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@goodbookshopnz.bsky.social
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www.goodbookshop.nz GOOD BOOKS is a small independent bookshop on Jessie Street in Te Aro, Pōneke Wellington. We’re proud to be Aotearoa New Zealand’s first (and only) Living Wage bookshop, with a select and inclusive range of books for all.

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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 08/05/2024
We have a ludicrous in-store only special of 25% off everything (except Booksellers vouchers). That's books, cards, and puzzles, while stocks last. No holds, sorry.  Our online discount of 15% still applies if you can't make it in: apply the discount code GOOD15 at the online checkout.
25% of everything in-store except vouchers
Only for the last two days of trading at Good Books - Thurs 9 and Fri 10 May
15% off online - use the code GOOD15 on our website
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Catherine Robertson @cjrauthor.bsky.social · 08/05/2024
It's @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social last day of trading tomorrow, Friday May 10th! We have just launched a mahoosiv 25% off EVERYTHING (except Booksellers vouchers). And we're having farewell drinks and nibbles from 4pm-5.30pm on Friday, so come and join us!
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So Long Partner Woody GIF
ALT: So Long Partner Woody GIF
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Jane A @cravenjaney.bsky.social · 08/05/2024
Here I am, on The Spinoff, writing about books!!!!!!!! Feat. my face. thespinoff.co.nz/books/08-05-...
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‘I do love a good funnysad novel’: Jane Arthur on her favourite books
The writer and bookseller on an encounter with CK Stead, the ever-changing brilliance of Charlotte's Web and more.
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Bex @rebekahlyell.bsky.social · 02/05/2024
😭😭😭 my last Goodbooks order. Would have been far bigger but all my wishlist was out of stock. Go well @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social and thanks for making my bookshelf look so good. #AotearoaBooks
Screenshot of an email notification telling me my Goodbooks order has been dispatched
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Kylie @styla73.bsky.social · 02/05/2024
Just made my last @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social order, of course @cravenjaney.bsky.social's gorgeous new book. So sad to see this wonderful shop close. Really hope whatever's next for the team is just awesome (and that one of the other book retailers has snapped up some of the wonderful staff!)
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 11/04/2024
Do you have a GOOD BOOKS voucher? Either come in and spend it before we close - forever! - on Friday 10 May, or email us (before 10 May) at accounts@goodbookshop.nz with the voucher code and your bank account details and we will arrange a refund.
Do you have a GOOD BOOKS voucher?
 
Either come in and spend it before we close on Friday 10 May, or email us (before 10 May) at accounts@goodbookshop.nz with the voucher code and your bank account details and we will arrange a refund.
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
A link to our webshop would be helpful here... shop.goodbookshop.nz
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
CLOSING DOWN SALE! Starting right NOW, we have 15% off everything in store (except Booksellers vouchers) while stocks last. No holds, sorry, so buy it when you see it! Apply the discount code GOOD15 at the online checkout or pop into our physical shop for an automatic discount.
15% off everything (except vouchers)
Use the code GOOD15 on our website or visit us in-store
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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 17/04/2024
Pip Adam is on fire for Louise Wallace’s novel Ash
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Book of the Week: Mothering in late-stage capitalism
A novel about a woman unable to live with any degree of comfort or fulfilment
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 11/04/2024
Do you have a GOOD BOOKS voucher? Either come in and spend it before we close - forever! - on Friday 10 May, or email us (before 10 May) at accounts@goodbookshop.nz with the voucher code and your bank account details and we will arrange a refund.
Do you have a GOOD BOOKS voucher?
 
Either come in and spend it before we close on Friday 10 May, or email us (before 10 May) at accounts@goodbookshop.nz with the voucher code and your bank account details and we will arrange a refund.
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 04/04/2024
Fab article!! Thanks heaps, Mel <3 thespinoff.co.nz/books/03-04-...
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 25/03/2024
BOOK LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT!! (Our final ever in-store event) ❣️ Join us to celebrate the launch of BROWN BIRD by (Good Books manager) Jane Arthur ❣️ 5.30pm, Tuesday 30 April GOOD BOOKS, 2/16 Jessie Street, Te Aro, Wellington ❣️ RSVP to shop@goodbookshop.nz ❣️ Launch speech by Catherine Robertson
Join us to celebrate the launch of BROWN BIRD by Jane Arthur

