was consumed. This is literally just people dancing.
And buried in the piece: "The footage is believed to have been filmed just before Labour took power in July last year."
There's no suggestion or evidence ANY alcohol or drugs was consumed. This is literally just people dancing.
And buried in the piece: "The footage is believed to have been filmed just before Labour took power in July last year."
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
They'd hate the kids smiling and laughing while playing football and basketball we see in the grotty hotel they live in next to an airport.
The small dog i inadvertently trod on who yelped, shook it off and then wanted fussing and loving.
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The small dog i inadvertently trod on who yelped, shook it off and then wanted fussing and loving.
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Whomst among us hasn't felt a little vacuum about snackie all done
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Whomst among us hasn't felt a little vacuum about snackie all done
Seeing the world of Pagans on screen woukd be immense, for now, I'll take the book and it's follow up (can't wait!).
IN FACT, having talked to an *actual* Scandi television producer about a possible Pagans adaptation, you would not BELIEVE what the most expensive thing about a potential TV show would be. Although it would make total sense, thinking about it. I will return in ONE HOUR to tell you.
November 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Seeing the world of Pagans on screen woukd be immense, for now, I'll take the book and it's follow up (can't wait!).
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I thought we voted the tories out in the last election? Could've sworn it.
Shabana Mahmood plans to extend the period refugees have to wait for permanent residence in the UK to 20 years, during which time their status will be under repeated review
November 15, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I thought we voted the tories out in the last election? Could've sworn it.
Just placed my order!
More reminders of The Festive Big Green Book Swap from last year.
Join in this year for more of the same fun.
But let's make it even bigger!
A book chosen just for you.
Choc and tea.
A new book buddy.
JOIN HERE. Just £15!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
Join in this year for more of the same fun.
But let's make it even bigger!
A book chosen just for you.
Choc and tea.
A new book buddy.
JOIN HERE. Just £15!
www.biggreenbookshop.com/index.php
November 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Just placed my order!
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Me today in work
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Me today in work
I don't need another copy
I don't need another copy
I don't need another copy
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I don't need another copy
I don't need another copy
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We couldn't be happier to share the pre-order link for the @waterstones.bsky.social special edition of PAGANS in paperback. With a beautiful foiled cover, red spredges and an exclusive short story, it is a treat. Limited numbers, so pre-order now if you want it! www.waterstones.com/book/pagans/...
November 13, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I don't need another copy
I don't need another copy
I don't need another copy
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I don't need another copy
I don't need another copy
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THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER by @sgj.bsky.social makes it onto Time Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2025!
"Jones’ chilling vampire Western is a retribution-fueled nightmare for readers with iron guts." Congratulations, Stephen and @sagapressbooks.bsky.social!
time.com/collections/...
"Jones’ chilling vampire Western is a retribution-fueled nightmare for readers with iron guts." Congratulations, Stephen and @sagapressbooks.bsky.social!
time.com/collections/...
'The Buffalo Hunter Hunter' Is on the 100 Must-Read Books of 2025
Here's why it made the list
time.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER by @sgj.bsky.social makes it onto Time Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2025!
"Jones’ chilling vampire Western is a retribution-fueled nightmare for readers with iron guts." Congratulations, Stephen and @sagapressbooks.bsky.social!
time.com/collections/...
"Jones’ chilling vampire Western is a retribution-fueled nightmare for readers with iron guts." Congratulations, Stephen and @sagapressbooks.bsky.social!
time.com/collections/...
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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missing the point of the movie somewhat spectacularly
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
missing the point of the movie somewhat spectacularly
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no one remembers because it was so long ago that everyone who did develop their film is dead obviously.
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
no one remembers because it was so long ago that everyone who did develop their film is dead obviously.
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Scrolling the telly channels and switched onto Now 90s and and 00s just as Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On started. So of course @popsiwinkle.bsky.social and I had a little sunday singalong!
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Scrolling the telly channels and switched onto Now 90s and and 00s just as Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On started. So of course @popsiwinkle.bsky.social and I had a little sunday singalong!
2h 10m of trick or treating. Loads of really polite and well behaved kids, none grabbing handfuls of sweets. Love trick or treating on my estate, it's a really family based evening.
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
2h 10m of trick or treating. Loads of really polite and well behaved kids, none grabbing handfuls of sweets. Love trick or treating on my estate, it's a really family based evening.
The closest we're ever going to get to an admission of guilt.
October 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The closest we're ever going to get to an admission of guilt.
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Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.
Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.