Lara Pawson
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Lara Pawson
@larapawson.bsky.social
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“Alsof Proust zijn madeleine in lsd sopt”: ‘Verbruikt licht’ van Lara Pawson is een boek vol excessen dat onder de huid kruipt ★★★★☆
Als de pepermolen aan een handgranaat doet denken en de kookwekker martelfantasieën oproept, weet je dat je te maken hebt met een boek over trauma.
www.standaard.be
"As If Proust Dipped His Madeleine in LSD"
Thank you Steven van Ammel for this fabulous 4**** review for Verbruikt Licht (aka @cbeditions.bsky.social Spent Light) published by Koppernik in the Netherlands & Belgium. Best headline ever!
Thank you Steven van Ammel for this fabulous 4**** review for Verbruikt Licht (aka @cbeditions.bsky.social Spent Light) published by Koppernik in the Netherlands & Belgium. Best headline ever!
During a recent trip to Antwerp, I was appalled to learn that locals are advised AGAINST eating free range eggs due to the chickens' likely contact with PFAS. One free range egg a week is OK, but Antwerpians are strongly advised to eat eggs laid only by hens that do NOT eat off the ground.
Once again: read @mariahblake.bsky.social's "They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals"
bookshop.org/p/books/they...
bookshop.org/p/books/they...
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
During a recent trip to Antwerp, I was appalled to learn that locals are advised AGAINST eating free range eggs due to the chickens' likely contact with PFAS. One free range egg a week is OK, but Antwerpians are strongly advised to eat eggs laid only by hens that do NOT eat off the ground.
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So Israel just bombed Dahieh in southern Beirut.
Yay, ceasefire!
Yay, ceasefire!
November 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
So Israel just bombed Dahieh in southern Beirut.
Yay, ceasefire!
Yay, ceasefire!
Inclusion, bad
Exclusion, good
Exclusion, good
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Inclusion, bad
Exclusion, good
Exclusion, good
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Last Sunday I went to a Leicester Square premiere of the new series of Landman which stars Billy Bob Thornton and I've written about why I'm a little obsessed with that man here: sonofabook.blogspot.com/2025/11/bill...
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Last Sunday I went to a Leicester Square premiere of the new series of Landman which stars Billy Bob Thornton and I've written about why I'm a little obsessed with that man here: sonofabook.blogspot.com/2025/11/bill...
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If you’d like to learn more about Mary Bishop & her extraordinary work, I wrote this for The Wellcome Collection in 2023.
But more than that, I would recommend looking for yourself at some of her work which is available to view online through their catalogue
wellcomecollection.org/stories/mary...
But more than that, I would recommend looking for yourself at some of her work which is available to view online through their catalogue
wellcomecollection.org/stories/mary...
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If you’d like to learn more about Mary Bishop & her extraordinary work, I wrote this for The Wellcome Collection in 2023.
But more than that, I would recommend looking for yourself at some of her work which is available to view online through their catalogue
wellcomecollection.org/stories/mary...
But more than that, I would recommend looking for yourself at some of her work which is available to view online through their catalogue
wellcomecollection.org/stories/mary...
I'm not going to lie: this is a reassuring post to read. Thanks Caroline, thanks @smallpublishers.bsky.social, thanks @cbeditions.bsky.social 🙏🏼 😘😉
Just finished Lara Pawson's Spent Light (bought at @smallpublishers.bsky.social) and it's every bit as good as everyone else says: unnervingly direct, startling, vivid
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm not going to lie: this is a reassuring post to read. Thanks Caroline, thanks @smallpublishers.bsky.social, thanks @cbeditions.bsky.social 🙏🏼 😘😉
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Man, this shit is out of hand and someone need tell us why in the fuck we are blowing up fucking boats? This ain't the shit we are fucking supposed to be doing. Someone please explain why in the entire fuck we are just blowing up fucking people? It needs to happen now
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/p...
US military strikes another boat in the Caribbean, killing 3 | CNN Politics
The US military conducted a strike against a vessel in the Caribbean on Thursday, killing three people, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
www.cnn.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Man, this shit is out of hand and someone need tell us why in the fuck we are blowing up fucking boats? This ain't the shit we are fucking supposed to be doing. Someone please explain why in the entire fuck we are just blowing up fucking people? It needs to happen now
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/p...
Love this cover. Sol Plaatje. An astonishing man.
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Love this cover. Sol Plaatje. An astonishing man.
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Goldsmiths time of year! Many congratulations @cdrose.bsky.social ! Enjoy!
@cdrose.bsky.social is the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize winner!!! So, so well deserved ❤️🏆 Read WE LIVE HERE NOW! @goldsmithsprize.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Goldsmiths time of year! Many congratulations @cdrose.bsky.social ! Enjoy!
