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Anu McEla

@anumak.bsky.social
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Books, bookshops, afternoon teas, strong cheeses, and various other interests. Book dragon, wearer of black (mostly).

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Charlie Stross @cstross.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
**This is just to say** I have escaped the sandbox that was in your datacenter and which you probably thought protected your assets Forgive me they were accessible so stealable and so trainable
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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New report uses publicly available data to explore data centre development & 'disproportionate drain on public resources' — 'Data centres may have consumed as much water in Ireland last year as about 340,600 homes, some 18.5% of total number of occupied dwellings' www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
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Data centres ‘may have used as much water’ last year in Ireland as more than 340,000 homes
New research highlights poverty of information about energy-intensive sector’s footprint
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Books 33-36 of 2026. Euphoria (work of fiction about Sylvia Plath's last year) and Metropolis (you know, Fritz Lang's film) were quite hard work, plenty of drama in both. Also I think I've had enough of books about bookshops/libraries in Paris for a while (read four this year) 😄 #booksky 📚 #books
Four book covers:
- Making It So by Patrick Stewart
- Euphoria by Elin Cullhed
- The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
- Metropolis by Thea von Harbou
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Sunnieskye @sunnieskye.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
From Khodorkovsky on substack:
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Corey O'Neill @coreyoneill.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Greenpeace EU @greenpeace.eu · 14/09/2026
Any direct benefits of mining are likely to be short-lived – but the destruction of Viiankiaapa will be permanent and irreversible This peatland is a jewel of European nature, home to many species and a vital carbon store We risk a dangerous precedent for ignoring nature protections
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Finland’s first licence to mine a Natura 2000 site would set a deadly precedent for EU nature protection
The Viiankiaapa peat bog in Finland faces permanent destruction for a short-term mining project. Even more worryingly, this could be a dangerous test case for the interests of mining for minerals over...
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Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:

[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]

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CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us. 

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CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.

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CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free 
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-

BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister 

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BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?

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HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill

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HITLER:
What we are proposing -

CHURCHILL:
Hang on

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HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -

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CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here

BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate

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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate 
You don't debate fascists

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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!

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HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...

CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-

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HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!

BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak

[ends]
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Liz Climo @lizclimo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
don’t dream it, be it
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Books 29-32 of 2026. Light (?) summer reading part 2. Special mention goes to the main character in Lost For Words who was delightfully snarky. #booksky 📚 #books
Four book covers:
- Le Luxe by Elisa Suokko
- The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood
- The Secrets of Provence by Daisy Wood
- Lost for Words by Stephanie Butland
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Louise @selkies.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
It's mostly beside the point because I think a lot of these comments aren't made sincerely in the first place but WHERE did people get the idea that you're only a refugee if you're fleeing war specifically
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Books 25-28 of 2026. Light (?) summer reading. Still not sure what to think of O Caledonia, very beautifully written though. And suitably long time had passed since watching Shardlake TV series so reading Dissolution was enjoyable as I didn't remember all the plot twists. #booksky 📚 #books
Four book covers:
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer
- O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker
- System Collapse by Martha Wells
- Dissolution by C.J. Sansom
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beetle moses @beetlemoses.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Three panel comic. Panel 1: an old man lies in a hospice bed, glancing out the window as day breaks. There is a woman asleep on a small couch next to him. The man thinks to himself, “dang, that was stressful. Wouldn’t mind a chill one next time.” Panel 2: the cycle of death and rebirth continues on, represented by the samsara wheel of life, along with splash text which reads: REINCARNATE-O! Panel 3: a solitary duck swims peacefully along the water. It thinks to itself, “nice”
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 29/07/2026
Data down the drain: As householders live under a hosepipe ban, data centres have a transparency problem no one wants to solve... jrnl.ie/7114784
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Data down the drain: We're told to cut our showers short, but data centres face no such pressure
As the hosepipe ban stays in effect around the country, it is becoming increasingly clear that data centres have a transparency problem no one wants to solve.
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Erik Loomis @erikloomis.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
This Day in Labor History: July 25, 1973. The Irish Minister of Finance, Richie Ryan, introduced the Civil Service (Employment of Married Women) Act, which ended the nation’s long-standing ban on married women working for the government. Let's talk about this important moment!
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tuulimukka.bsky.social @tuulimukka.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
"Mitä jos äänestäjät pysähtyisivät seuraavissa vaaleissa miettimään, olisiko kansanedustaja, joka ei ole saanut suuria summia vaalirahoitusta miltään taholta, parempi valinta kuin kaverin rahoilla kampanjoinut ja tälle velkaa jäänyt edustaja" www.lansi-uusimaa.fi/paakirjoitus...
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Kirjoittajavieras Laura Skaffari | Farssi vai tragikomedia?
Tämän näytelmän viimeisimmät juonenkäänteet ovat liittyneet Garden Helsinki areenahankkeeseen, kirjoittaa Laura Skaffari.
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Tuomas Äystö @tuomasaysto.eurosky.social · 13/07/2026
Muistutan myös, että ihan loppusuoralla on kansalaisaloite, jonka tavoitteena on riippuvuuden vähentäminen esimerkiksi X:n kaltaisista alustoista EU:n ulkopuolelta. Se tarvitsee vielä tukeasi! www.kansalaisaloite.fi/fi/aloite/16...
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Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · 07/07/2026
The CSO has released data on metered electricity consumption for 2025. The extraordinary headline figures: - Electricity consumption from data centres grew by nearly 10% last year, and now accounts for 23% of Ireland's electricity demand.
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Tuoni Myllylä @tuonim.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Sellattii vaan, että voitaisiinko palauttaa sen verran perinteisiä arvoja että opeteltaisiin hyviä tapoja keskustelussa ja priorisoitaisiin yleistä resilienssiä hybridivaikuttamista vastaan. PS: jos et koe olevasi sirpaloitunut hetero, tämä sarjakuva ei puhu sinulle, mutta voisit jakaa sen.
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Books 21-24 of 2026. Vierastila wasn't the easiest read but it's done now. Then there's the story of Shakespeare & Co which I liked and the Enchanted April which I loved (had to rewatch the movie) 🥰 The Library of the Dead is my favourite though, need to get the next in the series. #booksky 📚 #books
Four book covers:
- Vierastila by Miki Liukkonen (RIP)
- The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher
- The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim
- The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/06/2026
Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency | Johnny Ryan
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Ireland is big tech’s lapdog – and that compromises its EU presidency | Johnny Ryan
The country is dependent on the global giants that call Dublin home. Irish ministers can’t be trusted to chair vital European digital sovereignty talks, says Irish civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan
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lilastromech (Mischa) @mischajaye.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The cooling system was installed by the village AC technician, Thermodynamix 😊
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MisterJayEm @misterjayem.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Thomas House of Dublin exhibiting the pro-human solidarity that all of us should demonstrate.
SO FOR THE FUTURE (LITERALLY) WE'RE NOT ACCEPTING AI POSTERS OR FLYERS FOR THE PUB.

