300 years ago, founding father Benjamin Franklin sailed to Britain to become a printer's apprentice in the converted Lady Chapel of StBartholomews Church. I went to see a replica of the printing press the intrepid teenager would have used in that very room. Chills!

On ITV News singing the praises of indie bookstores. Where would I be without them as an author? Answer:

Manchester: join me on my UK tour! Linktr.ee/ajwest Did you know... A queer bookshop invented Pride. A lesbian bookseller outwitted the Nazis. The first Amazon bookseller was owned by Lesbians. Gay bookstore owners freed the literary world from obscenity laws.

THE UK BOOK BLOGGER AWARDS 2025 NOMINATIONS ARE LIVE! Vote now for the best and brightest bookish influencers in the UK. Nominate your friends and favourites now ⬇️ The awards will be held in the Manchester snow dome Nov 15! Linktr.ee/thebookparty

I do think it's fun to ask surprising questions in author interviews, so long as everyone's happy. It makes the 45 minutes whisk by as we get to see them - and their work - from new angles. James Cahill at @hatchards.bsky.social Piccadilly was utterly brilliant. @orendabooks.bsky.social

I didn't realise the talkies were quite so frank, did you? research for novel three going well.

Oops! Harrogate 25 not 26...🤦‍♂️😆 as ever, touring brilliant indie bookshops around the UK has sent me completely mad with exhausted contentment, and my second visit to this unique festival was every bit as brilliant as last year.

With things as they are in my beloved USA atm with book bans, I feel so very proud that my historical novel about queer liberation #ThomasTrue is in bookstores right across the United States. @barnesandnoble.com Manhattan.🗽

It's. All. About. The. Bloggers. 🥂 Great to talk to @thejeremyvine.bsky.social about #ThomasTrue AND @thebookparty.bsky.social this week! @orendabooks.bsky.social

And there it is on the website! Crazy times. www.bookbub.com/ebook-deals?... @orendabooks

Beach Patrol, Hole 4 🌊 Slight curve next to the city mall — straight into the basket. Booya 🎯 #DiscGolf #UrbanDiscGolf

Joe Rogan said what?…..

Hit 'em up @Chef D!! 🎤🖐 #midterms #fdt #hitemup #micdrop #vote

Cleveland Cavs Basketball, Jarrett Allen clinch Win, advance in NBA Playoffs beating Raptors ... Sports Trading Cards Collectibles Memorabilia Shop www.EvoRelic.com #jarretteallen #cavs #NBA #basketball #sportscards @clevelandcavaliers.bsky.social

An early build of the long-lost Pit Fighter II was dumped, which was planned for release in late 1993 for the SEGA Mega Drive . Full video www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RpL... #segagenesis #segamegadrive #pitfighter

UR BEING MICROWAVED RIGHT NOW

House Republicans have made it crystal clear whose team they're on. And it's not yours.

At the First Nations Forestry Council Conference today I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. First Nations are driving forestry. We are working with First Nations through true and powerful partnerships to deliver shared economic prosperity. #bcforests #forestrybc #bcpoli

Antonelli Makes F1 History, Laporta Addresses Messi Departure, and Sabalenka vs Gauff Highlights #sports #sportnews #football #soccer #nba #nfl #tennis #f1 #athletics #sportshighlights

Where to watch: Disney+ Year: 2007 Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Bill Nighy, Chow Yun-fat Ratings: Earned over $960 million worldwide & remains the most divisive entry in the franchise 🍿🎬 #movie #movies #bloopers #behindthescenes #JohnnyDepp

Samuel L. Jackson has a cameo as Xander the Shark in ‘The Boys’ final season 🦈 😂

THE CELEBS CAN'T BELIEVE IT 🥹 TRACY MORGAN IN TEARS SEEING HIS BELOVED KNICKS REACH THE FINALS ♥️

CARDI B VISITS WAVE AT SCHOOL AND HE PLAYFULLY ASKS IF SHE KNOWS HOW TO READ 😭

Starlight Kid - La Quebrada #STARDOM 🤼

Pq tão fofo que ódio! #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS

The think! conference is like no other. You’ll learn how gifted educators think BIG to improve learning, make state requirements work to their advantage! Register now! : https://lead4ward.com/think/ #lead4ward #educationleadership #texasPD #educationconference

