Angry Algonquin
@angryalgonquin.com
Book reviewer at angryalgonquin.com. Lover and supporter of independent bookstores; Starter Packs have 200+ indies! Nordic/Scandi Noir, Iceland, polar history & exploration. Libraries. Cats. Fan of #uglydogs. Sworn enemy of #AI.
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It's my day on the blog tour for "The Last Tenant":
"Eva Björg writes like a great magician; making you expect one thing and showing you something completely different." #NordicNoir #BookSky 📚 💙@annerandomthings.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
www.angryalgonquin.com/the-last-ten...
"Eva Björg writes like a great magician; making you expect one thing and showing you something completely different." #NordicNoir #BookSky 📚 💙@annerandomthings.bsky.social @orendabooks.bsky.social
www.angryalgonquin.com/the-last-ten...
@portybelle.bsky.social Today's was vexatious
I played squaredle.com 10/02:
*66/66 words (+8 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 4% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 124
I played squaredle.com 10/02:
*66/66 words (+8 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 4% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 124
Squaredle
Squaredle is a daily word building game. Swipe letters in the grid to test your vocabulary every day and rise to the top of the leaderboards!
squaredle.com
October 2, 2026 at 10:13 PM
@portybelle.bsky.social Today's was vexatious
I played squaredle.com 10/02:
*66/66 words (+8 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 4% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 124
I played squaredle.com 10/02:
*66/66 words (+8 bonus words)
🎯 In the top 4% by accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 124
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RIP 1923 - 2026
Warner Bros. Pictures Logo Animation
ALT: Warner Bros. Pictures Logo Animation
static.klipy.com
October 2, 2026 at 2:12 PM
RIP 1923 - 2026
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CPL is hosting the first stop of the “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” tour this October 14 at Harold Washington Library Center. The launch event will celebrate the works of @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social winners from multiple genres.
chi.gov/PulitzerWinners
chi.gov/PulitzerWinners
September 29, 2026 at 4:59 PM
CPL is hosting the first stop of the “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” tour this October 14 at Harold Washington Library Center. The launch event will celebrate the works of @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social winners from multiple genres.
chi.gov/PulitzerWinners
chi.gov/PulitzerWinners
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🧵Back to Ryedale Museum and my favourite exhibit mainly because it tells a wonderful story of community. It is, the Farndale hearse. Victorian funerals were taken very seriously and a certain level of ceremony was expected. In some ways they were the equivalent of a present day wedding. These
October 2, 2026 at 6:14 AM
🧵Back to Ryedale Museum and my favourite exhibit mainly because it tells a wonderful story of community. It is, the Farndale hearse. Victorian funerals were taken very seriously and a certain level of ceremony was expected. In some ways they were the equivalent of a present day wedding. These
Already on the #TBR list! #NordicNoir
Advance copies of Jón Atli Jónasson's Toxic dropped in... If Dóra's and Rado's exploits in Broken hit the spot, then Toxic is for you. Nordic Noir taken to a new level...
October 2, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Already on the #TBR list! #NordicNoir
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Ornate Saxon copper disc brooch decorated with gold and garnets, AD 650-670.
It must have been a treasured possession!
From Floral Street, Covent Garden, once the heart of ‘Lundenwic’, the early Saxon town of London.
Museum of London 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
It must have been a treasured possession!
From Floral Street, Covent Garden, once the heart of ‘Lundenwic’, the early Saxon town of London.
Museum of London 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
October 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Ornate Saxon copper disc brooch decorated with gold and garnets, AD 650-670.
It must have been a treasured possession!
From Floral Street, Covent Garden, once the heart of ‘Lundenwic’, the early Saxon town of London.
Museum of London 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
It must have been a treasured possession!
From Floral Street, Covent Garden, once the heart of ‘Lundenwic’, the early Saxon town of London.
Museum of London 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Why would anyone pretend to be a Musk-rat? BLOCK AND REPORT
Falsche Plattform @spacexcommunity6.bsky.social blockempfehlung
October 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Why would anyone pretend to be a Musk-rat? BLOCK AND REPORT
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Tschüss @spacexfanclub.bsky.social blockempfehlung
October 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Tschüss @spacexfanclub.bsky.social blockempfehlung
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The Mysterious Source of Harmony
https://botfrens.com/collections/63/contents/20605
https://botfrens.com/collections/63/contents/20605
October 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Mysterious Source of Harmony
https://botfrens.com/collections/63/contents/20605
https://botfrens.com/collections/63/contents/20605
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skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (1886) by Vincent van Gogh mckitterick.tumblr.com/post/829377728796049408
October 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette (1886) by Vincent van Gogh mckitterick.tumblr.com/post/829377728796049408
I'm sensing that the WSJ critic did not like "Digger": “Bold, original and necessary are three adjectives that don’t come to mind regarding “Digger,” the expensive, much-anticipated satire-drama from Alejandro González Iñárritu and Tom Cruise. In painting the oil industry as nefarious...
‘Digger’ Review: Tom Cruise’s Deranged Oil Tycoon — The Wall Street Journal
The actor plays an outlandish executive responsible for a catastrophe in this broad, bizarre new film from Alejandro González Iñárritu.
apple.news
October 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
I'm sensing that the WSJ critic did not like "Digger": “Bold, original and necessary are three adjectives that don’t come to mind regarding “Digger,” the expensive, much-anticipated satire-drama from Alejandro González Iñárritu and Tom Cruise. In painting the oil industry as nefarious...
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Tschüss @djtispres.bsky.social blockempfehlung
October 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Tschüss @djtispres.bsky.social blockempfehlung
Seldom are the vile, loathsome haters so obvious, but it makes it easier for us to REPORT AND BLOCK. Handle name below in post below.
Blockempfehlung Meldepflicht @adolfwasright.bsky.social
October 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Seldom are the vile, loathsome haters so obvious, but it makes it easier for us to REPORT AND BLOCK. Handle name below in post below.
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Women of the Saltire Society
20 Oct, @natlibscot.bsky.social, Edinburgh. Free, ticketed
Join the Saltire Society for a special event celebrating the women whose contributions have helped shape the Saltire Society & Scotland’s cultural life over the past 90 years
events.humanitix.com/women-of-the...
20 Oct, @natlibscot.bsky.social, Edinburgh. Free, ticketed
Join the Saltire Society for a special event celebrating the women whose contributions have helped shape the Saltire Society & Scotland’s cultural life over the past 90 years
events.humanitix.com/women-of-the...
Women of the Saltire Society
A special event celebrating the women whose contributions have helped shape the Saltire Society and Scotland’s cultural life.
events.humanitix.com
October 2, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Women of the Saltire Society
20 Oct, @natlibscot.bsky.social, Edinburgh. Free, ticketed
Join the Saltire Society for a special event celebrating the women whose contributions have helped shape the Saltire Society & Scotland’s cultural life over the past 90 years
events.humanitix.com/women-of-the...
20 Oct, @natlibscot.bsky.social, Edinburgh. Free, ticketed
Join the Saltire Society for a special event celebrating the women whose contributions have helped shape the Saltire Society & Scotland’s cultural life over the past 90 years
events.humanitix.com/women-of-the...
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Announcing the Chicago Pocket Cemetery. ▪️ All pre-orders are 20% off through October 15th.
www.etsy.com/listing/4579...
www.etsy.com/listing/4579...
October 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Announcing the Chicago Pocket Cemetery. ▪️ All pre-orders are 20% off through October 15th.
www.etsy.com/listing/4579...
www.etsy.com/listing/4579...
#BookSky 📚 💙
Thrilled to be supporting two events on this tour - Monmouth and Malvern
Pre-order your special indie edition copy of the book here
shop.rossiterbooks.co.uk/product/irre...
Event tickets from the theatres
Pre-order your special indie edition copy of the book here
shop.rossiterbooks.co.uk/product/irre...
Event tickets from the theatres
🎤 NEW NATALIE HAYNES TOUR 🎤
October 2, 2026 at 1:36 PM
#BookSky 📚 💙
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It’s on all audio platforms with @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social
I had a great time with @bschillace.brandyschillace.com on the Peculiar Book Club Podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/5SWf...
