Brendan McKenico
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October reading came in the form of books shared with me by friends. Each copy belongs to someone else who wanted to share these stories with me for the purpose of us being able to talk about them when we next meet.
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
October reading came in the form of books shared with me by friends. Each copy belongs to someone else who wanted to share these stories with me for the purpose of us being able to talk about them when we next meet.
Started #ObjectZ a couple of nights ago. Binged the final 4 episodes tonight. Very watchable and surprisingly pacy for 60s TV. Had never heard of it until I saw posts about the BFI release. Lots to enjoy and lots of familiar faces to spot. Highly recommended.
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Started #ObjectZ a couple of nights ago. Binged the final 4 episodes tonight. Very watchable and surprisingly pacy for 60s TV. Had never heard of it until I saw posts about the BFI release. Lots to enjoy and lots of familiar faces to spot. Highly recommended.
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September reading: Sleepwalkers was my choice for book group at work. Elements of it reminded me of the Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. Lots to talk about after the group meets. Moondial was some children’s fiction I hadn’t read before. A strong children’s ghost story. Galatea was short but mighty.
September 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
September reading: Sleepwalkers was my choice for book group at work. Elements of it reminded me of the Secret Diary of Laura Palmer. Lots to talk about after the group meets. Moondial was some children’s fiction I hadn’t read before. A strong children’s ghost story. Galatea was short but mighty.
My favourite podcast is back! Doctor Who: The Missing Episodes Podcast with Tim has a new episode on Patreon. If missing episodes of old TV or Doctor Who in general are your thing then this podcast will tick all the boxes. If you don’t like such things…then may Amdo engulf you!
September 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
My favourite podcast is back! Doctor Who: The Missing Episodes Podcast with Tim has a new episode on Patreon. If missing episodes of old TV or Doctor Who in general are your thing then this podcast will tick all the boxes. If you don’t like such things…then may Amdo engulf you!
This book was my choice for a campus book group at work. Feeling pleased with my choice as it is a book that raises so many questions, frustrations, talking points and ‘oh my god!’ moments. The group meets the first Monday in October. I’ll post a summary of that once it has taken place.
September 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
This book was my choice for a campus book group at work. Feeling pleased with my choice as it is a book that raises so many questions, frustrations, talking points and ‘oh my god!’ moments. The group meets the first Monday in October. I’ll post a summary of that once it has taken place.
Another instant preorder @tenacrefilms.bsky.social We are being spoiled with this year’s publications. Plus, I love a very special, limited edition version of a book.
We’re pleased to announce that Richard Marson’s long-awaited history of BBC Children’s TV will be published on November 17 in trade paperback and a collector’s hardback, limited to 300 copies.
Order Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children’s Television now from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com
Order Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children’s Television now from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com
September 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Another instant preorder @tenacrefilms.bsky.social We are being spoiled with this year’s publications. Plus, I love a very special, limited edition version of a book.
Started Scarlett Thomas’ The Sleepwalkers this morning. Instantly grabbed by the contents page; very curious about what’s to come. The opening gave me a “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…” feeling. Frustratingly, I need to go to work and can’t stay home and read!
September 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Started Scarlett Thomas’ The Sleepwalkers this morning. Instantly grabbed by the contents page; very curious about what’s to come. The opening gave me a “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…” feeling. Frustratingly, I need to go to work and can’t stay home and read!
August reading stack with the stand out being Panda’s Fen: Scene by Scene. I deliberately slowed down my reading pace to absorb the incredible level of research undertaken by the author. The definitive deep dive companion text to the BFI Blu-ray. Such a rich text. Fabulous. @greavesian.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 2:58 PM
August reading stack with the stand out being Panda’s Fen: Scene by Scene. I deliberately slowed down my reading pace to absorb the incredible level of research undertaken by the author. The definitive deep dive companion text to the BFI Blu-ray. Such a rich text. Fabulous. @greavesian.bsky.social
Finished the ironing. Thinking about work. About to get ready to take Eric a walk when I took a beat to read a random poem from The Poetry Pharmacy. Was the universe sending a message? Golden Retrievals and being in the moment. Tomorrow isn’t here yet. Experience now. Lessons from Golden Retrievers.
