Angela Savage
@angelasavage.bsky.social
Award-winning author, library lover, 80s pop tragic, bird nerd. Commissioning co-editor of Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist. Crafter of #literarycritters
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My latest Substack post is live. A reading report for the last couple of months, featuring Queensland noir, Australia's first female crime writer, Richard Stark’s Parker, Bernie Gunther & the pulp of Mort Kunstler. Free to read & subscribe at the link below.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
My latest Substack post is live. A reading report for the last couple of months, featuring Queensland noir, Australia's first female crime writer, Richard Stark’s Parker, Bernie Gunther & the pulp of Mort Kunstler. Free to read & subscribe at the link below.
andrewnette.substack.com/p/reading-re...
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My latest newsletter is a John Le Carre double. I review Nick Harkaway’s KARLA’S CHOICE, plus I look at the 1979 & 2011 screen versions and ask what is my dream TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY cast? Free to subscribe & if you like what you read, spread the word
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John Le Carré double: Karla's Choice and my Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy dream cast
Over the Christmas/New Year period I read Karla’s Choice, Nick Harkaway’s take on the universe created by his late father, John Le Carré.
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January 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM
My latest newsletter is a John Le Carre double. I review Nick Harkaway’s KARLA’S CHOICE, plus I look at the 1979 & 2011 screen versions and ask what is my dream TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY cast? Free to subscribe & if you like what you read, spread the word
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My first Substack newsletter for the year has gone to subscribers.
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Looking for Mr Goodbar: the book
Theresa Dunn is an intelligent, single woman living in Manhattan, unremarkable in every respect, except one: she likes to trawl seedy singles bars and pick up men for casual sex.
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January 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
My first Substack newsletter for the year has gone to subscribers.
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In what was a great year for reading for me, here are my 2024 highlights.
Reading highlights 2024
It's been a great year for reading for me. I read 60 books--47 by women writers--and two manuscripts. I read six audio books, the rest in hard copy. I borrowed roughly one quarter from the library, and read 10 books that had been sitting unread on my shelves for more than a year--including one (The Shadow of the Wind…
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December 29, 2024 at 4:54 AM
In what was a great year for reading for me, here are my 2024 highlights.
When the zucchinis take over the garden, I know what I'll be cooking.
Probably worth posting food blog posts over here occasionally! Made this really easy and really great Meera Sodha recipe a few weeks back and really need to make it again:
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Caramelised garlic, zucchini & butter beans
October 24, 2024 Cindy keeps a pretty good list of recipes bookmarked from around the internet, and remembered this one when we had ...
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December 15, 2024 at 4:58 AM
When the zucchinis take over the garden, I know what I'll be cooking.
As a historian, I was interested where the ‘Die Hard is a Christmas movie’ discourse started. So went down a research wormhole today.
This is the earliest reference I could find. From The Times (UK), 27 Dec 2007. But it’s talking about a BT survey which suggests the idea was already in the air.
This is the earliest reference I could find. From The Times (UK), 27 Dec 2007. But it’s talking about a BT survey which suggests the idea was already in the air.
December 11, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Praise for Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist
Excited to see Spinning Around; The Kylie Playlist receiving positive reviews in recent weeks, and to see if recommended not just for Kylie fans, but for fans of good short stories, too. And it's heartening to see different reviewers highlight…
Excited to see Spinning Around; The Kylie Playlist receiving positive reviews in recent weeks, and to see if recommended not just for Kylie fans, but for fans of good short stories, too. And it's heartening to see different reviewers highlight…
Praise for Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist
Excited to see Spinning Around; The Kylie Playlist receiving positive reviews in recent weeks, and to see if recommended not just for Kylie fans, but for fans of good short stories, too. And it's heartening to see different reviewers highlight different stories--an indication of the strength of the anthology. A camp and captivating Kylie anthology Michael James in the Star Observer…
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December 11, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Praise for Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist
Excited to see Spinning Around; The Kylie Playlist receiving positive reviews in recent weeks, and to see if recommended not just for Kylie fans, but for fans of good short stories, too. And it's heartening to see different reviewers highlight…
Excited to see Spinning Around; The Kylie Playlist receiving positive reviews in recent weeks, and to see if recommended not just for Kylie fans, but for fans of good short stories, too. And it's heartening to see different reviewers highlight…
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I'm very excited to announce the inaugural (and possibly never to be repeated!) Trans Book Festival at The Wheeler Centre 8th Feb 2025 featuring a star-studded line up feat. Kris Kneen, Hasib Hourani, Dylin Hardcastle and many others. All allies very welcome 🌈🏳️⚧️📚 events.humanitix.com/trans-book-f...
