'...a lively, scholarly account, full of bold personalities and surprising connections'

Thanks to Neal Ascherson for this generous review of 'The Paris Commune in Britain' in the @lrb.co.uk today

Particularly pleased to read that the book took Neal to the Newman Arms in search of the Communards 🍻

End of Year Reflections A round up of podcasts, events & other bits!

Some end of year thoughts on friendship & Friends in Common! 💕

friendsincommon.substack.com/p/end-of-yea...

In the midst of political pessimism, this episode on friendship as transformative power gave me some hope.

I've got a new article out @historyworkshop.org.uk. It argues for history as a form of intergenerational friendship.
History, like friendship, can be a politically powerful way of talking and thinking across time, and can connect past, present, and future struggle ✊
academic.oup.com/hwj/advance-...

Joel & I talking to Chris Browne about friendship, reimagining the world, & fighting the far right

Radicals in Conversation 📻
open.spotify.com/episode/1gNi...

Explore the revolutionary potential resting in our relationships.

Friends in Common: Radical Friendships and Everyday Solidarities is OUT NOW!
www.plutobooks.com/978074535058...

“Friendship’s political power is made evident by the way in which capitalism attempts to co-opt it”

@lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social speak with @theskinnymag.bsky.social about Friends in Common:
www.theskinny.co.uk/books/featur...

The Paris Commune in Britain reviewed in the TLS by the wonderful @mauricejcasey.com

Laura C. Forster and Joel White on new book Friends in Common: The Skinny We chat with Laura C. Forster and Joel White about their book Friends in Common, the intersection between friendship and organising, and why our intimate lives are political.

“A thoughtful, collaborative mediation on the often-thorny ways that friendship intersects with the political”

@lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social speak with @theskinnymag.bsky.social about Friends in Common:
www.theskinny.co.uk/books/featur...

Lighthouse | Friends In Common: Forster & White on Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities Getting Event Ticket Data

⚡️TODAY⚡️

@lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social speak at Lighthouse for @edfringe.bsky.social 2025!

🗓️Wed, Aug 13
⏰1 pm
📍@Lighthousebks
lighthousebookshop.com/events/frien...

⚡️READING ROOM EVENT⚡️

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social, authors of Friend in Common, for an evening of discussion, workshops and food with @leftbookclub.bsky.social

🗓️ Thurs, July 31
⏰ 6 pm
📍The New Bridge Project
thenewbridgeproject.com/events/frien...

And at @lighthousebks.bsky.social on Wednesday 13th August lighthousebookshop.com/events/frien...

If you've missed us so far you can catch us at The NewBridge Project in Newcastle on Thursday 31st July: thenewbridgeproject.com/events/frien...

And thank u everyone who came along, asked questions, offered up their sofas, & sang friendship karaoke with us 💗

Notes from the road A book tour, some songs, some lists.

substack.com/home/post/p-... Friends in Common on tour! Thanks so much to the Lubberfiend, @thebookishtype.bsky.social, the CCA, @housmansbookshop.bsky.social, @1in12club.bsky.social, Nan Moor's, @junobooks.bsky.social & East Bristol Books for having us!

Laura C. Forster and Joel White on new book Friends in Common: The Skinny We chat with Laura C. Forster and Joel White about their book Friends in Common, the intersection between friendship and organising, and why our intimate lives are political.

www.theskinny.co.uk/books/featur...

Thanks for having us @housmansbookshop.bsky.social 💕✊

Friends in Common - Book Talk + 'Friendship Speed Dating' As part of Queer History Club we are super excited to bring you a conversation, reading, and fun bonding activity with queer writers Laura C. Forster & Joel White! Friendship is full of revolutionary…

📚TODAY📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...

Friends in Common - Book Talk + 'Friendship Speed Dating' As part of Queer History Club we are super excited to bring you a conversation, reading, and fun bonding activity with queer writers Laura C. Forster & Joel White! Friendship is full of revolutionary…

📚TOMORROW📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...

TONIGHT!

Bristol mates! Come and see us on Monday 30th June 🫂

*date in original Pluto post is wrong - it's the 30th!*

💥BOOK EVENT💥

East Bristol Books will host @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social, presenting and discussing their new book Friends in Common

🗓️Fri, June 20
⏰7 pm
📍East Bristol Books
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/eas...

Friends In Common Todmorden Book Launch - Laura C. Forster & Joel White Join Laura and Joel for the Launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities.

Todmorden friends! Come and see us on Wednesday 25th June at Nan Moor's! Expect a bit of reading, chat, and pints - followed by the regular folk club 🤘

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-in... @plutopress.bsky.social

We're going to Leeds!

📚BOOK EVENT📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...

Sheffield mates - come and see us on the 24th @junobooks.bsky.social!

Friends in Common - Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities Tickets - Sheffield - OutSavvy Friendship is potent and full of possibilities for social change. Friendship is full of revolutionary potential in the face of a profoundly anti-social capitalist system. Friends in Common explores…

⚡️BOOK EVENT⚡️

Friendship is full of revolutionary potential in the face of a profoundly anti-social capitalist system. Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for this book event!

🗓️Tues, June 24
⏰6:30 pm
📍Juno Books

Friends In Common Glasgow Book Launch - Laura C. Forster & Joel White CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts is Glasgow’s hub for the arts, hosting exhibitions, films, music, literature, workshops, festivals and performances.

💥BOOK EVENT💥

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Glasgow Launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Fri, June 20
⏰7 pm
📍Aye Aye Books
www.cca-glasgow.com/programme/fr...

New Friends in Common post is up! I'm in conversation with my friend Evelina Gambino - talking about friendship, solidarity, and the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway. Have a look!

We've also finalised all the dates & details for our upcoming book tour 🤘