Charlotte
@lottiegarbett.bsky.social
30, from the UK. Mum, wife, reader, sometimes writer, knitter, crocheter, allotment newbie. Morticia Addams wannabe.
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For centuries, a “gossip” was a woman who attended another woman's delivery. The word was a corruption of “god-sib” or “god-sibling,” meaning “sister in the Lord.” The gossips offered support to mother & midwife. Only later did it become derogatory.
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
January 13, 2026 at 9:46 AM
For centuries, a “gossip” was a woman who attended another woman's delivery. The word was a corruption of “god-sib” or “god-sibling,” meaning “sister in the Lord.” The gossips offered support to mother & midwife. Only later did it become derogatory.
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
More info: www.historyextra.com/period/gener...
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This evening's thought to ponder from Maggies Farm
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM
This evening's thought to ponder from Maggies Farm
Same with Britain. This is the bit that hits hard for me. They wouldn’t even notice.
I say his gently, but…
There’s something unspeakably shameful The United States letting people go hungry.
Not because its government doesn’t fix it —
but because tomorrow a few private Americans could, and never notice the cost.
That’s the part that sits wrong.
There’s something unspeakably shameful The United States letting people go hungry.
Not because its government doesn’t fix it —
but because tomorrow a few private Americans could, and never notice the cost.
That’s the part that sits wrong.
December 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Same with Britain. This is the bit that hits hard for me. They wouldn’t even notice.
Who knew you could cook Brie in the air fryer and why didn’t you tell me?
December 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Who knew you could cook Brie in the air fryer and why didn’t you tell me?
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Making friends with whoever has to look at the free text field on YouGov polls
December 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Making friends with whoever has to look at the free text field on YouGov polls
Jokes on everyone who said I’d get more right wing as I got older bc nah
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Jokes on everyone who said I’d get more right wing as I got older bc nah
I don’t know who needs to hear this but Black Friday sales in countries that don’t celebrate thanksgiving? It’s just late stage capitalism. It’s boring, I’m done with it.
It’s not multiculturalism, it’s monoculturism and it’s dull.
It’s not multiculturalism, it’s monoculturism and it’s dull.
November 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but Black Friday sales in countries that don’t celebrate thanksgiving? It’s just late stage capitalism. It’s boring, I’m done with it.
It’s not multiculturalism, it’s monoculturism and it’s dull.
It’s not multiculturalism, it’s monoculturism and it’s dull.
London was great as always! Got some Christmas shopping done, and saw the sinister minister @revpeterlaws.bsky.social talk about ghosts and why we’re all obsessed with them. Got another book for the endless TBR list, of course.
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
London was great as always! Got some Christmas shopping done, and saw the sinister minister @revpeterlaws.bsky.social talk about ghosts and why we’re all obsessed with them. Got another book for the endless TBR list, of course.
I always forget how whack London time is. What do you mean the stores don’t open until 11:30. Yes I’m aware it’s Sunday, that’s why I’m here!
November 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I always forget how whack London time is. What do you mean the stores don’t open until 11:30. Yes I’m aware it’s Sunday, that’s why I’m here!
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“Libraries 📚 literally aren't just a place to obtain books for free.
They're one of the few public spaces left in our society where you're allowed to exist without the expectation of spending money.”
~Amanda Killiar
They're one of the few public spaces left in our society where you're allowed to exist without the expectation of spending money.”
~Amanda Killiar
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
“Libraries 📚 literally aren't just a place to obtain books for free.
They're one of the few public spaces left in our society where you're allowed to exist without the expectation of spending money.”
~Amanda Killiar
They're one of the few public spaces left in our society where you're allowed to exist without the expectation of spending money.”
~Amanda Killiar
Forgot my Kindle. I’ll have to read my backup book on my lunch break, which is sort of exciting. I’ve been meaning to start it for ages.
October 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Forgot my Kindle. I’ll have to read my backup book on my lunch break, which is sort of exciting. I’ve been meaning to start it for ages.
I was an English teacher a few years back, and this was a form reader for year 9 students.