Mathieu van der Poel's no-good, very bad day nearly got even worse. #ParisRoubaix

Why are Europeans ALLOWING Russians into their midst? Truly #DEPLORABLE 🤬🤬🤬 @caolanrob.bsky.social #RussiaIsATerroristState #RussianLIES

My husband shot this footage from the other side of the house.

cool match

The 4% Rule is undefeated for retirement. Annual expenses × 25 = your FINANCIPATION Number. Withdraw 4% and live in perpetuity from your investments. Watch: linktw.in/xCvXvM Retire With Dignity! Retire Early!! Retire Like A King!!! #retirement #financialfreedom #financipation #wealthmindset

Its "Say something Normal" the biglyest game show the "Daily Show" has ever very handsomely released! Let's see? How did they do?

this is scion, the cuckoo occupying the sparrow's nest. a fairy

Starbucks CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract. Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.

Trump: A very long lake, we call it the reflecting lake. That's longer than the tallest building in the world if you set it on the side.

Authenticity is the antidote to burnout. This week, lead with your humanity. How will you show up authentically today? #WomenInMedicine #AlliesInMedicine #PhysicianLeadership #MondayMotivation

Your CAC doesn’t matter as much as you think. $120 CAC with 3-month payback > $50 CAC with 14-month payback. Most brands scale on the wrong metric. Know your payback period. #ProteanDigital #EcommerceGrowth #PaidAds #Marketing

This week, we launched three new 15-second spots highlighting the New Yorkers I’ve served and the fights I’ll lead in Congress. Here’s Jennifer and Charlie on Medicare for All.

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One of my favorite songs — and it's just as relevant today as it was when Sam Cooke first recorded it.

Ready to watch USMNT vs. Belgium today! 🇺🇸🇧🇪🇺🇸

Libby, a Level 3 HR Support Apprentice, pushed herself out of her comfort zone at Apprentice of the Year, and ended up winning Team of the Year 🏆 Find out more about Libby's story and join this years #LGApprentice2026: https://orlo.uk/81hqA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on whether he’ll give his input on offseason decisions for the Thunder, including team options on Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein: “I will give zero input. I will let Sam Presti, the greatest GM ever, do his job.”

Trump Wants His Face on a $250 Bill & Congress May Let Him - Visit https://oldhippiemedia.com/ for the rest of my content and much more.

And finally, here is the speedpaint~! They were both drawn in the same file, so, the speedpaint flips between them. Very miniscule gore warning for reference photos of deer that have dropped their antlers (not anywhere near as visceral as shedding velvet, but there's a tiny bit of visible blood).

Smart Contract Development for Enterprises: A Complete Guide Smart contracts automate enterprise workflows with secure, transparent, and cost-efficient blockchain solutions, transforming processes across industries. www.blockchainx.tech/smart-contra...

😡 ICE agent kicking over Renee Good’s memorial candles without a second thought. When they tell you they ‘don’t give a f*,’ believe them. The system isn't broken—it’s doing exactly what it was built to do.

Remember when they told us that he couldn’t be manipulated or compromised because he came into office with money

#spacex #starship #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/zsnkhhvl

Doing it this way has the same feel as writing an essay that's single spaced, like in reality this is probably going to be more like 15-25 seconds

#Trump #Maga #trending #viral #fyp #political #democrats #republicans #liberals #conservatives #news

Ok but Lauren Betts throwing the first pitch at a Nationals game is so adorable 😊 #wnba

NorCal Election Day forecast | A comfortable morning followed by a toasty afternoon. https://www.kcra.com/article/northern-california-evening-forecast-june-01-2026-1780402109/71469415 

Working on body movement X + Z this week, and I love the look of this so far! ; u ; 📺 #live2D #baraswips

This one goes out to St. Petersburg 🔥

Let’s go win this!

Seriously. This is not in any way, shape, or form normal for anyone, let alone the President. Falling asleep surrounded by people, bright lights, and press AGAIN is completely unacceptable. What further proof of being mentally and physically unfit do Republicans and Jake Tapper need?

First trailer for 'By Any Means’ starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg It follows an FBI agent and hitman who team up to investigate the murders of civil rights leaders in the 1960s Releasing in theaters September 4

Lizzy gets snapped in half! 💥 #WWENXT

It is never about democracy or freedom! It is about power and money! #blacksky