Kaela
@mikaelawalker.bsky.social
Lover of books, arts & crafts and animals. Aspiring writer of poetry & stories. Battler of chronic physical & mental health issues.
July is Disability Pride Month, so here are some non-fiction books by disabled authors and/or about living with disability. #DisabilityPrideMonth
July 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
July is Disability Pride Month, so here are some non-fiction books by disabled authors and/or about living with disability. #DisabilityPrideMonth
Electric Dreams: On Sex Robots & the Failed Promises of Capitalism by Heather Parry 4⭐️
This was a really thought-provoking read that starts with the topic of Sex Robots but delves so much deeper into issues such as sexuality, colonialism, misogyny, regressive feminism, capitalism & more. 1/ #books
This was a really thought-provoking read that starts with the topic of Sex Robots but delves so much deeper into issues such as sexuality, colonialism, misogyny, regressive feminism, capitalism & more. 1/ #books
July 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Electric Dreams: On Sex Robots & the Failed Promises of Capitalism by Heather Parry 4⭐️
This was a really thought-provoking read that starts with the topic of Sex Robots but delves so much deeper into issues such as sexuality, colonialism, misogyny, regressive feminism, capitalism & more. 1/ #books
This was a really thought-provoking read that starts with the topic of Sex Robots but delves so much deeper into issues such as sexuality, colonialism, misogyny, regressive feminism, capitalism & more. 1/ #books
Not long back from a fab @hburghbookfest.bsky.social event promoting Liam McIlvanney's new book with fellow crime writer Neil Broadfoot.
It was great to get their insight into writing crime fiction.
I picked up each of their books, The Good Father & No Quarter Given, which they both signed for me.
It was great to get their insight into writing crime fiction.
I picked up each of their books, The Good Father & No Quarter Given, which they both signed for me.
July 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Not long back from a fab @hburghbookfest.bsky.social event promoting Liam McIlvanney's new book with fellow crime writer Neil Broadfoot.
It was great to get their insight into writing crime fiction.
I picked up each of their books, The Good Father & No Quarter Given, which they both signed for me.
It was great to get their insight into writing crime fiction.
I picked up each of their books, The Good Father & No Quarter Given, which they both signed for me.
5⭐️ Read
Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinska is a beautifully written story about identity, love & the definition of being alive. With great skill, Lapinska merges sci-fi with romance to create an emotional & impactful novel. I loved this book & it will be a permanent addition to my bookshelf. #books
Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinska is a beautifully written story about identity, love & the definition of being alive. With great skill, Lapinska merges sci-fi with romance to create an emotional & impactful novel. I loved this book & it will be a permanent addition to my bookshelf. #books
June 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
5⭐️ Read
Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinska is a beautifully written story about identity, love & the definition of being alive. With great skill, Lapinska merges sci-fi with romance to create an emotional & impactful novel. I loved this book & it will be a permanent addition to my bookshelf. #books
Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinska is a beautifully written story about identity, love & the definition of being alive. With great skill, Lapinska merges sci-fi with romance to create an emotional & impactful novel. I loved this book & it will be a permanent addition to my bookshelf. #books
A few Science-fiction & Speculative fiction books I put together for the Helensburgh Community Hub to celebrate & show our support for Pride month.
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈
#pridemonth
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈
#pridemonth
June 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A few Science-fiction & Speculative fiction books I put together for the Helensburgh Community Hub to celebrate & show our support for Pride month.
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈
#pridemonth
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈
#pridemonth
Second batch of bookmarks made for celebrating Pride month 🏳️🌈 at the Book Nook in the @helensburghcommunityhub
If you missed picking one up earlier in the month, I should be dropping these off on Saturday.
Designed & made by me. #pridemonth
If you missed picking one up earlier in the month, I should be dropping these off on Saturday.
Designed & made by me. #pridemonth
June 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Second batch of bookmarks made for celebrating Pride month 🏳️🌈 at the Book Nook in the @helensburghcommunityhub
If you missed picking one up earlier in the month, I should be dropping these off on Saturday.
Designed & made by me. #pridemonth
If you missed picking one up earlier in the month, I should be dropping these off on Saturday.
