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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social Hi! Who translated Isabel Allende’s new book, Storytelling? No translator is credited that I can see and the alternative doesn’t bear thinking about…

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

@mcragg.bsky.social hello! Where can I find a list of your author events for that brilliant looking Kylie book? Thank you!

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Extraordinary Books @extraordinarybooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What if one of the twentieth century's greatest artists also happened to be its most unlikely detective? Come and join us for a conversation between Oscar de Muriel and SJ Bennett at Librería! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-end-of...

Cover of The End of the Vodka with information about a book event: Oscar de Muriel in conversation with SJ Bennett, Tuesday 21st July, 6.30-8.30 pm, Librería, 65 Hanbury Street, London E1 5JP

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

If you've been meaning to get round to learning a language this year, here are some tips that will help you get started! wordsetc.substack.com/p/how-to-get...

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How to Get Started With Learning a Language

This is the summer you’re going to do it: you’re really going to learn a language.

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

LET’S GO ANDY BURNHAM!! Let’s start taxing the rich, building some homes, and doing actual Labour things shall we???

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I wrote about how the thing you’re passionate about can inspire and fuel your writing. wordsetc.substack.com/p/making-art...

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Making Art of Your Obsession

How the thing you're passionate about can inspire and fuel your writing

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Of all the things I miss about D.C., sometimes I think I miss air conditioning the most

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Resharing this post from a while back, about how La La Land helped me keep going when I was just about ready to give up on the writing dream. open.substack.com/pub/wordsetc...

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The Film that Helped Me Not to Give Up on Becoming a Writer

Here's to the ones who dream

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Resharing this post from a while back, about how La La Land helped me keep going when I was just about ready to give up on the writing dream. open.substack.com/pub/wordsetc...

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The Film that Helped Me Not to Give Up on Becoming a Writer

Here's to the ones who dream

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Finally some good news for Keir Starmer

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Joe Beda @h.olysh.it · 15/05/2026

If a Croque Madame talked to another Croque Madame about anything other than a Croque Monsieur Would they have passed the Béchamel test?

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Five Books - Expert Book Recommendations @fivebooks.com · 15/05/2026

Reading books about Sweden offers a glimpse into a country renowned for its progressive social policies, stunning natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage. fivebooks.com/category/wor...

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Sweden - Five Books Expert Recommendations

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today it’s (somehow??) 20 years since the last episode of The West Wing aired in the US. It’s also (somehow??) 10 years since I published WALK WITH US, my anthology of essays by West Wing fans, for West Wing fans, on the impact of the show on our lives. Such a fun, rewarding project.

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Elan Ullendorff @elan.place · 13/05/2026

For this month's issue of Anti-viral, a vulnerable conversation with @hrishikesh.co about releasing music when you’re better known for your podcasts, whether it’s scarier to be perceived or not to be perceived, and discovering music that moves you. escapethealgorithm.substack.com/p/hrishikesh...

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Hrishikesh Hirway is Ready to be Heard

The creator of Song Exploder on releasing an album into the attention economy

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Astérix in Britain is an absolute masterpiece

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Wes Streeting absolutely can’t be Prime Minister for many reasons, chief among which is that he’s younger than me, and that is simply not allowed

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

"To stop Reform, Labour must rebuild its broad electoral coalition. Polling shows that taking on an economy rigged in favour of the rich and powerful is the best way to win back voters lost to other progressive parties, as well as those lost to Reform." www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

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Starmer must go – or be responsible for handing Farage the keys to No 10

Labour has taken a hammering in these elections.

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Nolen Gertz @ethicistforhire.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Teachers: "Please help us get AI out of schools, it's ruining education!" Students: "Please don't make us use AI, it's ruining our lives!" Politicians: "We hear you and we want to help you harness the power of AI." #NihilismAndTechnology

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Why oh why won’t this Labour government stand up and be a Labour government?? People are voting Reform because they’re hurting and they think it’s immigrants’ fault and Reform will fix it. Labour needs to effect some radical change AND change the narrative about immigrants while we’re at it.

