Tim Leach

Obiwan Sherlock Clousseau Obiwan Sherlock Cluseau was the first named Inquisitor ever in the Warhammer 40,000 franchise. Obiwan Sherlock Cluseau is described in First Edition (aka Rogue Trader) as an exposer of psychic misdeed...

'What shall we call this inquistor, who is basically a famous space detective?'

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Already had her on the TBR, never read anything by her before.

She has been bumped up the list.

One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential

*Oops misremembered, not near Matlock.

Ah, hope the weather is kind to you! So much good walking around there. If you want a very unique experience, go to The Three Stags Head near Matlock (mobile phones forbidden, no lager on tap, usually more dogs than people, and some of the strangest taxidermy you'll ever see...)

Pope Urban's speech to kick off the first Crusade is about the most clear cut bad guy monologue I've ever come across in real life.

(It also produced Douglas Adams and @jonnelledge.bsky.social, but it's less fun to talk about The Good Ones...)

Hey, it produced Jodie Marsh and David Irving, that's a top class establishment you're talking about.

(I went to Brentwood County High up the road, so I'll never pass up the chance to give our fancy neighbour a good kicking.)

One of my all time favourite examples of personal heroism.

Would unironically watch the shit out of Space Riverdale, it's about the only thing that (amazing) show didn't do...

Always fascinated that social media has been an unlearning of the hard fought forum knowledge (that you need strong moderation, firm rules, and clear division into subforums, or the whole thing turns into a flame war binfire very quickly).

James Ball for God-Emperor of Mankind, 2026.

I remember him cheering and braying in the commons in some distasteful context, but I can't remember which particular nasty policy he was cheering on...

Yes, that seems far too high. It does depend on the heating system to a certain extent (sometimes flats have wildly expensive electric heating systems).

Aye, most managers and senior management figures are instinctively craven before power - I suppose that's usually how they rose to become managers in the first place.

In the grim darkness of the far future, there are only endless sub-committees.

Aye, my limited contact with senior management at university has...not exactly filled me with confidence as to their moral courage.

Ah, but what if it is really close to me on the map, and I want it? Have you considered this very compelling argument against self-determination?

Probably the reason I'll have to stop working at a university if Reform take power. Not because the university will shut down, but because it will (probably) abase itself before the party that absolutely despises it.

"I've never believed in it anyway!"

"Believed in what?"

"England!"

"What is it then, just a conspiracy of cartographers?"

(God I love that play.)

62. The Hound of Ulster, Rosemary Sutcliff

Gorgeous retelling of the Cuchulain mythology. Sutcliff is so underrated, I think - a phenomenal stylist in a very unshowy way, and she really engages with the time, place, and mythology with great skill and depth.

Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldtree

Just intended to reread a little of it to teach a class on it, and effortlessly read the whole thing. A cosy joy, with a very fun premise (retired orc barbarian adventurer opens coffee shop, small stake hijinks ensue).

Watching it with the kids and grandparents will certainly create some unforgettable Christmas memories for all concerned...

Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (David Fincher version). Begins and ends at Christmas, very snowy, all about terrible families, ultimate Christmas movie.

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60. Berserk, Kentaro Miura (Vols 1-10)

As grimdark as promised, sometimes to the point of edgelordism early on (I wasn't sure about continuing after the first volume). But once it finds its feet in the Golden Age arc it becomes relentlessly compelling, more thoughtful, and the art is spectacular.