Genny G
@cobralingus.bsky.social
Definitely a librarian but only sometimes evil. Trans inclusion or GTFO. All opinions my own and not those of my employer. She/her
Listening to some rather good Mendelssohn and idly pondering the notion of six chapters of Space Marines, each fighting for the glory of one of the Mane Six. Colour schema to match, of course.
The thing about the Odyssey, though, is it's not actually an epic battles story. It's the classical equivalent of 'Dude, where's my car?' and I would like to see an adaptation that lands into THAT energy.
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Took a break from my busy summer schedule of listening to every single Prom to devour one whole entire novel. ('Hemlock & silver' by T. Kingfisher. It was excellent.)
Excuse me how DARE the Spanish National Orchestra bring a rendition of 'Bolero' that's actually fun and interesting to the #Proms2026 ? I did not come here to have the foundations of my world shaken like this.
I swear to god, Jane and Bingley live in a completely separate dimension populated entirely by Precious Moments figurines.
I feel like maybe I have done something wrong with my life that this didn't seem incomprehensible for even a second. I mean, I hate what it says, but I had to know what it said in order to hate it.
Hipster Viking Amy@lasrina.bsky.social · 3w ago
The whole thread is a thing of beauty, because it's about the fact that lived experience takes time to develop, not being ageist towards young adults.
fangy@jeannesfangs.bsky.social · last mo.witnessing the birth of a new all timer post is such a beautiful thing
The best thing about this is that the volunteer who made the discovery is front and centre. None of this "academics taking credit for GLAM workers' finds" bullshit.
John Sheridan@johnlsheridan.bsky.social · last mo.Well, look at that. A rare copy of the US Declaration of Independence has just turned up, where I work. See: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
Not to brag, but I did get this message after my first attempt: "Rarest find: ******* (Rarity 82) · worth 94 points You're the only player who has ever found it."
Allison Mulder@amulderwrites.bsky.social · last mo.*beckons from an alley* Hey, author. I hear you like..............big, obscure words? Approached with an atmosphere of curiosity and discovery? *opens trenchcoat to reveal playoutlier.com/*
OMG... So honored to have my book included here (by Bryan Washington, no less!) : www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...
‘Beautiful and terrifying’: the best American LGBTQ+ books, chosen by Samuel R Delany, Kaveh Akbar, Eileen Myles and more
From 20th-century classics to little-known treasures, queer authors share their favorite books about LGBTQ+ life
theguardian.com
/adds to shopping list for work
Ellie Collins@elleccollins.bsky.social · last mo.It’s a huge one! Today we publish Paradise Lost in the Oxford Milton, ed by Thomas Corns & David Loewenstein. I can’t begin to describe the herculean effort & sheer commitment that the project has demanded of the editors - it’s awe-inspiring to witness this triumph global.oup.com/academic/pro...
I know a not-insignificant number of people who will feel personally attacked by this tingler.
Chuck Tingle@chucktingle.bsky.social · 2mo agoplease enjoy new tingler POUNDED IN THE BUTT BY THE PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF SPENDING AN IRRESPONSIBLE PORTION OF MY INCOME ON WARPOUNDER 40K MINIATURES out now here www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX38K2DL or true buckaroo tier patreon www.patreon.com/chucktingle/...
Well this looks absolutely delightful.
Matthew@mapoochoo.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe Met put its entire collection online for free so I made a game out of it! 10 artifacts a day, and you guess where and when each one's from. Anthropeum.com if anyone wants to give it a shot and leave feedback :) #history #archeology #arthistory #museums
Dear weather, This feels unnecessarily dramatic. Respectfully, Me
I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying. Strong work, Durham Pride and Durham trade unions!
Senthorun S. Raj@senthorun.bsky.social · 2mo ago“As the annual Pride parade weaved its way through Durham… the rainbow flags were almost matched in number by trade union banners, as miners, postal workers, and train drivers swelled the parade’s ranks in solidarity, making it the biggest in Durham Pride’s history.” Solidarity is our strength. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I feel it is extremely important to tell all of you that there are SIX cygnets in this year's clutch.
A THREAD, which I have decided to call 'Bloody Hell, Aren't Doors On Old Walls Fucking Brilliant?' You will find the all-important captions to each photo in the alt text.
Rare books gang, got any good resources for me on early modern printed blank books? I'm working with a manuscript (likely 17th-century) that has been written in a notebook with printed decorative borders on each page, but no printed text.
I'm not sure what I'm feeling about this piece of artwork, but I'm having a LOT of that feeling.
ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™@trahias.bsky.social · 2mo agoChimney Stack (2025) by British artist, illustrator, and art educator Rob Pointon (born in 1982). Oil on board 121 x 101 cm #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Some professional reading for later in this thread.
Dr C Weissenberg@drcweissenberg.bsky.social · 3mo agoWas at an event in London last night on training to use archives to help people find family members killed in the Holocaust. There’s to be a deep-dive into trauma-informed practice in this context. I have a few years of experience with this because of Kitchener but will be good to formalise it.
Apparently we're doing bees today? This is a buff-tailed bumble I met a couple of years ago.
@hookland.bsky.social, I feel like this is probably relevant to your (terrifying) interests!
celiabodelia@celiabodelia.bsky.social · 3mo agoSmiles on the trail. #moss
A friend just sent me this perfect piece by Karel Čapek, trans. Dora Round, ‘From the Point of View of a Cat’.
On one hand, delightful. On the other, how dare you inform me that my formative years are now archivally significant?!
Weebl (with bits)@mrweebl.bsky.social · 3mo agoSo Badgers has been added to the BFI archives. Honestly this feels like quiite an honor. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNqb...
Note to self, pre-order this new translation for the library.
Chaucer Doth Tweet@levostregc.bsky.social · 3mo agoSomebodye stoppe Simon Armitage bifor he doth translate everyethinge written bifor the yeare 1900