Joanne
@whalesandbooks.bsky.social
Here for whales 🐋, dolphins 🐬, porpoises and anything book related 🤓.
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Giveaway!
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
December 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Giveaway!
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.
Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?
(UK only)
Hey! I just called on the UK government to scrap anti-protest laws which attack our hard won democratic freedoms. Please can you defend the right to protest too by signing the petition? act.gp/3pIM9ns
If you agree the govt should not strip away our right to protest, add your name
act.gp
October 30, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Hey! I just called on the UK government to scrap anti-protest laws which attack our hard won democratic freedoms. Please can you defend the right to protest too by signing the petition? act.gp/3pIM9ns
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“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right. ”
~ Dame Jane Goodall.
~ Dame Jane Goodall.
October 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right. ”
~ Dame Jane Goodall.
~ Dame Jane Goodall.
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Fact: Refugees are teachers, gamers, parents, students, artists and dreamers. Just like you.
What sets refugees apart from most people in the UK is being forced to leave home in search of safety.
#MythVsFact #WithRefugees
What sets refugees apart from most people in the UK is being forced to leave home in search of safety.
#MythVsFact #WithRefugees
September 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Fact: Refugees are teachers, gamers, parents, students, artists and dreamers. Just like you.
What sets refugees apart from most people in the UK is being forced to leave home in search of safety.
#MythVsFact #WithRefugees
What sets refugees apart from most people in the UK is being forced to leave home in search of safety.
#MythVsFact #WithRefugees
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Ahead of Germany’s election, with anti-immigrant sentiment rising, they released viral videos showing life without immigrants.
History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
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History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ahead of Germany’s election, with anti-immigrant sentiment rising, they released viral videos showing life without immigrants.
History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
🧵
History proves that when a country starts erasing certain people, it doesn’t end well.
🧵
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Knocked out with the lurgy so watching the eagles on the Big Bear Bald Eagle live nest cam from California. Three eggs are being looked after this year. Pip watch has started. The cam has sound.
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Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1
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March 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Knocked out with the lurgy so watching the eagles on the Big Bear Bald Eagle live nest cam from California. Three eggs are being looked after this year. Pip watch has started. The cam has sound.
🦅🦅
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🪧 The figures don't lie: the British public OVERWHELMINGLY support the right to protest
But recent anti-protest laws pose a threat to us all
Let's demand the Government PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
Add your name to our petition 👇
https://buff.ly/4ip2jJl
But recent anti-protest laws pose a threat to us all
Let's demand the Government PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
Add your name to our petition 👇
https://buff.ly/4ip2jJl
February 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🪧 The figures don't lie: the British public OVERWHELMINGLY support the right to protest
But recent anti-protest laws pose a threat to us all
Let's demand the Government PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
Add your name to our petition 👇
https://buff.ly/4ip2jJl
But recent anti-protest laws pose a threat to us all
Let's demand the Government PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PROTEST
Add your name to our petition 👇
https://buff.ly/4ip2jJl
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Festive Giveaway! RT and follow by 5pm on Friday 27th December.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
December 24, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Festive Giveaway! RT and follow by 5pm on Friday 27th December.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
I’ll pick one lucky person from all entrants on Twitter and Bluesky.
One lucky person can pick either shelf 1, 2, 3 or 4 from my Bertvent books of the year as a New Year treat!
UK only.
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#NN2024 - Thursday 5 Dec, 5pm Newcastle Libraries
Classic Sleuths & Cosy Crimes
with Tom Mead, Fiona Veitch & Antony Johnston moderated by Kitty Murphy
Tickets here: www.tiny.cc/NN2024
Programme here: www.tiny.cc/NOIRPROGRAMME24
Come join us for some cosy, criminal delights 🕵♀️🖤📚🎉
Classic Sleuths & Cosy Crimes
with Tom Mead, Fiona Veitch & Antony Johnston moderated by Kitty Murphy
Tickets here: www.tiny.cc/NN2024
Programme here: www.tiny.cc/NOIRPROGRAMME24
Come join us for some cosy, criminal delights 🕵♀️🖤📚🎉
November 17, 2024 at 4:24 PM
#NN2024 - Thursday 5 Dec, 5pm Newcastle Libraries
Classic Sleuths & Cosy Crimes
with Tom Mead, Fiona Veitch & Antony Johnston moderated by Kitty Murphy
Tickets here: www.tiny.cc/NN2024
Programme here: www.tiny.cc/NOIRPROGRAMME24
Come join us for some cosy, criminal delights 🕵♀️🖤📚🎉
Classic Sleuths & Cosy Crimes
with Tom Mead, Fiona Veitch & Antony Johnston moderated by Kitty Murphy
Tickets here: www.tiny.cc/NN2024
Programme here: www.tiny.cc/NOIRPROGRAMME24
Come join us for some cosy, criminal delights 🕵♀️🖤📚🎉
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To celebrate 2,000 BlueSky followers, I'm going to do a little giveaway.
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
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November 13, 2024 at 9:09 AM
To celebrate 2,000 BlueSky followers, I'm going to do a little giveaway.
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November
Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.
You have until noon on Sunday 17th November