#books I’m looking for novels that explore World War II from the US perspective. I enjoyed The Naked and The Dead, wondered if anyone has similar recommendations?

This novel deftly explores themes of family, wildness and independence. With an engaging protagonist and the narrative drive of a thriller, you are safe in the hands of a great storyteller.

Great book exploring how animals and humans share this planet, not always comfortably.
The Wolf Border by Sarah Hall (published by @faberbooks.bsky.social ) follows wolf expert Rachel returning home to the Lake District to oversee the reintroduction of a pair of wolves to a large country estate.

Or actually “dusting”

Just “cleaning” on its own

Unfinished housing sites may be taken off developers under new rules The plans form part of a drive to boost housebuilding in England to 1.5 million new homes by 2029.

I hope this plan to punish developers for failing to build out sites works. My worry is that it could result in developers bringing forward fewer and smaller schemes, only willing to commit to what they're sure they can deliver.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Print featuring a lush green woodland scene with dappled bright sunlight and reflections on a stream to the right

Alexandra Buckle, contemporary printmaker known for her woodland scenes created via linocuts #WomensArt

Court ruling on legal definition of a woman ‘misinterpreted’, Lady Hale says Speaking at book festival in east Sussex, former supreme court president says reaction to judgment ‘very binary’

Even its former judges are speaking out about how unsatisfactory the Supreme Court judgment is: "There are plenty of things to quarrel with" about the judgment. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/may...

Two construction workers in high-visibility orange and navy uniforms with white safety helmets are on a building site. One man sits on a small Kubota excavator, while the other stands in front holding a large, fossil-like object resembling an ammonite. The setting includes earth-moving activity, stacked bricks, and temporary fencing, suggesting excavation or groundwork. In the background, a red-brick building and trees indicate the work is taking place in a landscaped urban area.

During pipe work in the courtyard on Thursday, Ian and Jason from Gipping Construction made an unexpected discovery: an ammonite tucked just 30cm below the surface!

I’ve been reading a lot of contemporary novels recently and I’m now in the mood to read something 19th century. I’ve read a fair few of the classics so I’d love to know if anyone has any lesser known favourites?
Mine would be Balzac’s Cousin Bette

Does anyone have any suggestions of a good reasonably priced restaurant for a group dinner in Koln (Cologne)? 20th or 21st century architecture or design would be a bonus

Support us | Good Law Project We can only keep fighting thanks to individual donations. Our people-powered model keeps us fiercely independent, so we can hold power to account.

I can't stress enough how important regular monthly donations are to Good Law Project's ability to take the fight to billionaires - and our amoral Government.

If you want to help your trans friends or family members please set up a regular monthly donation. goodlawproject.org/donate/

Peri-peri patron: how Nando’s amassed a huge collection of South African art Chicken chain has been buying up art since 2004, which it displays on walls of its restaurants

Nando's has a 32,000 piece collection of South African art that it displays in its restaurants around the world.

It's rare to find such a positive corporate story, but the artists I spoke to who sell work every few months to the chain said it was a big reason they could be full-time artists

Presidents Trump and Bukele of El Salvador sit before the fireplace in the Oval Office, surrounded by gold cups, portraits and gold trinkets.

I'm gripped by the ever-increasing bling in Trump’s Oval Office. What does it mean? Yes, Trump has bad taste. But also something else. Here’s an art historical view. 🧵
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The Supreme Court ignored trans voices. I’m ashamed of what our law has become | Good Law Project The Supreme Court’s decision to exclude trans voices has harmed trans people – and harmed the fairness of their ruling.

The Supreme Court ignored trans voices, harming trans people – and the fairness of its ruling.

I’m ashamed of what our law has become, says @jolyonmaugham.bsky.social 💬
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Sign the Petition Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training

Our open letter to Lisa Nandy calling for action - after our books were used against copyright by Meta to train their AI - is about to hit 20,000 signatures. Have you signed yet?
www.change.org/p/protect-au...

I share Stephen Sondheim lyrics as life commentary so often

Brazen acquires 'moving' book by domestic-abuse campaigner David Challen Brazen has acquired The Unthinkable by David Challen, the story of how Challen campaigned to free his mother from prison.

"I’m so pleased to finally be able to share what, for most of my life, felt unspeakable. This book meant facing a past I’d left buried for years. What started as a story about freeing my mother became a mission to put into words what so many families endure, but never speak about."

In order to rise from its own ashes, a Phonix first must burn. - Octavia Butler

Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️

Absolutely. I don’t think any of the teachers at my state school had been to oxbridge. Not their fault.

I have similar memories of my interview at Cambridge. Didn’t get in, was very happy at Exeter University and I wish that younger me could have known it was all ok.

The long-awaited (sorry) 3rd starter pack of accounts to follow if you’re interested in the British book scene - writers, publishers, agents, bookshops, bloggers and reviewers. Go ahead and give the pack a follow and join the conversation. (Will resend previous pack links.) 💙📚 go.bsky.app/MRXNcCT

Thank you so much for this Jane

👀 London Calling

📍Shoreditch / Southwark / Dalston

Reuse Them or Lose Them
Protect Britain's modern heritage:
Read the #C20RiskList from 09.04.25

(Graphic design Studio Hunter, illustration Mark Long, in partnership with Build Hollywood)

I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island

and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods

forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold

I’m so lucky to live in a beautiful city. This was this evening’s view from the railway platform as I waited for my train home.
Beautiful London

Are you an experienced architectural heritage professional looking for a new challenge? We’re looking for a Head of Casework to join our small, dynamic team in London:
c20society.org.uk/work-with-us

C20 has supported plans by Buckley Gray Yeoman to retrofit the postmodern Canon's House in Bristol (Arup, 1988-91).

Grade II listed in 2022 thanks to an application by the Society, the new scheme increases flexibility and environmental performance while conserving its architectural significance.

C20: Head of Casework
£30,00 – £35,000 pa
Full time
Location: Farringdon/potential partial hybrid
Closes 07/04/25
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#jobs #conservation #heritage #advice #C20

A Saturday evening on the sofa reading to a soundtrack of classical music. Why don’t I do this more often?