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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

This looks and sounds like such a tonic

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I think as a society we need to normalise more Sundays like this! 🙌

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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Word of the day, should you be feeling a little huffish, is ‘apanthropy’ (18th century): a love of solitude and the desire to be away from other people.

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I feel like the wheels are coming off and I’m unravelling. This is a tough time of year for neurodivergent families. Throw in some perimenopausal existential angst and it’s a perfect storm. I am retreating with books blankets and tea 💆🏻‍♀️

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

F wesstreeting and this damaging hateful narrative

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Stunning winter’s day for a long walk & a creative boost

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Polite public announcement: I'm taking an extended break from reviewing books in order to rebalance my workload and focus on my writing. Publisher/PR people: best not to send me proofs. Likewise, blurb requests. I have always tried to be supportive but I need to read for my own writing now. 🙏

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

20 more mins of this and my husband is already beyond grumpy! We’re going to need stronger drink 🥃🫣 #IREvRSA

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Can’t see how to do this on my phone but yes f em

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

One day I WILL travel to India. It has always held a special place in my heart, yet a country I only understand via the literature I’ve read. In the meantime this new epic (in every sense) will suffice #booksky #amreading #GreatEasternHotel #RuchirJoshi @4thestatebooks.bsky.social

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Fantastic news Tariq 🎉 huge congratulations. Your podcast is a highlight of my week

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Fussbudgetry is a most excellent word

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

72 hours until I can get back here. The mountain of work and life-stuff that needs to happen between now and then seems insurmountable but Connemara, I’m coming for you 💚

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Another working week done and once again I’m coiled like a spring. Going to sack off my usual Friday chores and get in a sneaky nap to see if it will reset my nervous system somewhat ahead of a busy weekend.

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Lidija it’s so beautiful! I’m reading and then re-reading whole sections to take in all your wonderful prose x

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Same. Just had to sack off my beloved Pilates this evening but studio will be like a furnace and I’ve maxed out on my asthma inhaler - plus I don’t need a UTI on top of everything else! 🤣🥵

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Absolutely adored This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things… how are you lovely? X

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Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

🏳️‍🌈📚 Not gonna lie, our books? They damn slap. Plot twists. Vibes. Chaos. Feels. Wreckage. If you’re not reading us yet, what are you doing? #SapphicSky #LGBTQSky #BookSky

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Oh so good to know. I just love when you start a book and immediately know it’s going to be fab. Such an interesting setting/time period too

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Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy 100th @natlibscot.bsky.social Thank you to all the librarians & cleaners & accountants & coffee-shop folk & all the other staff & volunteers who take care of Scotland’s stories & open our doors to the world. Proud to be a Centenary Champ with Val McDermid. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

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Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Living my best life today: I’ve descaled the kettle AND the coffee machine 🤣

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

The best 3 days solo writing retreat. I’ve come back, not necessarily refreshed (as I was writing like a demon day & night), but with renewed clarity and focus. Very grateful to have had this opportunity in the beautiful Surrey Hills. #writingcommunity #retreatyourself

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Mercury is in retrograde right now. Not a good time for big decisions! Hope you’re ok

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Ooh lovely I’ve adored her other books so really looking forward to getting my paws on this one 😍

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Oh Bex you are in for brilliant ride with that book. Loved it so much

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Uk dwellers: can anyone help me get a copy within the UK? Waterstones showing as unavailable, even online is delivery August-October? What gives? Desperate to get my paws on a copy 🙏 #WallyLamb #BookSky #BookLovers

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Lucky enough to stay there last month and cannot wait to go back

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Participated in a wonderful sensory walk this afternoon as part of our work ‘away day’. Thought I was good at connecting with nature but this was next level. Managed to do some journalling mid walk too #alwayscarryanotebook

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RatherBeReading @ratherbereading.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

You’re such a kind person: I really appreciate it thank you 🙏

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