Shrada
@shrada.bsky.social
slow bibliophile | book pusher | high fiver
Lover of wind turbines, chinooks, and the sea.
🇳🇵🇬🇧 based in Oxfordshire
📚 #CurrentlyReading
📖 #WildDarkShore
🎧 #ARiverEnchanted
Lover of wind turbines, chinooks, and the sea.
🇳🇵🇬🇧 based in Oxfordshire
📚 #CurrentlyReading
📖 #WildDarkShore
🎧 #ARiverEnchanted
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Shrada
@shrada.bsky.social
· Nov 20
a man in a suit and tie is saying that 's me .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying that 's me .
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Hi friends! Here's an intro of sorts, a ME starter pack if you will.
I'm Shrada 🇳🇵🇬🇧
Oversharer, cheerleader & excellent high fiver.
Lover of lighthouses, chinooks and the sea.
I gibber mostly about;
📚 books
🎬 tv shows and films
💫 random musings/navel gazing
🍂 perimenopause
Come say hi! 👋🏽
I'm Shrada 🇳🇵🇬🇧
Oversharer, cheerleader & excellent high fiver.
Lover of lighthouses, chinooks and the sea.
I gibber mostly about;
📚 books
🎬 tv shows and films
💫 random musings/navel gazing
🍂 perimenopause
Come say hi! 👋🏽
Update - I’m on threads as paranoidpromqueen (the name of my blog way back in the day). I don’t really know where to start over there so do follow if you fancy 🫶🏽
So I’ve been lurking on threads and I think it might be the place for the random chats and japes that I miss from the golden days of Tw****r.
I just need to find a way to separate it from my IG account 🤔
I just need to find a way to separate it from my IG account 🤔
The thing I miss about the bird place is the chats that random posts would create. It felt like having a cuppa and a chat with moots.
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Update - I’m on threads as paranoidpromqueen (the name of my blog way back in the day). I don’t really know where to start over there so do follow if you fancy 🫶🏽
So I’ve been lurking on threads and I think it might be the place for the random chats and japes that I miss from the golden days of Tw****r.
I just need to find a way to separate it from my IG account 🤔
I just need to find a way to separate it from my IG account 🤔
The thing I miss about the bird place is the chats that random posts would create. It felt like having a cuppa and a chat with moots.
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
There Aint No Party Like My Nanas Tea Party Talking GIF
ALT: There Aint No Party Like My Nanas Tea Party Talking GIF
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January 27, 2026 at 10:48 PM
So I’ve been lurking on threads and I think it might be the place for the random chats and japes that I miss from the golden days of Tw****r.
I just need to find a way to separate it from my IG account 🤔
I just need to find a way to separate it from my IG account 🤔
Yes the obsession continues. I’ve lost count of the #Reheats and probably know the script by heart.
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
January 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Yes the obsession continues. I’ve lost count of the #Reheats and probably know the script by heart.
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!
#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
I know some people really dislike voicenotes but as someone who can be very socially awkward & often needs time to prepare a response, they're the perfect way for me to stay in touch with loved ones.
I need to work on reducing the gibbering and the duration but rambling VMs are my love language 💜
I need to work on reducing the gibbering and the duration but rambling VMs are my love language 💜
a red background with a triangle and the words i need a 30 min file of your voice
ALT: a red background with a triangle and the words i need a 30 min file of your voice
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January 22, 2026 at 11:33 AM
I know some people really dislike voicenotes but as someone who can be very socially awkward & often needs time to prepare a response, they're the perfect way for me to stay in touch with loved ones.
I need to work on reducing the gibbering and the duration but rambling VMs are my love language 💜
I need to work on reducing the gibbering and the duration but rambling VMs are my love language 💜
January 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Yeah, I am so down the rabbit hole I don’t know how to get back up.
And whaddya mean the books not even published in the UK til 29 Jan?! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DOOOO I NEED MY GAY HOCKEY BABIESSSSS?!!?!!
