Alison Sakai

I have joined the other place but not got round to following anyone yet and probably won’t get round to saying anything either. But here’s the info if you want bsky.app/profile/alison…

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@librarythingtim @LibraryThing I think I joined after seeing that Guardian write up! I had no idea it was such a new website at the time. I’ve been cataloguing what I read on it ever since.

@LibraryThing Rest of it.

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The ritual smashing of the gingerbread houses

This year the kids have built ‘affordable housing for lathe operators’. The ritual smashing will take place tomorrow. #gingerbreadhouse #rollingpin

@lauravarnam Bad Sisters on Apple is lots of fun. Also Silo if you like post-apocalyptic stuff.

What should I watch on Apple or Disney? (I’ve seen Ted Lasso and Slow Horses on Apple.)

Books I finished between July and September #bookpile #AmReading

@KirkdaleBooks Hmm yes that’s not one of the best for me, though a bit shorter than some I guess, so maybe a practical book group choice.

@AlisonSakai We read "The Italian Girl" here in 2015—possibly not the right choice for any people who hadn't read Murdoch before, even though it had its moments.

After tonight's book group, the NEXT one is Wednesday 20th November. And the book is....

The Manc reunion I actually want.

@Andr6wMale Ugh, so not the right tone for this topic. I regularly go up to Manchester and over the years have done with baby, toddler, buggy, luggage, aging parents and combinations thereof. The whole set up is a disgrace made worse by how often Avanti cancel trains or cancel reservations.

An often terrifying situation that will one day result in someone's death, 'The Euston Dash' is a curious thing to make light of. Maybe the programme itself will address the serious safety issues at Euston and reference incidents like the March 17 near-tragedy.

@BaronChristina @BacklistedPod @MisterSlang @i_am_mill_i_am @johnmitchinson Confiscated?!? They should have been teaching it.

@AlisonSakai @BacklistedPod @MisterSlang @i_am_mill_i_am @johnmitchinson Loved that book. No longer own it because it was confiscated at school by my house mistress

New old episode up now. Absolute Beginners by Colin MacInnes, with guest Jonathon Green @MisterSlang and a newly recorded intro from @i_am_mill_i_am and @johnmitchinson. A novel published in 1959, discussed by us in 2016, and relevant to RIGHT NOW. backlisted.fm/episodes/219-a…

@Leytonrocks I recognise this guy!

Today... Crystal finished up yoga & headed home only to be confronted by a dinosaur. Miraculously pepper spray worked longed enough for her to make her escape. She gave sanctuary to a man hiding out in her front garden, but before his tea was cold he transformed into a dinosaur.

@rlahoda @oldenoughtosay First thing popping to my head is The Corner That Held Them by Sylvia Townsend Warner, though it is a set in a nunnery rather than a cathedral

Hi @oldenoughtosay, I was wondering if you know of any good cathedral-themed or medieval-themed novels. Looking for something new to read and not sure where to find good options.

@i_am_mill_i_am I’m ok with it.

@corinaromonti Love that mad little book, and that’s a gorgeous edition too!

Why has no one told me these are the best things he’s ever written? I know it’s tight competition but I’m blown away…

Books I finished in April, May and June 2024. #BookPile #Bookstagram #AmReading

@8bitnortherner True Faith is the first that jumped into my head.

What was a visually iconic pop video for you?

A solid year for vegetables at the Lambeth Country Show, multiple representations of Dune, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Low political content, but there was Rishi up shit creek and Farage with milkshake. #lambethcountryshow #lambethcountryshow2024 #lcs50 @lblcountryshow