Designed & made by me. #pridemonth
A few Young Adult books I put together for Helensburgh Community Hub to celebrate & show our support for Pride month.
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #Pride2025
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #Pride2025
June 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
A few Young Adult books I put together for Helensburgh Community Hub to celebrate & show our support for Pride month.
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #Pride2025
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #Pride2025
I probably shouldn't be allowed in charity shops as it seems I have no self (or is it shelf 😄) control.
Anyway, today I picked Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel, The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Shaw, End of the World & Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Murakami and finally, The Beholders by Hester Musson.
Anyway, today I picked Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel, The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Shaw, End of the World & Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Murakami and finally, The Beholders by Hester Musson.
June 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I probably shouldn't be allowed in charity shops as it seems I have no self (or is it shelf 😄) control.
Anyway, today I picked Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel, The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Shaw, End of the World & Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Murakami and finally, The Beholders by Hester Musson.
Anyway, today I picked Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel, The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Shaw, End of the World & Hard-Boiled Wonderland by Murakami and finally, The Beholders by Hester Musson.
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller that grabbed my attention from the start & kept me hooked. Amongst the action, we delves into important themes such as identity & belonging as we follow the story & struggles of Cara, a traverser of worlds. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #books
June 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson is a fast-paced sci-fi thriller that grabbed my attention from the start & kept me hooked. Amongst the action, we delves into important themes such as identity & belonging as we follow the story & struggles of Cara, a traverser of worlds. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #books
A few fantasy books I put together for Helensburgh Community Hub to celebrate & show our support for Pride month.
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #pride2025
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #pride2025
June 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A few fantasy books I put together for Helensburgh Community Hub to celebrate & show our support for Pride month.
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #pride2025
If you have any other recommendations for fantasy LGBTQIA+ books, please fire away. 🏳️🌈 #pride2025
On at the Helensburgh Community Hub - everyone is welcome to come along to enjoy our events & show their support for our LGBTQIA+ Community.
#Helensburgh #argyllandbute #Pride2025 #lomond #PrideScotland
#Helensburgh #argyllandbute #Pride2025 #lomond #PrideScotland
June 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On at the Helensburgh Community Hub - everyone is welcome to come along to enjoy our events & show their support for our LGBTQIA+ Community.
#Helensburgh #argyllandbute #Pride2025 #lomond #PrideScotland
#Helensburgh #argyllandbute #Pride2025 #lomond #PrideScotland
That's the Book Nook at the Helensburgh Community Hub sorted for Pride month 🏳️🌈 We want everyone to feel welcome.
I found a great resource explaining terms from York LGBT Forum, which we've displayed to help educate people. Amnesty International also provided resources & bunting.
I found a great resource explaining terms from York LGBT Forum, which we've displayed to help educate people. Amnesty International also provided resources & bunting.
May 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
That's the Book Nook at the Helensburgh Community Hub sorted for Pride month 🏳️🌈 We want everyone to feel welcome.
I found a great resource explaining terms from York LGBT Forum, which we've displayed to help educate people. Amnesty International also provided resources & bunting.
I found a great resource explaining terms from York LGBT Forum, which we've displayed to help educate people. Amnesty International also provided resources & bunting.
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✨️Dark Crescent Giveaway! ✨️ Two copies 1 here/ 1 on IG - just repost for a chance to win + bonus entry if you comment a favourite Scottish folklore thing! Signed book comes with a real hagstone, art card, kelpie sticker, bookmark & stickers ft. folklore lino designs by me! Ends 1st June! 🏴📚🌙
May 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
✨️Dark Crescent Giveaway! ✨️ Two copies 1 here/ 1 on IG - just repost for a chance to win + bonus entry if you comment a favourite Scottish folklore thing! Signed book comes with a real hagstone, art card, kelpie sticker, bookmark & stickers ft. folklore lino designs by me! Ends 1st June! 🏴📚🌙
Very apt reading for sitting along the seafront on the West Coast of Scotland - 'Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea' by Tom Muir 🌊🏴 #scottishbooks
May 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Very apt reading for sitting along the seafront on the West Coast of Scotland - 'Scottish Folk Tales of Coast and Sea' by Tom Muir 🌊🏴 #scottishbooks
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due - an easy 5⭐️ read. A beautifully written, heart-wrenching and engaging poignant historical fiction with supernatural elements.
