Ministers get provided a certain footage of book shelves. It wasn't the only reason I became a minister but it helped.

I own 9 of the 49.

I finished Instructions for Heartbreak last night. Still not actually decided what I'm starting today.

Either the journal that took so long to arrive that I got to befriend you all in the waiting, or We Solve Murders - which I started today so rating unknown but - because you stopped all my relatives buying me multiple copies and swapped it out for other books for me!

Basically Berts is brill!

The Bertvent books

Giveaway!

I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.

Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?

(UK only)

Husbands, This Motherless Land and The Examiner all got 5 stars from me.

You Are Here by David Nicholls. Just finished the first section and I'm a bit in love with it already.
Well done to Pedro for the recommendation!

Can you record a podcast and tie ribbons at the same time?

Bert's is being profound this morning!

I've gone for Think Again by Jacqueline Wilson. So excited to be back with a familiar author.

Ive finished A box full of murders at lunchtime. Now just to decide what's next!

Either The Husbands or This Motherless Land

Oohh I think I do. Now just decide what to buy...

Thursday hiding inside a book? I feel like I've read that somewhere!

Will there be a watch again option?

Have you read This Motherless Land by @nikkimaywriter.bsky.social it's so so good! Quick and powerful read.
Also @bertsbooks.bsky.social has signed copies.

3 joys from today.
1, someone said they were going to watch my sermon back to make sure they didn't miss anything
2, tasty pub Sunday roast with Matt
3, read 91 pages of my book, and watched 2 episodes of Fubar.

The tricky choice of the next book to read: something similar cos you're in an old people and mystery era or something completely different to not get your Pippa Allsbrook confused with your Elizabeth Best.

I'm really enjoying the fellowship of puzzlemakers, even had to start the crossword with a screenshot on my phone on the train on Friday.
Also half way through orbital but that needs concentration.

A clever ploy to make me buy more Agatha Christie!

But where is the chart for which one to read next?

Today's one of those days I'm gonna hold on to the cliché that I don't know what the future holds but I know the one who holds the future.

Ministry has so many different things to hold. But being held in the hands of God sustains it all.

Correct, Jesus loves all of us, and we're all ramshackled in our own way!

One of my churches is closing next week. The liturgy in the back of your survival book was a core part of today's prayer meeting. Thank you

Rach kneeling by a wrapped up mannequin with a labyrinth in the background.

Guilty by Definition signed "For Rach, a pleasure to meet you from Susie"

Holy Saturday is wild.
I've made a Jesus in the tomb and met Susie Dent @bertsbooks.bsky.social

Impressive.
Mine involves setting up prayer stations, leading prayer, putting away prayer stations and writing 2 easter morning sermons.

Does Jesus have one?

I'm readinv Just Friends by Gyan Yankovich as an audiobook atm.
This line...
"The more un-fun things I do with a friend, the closer to them I feel"
She's talking about people who help you to move house.
But wow the deep knowledge in this book on the importance of those people who journey with us!

Women in red top holding black folder speaking next to a screen that says Presiding on my Period.

Wonderful time at #SST25
Enjoyed talking about periods and lots of other theology of bodies stuff. Had time and food with lovely people and generally delving back into the world of academia for 3 days.

Now to sleep then holy week!

First day at #SST25 done.
Really interesting discussion this evening about eucharist, blood and trauma.
Also been sharing short paper fears with others presenting for the 1st time over the next 2 days.
Now just to read over my script & get a good nights sleep before the session at 4.35 tomorrow.