Mike Matthews
@mikejohnmatthews.bsky.social
Architecture, books, culture and a love of places. Lives in Newport, South Wales; which contradicts all of the above.
I must try At Swim again, although too much esoteric Irish mythology stuff going on.
TTP is definitely in my Top 10, and strange that I never read it with an Irish accent. 🚲
TTP is definitely in my Top 10, and strange that I never read it with an Irish accent. 🚲
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I must try At Swim again, although too much esoteric Irish mythology stuff going on.
TTP is definitely in my Top 10, and strange that I never read it with an Irish accent. 🚲
TTP is definitely in my Top 10, and strange that I never read it with an Irish accent. 🚲
No The Third Policeman?!
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
No The Third Policeman?!
The most memorable collection of short stories I’ve read. One of which was adapted for TV in an episode of Tales of the Unexpected.
July 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The most memorable collection of short stories I’ve read. One of which was adapted for TV in an episode of Tales of the Unexpected.
Bob Geldof’s new spring wardrobe?
April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Bob Geldof’s new spring wardrobe?
Now I have a thirst.
March 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Now I have a thirst.
Expecting my copy today. 🤞 🙌
March 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Expecting my copy today. 🤞 🙌
Having to do a serious book cull to accommodate this and his previous collection of essays. Any one you know interested in a complete set of Encyclopaedia Britannica?
March 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Having to do a serious book cull to accommodate this and his previous collection of essays. Any one you know interested in a complete set of Encyclopaedia Britannica?
Probably the best pint of Adnams Broadside I’ve ever tasted on a visit back in 2011. Undoubtedly the most expensive too!
March 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Probably the best pint of Adnams Broadside I’ve ever tasted on a visit back in 2011. Undoubtedly the most expensive too!
I swear I can smell Burton’s breath in this film.
February 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I swear I can smell Burton’s breath in this film.
Read along with Tom. It’s an absolute joy!
Tom Baker - Who on Earth is Tom Baker Audiobook
YouTube video by Benito Ibarra
youtu.be
February 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Read along with Tom. It’s an absolute joy!
It’s a pity the human race didn’t perfect natural intelligence before we got started with AI.
February 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It’s a pity the human race didn’t perfect natural intelligence before we got started with AI.
NFO closed long before my drinking days began. A notorious cider den with a reputation for fist fights.
Tish Murtha spent many a happy hour here. Newport has plumbed new depths since.
Tish Murtha spent many a happy hour here. Newport has plumbed new depths since.
February 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
NFO closed long before my drinking days began. A notorious cider den with a reputation for fist fights.
Tish Murtha spent many a happy hour here. Newport has plumbed new depths since.
Tish Murtha spent many a happy hour here. Newport has plumbed new depths since.
A gem of a book. 👌
February 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A gem of a book. 👌