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Jem Webster
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Associate Prof Ohio University: Restoration & 18thC British Literature, drama, queer bibliography, manuscript satire. Other interests: Thai BL, cats, cocktails, and Star Wars (but only the good ones)
My leave for next year has been endorsed by my department. Unless something nefarious happens at the college or university levels, I’ll have an entire year off to write my monograph about late 17thC manuscript books!
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Episode 17 of #UntilWeMeetAgain wrecks me every time I watch it! #ThaiBL #BLSeries
December 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Perhaps my favorite #ThaiBL moment of all time is Tian’s mother asking her husband in the airport who that man hugging their son is and him telling not to worry about it! #Taleofa1000Stars
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Whenever you see Emi Thasorn in a #ThaiBL (or any other show), you know it’s going to be good! #LastTwilight #WandeeGoodday #TheTrainee #Perfect10Liners #BurnoutSyndrome
December 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I mean this respectfully: two of the most attractive #ThaiBL actors ever! #MoonlightChicken #GMMTV
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I can’t choose just one! It’s a 4-way tie. #ThaiBL #BLSeries
November 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
One of the marvelous things about rewatching #UntilWeMeetAgain is that #StudioWabiSabi isn’t afraid to let its actors sweat. All through Ep 12 Ohm is sweating like he actually lives in Thailand!
October 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
One of my favorite #ThaiBL moments of all time is Plan’s character messing with Dean by having Pharm feed him a dessert in Ep 6 of #UntilWeMeetAgain
October 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I’m rewatching #Taleofa1000Stars. I had forgotten how flirty Phupha and Tian are in episode 3! So sweet. ❤️ #ThaiBL #BLSeries #EarthMix
October 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I’m rewatching #UntilWeMeetAgain and am on ep 3. I feel we’re all Pharm when “P’Dean” suddenly says he’s single. It’s crazy how well the car scene works narratively. #ThaiBL #BLSeries
October 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I've been hesitant to say I'm writing a book (anxiety, don't want to jinx anything, not sure, etc.). But I've made an important decision. No more hedging. I'm writing a book! I can finally see its shape & contours. Now to get it done!
#MSbooks #LateStuartEngland #BookHistory #QueerBibliography
September 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I’m behind on Shine and finally watched ep 5 tonight. When people started calling it a masterpiece after ep 1, I rolled my eyes. I take it back. This is an f-ing masterpiece! Cinematography. Acting. Script. Politics. Versatility. Love triangle. No #ThaiBL cliches. Just art. Amazing. #BLSeries
September 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Dorothy L. Sayers’ “Have His Carcase” has this lovely description of Peter’s age: “the halcyon period between the self-tormenting exuberance of youth and the fretful carpe diem of approaching senility.” Like Peter, I intend to “extract an Epicurean enjoyment” from this phase of life.
September 4, 2025 at 1:39 AM
My favorite thing about the opening scene of #LoveintheAir is the tiny little barrier the guards have up to prevent trucks from entering the illegal race. My cat could knock it over! 😂😂😂
#ThaiBL #BLSeries #BossNoeul #FortPeat
August 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A couple of weeks ago I felt the urge to reread “Nemesis” by #AgathaChristie. Then I reread “Unnatural Death” by #DorothyLSayers. Then I reread Christie’s “At Bertram’s Hotel.” Next up: “Have His Carcass.” I’m relishing the contrasts in styles and strengths! #books
August 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I’ve been trying to get into Reset but didn’t find the first few eps compelling, but ep 4 has me hooked! Romance. Intrigue. Hissy fits. Complicated pasts. It’s got it all. And #PanPond are great! #ThaiBL #ResettheSeries
July 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A week in Paris was wonderful, and a few days in Bilbao is idyllic!
July 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I’m nearly halfway through rewatching #KinnPorsche again. Clearly it’s my favorite #ThaiBL. But it’s also that we’re clearly not in a great Thai BL moment right now. #Gelboys and #ThamePo were great, but I’m not really feeling any of the current shows. 1/
June 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Just discovered Rennae Stubbs’ podcast, and I love her great analysis. I’ll be listening from now on! #tennis #rolandgarros
June 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This was the best #FrenchOpen since 2013, when both Serena and Rafa won. I’m so happy for Coco and @carlosalcaraz.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My time in the UK was productive: 32 #manuscript miscellanies, commonplace books, & unbound collections at the #BritishLibrary, the V&A, the U of Nottingham, the U of Leeds, & #HolkhamHall. I hope to be back in a year to see 2 I couldn’t see and 2 I want to spend more time with.
May 13, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This photo of #DaouOffroad is a masterpiece of visual storytelling! #ThaiBL
May 2, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I worked with these two beauties yesterday! The brown one is held at the #Victoria&AlbertMuseum. The red one is at the #BritishLibrary. Both are major miscellanies for my project.
May 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I got to spend time with this beautiful late 17th-century manuscript miscellany today!
April 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As I watched Pope Francis’s funeral this morning, I couldn’t help but wonder, “Who wears a bright blue suit to a funeral?!”
April 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM