TJMasters
@tjmasters.bsky.social
Retired schoolteacher now author of mm romantic fiction.
Today (Friday) marks 43 years that this beautiful, funny man has shared my life. Love is a superpower!
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Today (Friday) marks 43 years that this beautiful, funny man has shared my life. Love is a superpower!
Books & Reading #92
The great British novelist W. Somerset Maugham wrote this in his 1940 work Books and You, a collection of essays which he subtitled "A Dissertation Upon Reading" #bookworm #booklover #booknerd #readingislife
The great British novelist W. Somerset Maugham wrote this in his 1940 work Books and You, a collection of essays which he subtitled "A Dissertation Upon Reading" #bookworm #booklover #booknerd #readingislife
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Books & Reading #92
The great British novelist W. Somerset Maugham wrote this in his 1940 work Books and You, a collection of essays which he subtitled "A Dissertation Upon Reading" #bookworm #booklover #booknerd #readingislife
The great British novelist W. Somerset Maugham wrote this in his 1940 work Books and You, a collection of essays which he subtitled "A Dissertation Upon Reading" #bookworm #booklover #booknerd #readingislife
I have just watched the final episode of historian David Olusoga's epic BBC series Empire. In these politically and culturally turbulent times it should be essential viewing especially in all secondary schools. I was really impressed by the balance and breadth of the story #empirewithdavidolusoga
November 23, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I have just watched the final episode of historian David Olusoga's epic BBC series Empire. In these politically and culturally turbulent times it should be essential viewing especially in all secondary schools. I was really impressed by the balance and breadth of the story #empirewithdavidolusoga
Books & Reading #90
This quote comes from the 1987 book Norwegian Wood written by acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingi
This quote comes from the 1987 book Norwegian Wood written by acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingi
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Books & Reading #90
This quote comes from the 1987 book Norwegian Wood written by acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingi
This quote comes from the 1987 book Norwegian Wood written by acclaimed Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingi
Well that was an unexpected visitation for the white stuff here!
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Well that was an unexpected visitation for the white stuff here!
In the beautiful setting of St. Martin-in-Fields, London we are listening to Dame Mary Beard delivering her lecture in the series 'Here I Stand' and reminding us of the awe and wonder of Ancient History imaginatively delivered. #marybeard #stmartininthefields
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In the beautiful setting of St. Martin-in-Fields, London we are listening to Dame Mary Beard delivering her lecture in the series 'Here I Stand' and reminding us of the awe and wonder of Ancient History imaginatively delivered. #marybeard #stmartininthefields
Books & Reading #89
This quote comes from the book, Horseradish by the American author Lemony Snicket. The book is packed full of wise quotes and phrases mostly drawn from the series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
This quote comes from the book, Horseradish by the American author Lemony Snicket. The book is packed full of wise quotes and phrases mostly drawn from the series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
November 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Books & Reading #89
This quote comes from the book, Horseradish by the American author Lemony Snicket. The book is packed full of wise quotes and phrases mostly drawn from the series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
This quote comes from the book, Horseradish by the American author Lemony Snicket. The book is packed full of wise quotes and phrases mostly drawn from the series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
Best reason ever! This simple quote from American novelist Toni Morrison #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Best reason ever! This simple quote from American novelist Toni Morrison #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
Photo dump from our last day in beautiful Barcelona:
1. L'Arc de Triomf
2. Barceloneta beach
3. Torre Glòries
4. Hospital de la Santa Creu I di Sant Pau
1. L'Arc de Triomf
2. Barceloneta beach
3. Torre Glòries
4. Hospital de la Santa Creu I di Sant Pau
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Photo dump from our last day in beautiful Barcelona:
1. L'Arc de Triomf
2. Barceloneta beach
3. Torre Glòries
4. Hospital de la Santa Creu I di Sant Pau
1. L'Arc de Triomf
2. Barceloneta beach
3. Torre Glòries
4. Hospital de la Santa Creu I di Sant Pau
Books & Reading #87
A simple truth from author Matt Haig.
I say rise up and read - read and rise up! #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingislife
A simple truth from author Matt Haig.
I say rise up and read - read and rise up! #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingislife
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Books & Reading #87
A simple truth from author Matt Haig.
I say rise up and read - read and rise up! #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingislife
A simple truth from author Matt Haig.
