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Marcel Krueger @marcelkrueger.bsky.social · 2d

Some images of @paulscraton.bsky.social and me on stage at the Mendelsohn House in Olsztyn this week, talking about his work, the city of Berlin and his observations of Germany & German history as an insider/outsider. Translation was provided by Czesław Kinski, and all pictures are by Jacek Sztorc.

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Marcel Krueger @marcelkrueger.bsky.social · 6d

Delighted to be chatting with my friend @paulscraton.bsky.social about his writing and Berlin this Thursday on stage at the wonderful Dom Mendelsohna, part of this year's Mendelsohn Festival organised by BORUSSIA Olsztyn. The event will be in English with Polish translation. fb.me/e/jJ7B5tllD

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Marcel Krueger @marcelkrueger.bsky.social · 17d

W tym roku wezmę udział nie w jednym, ale w dwóch wydarzeniach podczas Festiwalu Mendelssohna. Przeprowadzę wywiad ze wspaniałym @paulscraton.bsky.social oraz opowiem o sobie i mojej rodzinie na Warmii. Zorganizowane przez moich przyjaciół z BORUSSIA Olsztyn. madeinwm.pl/wydarzenia/f...

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Paul Scraton @paulscraton.bsky.social · 21d

A wonderful book that, if you haven’t read it, you really should… let the second wind blow…

Adelle Stripe @adellestripe.bsky.social · 21d

My 2017 novel (which was recently republished by Virago) is this week’s selection at Small Distractions / Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds.

Nice to see it having a second wind.

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Paul Scraton @paulscraton.bsky.social · Sep 17

This is me. And the song is just lovely.

Matt Leys @mattleys.bsky.social · Sep 17

The new Divine Comedy single is for every parent with a child leaving home for uni this week. Warning: possible 😢

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The Divine Comedy - Invisible Thread

YouTube video by The Divine Comedy (Official)

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Paul Scraton @paulscraton.bsky.social · Sep 17

Yes! But also: Someone should remind the rest of the footballing world that you are allowed to score at any moment, and a goal near the end counts the same as one at the beginning. If you don’t like losing in the last minute, don’t stop playing before the final whistle goes…

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Paul Scraton @paulscraton.bsky.social · Aug 17

We did it! 162km along the Berlin Wall Trail from 8am until 2.30 the following morning. I’m so proud of my friends who answered the call and joined me in a challenge that means more than our own PBs or other personal achievements. So why did we run? Here: www.justgiving.com/page/paul-sc...

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Paul Scraton @paulscraton.bsky.social · Aug 8

Waterstones in Leeds have a table display for all their copies of The Salt Path with a sign that says “Take it with a pinch of salt”

Reader, I laughed.

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Paul Scraton @paulscraton.bsky.social · Jul 27

“I don’t miss penalties twice…” is right Chloe Kelly! #WEURO2025

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Luke Turner @luketurner.bsky.social · Jul 25

Until the cruel Beeching's Axe of puberty, I was into model railways and had a small layout in the corner of my room. Recently, I've wondered if a return to the hobby might help my mental health – and the lovely responses I've had to this piece suggest I am not alone

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‘Model trains are my meditation' | The Observer

Model railways offer a ticket to a safe world – no wonder it's good for hobbyists' mental health

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Paul Scraton @paulscraton.bsky.social · Jul 22

Here we go! Come on girls, let’s go… #ITAENG #WEURO2025