Maylin
@blithespirit4.bsky.social
Canadian living in Liverpool, UK. Knitter, reader, hiker, lover of all textiles and the great outdoors. Once a bookseller, always a bookseller.
In the middle of a big cull now. It's easier with the books I've read, rather than those delicious unread possibilities. My problem is I've been a collector - wanted ALL the NYRBs, Persephones etc and they just take too much room. But darn it, it's hard.
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
In the middle of a big cull now. It's easier with the books I've read, rather than those delicious unread possibilities. My problem is I've been a collector - wanted ALL the NYRBs, Persephones etc and they just take too much room. But darn it, it's hard.
Really interesting list. Great to see a collection of plays on it. Didn't know Leonora Carrington was also a playwright. I have a couple of titles on my shelves too.
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Really interesting list. Great to see a collection of plays on it. Didn't know Leonora Carrington was also a playwright. I have a couple of titles on my shelves too.
It's really lovely. Am knitting a simple striped stockinette sweater at the moment with it. Very robust yarn, would be good for textured knits, cables etc and of course ganseys. Love the colours too. I bought several cones which makes them a bit cheaper. I do think it's good value for the money.
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It's really lovely. Am knitting a simple striped stockinette sweater at the moment with it. Very robust yarn, would be good for textured knits, cables etc and of course ganseys. Love the colours too. I bought several cones which makes them a bit cheaper. I do think it's good value for the money.
I've struggled to keep up with #nyrbwomen25 so one book a month works much better for me. Not read Sarton since undergrad years. I think she's hard to find in the UK but will have a look in the libraries.
November 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I've struggled to keep up with #nyrbwomen25 so one book a month works much better for me. Not read Sarton since undergrad years. I think she's hard to find in the UK but will have a look in the libraries.
Frost - it was 1 degree when I got to the park, but once the sun came out fully it was a glorious day. I did have a wool sweater and mittens though
October 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Frost - it was 1 degree when I got to the park, but once the sun came out fully it was a glorious day. I did have a wool sweater and mittens though
Hooray - next to Lorac, she's the author I've read and enjoyed the most
October 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Hooray - next to Lorac, she's the author I've read and enjoyed the most
Sorry to hear this - it's been my favourite show for years. Thank you for such wonderful interviews and curating and best of luck in your future endeavours
October 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Sorry to hear this - it's been my favourite show for years. Thank you for such wonderful interviews and curating and best of luck in your future endeavours
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Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime
Shetland joins global campaign of boycotts against genocidal regime - Shetland backs Green call to boycott Israel
greens.scot
October 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Shetland Islands Council has backed a motion from Scottish Greens councillor @alexjarmitage.bsky.social to boycott Israel.
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
The islands join the Scottish Parliament and Edinburgh City Council, which voted for Green motions on boycotts last month.
greens.scot/news/shetlan...
Have had the best time - hoping everyone gets safely home without too much disruption due to Storm Amy.
October 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Have had the best time - hoping everyone gets safely home without too much disruption due to Storm Amy.
This would qualify for #SpinsterSeptember too as both main characters are unmarried and Sylvia Slythe is definitely a sinister spinster
September 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
This would qualify for #SpinsterSeptember too as both main characters are unmarried and Sylvia Slythe is definitely a sinister spinster
She's soooo good isn't she? I am so glad Penguin is releasing new editions of her work every year. Loved this one too although I wanted to throw Geoffrey over the cliff by the end.
September 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
She's soooo good isn't she? I am so glad Penguin is releasing new editions of her work every year. Loved this one too although I wanted to throw Geoffrey over the cliff by the end.
The ending of the Fiennes/Binoche one is absolutely bonkers. And yes, as much as I love Binoche, it was not great casting though Fiennes is quite good as Heathcliff. But all sorts of things wrong with that adaptation.
September 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The ending of the Fiennes/Binoche one is absolutely bonkers. And yes, as much as I love Binoche, it was not great casting though Fiennes is quite good as Heathcliff. But all sorts of things wrong with that adaptation.
Fantastic project - congratulations.
September 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Fantastic project - congratulations.