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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“In the age of AI, the writer’s soul is the only thing that cannot be replicated, and we haven’t built the necessary infrastructure to tend it.” On the spirituality inherent to human writers. buff.ly/nNZMwZk

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We Banned the Soul from the Building: On AI, Spiritual Life, and Sustainable Practices for Writing

The literary world is finally asking a question it has dodged for years: What can a human writer do that artificial intelligence cannot? The answers tend to circle around technical and personal asp…

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#litfic #booksky #amreading started Frankenstein by Mary Shelley after a contemporary thriller and hard to believe it was written at the tender age of 18....such mature writing for one so young. Incredible.

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#amreading Didnt realise reading fiction can be so addictive. over last few years, and not a conscious decision, there was hardly a day i didnt read at least a little. Then stopped for 2 weeks waiting for a book. I became agitated and felt weird! At least it's a good addiction to have! (I think)😱

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#litfic If you interested in knowing about my take on Kidnapped by RL Stevenson please take a look at the YT video here. It s a wonderful example of historical fiction and adventure and a swashbuckling story! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEj_...

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Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson and other 'memoir'

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Just finished The Chalk Man by CJ Tudor. I'll discuss it in a future YT video but if you like thriller with mystery element and a smattering of horror I can recommend it. After a brief bump at the start I found myself rather enjoying it. #booksky #horrorbooks

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

One day, two little girls came to join me while i was reading...

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

hi friends, if you havent read Madame Bovary (or even if you have) you may like my wee discussion on the novel...had a lot of fun making it #litfic #booksky #literature www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXqf...

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Madame Bovary and 'real' realism

YouTube video by Bertha's Books ~it's all about the books~

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Finished Adventures of Huck Finn and oh my word! made me curious to know: is it taught in high school in the USA? Can anyone advise me? Am incl. the book in a future newsletter and YT video and would love to be able to offer some opinions. Thank you! #litfic #booksky #lithub

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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

That precious look back… 💕

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Madame Bovary anyone? if you interested in my take on the novel check out my newsletter below...also something there about multilingualism and an anecdote about a goldfish :) #litfic #bookshelfie authorpierredurand.com/wp-content/u...

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

While lakes and gulfs are being given other names, this gem I once visited and adore the original name in Loki/Shona which translates as The Smoke That Thunders (Mosi-oa-Tunya) Can you guess the name given by, I assume Livingstone or Rhodes? If not take a look at the image.

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The Atlantic coast of Ireland is *so* beautiful. Imagine just how much more so it would be if some of its natural temperate rainforest cover was allowed to come back.

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Doesn't he/she/they have impressive eyelashes?

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

@gonelikeagoldfish.bsky.social the story looks really intriguing, thank you for alerting me to it. I have put it on my future list...

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Hello fellow readers / writers. If you like my book discussions and/or looking for your next best novel to read, check out the video below. Books are: The Savage Garden The Prague Cemetery and The Vegetarian. Hope you like it! @booksky.club @literaryhub.bsky.social www.youtube.com/@BerthasBooks

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Bertha's Books ~finding your next best read~

Reading a novel is an investment. In Bertha's Books, without punching up or down, I discuss the books I've enjoyed reading (and some I haven't) and maybe it will help you choose your next best read. A...

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

#BookSky

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optimisticsoap.bsky.social @optimisticsoap.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Libraries make us a harder target for authoritarianism. Equal access to info, ideas, and space that doesn’t require a purchase to belong. Also: using the library means money stays in your community instead of streaming out to Amazon. 📚 What’s checked out on your card right now?

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

@booksky.club I recently read Madame Bovary in English and my word, a translator is a special kind of skilled person. It seems to be a particularly difficult combination of skills #litfic

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

@effectivealtruist.bsky.social i saw your profile about #effectivealtruism U may be interested: I studied altruism in algae and microbes in my academic life b4 becoming a writer. If it piques your interest i guess you can check my google scholar or website, more important, I'm enjoying your posts

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#booksky to share what we reading :) I finished Birdman by Mo Hayder and will chat about it soon on my channel, and am started The Adventures of Huck Finn... which...good heavens it is an exceptional book. Truly exceptional.

