Dr Tim Rideout
@drtimrideout.bsky.social
Father of daughters, health services leader, chair of school governors, academic Gothicist, literary interviewer, crime fiction lover, Doctor Who fan (he/him/his)
https://www.precariousgothic.com
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Dr Tim Rideout
@drtimrideout.bsky.social
· Sep 15
Gothic Precarity | UWP
www.uwp.co.uk
PUBLICATION DAY!
I am delighted to announce that Gothic Precarity: Fear and Anxiety in Twenty-First-Century Fiction is published today!
The Gothic has always been a literature of unease, but today it feels especially urgent.
@uniwalespress.bsky.social
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I am delighted to announce that Gothic Precarity: Fear and Anxiety in Twenty-First-Century Fiction is published today!
The Gothic has always been a literature of unease, but today it feels especially urgent.
@uniwalespress.bsky.social
www.uwp.co.uk/book/gothic-...
‘These are the years that the locust hath eaten.’
W S Churchill
W S Churchill
January 20, 2026 at 7:39 PM
‘These are the years that the locust hath eaten.’
W S Churchill
W S Churchill
We need to rejoin the European Union as a matter of urgency.
There is a reason Trump and Putin were in favour of Brexit.
We need a clear plan to rejoin and start strengthening the European alliance.
We need to rejoin the EU.
There is a reason Trump and Putin were in favour of Brexit.
We need a clear plan to rejoin and start strengthening the European alliance.
We need to rejoin the EU.
January 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM
We need to rejoin the European Union as a matter of urgency.
There is a reason Trump and Putin were in favour of Brexit.
We need a clear plan to rejoin and start strengthening the European alliance.
We need to rejoin the EU.
There is a reason Trump and Putin were in favour of Brexit.
We need a clear plan to rejoin and start strengthening the European alliance.
We need to rejoin the EU.
Walking from Glastonbury to Street. Watched over by the Tor.
January 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Walking from Glastonbury to Street. Watched over by the Tor.
‘It is done,’ said John at last.
Ceremonially he handed Will the glittering chain of linked Signs, and Will gasped at the beauty of them. Holding the Signs now, he felt from them suddenly a strange fierce sensation like an electric shock: a strong, arrogant reassurance of power.
The Dark Is Rising
Ceremonially he handed Will the glittering chain of linked Signs, and Will gasped at the beauty of them. Holding the Signs now, he felt from them suddenly a strange fierce sensation like an electric shock: a strong, arrogant reassurance of power.
The Dark Is Rising
January 7, 2026 at 11:21 PM
‘It is done,’ said John at last.
Ceremonially he handed Will the glittering chain of linked Signs, and Will gasped at the beauty of them. Holding the Signs now, he felt from them suddenly a strange fierce sensation like an electric shock: a strong, arrogant reassurance of power.
The Dark Is Rising
Ceremonially he handed Will the glittering chain of linked Signs, and Will gasped at the beauty of them. Holding the Signs now, he felt from them suddenly a strange fierce sensation like an electric shock: a strong, arrogant reassurance of power.
The Dark Is Rising
BLOOD AND WATER by Patrick McGrath
‘Who knows what an angel would be doing in a century like this one? Maybe he was just meant to be an angel for our times.’
Sardonic tales of the grotesque. Dark fairy tales. Body horror and madness. A rich collection.
‘Who knows what an angel would be doing in a century like this one? Maybe he was just meant to be an angel for our times.’
Sardonic tales of the grotesque. Dark fairy tales. Body horror and madness. A rich collection.
January 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM
BLOOD AND WATER by Patrick McGrath
‘Who knows what an angel would be doing in a century like this one? Maybe he was just meant to be an angel for our times.’
Sardonic tales of the grotesque. Dark fairy tales. Body horror and madness. A rich collection.
‘Who knows what an angel would be doing in a century like this one? Maybe he was just meant to be an angel for our times.’
Sardonic tales of the grotesque. Dark fairy tales. Body horror and madness. A rich collection.