August 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Finished the ironing. Thinking about work. About to get ready to take Eric a walk when I took a beat to read a random poem from The Poetry Pharmacy. Was the universe sending a message? Golden Retrievals and being in the moment. Tomorrow isn’t here yet. Experience now. Lessons from Golden Retrievers.
Came home to book delivery.
Discovered Panda’s Fen last month via the BFI release. I’m now obsessed and had to buy this @tenacrefilms.bsky.social book.
Excited to read this prequel to the DW story ‘Inferno’. UK Gold nightly broadcasts in 1993 captured my imagination. @cutawaycomics.bsky.social
Discovered Panda’s Fen last month via the BFI release. I’m now obsessed and had to buy this @tenacrefilms.bsky.social book.
Excited to read this prequel to the DW story ‘Inferno’. UK Gold nightly broadcasts in 1993 captured my imagination. @cutawaycomics.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Came home to book delivery.
Discovered Panda’s Fen last month via the BFI release. I’m now obsessed and had to buy this @tenacrefilms.bsky.social book.
Excited to read this prequel to the DW story ‘Inferno’. UK Gold nightly broadcasts in 1993 captured my imagination. @cutawaycomics.bsky.social
Discovered Panda’s Fen last month via the BFI release. I’m now obsessed and had to buy this @tenacrefilms.bsky.social book.
Excited to read this prequel to the DW story ‘Inferno’. UK Gold nightly broadcasts in 1993 captured my imagination. @cutawaycomics.bsky.social
This months reading stack. The Quatermass Experiment book stood out. The depth of research and style of writing was most satisfying. Will be looking out my DVD to rewatch the first two episodes. Also planning to seek out the film (s) and the 2005 remake. I want more Quatermass Experiment!
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This months reading stack. The Quatermass Experiment book stood out. The depth of research and style of writing was most satisfying. Will be looking out my DVD to rewatch the first two episodes. Also planning to seek out the film (s) and the 2005 remake. I want more Quatermass Experiment!
Next up in my TV history non-fiction reading binge is The Quatermass Experiment: The Making of TV’s first sci-fi classic by Toby Hadoke. Looking forward to the deepest of deep dives with this book. Special mention for the evocative beauty of the cover. Gorgeous.
July 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Next up in my TV history non-fiction reading binge is The Quatermass Experiment: The Making of TV’s first sci-fi classic by Toby Hadoke. Looking forward to the deepest of deep dives with this book. Special mention for the evocative beauty of the cover. Gorgeous.
I am now enjoying a non-fiction phase. First up is Escapades which covers curiosités from one of my favourite TV shows ‘The Avengers’. It has not disappointed so far. Loving all the researched facts and behind the scenes perspectives. I used to love visiting The Avengers Declassified website.
July 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I am now enjoying a non-fiction phase. First up is Escapades which covers curiosités from one of my favourite TV shows ‘The Avengers’. It has not disappointed so far. Loving all the researched facts and behind the scenes perspectives. I used to love visiting The Avengers Declassified website.
Finished On the Road a few days ago. Had a chat with @sergeanttibbs.bsky.social about reading the book as an adult vs as a teenager. Theme of chasing the good time or a memory or a lover. Always looking for the next thing that will make a person feel complete but does it ever?
July 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Finished On the Road a few days ago. Had a chat with @sergeanttibbs.bsky.social about reading the book as an adult vs as a teenager. Theme of chasing the good time or a memory or a lover. Always looking for the next thing that will make a person feel complete but does it ever?
Finished The Goldfinch which as it was a reread I found myself vividly recalling the parts in Las Vegas but having a hazy memory of the 8 years later final third of the novel. I still think The Secret History is my favourite DT.
New book started. This one has been on the bookcase for 20 years.
New book started. This one has been on the bookcase for 20 years.
