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Laura C Forster @lauracforster.bsky.social · 7d

I've got a new article out @historyworkshop.org.uk. It argues for history as a form of intergenerational friendship.
History, like friendship, can be a politically powerful way of talking and thinking across time, and can connect past, present, and future struggle ✊
academic.oup.com/hwj/advance-...

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Laura C Forster @lauracforster.bsky.social · 15d

Joel & I talking to Chris Browne about friendship, reimagining the world, & fighting the far right

Radicals in Conversation 📻
open.spotify.com/episode/1gNi...

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Aug 23

Explore the revolutionary potential resting in our relationships.

Friends in Common: Radical Friendships and Everyday Solidarities is OUT NOW!
www.plutobooks.com/978074535058...

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Aug 24

“Friendship’s political power is made evident by the way in which capitalism attempts to co-opt it”

@lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social speak with @theskinnymag.bsky.social about Friends in Common:
www.theskinny.co.uk/books/featur...

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Laura C Forster @lauracforster.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Paris Commune in Britain reviewed in the TLS by the wonderful @mauricejcasey.com

Maurice J. Casey @mauricejcasey.com · Aug 20

My first piece in the TLS — a review of a fantastic and pioneering new study of the Paris Commune’s afterlives in Britain and Ireland by @lauracforster.bsky.social

www.the-tls.com/history/the-...

The experiences of Communard refugees in Britain and Ireland

In 1886, Paschal Grousset, once a member of the executive committee of the Paris Commune, found himself troubled by Victorian Dublin’s food options.

www.the-tls.com

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Aug 17

“A thoughtful, collaborative mediation on the often-thorny ways that friendship intersects with the political”

@lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social speak with @theskinnymag.bsky.social about Friends in Common:
www.theskinny.co.uk/books/featur...

Laura C. Forster and Joel White on new book Friends in Common: The Skinny

We chat with Laura C. Forster and Joel White about their book Friends in Common, the intersection between friendship and organising, and why our intimate lives are political.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Aug 13

⚡️TODAY⚡️

@lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social speak at Lighthouse for @edfringe.bsky.social 2025!

🗓️Wed, Aug 13
⏰1 pm
📍@Lighthousebks
lighthousebookshop.com/events/frien...

Lighthouse | Friends In Common: Forster & White on Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jul 30

⚡️READING ROOM EVENT⚡️

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social, authors of Friend in Common, for an evening of discussion, workshops and food with @leftbookclub.bsky.social

🗓️ Thurs, July 31
⏰ 6 pm
📍The New Bridge Project
thenewbridgeproject.com/events/frien...

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jul 29

And at @lighthousebks.bsky.social on Wednesday 13th August lighthousebookshop.com/events/frien...

Lighthouse | Friends In Common: Forster & White on Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jul 29

If you've missed us so far you can catch us at The NewBridge Project in Newcastle on Thursday 31st July: thenewbridgeproject.com/events/frien...

Friends in Common - The NewBridge Project

Tickets The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. Frie...

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jul 29

And thank u everyone who came along, asked questions, offered up their sofas, & sang friendship karaoke with us 💗

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jul 29

substack.com/home/post/p-... Friends in Common on tour! Thanks so much to the Lubberfiend, @thebookishtype.bsky.social, the CCA, @housmansbookshop.bsky.social, @1in12club.bsky.social, Nan Moor's, @junobooks.bsky.social & East Bristol Books for having us!

Notes from the road

A book tour, some songs, some lists.

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jul 28

www.theskinny.co.uk/books/featur...

Laura C. Forster and Joel White on new book Friends in Common: The Skinny

We chat with Laura C. Forster and Joel White about their book Friends in Common, the intersection between friendship and organising, and why our intimate lives are political.

www.theskinny.co.uk

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thanks for having us @housmansbookshop.bsky.social 💕✊

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 26

📚TODAY📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...

Friends in Common - Book Talk + 'Friendship Speed Dating'

As part of Queer History Club we are super excited to bring you a conversation, reading, and fun bonding activity with queer writers Laura C. Forster & Joel White! Friendship is full of revolutionary…

thebookishtype.co.uk

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 25

📚TOMORROW📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...

Friends in Common - Book Talk + 'Friendship Speed Dating'

As part of Queer History Club we are super excited to bring you a conversation, reading, and fun bonding activity with queer writers Laura C. Forster & Joel White! Friendship is full of revolutionary…

thebookishtype.co.uk

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jun 25

TONIGHT!

Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jun 19

Todmorden friends! Come and see us on Wednesday 25th June at Nan Moor's! Expect a bit of reading, chat, and pints - followed by the regular folk club 🤘

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-in... @plutopress.bsky.social

Friends In Common Todmorden Book Launch - Laura C. Forster & Joel White

Join Laura and Joel for the Launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jun 23

Bristol mates! Come and see us on Monday 30th June 🫂

*date in original Pluto post is wrong - it's the 30th!*

Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 23

💥BOOK EVENT💥

East Bristol Books will host @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social, presenting and discussing their new book Friends in Common

🗓️Fri, June 20
⏰7 pm
📍East Bristol Books
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/eas...

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 23

💥BOOK EVENT💥

East Bristol Books will host @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social, presenting and discussing their new book Friends in Common

🗓️Fri, June 20
⏰7 pm
📍East Bristol Books
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/eas...

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Friends In Common @friendsincommon.bsky.social · Jun 19

Todmorden friends! Come and see us on Wednesday 25th June at Nan Moor's! Expect a bit of reading, chat, and pints - followed by the regular folk club 🤘

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friends-in... @plutopress.bsky.social

Friends In Common Todmorden Book Launch - Laura C. Forster & Joel White

Join Laura and Joel for the Launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Laura C Forster @lauracforster.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're going to Leeds!

Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 19

📚BOOK EVENT📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 19

📚BOOK EVENT📚

Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for the Leeds launch of their new book Friends in Common: Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities

🗓️Thurs, June 26
⏰7 pm
📍The Bookish Type
thebookishtype.co.uk/collections/...

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Laura C Forster @lauracforster.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sheffield mates - come and see us on the 24th @junobooks.bsky.social!

Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 17

⚡️BOOK EVENT⚡️

Friendship is full of revolutionary potential in the face of a profoundly anti-social capitalist system. Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for this book event!

🗓️Tues, June 24
⏰6:30 pm
📍Juno Books

Friends in Common - Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities Tickets - Sheffield - OutSavvy

Friendship is potent and full of possibilities for social change. Friendship is full of revolutionary potential in the face of a profoundly anti-social capitalist system. Friends in Common explores…

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Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social · Jun 17

⚡️BOOK EVENT⚡️

Friendship is full of revolutionary potential in the face of a profoundly anti-social capitalist system. Join @lauracforster.bsky.social and @joeljoel.bsky.social for this book event!

🗓️Tues, June 24
⏰6:30 pm
📍Juno Books

Friends in Common - Radical Friendship and Everyday Solidarities Tickets - Sheffield - OutSavvy

Friendship is potent and full of possibilities for social change. Friendship is full of revolutionary potential in the face of a profoundly anti-social capitalist system. Friends in Common explores…

www.outsavvy.com

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