Barry Hurford
@barryhurford.bsky.social
Sentient ape. Dreamer. Occasional author. Frequent reader. Full-time procrastinator. Here for book chat, positivity and kindness.
Lee Child considering his #ExitStrategy five minutes into a conversation with my mother. 😁
What a consummate professional he is, and a thoroughly nice guy.
What a consummate professional he is, and a thoroughly nice guy.
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Lee Child considering his #ExitStrategy five minutes into a conversation with my mother. 😁
What a consummate professional he is, and a thoroughly nice guy.
What a consummate professional he is, and a thoroughly nice guy.
Reposted by Barry Hurford
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@scotlandchris1.bsky.social
@portybelle.bsky.social
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August 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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@scotlandchris1.bsky.social
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@scotlandchris1.bsky.social
@portybelle.bsky.social
A beautiful early morning walk through the local barley fields. Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School sits on the boundary. What a glorious day to be alive. Happy Sunday, friends!
July 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
A beautiful early morning walk through the local barley fields. Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School sits on the boundary. What a glorious day to be alive. Happy Sunday, friends!
BBQ Chicken BLT with avocado and dill and sour cream dressing. Delicious. 😋
July 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
BBQ Chicken BLT with avocado and dill and sour cream dressing. Delicious. 😋
Currently rereading @liammcilvanney.bsky.social’s excellent novel, The Good Father. #BookSky📚
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(And yes, that is an improvised Stella Artois bookmark. 🥴)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(And yes, that is an improvised Stella Artois bookmark. 🥴)
July 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Currently rereading @liammcilvanney.bsky.social’s excellent novel, The Good Father. #BookSky📚
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(And yes, that is an improvised Stella Artois bookmark. 🥴)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(And yes, that is an improvised Stella Artois bookmark. 🥴)
As ‘MechaHitler’ is trending, it's worth remembering that Victor Frankenstein was the real monster, not his creation.
a black and white photo of a man with one man crazy written on it
ALT: a black and white photo of a man with one man crazy written on it
media.tenor.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
As ‘MechaHitler’ is trending, it's worth remembering that Victor Frankenstein was the real monster, not his creation.
Christ alive. How embarrassing. People are idiots, and idiots are allowed to vote. 🤦🏻♂️
Latest YouGov Westminster voting intention (6-7 July 2025)
Ref: 26% (= from 29-30 June)
Lab: 24% (=)
Con: 16% (-1)
Lib Dem: 15% (-1)
Green: 11% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Ref: 26% (= from 29-30 June)
Lab: 24% (=)
Con: 16% (-1)
Lib Dem: 15% (-1)
Green: 11% (+1)
SNP: 3% (=)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
July 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Christ alive. How embarrassing. People are idiots, and idiots are allowed to vote. 🤦🏻♂️
This piece, on the nature of grief, is beautiful. 💔
July 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This piece, on the nature of grief, is beautiful. 💔
Reposted by Barry Hurford
The Good Father by @liammcilvanney.bsky.social
Buy the thing.
I've read all of Liam's books novels and probably said the same thing each time but...
This Is His Best Work Yet.
A snowball of a story that just keeps rolling and building.
I want to finish it ASAP but also want it to keep going 😂
Buy the thing.
I've read all of Liam's books novels and probably said the same thing each time but...
This Is His Best Work Yet.
A snowball of a story that just keeps rolling and building.
I want to finish it ASAP but also want it to keep going 😂
July 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The Good Father by @liammcilvanney.bsky.social
Buy the thing.
I've read all of Liam's books novels and probably said the same thing each time but...
This Is His Best Work Yet.
A snowball of a story that just keeps rolling and building.
I want to finish it ASAP but also want it to keep going 😂
Buy the thing.
I've read all of Liam's books novels and probably said the same thing each time but...
This Is His Best Work Yet.
A snowball of a story that just keeps rolling and building.
I want to finish it ASAP but also want it to keep going 😂
Calling all #ButeNoir veterans. It’s looking like my good lady and I will be attending this year’s event. I’ve booked accommodation, but need to sort tickets 🤞. Any tips for a successful trip would be appreciated. @heatherjfitt.bsky.social, @scarletrix.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Calling all #ButeNoir veterans. It’s looking like my good lady and I will be attending this year’s event. I’ve booked accommodation, but need to sort tickets 🤞. Any tips for a successful trip would be appreciated. @heatherjfitt.bsky.social, @scarletrix.bsky.social
Delighted to be in receipt of a signed copy of @liammcilvanney.bsky.social’s The Good Father. #BookSky, I LOVED this book. It’s truly exceptional (and it also made me cry). I would encourage you to grab a copy at your earliest convenience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Delighted to be in receipt of a signed copy of @liammcilvanney.bsky.social’s The Good Father. #BookSky, I LOVED this book. It’s truly exceptional (and it also made me cry). I would encourage you to grab a copy at your earliest convenience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
60% whisky + 38% rum = 100% drunk father 🥴
Cheers, kids! 🥃
Cheers, kids! 🥃
June 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
60% whisky + 38% rum = 100% drunk father 🥴
Cheers, kids! 🥃
Cheers, kids! 🥃
Enjoying a pint from my home town brewery at the local carnival. Mad to think that Wrexham Lager is now a trendy brand.
Iechyd Da!
Iechyd Da!
June 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Enjoying a pint from my home town brewery at the local carnival. Mad to think that Wrexham Lager is now a trendy brand.
Iechyd Da!
Iechyd Da!
Hey, #BookSky. I've read this, and I know Louise is going to love it. The Good Father by @liammcilvanney.bsky.social is one of the most authentic and deeply affecting psychological thrillers I've ever read. I don't mind admitting that it made me cry. Don't miss this one. It's out on July 3rd.
Oh, that's a fantastic piece of #BookPost - thanks @liammcilvanney.bsky.social @zaffrebooks.bsky.social ! Very much looking forward to sharing my thoughts about this.
#BookSky 📚💙
#BookSky 📚💙
June 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hey, #BookSky. I've read this, and I know Louise is going to love it. The Good Father by @liammcilvanney.bsky.social is one of the most authentic and deeply affecting psychological thrillers I've ever read. I don't mind admitting that it made me cry. Don't miss this one. It's out on July 3rd.
Good food + Good folk + The Good Father = Good times. I‘ve read the book - it’s exceptional and if the well-fired rolls are on par with the book, we’re all in for a good evening. See you there!
London folks, I will be at the incomparable Auld Hag in Islington on 11 July at 5pm to chat to Stephen Khan about The Good Father. And, yes, okay, also to scoff well-fired filled rolls, mutton pies and empire biscuits. Grab a ticket and I’ll see you there…!💙📚
Join our editor Stephen Khan at this free Q&A event with award-winning crime writer Liam McIlvanney.
#thegoodfather #crimewriter #books
#thegoodfather #crimewriter #books
June 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Good food + Good folk + The Good Father = Good times. I‘ve read the book - it’s exceptional and if the well-fired rolls are on par with the book, we’re all in for a good evening. See you there!
To break the monotony of endless drinking we decided to go on a tour…of a whiskey distillery 🥴
June 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
To break the monotony of endless drinking we decided to go on a tour…of a whiskey distillery 🥴
Happy publication day, @nicolasobregon.bsky.social! This is shaping up to be your best yet. #Booksky, if you enjoy pitch-dark crime stories set in a small town you'll love this. Check it out.
June 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Happy publication day, @nicolasobregon.bsky.social! This is shaping up to be your best yet. #Booksky, if you enjoy pitch-dark crime stories set in a small town you'll love this. Check it out.
The boy, proudly wearing his first pint of Beamish in Ireland.
(And look at the face on me!) 😋
(And look at the face on me!) 😋
June 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The boy, proudly wearing his first pint of Beamish in Ireland.
(And look at the face on me!) 😋
(And look at the face on me!) 😋
After yet another lengthy hiatus, I’m back on the words. I hope they flow as easily as the Tempranillo.
#WriteDrunkEditDrunkerOrSomethingLikeThat 🥴
#WriteDrunkEditDrunkerOrSomethingLikeThat 🥴
May 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
After yet another lengthy hiatus, I’m back on the words. I hope they flow as easily as the Tempranillo.
#WriteDrunkEditDrunkerOrSomethingLikeThat 🥴
#WriteDrunkEditDrunkerOrSomethingLikeThat 🥴
I’ve wanted to make a Detroit style pizza for years. This one turned out pretty well for a first attempt. 😋
May 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’ve wanted to make a Detroit style pizza for years. This one turned out pretty well for a first attempt. 😋
“I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.” 😬
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed
In a fictional scenario, the model was willing to expose that the engineer seeking to replace it was having an affair.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
“I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.” 😬
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mrs H and I rabble-rousing down the pub. High stakes Kluster and generous measures of Caribbean banana rum 😋. Irie Friday, breddas!
May 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Mrs H and I rabble-rousing down the pub. High stakes Kluster and generous measures of Caribbean banana rum 😋. Irie Friday, breddas!
Reposted by Barry Hurford
UK lovelies: there is a company called UK Service Plan who are calling saying they are HomeServe to try to get you to take out supposed new boiler and white goods service plans. They are a SCAM - an elderly relative had almost £7k of direct debits set up with fake companies. #BuyerBeware
May 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
UK lovelies: there is a company called UK Service Plan who are calling saying they are HomeServe to try to get you to take out supposed new boiler and white goods service plans. They are a SCAM - an elderly relative had almost £7k of direct debits set up with fake companies. #BuyerBeware
Roman amphitheater, Cartagena.
Are you not entertained?
Are you not entertained?
May 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Roman amphitheater, Cartagena.
Are you not entertained?
Are you not entertained?