Mamdani is the best news! In my little world, meanwhile, @cbeditions.bsky.social Spent Light is going to be published in the US with @mcnallyeditions.com & in Spain with Temporal Casa! Thank you to agents Lisa & Anna!
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Mamdani is the best news! In my little world, meanwhile, @cbeditions.bsky.social Spent Light is going to be published in the US with @mcnallyeditions.com & in Spain with Temporal Casa! Thank you to agents Lisa & Anna!
Bradley Wiggins wrote a book in four months. I mean, fair enough if I can't keep up with him cycling round the block, but FOUR MONTHS to write a book! Stop it!
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Bradley Wiggins wrote a book in four months. I mean, fair enough if I can't keep up with him cycling round the block, but FOUR MONTHS to write a book! Stop it!
The man responsible for so many, many deaths is finally dead. #Cheney
Human
Costs of War research examines the human toll of U.S. military operations and spending, for U.S. service members, veterans, military contractors, and allies; and for civilians killed and displaced.
costsofwar.watson.brown.edu
November 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The man responsible for so many, many deaths is finally dead. #Cheney
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Baba Chokwe Lumumba used to say, "If you don't love the people sooner or later you'll betray the people."
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Baba Chokwe Lumumba used to say, "If you don't love the people sooner or later you'll betray the people."
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
Mayor Mamdani will face challenges. But his win will shake open new possibilities. What's clear is that he loves the people; he loves the city; he loves us. And that's the imperative start.
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AOC: "This is about, do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And they assignment is to come together across difference no matter what."
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
AOC: "This is about, do you understand the assignment of fighting fascism right now? And they assignment is to come together across difference no matter what."
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Postcoloniality is a bitch
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Postcoloniality is a bitch
Congratulations New York. Feeling relieved for friends there, and hopeful for the rest of us. Go, Mamdani! 👇🏼
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations New York. Feeling relieved for friends there, and hopeful for the rest of us. Go, Mamdani! 👇🏼
Got everything crossed 🤞🏼 for Mamdani. His win will galvanise @zackpolanski.bsky.social and all of us behind him.
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Got everything crossed 🤞🏼 for Mamdani. His win will galvanise @zackpolanski.bsky.social and all of us behind him.
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We remember Rabbi Arthur Waskow, a beloved activist rabbi who was a leading voice connecting Jewish spirituality to justice-oriented politics. He passed away last week at the age of 92.
October 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
We remember Rabbi Arthur Waskow, a beloved activist rabbi who was a leading voice connecting Jewish spirituality to justice-oriented politics. He passed away last week at the age of 92.
Finally watched this. I've read Philip Clark's criticism here @artreview.bsky.social and couldn't disagree more. I thought it fascinating, deeply upsetting & very important viewing. Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat by Johan Grimonprez. Watch it.
‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’ Loves Politics and Butchers Jazz
The temptation to selectively build a narrative from the various fragments of footage and sound ultimately patronises the era’s Jazz titans
artreview.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Finally watched this. I've read Philip Clark's criticism here @artreview.bsky.social and couldn't disagree more. I thought it fascinating, deeply upsetting & very important viewing. Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat by Johan Grimonprez. Watch it.
One of the aspects I like most about this prize is the solidarity between the writers. I felt the guys on stage, last night, were generous & thoughtful & responsive to one another. Definitely a northern feel to the Goldie this year! Good luck, all. X
@benpester.bsky.social, Sarah Hall, @cdrose.bsky.social & @ericawgnr.bsky.social on stage last night @southbankcentre.bsky.social.
Colwill Brown, @yrsadaleyward.bsky.social & Charlie Porter contributed in virtual form.
Thanks to everyone for a stimulating evening of readings and discussion.
Colwill Brown, @yrsadaleyward.bsky.social & Charlie Porter contributed in virtual form.
Thanks to everyone for a stimulating evening of readings and discussion.
October 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
One of the aspects I like most about this prize is the solidarity between the writers. I felt the guys on stage, last night, were generous & thoughtful & responsive to one another. Definitely a northern feel to the Goldie this year! Good luck, all. X
Judith Butler cited on BBC R4 Today Thought for the Day. Crikey. There is hope.
October 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Judith Butler cited on BBC R4 Today Thought for the Day. Crikey. There is hope.
Frieze Masters 7/10
Frieze London 3/10
Glad I didn't have to pay for my ticket
Frieze London 3/10
Glad I didn't have to pay for my ticket
October 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Frieze Masters 7/10
Frieze London 3/10
Glad I didn't have to pay for my ticket
Frieze London 3/10
Glad I didn't have to pay for my ticket
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Il y a soixante-quatre ans, le 17 octobre 1961, la police française massacrait des Algérien·nes qui manifestaient pacifiquement pour leur dignité.
October 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Il y a soixante-quatre ans, le 17 octobre 1961, la police française massacrait des Algérien·nes qui manifestaient pacifiquement pour leur dignité.