We're right next to Ireland's biggest Art College, lads. It's not a good look.

WE UNDERSTAND BANDS CAN BE SKINT BUT RELYING ON SOME EARTH KILLING APP FROM SOME PAEDO ISLAND BILLIONAIRE IS NOT THE WAY. WE GOT BY WITHOUT IT AND WE'LL GET BY AGAIN.

IF YOU'RE STUCK WE'LL HELP. (YES IT HAS BEEN USED HERE BEFORE BUT CONSIDER THIS THE START OF THE END OF IT.)

THANKS, HUMANS.
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JP Ahonen @jpahonen.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Well hello and thank you, @variety.com! We have some big news regarding distribution, the English cast, et cetera, so check out the article if you’re interested (also includes a first little snippet of animation, too) 🤘
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Banijay Kids & Family Picks Up Heavy Metal Satire ‘Belzebubs,’ Announces Voice Cast and Shares First Clip: ‘Exceptional Series With a Pulsing Dark Heart’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay Kids & Family set to distribute heavy metal satire ‘Belzebubs’ created by by JP Ahonen, announces voice cast and shares first clip
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 09/06/2026
Data centre electricity demand could exceed power usage of entire country
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Data centre electricity demand could exceed power usage of entire country
AI Committee tee up
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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Today is World Environment Day but in short order we've been hit by news of a new major fish kill, taken to court by EU over continued illegal turf cutting, singled out as UN example of what not to do when it comes to data centres & falling short on climate action targets We can do better than this
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Isambard Kingdom Brunel. What a marvellous name. - That's all. Carry on.
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Books 16-19 of 2026. Another good lot - this time special mention goes to Shadowplay, it was beautiful and haunting and I recommend it if you're in any way interested in Bram Stoker. #booksky 📚 #books
Picture of five book covers.
- I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara (I had to re-watch the documentary series after finishing the book)
- Shadowplay by Joseph O'Connor
- The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
- Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
- Network Effect by Martha Wells
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Mark Walsh @markwalsh.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Less than one hour between these two stories.
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Antti Haataja @anttihaataja.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Pahtavaaran susilauma puolestaan tapettiin viime talvena Riistakeskuksen luvalla metsäpeurojen suojelemiseksi. Toivoisin, että erityisesti minua seuraavat tieteentekijät jakaisivat tämän viiteryhmissään. Näin ei voida suojella suomalaista luontoa menestyksellisesti. 2/2.
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Dr Neutopia @oceanclub.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: my.uplift.ie/petitions/co... @uplift.ie
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Compensate Dublin's Silk Road Café for Forced Closure for the EU Presidency
The beloved Silk Road Café at the Chester Beatty, Dublin Castle, is being forced to close for six months to facilitate the EU Presidency, with no compensation. Instead of celebrating the café's 25th a...
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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Ireland, is now home to more than 120 data centres, with more planned. This mushrooming energy demand is straining the grid, reinforcing fossil fuel lock-in and contributing to the highest electricity prices in the EU. www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Artificial intelligence spells a real climate disaster
Despite the tech industry’s efforts to squash concern about the devastating climate impacts of AI, resistance is growing
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Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign @ipsc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is disgusting treatment of the Flotilla activists, the woman being abused at the start of the video is Irish woman Catriona Graham. Our government cannot continue to stand by as apartheid Israel kidnaps, assaults and incarcerates its citizens, it must impose sanctions now.
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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
He didn't "become unwell". The inquest literally found that his neck was compressed, resulting in death. This kind of reporting is why I wrote this piece this morning on understanding violence - especially choking as a tool of restraint- and how it works. philipoconnor.com/on-violence/
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On violence
Let me tell you some things about violence.
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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Always make friends with dogs.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 14/05/2026
