Claire
@thechesilbeach.bsky.social
Love visiting Chesil Beach and reading books. In fact, I’ve probably got my head in a book while you’re reading this.
⬆️And yes, this is my Backlisted bookshelf. ⬆️
⬆️And yes, this is my Backlisted bookshelf. ⬆️
I haven’t read this yet, but the only reference I have ever heard to Spirogyra before now was in the Millennium episode of dinnerladies. Will read now to expand my knowledge!
December 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I haven’t read this yet, but the only reference I have ever heard to Spirogyra before now was in the Millennium episode of dinnerladies. Will read now to expand my knowledge!
I made sure I was finished by 10am!
December 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I made sure I was finished by 10am!
And Kate Winslet doesn’t correct him. Furious.
December 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
And Kate Winslet doesn’t correct him. Furious.
If you do end up crowdfunding yourself, you got at least one supporter in me.
December 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
If you do end up crowdfunding yourself, you got at least one supporter in me.
I clicked. I read. I added some books to my wishlist. Thank you.
December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I clicked. I read. I added some books to my wishlist. Thank you.
It was 35 years for me this summer. Honestly, never missed it either.
December 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It was 35 years for me this summer. Honestly, never missed it either.
Thank you! I will definitely keep a look out for this
December 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thank you! I will definitely keep a look out for this
Sorry it’s been so shit. Wish there was something I could do to improve it. Unfortunately we all just have to keep on buggering on through it all. Take care, and know that us weird friendly internet acquaintances appreciate you xx
Here’s hoping for a better 2026.
Here’s hoping for a better 2026.
December 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Sorry it’s been so shit. Wish there was something I could do to improve it. Unfortunately we all just have to keep on buggering on through it all. Take care, and know that us weird friendly internet acquaintances appreciate you xx
Here’s hoping for a better 2026.
Here’s hoping for a better 2026.
I love Posy Simmonds! I think Tamara Drewe is my favourite but Cassandra Drake is up there too.
December 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I love Posy Simmonds! I think Tamara Drewe is my favourite but Cassandra Drake is up there too.
I’d have to go for a song from Muppet Christmas Carol … maybe It Feels Like Christmas?
December 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I’d have to go for a song from Muppet Christmas Carol … maybe It Feels Like Christmas?
It’s also on Comedy Central every single day.
December 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It’s also on Comedy Central every single day.
… Not gonna lie, I squealed when I opened the parcel and saw it was the proof of the next Ali Smith novel! I can’t believe how lucky I am!
December 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
… Not gonna lie, I squealed when I opened the parcel and saw it was the proof of the next Ali Smith novel! I can’t believe how lucky I am!
… and I would be the first customer in the shop at least once in the run up to Christmas but they didn’t want to leave it to chance for me to get a particular proof. They very kindly gave me a parcel to open on the first of December …
December 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM
… and I would be the first customer in the shop at least once in the run up to Christmas but they didn’t want to leave it to chance for me to get a particular proof. They very kindly gave me a parcel to open on the first of December …
I try to save it for closer to Christmas, but it is an essential film in the festive season
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I try to save it for closer to Christmas, but it is an essential film in the festive season
It was! She’s a demon when it comes to recommendations 😂
November 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
It was! She’s a demon when it comes to recommendations 😂
I’ve just started A History of England in 25 poems today for Catherine’s Time Travel Advent on Instagram!
November 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I’ve just started A History of England in 25 poems today for Catherine’s Time Travel Advent on Instagram!
I feel like it’s probably a pause, and we’ll be back with season two eventually!
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I feel like it’s probably a pause, and we’ll be back with season two eventually!
Well I’ll add my voice to this too then. Maybe Ludo and the Star Horse could get the full Backlisted treatment.
November 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Well I’ll add my voice to this too then. Maybe Ludo and the Star Horse could get the full Backlisted treatment.