Just wrote this. Not sure whether to call it a poem or just a rough, rambling thought dump. Either way, thought I'd share...
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Just wrote this. Not sure whether to call it a poem or just a rough, rambling thought dump. Either way, thought I'd share...
Not that often in the past, but quite a few more recently as my wife is reading more books outside of her usual crime/thriller books which I don't tend to go for. We both read The Girl with All the Gifts last month and both give it 5 stars.
Totalitarianism, if not fought against, could triumph anywhere. -Orwell
Currently reading and enjoying Acts of Cupiity by @es-drake452.bsky.social Recommended by my wife who loved it.
I have had an intensely hard time pulling myself out of this book. My family has had to remind me to do things like… eat dinner… and go to sleep. I am *obsessed* with all of it, from worldbuilding to characters. Holy hell, it’s been a damn minute since I’ve been this into a book. Wow.
Finished this the other day. Agreed, it definitely pulls you in. Tchaikovsky is a master world builder.
We took our girls out of school around 3 years ago and home educate them. My wife mainly does the educating as I still work full time. Our girls are thriving with a more nuanced and free style of learning that suits them individually. The education system is outdated, too focused on targets/grades.
Collective worship is not education. It's religious observance. Yet in Scotland (and across the UK), state schools are legally required to lead pupils in acts of worship. So many parents are totally unaware. New report by @humanistsociety.bsky.social goes in-depth 👇
Morning! Currently reading Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Meanwhile in the UK, the BBC are reporting on a hot topic.
Breaking and fact checked: dead or alive, Trump is still a cunt.
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This
Trouble is, if the Christian right believe Trump has died, but then he appears alive in a couple of days, they will claim he is the messiah and this is the second coming.
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Brilliant news for health and happiness of children and their parents in UK! Vaccines are a marvel of human ingenuity, reason, and science motivated by compassion which have transformed our civilisation. We should all do our bit to encourage uptake. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Imagine if we championed our loved ones the same way champion celebs. Who in your life could use that support today?
I'm reading City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica.
Only a few chapters in, but the premise is intriguing and uncomfortably feasible.
I don't care what anyone says, I like that movie.
Good morning Womble! I'm reading City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky and also started Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica.
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Tender is the Flesh?
Current reads... City of Last Chances by @aptshadow.bsky.social Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
Legendary 😁
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"Trump is a cunt."
The Book That Held Her Heart 📖♥️
Yeah, same. I think it's all connected in some strange way.
Christian nationalism and fascism are on the rise. It seems everything is moving backwards, like a proportion of humanity are determined to take us to a new dark age of intolerance, ignorance, and stupidity, on a scale beyond anything seen before.
We think assemblies should be inclusive of all children. This means providing engaging assemblies on a variety of subjects so that all pupils can learn and grow together. See our inclusive assemblies below. assembliesforall.org.uk
Apart from book 1, this is the most memorable/impactful book in the series for me. Hope you enjoy it.
You have NO IDEA how hard it has been keeping quiet about this. So friends, AT LAST, THE NEXT BOOK IS ANNOUNCED! (I'm usually a bit nervy about new stuff but feel like this one is A BANGER.) reactormag.com/book-announc...
WRITERLY FOLKS! School just started up again which means my full-time hours are back on. I have filled a bunch of my fall/winter slots but I always keep some open. September-March fill up *fast* so if you'd like to get on my schedule, the sooner you let me know, the better. www.sarahchornedits.com
I've just started A Schooling in Murder by Andrew Taylor.
Fuck the haters. This community is about love and stories and togetherness, not hatred and selfishness.
Morning! I'm reading and really enjoying The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey.
Started reading The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey
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Finished The Etched City by K. J. Bishop last night and now listening to episode 2 of Starship Alexandria podcast. Excellent recommendation @aptshadow.bsky.social And @emmanewman.bsky.social I also had the same wtf note on the Rev and also had the 'moss' quote highlighted 😊
🎉 🎂 Happy Book Birthday to the latest instalment in @aptshadow.bsky.social 's TERRIBLE WORLDS novellas - THE HUNGRY GODS! The Gods have returned to the world... If you want to see tomorrow, you run. Out in the US today and the UK on Thursday. Buy: geni.us/HungryGods
Oh definitely, they are a necessary evil. I would do without if I could.
You can still use coins. Most car parks have all 3 options, coins, card and app. However, a new thing is anpr parking. Basically, sign up to a particular app that covers certain car parks, register your number plate and a payment method. Just drive in and out.
My phone is the same, but I also have as many ev charging apps too. However, octopus energy have a rfid cradle that can be used in many ev chargers, but not all. Car parks that only use cash though, that's always an issue as I rarely have coins on me.
Yup, my phone is full of parking and charging (electric vehicle) apps.
Welcome
Morning! I'm reading The Etched City by K. J. Bishop and listening to A Litter of Bones by JD Kirk.
I shall be binging this series after I've finished The Etched City. Just over halfway through and enjoying it's overall weird vibe.
