Andrew
@magictreehouse.bsky.social
Government librarian. Low profile king 👑. Reads books, plays computer games, bakes cakes and listens to lots and lots of music. 🏳️🌈 Based in Leeds. https://linktr.ee/magic_treehouse
"The shapes a bright container can contain"
"The shapes a bright container can contain"
A pile of recent reads!
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A pile of recent reads!
Finished playing The Seance of Blake Manor, a game that is very much up my street. I loved it! I loved the detective aspect, the time limits which add pressure but not too much, the stories. Very much recommended!
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Finished playing The Seance of Blake Manor, a game that is very much up my street. I loved it! I loved the detective aspect, the time limits which add pressure but not too much, the stories. Very much recommended!
Doing a proper deep dive in the archive today. I honestly cannot remember the last time I held a VHS.
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Doing a proper deep dive in the archive today. I honestly cannot remember the last time I held a VHS.
Doing some mandatory training. Current topic - manual handling. Loving this absolute diva living her best life carrying a box around the office.
November 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Doing some mandatory training. Current topic - manual handling. Loving this absolute diva living her best life carrying a box around the office.
Forgot to post pics of my salted caramel and chocolate tart which has gone down rather well!
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Forgot to post pics of my salted caramel and chocolate tart which has gone down rather well!
My Leeds International Film Festival journey is over! I've had a fantastic time. Only one dud!:
21 films
7 Queer led/featuring films
6 animated films
5 #CocksOfLIFF
4 films featuring public sex
3 films featuring people riding pillion
1 mention of Leeds university
1 haunted vacuum cleaner
#LIFF2025
21 films
7 Queer led/featuring films
6 animated films
5 #CocksOfLIFF
4 films featuring public sex
3 films featuring people riding pillion
1 mention of Leeds university
1 haunted vacuum cleaner
#LIFF2025
November 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
My Leeds International Film Festival journey is over! I've had a fantastic time. Only one dud!:
21 films
7 Queer led/featuring films
6 animated films
5 #CocksOfLIFF
4 films featuring public sex
3 films featuring people riding pillion
1 mention of Leeds university
1 haunted vacuum cleaner
#LIFF2025
21 films
7 Queer led/featuring films
6 animated films
5 #CocksOfLIFF
4 films featuring public sex
3 films featuring people riding pillion
1 mention of Leeds university
1 haunted vacuum cleaner
#LIFF2025
At my only trip to Hyde Park Picture House this film festival. Cosy gaslight wonder. Popped a couple of ghost marshmallows in my hot chocolate for ambiance.
November 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
At my only trip to Hyde Park Picture House this film festival. Cosy gaslight wonder. Popped a couple of ghost marshmallows in my hot chocolate for ambiance.
Somehow ended up out in this storm for the second time today but I just had mulled wine while watching a film in a church so I'm calling this a win.
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Somehow ended up out in this storm for the second time today but I just had mulled wine while watching a film in a church so I'm calling this a win.
Been for an eye exam in Pudsey on Children in Need day. Feels appropriate!
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Been for an eye exam in Pudsey on Children in Need day. Feels appropriate!
A wonderful 8th (?) time seeing Ross Noble. Highlights include Elaine Paige in the musical version of The Human Centipede, Ross being gaffer taped to Keith Chegwin, Bruce For-scythe, Timothy Dalton making pottery, his recent shark show and Greg Wallace (derogatory).
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A wonderful 8th (?) time seeing Ross Noble. Highlights include Elaine Paige in the musical version of The Human Centipede, Ross being gaffer taped to Keith Chegwin, Bruce For-scythe, Timothy Dalton making pottery, his recent shark show and Greg Wallace (derogatory).
October music purchases featuring Say She She, Taylor Swift, The Dare, Rose Gray, Soulwax and Sigrid.
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
October music purchases featuring Say She She, Taylor Swift, The Dare, Rose Gray, Soulwax and Sigrid.
Marmalade pudding cake for an autumn evening.
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Marmalade pudding cake for an autumn evening.
London members of the team coming to Leeds gave me an excuse to talk about this picture of Kate Middleton pictured with Mr Mackerel in Leeds Market.
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
London members of the team coming to Leeds gave me an excuse to talk about this picture of Kate Middleton pictured with Mr Mackerel in Leeds Market.
Anzac muscovado custard pie. I usually stay away from vegan baking as it's a faff and, well, I'm not vegan, but this turned out really well! Kind of amazing how adding the coconut oil and cornflour to the 'custard' thickens it immediately. A magic pie!
October 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Anzac muscovado custard pie. I usually stay away from vegan baking as it's a faff and, well, I'm not vegan, but this turned out really well! Kind of amazing how adding the coconut oil and cornflour to the 'custard' thickens it immediately. A magic pie!
Some more Jessica Winter pics.
October 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Some more Jessica Winter pics.
Watching Pet Shop Boys' BBC performances and I'm obsessed with Chris' jumper.
October 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Watching Pet Shop Boys' BBC performances and I'm obsessed with Chris' jumper.
Somehow ended up dancing on stage?! Honestly, if people weren't dancing at the start they definitely were at the end!
October 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Somehow ended up dancing on stage?! Honestly, if people weren't dancing at the start they definitely were at the end!
Leeds Light Night part 2! The Queen's Hotel projection was a bit heteronormative for me, pretty as it was. The butterflies were very cool though as were a lot of the university exhibits. #LeedsLightNight2025
October 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Leeds Light Night part 2! The Queen's Hotel projection was a bit heteronormative for me, pretty as it was. The butterflies were very cool though as were a lot of the university exhibits. #LeedsLightNight2025
Leeds Lights Night part 1. From Spirographs and fictional worlds to inflatable animals and musical trees! Looking forward to part 2 tonight. #LeedsLightNight2025
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Leeds Lights Night part 1. From Spirographs and fictional worlds to inflatable animals and musical trees! Looking forward to part 2 tonight. #LeedsLightNight2025
Cider in a cosy pub on a wet Monday night.
October 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Cider in a cosy pub on a wet Monday night.
I've wanted to see an original 'AIDS: Don't Die of Ignorance' leaflet for ages and we've finally come across one in the library!
October 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I've wanted to see an original 'AIDS: Don't Die of Ignorance' leaflet for ages and we've finally come across one in the library!
My other weekend accomplishment was this walnut, ginger carrot cake!
October 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
My other weekend accomplishment was this walnut, ginger carrot cake!