December 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Thank you to @essiefox.bsky.social for this chilling Christmas treat. Deftly done 🖤
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open.substack.com/pub/essiefox...
A Ghost Story for Christmas ~ Episode 7
The Portent of the Shadow by E Nesbit
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December 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thank you to @essiefox.bsky.social for this chilling Christmas treat. Deftly done 🖤
open.substack.com/pub/essiefox...
open.substack.com/pub/essiefox...
Boxing Day shadows on Lincoln Cathedral.
December 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Boxing Day shadows on Lincoln Cathedral.
Boxing Day shadows on Lincoln Cathedral.
December 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Boxing Day shadows on Lincoln Cathedral.
Reposted by Dr Tim Rideout
Christmas is hard for many. The years roll, the ghosts at the table increase. We’re haunted by the absence of voices, of laughter engines who drank and ate with us. This can be day of remembrance rituals. For what it’s worth, Hooklanders near and far are in my candles today. Be gentle on yourselves.
December 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Christmas is hard for many. The years roll, the ghosts at the table increase. We’re haunted by the absence of voices, of laughter engines who drank and ate with us. This can be day of remembrance rituals. For what it’s worth, Hooklanders near and far are in my candles today. Be gentle on yourselves.
A sharp Christmas Day, Lincoln Cathedral standing proud.
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A sharp Christmas Day, Lincoln Cathedral standing proud.
And so the reckless abandonment of science, global infrastructure and truth continues.
History will not judge us well. We have allowed this to happen.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/c...
History will not judge us well. We have allowed this to happen.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/c...
Trump Administration Plans to Break Up Premier Weather and Climate Research Center
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
And so the reckless abandonment of science, global infrastructure and truth continues.
History will not judge us well. We have allowed this to happen.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/c...
History will not judge us well. We have allowed this to happen.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/c...
‘I could not shake myself free of the sense of everything around me dissolving slowly, of sinking slowly into deliquescence.’
Wilkie Collins and Henry James, written with a Chandleresque aesthetic, VENETIAN VESPERS immerses the reader in a bewildering Venice of treachery, manipulation and lies.
Wilkie Collins and Henry James, written with a Chandleresque aesthetic, VENETIAN VESPERS immerses the reader in a bewildering Venice of treachery, manipulation and lies.
December 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
‘I could not shake myself free of the sense of everything around me dissolving slowly, of sinking slowly into deliquescence.’
Wilkie Collins and Henry James, written with a Chandleresque aesthetic, VENETIAN VESPERS immerses the reader in a bewildering Venice of treachery, manipulation and lies.
Wilkie Collins and Henry James, written with a Chandleresque aesthetic, VENETIAN VESPERS immerses the reader in a bewildering Venice of treachery, manipulation and lies.
It all began, 62 years ago today. The greatest TV show ever made. I have always loved it. I will always love it. How much this funny little show has given me. So much joy, so many good friends.
Happy Doctor Who day everyone ❤️
#DoctorWhoDay
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Happy Doctor Who day everyone ❤️
#DoctorWhoDay
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Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child - The TARDIS first appearance
YouTube video by Doctor Whovians
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November 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It all began, 62 years ago today. The greatest TV show ever made. I have always loved it. I will always love it. How much this funny little show has given me. So much joy, so many good friends.
Happy Doctor Who day everyone ❤️
#DoctorWhoDay
youtu.be/lg5WPOCPyxQ?...
Happy Doctor Who day everyone ❤️
#DoctorWhoDay
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Uncanny, Gothic Venezia has my heart.
November 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Uncanny, Gothic Venezia has my heart.