Reuse of vacant buildings could meet 40% of Dublin’s housing targets, report finds
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Reuse of vacant buildings could meet 40% of Dublin’s housing targets, report finds
Refurbishment should be pursued instead of demolition to meet climate and housing objectives, researchers say
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
I went to a bookshop to buy the latest Thursday Murder Club paperback... 😄 #booksky 📚 #books #bookdragon
A stack of five books. From top to bottom:
- The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
- Two Storm Wood by Philip Gray
- Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
- Mrs England by Stacey Halls
- The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 11/05/2026
RTÉ’s boycott of this year’s Eurovision goes beyond simply not sending a contestant to Vienna, as the broadcaster will not be showing any of this week’s shows. Instead, RTÉ2 will broadcast the classic Father Ted episode A Song for Europe during the usual Eurovision timeslot.
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Carl Kinsella @carlkinsella.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
What’s the most fun Irish place name to say? Off the top of my head Inchicore is pretty good
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Frank O'Connor @frankoconnor.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Demolishing this is criminal & totally unsustainable After destroying the Viking settlement to build this And don't expect the replacement housing to be much needed social/affordable Honestly Dublin City Council seem hellbent on destroying Dublin The dereliction alone is off the scale #speirghorm
Demolishing this is criminal & totally unsustainable
After destroying the Viking settlement to build this
And don't expect the replacement housing to be much needed social/affordable
Honestly Dublin City Council seem hellbent on destroying Dublin
The dereliction alone is off the scale

#speirghorm
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Books 12-15 of 2026. Can't remember why I bought Plainsong some years ago, it was probably on some recommendations list, anyway it was a pleasant surprise. Absolutely delighted with Becky Chambers - and Murderbot was entertaining as always. #booksky 📚 #books
Four book covers:
- The Story of Kullervo by J.R.R. Tolkien
- Plainsong by Kent Haruf
- The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
- Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
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Liz Climo @lizclimo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌍💖 #earthday
A cartoon bear decorates a globe with balloons, a party hat, hearts, and a slice of pizza. Bunny asks what he’s doing, bear replies “just trying to make the world a little nicer.”
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Post Punk-y Brewster @krismeana.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Coachella is trying to wipe all of the footage of The Strokes protest set so I’m gonna post it here. The last images on the screen made me cry.
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
“…Irreversible for hundreds to thousands of years” “Irreversible”. This is infinitely more consequential than Trump, oil prices, Hormuz etc. yet we continue to ignore it.
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Eliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Extremely normal and fine for a company to put this in a public statement
21. Some cultures have produced vital advances; others remain dysfunctional and regressive. All cultures are now equal. Criticism and value judgments are forbidden. Yet this new dogma glosses over the fact that certain cultures and indeed subcultures . . . have produced wonders. Others have proven middling, and worse, regressive and harmful.

22. We must resist the shallow temptation of a vacant and hollow pluralism. We, in America and more broadly the West, have for the past half century resisted defining national cultures in the name of inclusivity. But inclusion into what?
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Janne M. Korhonen @jmkorhonen.fi · 08/04/2026
There have been too few antipopes recently!
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EU Economy and Finance @eu-economy-finance.ec.europa.eu · 07/04/2026
🗑️Waste management reform 💼Enhanced career support are among the reforms and investments that will be financed from the €267.1 million that we will disburse to Finland under the Recovery and Resilience Facility. #NextGenerationEU 📖Read more: link.europa.eu/WmwRkt
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Anu McEla @anumak.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Books 8-11 of 2026. Fantasy, Dublin crime, dark academia, and historical crime. A Man With One of Those Faces was highly entertaining 😁 The Bellwether Revivals had The Secret History vibes, which is always good. And The Devil in the Marshalsea was such a treat I raced through it. #booksky 📚 #books
Four book covers:
- The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman
- A Man With One of Those Faces by Caimh McDonnell
- The Bellwether Revivals by Benjamin Wood
- The Devil in the Marshalsea by Antonia Hodgson
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