🚨ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 We've snapped up @kerstinhall.bsky.social 's multi award-nominated ASUNDER for the UK! SABRIEL meets WITCH KING in this deliciously dark fantasy. UK/BC, exc. CAN rights acquired by Amanda Raybould from Tor. Learn more bit.ly/45uJheZ Preorder geni.us/asunder
COVER REVEAL Stoked to present the cover for 'What Comes Before' by FFA's own Molly Macabre Release date: September 13th, 2025 Artist: Jelena Gajic Death is mercy. The fray is what comes before.
Live in Northern Ireland? Help us end this outdated, unfair, and discriminatory practice their too! Why should schools impose one religious practice on everyone? Education should be about learning, not compulsory worship. Sign the petition. humanists.uk/action/colle...
Classes that teach about religion from an objective standpoint so children can decide their own beliefs? Yes ✅ Starting the school day by having children clasp their hands in prayer and worship? No ❌ Live in Scotland? Respond to the consultation! @humanistsociety.bsky.social
Live in England or Wales? Want to help us end the legal requirement for all state schools to conduct daily acts of worship, and introduce inclusive assemblies for all? Sign our petition. humanists.uk/action/inclu...
It's a wrap! Check out my thoughts on the books I read in July here: youtu.be/97Ux-DH_woc How did your reading go last month?
We should be encouraging more allotments and easier access for people to use them.
Currently listening to Toxxic by Jane Hennigan and reading The Etched City by K. J. Bishop.
Sometimes, yes. Depending on how long it takes before I pick them up again, I usually have to start from the beginning regardless.
As well as embracing the DNF, I have recently adopted the NRN (not right now) approach too. I've re-shelved a couple of reads recently that I still want to read, but not right now. It's ok to put a book back on the shelf for another time. Mood reading is much like life - unpredictable.
Yes, I would recommend reading Moths first.
Added this book to my tbr after hearing @aptshadow.bsky.social mention it on episode 1 of the Starship Alexandria podcast. The question is, should I be reading this before listening to episode 2, to avoid spoilers?
Currently listening to the audiobook for Toxxic by Jane Hennigan.
Damn, they were good 🤘🦇 open.spotify.com/track/3IKJNH...
Chester understood open.spotify.com/track/3K4HG9...
Blair had New Labour, Starmer has New Tories.
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Can't find ebook or audio available in UK 🤔
Only two weeks until SFF Addicts is LIVE at @seattlein2025.org!!! Join hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly and guests George R.R. Martin @brandonsanderson.com @robinhobb.bsky.social @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social & @ryancahill.bsky.social on Aug. 15 at 3pm PT ⚔️
Only recently (yesterday) discovered that @aptshadow.bsky.social and @emmanewman.bsky.social have a podcast. Currently listening to episode 1 open.spotify.com/episode/0AsM...
COVER REVEAL Stoked to present the cover for @frasierarmitage.bsky.social's upcoming novel, Cage of Stars, coming September 9th. Artist: GRANDFAILURE Design: @adrianmgibson.bsky.social More info can be found below 🔽🔽🔽🔽
Adding more H to my SFFH TBR. Have you read any of these? Any similar recommendations? Books pictured by: Jane Flett @isabelcanas.bsky.social @paultremblay.bsky.social @silviamg.bsky.social @tananarivedue.bsky.social John Ajvide Lindqvist @spookypurcell.bsky.social @lucyrosecreates.bsky.social
What perfect album came out when you were 16?
I've read 9 of these, and have 4 more to read on kindle.
The Gods have returned to the world... If you want to see tomorrow, you run. Next month, get your hands on THE HUNGRY GODS, the latest instalment in @aptshadow.bsky.social 's multi award-winning TERRIBLE WORLDS novella series! Available to preorder now! geni.us/HungryGods
Final Destination possibly.
Yes
Morning! My current book is Bram Stoker's Dracula.
#FuckTrump
Phenomenal 👌
Bees 🐝🐝🐝
It's disgusting. Looks like Trump's grotesque AI film of a gilded Gaza was not a sick joke after all. It sickens me to my core.
Headline in a Scottish newspaper today: CONVICTED US FELON TO ARRIVE IN SCOTLAND
Hey folks, I've had a whole bunch of websites and stuff ask me to write articles about SFF + disability again. I'm planning on starting to write a few articles this weekend and send them out. If anyone wants me to write something for their website, please let me know and I'll add it to my list.
🔥🔥🔥The Broken Sword releases TOMORROW!!!🔥🔥🔥 So I've thrown books one and two on sale for 99p!
One of the deciding factors in our decision to home educate.
The UK is an anomaly when it comes to state-funded faith schools, as well as the legal requirement for all state schools to perform collective worship. No state school should favour one child’s background over another, nor should they impose religion on anyone. www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-n...
Listening to a classic. Superb narration.
I may try some podcasts or non-fiction.
I'm in a huge slump mentally and physically, and it's affecting my reading too. Dnf'd 3 books already this week.
My favourite Roger Moore Bond film.
This was very different and enjoyable.
This sounds intriguing. I read The American Boy many years ago and really enjoyed it, but read nothing else by Taylor. I think I'll pick this one up.
Morning! I'm still reading Of Blood Descended by Steven Veerapen and also started The Animals in That Country by Laura Jean McKay.
I've read all of his books now and The Library trilogy is definitely my favourite. I enjoyed Prince of Fools, the series is strong, but isn't one of my favourites.
That cover is fantastic 👌