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GPWigglesworth

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'The Book Lover's (& Movie) Quiz Book' (1 & 2) author. Book quiz host - The Betsey Trotwood (next one 20/10). Sales & marketing manager at British Library Publishing. All opinions my own! All quiz dates etc here - www.gpwigglesworth.co.uk

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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Visited Rasputin Records in Berkeley & got this for $1.95! It’s a bit scuffed but what a bargain.
Vinyl copy of Happy Sad by Tim Buckley
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I would bet money that the people who made this did not realise that is a picture of Virginia Woolf (am in musee macanique in SF).
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Am heading to San Francisco soon (first time in 10 years). Other than City Lights (books) & Amoeba (music) Where should we go? Any little known gems?
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
1 year ago! … erm yesterday 😁
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I’m on holiday & my (ntlworld) email isn’t working, if you’ve emailed me about Tuesday’s Betsey Book Quiz (& not had a response ) please message me here. I thank you.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I’m on holiday & my (ntlworld) email isn’t working, if you’ve emailed me about Tuesday’s Betsey Book Quiz (& not had a response ) please message me here. I thank you.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
My 40th book of the year was Your Money or Your Life by Marco Pirroni. Out now from @newmodernbooks.bsky.social & it is a LOT of fun. Pirroni isn’t messing about here this is 300 pages on his fairy brief but spectacular moment in the spotlight. He speaks his mind & is very funny doing it. 🐜 👍
A proof copy of Your Money or Your Life by Marco Pirroni. It’s on a table next a pastel de nata & a bottle of lager because i am on holiday!
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The next Betsey (sponsored by @bertsbooks.bsky.social) is one week away! I have 3 tables left - let me know…
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
And when I say ‘we’ i just mean people who love books & reading by the way - not people whose living depends on it (both my actual job & my side hustle are pretty book dependent!)
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I was in Waterstones the other day & I saw someone pick up ‘Odyssey’ by Stephen Fry & say ‘wait, the Odyssey is a book?’ This is what we’re up against & this is why I am glad I can (usually) fill a room for a monthly book quiz!
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The next Betsey (sponsored by @bertsbooks.bsky.social) is one week away! I have 3 tables left - let me know…
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BLPublishing @blpublishing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Vinyl is back! For some, it never really went away. But whether you are a life-long aficionado, a penitent former CD head or recent convert to the format, The Philosophy of Vinyl is a book aimed at enhancing your appreciation of the discs in your collection. Available now.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Book #38 was this wonder! I’ve not read any Yiyun Li before but I will rectify that soon. This is Music Against The Night, which was bloody marvellous (she’s some writer ) & it’s out in October from @4thestatebooks.bsky.social
A proof copy of Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li. Background is the Royal Albert Hall main auditorium.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Leeds types! Join me at the @oldwoollen.bsky.social Nov 1st for a book quiz! Part of Farsley Lit Fest run by @trumanbooks.bsky.social 😁 trumanbooks.co.uk/event/book-l...
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The Book Lover's Quiz Night •
Old Woollen and Farsley Lit Fest regular Gary Wigglesworth (The Book Lover’s Quiz Book) returns to host our annual quiz. This is a literary quiz with a difference. Rather than basic sets of questions, The Book Lover’s Quiz Live mirrors the format of Gary’s quiz books. So, there are lots of multiple-choice questions, some amusing answers, …
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JacquiWine @jacquiwine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
From the archive for Norah Lofts, #BornOnThisDay in 1904, my thoughts on LADY LIVING ALONE. There are hints of Celia Dale and Celia Fremlin in this noirish tale of a gullible spinster who is fearful of living alone. A great option for #SpinsterSeptember! 💙📚 jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/l...
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Lady Living Alone by Norah Lofts
While the British writer Norah Lofts was best known for her historical novels, she also wrote four mysteries/thrillers under the pen name Peter Curtis. Lady Living Alone, which the British Library …
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General Witchfinders - The British Horror Podcast and Zine @generalwitch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Love seeing our T-shirts out in the wild - get yours here generalwitchfinders.com/collection/a...
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Wow absolutely shameless! 😂
A listing for Ted: Happy Ever After. A 3rd book ‘by’ Ted the dog from Gone Fishing. Who is dead. And was a dog.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Leeds types! Join me at the @oldwoollen.bsky.social Nov 1st for a book quiz! Part of Farsley Lit Fest run by @trumanbooks.bsky.social 😁 trumanbooks.co.uk/event/book-l...
trumanbooks.co.uk
The Book Lover's Quiz Night •
Old Woollen and Farsley Lit Fest regular Gary Wigglesworth (The Book Lover’s Quiz Book) returns to host our annual quiz. This is a literary quiz with a difference. Rather than basic sets of questions, The Book Lover’s Quiz Live mirrors the format of Gary’s quiz books. So, there are lots of multiple-choice questions, some amusing answers, …
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Signed! This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The future of the iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End is under serious threat! We are beyond disappointed that our landlords, Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion...
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Backlisted Podcast @backlisted.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
New INVENTORY by Andy Miller, available now via our Patreon. This week - Weird Scenes from the Wirrn Peninsula: The Now! Sounds of Liverpool, Past and Present. www.patreon.com/backlisted
A Wirrn stalks Port Sunlight in the Wirral.
