LiatheBookwyrm
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Out of spite. I will continue to care out of spite.
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do we know for sure if Lenore is dead or is that guy in The Raven just handling a breakup really badly -R
November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
do we know for sure if Lenore is dead or is that guy in The Raven just handling a breakup really badly -R
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Triptych by Kawanabe Kyōsai depicting a battle of frogs, 1864.
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Kyōsai is considered both Japan’s first political caricaturist and one of the first authors of a manga magazine (Eshunbun Nipponchi).
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Prints to buy here: https://publicdomainreview.org/shop/fine-art-prints/artist/kawanabe-kyosai
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Kyōsai is considered both Japan’s first political caricaturist and one of the first authors of a manga magazine (Eshunbun Nipponchi).
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Prints to buy here: https://publicdomainreview.org/shop/fine-art-prints/artist/kawanabe-kyosai
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Triptych by Kawanabe Kyōsai depicting a battle of frogs, 1864.
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Kyōsai is considered both Japan’s first political caricaturist and one of the first authors of a manga magazine (Eshunbun Nipponchi).
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Prints to buy here: https://publicdomainreview.org/shop/fine-art-prints/artist/kawanabe-kyosai
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Kyōsai is considered both Japan’s first political caricaturist and one of the first authors of a manga magazine (Eshunbun Nipponchi).
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Prints to buy here: https://publicdomainreview.org/shop/fine-art-prints/artist/kawanabe-kyosai
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Try copyrighting the Fair Folk, I dare you.
Turning into my father one "the problem is no one reads enough books these days" grumble at a time
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Try copyrighting the Fair Folk, I dare you.
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Albert Alberg's Frost Flowers on the Window (1899) communicates a “new, truly great discovery”, that frost is able to make “ice photographs”, expressing the form of objects near it — https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/frost-flowers
(Image: ca. 1905 photograph of frost by Wilson Bentley)
(Image: ca. 1905 photograph of frost by Wilson Bentley)
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Albert Alberg's Frost Flowers on the Window (1899) communicates a “new, truly great discovery”, that frost is able to make “ice photographs”, expressing the form of objects near it — https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/frost-flowers
(Image: ca. 1905 photograph of frost by Wilson Bentley)
(Image: ca. 1905 photograph of frost by Wilson Bentley)
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It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
-adds to the To-Read mountain-
I have read quite a few of these books, a good selection to buy or give for xmas gifts!
Folklore lovers have had a bumper autumn so far with all these fantastic new book releases!
Retellings and history; ghosts, music, monsters, witches and folklorists ❤️
Happy #FolkloreFriday #Booksky!
Retellings and history; ghosts, music, monsters, witches and folklorists ❤️
Happy #FolkloreFriday #Booksky!
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
-adds to the To-Read mountain-
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Tutivillus Is Watching You
For medieval scribes, mistakes couldn’t be easily shrugged off, as Tutivillus, the stickler demon, was always looking over their shoulders.
By: Amelia Soth
daily.jstor.org/tutivillus-i...
At PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#books #old_manuscripts
For medieval scribes, mistakes couldn’t be easily shrugged off, as Tutivillus, the stickler demon, was always looking over their shoulders.
By: Amelia Soth
daily.jstor.org/tutivillus-i...
At PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#books #old_manuscripts
November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Tutivillus Is Watching You
For medieval scribes, mistakes couldn’t be easily shrugged off, as Tutivillus, the stickler demon, was always looking over their shoulders.
By: Amelia Soth
daily.jstor.org/tutivillus-i...
At PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#books #old_manuscripts
For medieval scribes, mistakes couldn’t be easily shrugged off, as Tutivillus, the stickler demon, was always looking over their shoulders.
By: Amelia Soth
daily.jstor.org/tutivillus-i...
At PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#books #old_manuscripts
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This creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe from 1651 is simple and definitely worth a spot on your Thanksgiving table. youtu.be/mGex4p9bwkU?...
A 375 Year Old French Recipe for Pumpkin Soup
YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe from 1651 is simple and definitely worth a spot on your Thanksgiving table. youtu.be/mGex4p9bwkU?...