In short I loved this book and would highly recommend it. #books
In short I loved this book and would highly recommend it. #books
May 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due - an easy 5⭐️ read. A beautifully written, heart-wrenching and engaging poignant historical fiction with supernatural elements.
In short I loved this book and would highly recommend it. #books
In short I loved this book and would highly recommend it. #books
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🚨Pop-up event announcement!
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
May 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚨Pop-up event announcement!
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
We’re delighted to announce that crime writers @liammcilvanney.bsky.social and @nlbro.bsky.social will be joining us at Helensburgh Community Hub on 4th July to discuss Liam’s new novel The Good Father
Tickets are available to buy here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Gla...
Too true, I always 'need' another book 😊
Left by myself again as Sally’s still on holiday.
And I’ve forgotten my bananas
And I’ve forgotten my bananas
May 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Too true, I always 'need' another book 😊
I've been having a run of great books lately, with the most recent being Crow Moon by Suzy Aspley - 5⭐️
This was an enthralling crime fiction with a hint of the dark and supernatural.
Would highly recommend to those who enjoy crime fiction or stories with supernatural/folkloric vibes. #books
This was an enthralling crime fiction with a hint of the dark and supernatural.
Would highly recommend to those who enjoy crime fiction or stories with supernatural/folkloric vibes. #books
May 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I've been having a run of great books lately, with the most recent being Crow Moon by Suzy Aspley - 5⭐️
This was an enthralling crime fiction with a hint of the dark and supernatural.
Would highly recommend to those who enjoy crime fiction or stories with supernatural/folkloric vibes. #books
This was an enthralling crime fiction with a hint of the dark and supernatural.
Would highly recommend to those who enjoy crime fiction or stories with supernatural/folkloric vibes. #books
The Monsters We Deserve by Marcus Sedgwick
5⭐️
I borrowed this book from the library on a whim & I'm so glad I did, I absolutely loved it.
This book won't be for everyone, but it is definitely for me. (So much so that I've bought myself my own copy.) #books
5⭐️
I borrowed this book from the library on a whim & I'm so glad I did, I absolutely loved it.
This book won't be for everyone, but it is definitely for me. (So much so that I've bought myself my own copy.) #books
April 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The Monsters We Deserve by Marcus Sedgwick
5⭐️
I borrowed this book from the library on a whim & I'm so glad I did, I absolutely loved it.
This book won't be for everyone, but it is definitely for me. (So much so that I've bought myself my own copy.) #books
5⭐️
I borrowed this book from the library on a whim & I'm so glad I did, I absolutely loved it.
This book won't be for everyone, but it is definitely for me. (So much so that I've bought myself my own copy.) #books
New book arrived today - a Waterstones signed edition of The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.
Going to read this before the author's (online) appearance at the Cymera Festival.
Going to read this before the author's (online) appearance at the Cymera Festival.
April 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New book arrived today - a Waterstones signed edition of The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.
Going to read this before the author's (online) appearance at the Cymera Festival.
Going to read this before the author's (online) appearance at the Cymera Festival.
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– Seamus Heaney, born #OnThisDay in 1939, in Personal Helicon from Eleven Poems.
April 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
– Seamus Heaney, born #OnThisDay in 1939, in Personal Helicon from Eleven Poems.
Got myself in the local paper in connection with the @hburghbookfest.bsky.social
It was a fantastic event & I'm very much looking forward to start planning for next year's festival. #Helensburgh #bookfestival
It was a fantastic event & I'm very much looking forward to start planning for next year's festival. #Helensburgh #bookfestival
April 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Got myself in the local paper in connection with the @hburghbookfest.bsky.social
It was a fantastic event & I'm very much looking forward to start planning for next year's festival. #Helensburgh #bookfestival
It was a fantastic event & I'm very much looking forward to start planning for next year's festival. #Helensburgh #bookfestival
Spring has definitely sprung. The pond at the local park was teeming with tadpoles & the odd newt popped up for a snack. Had to get my camera out & take a few snaps.
April 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Spring has definitely sprung. The pond at the local park was teeming with tadpoles & the odd newt popped up for a snack. Had to get my camera out & take a few snaps.