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Books, Toys, Games: Personal library of SFF/Pulp/Gothic/Weird/Classic Crime/Kaiju/Translated/non-western SF/Lost Worlds. UK
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@kdsbooks.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Book shelves pin. This is about a third of my physical. I collect and read SFF, Pulp, Gothic, Weird Fic, Penny Dreadfuls, Adventure, Kaiju and some Horror
I primarily post pictures of book mail, reading progress, action figure collections, trading cards, reviews, video games, RPGs and board games
I primarily post pictures of book mail, reading progress, action figure collections, trading cards, reviews, video games, RPGs and board games
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The Spire awakens once more in Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026! ⚔️
New characters, enemies, environments & more await you in Slay the Spire 2, the sequel to the iconic roguelike deckbuilder.
Will you attempt the climb alone... or enlist the aid of your fellow adventurers?
New characters, enemies, environments & more await you in Slay the Spire 2, the sequel to the iconic roguelike deckbuilder.
Will you attempt the climb alone... or enlist the aid of your fellow adventurers?
February 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The Spire awakens once more in Steam Early Access on March 5, 2026! ⚔️
New characters, enemies, environments & more await you in Slay the Spire 2, the sequel to the iconic roguelike deckbuilder.
Will you attempt the climb alone... or enlist the aid of your fellow adventurers?
New characters, enemies, environments & more await you in Slay the Spire 2, the sequel to the iconic roguelike deckbuilder.
Will you attempt the climb alone... or enlist the aid of your fellow adventurers?
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After the apocalypse, who picks up the pieces - and should they? This week's essay is on Walter M. Miller Jr.'s revered classic of faith, science, and nuclear war: A Canticle for Leibowitz (1959).
Acts of faith: A Canticle for Leibowitz (1959) by Walter M. Miller Jr.
The faithful preserve the past, and the future, after a nuclear war
www.andyjohnson.xyz
February 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
After the apocalypse, who picks up the pieces - and should they? This week's essay is on Walter M. Miller Jr.'s revered classic of faith, science, and nuclear war: A Canticle for Leibowitz (1959).
Xenoblade X received a Switch 2 upgrade today. 60fps is silky smooth to play, although perhaps too smooth. I’ll adjust, but something about 30fps just felt better
Anyway, anime style scifi with aliens and dinosaurs—it’s still a great game!
#videogames
Anyway, anime style scifi with aliens and dinosaurs—it’s still a great game!
#videogames
February 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Xenoblade X received a Switch 2 upgrade today. 60fps is silky smooth to play, although perhaps too smooth. I’ll adjust, but something about 30fps just felt better
Anyway, anime style scifi with aliens and dinosaurs—it’s still a great game!
#videogames
Anyway, anime style scifi with aliens and dinosaurs—it’s still a great game!
#videogames
Bookmail: New SF Masterwork, Galaxies Like Grains of Sand by Brian Aldiss
Finished: Nova by Samuel Delany
I’m sure there is a spectacular novel in here, but glimmers of great ideas and thoughts hide behind a slow, repetitive build with annoying dialogue. I struggled for interest
🪐📚💙 #spaceopera
Finished: Nova by Samuel Delany
I’m sure there is a spectacular novel in here, but glimmers of great ideas and thoughts hide behind a slow, repetitive build with annoying dialogue. I struggled for interest
🪐📚💙 #spaceopera
February 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Bookmail: New SF Masterwork, Galaxies Like Grains of Sand by Brian Aldiss
Finished: Nova by Samuel Delany
I’m sure there is a spectacular novel in here, but glimmers of great ideas and thoughts hide behind a slow, repetitive build with annoying dialogue. I struggled for interest
🪐📚💙 #spaceopera
Finished: Nova by Samuel Delany
I’m sure there is a spectacular novel in here, but glimmers of great ideas and thoughts hide behind a slow, repetitive build with annoying dialogue. I struggled for interest
🪐📚💙 #spaceopera
Boardgame Arena night
It's a Wonderful World - @monolithx66.bsky.social wins with 47 points, then me in second also with 47 points, then 44 to Karl
Formula D - I won, followed by @monolithx66.bsky.social with Karl exploding in a ball of flame
#boardgames
It's a Wonderful World - @monolithx66.bsky.social wins with 47 points, then me in second also with 47 points, then 44 to Karl
Formula D - I won, followed by @monolithx66.bsky.social with Karl exploding in a ball of flame
#boardgames
February 18, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Boardgame Arena night
It's a Wonderful World - @monolithx66.bsky.social wins with 47 points, then me in second also with 47 points, then 44 to Karl
Formula D - I won, followed by @monolithx66.bsky.social with Karl exploding in a ball of flame
#boardgames
It's a Wonderful World - @monolithx66.bsky.social wins with 47 points, then me in second also with 47 points, then 44 to Karl
Formula D - I won, followed by @monolithx66.bsky.social with Karl exploding in a ball of flame
#boardgames
"If you're going to attempt something, make sure you achieve it. If you do not succeed, then you have actually failed! Avoid this at all costs."