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

posted by someone at the Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens. My word isn't she a beauty

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Have had fun reading and the next one is The Adventures of Huck Finn. As someone who was in a UK school, we did some american lit but not this. And Mark Twain, as Hemingway insisted is among the best 😀 #litfic #booksky

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

To friends who read and write...I took the plunge and created my first YouTube video for Bertha's Books ~something for readers, something for writers~ I hope you find it enjoyable #booklit #booksky www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxXT...

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The Old Man And The Sea

YouTube video by Bertha's Books ~for readers and writers~

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

this caracal was seen near where i stay...isnt she a beauty to behold

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English PEN @englishpen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that International Translation Day returns on Wednesday 30 September, with an evening of conversations between translators and their allies. Join us for #ITD2026 at Brixton Library. Book now ⤵️ www.englishpen.org/translation/...

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ITD 2026 English PEN - English PEN

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Ronnica Fatt @ronnicareads.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

446/600 💙📚🖋️📚 📖: Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang Genre: Literary Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Thoughts: What a unique premise for exploring the idea of community and the depth of grief.

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Onyx @advantage87.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

honestly, consistency starts the second you stop waiting to feel ready

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Poem in 3 posts The Guest House Rumi Translated by Coleman Barks This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably.

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

“One of the most important things to have learned in life is that choosing joy in a world rife with reasons for despair is a countercultural act of courage and resistance, choosing it not despite the abounding sorrow we barely survive but because of it.” Maria Popova A Defense of Joy

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

My friends in philosophy did this poster for an article! From #quirkyrealism to quirky philosophers 📚

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The Ramsey Lab @theramseylab.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What if some biological #traits are both one & many? 🤔 📄In our forthcoming paper @philsci.bsky.social, we show why recognizing composite traits matters for evolutionary inquiry & highlight the challenges they pose for #comparativebiology Preprint: philsci-archive.pitt.edu/30388/ #philbio #philsky

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Salt Books @saltpublishing.com · 12/07/2026

'As far as I can see, my children's childhood ended the moment they got smartphones' Best selling English novelist Louis de Bernières is unimpressed with many aspects of modern life.

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'As far as I can see, my children's childhood ended the moment they got smartphones'

Best selling English novelist Louis de Bernières is unimpressed with many aspects of modern life.

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Good morning and welcome to marvellous marmalade Monday Choose benevolence, not anger Other people struggle too, and not always visibly The smallest actions can make the most significant impacts and turn someone’s entire day around You never know how much good you do Do good 🧡

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Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

My July newsletter (Bertha's World - Bertha at 12) is available for your interest. And if you would like it delivered every month straight to your email, please subscribe on the same page. #quirkyrealism authorpierredurand.com/newsletter/

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The Bad Apple @thebadappleid.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The steak have never been higher.

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Dunning-Kruger Industries @bbroke7.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Two things are true. The World Cup is the greatest sporting event. The fans, players, locals, and camaraderie make it so. FIFA is the most corrupt sporting organization on the planet and they have only gotten worse despite everyone knowing. Demand better from the people that control it T

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Mabel Logan @mabellogan.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Beautiful views across Loch Shiel and the Scottish Highland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I ate an entire bag of wasabi-coated peanuts for supper last night. I don't recommend it, but no one died #quirkyrealism

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

To my writer and reader friends: I don't read many blogs, but i follow this gem. I love reading something with an interesting storyline as well as a demonstration of technical skill! Hey, i might even visit Norwich some day 😄Look forward to following this story. Highly recommended #litfic

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HOW TO LEARN TO LOVE NORWICH

(When You Really Don’t Feel Like It) Introduction “Norwich named as best place to live in the UK” (BBC, 20 March 2026) “The historic city with a ‘small-town feel&#8217…

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

always nice to know what writers are reading so here my 2 very different books arrived the weekend madame bovary (flaubert) and Exquisite Corpse (Poppy Z Brite). if you a #horrorbook fan this could be just your thing...looks real creepy #litfic #quirkyrealism

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authorpierredurand.bsky.social @authorpierredurand.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A friend recently introduced me to Damon Runyon's short stories. They are really good and fun...i have read one now but will savour the others.... #quirkyrealism #litfic you can read about him in this old article from Guardian

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I wish more people would read ... Damon Runyon's short stories

Look beyond Guys and Dolls – the Depression-era legend wrote some of the funniest short stories ever published, writes Sam Leith

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