#HeatedRivalry #IlyaAndShane #Hollanov
And whaddya mean the books not even published in the UK til 29 Jan?! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DOOOO I NEED MY GAY HOCKEY BABIESSSSS?!!?!!
#HeatedRivalry #IlyaAndShane #Hollanov
a man says i 'm obsessed thank you very much
ALT: a man says i 'm obsessed thank you very much
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January 17, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Yeah, I am so down the rabbit hole I don’t know how to get back up.
And whaddya mean the books not even published in the UK til 29 Jan?! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DOOOO I NEED MY GAY HOCKEY BABIESSSSS?!!?!!
#HeatedRivalry #IlyaAndShane #Hollanov
And whaddya mean the books not even published in the UK til 29 Jan?! WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DOOOO I NEED MY GAY HOCKEY BABIESSSSS?!!?!!
#HeatedRivalry #IlyaAndShane #Hollanov
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Caitríona loving the Outlander Season 8 poster makes me so emotional 🥹 (but really what about S8 won't make me emo is the real question lol)
The full ep of Lauren Lyle with Caitríona Balfe on the She's a Rec' podcast is out now!!
(📽️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqOU...)
The full ep of Lauren Lyle with Caitríona Balfe on the She's a Rec' podcast is out now!!
(📽️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqOU...)
January 14, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Caitríona loving the Outlander Season 8 poster makes me so emotional 🥹 (but really what about S8 won't make me emo is the real question lol)
The full ep of Lauren Lyle with Caitríona Balfe on the She's a Rec' podcast is out now!!
(📽️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqOU...)
The full ep of Lauren Lyle with Caitríona Balfe on the She's a Rec' podcast is out now!!
(📽️: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqOU...)
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Grace Gillespie, contemporary printmaker #Womensart
January 12, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Grace Gillespie, contemporary printmaker #Womensart
Dear Lord, save me.
I have fallen hard.
I have fallen hook, line and sinker for these two hockey playing, beautiful, gay boys.
Watched season 1 in a day (thanks #SkyTV) and I want MORE. A rewatch is imminent.
h e l p 🫠 m e 🫠
#HeatedRivalry
I have fallen hard.
I have fallen hook, line and sinker for these two hockey playing, beautiful, gay boys.
Watched season 1 in a day (thanks #SkyTV) and I want MORE. A rewatch is imminent.
h e l p 🫠 m e 🫠
#HeatedRivalry
two men are making a heart shape with their arms
ALT: two men are making a heart shape with their arms
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January 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Dear Lord, save me.
I have fallen hard.
I have fallen hook, line and sinker for these two hockey playing, beautiful, gay boys.
Watched season 1 in a day (thanks #SkyTV) and I want MORE. A rewatch is imminent.
h e l p 🫠 m e 🫠
#HeatedRivalry
I have fallen hard.
I have fallen hook, line and sinker for these two hockey playing, beautiful, gay boys.
Watched season 1 in a day (thanks #SkyTV) and I want MORE. A rewatch is imminent.
h e l p 🫠 m e 🫠
#HeatedRivalry
The thing I miss about the bird place is the chats that random posts would create. It felt like having a cuppa and a chat with moots.
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
There Aint No Party Like My Nanas Tea Party Talking GIF
ALT: There Aint No Party Like My Nanas Tea Party Talking GIF
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January 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The thing I miss about the bird place is the chats that random posts would create. It felt like having a cuppa and a chat with moots.
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
I’d hoped that sort of engagement would develop here but it feels like you post and then tumbleweed.
Is threads any good for that kind of chatting with people?
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The grief the grief the grief.
And the rage and love.
We have it in us to be so much better than this.
And the rage and love.
We have it in us to be so much better than this.
January 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The grief the grief the grief.
And the rage and love.
We have it in us to be so much better than this.
And the rage and love.
We have it in us to be so much better than this.