October 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM
It’s on all audio platforms with @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social
Few things bring me more joy than discovering another lovely indie bookstore on Bluesky! I added @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social to my Independent Bookstore Part Deux #StartePack. Follow both packs and you'll follow 200+ indie bookstores!
go.bsky.app/DYmY7tU
go.bsky.app/DYmY7tU
October 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Few things bring me more joy than discovering another lovely indie bookstore on Bluesky! I added @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social to my Independent Bookstore Part Deux #StartePack. Follow both packs and you'll follow 200+ indie bookstores!
go.bsky.app/DYmY7tU
go.bsky.app/DYmY7tU
On Monday, October 5th, in #Linlithgow @russeldmclean.bsky.social will be chatting with @ianrankin1.bsky.social about "The Heights" and other sundry topics. Ticket link below. #BookSky 📚 💙 @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social
This Monday @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social in Linlithgow, I'll be having a lovely afternoon chat with the excellent Sir @ianrankin1.bsky.social about all things THE HEIGHTS as well as other sundry topics we'll no doubt stray onto -- tix and more info here: www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com/products/aut...
Author Talk with Ian Rankin, The Heights, Monday 5th October, 2.00pm
IN CONVERSATION WITH IAN RANKIN, THE HEIGHTS MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER, 2.00PM ST MICHAEL'S PARISH CHURCH, LINLITHGOW *If you purchase your ticket online, you will not be allocated a physical ticket. Instead...
www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
On Monday, October 5th, in #Linlithgow @russeldmclean.bsky.social will be chatting with @ianrankin1.bsky.social about "The Heights" and other sundry topics. Ticket link below. #BookSky 📚 💙 @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social
Are we powerless in the face of amoral techbros and their lapdog politicians? NOT BY A LONG SHOT.
Too bad we don’t have laws that would punish this kind of behavior.
OpenAI says rogue agents may have affected more than 100 organizations
The disclosure expands the extent of known rogue activity and raises further questions about the extent to which AI makers are maintaining control over their newest models.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Are we powerless in the face of amoral techbros and their lapdog politicians? NOT BY A LONG SHOT.
Very exciting news for #Edinburgh booklovers! @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social is soft-launching her new book October 14th. She'll be in conversation with @anatomicalcat.bsky.social. Ticket link below, and if you don't already follow them on Bluesky...now is an excellent time to start! #BookSky 📚 💙
I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be doing a "soft launch" in Edinburgh on October 14!
Get your hands on SLEUTH-HOUND before it's officially out in the city where the story took place!
I'll be in conversation with @anatomicalcat.bsky.social! Tickets here: www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
Get your hands on SLEUTH-HOUND before it's officially out in the city where the story took place!
I'll be in conversation with @anatomicalcat.bsky.social! Tickets here: www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/edinb...
Lindsey Fitzharris for Sleuth-Hound: The Case of the Real Sherlock Holmes at Edinburgh New Town Church
www.toppingbooks.co.uk
October 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Very exciting news for #Edinburgh booklovers! @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social is soft-launching her new book October 14th. She'll be in conversation with @anatomicalcat.bsky.social. Ticket link below, and if you don't already follow them on Bluesky...now is an excellent time to start! #BookSky 📚 💙
@marthakelly.bsky.social Had to follow you once I found out that @frankconniff.bsky.social is one of your biggest fans. I trust him implicitly.
October 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
@marthakelly.bsky.social Had to follow you once I found out that @frankconniff.bsky.social is one of your biggest fans. I trust him implicitly.
@portybelle.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social @scotlandchris1.bsky.social Ok today was a nice challenge.
I played squaredle.com 10/01:
*56/56 words (+6 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 123
I played squaredle.com 10/01:
*56/56 words (+6 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 123
Squaredle
Squaredle is a daily word building game. Swipe letters in the grid to test your vocabulary every day and rise to the top of the leaderboards!
squaredle.com
October 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
@portybelle.bsky.social @scarletrix.bsky.social @scotlandchris1.bsky.social Ok today was a nice challenge.
I played squaredle.com 10/01:
*56/56 words (+6 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 123
I played squaredle.com 10/01:
*56/56 words (+6 bonus words)
🎯 Perfect accuracy
🔥 Solve streak: 123
Reposted by Angry Algonquin
Anna Komnene (1083 – 1153), commonly Latinized as Anna Comnena, was a Byzantine princess, scholar, physician, hospital administrator, and historian. #CelebratingWomen
October 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Anna Komnene (1083 – 1153), commonly Latinized as Anna Comnena, was a Byzantine princess, scholar, physician, hospital administrator, and historian. #CelebratingWomen