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@markhburton@mstdn.social
2026-01-12 15:10:21

Great news.
Akenfield is wonderful book, as was the BBC film based on it (possibly available at BFI).
British Library acquires archive of rural life writer and essayist Ronald Blythe | Books | The Guardian
theguardian.com/books/2026/jan

British Library acquires archive of rural life writer and essayist Ronald Blythe
Exclusive: Collection includes workbooks and index cards, and papers that show his research for bestseller Akenfield

@Mediagazer@mstdn.social
2026-01-12 01:50:38

Circana BookScan: US print book sales hit 762.4M units in 2025, up 0.3% YoY, settling at levels higher than before the pandemic; graphic novels saw a 9.2% rise (Jim Milliot/Publishers Weekly)
publishersweekly.com/pw/by-top

Print Book Sales Rose Slightly in 2025
A mild rebound in children’s book sales helped to offset softness on the adult side, resulting in a 0.3% increase in unit sales of print books in 2025 over 2024. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins was last year’s top-selling title.

@migueldeicaza@mastodon.social
2026-02-12 01:50:18

So this is how they take away the vote from women:
fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app

Jenny Cohn (@jennycohn.bsky.social)
7/ The new SAVE Act’s list of approved citizenship documentation is at the top. As before, marriage certificates are *not* included, effectively disenfranchising many of the 69M women whose last names don’t match their birth certificates (not an issue for those with passports or EDLs that do match)

@jorgecandeias@mastodon.social
2025-12-11 17:29:59

Oh. Parece que morreu o John Varley.
Um autor de FC americano de segunda linha com alguns livros publicados em Portugal. Toda a série Gaea (uma trilogia que a Europa-América publicou em 6 volumes) é muito boa.
fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app

Jesse Sheidlower (@jessesword.com)
RIP John Varley. We have a lot of quotations from him in the Historical #Dictionary of #ScienceFiction, and he is credited as being the originator of four terms: cryosuspension, cyborg (v.), cyborged, and nearside (n.): https://sfdictionary.com/author/59/john-varley?firstquotes=1 [contains quote post or other embedded content]

@memeorandum@universeodon.com
2026-02-11 01:10:49

Dad shot daughter after 'arguing about Donald Trump' (Jonny HumphriesNorth West/BBC)
bbc.com/news/articles/cwyk917x
memeorandum.com/260210/p156#a2

@BBC3MusicBot@mastodonapp.uk
2025-12-11 08:27:36

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #Breakfast
Felix Mendelssohn, John Rutter, Sir David Willcocks, John Birch, John Rutter, Sir David Willcocks, The Bach Choir, David Hill, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & John Rutter:
🎵 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (with fanfare)
open.spotify.com/track/7mJYYbW

@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2026-02-10 17:23:30

Just that you know ... "Greater consumption of caffeinated #coffee and tea was associated with lower risk of dementia and modestly better cognitive function, with the most pronounced association at moderate intake levels" - so says the new study jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/ -> Daily cups of caffeinated coffee or mugs of tea may lower dementia risk: sciencenews.org/article/daily- -
a long-term observational study tracked self-reported coffee and tea consumption.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-01-12 00:30:05

Market Value 💵
市场价值 💵
📷 Nikon F4E
🎞️ ERA 100, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: Black-and-white image of a market section selling dried goods and nuts. Trays and containers hold various items like walnuts and almonds. Handwritten Chinese signs indicate names and prices, such as “Xinjiang walnut kernels 25 yuan per jin,” “45 yuan per jin,” “52 yuan per jin,” and “Badam nuts.” Shelves in the background are stocked with packaged goods. A few shoppers are visible. The image evokes a nostalgic feel, highlighting the tactile and sensory richness o…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: Black-and-white photo of a busy indoor market. Tables and shelves are filled with packaged snacks and dried goods in baskets and boxes. Shoppers browse and interact with products. The lighting is dim, giving a vintage feel. Chinese signs above the counter advertise promotions: “Spend 33 yuan to receive a free gift” and “Three items for 1 yuan, limited to first ten daily.” A box in the foreground displays the brand “Orion” and “Orion Pie.” The scene captures the l…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: Color image of a Chinese supermarket entrance. A shopper is visible inside, browsing shelves filled with packaged foods, fresh produce, and bottled items. The store is brightly lit and well-stocked. Above the entrance is a glowing sign in Chinese: “Entrance Yongfa Seasoning Supermarket Baiziwan Flagship Store.” Promotional signs on boxes in the foreground read “PROMOTION” in both Chinese and English. The image reflects a modern urban shopping experience in China,…
ERA 100 (FF) English Alt Text: Black-and-white photo of a traditional meat market. Several large cuts of meat hang from metal hooks under bright lights. Workers behind the counter are preparing meat, one actively slicing. The market is busy and utilitarian, with counters displaying various meat products. Two signs in Chinese are visible, indicating halal offerings for the Hui Muslim community. The scene captures a culturally rich, bustling environment focused on meat processing and sales. 中文替…
@markhburton@mstdn.social
2026-01-11 18:52:13

Pressure grows on No 10 as Burnham backs Tory call for social media ban for children | Social media | The Guardian
theguardian.com/media/2026/jan

Pressure grows on No 10 as Burnham backs Tory call for under-16s social media ban
Labour Greater Manchester mayor says he agrees with Kemi Badenoch about need to protect young people

@markhburton@mstdn.social
2026-02-12 09:17:46

Use of 'colonised' is particularly disgusting.
As a character in a David Edgar said,
"We are here because you were there'.
Not that Starmer, who feeds the migration moral panic, can give lessons here.
PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'

PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are "offensive and wrong".