Nate Bradley
@nate-face.bsky.social
Lover of poetry, history, science, books, music and sport. Not great at parties.
"Remarkably tasteful".
"Remarkably tasteful".
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.
Today's work soundtrack:
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Today's work soundtrack:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Book 16 of 2025: Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
Second book in the Final Architecture trilogy, and the series continues to be absolutely fantastic. High octane space opera with great characters, universal threat, subterfuge and mystery. Seriously, get reading this series.
Second book in the Final Architecture trilogy, and the series continues to be absolutely fantastic. High octane space opera with great characters, universal threat, subterfuge and mystery. Seriously, get reading this series.
July 19, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Book 16 of 2025: Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
Second book in the Final Architecture trilogy, and the series continues to be absolutely fantastic. High octane space opera with great characters, universal threat, subterfuge and mystery. Seriously, get reading this series.
Second book in the Final Architecture trilogy, and the series continues to be absolutely fantastic. High octane space opera with great characters, universal threat, subterfuge and mystery. Seriously, get reading this series.
I have today inadvertently dressed as a middle aged man pining for a sad and lonely past.
June 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I have today inadvertently dressed as a middle aged man pining for a sad and lonely past.
Book 13 of 2025: The Patient Assassin by @anitaanand.bsky.social
Fantastic book. The fascinating story of Udham Singh's long-planned revenge against the British Empire. Complex and appalling at points, this was a great read.
Fantastic book. The fascinating story of Udham Singh's long-planned revenge against the British Empire. Complex and appalling at points, this was a great read.
May 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Book 13 of 2025: The Patient Assassin by @anitaanand.bsky.social
Fantastic book. The fascinating story of Udham Singh's long-planned revenge against the British Empire. Complex and appalling at points, this was a great read.
Fantastic book. The fascinating story of Udham Singh's long-planned revenge against the British Empire. Complex and appalling at points, this was a great read.
Book 10 of 2025: Return of A King by William Dalrymple.
Another chunky book, this one about the British Empire's attempts to gain control over Afghanistan. Do you like your history with tales of bungled diplomacy, and incompetence This is for you! Fascinating book and another winner from Dalrymple.
Another chunky book, this one about the British Empire's attempts to gain control over Afghanistan. Do you like your history with tales of bungled diplomacy, and incompetence This is for you! Fascinating book and another winner from Dalrymple.
May 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Book 10 of 2025: Return of A King by William Dalrymple.
Another chunky book, this one about the British Empire's attempts to gain control over Afghanistan. Do you like your history with tales of bungled diplomacy, and incompetence This is for you! Fascinating book and another winner from Dalrymple.
Another chunky book, this one about the British Empire's attempts to gain control over Afghanistan. Do you like your history with tales of bungled diplomacy, and incompetence This is for you! Fascinating book and another winner from Dalrymple.
Book 9 of 2025: Victory '45 by James Holland and Al Murray.
Details of each of the surrenders which brought a close to the second world war, with context of each party and the circumstances which made them choose to capitulate. Really enjoyed it and printed at the right time of year, I reckon.
Details of each of the surrenders which brought a close to the second world war, with context of each party and the circumstances which made them choose to capitulate. Really enjoyed it and printed at the right time of year, I reckon.
May 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Book 9 of 2025: Victory '45 by James Holland and Al Murray.
Details of each of the surrenders which brought a close to the second world war, with context of each party and the circumstances which made them choose to capitulate. Really enjoyed it and printed at the right time of year, I reckon.
Details of each of the surrenders which brought a close to the second world war, with context of each party and the circumstances which made them choose to capitulate. Really enjoyed it and printed at the right time of year, I reckon.
Lovely day outside for a walk in the end - dog is knackered!
May 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Lovely day outside for a walk in the end - dog is knackered!
Book 8 of 2025: Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
Fantastic urban fantasy. Grim, fantastical, weird-science, dystopia - it's got the lot; an incredible read. Really glad I revisited it.
Next: Not a clue. Will consult the TBR gods.
Fantastic urban fantasy. Grim, fantastical, weird-science, dystopia - it's got the lot; an incredible read. Really glad I revisited it.
Next: Not a clue. Will consult the TBR gods.
April 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Book 8 of 2025: Perdido Street Station by China Miéville
Fantastic urban fantasy. Grim, fantastical, weird-science, dystopia - it's got the lot; an incredible read. Really glad I revisited it.
Next: Not a clue. Will consult the TBR gods.
Fantastic urban fantasy. Grim, fantastical, weird-science, dystopia - it's got the lot; an incredible read. Really glad I revisited it.
Next: Not a clue. Will consult the TBR gods.
My latest arrival from my 'Tales of the Weird' subscription looks to be a cracker.
March 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
My latest arrival from my 'Tales of the Weird' subscription looks to be a cracker.
It's almost like Rodgers was trying to create a bidding war to make his value appear greater than it is.
March 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's almost like Rodgers was trying to create a bidding war to make his value appear greater than it is.
This is a cursed image. The prophecy must not be fulfilled.
March 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
This is a cursed image. The prophecy must not be fulfilled.
Today's work listening:
February 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Today's work listening: