Kate B
@katebakes.bsky.social
Books, cats, baking. Unpaid carer. Likely to repost NSFW content on occasion.
She / her
If you can't be bothered to use ALT text I probably can't be bothered to share your stuff, even if it is spectacular.
She / her
If you can't be bothered to use ALT text I probably can't be bothered to share your stuff, even if it is spectacular.
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Y'ALL, MY COPIES ARRIVED AND I'M SHAKING OMGGGGGGG
December 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Y'ALL, MY COPIES ARRIVED AND I'M SHAKING OMGGGGGGG
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And if you're shopping for christmas goodies, don't forget that person behind the till has likely been standing for six hours already and is contractually obliged to be polite, SO BE POLITE BACK.
December 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
And if you're shopping for christmas goodies, don't forget that person behind the till has likely been standing for six hours already and is contractually obliged to be polite, SO BE POLITE BACK.
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Bit of a long shot but is there an A R Lawson Order 04882 reading this? Your address has no house number and I've tried contacting you via email.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Bit of a long shot but is there an A R Lawson Order 04882 reading this? Your address has no house number and I've tried contacting you via email.
This message will self destruct in 4 hours.
This message will self destruct in 4 hours.
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LAST CALL! My final post day for prints and calendars is Sat 20th Dec.
There's still time for me to send you a unique gift before Christmas.
www.infinitebacon.com
Thank you!
There's still time for me to send you a unique gift before Christmas.
www.infinitebacon.com
Thank you!
December 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
LAST CALL! My final post day for prints and calendars is Sat 20th Dec.
There's still time for me to send you a unique gift before Christmas.
www.infinitebacon.com
Thank you!
There's still time for me to send you a unique gift before Christmas.
www.infinitebacon.com
Thank you!
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One thing about this cartoon is that it's (clearly) a male owl owlsplaining. In reality the female tawny owl twits and the male twoos.
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
One thing about this cartoon is that it's (clearly) a male owl owlsplaining. In reality the female tawny owl twits and the male twoos.
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
I can think we can let that pass seeing as we’re talking about a world in which owls can discuss the finer points of grammar.
www.worldofmoose.com/collections/...
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An illustration of the 'commission-based' theory of evolution.
The Pilot Whale
www.worldofmoose.com/products/pil...
The Pilot Whale
www.worldofmoose.com/products/pil...
December 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
An illustration of the 'commission-based' theory of evolution.
The Pilot Whale
www.worldofmoose.com/products/pil...
The Pilot Whale
www.worldofmoose.com/products/pil...
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‘crazy about you’ caveat frog
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
‘crazy about you’ caveat frog
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If I can get one more order in this morning, I can put in an order for boxes. Right now I'm playing chicken, I have enough to ship what's in stock but not enough for January. Come on late folks, you're most welcome here!
UK, last call for Xmas orders is Thursday night, so I can ship them out Friday morning.
(Non-UK, your deadline has passed but I will get orders out to you as quickly as possible.)
oishiny.etsy.com
#Handmade #ShopSmall
(Non-UK, your deadline has passed but I will get orders out to you as quickly as possible.)
oishiny.etsy.com
#Handmade #ShopSmall
December 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
If I can get one more order in this morning, I can put in an order for boxes. Right now I'm playing chicken, I have enough to ship what's in stock but not enough for January. Come on late folks, you're most welcome here!
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It’s basically the last day today to order cartoons from us to get there for Christmas, if you were considering it.
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It’s basically the last day today to order cartoons from us to get there for Christmas, if you were considering it.
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I'm sharing this here, as I have on Facebook and Instagram, but there's no account on here to share from, and I just think this is wonderful.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
December 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I'm sharing this here, as I have on Facebook and Instagram, but there's no account on here to share from, and I just think this is wonderful.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
A really good balance of design and implementation, and appears to achieve everything it set out to do, and it *SO* appeals to my inner 'work nerd'.