Meant to be going to London tonight to see Lauren Lyle and Alexander Arnold in #MostFavoured but Storm Goretti is trying to scupper my plans. I could risk it - I'll probably get to London but I might not be able to get home.
Gah. What to do.
Gah. What to do.
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Meant to be going to London tonight to see Lauren Lyle and Alexander Arnold in #MostFavoured but Storm Goretti is trying to scupper my plans. I could risk it - I'll probably get to London but I might not be able to get home.
Gah. What to do.
Gah. What to do.
We dashed over to see ‘The Beam’ tonight, a vertical pillar of light (as high as 8km) to mark the 80th anniversary of Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
We felt like we were in Tron or Star Wars. It was a lovely little adventure to start the year 💜
We felt like we were in Tron or Star Wars. It was a lovely little adventure to start the year 💜
January 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
We dashed over to see ‘The Beam’ tonight, a vertical pillar of light (as high as 8km) to mark the 80th anniversary of Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
We felt like we were in Tron or Star Wars. It was a lovely little adventure to start the year 💜
We felt like we were in Tron or Star Wars. It was a lovely little adventure to start the year 💜
2025 was a hellish year, it honestly felt like it might not end. I know it’s felt that way for a lot of people, but here we are, a new year.
I don’t do resolutions instead I hope that 2026 is kind to you friends. Look for those glimmers, look for the light, tell your people that you love them 💫💜
I don’t do resolutions instead I hope that 2026 is kind to you friends. Look for those glimmers, look for the light, tell your people that you love them 💫💜
January 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
2025 was a hellish year, it honestly felt like it might not end. I know it’s felt that way for a lot of people, but here we are, a new year.
I don’t do resolutions instead I hope that 2026 is kind to you friends. Look for those glimmers, look for the light, tell your people that you love them 💫💜
I don’t do resolutions instead I hope that 2026 is kind to you friends. Look for those glimmers, look for the light, tell your people that you love them 💫💜
@snarkytwin.bsky.social *runs in late*
Did I make it? Am I on time??
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hope all your birthday wishes come true 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍾
Did I make it? Am I on time??
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hope all your birthday wishes come true 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍾
a group of cartoon characters are celebrating a birthday with balloons and a sign that says happy new year .
ALT: a group of cartoon characters are celebrating a birthday with balloons and a sign that says happy new year .
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December 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
@snarkytwin.bsky.social *runs in late*
Did I make it? Am I on time??
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hope all your birthday wishes come true 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍾
Did I make it? Am I on time??
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Hope all your birthday wishes come true 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍾
You know what’s lovely?
Getting an unexpected kudos on the only fic you wrote, years after you wrote it. Warms the cockles of my heart! 💖
Getting an unexpected kudos on the only fic you wrote, years after you wrote it. Warms the cockles of my heart! 💖
December 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
You know what’s lovely?
Getting an unexpected kudos on the only fic you wrote, years after you wrote it. Warms the cockles of my heart! 💖
Getting an unexpected kudos on the only fic you wrote, years after you wrote it. Warms the cockles of my heart! 💖
Hey @dannnniiii.bsky.social I realise it's a day late but y'know me & how disorganised I am!
Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍹and hoping the year ahead is jam packed with fun and adventure, cons and concerts and good times with your besties.
Thanks for being such a light in this world 🫶🏽
Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍹and hoping the year ahead is jam packed with fun and adventure, cons and concerts and good times with your besties.
Thanks for being such a light in this world 🫶🏽
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Hey @dannnniiii.bsky.social I realise it's a day late but y'know me & how disorganised I am!
Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍹and hoping the year ahead is jam packed with fun and adventure, cons and concerts and good times with your besties.
Thanks for being such a light in this world 🫶🏽
Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍹and hoping the year ahead is jam packed with fun and adventure, cons and concerts and good times with your besties.
Thanks for being such a light in this world 🫶🏽
New reads
📖 #TheCoastRoad - Irish storytellers never let me down so I have high hopes for this
🎧 #TheRebelWitch - sequel to the Crimson Moth and so far it’s the escapism I was seeking
What are you reading friends?
