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The finalists for the highly-coveted ‘Independent Bookshop of the Year’ award have just been announced – and 9 London literary spots have earned themselves a place on the shortlist Literary-lovers, listen up - the shortlisted spots that in the running to be named the Independent Bookshop of the Year have just been revealed.

Finalists for Independent Bookshop of the Year awards announced: secretldn.com/independent-...

Full list: www.gardners.com/iboty
#booksky #bookawards #buylocal

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1970 ● Black Sabbath —— Black Sabbath ►

#Rock&MetalFriday

#MusicChallenge

#BlackSabbath
#OTD
#vinyl

We have lift off! The #RSD26 List has LAUNCHED 🚀

Explore this year’s line up now: bit.ly/49YKIG8%F0%9...

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Pink Floyd
Animals 🐷🐑🐕

#pinkfloyd
#OnThisDay
#vinyl

5 Songs From 1969 That Define Rock History - Grunge 1969 was a pivotal time in the evolution of rock, and songs from bands like the Beatles, CCR, and the Stooges went on to define rock 'n' roll history.

Some selection! >>> 5 songs from 1969 that define rock history #musichistory #musicsky #rockmusic
www.grunge.com/2068964/song...

Save the date 👀📅 18.04.26
#RSD26

My dear friend Aimee’s bookshop Burning House Books is the best in Britain (according to Time Out)! A must-visit if you’re ever in Glasgow!

www.timeout.com/uk/news/this...

The world's best indie bookstores have been named – and one European capital is home to four Bookworms, this city is calling your name

The world’s best indie bookstores have been named – and four are in Paris
www.timeout.com/news/the-wor...
#independentbookstore #reading #books 📚💙

Rob Reiner 😢. Never to be forgotten as Marty DiBergi 🤘1️⃣1️⃣
#robreiner

Donate Become a public ownership hero!

Thames Water's creditors are locked in talks with Ofwat after asking for permission to pollute illegally until 2035-40. (Really!)
Please can you help stop their illegal pollution plans with a donation to @weownit.org.uk? Thank you
weownit.org.uk/act-now/donate
#thameswater #weownit #publicownership

‘Harder work than almost any album we ever did’: Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here turns 50 As the classic album hits 50, Nick Mason talks about the often difficult process of making it and how it has since fit into their larger catalogue

As Wish You Were Here hits 50, Nick Mason talks about the often difficult process of making it
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
#pinkfloyd #musicsky #vinyl

Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here 50 Review Floyd's classic receives its second Super Deluxe box, one that betters its predecessor thanks to the first official release of the legendary bootleg of their 1975 show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

Pink Floyd celebrates the 50th anniversary by giving Wish You Were Here its second super deluxe box set, one featuring the first official release of the legendary bootleg of their 1975 show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. My review:
sterlewine.substack.com/p/pink-floyd...

A new independent record shop is opening in north London this week It’s the first permanent project from a legendary London promoter.

New independent record shop is opening in north London this week
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
#vinyl #recordshop #musicsky

First Past the Post means millions of our votes make no difference to parliament. Add your name now to demand a fairer voting system It only takes 30 seconds

Support Proportional Representation. A fresh start with a fair voting system. Please Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social‬'s call to #MakeSeatsMatchVotes
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3782/pe...

Novels I haven’t finished reading are piling up by my bedside. What if that’s a good thing? | Hanna Thomas Uose Authors are sounding warnings about the length of the modern attention span, but my series of abandonments is a sign of something else, says author Hanna Thomas Uose

"Novels I haven’t finished reading are piling up by my bedside. What if that’s a good thing?" Quick read by @hannamade.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#booksky #reading

I guess that when he said he always wins something in his second season, he meant A football match

YouTube video by CBS Sports College Football 58-Year-Old Freshman Walks Onto College Football Team to Fulfill Lifelong Dream

I know there's a lot of "It's never too late..." posts, but this video is really inspiring. Tom Cillo, who at 58 years old, enters as a freshman to play College Football (American Football). Wow. 🙌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCAd...
#nevertoolate #Inspiration

MK Indie Book Fair 2025 will take place on 25 October: to register to take part, complete our online registration form by 19 September!

www.mklitfest.org/ibf2

#selfpublishing
#IndieAuthor
#indiepress
#SmallPress
#smallpresspublishing

Jamie Vardy transfer news: Striker joins Italian Serie A side Cremonese Former Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy completes a move to Italian Serie A club Cremonese on a free transfer.

James, what do you think about Jamie Vardy going to Cremonese?!
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

What’s behind the Gen Z folk revival? From BRIT rising star Myles Smith to Ethel Cain’s cult following, we explore how post-industrial gloom is driving young people back to music’s original counter-culture

What’s behind the Gen Z folk revival? (Whatever it is, it's good to see! 🎻🪘)
#folkmusic #musicsky
www.dazeddigital.com/music/articl...

Do you think the Newcastle fans will be singing "Your getting Isak in the morning" tonight?

These 7 Sleeper Trains Are the Best Way to Travel Europe Writer Monisha Rajesh has spent the last three years documenting Europe's sleeper train resurgence. From Italy to Norway, these are her favorite routes.

Just in time for a last-minute summer rail adventure. Here are my 7 favourite European sleeper trains, tried and tested over three years!
www.cntraveler.com/story/best-s...

Here Are the Winners of the 2025 Hugo Awards - Reactor Congratulations to the winners!

Here are the winners of the 2025 Hugo Awards!! Congratulations to everyone!!!

reactormag.com/2025-hugo-aw...

Picture of Angela Rayner superimposed over a green colour washed image of an allotment. With a small 'We Own It' logo in the bottom left corner. The main text reads: Angela Rayner hands off our allotments

Hey @angelarayner - hands off our allotments! No more sell-offs of these precious green spaces. Take 1 minute to sign our petition today. 👇#HandsOffOurAllotments

FA Cup: Jamie Cureton, the ex-Premier League striker playing at 49 As he approaches his 50th birthday, ex-Premier League striker Jamie Cureton tells BBC Sport why he is not ready to quit playing yet.

Pretty amazing this for Jamie Cureton. Still playing at nearly aged 50. To illustrate just how old he is, he made his PL debut aged 19 for Norwich vs Everton, in Mike Walker’s final match in charge of Everton!😂 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

YouTube video by Music Venue Trust Own Our Venues - Music Venue Properties 2025

Love live music? 🎸🤘🎵

Now is your last chance to invest and help secure the very buildings that host some of the UK's iconic and community-focussed Grassroots Music Venues.

Crowdfunding closes midnight tonight.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-ve...
#crowdfunding #musicsky #livemusic

Terry Marshall Donates £100,000 to Protect UK Grassroots Venues Terry Marshall and his wife Lesley have donated £100,000 to Own Our Venues, supporting the protection of grassroots music venues through community ownership.

Co-founder of Marshall has pledged £100,000 to Own Our Venues, supporting grassroots music venues through community ownership.

Image of book cover for "The Hours Are Long But the Pay is Low" by Rob Miller

Terrified to announce 11/25/25 release. A journey of weird record stores, grimy clubs, and starting venerable label Bloodshot Records. History, memoir, how-to, and a cautionary call to support indie arts communities before they are gone.
Pre-order now:
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...

YouTube video by IMAX Spinal Tap II: The End Continues | Official Trailer | Experience It In IMAX®

I was a bit worried about this, if it would tarnish the original, but this trailer gives me hope it may take it to twelve 🤞🎸🤘
youtu.be/hxkZ7krBzA8?...
#spinaltap #moviesky #musicsky

Oh, did you come to Shoreham too?! (Asking as a local resident 😁)