5.30pm, Tuesday 30 April
GOOD BOOKS, 2/16 Jessie Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Please RSVP to shop@goodbookshop.nz
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Dr Neil & Mr Price @drneil.bsky.social · 12/03/2024
Death time to go meme. 
1) time to go
2) Good Books ™️ asks “was I a good book shop
3) death says “no”
4 “ you were the best book shop”
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 12/03/2024
Yes, we’re closing – but it’s a decision we’re at peace with. We have loved owning GOOD BOOKS. But the economic environment has been very tough lately – & after a lot of discussion, we’ve decided to err on the side of caution & close under our own terms. ❤️ - Jane & Catherine
GOOD BOOKS is closing. Our last day of trading will be Friday 10 May
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 02/03/2024
Peep our new WINTER HOURS 🌨❄️☃️ During the quieter months, we're now going to be CLOSED on a Sunday/Monday. Fret not, we're always open 24/7 via our website (link in bio) for all your booky wants and needs. TUES/WEDS: 9am - 4pm THURS: 9am - 5:30pm FRI: 9am - 4pm SAT: 10am - 4pm SUN/MON: CLOSED
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Rachael King @rachaelking70.bsky.social · 20/02/2024
My book’s out today! If you’re in Wellington, Unity & @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social have copies! It might be be a bit slower heading south but Scorpio definitely have it as I’m launching there tonight at 5.30! Some very nice people have said some v nice things about it and I’m very grateful! #pukapuka
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 07/02/2024
If you can, please support the Boosted campaign for this doco on the brilliant Fiona Kidman! She rulz :) (A bit of filming was done in our shop!) www.boosted.org.nz/projects/the...
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Boosted | Crowdfunding Arts in New Zealand
Welcome to Aotearoa’s only arts crowdfunding platform. Our 86% success rate has raised over $8 million for arts in New Zealand since 2013.
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 04/02/2024
How does Pressure To Party end up playing on every random auto-generated playlist we play in the shop, no matter what artist or song we start with? Just a little Monday morning retail observation there
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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 04/02/2024
We're looking forward to launching KILLER RACK by Sylvan Spring this week! Friday 9th Feb, 6pm, Aro Valley Community Hall. All welcome. 🎈 teherengawakapress.co.nz/killer-rack/
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 03/02/2024
Sorry y'all, we're going to have to be CLOSED this Sunday (4th Feb) due to staff illness 🤧😷😓 We're open 24/7 online though - goodbookshop.nz and we'll be open as per usual from 9am-4pm on Monday (5th Feb) ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 09/01/2024
We've just got more copies of Tammy the Administrator in stock! For those that missed out before Christmas, get in quick 🏃 These will surely fly out the door too 🐕 goodbookshop.circlesoft.net/p/tammy-the-...
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 24/12/2023
Aww pals, the nicest thing keeps happening here 🥰 Multiple people are receiving (even *requesting*) our Pay It Forward vouchers in lieu of gifts for themselves this holiday season 🥰 This is our initiative where two local schools get to buy books - see more: shop.goodbookshop.nz/c/pay-it-for...
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Pay It Forward vouchers
GOOD BOOKS - Online Shop
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 21/12/2023
Love this! Congrats to these deserved recipients. And love the delicious irony... Avia: “I wrote my latest book shortly before the announcement of our National / New Zealand First / Act government – in the book I spare that group no mercy." thespinoff.co.nz/books/21-12-...
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The most exciting Prime Minister’s Award list in years
The three recipients of Aotearoa's biggest literary prizes have just been announced.
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 20/12/2023
WHOM AMONGST is not a fan of Sam Duckor-Jones (of Gloria & poems & art)? Well, well, well: fresh from the printer's hands (literally), we have the hand-printed, hand-bound TAMMY THE ADMINISTRATOR, a delightful picture book to gift to anyone you love: shop.goodbookshop.nz/p/tammy-the-...
A hand holds a copy of Tammy the Administrator by Sam Duckor-Jones
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 07/12/2023
If the riches of 2023 weren't already enough, check out some of what 2024 has in store in Aotearoa publishing. Bloody scrumptious! (Including a novel for children by our manager Jane, out in May 😊) thespinoff.co.nz/books/06-12-...
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Aotearoa books to look forward to in 2024
New year, new books – and there's plenty to look forward to.
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Nikki Hessell @nikkihessell.bsky.social · 06/12/2023
My programme has a position for a Lecturer in Māori Literature and Creative Communication - it would be fantastic if this ad could be shared widely across academic and Ao/NZ bluesky #kikorangi www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/workin...
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Current vacancies | About us | Victoria University of Wellington
View our academic and professional staff vacancies.
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 03/12/2023
As it's holiday season, we've extended our shop hours. Yahoo, more book browsing/buying for y'all! Our December/holiday hours are below: Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm Sat-Sun 10am to 5pm Mon 25th Dec: CLOSED Tues 26th Dec: CLOSED Weds 27 - Sat 30 Dec: OPEN, 10am-4pm
December opening hours:

Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm
Sat-Sun 10am to 5pm

Mon 25th Dec: CLOSED
Tues 26th Dec: CLOSED

Weds 27 - Sat 30 Dec: OPEN, 10am-4pm

Sun 31 Dec: CLOSED
Mon 1 Jan: CLOSED
Tues 2 Jan: CLOSED
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Shireen Anne Jeejeebhoy @shireen.link · 22/11/2023
What a lovely idea!!
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 21/11/2023
We're doing our private shopping nights again! A great idea if you wish to avoid the crowds, especially as our staff wear masks, we have good airflow & a HEPA air filter machine AND LOTS OF GOOD BOOKS!! Get in quick as there's very limited availability - email shop@goodbookshop.nz
Book a private shopping evening
Would you like to knock off your holiday shopping in one evening, while having a nice time with your friends or bookclub? Register (free!) for a private shopping evening at GOOD BOOKS.If you let us know who you're buying for, we can also prepare a pile of great suggestions. Or feel free to simply browse and buy, before heading out for dinner with your mates!

The shopping evenings run from 5.30pm to 6.30pm (strict finish time please) weeknights between now and Christmas. Very limited availability, so be in quick. Group size of between five and 12 people. No charge for the booking and no minimum spend!

Our staff will be wearing N95 (or equivalent) masks; we have good ventilation and a HEPA air filter machine.