- Precept 19, from the 57 precepts of The Mighty Zote
#videogames #videogaming #hollowknight
- Precept 19, from the 57 precepts of The Mighty Zote
#videogames #videogaming #hollowknight
February 18, 2026 at 1:11 AM
"If you're going to attempt something, make sure you achieve it. If you do not succeed, then you have actually failed! Avoid this at all costs."
- Precept 19, from the 57 precepts of The Mighty Zote
#videogames #videogaming #hollowknight
- Precept 19, from the 57 precepts of The Mighty Zote
#videogames #videogaming #hollowknight
Who puts these in their palace??
I had almost forgotten this area…
I had almost forgotten this area…
February 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Who puts these in their palace??
I had almost forgotten this area…
I had almost forgotten this area…
I would like to actually finish a book this month, but my Hollow Knight replay continues to distract me. This was a fun fight, but his patterns seemed to confuse me
When in doubt, strike hard and strike fast!
#videogaming #hollowknight
When in doubt, strike hard and strike fast!
#videogaming #hollowknight
February 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I would like to actually finish a book this month, but my Hollow Knight replay continues to distract me. This was a fun fight, but his patterns seemed to confuse me
When in doubt, strike hard and strike fast!
#videogaming #hollowknight
When in doubt, strike hard and strike fast!
#videogaming #hollowknight
Played 7 Wonders Duel. Was OK. Felt quite unbalanced - never got any chances to buy any resources which was odd
Will give it another go, but didn't wow me
Will give it another go, but didn't wow me
February 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Played 7 Wonders Duel. Was OK. Felt quite unbalanced - never got any chances to buy any resources which was odd
Will give it another go, but didn't wow me
Will give it another go, but didn't wow me
Beat a boss I didn’t first play through. A dream version of the one I beat the other day. He was one of the toughest I’ve met so far. Phase one and phase two in each vid
February 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Beat a boss I didn’t first play through. A dream version of the one I beat the other day. He was one of the toughest I’ve met so far. Phase one and phase two in each vid
One of the things I love about a good Metroidvania is seeing the world evolve. Hollow Knight and Silksong both did it; here in the first game the story progression causes an increasing level of infection to spread in a map and enemies. Sometimes whole passages would require diversions
February 16, 2026 at 3:06 PM
One of the things I love about a good Metroidvania is seeing the world evolve. Hollow Knight and Silksong both did it; here in the first game the story progression causes an increasing level of infection to spread in a map and enemies. Sometimes whole passages would require diversions
Starting to open up Hollow Knight to find the trickier platform levels that the sequel had in abundance
There’s a real nightmare one coming up later from what I remember
There’s a real nightmare one coming up later from what I remember
February 15, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Starting to open up Hollow Knight to find the trickier platform levels that the sequel had in abundance
There’s a real nightmare one coming up later from what I remember
There’s a real nightmare one coming up later from what I remember
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It's been a while since I talked about my AGENT RENAULT SPY-FI series:
-fun and fast-paced galactic espionage
-a poetry-obsessed secret agent
-cloak and dagger intrigue
-a charming cast of alien characters
*Spy thriller suspense meets space opera adventure
www.jonathannevair.com/agent-renaul...
-fun and fast-paced galactic espionage
-a poetry-obsessed secret agent
-cloak and dagger intrigue
-a charming cast of alien characters
*Spy thriller suspense meets space opera adventure
www.jonathannevair.com/agent-renaul...
Agent Renault Adventures | Jonathan Nevair
Escape into a world of galactic espionage in this fast, fun, and entertaining spy-fi series. Ride along with Agent Lilline Renault and her GAM-OPs allies as they fight to keep billions safe across the...
www.jonathannevair.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
It's been a while since I talked about my AGENT RENAULT SPY-FI series:
-fun and fast-paced galactic espionage
-a poetry-obsessed secret agent
-cloak and dagger intrigue
-a charming cast of alien characters
*Spy thriller suspense meets space opera adventure
www.jonathannevair.com/agent-renaul...
-fun and fast-paced galactic espionage
-a poetry-obsessed secret agent
-cloak and dagger intrigue
-a charming cast of alien characters
*Spy thriller suspense meets space opera adventure
www.jonathannevair.com/agent-renaul...
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15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
February 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage.
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong.
Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole.
Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you...