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General Witchfinders - The British Horror Podcast and Zine @generalwitch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
FROM THE VAULTS: Nigel Kneale’s masterpiece The Stone Tape Ep 5 remains one of our most requested relistens tinyurl.com/GWstone We’re revisiting early eps and dropping ad-free, versions on Patreon Listen and get early access & bonus content www.patreon.com/generalwitch... #TheStoneTape #Patreon
Promotional graphic titled ‘FROM THE VAULT’ in bold white text against a black box at the top. Below is a monochrome close-up photo of Jane Asher looking terrified in the 1972 BBC film The Stone Tape, with quote text reading ‘‘You know the sound rats make!’’ overlaying the image. In the bottom left corner is a black-and-white photograph of the three podcast hosts smiling. The title ‘THE STONE TAPE’ is displayed in black letters on a purple box at the bottom.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
My new t-shirt has been assigned. (Find these via @generalwitch.bsky.social)
Me wearing a Sapphire & Steel t-shirt.
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BLPublishing @blpublishing.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Win Weird! See below for your chance to win some Tales of the Weird books (& checkout an excellent podcast/website - they have Sapphire & Steel T-shirts!)
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Delighted to be back quizzing at Wells Festival of Literature on Sunday October 18th. It’s a great festival! Tickets here: wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk/events/2026-...
My big face - behind me are the good book quizzers of Wells in 2025
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Delighted to be back quizzing at Wells Festival of Literature on Sunday October 18th. It’s a great festival! Tickets here: wellsfestivalofliterature.org.uk/events/2026-...
My big face - behind me are the good book quizzers of Wells in 2025
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Richard Littler @richardlittler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
#NowPlaying 'Almost autumn' feels like the right time for Peter Greenaway film music. #soundtrack #cinema
Album cover: The Belly of an Architect by Wim Mertens
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
So the wildflowers i planted in this pot may not have flowered (i put the seeds in back in April?) but at least this cheeky little fella has found a use for the earth.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Road to Wolverhampton
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Answers!
9 book covers drawn by me within trxt - answers below
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
static.klipy.com
Arthur Dent: It's Fantastic!
Alt: Arthur Dent: It's Fantastic! (Am aware am mixing nerdy stuff here)
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Betsey Book Quiz (sponsored by @bertsbooks.bsky.social) was very jolly on Tuesday, here is the covers round. These all begin with P (not The P..) how many do you know? Next quiz is 15/09, answers later! @zenoagency.bsky.social
9 book covers drawn by me, sans text.
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Simon Alvey @salvey1.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I'm going to this, it'll be great, there's apparently still some spaces
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Tonight! I have spaces. Let me know. (Please repost!) @bertsbooks.bsky.social @zenoagency.bsky.social
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The quiz is on Tuesday (& unusually) I have 2 tables left, let me know if you’d like to come along.
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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 14/08/2026
The new Vertigo slipmat in action Pre-order here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page... #vinylcommunity
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Book #35 this year was Rodge Glass’ look at the fabulous comeback by @suedehq.bsky.social. I would say if you’re a big Suede fan (which I am), this is a must read! Out 27/08, thank you @newmodernbooks.bsky.social for the proof.
A copy of As One by Rodge Glass. A book about Suede but the background is leather.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Imagine liking Bruno Fernandes 🤷‍♂️
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Felt a bit like (John Mills) Quatermass
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I need to find a way to turn off these new Outlook things that have started popping up. ‘Wrap up your day & prep for tomorrow’ - I know!! I’m a sentient adult for gods sake.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Now 1 week away! @bertsbooks.bsky.social
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Now 1 week away! @bertsbooks.bsky.social
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Newham Bookshop @newhambookshop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Please read and share widely.
Newham Bookshop facing 32% rent increase with £20K due immediately.
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Book #34 this year was Cool Machine, the final book in @colsonwhitehead.com’s Harlem trilogy, it might be my favourite of the three. I’m going to miss Carney, Pepper et al but they’re going out on a high. (Also, the title was bugging me until till I realised where it was from - check CW’s bio 🦇)
A copy of Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead. Background is a brown leather foot stool, because Carney sells furniture!
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Andrew Male @andrewmale.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
OMG! INVENTORY VOL 2 SPREAD THE WORD! JOIN THE PATREON! EXPAND YOUR MIND!
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The next Betsey Book Quiz is a week on Tuesday (18/08). Let me know if you’d like to attend! It’s sponsored by the lovely @bertsbooks.bsky.social, there are many prizes & it’s fun! Email gpwigglesworth@icloud.com for details.
My big face in the bottom left, quizzers behind me enjoying the betsey Book Quiz!
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The next Betsey Book Quiz is a week on Tuesday (18/08). Let me know if you’d like to attend! It’s sponsored by the lovely @bertsbooks.bsky.social, there are many prizes & it’s fun! Email gpwigglesworth@icloud.com for details.
My big face in the bottom left, quizzers behind me enjoying the betsey Book Quiz!
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
I have been poor at documenting my reads on here (i can only apologise), this was the last book I finished. A goods-in team at a big store in small town USA bicker & bond over a plan to get a useless manager promoted (& out of their hair). Good stuff. Took me back to Borders Leeds! (Overnights!)
A copy of Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman on a bench
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
I am currently reading Cool Machine & am starting the petition now for Giancarlo Esposito to play Patterson.
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Colson Whitehead @colsonwhitehead.com · 31/07/2026
And the official announcement — variety.com/2026/tv/news...
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Colson Whitehead’s ‘Harlem’ Trilogy TV Show in Development at Apple (EXCLUSIVE)
Apple TV is in development on a series based on Colson Whitehead's 'Harlem' trilogy, including 'Harlem Shuffle,' 'Crook Manifesto' and 'Cool Machine.'
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GPWigglesworth @gpwigglesworth.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Happy #YorkshireDay to you.
Me stood next to the flag of the Yorkshire (a white Rose on a blue background)
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