The focus on Alberta’s oil reserves is reminding me that everyone should read Ducks by Kate Beaton, about her experiences working in the industry there. It might be the best new book I’ve read in the last ten years.

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This live version of 'My Affair' is one of my favourite things of anything. youtu.be/HvRKTd3e-Do

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Why not pay me £999 for my podcast? Here's what you get: 1. My list of ideas for twin names 2. A drawing of your face on the frontispiece of any book for sale in The Works (gel pen only) 3. One of my favourite odd socks 4. My special 0898 number featuring my best karaoke numbers 5. 3 used teabags

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My partner knows me all too well: this new book and a night out at a great vegetarian Indian restaurant were my birthday gifts today. 🎁 🎂

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Final day of London Film Festival 2026 #LFF, reviewing 14th, All Of A Sudden, Pakeezah spank-the-monkey.co.uk/2026/10/19/s...

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