Ally-mai
@typicallymai.bsky.social
Reader, Swiftie, Whovian, & Geek. AuDHD. she/her
More quizzing!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · last wk.Who, What, When, Where, Why & How? Quizmaster Ally-mai put illustrator Ben Rothery through his paces at the Big Malarkey this year. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/55p3a8ff @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
Our first returning player!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 4w agoWho, What, When, Where, Why & How? Friend of Curiosity and former Hull librarian turned author Philippa Leathley faces quizmaster Ally-mai at the Big Malarkey. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3zvzkmps @hulllibraries.bsky.social @prleathley.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
We’re back playing Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How?!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · last mo.Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Quizmaster Ally-mai grabbed author Michelle Robinson at the recent Big Malarkey and put her through her general knowledge paces. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdcrfsrt @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
Adding “Offical Keeper of the Badges” to my list of titles this week. The list now reads: Maths Geek, Reader, Whovian, Swiftie, Official Keeper of the Badges
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 2mo agoGoing to The Big Malarkey this week? Keep your eyes peeled for our @typicallymai.bsky.social as she is the official keeper of the badges. Approach cautiously, get the phrase correct and you will be rewarded. @hulllibraries.bsky.social
Looking for more books with Percy Jackson vibes? You’re in luck!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 2mo agoWhat Books Are Good For Fans Of Percy Jackson? Our book correspondent Ally-mai looks at options for those who can’t get enough demigod action. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/368ph2r6 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
Today with Curiosity, I’m talking about some books that I think make great Walliams alternatives. Check it out:
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 3mo agoWhat Can I Read Instead Of David Walliams? Some people have found the TV funnyman a little problematic lately, so Ally-mai has a look at what else is similar out there. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yc3cw7m2 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
What’s On The Keystage 3 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award Shortlist? We now go live (not really) to Hull’s Central Library, where our Ally-mai has the runners and riders. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/3jn3cxez @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
Wondering what’s on the KS2 James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award Shortlist this year? Wonder no more!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 5mo agoWhat’s On The Keystage 2 James Reckitt Book Awards Hull Children’s Book Award Shortlist? Our Ally-mai runs through the nominees for the most coveted book awards in the city. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ycywv8yd @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
What Is The Best Young Adult Mystery? Our book discussers Caitlin and Ally-mai offer their selections for the YA in your life. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yvsb5ex6 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social @caitymay16.bsky.social
Are eBooks Better Than Physical Books? Our battling bookworms Caitlin and Ally-mai go head-to-head again to decide if screen improves on paper. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2j44vcjn @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social @caitymay16.bsky.social
Do Audiobooks Count As Reading? They may be very useful in the car, but does the spoken word count as one of your five-a-day? Caitlin and Ally-mai swap opinions. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/bdfv2y39 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @caitymay16.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
Another Curiosity video! This time we’re talking about our favourite winter picture books!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 8mo agoWhat Is The Best Winter Picture Book? One book each and Caitlin and Ally-mai try to convince us that their chilly choice is the superior. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2eyzddw8 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @caitymay16.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
Today with Curiosity, Caitlin and I are talking about the modern books that we think make great Enid Blyton alternatives!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 9mo agoWhat Is The Best Modern Day Alternative To Enid Blyton Books? For those who find Enid a bit old hat these days, Caitlin and Ally-mai have some options for new hats. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/37kjfmrc @hulllibraries.bsky.social @caitymay16.bsky.social @typicallymai.bsky.social
I just heard someone say synecdoche out loud for the first time… What do you MEAN it’s pronounced sin-eck-dough-key???? That sounds like something from Ghostbusters!! I need time to process this.
