Martin Koerner
@koernputer.bsky.social
Books and some more books please. Runs Foyles, walks a lot, sits down and reads.
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Martin Koerner
@koernputer.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Now I’m going to have to post something good enough to pin, aren’t I?
The goodwill and support for Robin Ince on this site has restored at least a fraction of my faith in humanity. Not a single negative comment here. A good man had done a great thing.
December 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The goodwill and support for Robin Ince on this site has restored at least a fraction of my faith in humanity. Not a single negative comment here. A good man had done a great thing.
If the kids still say “squee” then it’s a full blown squee from me.
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
If the kids still say “squee” then it’s a full blown squee from me.
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Nice one, Spidey.
December 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nice one, Spidey.
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for the beleaguered museum, it’s a new l’eau
December 8, 2025 at 7:26 AM
for the beleaguered museum, it’s a new l’eau
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
Bowie fans alert www.instagram.com/reel/DRzBPO8...
undefined on Instagram: "foylesforbooksOn Saturday 10 January 2026, we are delighted to announce we will be hosting a Bowie Day Festival to mark a decade si…"
foylesforbooksOn Saturday 10 January 2026, we are delighted to announce we will be hosting a Bowie Day Festival to mark a decade since the death of the legendary David Bowie.⚡️ Featuring some of the most authoritative voices writing about Bowie, his music and his artistry, there will be a series of Bowie-themed panel discussions and book signings throughout the afternoon on the Sixth Floor at our flagship store. Before the afternoon sessions get started, Bowie expert and author of Bowie’s London, Paul Gorman, will be leading a Bowie Walking Tour through Bowie’s Soho and beyond (tickets to be released soon). For now, head to our Event page on the website or the link in bio to learn more about the festival and to secure your tickets.⚡️ Panellists include: James Briggs, Peter Carpenter, Simon Goddard, Paul Gorman, Paul Morley and Suzi Ronson. Details of the panel discussions and the full programme will be announced shortly. We are already counting down the days!⚡️#FoylesBookshop #EventsAtFoyles #DavidBowie #NewMusic
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December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Bowie fans alert www.instagram.com/reel/DRzBPO8...
As a person repeatedly disappointed by Oxford, aside from its historic buildings, I’m determined not to make the same mistake with Cambridge. Going again this weekend. Please recommend things to do in Cambs- books/food/drink/arts you know the deal.
December 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
As a person repeatedly disappointed by Oxford, aside from its historic buildings, I’m determined not to make the same mistake with Cambridge. Going again this weekend. Please recommend things to do in Cambs- books/food/drink/arts you know the deal.
Anyone seen this? Have had the novel for years and not managed to get past page 17, but film looks interesting.
Directed by #StanleyKramer Katherine Anne Porter's 🚢 SHIP OF FOOLS (1965) 9:10pm #TPTVsubtitles
Starring #VivienLeigh #SimoneSignoret #LeeMarvin #OskarWerner #JoseFerrer #GeorgeSegal #ElizabethAshley
Starring #VivienLeigh #SimoneSignoret #LeeMarvin #OskarWerner #JoseFerrer #GeorgeSegal #ElizabethAshley
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Anyone seen this? Have had the novel for years and not managed to get past page 17, but film looks interesting.
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Here is the final Bad Cover Version round of the year from last Tuesday’s Betsey Book Quiz. They all begin with F - how many can you identify? Answers later…
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Here is the final Bad Cover Version round of the year from last Tuesday’s Betsey Book Quiz. They all begin with F - how many can you identify? Answers later…
John Keeble complimented my haircut today.
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
John Keeble complimented my haircut today.
Next on Martin’s book and drink photo Peaks tour.
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Next on Martin’s book and drink photo Peaks tour.
Off to the Peaks.
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Off to the Peaks.
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And a couple for the young people. (IYKYK)
November 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
And a couple for the young people. (IYKYK)
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Sold a copy of Mike Joyce’s The Drums to Patrick Marber today. Those are just the facts, man
November 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Sold a copy of Mike Joyce’s The Drums to Patrick Marber today. Those are just the facts, man
Lads I’ve found a new worst band name. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers: ‘We don’t want to be the biggest band in the world. It’s just fun playing with our besties’
The Australian rock band are ‘legit now’ with their second album Glory. They talk about performing while underage, playing with Dave Grohl and the ‘girl band’ label
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Lads I’ve found a new worst band name. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Fool that I am, I’ve only just realised that the loud metallic beat that clangs out in the first verse of Costello’s I Hope That You’re Happy Now happens after he says ‘a horse that knows arithmetic’ and is clearly the horse’s hoof bashing out its answer to a puzzle. What a brilliant musical gag.
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Fool that I am, I’ve only just realised that the loud metallic beat that clangs out in the first verse of Costello’s I Hope That You’re Happy Now happens after he says ‘a horse that knows arithmetic’ and is clearly the horse’s hoof bashing out its answer to a puzzle. What a brilliant musical gag.
Irresponsibly posting my location on social media
October 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Irresponsibly posting my location on social media
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No no no no no no no no NEVER let American shows come to London. It will all be cameos for Geri Halliwell and Richard Branson, and a posh star (Joanna Lumley?) affecting a cockney accent. There will be comedy policemen. A minor royal played by Eddie Redmayne. I veto this. I VETO IT.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ was renewed for a sixth season set in London. It’s now ‘Only Murders in the Block of Flats.’
Only Murders in the Building Season 6 Will Head to London
‘Only Murders in the Building’ was renewed for a sixth season set in London. It’s now ‘Only Murders in the Block of Flats.’
www.vulture.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
No no no no no no no no NEVER let American shows come to London. It will all be cameos for Geri Halliwell and Richard Branson, and a posh star (Joanna Lumley?) affecting a cockney accent. There will be comedy policemen. A minor royal played by Eddie Redmayne. I veto this. I VETO IT.
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an Italian restaurant in Highgate has closed and they’re not happy, I mean really ‘what a sad little life Jane’ not happy
Don Ciccio Osteria Italiana | Italian Restaurant | 1A Hampstead Lane, London, UK
Don Ciccio Osteria is a true italian resturant in North London.
Home made fresh pasta, meat and fish specialities.
We're home of the authentic italian truffle
www.donciccio-highgate.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
an Italian restaurant in Highgate has closed and they’re not happy, I mean really ‘what a sad little life Jane’ not happy
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That Louvre heist better have included a 28-minute-long wordless sequence or I swear
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
That Louvre heist better have included a 28-minute-long wordless sequence or I swear
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Wasabi Road.
October 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Wasabi Road.
Fresh out in the world of #JustOverheard: in Waitrose just now I saw a small boy reach eagerly for a mini-Sellotape dispenser, followed by the words from his mum “No Tom, no Sellotape today”.
October 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Fresh out in the world of #JustOverheard: in Waitrose just now I saw a small boy reach eagerly for a mini-Sellotape dispenser, followed by the words from his mum “No Tom, no Sellotape today”.