Trans Book Festival
Get tickets on Humanitix - Trans Book Festival hosted by Transgender Victoria Events. The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. Saturday 8th February 2025. Find event ...
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December 9, 2024 at 9:08 AM
I'm very excited to announce the inaugural (and possibly never to be repeated!) Trans Book Festival at The Wheeler Centre 8th Feb 2025 featuring a star-studded line up feat. Kris Kneen, Hasib Hourani, Dylin Hardcastle and many others. All allies very welcome 🌈🏳️⚧️📚 events.humanitix.com/trans-book-f...
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Today's review:
Michael Jongen on Kirsten Krauth and Angela Savage's anthology Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist:
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@michaeljongen.bsky.social @kirstenkrauth.bsky.social @angelasavage.bsky.social #bookreview #booksky #kylieminogue 💙📚
Michael Jongen on Kirsten Krauth and Angela Savage's anthology Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist:
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December 10, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Today's review:
Michael Jongen on Kirsten Krauth and Angela Savage's anthology Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist:
newtownreviewofbooks.com.au/kirsten-krau...
@michaeljongen.bsky.social @kirstenkrauth.bsky.social @angelasavage.bsky.social #bookreview #booksky #kylieminogue 💙📚
Michael Jongen on Kirsten Krauth and Angela Savage's anthology Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist:
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@michaeljongen.bsky.social @kirstenkrauth.bsky.social @angelasavage.bsky.social #bookreview #booksky #kylieminogue 💙📚
Tomorrow Friday 6 Dec I’ll be appearing on The Friday Revue with the awesome Brian Nankervis, Jacinta Parsons & Christos Tsiolkas around 1.10pm talking Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist. Tune in for readings and chat #spinningaroundthekylieplaylist
December 5, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Tomorrow Friday 6 Dec I’ll be appearing on The Friday Revue with the awesome Brian Nankervis, Jacinta Parsons & Christos Tsiolkas around 1.10pm talking Spinning Around: The Kylie Playlist. Tune in for readings and chat #spinningaroundthekylieplaylist
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My latest Substack newsletter has gone out to subscribers, a closer look at one of the highlights of my #Noirvember viewing, Jack Gold's THE RECKONING (1970). Free to subscribe and if you like what you read, please spread the word.
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The Reckoning (1970): heading north before Get Carter
I don’t know whether Jack Gold’s 1970 film The Reckoning can be labelled noir or neo-noir.
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December 3, 2024 at 9:53 PM
My latest Substack newsletter has gone out to subscribers, a closer look at one of the highlights of my #Noirvember viewing, Jack Gold's THE RECKONING (1970). Free to subscribe and if you like what you read, please spread the word.
andrewnette.substack.com/p/the-reckon...?
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Just when you think you can’t love Dame Judi any more… www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
‘You’re a slut!’: Judi Dench reveals parrot’s pet name for her
Award-winning actor, who turns 90 next week, says ‘everyone should have a parrot’ like her African grey Sweetie
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December 1, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Just when you think you can’t love Dame Judi any more… www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
Seemed appropriate to read a book set on an island while visiting an island, although the unnamed Irish island of @johnboynewriter.bsky.social’s ‘Water’ is a far cry from Phillip Is, Australia. Truth telling in contemporary Irish fiction is blowing my mind! Will seek more of Boyne’s novels #books
December 1, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Seemed appropriate to read a book set on an island while visiting an island, although the unnamed Irish island of @johnboynewriter.bsky.social’s ‘Water’ is a far cry from Phillip Is, Australia. Truth telling in contemporary Irish fiction is blowing my mind! Will seek more of Boyne’s novels #books
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If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.
November 30, 2024 at 9:44 PM
If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.