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There was something of a tradition in MI6 post-war. If you did some super crazy shit in WW2 that was still classified but not THAT relevant now, then just find a friend or journalist who'll write it up as a thinly-veiled fiction story.
50s spy/war novels are a goldmine of real-world stuff.
50s spy/war novels are a goldmine of real-world stuff.
Not that surprising once you think about it- who better to write great fiction than people who lived double lives for real? When authors were actual spies, the tension and detail hit different. #SpyHistory #Espionage #Writers #AuthorsOfTwitter #books #spythrillers
www.bookbub.com/blog/authors...
www.bookbub.com/blog/authors...
8 Authors You Probably Didn’t Know Were Spies
John le Carré is actually the pseudonym of David John Moore Cornwell.
www.bookbub.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
There was something of a tradition in MI6 post-war. If you did some super crazy shit in WW2 that was still classified but not THAT relevant now, then just find a friend or journalist who'll write it up as a thinly-veiled fiction story.
50s spy/war novels are a goldmine of real-world stuff.
50s spy/war novels are a goldmine of real-world stuff.
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Something that's often overlooked is that Langsdorff wanted to go down with the Graf Spee as its captain.
He didn't, as at that point his crew still weren't guaranteed asylum in Buenos Aires.
He went back ashore and concluded all arrangements for that. Only after THAT was he at peace with dying.
He didn't, as at that point his crew still weren't guaranteed asylum in Buenos Aires.
He went back ashore and concluded all arrangements for that. Only after THAT was he at peace with dying.
Langsdorff shot himself a few days later lying on the Imperial Naval Ensign as he did so - and not the Nazi flag.
In many ways he was a throwback to a more honourable era of war, and that honour was duly returned by the British Merchant Officers who attended his funeral to pay their respects.
In many ways he was a throwback to a more honourable era of war, and that honour was duly returned by the British Merchant Officers who attended his funeral to pay their respects.
December 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Something that's often overlooked is that Langsdorff wanted to go down with the Graf Spee as its captain.
He didn't, as at that point his crew still weren't guaranteed asylum in Buenos Aires.
He went back ashore and concluded all arrangements for that. Only after THAT was he at peace with dying.
He didn't, as at that point his crew still weren't guaranteed asylum in Buenos Aires.
He went back ashore and concluded all arrangements for that. Only after THAT was he at peace with dying.
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Today marks the anniversary of Graf Spee being scuttled, and a unique victory for the British diplomatic service
December 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Today marks the anniversary of Graf Spee being scuttled, and a unique victory for the British diplomatic service
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The more I look at that photo, the more convinced I am that Marco Rubio told the lamp they should have an open relationship, because he wanted to bang his secretary at the Xmas party.
Except the secretary wasn't up for it, and now the lamp just introduced him to its three new boyfriends.
Except the secretary wasn't up for it, and now the lamp just introduced him to its three new boyfriends.
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The more I look at that photo, the more convinced I am that Marco Rubio told the lamp they should have an open relationship, because he wanted to bang his secretary at the Xmas party.
Except the secretary wasn't up for it, and now the lamp just introduced him to its three new boyfriends.
Except the secretary wasn't up for it, and now the lamp just introduced him to its three new boyfriends.
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Marco tried to look away, but her inner light kept bringing him back. It was what had first drawn him to her.
Now it has become a curse. He watched as the three men painted her like a builder's radio.
Now it has become a curse. He watched as the three men painted her like a builder's radio.
Wow. AO3 has no Marco Rubio cucked by lamp fics... yet.
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Marco tried to look away, but her inner light kept bringing him back. It was what had first drawn him to her.
Now it has become a curse. He watched as the three men painted her like a builder's radio.
Now it has become a curse. He watched as the three men painted her like a builder's radio.
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Coloured. Latest variant cover for @miskatonichigh.bsky.social .
December 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Coloured. Latest variant cover for @miskatonichigh.bsky.social .