July 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Finished The Goldfinch which as it was a reread I found myself vividly recalling the parts in Las Vegas but having a hazy memory of the 8 years later final third of the novel. I still think The Secret History is my favourite DT.
New book started. This one has been on the bookcase for 20 years.
New book started. This one has been on the bookcase for 20 years.
Donna Tartt is an author I associate with summer holidays. ‘The Little Friend started last summer’s reading. ‘The Secret History’ has been read a number of times already so I decided to revisit ‘The Goldfinch’. I remember being disappointed by the film and hope to rediscover and savour the story.
July 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Donna Tartt is an author I associate with summer holidays. ‘The Little Friend started last summer’s reading. ‘The Secret History’ has been read a number of times already so I decided to revisit ‘The Goldfinch’. I remember being disappointed by the film and hope to rediscover and savour the story.
June reading has been a month of revisiting texts with a teenage theme. In the late 90s I would’ve been very drawn to The Doors of Perception as well as the Foucault Reader. As an adult, picking them up in a Fopp two for £5 deal, I found I was still drawn to them.
July 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
June reading has been a month of revisiting texts with a teenage theme. In the late 90s I would’ve been very drawn to The Doors of Perception as well as the Foucault Reader. As an adult, picking them up in a Fopp two for £5 deal, I found I was still drawn to them.
May reading: found myself with time to read so I made the most of it. WD graphic novel was beautiful and haunting. Inspector Imanishi Investigates was fascinating. I appreciated the map of Japan and Tokyo to help me keep track of characters and their regional accents.
June 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
May reading: found myself with time to read so I made the most of it. WD graphic novel was beautiful and haunting. Inspector Imanishi Investigates was fascinating. I appreciated the map of Japan and Tokyo to help me keep track of characters and their regional accents.
@gossjam.bsky.social adding this to my reading pile and recall you previously posting about Tokyo Express.
I'm thoroughly enjoying my second book by Seicho Matsumoto. Inspector Imanishi Investigates is a must for those who enjoy complex mysteries - and as with Tokyo Express, there are a lot of trains. I found out another Matsumoto novel is being published as a penguin modern classic in August. 💙📚
May 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
@gossjam.bsky.social adding this to my reading pile and recall you previously posting about Tokyo Express.
1/ Sequel to The Last Bear which I read last year. Had no idea there was a sequel until I spotted it at the airport in Berlin. The impact of climate change drives the narrative but it is April & Tör’s discussion about people fearing those who stand up for their beliefs and choosing to bully those
May 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
1/ Sequel to The Last Bear which I read last year. Had no idea there was a sequel until I spotted it at the airport in Berlin. The impact of climate change drives the narrative but it is April & Tör’s discussion about people fearing those who stand up for their beliefs and choosing to bully those
April reading: mix of genres and subjects. The Strange World of Gurney Slade was my first foray into the archive series from @obversebooks.bsky.social. I don’t know anyone else who has watched it so I appreciated the author’s discourse. Orbital was beautiful. Soothing and confronting and provoking.
May 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM
April reading: mix of genres and subjects. The Strange World of Gurney Slade was my first foray into the archive series from @obversebooks.bsky.social. I don’t know anyone else who has watched it so I appreciated the author’s discourse. Orbital was beautiful. Soothing and confronting and provoking.
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March reading: two highly enjoyable, high quality readers for upper primary. Part of the Mysteries at Sea series by A.M. Howell. Loved them. Mona of the Manor was like spending time with old friends; beautiful. Yellowface was just wow! Not what I expected and hooked from the first page.
April 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
March reading: two highly enjoyable, high quality readers for upper primary. Part of the Mysteries at Sea series by A.M. Howell. Loved them. Mona of the Manor was like spending time with old friends; beautiful. Yellowface was just wow! Not what I expected and hooked from the first page.
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We're pleased to announce that @tobyhadoke.bsky.social's long-awaited history of the The Quatermass Experiment will be published in May in trade paperback, along with a limited edition hardback with special cover artwork by @roberthack.bsky.social. Order now from tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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