Spotted in the wild at Turn The Page #bookshop #PhillipIsland sharing a shelf with #ABBA no less. Bookshop owner and I had a chat about former local Chris Flynn and I left him humming ‘Spinning Around’ #spinningaroundthekylieplaylist #kylieminogue #kylie @kirstenkrauth.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 2:28 AM
Spotted in the wild at Turn The Page #bookshop #PhillipIsland sharing a shelf with #ABBA no less. Bookshop owner and I had a chat about former local Chris Flynn and I left him humming ‘Spinning Around’ #spinningaroundthekylieplaylist #kylieminogue #kylie @kirstenkrauth.bsky.social
Does anyone else find it necessary when the start of a road trip coincides with the start of a new book to take two or more possible reads in case one doesn’t grab you? Or as in this case, you suspect you’ll burn through one so quickly you’ll need at least one more? #books #bus #roadtrip
November 30, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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Big Pharma is the only reason anyone still dies from HIV: “We have the means to eradicate AIDS as a threat to human life. Greed is keeping this from happening.”
Big Pharma Is the Only Reason Anyone Still Dies From HIV
We have the means to eradicate AIDS as a threat to human life. Greed is keeping this from happening.
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November 30, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Big Pharma is the only reason anyone still dies from HIV: “We have the means to eradicate AIDS as a threat to human life. Greed is keeping this from happening.”
Here’s me reluctantly returning Invisible Boys by @v8sheppard.bsky.social to City of Melbourne Libraries. The novel is visceral, powerful, sad and uplifting all at once. Can’t wait for the screen version #books #greatreads #australianfiction
November 30, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Here’s me reluctantly returning Invisible Boys by @v8sheppard.bsky.social to City of Melbourne Libraries. The novel is visceral, powerful, sad and uplifting all at once. Can’t wait for the screen version #books #greatreads #australianfiction
The social media ban is not a proxy for teaching parents, educators and teens themselves about digital literacy and cybersafety
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Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law. How it will work remains a mystery
The ban won’t take effect for at least 12 months. But key details about it are still missing – including how social media platforms will actually verify users’ age.
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November 30, 2024 at 8:04 PM
The social media ban is not a proxy for teaching parents, educators and teens themselves about digital literacy and cybersafety
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Today on my blog: margot-kin-berg.com/2024/11/30/i...
I Foresee Terrible Trouble, And I Stay Here Just the Same*
Since people aren’t perfect, it makes sense that believable fictional characters aren’t, either. In fact, I’d guess most readers prefer their fictional characters to have flaws and make mistakes at…
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November 30, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Today on my blog: margot-kin-berg.com/2024/11/30/i...
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The John Le Carré Advent Calendar - My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com Books. (with apologies to @realjohnlecarre.bsky.social and @harkaway.bsky.social)
November 30, 2024 at 10:10 AM
The John Le Carré Advent Calendar - My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com Books. (with apologies to @realjohnlecarre.bsky.social and @harkaway.bsky.social)
Final session at Stella Day Out sees Corrie Perkin interview Jessie Tu @jenniferdown.bsky.social & Kate Brabon #stelladayout
November 28, 2024 at 4:10 AM
Final session at Stella Day Out sees Corrie Perkin interview Jessie Tu @jenniferdown.bsky.social & Kate Brabon #stelladayout
Emily Bitto is speaking with Sally Warhaft about writing historical fiction and keeping the emphasis on narrative and character—a ‘light touch’ approach #stelladayout
November 28, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Emily Bitto is speaking with Sally Warhaft about writing historical fiction and keeping the emphasis on narrative and character—a ‘light touch’ approach #stelladayout
Listening to @mandybeaumont.bsky.social talk writing for Stella Day Out. She writes ‘to bear witness to the bullshit’ & encourage solidarity in women #stelladayout #womenwriters
November 28, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Listening to @mandybeaumont.bsky.social talk writing for Stella Day Out. She writes ‘to bear witness to the bullshit’ & encourage solidarity in women #stelladayout #womenwriters
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This is a good result for Albanese but let no one ever forget that the Bali 9 would have faced justice in Australia were it not for their betrayal by then AFP Cmr Mick Kelty (later disgraced when he alerted Ben Roberts-Smith he was being investigated for war crimes).
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Remaining Bali Nine members could be home in time for Christmas
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese directly lobbied new Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to agree the deal.
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November 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
This is a good result for Albanese but let no one ever forget that the Bali 9 would have faced justice in Australia were it not for their betrayal by then AFP Cmr Mick Kelty (later disgraced when he alerted Ben Roberts-Smith he was being investigated for war crimes).
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...