I feel like this series is going to have very diminishing returns over time. What happens when you run out of landed gentry? "Bed me, postmaster"? "Toss me over your shoulder, vicar"? "Finger me behind the privet hedge, second assistant gardener"?

I am the above-mentioned partner and just wanted to say that I could hear everyone's voices--Smiley's, Connie's, Peter Guillam's--in my head so vividly as I was reading Karla's Choice, and since I have no internal narrative that's truly a feat. They were so deeply themselves! Favorite book of '24.

I feel all of these things! I'd really like to leave Instagram but there are a few friends I only stay in touch with that way (though I said this about Facebook years ago and stopped using that). I also like reading friends' mundane stuff so I feel like I should provide some, too? But it's awkward

The rats, the cats, and Orlok's moustache!

I am perhaps not used to having thoughts aloud in front of others.

My preferred snack is a tiny grumpy library homunculus so I see no issue here

Lovely!!!

Also I should remember to tag @pooryorick.bsky.social in this reply!

Hello sorry sorry I apparently only look at bluesky every couple weeks oh no! But yes, would be happy to teach mending stuff (pink mend is after I learned more!). But also seconding Bombas! I've had their running socks for like four years and they're still going strong! I wear no other socks now!

These are all great but I am especially susceptible to badgers so especially excited to see them!

I love to see Beans through your eyes, even just in sketches! It's wonderful to see your drawings again 💓

Deeply rude!

Her little sip!!! 😻🥹 A glorious assertive queen!

What a venerable and sage beast. I trust her

This is such a glorious array of autumnal tastes!