Michael J
@michaeljongen.bsky.social
books and schnauzers Emeritus Librarian (self diagnosed) 🌈 aka Larry the Librarian
Yes- a great record
Tom Robinson@marsdenmouse.bsky.social · 17h agoI saw @andrewmale.bsky.social ‘s review for Primal Scream’s “Vanishing Point” from Select magazine posted online yesterday. It took me right back to reading it at 6th form college - how the words on the page enthralled, and made perfect sense when I first listened to the album.
Trumps is such chav - says he know European countries better than their own leaders do 🙄
theconversation.com/view-from-th... The carpetbaggers from QLD
View from The Hill: Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets
Pauline Hanson formally announced a suite of candidates for the Victorian election, including her lead candidate Warren Pickering.
theconversation.com
Surely at some stage people need to take responsibility for their own decisions and actions.
The stupidity
Lizzie Dearden@lizziedearden.bsky.social · 4d agoThe number of terror-related arrests in Britain has risen 1,200% a year following the ban of Palestine Action The number of people arrested for holding signs - under a law originally designed for IRA uniforms - is higher than total terror arrests over the previous decade inews.co.uk/news/retired...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... We are a disgraceful country
A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse
Exclusive: Karlene Whitton says her son Matthew Roberts took his own life three months into his jail term. ‘I keep picturing it every night’
theguardian.com
www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/politic... The Trumpist Cultural Revolution is here
Louisiana to join Alabama and Florida in Fauci investigation
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that the state will join Alabama and Florida in investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci following claims of lying during a Senate hearing.
louisianafirstnews.com
Lazy Saturday afternoon reading my latest review book with the dogs for company
My latest review 👇🏻
Newtown Review of Books@newtownbooks.bsky.social · 5d agoICYMI this week's reviews: @michaeljongen.bsky.social on Mark Smith's new thriller Where Truth Ends Braham Dabscheck on Scott Clayton's Deal Maker: The Secret World of AFL Recruiting and Trading Ann Skea on Elisabeth Storrs' WW2 novel Fables and Lies newtownreviewofbooks.com.au #BookSky 💙 📚️
They’re obsessed with pamphlets 🙄
stranger@strangerous.bsky.social · 6d ago🔥 Angus Taylor gets smashed repeatedly ducking questions on NSW ICAC’s probe into alleged payments to shadowy Lib faction ‘The Reformers’ Insists he’s answered while not answering & that he prefers to talk about his new pamphlet. He should resign with this cloud hanging over him. #auspol
"I'm always thrilled when Aussie authors just go for it with a really bonkers idea." @minon.bsky.social amid the favourites here for the Miles Franklin "for being weird and wonderful"...😂 www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
Miles Franklin shortlist defies 'shaggy' trend in Australian publishing
ABC experts unpack the shortlist of Australia's biggest book prize: who made it, who missed out and who they think will win.
abc.net.au
"Smith has captured the idealism that draws young people into political movements... the internal politics and the sourness of disillusionment are convincing." @michaeljongen.bsky.social reviews Mark Smith's new thriller Where Truth Ends: newtownreviewofbooks.com.au/mark-smith-w... #BookSky 💙 📚️
boxd.it/fuxTQd I watched Sirat on Kanopy (available through your Library) and it was extraordinary
A ★★★★★ review of Sirāt (2025)
Extraordinary film Ravers on a journey in the desert
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My latest review was an entertaining and political read
Newtown Review of Books@newtownbooks.bsky.social · last wk."Smith has captured the idealism that draws young people into political movements... the internal politics and the sourness of disillusionment are convincing." @michaeljongen.bsky.social reviews Mark Smith's new thriller Where Truth Ends: newtownreviewofbooks.com.au/mark-smith-w... #BookSky 💙 📚️
Well if he does run again, I hope Obama stands against him
The canonisation of David Hughes by the church of Murdoch
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j... Are they representing Australia or Gina Rinehart!?
Australia swimmers banned from thanking Gina Rinehart for Commonwealth Games medal bonuses
Swimmers to earn $30,000 for a world record and $20,000 for a gold medal, while Commonwealth Games Australia provides $5,000 to each team member
theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Hyperpolitics - a new look at our times
Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left
Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times – and he’s only 32. The writer and academic explains why we’re living in an age of hyperpolitics
theguardian.com
This novel sounds fascinating
Newtown Review of Books@newtownbooks.bsky.social · 2w ago"This is a slim book with only three voices, but it immerses the reader in everyday life in northern China, a place shaped by its past and its more recent history." Ann Skea reviews Isabelle Li's novel The Northern Tomb: newtownreviewofbooks.com.au/isabelle-li-... #AustralianWriters #BookSky 💙 📚️
