I understand justice matters but the reopening of cold cases is surely going too far now

O'Brien: This is room 101, where you will be confronted with your deepest fear, the one thing your mind cannot stand

Julia: Oh shit are you going to start explaining that fucking book to me again

O'Brien: You didn't enjoy my explanations? I tried really hard.

Julia: Oh, yeah, uh, no, it was great

Lena the streets need you to write this

I’ve realised recently that the main feature of everything I write is “straight relationships that feel queer” what this says about me I don’t know

It’s always “sacrifices must be made” with his lot - well maybe I’m tired of our rights being the sacrifice you up on your alter to the Green Tories, Adrian!

Queens birthday 🥳

“Kippers for breakfast, is it St. Swithin’s Day already?”

Narcissus.

A few~

You’re living my nightmare

it's so funny that no police budget on earth has prayer of containing Philly after a Superbowl win

Sadism

Me when I think I’m done buying books about medicine, agriculture, or law in the late Roman Republic

Listen to it here!
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“Where’s my 10,000kg block of cheese?”

Schlubs From U.S., China Meet In Lowest-Level Talks

Schlubs From U.S., China Meet In Lowest-Level Talks
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A pigeon nested in an old Christmas wreath on my balcony and I think that must have been the fanciest nest in the city

I can but that’s because I’m built different

I don’t want to spoil much but the way it weaves fairy tail and horror together is just sublime. Listen to it before bed!

PseudoPod 914: Spirit Husband Don’t collect gifts from strangers. Don’t pick up money on the streets. Don’t take food in your dream. The spicy fried exterior of the akara melts over my tongue, and the soft baked beans within seep…

Spirit Husband by Uchechukwu Nwaka - By far the best short story I read this year. So evocative, I was carried away by it. Pseudopod put out an episode featuring this story which I highly recommend you listen to: pseudopod.org/2024/04/05/p...

“France on Trial” by Julian Jackson - Jackson provides a withering profile of France’s puppet ruler during WW2. Captures a tumultuous moment in French history. Jackson provides insight into Pétain’s defence team, I was particularly fascinated by Jacques Isorni, who became obsessed with Pétain.

“Queen of the Black Coast” by Robert E Howard - First time reading Conan the Barbarian and I had a damn good time! I may read more in 2025. Full of gore, adventure, and romance. Simple, efficient, wonderful.

“The Storm Before The Storm” by Mike Duncan - A fast-paced book I read in one sitting. Whilst I didn’t agree entirely with Duncan’s analysis he offers a thoroughly researched perspective on why the Roman Republic collapsed and what lessons we can take from it.

Favourite books I read this year ~ !
A thread

Happy Hanukkah Harry

My girlfriend received this Christmas card yesterday 😭😭😭

Pope Rummaging Through Vatican Basement For Plastic Nativity Scene Figures

Pope Rummaging Through Vatican Basement For Plastic Nativity Scene Figures
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a non-LOTR character who could resist the One Ring