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The winter illuminations in Osaka have giant light-up takoyaki 😂
There's a round-up of winter illuminations in my Japan News video - along with gorgeous autumn foliage light-ups: youtu.be/1tNJfOok_0s
There's a round-up of winter illuminations in my Japan News video - along with gorgeous autumn foliage light-ups: youtu.be/1tNJfOok_0s
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The winter illuminations in Osaka have giant light-up takoyaki 😂
There's a round-up of winter illuminations in my Japan News video - along with gorgeous autumn foliage light-ups: youtu.be/1tNJfOok_0s
There's a round-up of winter illuminations in my Japan News video - along with gorgeous autumn foliage light-ups: youtu.be/1tNJfOok_0s
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Yesterday was Bram Stoker’s 178th birthday! 🎂 Author of THE LADY OF THE SHROUD, THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM, and, of course, the iconic DRACULA. 🧛
Read the 1899 public-domain edition here ⤵️
archive.org/details/drac...
Read the 1899 public-domain edition here ⤵️
archive.org/details/drac...
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Yesterday was Bram Stoker’s 178th birthday! 🎂 Author of THE LADY OF THE SHROUD, THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM, and, of course, the iconic DRACULA. 🧛
Read the 1899 public-domain edition here ⤵️
archive.org/details/drac...
Read the 1899 public-domain edition here ⤵️
archive.org/details/drac...
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Sit with a cup of old gown (or breaky-leg) and unbetty the lexical rooters of Victorian street slang: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/dictionary-of-modern-slang/
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Sit with a cup of old gown (or breaky-leg) and unbetty the lexical rooters of Victorian street slang: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/dictionary-of-modern-slang/
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🎃 #HappyHalloween! 🎃
“” The night was as black… As the cauldron bubbled an eldritch voice shrieked: “When shall we three meet again?”
There was a pause.
Finally another voice said, in far more ordinary tones: “Well, I can do next Tuesday.” — WS, #TerryPratchett
#Halloween #TerryPratchettQuote
“” The night was as black… As the cauldron bubbled an eldritch voice shrieked: “When shall we three meet again?”
There was a pause.
Finally another voice said, in far more ordinary tones: “Well, I can do next Tuesday.” — WS, #TerryPratchett
#Halloween #TerryPratchettQuote
October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🎃 #HappyHalloween! 🎃
“” The night was as black… As the cauldron bubbled an eldritch voice shrieked: “When shall we three meet again?”
There was a pause.
Finally another voice said, in far more ordinary tones: “Well, I can do next Tuesday.” — WS, #TerryPratchett
#Halloween #TerryPratchettQuote
“” The night was as black… As the cauldron bubbled an eldritch voice shrieked: “When shall we three meet again?”
There was a pause.
Finally another voice said, in far more ordinary tones: “Well, I can do next Tuesday.” — WS, #TerryPratchett
#Halloween #TerryPratchettQuote
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Unfortunate juxtaposition…
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Unfortunate juxtaposition…
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It's #NationalSandwichDay! Celebrate with a peruse through the 1909 classic The Up-To-Date Sandwich Book: 400 Ways to Make a Sandwich, which includes such delights as Fudge Sandwich, Dyspeptic Sandwich, and Whipped Cream Sandwich: publicdomainreview.org/collection/t... #otd #OnThisDay
November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It's #NationalSandwichDay! Celebrate with a peruse through the 1909 classic The Up-To-Date Sandwich Book: 400 Ways to Make a Sandwich, which includes such delights as Fudge Sandwich, Dyspeptic Sandwich, and Whipped Cream Sandwich: publicdomainreview.org/collection/t... #otd #OnThisDay
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In #FiveThings Julie discusses fanzines, databases, and the Murderbot Diaries. Read more on otw-news.org/2dxsvvx5
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In #FiveThings Julie discusses fanzines, databases, and the Murderbot Diaries. Read more on otw-news.org/2dxsvvx5
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Brewing Controversy: How Coffee Sparked Fierce Debate in the 16th-Century
"A bitter new drink swept through the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in the early 1500s...."
www.medievalists.net/2025/09/brew...
Books about coffee at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#beverages #history
"A bitter new drink swept through the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in the early 1500s...."
www.medievalists.net/2025/09/brew...
Books about coffee at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#beverages #history
November 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Brewing Controversy: How Coffee Sparked Fierce Debate in the 16th-Century
"A bitter new drink swept through the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in the early 1500s...."
www.medievalists.net/2025/09/brew...