#CurrentlyReading #BookSky 📚💙
📖 #TheCoastRoad - Irish storytellers never let me down so I have high hopes for this
🎧 #TheRebelWitch - sequel to the Crimson Moth and so far it’s the escapism I was seeking
What are you reading friends?
#CurrentlyReading #BookSky 📚💙
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New reads
📖 #TheCoastRoad - Irish storytellers never let me down so I have high hopes for this
🎧 #TheRebelWitch - sequel to the Crimson Moth and so far it’s the escapism I was seeking
What are you reading friends?
#CurrentlyReading #BookSky 📚💙
📖 #TheCoastRoad - Irish storytellers never let me down so I have high hopes for this
🎧 #TheRebelWitch - sequel to the Crimson Moth and so far it’s the escapism I was seeking
What are you reading friends?
#CurrentlyReading #BookSky 📚💙
These last few months have been tough. Could be grief, depression or perimenopause. Perhaps all of it, maybe I’m just wired this way but I’ve been feeling so down & negative
Looking for the glimmers to keep me going. Night sky from my garden, solo coffee & cake, flowers blooming despite the frost 💜
Looking for the glimmers to keep me going. Night sky from my garden, solo coffee & cake, flowers blooming despite the frost 💜
November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
These last few months have been tough. Could be grief, depression or perimenopause. Perhaps all of it, maybe I’m just wired this way but I’ve been feeling so down & negative
Looking for the glimmers to keep me going. Night sky from my garden, solo coffee & cake, flowers blooming despite the frost 💜
Looking for the glimmers to keep me going. Night sky from my garden, solo coffee & cake, flowers blooming despite the frost 💜
You know that @ladyjane.bsky.social she’s a right gem ✨
Thanks for being so darn lovely Janie 😘
Thanks for being so darn lovely Janie 😘
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
You know that @ladyjane.bsky.social she’s a right gem ✨
Thanks for being so darn lovely Janie 😘
Thanks for being so darn lovely Janie 😘
What I wouldn't do to have some disposable income to spend on MYSELF!! On whims and follies and tshirts that I know won't fit and will make me look like a potato! 😭🌼
a bunch of blue flowers with wonderworldmotion.tumblr.com in the bottom right corner
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November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
What I wouldn't do to have some disposable income to spend on MYSELF!! On whims and follies and tshirts that I know won't fit and will make me look like a potato! 😭🌼
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“We’re dancing through life, Bert”
November 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
“We’re dancing through life, Bert”
AC-12 are back!
Line Of Duty Series 7 has officially been confirmed by the BBC, with Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, and Martin Compston all set to return in the next instalment of Jed Mercurio's acclaimed cop show.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/new...
Line Of Duty Series 7 has officially been confirmed by the BBC, with Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, and Martin Compston all set to return in the next instalment of Jed Mercurio's acclaimed cop show.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/new...
November 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I stayed up until 3am to finish this. I loved it. I loved Patch and Saint, I loved the short, compelling chapters and Whitaker's writing style. So so good.
#BookSky 📚💙 #AllTheColoursOfTheDark
#BookSky 📚💙 #AllTheColoursOfTheDark
Not managed to read a physical book since Dad died but torn through several audiobooks.
Decided to put Emperor of Gladness down & try another time.
Started All the Colours of the Dark. Chapters are short so hoping to see it through.
What are you reading friends? ☺️
#BookSky 📚💙 #CurrentlyReading
Decided to put Emperor of Gladness down & try another time.
Started All the Colours of the Dark. Chapters are short so hoping to see it through.
What are you reading friends? ☺️
#BookSky 📚💙 #CurrentlyReading
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I stayed up until 3am to finish this. I loved it. I loved Patch and Saint, I loved the short, compelling chapters and Whitaker's writing style. So so good.
#BookSky 📚💙 #AllTheColoursOfTheDark
#BookSky 📚💙 #AllTheColoursOfTheDark