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PaulaReadsALot
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Reader, rugby fan, love food, public librarian in Ireland 🇮🇪
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danielloftus.projectinfant.ie
Sharing something I've wanted to do for a while!

'The Institutions', a means for people wanting to get news about Ireland's institutions (mother and baby homes, industrial schools and Magdalene Laundries) all in one place.

I hope to...

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Logo of 'The Institutions', at the top are three windows, in one window the silhouette of a woman's side profile, the second window has a silhouette of a mother holding a child, the third has silhouettes of two children. Below that is the publication name, below that is a door with red vertical lines, symbolising jail bars.
April 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 10
10/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
February 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 9
9/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
February 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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bluemama1.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day
8/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
February 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
These lost children & their families deserve closure & a proper burial. 💔
carmelcantwell.bsky.social Carmel Cantwell @carmelcantwell.bsky.social · Feb 1
THREAD ⬇️ Keep highlighting - 923 are registered as having died that were born in #Bessboro. The majority are missing.
#MotherAndBabyhomes
carmelcantwell.bsky.social Carmel Cantwell @carmelcantwell.bsky.social · Nov 13
IT’S NOT ENOUGH:
About the recent decision by An Bord Planela to refuse planning of appartments on #Bessboro grounds. The below drawing shows that the majority of the grounds are owned by Estuary View Enterprises (EVE). We are awaiting the decision of 2 planning applications /1
February 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 7
7/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
The Island of Longing by Anne Griffin Photo is the side view of a young girl wearing a striped jumper
February 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
#JanuaryReads
Book 3 cont. Book 2 of The NightbornDuet. Dark vampire romantasy
Book 4. The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O'Connor. Book 2 in The Rome Escape Line series Book 1 is My Father's House. Favourite read this month.
Cover shows the title The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O'Connor. Background photo shows a woman walking .through a Roman street
January 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
#JanuaryReads
I managed to read 4 books in January & I've started a 5th.
Go me!
1. The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan. Book 1 in the Empire of the Wolf. High Fantasy
2. All I said was True by Imran Mahmood. Psychological thriller/murder
3. The Ashes & the Star Crossed King by Carissa Broadbent.
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan Photo of a bearded man holding a sword All I said was True by Imran Mahmood Photo of a woman standing on the edge of a building Photo shows title The Ashes & The Star Crossed King by Carissa Broadbent. Photo shows a crown, a sword & soldiers fighting
January 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 6 6/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
January 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 5/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
January 30, 2025 at 10:03 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 4/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
January 29, 2025 at 11:52 AM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 3/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
January 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 2/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
January 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 1/20

#booksky #books #bookchallenge
January 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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librarianjones.com
I’m so grateful to Kim A Snyder for allowing me to be a part of this film.

“There’s never been a movie more vital this year than The Librarians. If you prize literature, intelligence, independent thought, safe spaces for children, it’s a necessary watch.”

thefilmmaven.substack.com/p/the-librar...
'The Librarians' Review: An Essential Watch About the Written Word
One of the most important docs you'll see in 2025
thefilmmaven.substack.com
January 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
I've just finished The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O'Connor. A continuation of the story began in My Father's House. Based on the Escape Line that helped Allied personnel, Jews & Nazi opponents escape Rome. Set in 1944 & a must read for these turbulent times. Much needed humanity shown.
#BookSky
January 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Watching @upfrontrte.bsky.social on immigration. No new ideas from Aontú or any of the panellists. Katie Hannon is not a great moderator.
Hannon.is
November 25, 2024 at 9:54 PM
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cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social
As you’re following more people, be sure to follow those authors whose books have been challenged or banned. Show some love!
November 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
The Nightwatchman by Louise Erdrich is our November bookclub book. Louise Erdrich is a consummate storyteller & created wonderful characters.The story resonated with me & I became so invested in the lives of the people in the book. Highly recommended.
November 15, 2024 at 10:32 PM
pcourtney.bsky.social
Lots of people feeling like this at the moment.
susiedentwords.bsky.social Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · Nov 15
Word of the Day, should you need it, is ‘latibulate’, a 17th-century verb meaning to find a corner somewhere and hide in it.
November 15, 2024 at 8:34 AM