Gillian Laybourn
@glayn.bsky.social
Best thing moving from Essex to Wiltshire
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maybe there's still some good left in this world after all
July 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
maybe there's still some good left in this world after all
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“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
― Henry James
― Henry James
a screenshot from schitts creek shows two men talking to each other and says you 're a good person
ALT: a screenshot from schitts creek shows two men talking to each other and says you 're a good person
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July 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
― Henry James
― Henry James
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So. which Stephen king book are we doing today, folks?
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
So. which Stephen king book are we doing today, folks?
Wins the Internet today
Bezos Wedding Guests Given Monogrammed Plastic Bottles To Urinate In During Ceremony
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June 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Wins the Internet today
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I don't think I have to tell most people who follow me why libraries are important, or that they're under threat in the UK. But I want to make sure everyone knows Lambeth libraries are going on strike and there's a solidarity hardship fund HERE linktr.ee/savelambethl... #KidlitUK #SaveLibraries
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June 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I don't think I have to tell most people who follow me why libraries are important, or that they're under threat in the UK. But I want to make sure everyone knows Lambeth libraries are going on strike and there's a solidarity hardship fund HERE linktr.ee/savelambethl... #KidlitUK #SaveLibraries
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The perfect bird feeder doesn't exi--
June 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The perfect bird feeder doesn't exi--
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Ah. Despite the mischievous headlines I didn’t say this was now standard English. Rather that ‘mischeevious’ (which used to bug me no end) is an example of how, for centuries, English-speakers have often moved the sound of words to something more familiar.
www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
Mispronouncing mischievous is now acceptable, says Susie Dent
Lexicographer says purists’ pet peeve is just a ‘fascinating snapshot’ of how language evolves — but don’t expect Richard Dawkins to agree
www.thetimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ah. Despite the mischievous headlines I didn’t say this was now standard English. Rather that ‘mischeevious’ (which used to bug me no end) is an example of how, for centuries, English-speakers have often moved the sound of words to something more familiar.
www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...
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Japanese snow fairy bird 🇯🇵 😃
May 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Japanese snow fairy bird 🇯🇵 😃
No sunshine! How rude! Not getting out of bed till I've finished First wife's shadow Adele parks #happysunday
April 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
No sunshine! How rude! Not getting out of bed till I've finished First wife's shadow Adele parks #happysunday
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Who better to comment on bringing up children than someone who doesn't know how many he has?
April 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Who better to comment on bringing up children than someone who doesn't know how many he has?
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I might have devoured this during a couple of train journeys this weekend.
It might be absolutely incredible and a candidate for my Book of the Year.
But let's preserve some mystery, eh? - Michael
It might be absolutely incredible and a candidate for my Book of the Year.
But let's preserve some mystery, eh? - Michael
Before I'd even finished opening the envelope Michael had nicked this one from me.
If there's one thing he likes more than murder mysteries, it's pub quizzes, so this is right up his street.
Pre-order a SIGNED copy of the new @janicehallett.bsky.social right here bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...
If there's one thing he likes more than murder mysteries, it's pub quizzes, so this is right up his street.
Pre-order a SIGNED copy of the new @janicehallett.bsky.social right here bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-...
April 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I might have devoured this during a couple of train journeys this weekend.
It might be absolutely incredible and a candidate for my Book of the Year.
But let's preserve some mystery, eh? - Michael
It might be absolutely incredible and a candidate for my Book of the Year.
But let's preserve some mystery, eh? - Michael
Beautiful Mothering Sunday little afternoon tea on a canal boat, sunshining, fresh cream scone and a glass or two of rosè #happydays
March 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Beautiful Mothering Sunday little afternoon tea on a canal boat, sunshining, fresh cream scone and a glass or two of rosè #happydays
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In the 1960s Switzerland had some of Europe's filthiest waterbodies.
Now its cities boast near-pristine rivers & lakes: "We are united by a love of water".
Lessons to learn here, about building emotional connection to water as well as infrastructure investment.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Now its cities boast near-pristine rivers & lakes: "We are united by a love of water".
Lessons to learn here, about building emotional connection to water as well as infrastructure investment.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its rivers
In the 1960s, the Swiss had some of the dirtiest water in Europe. Now, their cities boast pristine rivers and lakes – and other countries are looking to follow their lead
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In the 1960s Switzerland had some of Europe's filthiest waterbodies.
Now its cities boast near-pristine rivers & lakes: "We are united by a love of water".
Lessons to learn here, about building emotional connection to water as well as infrastructure investment.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Now its cities boast near-pristine rivers & lakes: "We are united by a love of water".
Lessons to learn here, about building emotional connection to water as well as infrastructure investment.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Me in the national security team group chat
March 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Me in the national security team group chat
Don't forget mothers day on Sunday, a book lasts longer than a box of chocolates.
My accountant and the tax man would both like you to buy a book in the next week or so...
Maybe you have Bert Points or a National Book Token? You can use both of them on our website! Sounds like a grand plan.
Maybe you have Bert Points or a National Book Token? You can use both of them on our website! Sounds like a grand plan.
March 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Don't forget mothers day on Sunday, a book lasts longer than a box of chocolates.
Just walked the dogs, and it's strange weather, it's feels stormy, and the farmers have a fire somewhere so lots of smoke about
March 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just walked the dogs, and it's strange weather, it's feels stormy, and the farmers have a fire somewhere so lots of smoke about
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
Violets are blue
March 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Violets are blue
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If your kid still has a World Book Day token, the final day to redeem them is March 23rd
March 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
If your kid still has a World Book Day token, the final day to redeem them is March 23rd
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It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
March 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's come to my attention that some people believe you can't buy a new book until you've read the books you already have. Let me assure you, as both a lawyer and a writer, that this idea is legally and morally WRONG and BAD. Buy more books.
Good morning, if you ever get in a reading slump, may I suggest Broken Country by Clare leslie Hall, read 150 pages last night, could easily of read the lot, but needed sleep, can't wait to to pick it up today
March 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Good morning, if you ever get in a reading slump, may I suggest Broken Country by Clare leslie Hall, read 150 pages last night, could easily of read the lot, but needed sleep, can't wait to to pick it up today
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This Sunday, the whole country needs to spring forward from 1939.
March 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This Sunday, the whole country needs to spring forward from 1939.
#worldbookday and my @bertsbooks.bsky.social subscription came ##agathachristie and Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
March 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
#worldbookday and my @bertsbooks.bsky.social subscription came ##agathachristie and Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
This is just gorgeous
Love this, in the graveyard of the Holy Trinity church in Stratford upon Avon is this beautiful church shaped bug hotel.
All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small.
All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small.
March 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This is just gorgeous
Word of the day is ‘lickspittle’ (17th century): a person who fawns upon someone in power for personal gain.
March 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Time for a bit of reality - a thread.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.
March 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Time for a bit of reality - a thread.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.
Sales in the shop are doing well, but we're reliant on sales on the website to help pay the bills.
The website is reliant on social media, particularly twitter.
Since September, we've seen a big decline in people seeing our tweets.