Reading, writing, tea and all the biscuits Winner: W&A/whitefox'23|LWB p100 Prize'22|#EWPP '22 https://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mp2hqthrxs2qJust made an ice cream sandwich out of two digestives and a big slab of blackcurrant ripple ice cream. Pretty close to perfection as snacks go.24 Jun 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2hqthrxs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mjevt4myek25It's clearly time for them to move [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Apr 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjevt4myek25https://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3miq7aj3jy226Discovering Frog and Toad when living in the US with small children was a joy… a lot of joy as like all children’s books that work, they are read over and over. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Apr 2026 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3miq7aj3jy226https://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3midrz6do7s2tJust read a book written & set in 1980s after reading a recently published book set in 1980s. I found the 80s flavour heavy handed/over-explained in the 2026 book (& even more so in comparison). Because I remember the 80s? Have you read ‘historical’ fiction set during your life? How did you find it?31 Mar 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3midrz6do7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mi5o2wn3ak25Loved loved loved #ProjectHailMary28 Mar 2026 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5o2wn3ak25https://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mhuo763ess2lThis is an incredible story - so much here, but the impacts of dislocation and connection run through [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2026 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuo763ess2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mhqobfxzfc2kAfter seeing a message on here from @yearsofreading.bsky.social and realising I'd only listed current reads when I'd caught @bigbeardybooks.bsky.social Monday call outs, I thought I'd post what I've read so far this year over the next few days. If you've read them, would love to know your thoughts23 Mar 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqobfxzfc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mfotpx2rm226What a treat to go out for a lunchtime wander without a coat and to be able to turn your face to the sun.25 Feb 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfotpx2rm226https://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mdksx3l3ls2fSo good [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jan 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdksx3l3ls2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mcwei2orpk2dSomeone on the tube was reading a book I’d just finished and longed to discuss - was so tempted to ask them what they thought of it, but didn’t… do you strike up conversations with strangers about the books they’re reading? 📚 💙21 Jan 2026 09:32 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwei2orpk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mcmis2yeg22pHas anyone seen The Beast In Me on Netflix?? If not it’s a hard recommend from me. Thought it was great.17 Jan 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcmis2yeg22phttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mc5qhlke2s2vAm still having a daily dunk - really intrigued by how the ability to control the initial panic changes over time [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Jan 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc5qhlke2s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mc5qft6oc22vSo I went with Eurotrash by Christian Kracht which I’m about half way through and enjoying so far. The style is so acerbic but really engaging. Has anyone else read it?? 💙📚 #booksky #bookrecommendations [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Jan 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mc5qft6oc22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mbt7ecvioc22In a move that’s totally out of character, I’ve had an ice bath every day since Dec 26. It’s outside, a bit like a bin, filled with freezing water - and due to the temperatures - a LOT of ice. I genuinely can’t believe how much I want to get in and how into it I am given I really dislike the cold!!🥶07 Jan 2026 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbt7ecvioc22https://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3mbt75syebs22This rings so true for me - including taking up arts that you’re not ‘good’ at - and enjoying them for the process. I’d love to try pottery at some point. What are your creative goals for 2026 #booksky? 💙📚 #newyear #creative #arts [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Jan 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbt75syebs22https://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3maarpnk7722qI’m looking for recommendations of books with an Alpine/mountain/snow type theme 📚 💙 #bookrecommendations #snowbooks #winterbooks #mountainbooks18 Dec 2025 08:40 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3maarpnk7722qhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3m7khptmwxs2r'Tis the season - wreath making is an annual festive crafting activity that I look forward to and love doing. So much fun and just so lovely to look at every time I come home (or put the bins out). #festivecrafts #christmas09 Dec 2025 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7khptmwxs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3m4r4cmtobc2aSaw @jonronson.bsky.social talking brilliantly about psychopathy on stage tonight with two fascinating guests. Not sure how many dates left on the tour, but if you can go, do.03 Nov 2025 22:52 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4r4cmtobc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3m4d7hahvqc2sBlue Lights is SO good. Rare for TV series to start well and get better series by series but Blue Lights does. Brilliant acting, characters to invest in, gripping stories. Loved it. Roll on season 4.29 Oct 2025 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4d7hahvqc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3m3n7i2pizc2dI went to the cinema twice in the last week. I used to go so often and fell out of the habit. It really is such a fab thing to do - and to focus on the film, not be distracted by all the other things that need doing20 Oct 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3n7i2pizc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3m2t4pahaw22zPure joy [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Oct 2025 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2t4pahaw22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/janem.bsky.social/post/3lz6jctcc6s2nReading my first Anne Enright - only 20 pages in, but, my God, it’s SO good. How did she pass me by for so long?19 Sep 2025 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:t32jsr5lanusqtw4mptdbvm3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz6jctcc6s2n