Books about coffee at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#beverages #history
"A bitter new drink swept through the holy cities of Mecca and Medina in the early 1500s...."
www.medievalists.net/2025/09/brew...
Books about coffee at PG:
www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje...
#beverages #history
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Sun and moon in pageant, from a 1596 manuscript about the eight lavish pageants held for the christening of Princess Elisabeth of Hesse, 1596.
One of 900+ prints available to buy from our online shop: https://publicdomainreview.org/product/sun-and-moon-in-pageant/
One of 900+ prints available to buy from our online shop: https://publicdomainreview.org/product/sun-and-moon-in-pageant/
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sun and moon in pageant, from a 1596 manuscript about the eight lavish pageants held for the christening of Princess Elisabeth of Hesse, 1596.
One of 900+ prints available to buy from our online shop: https://publicdomainreview.org/product/sun-and-moon-in-pageant/
One of 900+ prints available to buy from our online shop: https://publicdomainreview.org/product/sun-and-moon-in-pageant/
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Tonight!
It’s your last chance to book for this online talk with Dan Harms on British Grimoires, witch bottles, fairies and more
bit.ly/flaevents
It’s your last chance to book for this online talk with Dan Harms on British Grimoires, witch bottles, fairies and more
bit.ly/flaevents
Just a few days left to book a ticket for our online talk this Saturday. Daniel Harms will be discussing British Grimoires and their place in our folklore.
Tickets are just £5 and include access to a recording of the event, which starts live at 7:30pm
Book now at bit.ly/flaevents
Tickets are just £5 and include access to a recording of the event, which starts live at 7:30pm
Book now at bit.ly/flaevents
October 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Tonight!
It’s your last chance to book for this online talk with Dan Harms on British Grimoires, witch bottles, fairies and more
bit.ly/flaevents
It’s your last chance to book for this online talk with Dan Harms on British Grimoires, witch bottles, fairies and more
bit.ly/flaevents
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James Jean’s art for Guillermo del Toro’s @realgdt.bsky.social @netflix.com #Frankenstein feels like beauty stitched with sorrow — just breathtaking.
October 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
James Jean’s art for Guillermo del Toro’s @realgdt.bsky.social @netflix.com #Frankenstein feels like beauty stitched with sorrow — just breathtaking.
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It's Ace Week!
a person holding a purple and black flag in a grassy field
Alt: a person holding a ginormous ace flag in a grassy field
media.tenor.com
October 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's Ace Week!
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October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Lost chapter of world's first novel found in Japanese storeroom
A fifth part of The Tale of Genji, which was completed around 1010 by a woman later named Murasaki Shikibu, has been found in a house in Tokyo
by Alison Flood
www.theguardian.com/books/2019/o...
thanks @satorukun0530.bsky.social
A fifth part of The Tale of Genji, which was completed around 1010 by a woman later named Murasaki Shikibu, has been found in a house in Tokyo
by Alison Flood
www.theguardian.com/books/2019/o...
thanks @satorukun0530.bsky.social
Lost chapter of world's first novel found in Japanese storeroom
A fifth part of The Tale of Genji, which was completed around 1010 by a woman later named Murasaki Shikibu, has been found in a house in Tokyo
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Lost chapter of world's first novel found in Japanese storeroom
A fifth part of The Tale of Genji, which was completed around 1010 by a woman later named Murasaki Shikibu, has been found in a house in Tokyo
by Alison Flood
www.theguardian.com/books/2019/o...
thanks @satorukun0530.bsky.social
A fifth part of The Tale of Genji, which was completed around 1010 by a woman later named Murasaki Shikibu, has been found in a house in Tokyo
by Alison Flood
www.theguardian.com/books/2019/o...
thanks @satorukun0530.bsky.social
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#OnThisDay in 1849, Edgar Allan Poe passed away under mysterious circumstances. Of all the artists who gave life to Poe's macabre tales over the years, perhaps none captured them quite so brilliantly as the Irish artist Harry Clarke: publicdomainreview.org/collection/h... #OTD #EdgarAllanPoe
October 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#OnThisDay in 1849, Edgar Allan Poe passed away under mysterious circumstances. Of all the artists who gave life to Poe's macabre tales over the years, perhaps none captured them quite so brilliantly as the Irish artist Harry Clarke: publicdomainreview.org/collection/h... #OTD #EdgarAllanPoe
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