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Shrada
@shrada.bsky.social
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slow bibliophile | book pusher | high fiver
Lover of wind turbines, chinooks, and the sea.
🇳🇵🇬🇧 based in Oxfordshire

📚 #CurrentlyReading
📖 #WildDarkShore
🎧 #ARiverEnchanted
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Yes the obsession continues. I’ve lost count of the #Reheats and probably know the script by heart.
And I took a break from the world in chaos and my current book to read #HeatedRivalry and it was gorgeous. Man I love #IlyaAndShane, so much!

#Hollanov #DownTheRabbitHole
A paperback novel with a bookmark next to it. The book is Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid the cover has an illustration of two, rival, male hockey players on the ice in a face off. The book mark has an illustration of a loon bird and the words ‘Stupid Canadian wolf bird’
January 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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I will not apologise for who I have become.

#HeatedRivalry #IlyaAndShaneForever #DownTheRabbitHole
Two paperback novels are held up against a mustard yellow wall, Heated Rivalry and the Long Game by Rachel Reid. The covers feature illustration of the same pair of male ice hockey players on the ice.
January 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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I’m reading Wild Dark Shore and although only a few chapters in I already know it’s going to be excellent, just like Migrations.
A paperback copy of novel Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy is on frosty grass. The cover has an image of a stormy scene and the text is in white and orange.
January 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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I’m reading and loving #HeartTheLover so, so good 🥰
A hardback edition of the novel, Heart the Lover by Lily King. The cover is bright orange with white and black text and an illustration of a crying face.
January 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Meant to be going to London tonight to see Lauren Lyle and Alexander Arnold in #MostFavoured but Storm Goretti is trying to scupper my plans. I could risk it - I'll probably get to London but I might not be able to get home.

Gah. What to do.
Screenshot of a travel arning alert.
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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We dashed over to see ‘The Beam’ tonight, a vertical pillar of light (as high as 8km) to mark the 80th anniversary of Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
We felt like we were in Tron or Star Wars. It was a lovely little adventure to start the year 💜
‘The Beam’ - a vertical pillar of light (as high as 8km) to mark the 80th anniversary of Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. In this shot the light is purple ‘The Beam’ - a vertical pillar of light (as high as 8km) to mark the 80th anniversary of Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. In this image the beam is green A close up of ‘The Beam’ - vertical pillar of light (as high as 8km) to mark the 80th anniversary of Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The beam is purple and there are stars in the background
January 1, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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2025 was a hellish year, it honestly felt like it might not end. I know it’s felt that way for a lot of people, but here we are, a new year.
I don’t do resolutions instead I hope that 2026 is kind to you friends. Look for those glimmers, look for the light, tell your people that you love them 💫💜
Sunset - pink clouds in a blue sky with silhouettes of trees and rooftops
January 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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You know what’s lovely?
Getting an unexpected kudos on the only fic you wrote, years after you wrote it. Warms the cockles of my heart! 💖
Screenshot of a phone home screen showing green mountains and blue sky (The Three Sisters of Glencoe, Scotland). At the bottom there is a notification from Archive of Our Own, the fan fiction platform, saying ‘You’ve got kudos!’
December 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Hey @dannnniiii.bsky.social I realise it's a day late but y'know me & how disorganised I am!
Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍹and hoping the year ahead is jam packed with fun and adventure, cons and concerts and good times with your besties.
Thanks for being such a light in this world 🫶🏽
December 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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New reads

📖 #TheCoastRoad - Irish storytellers never let me down so I have high hopes for this
🎧 #TheRebelWitch - sequel to the Crimson Moth and so far it’s the escapism I was seeking

What are you reading friends?

