Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 4hThe sound mirrors still invoke an eerie power. Forever waiting. 020
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 13hwww.theguardian.com/money/2026/o... I'd love to move in to one of these and just do what I normally do. Put my own bins out, go down the shops, grow strange veg in the garden. Wonder how long it would take for the oligarchs to realise I wasn't a servant?theguardian.com‘People are deserting it’: why are London mansions struggling to sell?For decades, the capital’s house prices raced ahead of the national average – but now they are falling in prime areas 060
Reposted by Barbara NadelRichard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Victor Neuburg’s The Water Bearer collects nearly 100 stream-of-consciousness prose poems dictated to him by spirits in 1924. Unpublished & unknown outside of his family, this book is being published as a limited edition with a cover illustration that Austin Spare drew for Neuburg in 1915.kickstarter.comThe Lost Occult Books of Victor NeuburgPublishing never-before-seen books of poetry by legendary British occultist Victor Neuburg. 0102
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026www.theguardian.com/politics/202... I am pleased about this. Although I can hear the Brexiteers now, 'They're betraying Brexit!' like it's a religion or something.theguardian.comAndy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EUPM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’ 171
Reposted by Barbara NadelMonday's Manul @manulmonday.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Behold! Manul Monday. 18726
Reposted by Barbara NadelEric Williams @geoliminal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Hallowe'en Season approaching, so now's the time to buy your copy of NIGHT FEARS: WEIRD TALES IN TRANSLATION paradiseeditions.net/products/nig...paradiseeditions.netNight Fears: Weird Tales in TranslationWith its unique blend of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, Weird Tales was the quintessential pulp magazine of the early 20th century. While classic American writers like H.P. Lovecraft and Robert... 11513
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026No, Zuckerberg, no. Your cute little recording devices leave me cold. 120
Reposted by Barbara NadelBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 28/09/2026👏 Sadiq Khan: “We talk about productivity, we talk about growth, we talk about jobs, we talk about wealth. The single best way to get that is by joining the European Union.” 14488149
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026www.theguardian.com/world/galler...theguardian.comPaws for applause: the Feline Oscars – in picturesMore than 200 cats came to compete in the Romania International Cat Show, an international feline beauty contest, in Bucharest 010
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Finally finished my latest Hakim and Arnold book A GOOD DEATH. Published next year. Now off to a darkened room. 3121
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Thank you David. Long live the wide and wise spaces where imagination dances. 020
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026For those of you who love folklore but don't like the nationalist rightwing spin some put on it, @hookland.bsky.social is the place for you. Absolute joy. 151
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026www.theguardian.com/books/2026/s... I think a lot of writers can relate to this whatever their age. If you're a storyteller your tales ache to be told and yes, it is obsessional.theguardian.com‘My generation of novelists is dying’: Rose Tremain on 70 years of writing, and late-life inspirationAs her latest novel about Daphne du Maurier is published, the bestselling author reflects on age and creativity – and why at 83 she has no plans to stop 020
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026What a fantastic initiative. And free! So anyone can go. Art is for everyone! 181
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Mmm. With my psychologist's hat on, this is very bad for your mind. With my human being hat on 'holy bananas we need to stop this shit now!' 050
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Pazuzu Bobblehead night sounds right up my alley. 030
Reposted by Barbara NadelTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 25/09/2026If you're worried about the reviews your book or record might have on the internet, remember the Himalayas have a 4.3 out of 5 star rating on Google Maps. 1428045
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026www.theguardian.com/technology/2... Really?theguardian.comMeta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectaclesThe new wearables come at a time of uncertainty for smart glasses, which are facing backlash over privacy concerns 001
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Thank Gawd. 'Tommo' and co are dangerous, bollocking around intimidating people, committing criminal damage. Patriots, my arse. 2180
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I adored Gene Wilder. One of my top favourite actors. I find this ghoulish and disrespectful. Also, what about employing an actor for this job? God knows, people need work. 150
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... Istanbul cat themed quiz this week.theguardian.comThursday news quiz: Long-haul flights, changing lights and a lot of Turkish catsTest yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare? 020
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026www.theguardian.com/politics/liv... In your own words Farage, BORING. Same old drivel about 'free speech' when it has been proven disinformation has already been implicated in electorial process.theguardian.comPM’s new anti-disinformation unit gets cross-party backing, as Farage declares it an attack on free speech – UK politics liveFarage referred to the new unit and said Burnham was setting it up ‘using the excuse that Russia wants to interfere with elections’ 140
Reposted by Barbara NadelThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/09/2026Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study revealstheguardian.comBats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study revealsBiggest study of its kind provides insights into bats’ evolution – a potential gamechanger for research into human virus and cancer treatment 46011
Reposted by Barbara NadelUneasy Writer @uneasywriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026“asking too much of its reader” 0217
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I've had this diarrhoea thing a few times in the past and wouldn't recommend it. Perhaps someone should tell Amazon to stop selling it. Or not. 260
Reposted by Barbara NadelCoffin Boffin @coffinboffin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The #HarvestMoon will bring increased activity from #werewolves. Compelled to leave their hunting grounds in the woods, they will make their way to open fields at this time to prowl & howl at the moon. They may be found crossing roads & gardens! #FairytaleTuesday 1279
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026If you don't do it for yourself, do it for your kids and their kids. 050
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026You go first then, Jacob. Most of us oiks grew up a very long time ago, because we had to. Now it's your turn. 070
Reposted by Barbara NadelRick @flipchartrick.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Distinct nip in the air this morning. Autumn Equinox is at 01:06 on Wednesday 23 September. www.rmg.co.uk/stories/time...rmg.co.ukWhat and when is the autumnal equinox?When is the autumnal equinox, what date does the autumnal equinox fall on and when does summer end? 073
Reposted by Barbara NadelaidThompsin (live, fridays @ 19:30) @aidthompsin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Please PLEASE do this 👇👇👇 52911
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Me too, the crustier the better. We want you to show us the subject we’re interested in, we don’t give a shit about your smart repartee or your hair. 1252
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026One for us I think @tommeadauthor.bsky.social ! 131
Reposted by Barbara NadelBarbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Helen of Troy mangelwurzel is up! 1103
Reposted by Barbara NadelSheffield For Europe @sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Please all write to your MP 0238
Reposted by Barbara Nadelhookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026We look up at rooms which have hosted murder and we wonder if they now hold ghosts. For we all know stories of places where spectral loops of trauma play. Townhouses turned to territory of terror. Properties that make estate agents shiver, that stay on the books. – #CJosiffe 523329
Reposted by Barbara NadelDreamSwarm @dreamswarm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Book recommendation for you @intogreenwood.bsky.social How the rich enclosed common land and how it has affected society through the centuries to today (slavery, tax, protest) explored via walks in woods. Feels like the threads of Robin Hood expanding through time. By Nick Hayes. 121
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Oh thank you Mike that is ace! I’ve already made chutney and pickles from mine. More to process this weekend. So good! 141
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Oh wow, I loved Cloven Country. This new book looks like it'll be a treat. 000
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Gunnhildur is great. If you haven't met her yet, take this opportunity. Also, old bones in northern Iceland! I mean spooky or what? 140
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Oh well, at least she's not here in the UK. But students should be warned that she talks absolute complete and utter bollocks all the time. 171
Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Margaret and Babushka, a match made in the bowels of a munificent and glorious hell. 0131