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Kirk Rafferty ✨is editing✨ 📖 @kirkrafferty.com · 08/05/2026

Google have added a 4GB AI model to Chrome. You can't opt-out. To disable: Type "chrome://flags/" in your Chrome browser. Search for "optimization guide". Set it to "disabled." Better yet: stop using Chrome. I use Firefox, but there are a lot of options. #AI www.tomsguide.com/ai/check-you...

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'No clear consent flow for this download': Google Chrome is silently stashing a 4GB AI model on your device

Chrome may be downloading a hidden 4GB AI file to your PC — here’s what it is and how to check if it’s there.

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Bookshop.org UK @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Choose Indies 🌞 In an age of mass market e-commerce, It’s VITAL that we keep indie bookshops thriving. They host author events and book groups, and bring people together. Can’t make it in person? Visit Bookshop.org and you could win a £250 gift card with your books. uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...

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WIN a £250 Gift Card With Your Books 8-10 MAY

Buy any book site-wide to WIN a £250 Gift Card! Winners will be notified via email following the competition close. All sales support indie bookshops.

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This is huge. I grew up round there and it is safe to say that it is not normally known as a bastion of progressivism.

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migginsoldepieshop.bsky.social @migginsoldepieshop.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The blunt stubby pencil is the cornerstone of British democracy. May it remain, always.

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gabliotecaria @gabliotecaria.northsky.social · 07/05/2026

I feel the weight and fire of women's history every time I vote ✊

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy Election Day to all who celebrate! Genuinely love putting that cross in a box with a blunt-leaded stubby pencil ❤️

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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Today's Poem:

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

@msmirandasawyer.bsky.social Was inspired by your podcast to google Reef (the only thing I really drank at uni) and look what I found!! Think we should have a 90s party?? goodtimein.co.uk/products/90s...

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Five years ago, when I was working at East City Bookshop, I interviewed Laurie Gillman, its founder. Reposting now in honour of Independent Bookstore Day and the shop’s tenth birthday! Cheering them from afar and wishing I could be there. medium.com/@claireamyha...

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An Interview with Laurie Gillman of East City Bookshop

Reflecting on the first five years of running an indie bookstore

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

You can take the girl out of the bookshop, but you can’t take the bookshop out of the girl. Best job I ever had. Happy Independent Bookstore Day, everyone. @eastcitybooks.bsky.social

Brown haired woman standing in front of a wall where the words East City Bookshop are written. Next to her is a wheelie bookcase.

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Is it me or does Summer Reading Guide season come earlier every year? (This is not a complaint)

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Do you write about books? Are you UK-based or UK-adjacent? Want to be part of a fun new project? Get in touch if so!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

My most Old Man Yells at Cloud opinion is I miss when shows had 22 or 24 episodes. Time to breathe. Everything is so rushed now unless it's telling a very small/contained story. UBI SUNT.

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

In case you missed it. The awesome Lulu Allison @luluallison.bsky.social has sent me SIGNED copies of Salt Lick! Lulu has also done some superb cow prints, which will be posted out with each book. More cows arrived today! ORDER HERE! www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...

A copy of Salt Lick by Lulu Allison, surrounded by cow prints, specially made by Lulu.

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I wonder if the air con will be any better at Excel. #LBF

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Even if AI could write a novel what problem has been solved? The problem of knowing what you’re reading was written by another person? Who loves reading novels but hates the part where your mind briefly and mysteriously touched another?

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

After complaining about this incessantly for years, I’ve finally decided to do something about it. Would love it if you would sign my petition asking Gardners to stock POD books on the same terms as traditionally published books, as Ingram do in the US. www.change.org/p/gardners-p...

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Sign the Petition

Gardners, please stock print-on-demand books

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Claire Handscombe @bookishclaire.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

If you’re a UK indie author and you’ve ever wished your book was more easily available in bookshops, this petition is for you! www.change.org/p/gardners-p...?

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Gardners, please stock print-on-demand books

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