Email bookings and queries to shop@goodbookshop.nz
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Tina Makereti @tinamakereti.bsky.social · 20/11/2023
I’m thrilled to announce my new novel The Mires will be published in July 2024 in Aotearoa and Australia. Beyond excited to start this new adventure with Sydney-based Ultimo Press! Mauri ora 🔥🙏🏽
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 16/11/2023
Happy Living Wage Week! We were the first (and still are the only 😢) Living Wage bookshop in the whole of Aotearoa. We love and appreciate the support of our customers who shop with us because of our shared belief that all workers deserve to thrive 🫶 #LivingWageWeek #LivingWage
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Tracy Farr @hissingswan.bsky.social · 06/11/2023
Don’t buy new books until you’ve read the books you have; don’t buy new books until you’ve read the books you have; don’t bu— Oops Bookhaul from @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social #pukapuka
4 books: Don Binney: Flight Path by Gregory O’Brien (AUP); Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood (A&U); The Conversion by Amanda Lohrey (Text); Remember Me: Poems to Learn by Heart from Aotearoa New Zealand, edited by Anne Kennedy (AUP)
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 05/11/2023
Our Writer Talk with Giselle Clarkson is on THIS WEDNESDAY! Don't forget to RSVP ➡️ forms.gle/r7TVAbd8M2zU...
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Dr Sharon Bell @sharonbell.bsky.social · 04/11/2023
Latest blimmin excellent subscription pick from the @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social book faeries. I’ve followed @roxanegay.bsky.social work for years so I’m delighted to have this anthology of her opinion writing.
Book cover for Roxane Gay’s new anthology of opinion writing “Opinions”.
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Rachael King @rachaelking70.bsky.social · 02/11/2023
Stoked to reveal the cover of my new middle grade novel, coming Feb 2024 & pubbed by the wonderful Allen & Unwin in NZ and Aus. Cover image by Max Thompson & design by Katrina Duncan. More info here: www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/book/... #kidlit #pukapuka #kikorangi #UKkidlit #middlegrade
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Julie Fairey (she/her) @juliefairey.bsky.social · 01/11/2023
If you are starting to look ahead to Xmas prep (for those who have present giving responsibilities) then may I recommend @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social which has an excellent online shop, delivers quickly, can order things in for you, and is a @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social business! Puzzles too!
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 29/10/2023
Hugest congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the Pikihuia Awards! We're honoured to be a partner of the Māori Literature Trust, and were the bookseller at the awards on Saturday 💖 thespinoff.co.nz/books/30-10-...
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essa may ranapiri wins inaugural Keri Hulme Award (+ all the other prize winners)
All the winners from this year's Pikihuia Awards
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 27/10/2023
We're alive again!!! Buy from us! shop.goodbookshop.nz
shop.goodbookshop.nz
Home
GOOD BOOKS - Online Shop
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 27/10/2023
Our webshop appears to be down 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 go easy on us please because also our behind-the-scenes system ("backend", snigger) is too
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 25/10/2023
We're excited to be the venue for the launch of Issue 3 of Lemon Juice zine on Thursday 26 October, 6pm-7.30pm! Free entry, all welcome 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋
Lemon Juice Issue 3 launch with poetry readings from Tim Grgec, Rhys Feeney, Maddie Ballard, Ya-Wen Ho, Devon Webb
GOOD BOOKS, 2/16 Jessie St, Te Aro, Wellington
 on Thursday 26 October, 6pm-7.30pm
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 22/10/2023
Our physical shop will be closed for Labour Day on Monday 23 October - we love retail workers getting a day off, too ❤ - but as always our online shop is available 24/7 shop.goodbookshop.nz Thanks to those who fought and those who continue fighting for worker rights!
8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest, 8 hours for what we will
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
🐌 Note: RSVP essential - visit the link below to RSVP - free to attend but spaces are strictly limited 🐌 GOOD BOOKS Writer Talks: Giselle Clarkson, in conversation with Jane Arthur of GOOD BOOKS 5.30 to 7.30pm, Wed 8 Nov GOOD BOOKS, 2/16 Jessie St, Te Aro, Wellington forms.gle/r7TVAbd8M2zU...
GOOD BOOKS Writer Talks
Giselle Clarkson, in conversation with Jane Arthur of GOOD  BOOKS
5.30 to 7pm, 2/16 Jessie St, Te Aro, Wellington
Free to attend, RSVP essentialGiselle Clarkson is a 2023 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate. Known for her non fiction comics on environmental topics, Giselle illustrated a number of awardwinning books before The Observologist. Her work has appeared in magazines, newspapers and online, including the children's literature website The Sapling. Her illustration 'Common Household Biscuits of New Zealand' went viral and was turned into posters and tea towels.The Observologist: A handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditions (Gecko Press) is a highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are.
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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 18/10/2023
Lemon Juice poetry zine getting into gear for its launch @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social next Thursday
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Kylie @styla73.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
Good Books is my favourite book shop in the whole damn country and things like this are a big part of why.
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GOOD BOOKS @goodbookshopnz.bsky.social · 17/10/2023
Pay It Forward is a GOOD BOOKS initiative where our customers can buy book vouchers for very deserving local schools. Visit us in store or see our website to buy a Pay It Forward voucher or find out more: shop.goodbookshop.nz/c/pay-it-for...
'Pay It Forward' is a GOOD BOOKS initiative where our customers can buy book vouchers for very deserving local schools.The two schools that benefit are Mt Cook School (up the road from the shop) and Titiro Whakamua Hutt Valley Teen Parent School.

Twice a year, we divvy up the credit equally for the schools to spend on books for their students, all thanks to the generosity and kindness of GOOD BOOKS customers!Visit us in store or see our website to buy a Pay It Forward voucher or find out more.ākonga from Mt Cook School at the first Pay It Forward pay-out earlier in the year
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Pip Adam @pipadam.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
Happy birthday awesome folk!!! Thank you for all your work and fun and laughs and thought-provoking events. XX
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Eddie Clark @dreddieclark.bsky.social · 12/10/2023
Happy birthday! Such a fantastic addition to the Wellington lit scene. In my specific area of interest their SFF collection is small but perfectly curated and such good support of the (vibrant) local SFF writing scene.
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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 13/10/2023
Woohoo! And if you haven’t checked it out, you should 😊
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Bill Manhire @pacificraft.bsky.social · 13/10/2023
"Poetry survives because it haunts and it haunts, it is simultaneously clear and utterly mysterious, because it cannot be entirely accounted for, it cannot be exhausted"
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