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Barbara Nadel

@barbaranadel.bsky.social
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Author of Cetin Ikmen crime novels, televised as 'The Turkish Detective' on BBC2 Also writes Hakim and Arnold crime novels plus occasional articles for The Guardian. Cats, ruins, magic, manglewurzels. Here for the weird. Agent: Watson, Little

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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 4h
The sound mirrors still invoke an eerie power. Forever waiting.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 13h
www.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?
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‘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
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M Dv-us @drdvus.bsky.social · 19h
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Richard Kaczynski @richardkaczynski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Victor 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 Unpublished & unknown outside of his family, this book is being published as a limited edition with a cover illustration that Austin Spare drew for Neuburg in 1915.
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The Lost Occult Books of Victor Neuburg
Publishing never-before-seen books of poetry by legendary British occultist Victor Neuburg.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.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.
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Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU
PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’
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Monday's Manul @manulmonday.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Behold! Manul Monday.
A seemingly young manul sitting upright and staring intently at a spot just above the camera's position.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Wise words.
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Eric Williams @geoliminal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hallowe'en Season approaching, so now's the time to buy your copy of NIGHT FEARS: WEIRD TALES IN TRANSLATION paradiseeditions.net/products/nig...
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Night Fears: Weird Tales in Translation
With 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...
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
No, Zuckerberg, no. Your cute little recording devices leave me cold.
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Best 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.”
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/galler...
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Paws for applause: the Feline Oscars – in pictures
More than 200 cats came to compete in the Romania International Cat Show, an international feline beauty contest, in Bucharest
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Finally finished my latest Hakim and Arnold book A GOOD DEATH. Published next year. Now off to a darkened room.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Interesting.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Oh God help us!
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thank you David. Long live the wide and wise spaces where imagination dances.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
For 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.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.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.
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‘My generation of novelists is dying’: Rose Tremain on 70 years of writing, and late-life inspiration
As 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
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What a fantastic initiative. And free! So anyone can go. Art is for everyone!
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Mmm. 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!'
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Pazuzu Bobblehead night sounds right up my alley.
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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If 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.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/technology/2... Really?
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Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles
The new wearables come at a time of uncertainty for smart glasses, which are facing backlash over privacy concerns
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thank Gawd. 'Tommo' and co are dangerous, bollocking around intimidating people, committing criminal damage. Patriots, my arse.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I 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.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... Istanbul cat themed quiz this week.
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Thursday news quiz: Long-haul flights, changing lights and a lot of Turkish cats
Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
www.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.com
PM’s new anti-disinformation unit gets cross-party backing, as Farage declares it an attack on free speech – UK politics live
Farage referred to the new unit and said Burnham was setting it up ‘using the excuse that Russia wants to interfere with elections’
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/09/2026
Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study reveals
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Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals’ family tree, study reveals
Biggest study of its kind provides insights into bats’ evolution – a potential gamechanger for research into human virus and cancer treatment
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Uneasy Writer @uneasywriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“asking too much of its reader”
Edgar Allen Pie looking at a letter in anger and disbelief meme (ink illustration).
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
No. Got enough of these parasites as it is.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I'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.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I will be there.
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Coffin Boffin @coffinboffin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The #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
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Tuesday vibes.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If you don't do it for yourself, do it for your kids and their kids.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Colour me surprised - not.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
You go first then, Jacob. Most of us oiks grew up a very long time ago, because we had to. Now it's your turn.
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Rick @flipchartrick.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Distinct nip in the air this morning. Autumn Equinox is at 01:06 on Wednesday 23 September. www.rmg.co.uk/stories/time...
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What and when is the autumnal equinox?
When is the autumnal equinox, what date does the autumnal equinox fall on and when does summer end?
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aidThompsin (live, fridays @ 19:30) @aidthompsin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Please PLEASE do this 👇👇👇
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Me 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.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
One for us I think @tommeadauthor.bsky.social !
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Helen of Troy mangelwurzel is up!
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Helen of Troy mangelwurzel is up!
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Sheffield For Europe @sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Please all write to your MP
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hookland.bsky.social @hookland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We 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
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DreamSwarm @dreamswarm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Book 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.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oh thank you Mike that is ace! I’ve already made chutney and pickles from mine. More to process this weekend. So good!
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oh wow, I loved Cloven Country. This new book looks like it'll be a treat.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Gunnhildur is great. If you haven't met her yet, take this opportunity. Also, old bones in northern Iceland! I mean spooky or what?
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Oh 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.
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Barbara Nadel @barbaranadel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Margaret and Babushka, a match made in the bowels of a munificent and glorious hell.
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