Playing Who, What, Where, When, Why & How with Jess and Megan was a lot of fun! See how they got on and what they had to say about The Big Malarkey here:
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 9mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why & How? @typicallymai.bsky.social corners Big Malarkey-goers Jess and Megan and coerces them into attempting our quiz. Inevitably, they do better than most adults. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mtp5eswe @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
In case you missed it yesterday! Another round of Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 9mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why & How? Author and illustrator Ramzee takes a shot at our Big Malarkey quiz, while @typicallymai.bsky.social holds sway. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mumtzc39 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Author and illustrator Ramzee takes a shot at our Big Malarkey quiz, while @typicallymai.bsky.social holds sway. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mumtzc39 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
A change of scenery for this Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Watch it here:
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 10mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why & How? Collin, from Hull nature enthusiasts @rewildingyouth.bsky.social, takes on our Big Malarkey quiz, with quizmaster @typicallymai.bsky.social Supplementals: tinyurl.com/yc3ywsar @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Author of Inkbound (and former Hull Librarian!) @prleathley.bsky.social chances her arm in our Big Malarkey quiz, hosted by @typicallymai.bsky.social Supplementals: tinyurl.com/9tasfp7t @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
How well will a writer of non-fiction do when faced with a general knowledge quiz? Find out here:
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 10mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why & How? Troublingly bewigged author and cartoonist @mikebarfield.bsky.social attempts our Big Malarkey quiz, with @typicallymai.bsky.social acting as judge and jury. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mwjkzbjv @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
Very excited for a lot of these, especially Skandar and the Secret Element!
World Book Day UK@worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 11mo ago✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨ We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books! Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨ Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa #WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun
It’s time for @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social to take on Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How! See how he got on here:
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 11mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why & How? Ace author Simon James Green chances his arm on our quiz with quizmaster @typicallymai.bsky.social at the Big Malarkey. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/2sfh9pkt @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
More Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How?!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 11mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why, & How? Wonderful author she may be but, to judge by this display in front of @typicallymai.bsky.social at the Big Malarkey, you wouldn’t want Helen Rutter on your quiz team. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/cpszchh6 @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
I don’t know about you, but my brain needs a short break from all the chaos of a new Taylor Swift album cycle, so it feels like the perfect time for a game of Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How?! Check it out here:
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 12mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why, & How? Finally, someone does quite well on our quiz! Comic book artist Nathan Hawthorne faced @typicallymai.bsky.social at Big Malarkey and showed no fear. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5cw26ajf @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social @hawthornearts.bsky.social
It’s time for another game of Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How?!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · 12mo agoWho, What, Where, When, Why, & How? Another author comes a cropper attempting our quiz. This time @typicallymai.bsky.social stumps @susannahlloyd.bsky.social at the Big Malarkey. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/ad7jv22j @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Our @typicallymai.bsky.social puts fabulous author @clairelinney.bsky.social under scrutiny in our quiz at The Big Malarkey. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5ebhcnwb @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
It’s time for Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · last yr.Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? An entertainingly poor attempt at our quiz by author and illustrator Petr Horáček, with the considerate assistance of @typicallymai.bsky.social Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5ztr42b @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
I found an excuse to go to the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards! I haven’t been since I was a kid, so it was a lot of fun seeing what has changed, and getting to see all of the fun again.
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · last yr.What Are The James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Awards? @typicallymai.bsky.social took herself to the Big Malarkey to discover the wonderful world of the coolest book awards in the world. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/595kuwwf @hulllibraries.bsky.social @hullsls.bsky.social
It’s @chrismould.bsky.social ‘s turn to take on the quiz!
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · last yr.Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Celebrated illustrator and author @chrismould.bsky.social joins our @typicallymai.bsky.social at the Big Malarkey to have a go at our new general knowledge quiz. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/5837zbx4 @hulllibraries.bsky.social
I had a lot of fun bombarding authors and illustrators with questions at The Big Malarkey! Here’s Sam Sedgman taking on Curiosity’s new quiz: (Bonus points for anyone who can tell me which word I mispronounced!)
Curiosity@curiosityhull.bsky.social · last yr.Who, What, Where, When, Why & How? Ally-mai caught up with author Sam Sedgeman at the Big Malarkey and challenged him to our new general knowledge quiz. Supplementals: tinyurl.com/mtj6m3un @hulllibraries.bsky.social