Alex Johnson
Writer of non-fiction books (latest: When Books Go Bad). Online editor at Fine Books magazine, columnist at the Idler. Coined term "shedworking". Half-decent snooker player. thewritinghut.substack.com
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- Sad news about John Virgo, the voice of 21st century snooker.
- Reposted by Alex JohnsonEveryday Ladybird things The sweet shop (1967) Artist: Kenneth Inns
- Just read that Gareth Southgate is a contender to be the new Watford manager #hahahahahahahaha
- Reposted by Alex Johnson“When we see the hazel catkins turn yellow, we know that spring is not far off” Writer: EL Grant Watson Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
- 4th and final batch of 2026 marmalade completed. That's 28 jars in total, so hopefully will see us through until Christmas.
- Reposted by Alex JohnsonGeorgia Fort, an independent journalist and vice president of the Minnesota NABJ chapter, was also arrested by federal agents this morning I was sent this video of agents at her door:
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- Some excellent things here. Just snapped up Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel by Mark Hussey which I've had my eye on for a bit.
- My latest book 'When Books Go Bad' is officially published in Australia at the weekend. This is how the excellent distributors New South Books celebrated its launch - I've been writing books for 15 years now and I think this is my favourite piece of promotion material in all that time.
- Reposted by Alex JohnsonOther work by the Ladybird artists ‘Early Evening’ Artist: Ronald Lampitt Magazine cover, 1948
- I'm here to tell you that haggis leftovers make a very tasty soup.
- One for The Dance to the Music of Time fans
- Reposted by Alex JohnsonOther work of the Ladybird artists. The park in winter Artist: SR Badmin
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- Reposted by Alex JohnsonOther work by the Ladybird artists. ‘January’ (1958) Artist: Ronald Lampitt
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- An appropriate time to mention that my recent book 100 Words for Rain (published by The National Trust) has plenty of information about rain, weather lore such as the indisputable fact that when cats sneeze it is a sign of rain, and other weather in general. Available wherever decent books are sold.
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- First batch of marmalade constructed. Doing smaller batches this year to hopefully improve the set. Feeling good about this lot.
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- New figures for last year listing how many people took out my books from libraries show Shed Manual (published by Haynes) in first place, with How To Give Your Child A Lifelong Love of Reading (@blpublishing.bsky.social) a smidgeon behind, and then Rooms of Their Own (@quartobooksuk.bsky.social).
- Reposted by Alex JohnsonA massive "Hands off Greenland" protest is happening right now in Copenhagen to demonstrate against Trump's threats. "The aim is to send a clear and unified message of respect for Greenland's democracy," organisers said. “Respect for Greenland, respect for Greenlanders, respect for Denmark.”
- Reposted by Alex JohnsonLadybird book in the spotlight. The Story of Newspapers, 1969 Artist: Ron Embleton
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- Just had occasion to nip back swiftly to Twitter/X after about a year away. Jings, it's become even bleaker than I remembered.
- Looking forward very much to this. Out March 26.
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- Reposted by Alex JohnsonOther work of the Ladybird artists. ‘Kentish Farm’ Artist: Ronald Lampitt
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- @annaminton.bsky.social Booking is now open for Queen's Historians Dinner on March 21 www.queens.ox.ac.uk/events/histo...
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- Reposted by Alex JohnsonI just recently heard from my local book seller, that people selecting her book shop as their nominated store meant half of her January rent was covered! Such a big impact for a small business in an quiet area.
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