I say rise up and read - read and rise up! #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingislife
Books & Reading #86
A deep meaning quote from the wonderful African-American novelist and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
A deep meaning quote from the wonderful African-American novelist and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Books & Reading #86
A deep meaning quote from the wonderful African-American novelist and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
A deep meaning quote from the wonderful African-American novelist and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
Day 5 of our cruise brings us to the beautiful port city of Valletta, Malta with all its golden stonework basking in the sunshine. #valletta #vallettamalta☀️⛵️⚓️ #mscworldeuropa
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Day 5 of our cruise brings us to the beautiful port city of Valletta, Malta with all its golden stonework basking in the sunshine. #valletta #vallettamalta☀️⛵️⚓️ #mscworldeuropa
It's November in Sicily where the sky is the deepest blue and the flowers are still showing us every other glorious colour. #sicily #messina #hibiscus🌺
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's November in Sicily where the sky is the deepest blue and the flowers are still showing us every other glorious colour. #sicily #messina #hibiscus🌺
Books & Reading #85
From the consummate writer Alan Bennett. Such truth. #bookstagram #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
From the consummate writer Alan Bennett. Such truth. #bookstagram #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
November 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Books & Reading #85
From the consummate writer Alan Bennett. Such truth. #bookstagram #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
From the consummate writer Alan Bennett. Such truth. #bookstagram #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
Arrived in the Italian port of Genoa but sadly the weather is not our friend today. #mscworldeuropa #italy🇮🇹 #genoa
November 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Arrived in the Italian port of Genoa but sadly the weather is not our friend today. #mscworldeuropa #italy🇮🇹 #genoa
All too brief visit to Marseille today and the wonderful Cathedrale de la Major near the port. #marseille #cathedraldelamajor
November 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
All too brief visit to Marseille today and the wonderful Cathedrale de la Major near the port. #marseille #cathedraldelamajor
Books & Reading #84Wise words from English novelist E.M. Forster. #booknerd #booklover #readingislife #bookworm
November 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Books & Reading #84Wise words from English novelist E.M. Forster. #booknerd #booklover #readingislife #bookworm
Whilst we saw lots of activity when we visited Sagrada Familia yesterday we were unaware of the historical significance of the day. The crowning glory of the Basilica is the central tower of 'Jesus Christ' which will be topped by a 17m tall cross.
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Whilst we saw lots of activity when we visited Sagrada Familia yesterday we were unaware of the historical significance of the day. The crowning glory of the Basilica is the central tower of 'Jesus Christ' which will be topped by a 17m tall cross.
Anyone else guilty of always going for the shiny new book on the top of the pile? #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Anyone else guilty of always going for the shiny new book on the top of the pile? #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
Books & Reading #82
A great quote from that master of the horror novel, Stephen King #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
A great quote from that master of the horror novel, Stephen King #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
October 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Books & Reading #82
A great quote from that master of the horror novel, Stephen King #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
A great quote from that master of the horror novel, Stephen King #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife
Wonderful evening at the Wigmore Hall in central London to hear my dear friend of over 50 years, concert pianist Leslie Howard delivering music by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Liszt.
October 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Wonderful evening at the Wigmore Hall in central London to hear my dear friend of over 50 years, concert pianist Leslie Howard delivering music by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Liszt.
Books & Reading #81
A quote from avid reader Tom Banfield Simple and true! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
A quote from avid reader Tom Banfield Simple and true! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
October 20, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Books & Reading #81
A quote from avid reader Tom Banfield Simple and true! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
A quote from avid reader Tom Banfield Simple and true! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
This winter cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)spent the summer out in our garden but just a week after returning to its place on the bathroom windowsill the first flower buds appeared. It appears that it couldn't wait for Winter or Thanksgiving!
October 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This winter cactus (Schlumbergera truncata)spent the summer out in our garden but just a week after returning to its place on the bathroom windowsill the first flower buds appeared. It appears that it couldn't wait for Winter or Thanksgiving!
Books & Reading #80
This quote from a genius, Albert Einstein, so he should know! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
This quote from a genius, Albert Einstein, so he should know! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
October 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Books & Reading #80
This quote from a genius, Albert Einstein, so he should know! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife
This quote from a genius, Albert Einstein, so he should know! #booknerd #bookworm #booklover #readingislife