David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Horror is my go to. I highly recommend The Last Days of Jack Sparks by Jason Arnopp. One of my all time favourites. 141
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I enjoyed this too (and the sequel Scuttler's Cove). Need to read the rest. When reading it I worked out that it's set just a few miles from my work! 120
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Clouds above the train station showing 11 in Roman numerals this morning. 021
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I think all bookshops should have a section titled 'middle grade books about little weirdos'. I'd make a beeline for that section with my kids! 180
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Really sad to hear this, for what it's worth both my kids LOVED the Rome one. Need to pick up Egypt next. 120
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Make your favourite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title: A local government employee tends the cemetery while maintaining his collection of old telephone directories. 000
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Coyote Vs Acme was a lot of fun. Kids are both fans of Looney Tunes and loved it. 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026We're going tomorrow morning, very much looking forward to it. 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Was in the garden with my youngest trying to crack a geode when the emergency alert went off. The panic in his eyes. I told him it just said don't have a barbecue 😔 #emergencyalert 130
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Had a fantastic time at the under 12 show this morning, my 9 year old rated it a million billion and one stars! 072
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Sitting in a loud, neon play centre and reading folk horror #booksky 1101
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 15/07/2026So are Argentina going to try playing football now, rather than randomly kicking every person they see? #ENGARG 000
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Ironic "A death row hard-on two minutes too late" 160
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I literally had to look up the lyrics now as I've always thought it was wrecking machine 150
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 20/06/2026static.klipy.comMr. Perfect Curt Hennig: Thankful for PerfectionALT: Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig: Thankful for Perfection 000
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 16/06/2026I used to borrow my Dad's copy for months at a time. 120
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Saw this on a trip to Italy, felt like it was a criticism of British cuisine 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I had the day off so got the chance to catch the afternoon performance of Teechers in Bradford. Amazing play, would recommend if you get the chance to see it! 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 09/05/2026It's my son's birthday party tomorrow and my wife has made this amazing birthday cake 🎂 He's super into dragons at the moment 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 08/05/2026My little boy has been so upset recently after a family bereavement. Every night when I've taken him to bed we've read Loki and it makes him laugh so much. Really helps him to settle down. You bring such joy in your books! 220
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Streets of Rage 2, Gunstar Heroes, Skyrim and Horizon Zero Dawn 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 13/04/2026To be honest I didn't realise the Pope was supposed to be out fighting crime. 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Took the kids to see Future Council, an inspiring documentary about children challenging companies on their environmental impact. They thought it was amazing. I'd recommend to anyone interested in the climate, especially for kids. #futurecouncil 000
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Love it! My son has a subscription to The Phoenix and when he's read an issue he always passes it to his big sister to read JUST Squid Bits as that's her favourite. 111
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Thoroughly enjoyed Out of the Box at Bingley Arts Centre today (even if I was called up onto stage for a big part of the show). Excellent family fun, my kids aged 8 and 11 loved it! 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Had an amazing time at @wifiwars.bsky.social show yesterday! Would recommend to anyone. My 8 year old son decided to give himself the handle 'Giant Poo' for some reason. 020
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 14/02/2026I'm about halfway through Feeders by Matt Serafini and absolutely loving it so far! #booksky #horror 060
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Love the level of snark in this article...theguardian.comUK being ‘colonised by immigrants’, says Man United co-owner Sir Jim RatcliffeBritain’s seventh-richest man, who vocally backed Brexit then moved to Monaco, also hits out at people on benefits 000
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 24/01/2026My 11 year old daughter set up a book group on Friday and seven of her friends came round to talk about books (and play). After all the talk about kids not reading, it was heartening to see their enthusiasm. The kids will be alright! #booksky 050
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 16/01/2026One of my current reads! I'm about halfway through and enjoying it. 110
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 27/12/2025My 8 year old has been playing loads since Christmas Day, I've enjoyed playing it against him. Though I've lost every time... 010
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 24/12/2025We've got the same cookbook but haven't got round to making anything from it yet, will have to rectify that in 2026! 110
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Our Christmas Eve tradition is the Saltaire living advent calendar. Windows done up for Christmas, it was a good set this year. Here are a few. 040
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Superb show to close off @bradford2025.co.uk The whole year has been fantastic! 041
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social · 07/12/2025Maybe a cheat because it's a tag team, but the Lunchadores at Blackheart Wrestling. Especially when they called my 8 year old son up to join their entrance! 110
Reposted by David RRalph Berry @rdrberry.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Another great Bradford story www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...theguardian.com‘Empathy that lasts a lifetime’: charity bridges gap between Bradford schoolsPupils from schools with differing demographics meet and play under charity scheme set up after city’s 2001 riots 022
Reposted by David RJess Bradley @jessbradley.bsky.social · 04/12/2025It's happening!! In June 2026, Squid Bits: That's a Nice Hat will be coming out! This book is a collection of some of the Squid Bits comics I've been working on since 2014 for The Phoenix and it's so exciting to finally see it in book form! There're some vintage SB strips in there too! 75016
