Michelle 📚
@michellegately.bsky.social
Bookseller. Overly enthusiastic about many things. Forever re-watching my fave comfort shows. Obsessed with my dog. Aussie in the UK.
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Michelle 📚
@michellegately.bsky.social
· Nov 18
betterwordspodcast.com
I co-host Better Words podcast with my bestie. We’ve chatted to lots of amazing authors over the years. #booksky
I’m listening to Boy From the Valleys by Luke Evans and loving the audio narration by him. It’s a fascinating memoir so far. #BookRecommendation
January 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I’m listening to Boy From the Valleys by Luke Evans and loving the audio narration by him. It’s a fascinating memoir so far. #BookRecommendation
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Are you working? What day is it? Who even am I?
Whatever the answer to those questions, just stop what you're doing and read a book instead. It's for the best.
Whatever the answer to those questions, just stop what you're doing and read a book instead. It's for the best.
January 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Are you working? What day is it? Who even am I?
Whatever the answer to those questions, just stop what you're doing and read a book instead. It's for the best.
Whatever the answer to those questions, just stop what you're doing and read a book instead. It's for the best.
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PSA2
if you've had good service from someone in retail let their manager or the company customer service people know, it's so good for their next review
if you've had good service from someone in retail let their manager or the company customer service people know, it's so good for their next review
December 23, 2024 at 8:48 PM
PSA2
if you've had good service from someone in retail let their manager or the company customer service people know, it's so good for their next review
if you've had good service from someone in retail let their manager or the company customer service people know, it's so good for their next review
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Just your yearly reminder that yes, we appreciate you're all a bit stressed tackling your Xmas shopping, but retail workers are people too. Be kind. Be patient. Don't be a.... 😘
a woman in a blue and white striped shirt says please pretend to be nice
Alt: a woman in a blue and white striped shirt says please pretend to be nice
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December 20, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Just your yearly reminder that yes, we appreciate you're all a bit stressed tackling your Xmas shopping, but retail workers are people too. Be kind. Be patient. Don't be a.... 😘
Today is for a little cosy reading & prepping lunches, snacks and breakfasts for a busy four days of bookselling
December 17, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Today is for a little cosy reading & prepping lunches, snacks and breakfasts for a busy four days of bookselling
Have found myself unable to concentrate on reading this week after some full-on, overstimulating days at work but I bought myself the new Agatha Christie puzzle book and it was so relaxing to just do that in from of a Christmas movie last night to unwind!
December 14, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Have found myself unable to concentrate on reading this week after some full-on, overstimulating days at work but I bought myself the new Agatha Christie puzzle book and it was so relaxing to just do that in from of a Christmas movie last night to unwind!
When you work in a bookshop at Christmas. Delightful, but exhausting.
Word of the day is ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted by work.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
I like to add ‘foreswunk’, exhausted before you even begin.
December 12, 2024 at 6:46 PM
When you work in a bookshop at Christmas. Delightful, but exhausting.
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theatre as a kid.
December 12, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Age yourself with a movie you saw in the theatre as a kid.
Currently reading & a recent Percy picture just for fun 🥹
December 5, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Currently reading & a recent Percy picture just for fun 🥹
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That’s a wrap on volume 2 of the Beatles songs as old, mid century film posters series. Here’s a recap of all of volumes 1 and 2 for anyone that missed them. Prints are available over on my website.
November 25, 2024 at 4:13 PM
That’s a wrap on volume 2 of the Beatles songs as old, mid century film posters series. Here’s a recap of all of volumes 1 and 2 for anyone that missed them. Prints are available over on my website.
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Optimist: The cup is half full
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Reader: The cup is forgotten, the contents cold, while on the page, events unfold.
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Reader: The cup is forgotten, the contents cold, while on the page, events unfold.
November 24, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Optimist: The cup is half full
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Reader: The cup is forgotten, the contents cold, while on the page, events unfold.
Pessimist: The cup is half empty
Reader: The cup is forgotten, the contents cold, while on the page, events unfold.
Wicked is absolutely superb.
a woman in a pink dress is hugging a woman with green face
ALT: a woman in a pink dress is hugging a woman with green face
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November 24, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Wicked is absolutely superb.
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FACT - Orbital is the first Booker Prize winner to go to number 1 in the bestseller charts in the week of its win.
November 19, 2024 at 3:16 PM
FACT - Orbital is the first Booker Prize winner to go to number 1 in the bestseller charts in the week of its win.
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Day two of Beatle week. The next four entries in Volume 2 of ‘Rubber Saul’. A series celebrating mid century graphic design by reimagining the songs of The Beatles as old film posters. Keep an eye out throughout the week for the rest, if you’re interested in such things.
November 19, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Day two of Beatle week. The next four entries in Volume 2 of ‘Rubber Saul’. A series celebrating mid century graphic design by reimagining the songs of The Beatles as old film posters. Keep an eye out throughout the week for the rest, if you’re interested in such things.
When the theatre lover is at work 💚 I’m so excited for the film and a slower day with the snow meant I could get a little creative with our displays.
November 19, 2024 at 11:48 AM
When the theatre lover is at work 💚 I’m so excited for the film and a slower day with the snow meant I could get a little creative with our displays.
Me too 📚
it’s always so tempting to start reading a new book when I already have 2 on the go 😅
November 19, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Me too 📚
This Queenslander will never ever get over the excitement of waking up to snow ❄️
November 19, 2024 at 8:15 AM
This Queenslander will never ever get over the excitement of waking up to snow ❄️
Awkward hello #booksky 👋 I used to blog a lot & then I was self-employed for a while and it killed my enjoyment of bookstagram. Now I’m a bookseller and sometimes podcaster and love chatting to people about books and things.
November 18, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Awkward hello #booksky 👋 I used to blog a lot & then I was self-employed for a while and it killed my enjoyment of bookstagram. Now I’m a bookseller and sometimes podcaster and love chatting to people about books and things.