Colin Murtagh
@colinmurtagh
Old Analytical Chemist, loves his books, Prog Rock fan. From Glasgow now living in Wales. Follower of SMFC, supporter of British Fantasy Society Photo by @giorgiotrovato unsplash.com
I so love it when I get book post from @okcomics.bsky.social, the finest comic shop in the UK.
Oooh. Book post from the nice people at Blackwells and the sore signing hand of @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social
Books read in 2026 The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris A glorious beautiful poetical look at 49 UK species. If you have any interest in art or nature, you need this book 5 ⭐ Full review on Goodreads www.goodreads.com/review/show/... #booksky 📚
Was in Liverpool today and they were giving these away. Enough seeds to cover 2 sq m of land. Will be getting these sowen soon. Its a lovely idea by Liverpool One
So I had problems making my mind up about two prints so ended up getting them both. This is @jfcarvedinks on Instagram. Two different styles, both beautiful 3/3
Then there was the print from Matt Hooper, @hupalinocuts on Instagram. This so reminded me of my cat, especially against the sides of the couch 2/3
Had a wonderful time at the Chester Print Fair today, may have spent too much, but saw some wonderful artists. Got some new stuff up on wall. First up @jontofski.bsky.social 1/3
Book post this morning. First time I have used Goldboro books and very impressed with the packaging and a cover on the dust cover. Just need some reading time now
Now here's a band I never thought I'd get to see, so looking forward to this gig. www.ticketsource.com/the-moldbook...
An old friend of mine, Jim Wheelock, passed away a few days ago. Been a few years since I've seen him, but have wonderful memories of him. His last few years were rough, I hope he's at peace now
What a book post today. Wymer press had a sale on, and finally picked up the massive @scarredforlife.bsky.social book. My poor postman
Didn't get to go to the #lego store for my Birthday so went today. May have slightly over done it.
Two little weekend builds. One #lego. One not. Got to say for a cheap couple of kits the lamp and books came together well. And the bulb in the lamp does work
Book post part the Second Been away for a few days, but a couple of interesting things to come back to. Secondly, the newest Stuart MacBride has arrived. I did pre-order the signed edition, and isn't that a pretty signature page #booksky
Book post part the first. Been away for a few days, but a couple of interesting things to come back to. First of all a couple of Poetry collections courtesy of @roguestrands.bsky.social Looking forward to getting into these #booksky
Meant to post this yesterday for #Burns Night. One of the oldest books I own. The peoples edition of Burns Poetry and Song from 1896. As I'm getting old I can't read it now without a magnifying glass as the print is so small
Sat on the wall staring at the bird feeder, but I don't think it's the seeds they are interested in. First time I've seen one round here, and not entirely sure what they are.
If you're going to do it, may as well go full scot and have the bagpipes
Arrived today from my local bookshop. Been looking forward to the @quantick.bsky.social one for ages and the Vaseem Khan was after I missed his talk at the local library. #booksky 📚
Now I love my #lego but I wouldn't know where to start with this. Chester Cathedral and its just over 6 foot long
Another of my preorders just arrived. Wasn't expecting it for a few more days, but it instantly jumps to the top of my TBR pile. @tomgauld.bsky.social is a genius.
Another of my preorder books just showed up. Past me was very clever if a little spendy