(Photos AP)
Apparently it’s his 95th birthday
Happy Birthday, Bela-Dracula. In the top five for favourite screen version of him
Happy Birthday, Bela-Dracula. In the top five for favourite screen version of him
February 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Apparently it’s his 95th birthday
Happy Birthday, Bela-Dracula. In the top five for favourite screen version of him
Happy Birthday, Bela-Dracula. In the top five for favourite screen version of him
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Play us out, Johnny! #StarTrek #JellicoTrek
February 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Play us out, Johnny! #StarTrek #JellicoTrek
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A message from your ZX Spectrum.
February 14, 2026 at 5:37 AM
A message from your ZX Spectrum.
#boardgames online night
It's a Wonderful World (2 player) = Loss 36/48
Space Base (3 plyr) = Victory 42/31/10
7 Wonders (3 plyr) = Loss
Akropolis (3 plyr) = Victory 145/117/107
Roll 'n' Bump = Convincing loss to @monolithx66.bsky.social
7 Wonders was new to me. Fun evening after a stressful day!
It's a Wonderful World (2 player) = Loss 36/48
Space Base (3 plyr) = Victory 42/31/10
7 Wonders (3 plyr) = Loss
Akropolis (3 plyr) = Victory 145/117/107
Roll 'n' Bump = Convincing loss to @monolithx66.bsky.social
7 Wonders was new to me. Fun evening after a stressful day!
February 13, 2026 at 11:24 PM
#boardgames online night
It's a Wonderful World (2 player) = Loss 36/48
Space Base (3 plyr) = Victory 42/31/10
7 Wonders (3 plyr) = Loss
Akropolis (3 plyr) = Victory 145/117/107
Roll 'n' Bump = Convincing loss to @monolithx66.bsky.social
7 Wonders was new to me. Fun evening after a stressful day!
It's a Wonderful World (2 player) = Loss 36/48
Space Base (3 plyr) = Victory 42/31/10
7 Wonders (3 plyr) = Loss
Akropolis (3 plyr) = Victory 145/117/107
Roll 'n' Bump = Convincing loss to @monolithx66.bsky.social
7 Wonders was new to me. Fun evening after a stressful day!
Book mail: Tales of the Weird @blpublishing.bsky.social subscription February is…
The Black Fox by Gerald Heard
Victorian England, a Cathedral, black magic and occultism. I’m in!
🩸📚💙
#weirdfiction #horror #horrorbooks
The Black Fox by Gerald Heard
Victorian England, a Cathedral, black magic and occultism. I’m in!
🩸📚💙
#weirdfiction #horror #horrorbooks
February 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Book mail: Tales of the Weird @blpublishing.bsky.social subscription February is…
The Black Fox by Gerald Heard
Victorian England, a Cathedral, black magic and occultism. I’m in!
🩸📚💙
#weirdfiction #horror #horrorbooks
The Black Fox by Gerald Heard
Victorian England, a Cathedral, black magic and occultism. I’m in!
🩸📚💙
#weirdfiction #horror #horrorbooks
I find it fitting that my @blpublishing.bsky.social Tales of the Weird subscription is being delivered on Friday 13th
No idea what Feb’s book is, so it’ll be an exciting surprise when I get home tonight
No idea what Feb’s book is, so it’ll be an exciting surprise when I get home tonight
February 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
I find it fitting that my @blpublishing.bsky.social Tales of the Weird subscription is being delivered on Friday 13th
No idea what Feb’s book is, so it’ll be an exciting surprise when I get home tonight
No idea what Feb’s book is, so it’ll be an exciting surprise when I get home tonight
Used to love this board game as a kid. Dinosaurs and a lost world is always a winner for me.
Occasionally get tempted to track down an old copy
Occasionally get tempted to track down an old copy
February 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Used to love this board game as a kid. Dinosaurs and a lost world is always a winner for me.
Occasionally get tempted to track down an old copy
Occasionally get tempted to track down an old copy
Changed my mind and decided to continue for round 4 of this sword and sorcery magazine. Mostly because of the Dying Earth issue
Proud to be the 78th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2026! @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social
🪐📚💙
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Proud to be the 78th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2026! @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social
🪐📚💙
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2026
Sword & Sorcery magazine featuring short fiction, non-fiction, and gorgeous art. Made with love for the classics, and an inclusive, boundary-pushing approach to storytelling! Luxurious hardcover, clas...
www.backerkit.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Changed my mind and decided to continue for round 4 of this sword and sorcery magazine. Mostly because of the Dying Earth issue
Proud to be the 78th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2026! @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social
🪐📚💙
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Proud to be the 78th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2026! @newedgeswordmag.bsky.social
🪐📚💙
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/b...
Not overly enjoying Nova by Samuel Delany. Some interesting ideas, but otherwise rather dull and I’m not really clicking with his writing style
February 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Not overly enjoying Nova by Samuel Delany. Some interesting ideas, but otherwise rather dull and I’m not really clicking with his writing style
February 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM
