Ben
@benreadingbooks.bsky.social
Lawyer, Londoner. Expect to tweet mostly about books, football and cricket.
Queen's Club for the tennis.
June 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Queen's Club for the tennis.
I highly recommend the Tirzah Garwood exhibition at @dulwichgallery.bsky.social. loads of interest, but her woodcuts the highlight.
April 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I highly recommend the Tirzah Garwood exhibition at @dulwichgallery.bsky.social. loads of interest, but her woodcuts the highlight.
Because we are having mecican food, the #fridaycocktail is a margarita... made from what tequilas and orange liqueurs I found at the back of my drinks cabinet.
April 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Because we are having mecican food, the #fridaycocktail is a margarita... made from what tequilas and orange liqueurs I found at the back of my drinks cabinet.
Because I failed to take any #fridaycocktail photos on a recent trip to Florence and Venice... a Cynar spritz. Soave, Cynar, soda, a slice of orange and a badly skewered olive.
April 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Because I failed to take any #fridaycocktail photos on a recent trip to Florence and Venice... a Cynar spritz. Soave, Cynar, soda, a slice of orange and a badly skewered olive.
First day of the County Championship season. By happy coincidence I'm working, so have popped over to Lords to see Lancashire in action.
April 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
First day of the County Championship season. By happy coincidence I'm working, so have popped over to Lords to see Lancashire in action.
The #fridaycocktail is an ampersand. Old Tom, cognac, rosso vermouth, orange curaçao, orange bitters.
March 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The #fridaycocktail is an ampersand. Old Tom, cognac, rosso vermouth, orange curaçao, orange bitters.
Following a short hiatus, the #fridaycocktail returns. This an Alaska. Old Tom, yellow Chartreuse, orange bitters.
March 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Following a short hiatus, the #fridaycocktail returns. This an Alaska. Old Tom, yellow Chartreuse, orange bitters.
Champagne cocktails for Valentine's Day. A Kir Royale.
February 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Champagne cocktails for Valentine's Day. A Kir Royale.
After a slightly trying couple of days, a Blood and Sand. Equal amounts orange juice, scotch, cherry liqueur and sweet vermouth. #fridaycocktail
February 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After a slightly trying couple of days, a Blood and Sand. Equal amounts orange juice, scotch, cherry liqueur and sweet vermouth. #fridaycocktail
My favourite G&T is a Milanese: equal amounts gin and campari, with tonic. #Fridaycocktail
January 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My favourite G&T is a Milanese: equal amounts gin and campari, with tonic. #Fridaycocktail
A Cynar negroni, for people who like more artichoke in their drinks. #Fridaycocktail
January 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A Cynar negroni, for people who like more artichoke in their drinks. #Fridaycocktail
Happy Friday. Another sunken boat, one of my absolutely favourite drinks. Mezcal, punt e mes, cherry liqueur, absinthe. Loads going on but it works. #fridaycocktail
January 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Happy Friday. Another sunken boat, one of my absolutely favourite drinks. Mezcal, punt e mes, cherry liqueur, absinthe. Loads going on but it works. #fridaycocktail
Happy Friday. Mine is a Vieux Carré. Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, bitters. #Fridaycocktail
January 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Happy Friday. Mine is a Vieux Carré. Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, bitters. #Fridaycocktail
If you enjoyed Station Eleven and subsequent novels, it's well worth checking out Emily St John Mandel's earlier work.
My second book of the year was The Singer's Gun. More or less a crime thriller, beautifully paced and highly enjoyable. She's a wonderful storyteller.
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January 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
If you enjoyed Station Eleven and subsequent novels, it's well worth checking out Emily St John Mandel's earlier work.
My second book of the year was The Singer's Gun. More or less a crime thriller, beautifully paced and highly enjoyable. She's a wonderful storyteller.
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My first book of 2025 was an absolute brick of a space opera epic. Exodus: The Archimedes Engine by Peter F. Hamilton.
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January 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
My first book of 2025 was an absolute brick of a space opera epic. Exodus: The Archimedes Engine by Peter F. Hamilton.
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Because its no longer the holidays but there's some leftover champagne, the #Fridaycocktail is a Boothby. Rye, rosso vermouth, bitters and a splash of champagne.
January 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Because its no longer the holidays but there's some leftover champagne, the #Fridaycocktail is a Boothby. Rye, rosso vermouth, bitters and a splash of champagne.
And because I forgot to post a cocktail last Friday, the sloe gin fizz that's helping me see in the new year.
December 31, 2024 at 10:50 PM
And because I forgot to post a cocktail last Friday, the sloe gin fizz that's helping me see in the new year.
My achievement for 2024.
December 31, 2024 at 9:49 PM
My achievement for 2024.
A slightly festive #Fridaycocktail. Brandy, tawny port, sugar syrup and - get this - a sprinkling of nutmeg. A brandy sangaree.
December 20, 2024 at 8:20 PM
A slightly festive #Fridaycocktail. Brandy, tawny port, sugar syrup and - get this - a sprinkling of nutmeg. A brandy sangaree.
Anyone for an AI curated white blend?
December 14, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Anyone for an AI curated white blend?
Today's #fridaycocktail is a boulevardier. For the uninitiated, it's basically a bourbon negroni (bourbon, campari and rosso vermouth).
December 13, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Today's #fridaycocktail is a boulevardier. For the uninitiated, it's basically a bourbon negroni (bourbon, campari and rosso vermouth).
This week's #Fridaycocktail is a beatnik: averna amaro, rye and port.
December 6, 2024 at 7:08 PM
This week's #Fridaycocktail is a beatnik: averna amaro, rye and port.
Post one in a weekly series, the #Fridaycocktail. A popinjay: equal amounts cognac, punt e mes and cynar.
November 29, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Post one in a weekly series, the #Fridaycocktail. A popinjay: equal amounts cognac, punt e mes and cynar.