Do you latibulate? I do. Usually, with a good book. 😁

If you are at the stage of writing when your first draft mocks you and makes you feel despondent, don't be. No one write a perfect first draft and it takes authors time and effort to shape and polish up those words. #writingtips

This looks amazing. Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery at the British Library From crossing continents by train to navigating archaeological digs, explore how Christie’s adventures sparked unforgettable stories, ideas and characters including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Step into atmospheric spaces inspired by Christie’s world, from a country house and WWI dispensary to an Orient Express-style carriage and West End theatre. Christie fans and aspiring sleuths can hunt for hidden clues and Easter eggs dotted throughout the exhibition. agathachristie.com/en/news/a…

Love this... The joy of reading irrespective of age. An 86-year-old man said learning to read has enabled him to read his and his wife's anniversary cards for the first time in 65 years. Alan Hannay, from Dibden Purlieu, learned to read through the charity Read Easy, which helps adults across the country who struggle with the skill many of us take for granted. Hannay told BBC Radio Solent: "It's changed my whole life, my confidence, changed my family life and everything around me. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwj0…

Many writers ask me how they can improve their writing skills and if I had to give out one #writingtip it would be to write regularly even if for a designated 10 minutes a day. Years ago, I used to write in my lunch hour at work. I would put aside a good 30 minutes just for myself and really embraced that limited creative time.

I love this. What night is van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’? New analysis says it’s in July. Astronomy, weather data, and even letters referencing cicadas indicate he may have painted what the sky looked like around July 22, 1889. popsci.com/science/starry-ni…

It's been a binge TV day. If you haven't watched Winter on ITV, do. It's a great crime series with actor Richard Armitage playing a somewhat maverick forensic pathologist. He's a tortured soul trying to rebuild his own life and interpreting the clues of the bodies that end up on the slab.

Thank goodness the BBC has commissioned season 3 of Ludwig, I have so many questions. Great drama but I don't want to wait until 2027. Have you watched Ludwig?

Just went to see The Haunting of Hill House...what an incredible atmospheric play. Excellent cast too. Characterisation is so important for me as a writer so to be able to glimpse into the backstory of each character and see the how and the why, really developed my connection to them. The special effects were really clever...and intense. #salisbury @WiltsCreative

Such sad news. RIP. Peter May, one of Scotland's most prolific television writers and crime authors, has died at the age of 74. The news of his death was announced by his wife and fellow author Janice Hally, who said she had "no words" to express the loss. May died on Friday at his home in the south of France where he had lived for many years and had been nominated for several awards. He sold about 15 million copies of his books around the world, and the novel he said would be his last - Island of the Dead - is to be published in January 2027. A tribute from close friend and publisher, Jon Riley, said although May had announced his retirement and was looking forward to sharing it with his beloved wife, he found there was one more novel in him. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqy4…

The Book of Birds by Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane has won the 2026 Wainright Prize Book of the Year... Described by the judges as an “utterly beautiful book to treasure”, the book tells the story of 49 British birds, with illustrations by Jackie Morris and words by Robert Macfarlane. It’s a moving call to action and a celebration of UK birdlife rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/…

Yesterday, on @JeremyVineOn5 Jeremy mentioned @JaneCaseyAuthor and her many books so thought would have a look. I tend to listen to books rather than reading because I spend so much time in front of a screen so am starting off with Everything She Didn't Say. Love a good thriller!

I have the new (Agatha Christie) Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley to listen to tonight. Love an audio book as I can sit back, close my eyes and become a part of the story. @agathachristie

Absolutely loved this season of Bookish. Set in post WWII and is well worth a watch if you are looking for cleverly written plots and well-developed characters. You just get drawn into Mark Gatiss's TV detective.

RIP Dolly Parton. Many people will be so sad about this.

What is wrong with people? Children should remain innocent and not be viewed in a sexual way!

Reform MPs do not like to face criticism. Sadly for them, there is so much to criticise.

Out and out racism now being peddled by Reform.

Record 80,000 foreign offenders deported telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08…

You can always tell a coward by the fact that they can be rude to you and then stop you replying. I see you. @potter2207