Kat
@thiscatreads.bsky.social
More bookworm than cat
(More often to be found nattering away on IG @this.catreads)
(More often to be found nattering away on IG @this.catreads)
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One of the best things about winter's minimalism is the way deciduous trees focus attention on form, texture & the relationship between branches & shards of sky. I'll be sharing some that warm my cockles in winter over the next few weeks. Have any of your favourites bared all yet? #trees #winter
November 28, 2024 at 3:27 PM
My lovely chum gave me a present yesterday. It's being devoured. Why did I wait so long to read Zweig?
November 27, 2024 at 8:22 PM
My lovely chum gave me a present yesterday. It's being devoured. Why did I wait so long to read Zweig?
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Congratulations @ronanhession.bsky.social
Leonard and Hungry Paul has been chosen by Irish comedian
Neil Delamere as his favourite book and will chatting about it
Tonight on #BetweenTheCovers BBC2 at 7pm
@the-bookseller.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social
Leonard and Hungry Paul has been chosen by Irish comedian
Neil Delamere as his favourite book and will chatting about it
Tonight on #BetweenTheCovers BBC2 at 7pm
@the-bookseller.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Congratulations @ronanhession.bsky.social
Leonard and Hungry Paul has been chosen by Irish comedian
Neil Delamere as his favourite book and will chatting about it
Tonight on #BetweenTheCovers BBC2 at 7pm
@the-bookseller.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social
Leonard and Hungry Paul has been chosen by Irish comedian
Neil Delamere as his favourite book and will chatting about it
Tonight on #BetweenTheCovers BBC2 at 7pm
@the-bookseller.bsky.social
@waterstones.bsky.social
Share a crush you have, no explanation
November 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Share a crush you have, no explanation
Today I am mostly writing Christmas cards, reading this lush book and trying to locate a parcel that's been lost by DPD. Harrumph.
November 24, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Today I am mostly writing Christmas cards, reading this lush book and trying to locate a parcel that's been lost by DPD. Harrumph.
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Initial sketchbook doodle (plus the end of an unrelated shopping list) for the cartoon below...
November 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Initial sketchbook doodle (plus the end of an unrelated shopping list) for the cartoon below...
Just embarking on this one. I fear it's going to be a bit sad...
November 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Just embarking on this one. I fear it's going to be a bit sad...
Lovely evening with friends, which included eating pizza and hearing @matthaig.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Lovely evening with friends, which included eating pizza and hearing @matthaig.bsky.social
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One of my favourite 19th century sporting pictures - young sisters Vanessa (at crease) and Virginia Stephen playing cricket. They became better known by their married names - Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf.
November 22, 2024 at 1:57 PM
One of my favourite 19th century sporting pictures - young sisters Vanessa (at crease) and Virginia Stephen playing cricket. They became better known by their married names - Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf.
Attempted to tidy. Gave up.
November 22, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Attempted to tidy. Gave up.
When your CR matches the pub crockery 💙🤍🩵
November 20, 2024 at 7:23 PM
When your CR matches the pub crockery 💙🤍🩵
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Are you passionate about books and eager to share your love of literature with others?
Goldsboro Books is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bookseller to join our team in the heart of Covent Garden, London.
More details at the link below:
goldsborobooks.com/blogs/news/g...
Goldsboro Books is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bookseller to join our team in the heart of Covent Garden, London.
More details at the link below:
goldsborobooks.com/blogs/news/g...
Goldsboro Books London is Hiring - Full Time London Bookseller
Are you passionate about books and eager to share your love of literature with others? Goldsboro Books, the UK's leading independent retailer of signed first editions, is seeking an experienced and en...
goldsborobooks.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Are you passionate about books and eager to share your love of literature with others?
Goldsboro Books is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bookseller to join our team in the heart of Covent Garden, London.
More details at the link below:
goldsborobooks.com/blogs/news/g...
Goldsboro Books is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Bookseller to join our team in the heart of Covent Garden, London.
More details at the link below:
goldsborobooks.com/blogs/news/g...
Another beautiful late autumn day. Is frost better than snow? It felt like it today...
November 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Another beautiful late autumn day. Is frost better than snow? It felt like it today...
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A big hello to all new book-loving Bluesky-ers!
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
a white door with a hole in it that looks like a hole in a wall
ALT: a white door with a hole in it that looks like a hole in a wall
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November 19, 2024 at 11:47 AM
A big hello to all new book-loving Bluesky-ers!
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
(If you already follow us, (i) thank you, and (ii) a re-post would be very appreciated, to let people know we're here...)
(In other UK news, there's no snow here. It's very sad.)
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Also, we have THESE…
November 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Also, we have THESE…
Just settling down for the evening with my current read. It's even funnier than expected!
November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Just settling down for the evening with my current read. It's even funnier than expected!
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"What often gets lost in these accountability structures is that reading is about understanding - words on their own do not tell stories, share information, persuade or entertain."
The data is clear: we have a reading crisis among young people
Three new reports into reading are canaries in the coalmine, writes Megan Dixon, and we need to listen to their warnings
www.tes.com
November 17, 2024 at 7:50 AM
"What often gets lost in these accountability structures is that reading is about understanding - words on their own do not tell stories, share information, persuade or entertain."
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Today’s poem is called ‘And Now for the Weather’.
November 19, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Today’s poem is called ‘And Now for the Weather’.
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Thank you to our first 500 followers! We get lots of support from publishers in promoting authors & to be honest, we wrapped a few so can't even tell you what this one is! To be in with a chance to win it just like, share & follow us if you're not already & we'll message a winner this Saturday!
November 19, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Thank you to our first 500 followers! We get lots of support from publishers in promoting authors & to be honest, we wrapped a few so can't even tell you what this one is! To be in with a chance to win it just like, share & follow us if you're not already & we'll message a winner this Saturday!
Snow! Not enough to close the school but enough for a snowball fight and a massive mug full of hot chocolate ❤️
November 19, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Snow! Not enough to close the school but enough for a snowball fight and a massive mug full of hot chocolate ❤️
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'A Blue Room in Kensington' (c.1930) by James Durden
(Christchurch Art Gallery)
(Christchurch Art Gallery)
November 19, 2024 at 1:05 PM
'A Blue Room in Kensington' (c.1930) by James Durden
(Christchurch Art Gallery)
(Christchurch Art Gallery)
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PSA ... we've upgraded the security system in the home library ...
November 14, 2024 at 12:31 PM
PSA ... we've upgraded the security system in the home library ...