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Latest arrival from @goldsborobooks.bsky.social
THE BOOK BINDER’S SECRET by A D Bell
Such a beautiful and inviting book ❤️
@HarperCollinsUK @HarperCollins
THE BOOK BINDER’S SECRET by A D Bell
Such a beautiful and inviting book ❤️
@HarperCollinsUK @HarperCollins
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Latest arrival from @goldsborobooks.bsky.social
THE BOOK BINDER’S SECRET by A D Bell
Such a beautiful and inviting book ❤️
@HarperCollinsUK @HarperCollins
THE BOOK BINDER’S SECRET by A D Bell
Such a beautiful and inviting book ❤️
@HarperCollinsUK @HarperCollins
My new bedtime book, as recommended by @sarahhilary.bsky.social
MISSING PERSON: ALICE by Simon Mason
Been saving this since Theakstons Crime Festival 😊
MISSING PERSON: ALICE by Simon Mason
Been saving this since Theakstons Crime Festival 😊
November 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
My new bedtime book, as recommended by @sarahhilary.bsky.social
MISSING PERSON: ALICE by Simon Mason
Been saving this since Theakstons Crime Festival 😊
MISSING PERSON: ALICE by Simon Mason
Been saving this since Theakstons Crime Festival 😊
Autumn shadows, Lincoln.
November 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Autumn shadows, Lincoln.
Tonight’s film - Nic Roeg’s masterpiece DON’T LOOK NOW (1973) - in preparation for attending Venice Noir…
#daphnedumaurier #nicroeg #dontlooknow #Venice #VeniceNoir
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#daphnedumaurier #nicroeg #dontlooknow #Venice #VeniceNoir
eventbrite.com/cc/venice-noir…
November 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Tonight’s film - Nic Roeg’s masterpiece DON’T LOOK NOW (1973) - in preparation for attending Venice Noir…
#daphnedumaurier #nicroeg #dontlooknow #Venice #VeniceNoir
eventbrite.com/cc/venice-noir…
#daphnedumaurier #nicroeg #dontlooknow #Venice #VeniceNoir
eventbrite.com/cc/venice-noir…
This week saw my last literary interview of the year, chatting to the wonderful @essiefox.bsky.social about her dark, lyrical novel DANGEROUS.
My next event is scheduled for the beginning of February. Seems a long time off…
My next event is scheduled for the beginning of February. Seems a long time off…
a black and white photo of a young boy with his hand on his chin .
ALT: a black and white photo of a young boy with his hand on his chin .
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November 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This week saw my last literary interview of the year, chatting to the wonderful @essiefox.bsky.social about her dark, lyrical novel DANGEROUS.
My next event is scheduled for the beginning of February. Seems a long time off…
My next event is scheduled for the beginning of February. Seems a long time off…
Darkness falls on Lincoln’s windmill.
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Darkness falls on Lincoln’s windmill.
ASTERIX IN LUSITANIA
Just brilliant! Funny, heartwarming, politically subversive and joyous. Loved it.
Deli Furtado! Genius ❤️
Just brilliant! Funny, heartwarming, politically subversive and joyous. Loved it.
Deli Furtado! Genius ❤️
October 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
ASTERIX IN LUSITANIA
Just brilliant! Funny, heartwarming, politically subversive and joyous. Loved it.
Deli Furtado! Genius ❤️
Just brilliant! Funny, heartwarming, politically subversive and joyous. Loved it.
Deli Furtado! Genius ❤️
Every year, to cope with the long, dark evenings, I set myself a reading challenge, to begin the day the clocks go back and to end when they go forward and the light returns.
This year I plan to read the Frederica Quartet of novels by A S Byatt, beginning with THE VIRGIN IN THE GARDEN.
This year I plan to read the Frederica Quartet of novels by A S Byatt, beginning with THE VIRGIN IN THE GARDEN.
October 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Every year, to cope with the long, dark evenings, I set myself a reading challenge, to begin the day the clocks go back and to end when they go forward and the light returns.
This year I plan to read the Frederica Quartet of novels by A S Byatt, beginning with THE VIRGIN IN THE GARDEN.
This year I plan to read the Frederica Quartet of novels by A S Byatt, beginning with THE VIRGIN IN THE GARDEN.