Fab day at the ‘Violence, Health and Health Humanities’ event at the University of Reading today. Congrats to #sophiefranklin.bsky.social, who organised the event as part of her work supported by the DOROTHY MSCA COFUND Fellowship programme.

Took my ‘Literature and Healing’ students to the Royal Berkshire Hospital Medical Museum today. This place is a hidden gem in the heart of Reading!

Some bluebells.

Just came across this conundrum in @herring1967.bsky.social’s Emergency Questions. I suspect most people would eradicate the novels of Wilkie Collins. But not me. And I love mini eggs.

Truly sorry to hear about the passing of Professor Brian Maidment. He taught me as an undergrad and inspired me with a love of Victorian literature. He was generous, kind, and a pleasure to be around. Thanks for everything Brian.

Thanks Amazon.