Nate Bradley
@nate-face.bsky.social
Lover of poetry, history, science, books, music and sport. Not great at parties.
"Remarkably tasteful".
"Remarkably tasteful".
I'm rounding off the year by sinking into some literary cake - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
December 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I'm rounding off the year by sinking into some literary cake - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Book 30 of 2025: The Fortune of War by Patrick O'Brian.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
December 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Book 30 of 2025: The Fortune of War by Patrick O'Brian.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
The next in the Jack Aubrey series, this time during the War of 1812. Another fantastic book, with a heavier focus on the intelligence work of our other protagonist, Stephen Maturin.
Really bloody good.
Book 29 of 2025: House of Open Wounds by @aptshadow.bsky.social
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
December 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Book 29 of 2025: House of Open Wounds by @aptshadow.bsky.social
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
A sequel to 'City of Last Chances', this book has jumped straight into my top 5 Fantasy books and cemented Tchaikovsky as one of my favourite authors.
An unorthodox field hospital, forgotten Gods and their bitter followers. Superb.
A rare miss for Catalans, I think. Not a fan of the black detail on the home kit.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A rare miss for Catalans, I think. Not a fan of the black detail on the home kit.
Today's work soundtrack:
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Today's work soundtrack:
Really bloody enjoyed Superman.
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Really bloody enjoyed Superman.
This Friday shall be spent In the Court of the Crimson King.
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This Friday shall be spent In the Court of the Crimson King.
Books 25, 26 & 27 of 2025: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Books 25, 26 & 27 of 2025: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
I only meant to read the first book and then come back to this, but it was such a compelling read that I had to go through all three. I love Murakami's brand of weird.
Today is supported by David Gilmour, Nick Cave and Miles Davies.
October 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today is supported by David Gilmour, Nick Cave and Miles Davies.
God it's hard being a Vikings fan.
October 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
God it's hard being a Vikings fan.
Book 22 of 2025: The Battle of Britain by James Holland.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
September 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Book 22 of 2025: The Battle of Britain by James Holland.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
In true Holland style this book about the Battle of Britain starts before the declaration of war in 1939. This results in a near thousand pager! But I'll say this much, they're a great near-thousand pages. Strong recommend.
In the office today and the soundtrack for the commute in will be the Grateful Dead's Anthems of the Sun.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
September 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
In the office today and the soundtrack for the commute in will be the Grateful Dead's Anthems of the Sun.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
I expect the commute home will feature some dark and driving synthwave as I tire of all things human.
Book 20 of 2025: The Lady from Zagreb by Philip Kerr.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
September 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Book 20 of 2025: The Lady from Zagreb by Philip Kerr.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
A Bernie Gunther book, so obviously I loved it. This one felt much more in the noir style than the last couple (if I remember rightly) and it absolutely works.
Book 19 of 2025: East West Street by @philippesands.bsky.social
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
August 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Book 19 of 2025: East West Street by @philippesands.bsky.social
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
The origins of the terms 'genocide' and 'crimes against humanity' in international law and their first usage at Nuremberg.
Fascinating and haunting, this was another excellent book from Sands who never disappoints.
Book 18 of 2025: Cassino '44 by James Holland.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
August 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Book 18 of 2025: Cassino '44 by James Holland.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
The Allied invasion/liberation of Italy in the second world war was flippin' horrible. The accounts of people there are eye opening, as is the description of some of the bungling decisions made by commanders, both Allied and German.
Reposted by Nate Bradley
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’
Gender critical novelist urges writers to reenter prize they boycotted and may ask judges not to shortlist his novella
The gender critical Irish novelist John Boyne has said he has been brought “very close to the edge” by the backlash to his inclusion on the longlist for a literary prize for LGBTQ+ authors.
Ten authors and two judges withdrew from the Polari prize and more than 800 writers and publishing industry workers signed a petition calling on Polari to remove Boyne’s novella Earth from its longlist. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
Smashing Pumpkins were incredible. I'm a happy man
August 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Smashing Pumpkins were incredible. I'm a happy man
Met up in Leeds for a band jam yesterday. When departing, my friend was notified that his train home to Liverpool was cancelled. It's okay though:
They offered an 11.5 hour bus journey home in recompense for cancelling the train at late notice.
We really are a joke of a country.
They offered an 11.5 hour bus journey home in recompense for cancelling the train at late notice.
We really are a joke of a country.
August 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Met up in Leeds for a band jam yesterday. When departing, my friend was notified that his train home to Liverpool was cancelled. It's okay though:
They offered an 11.5 hour bus journey home in recompense for cancelling the train at late notice.
We really are a joke of a country.
They offered an 11.5 hour bus journey home in recompense for cancelling the train at late notice.
We really are a joke of a country.
Damn, Evil Dead 2 is a good time. Haven't watched it in a while and it's cracking fun.
August 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Damn, Evil Dead 2 is a good time. Haven't watched it in a while and it's cracking fun.
Got myself a treat and the first poem I land on upon a flick through has vindicated the purchase:
August 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Got myself a treat and the first poem I land on upon a flick through has vindicated the purchase:
Book 17 of 2025: Lords of Uncreation by @aptshadow.bsky.social
Final part of the Final Architecture series. A thrilling and bittersweet end. What a trilogy this has been. So very, very good.
Final part of the Final Architecture series. A thrilling and bittersweet end. What a trilogy this has been. So very, very good.
August 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Book 17 of 2025: Lords of Uncreation by @aptshadow.bsky.social
Final part of the Final Architecture series. A thrilling and bittersweet end. What a trilogy this has been. So very, very good.
Final part of the Final Architecture series. A thrilling and bittersweet end. What a trilogy this has been. So very, very good.
It's a dream Thursday: I received a superb bundle from @everythingjazz.bsky.social this morning, containing some fantastic Blue Note records and swag. I am a happy chap, I'll say that much.
July 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It's a dream Thursday: I received a superb bundle from @everythingjazz.bsky.social this morning, containing some fantastic Blue Note records and swag. I am a happy chap, I'll say that much.
Every night when my toddler starts being cheeky when it's time for bed, but I must retain a disciplined front.
July 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Every night when my toddler starts being cheeky when it's time for bed, but I must retain a disciplined front.