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December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
www.biggreenbookshop.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
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More #buyastrangerabook day magic.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
I'd like to donate £20 for a kids book or two for someone for Christmas. Books are the best gifts after all.
December 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
More #buyastrangerabook day magic.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
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I have another #buyastrangerabook offer to tell you about.
@61jab.bsky.social has sent me £20 to spend on kids books to give away.
So if there's a particular kids book you'd like to get for a young person, let us know!
UK only
@61jab.bsky.social has sent me £20 to spend on kids books to give away.
So if there's a particular kids book you'd like to get for a young person, let us know!
UK only
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only.
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
www.biggreenbookshop.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I have another #buyastrangerabook offer to tell you about.
@61jab.bsky.social has sent me £20 to spend on kids books to give away.
So if there's a particular kids book you'd like to get for a young person, let us know!
UK only
@61jab.bsky.social has sent me £20 to spend on kids books to give away.
So if there's a particular kids book you'd like to get for a young person, let us know!
UK only
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Last minute bookish present idea?
A Big Green Book Club subscription!
It's a service where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they enjoy reading.
I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs.
Kids and adults.
INFO HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...
A Big Green Book Club subscription!
It's a service where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they enjoy reading.
I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs.
Kids and adults.
INFO HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...
December 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Last minute bookish present idea?
A Big Green Book Club subscription!
It's a service where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they enjoy reading.
I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs.
Kids and adults.
INFO HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...
A Big Green Book Club subscription!
It's a service where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they enjoy reading.
I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs.
Kids and adults.
INFO HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...
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It's #buyastrangerabook day.
People buy other people books cos they can and they're ace!
@lnr.bsky.social has sent me some dosh to buy someone a book with (£15-£20), so if there's a particular book you're looking for, just ask!
UK only
People buy other people books cos they can and they're ace!
@lnr.bsky.social has sent me some dosh to buy someone a book with (£15-£20), so if there's a particular book you're looking for, just ask!
UK only
In return can I buy a book for someone who wants something just for themselves as a treat?
December 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's #buyastrangerabook day.
People buy other people books cos they can and they're ace!
@lnr.bsky.social has sent me some dosh to buy someone a book with (£15-£20), so if there's a particular book you're looking for, just ask!
UK only
People buy other people books cos they can and they're ace!
@lnr.bsky.social has sent me some dosh to buy someone a book with (£15-£20), so if there's a particular book you're looking for, just ask!
UK only
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I do a Book Club subscription (see attached).
for #buyastrangerabook day, in memory of his Dad, who died this year, @mjazzg.bsky.social is offering to buy a 6 month subscription for for someone who'll be by themselves at Xmas or working Xmas shifts in NHS.
If you'd like it, get in touch.
UK only.
for #buyastrangerabook day, in memory of his Dad, who died this year, @mjazzg.bsky.social is offering to buy a 6 month subscription for for someone who'll be by themselves at Xmas or working Xmas shifts in NHS.
If you'd like it, get in touch.
UK only.
Last minute bookish present idea?
A Big Green Book Club subscription!
It's a service where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they enjoy reading.
I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs.
Kids and adults.
INFO HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...
A Big Green Book Club subscription!
It's a service where I individually pick, wrap & send out a book each month to people based on the stuff they enjoy reading.
I do 3, 6 & 12 month subs.
Kids and adults.
INFO HERE
www.biggreenbookshop.com/book-club/in...
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I do a Book Club subscription (see attached).
for #buyastrangerabook day, in memory of his Dad, who died this year, @mjazzg.bsky.social is offering to buy a 6 month subscription for for someone who'll be by themselves at Xmas or working Xmas shifts in NHS.
If you'd like it, get in touch.
UK only.
for #buyastrangerabook day, in memory of his Dad, who died this year, @mjazzg.bsky.social is offering to buy a 6 month subscription for for someone who'll be by themselves at Xmas or working Xmas shifts in NHS.
If you'd like it, get in touch.
UK only.