Side note: if anyone bans a book, read it and see what all the fuss was about.
Side note: if anyone bans a book, read it and see what all the fuss was about.
‘Bans are disheartening’: US author criticises Dorset school’s removal of her book about race
‘Bans are disheartening’: US author criticises Dorset school’s removal of her book about race
Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give was taken off year 10 reading list at Budmouth Academy after parent complained
A bestselling black American author has condemned a Dorset school’s decision to drop her critically acclaimed novel from a reading list.
Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give was removed from Budmouth Academy’s year 10 reading list after a complaint from a parent. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I was an English teacher a few years back, and this was a form reader for year 9 students.
Side note: if anyone bans a book, read it and see what all the fuss was about.
Side note: if anyone bans a book, read it and see what all the fuss was about.
The corporate lunch break ™️ #BookSky #currentlyreading
October 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The corporate lunch break ™️ #BookSky #currentlyreading
New #currentread #cr is #Bunny by #MonaAwad. Little bit scared as I know it’s a booktok book and that isn’t really my vibe 😅 great so far though! #booksky
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
New #currentread #cr is #Bunny by #MonaAwad. Little bit scared as I know it’s a booktok book and that isn’t really my vibe 😅 great so far though! #booksky
Nice trip out this evening to see the new Schwartzman centre at Oxford Uni (my sister @sophielibrary.bsky.social is part of the library team)! Had to say hi to my pal Tolkien, of course.
September 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Nice trip out this evening to see the new Schwartzman centre at Oxford Uni (my sister @sophielibrary.bsky.social is part of the library team)! Had to say hi to my pal Tolkien, of course.
I love a book club, so I’ve joined a digital one. This read is for the Blood Stains & Bookmarks club on Fable. fable.co/club/blood-s... #booksky #bookclub #fable
September 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I love a book club, so I’ve joined a digital one. This read is for the Blood Stains & Bookmarks club on Fable. fable.co/club/blood-s... #booksky #bookclub #fable
Just signed my daughter up to the baby bear “the bear can read” club. Can’t wait to try those books out at bedtime tonight! #oxforduniversitypress #thebearcanread #babybear #booksky
September 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Just signed my daughter up to the baby bear “the bear can read” club. Can’t wait to try those books out at bedtime tonight! #oxforduniversitypress #thebearcanread #babybear #booksky
She loves the zoo pasta!!!
September 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
She loves the zoo pasta!!!
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Publishing today!
From village rituals and fairytales to UFOs and fanfiction, witches, wizards and wickermen, British folklore is a living tradition that continues on.
Available from all good bookshops and online now.
@cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
@odavies9.bsky.social
#folklore #booksky
From village rituals and fairytales to UFOs and fanfiction, witches, wizards and wickermen, British folklore is a living tradition that continues on.
Available from all good bookshops and online now.
@cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
@odavies9.bsky.social
#folklore #booksky
September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Publishing today!
From village rituals and fairytales to UFOs and fanfiction, witches, wizards and wickermen, British folklore is a living tradition that continues on.
Available from all good bookshops and online now.
@cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
@odavies9.bsky.social
#folklore #booksky
From village rituals and fairytales to UFOs and fanfiction, witches, wizards and wickermen, British folklore is a living tradition that continues on.
Available from all good bookshops and online now.
@cerihoulbrook.bsky.social
@odavies9.bsky.social
#folklore #booksky
It’s spa day 🧖♀️my friend booked a facial for me for my birthday with a cream tea to follow. Feeling truly spoilt!
September 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
It’s spa day 🧖♀️my friend booked a facial for me for my birthday with a cream tea to follow. Feeling truly spoilt!
If you do fable, and like horror, fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction etc, let’s be friends there. And here. fable.co/lottie-14429... #booksky #fable
fable.co
September 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you do fable, and like horror, fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction etc, let’s be friends there. And here. fable.co/lottie-14429... #booksky #fable
Currently my favourite bit of the day. Being cosy with this one before her bedtime.
September 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Currently my favourite bit of the day. Being cosy with this one before her bedtime.