#CurrentlyReading #BookSky 📚💙
Paperback copy of the novel The Coast Road by Alan Murrin held up against a grassy field and the sea and sky. The cover of the back features a photo of a woman lying in bed and looking out of the window at a coastal view. Screenshot from audiobook app Libby showing the novel The Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli. The cover features a crimson moth surrounded by white roses.
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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These last few months have been tough. Could be grief, depression or perimenopause. Perhaps all of it, maybe I’m just wired this way but I’ve been feeling so down & negative
Looking for the glimmers to keep me going. Night sky from my garden, solo coffee & cake, flowers blooming despite the frost 💜
Clouds and stars in a night sky A table with a bright red tablecloth with blue paisley patterns. On it, a big latte and a plate with a slice of sour cream and berries cake. White daisy-like flowers and greenery
November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Happy Birthday Laura. And while I hated the thought of turning 40 I reckon it turned out to be pretty good! Hope all your birthday wishes come true 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍾
November 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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You know that @ladyjane.bsky.social she’s a right gem ✨
Thanks for being so darn lovely Janie 😘
Actress Caitríona Balfe dressed in character Claire Fraser in Outlander. The image has been edited so that Caitríona is clasping a big bunch of heart emojis.
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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I didn’t need it so I didn’t buy it but oh these vintage Arden Shakespeare editions are so beautiful 😍

#Macbeth #BookSky 📚💙
A vintage Arden Shakespeare paperback of Macbeth. The cover features a black and white line illustration with blocks of red with black text.
October 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Folks, if you get the chance, do go and watch I swear. It’s about Scottish #TouretteSyndrome campaigner John Davidson.
This film is so full of heart and the cast are incredible. I cried pretty much the whole way through but laughed a lot too. My heart feels bigger for seeing it 💙
Poster for the film, I swear about the life of Scottish campaigner John Davidson who has Tourette syndrome. The text is white on a sky blue background and features lead actor Robert Aramayo and 4 other characters from the film.
October 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Wore my new #Joanie jumper today and the pharmacist complimented me 🥰 she also told me her colleague met her husband at a book club, isn’t that lovely?
Im too awkward to join a book club irl. But, I love this jumper. A lot 💜
An Asian female (her face hidden) wearing a red jumper with white lettering saying ‘Book Club’
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Sláinte ☕️
Actors Sam Heughan and David Berry in costume for their characters Jamie Fraser and Lord John Grey in the tv show Outlander
October 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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@ladyjane.bsky.social I too am seven shades of knackered. Hope you have some good coffee to see you through x
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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This close…I was thiiiiiis close! 😭😭😭
Actress Caitríona Balfe smiling.
October 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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I’ve just started All the Colours of the Dark and am enjoying it so far.
A paperback novel is held up against a background of green leaves and hedges. The book is All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whittaker and has white text with an image of pine trees and a body of water with clouds. The colours are mainly purples and sunset.
October 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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@kris-olandmore.bsky.social HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you lovely. Hope you have loads of lovely celebrations planned and that all your birthday wishes come true 🎉🎁🥳🎂🍾
October 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Haven’t been to the theatre in an age and man was this an incredible play to break the drought. Intelligent, hilarious, steamy, compelling. And two leads who were breathtaking.
Bravo to everyone involved with #BornWithTeeth 👏🏽💐👏🏽💐👏🏽

#NcutiGatwa #EdwardBluemel
A theatre programme for the play Born With Teeth with actors Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel is held up against the seats and backdrop at the Wyndham Theatre in London.
October 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Not managed to read a physical book since Dad died but torn through several audiobooks.
Decided to put Emperor of Gladness down & try another time.
Started All the Colours of the Dark. Chapters are short so hoping to see it through.

What are you reading friends? ☺️

#BookSky 📚💙 #CurrentlyReading
A paperback novel is held up against a background of green leaves and hedges. The book is All the Colours of the Dark by Chris Whittaker and has white text with an image of pine trees and a body of water with clouds. The colours are mainly purples and sunset.
October 3, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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In grim times I love to rewatch beloved stories for comfort and I’ve rewatched 2007 #Persuasion so many times already this year! The Netflix adaptation with Dakota was utterly shocking. And the Ciaran Hindes one is fine but we need something new so please someone make a new and worthy Persuasion 🙏🏽
Actors Rupert Penry-Jones and Sally Hawkins as Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliott in the 2007 BBC adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion.
September 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Happy Birthday lovely 🥳
September 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM