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In Episode 724, Jacke talks to Jack Poller about his new book Christopher Isherwood: A Critical Life, a #biography of the writer of Goodbye to Berlin and other works. #books @reaktionbooks.bsky.social

Peter Ackroyd's new biography of W.H. Auden will be published next March by @reaktionbooks.bsky.social.

For more on ancient texts, take a listen to Paul Chrystal's conversation with Jacke on the History of Literature Podcast. #ancientgreece #ancientrome #booksky

Bookshelf: Spring 2025
Brief reviews of recent books on architecture, landscape, and cities

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Five unusual ways to make buildings greener (literally)

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New on the blog: marking a new blog series, author Paul Chrystal introduces us to the world of Miracula

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The 19th-century maritime superstitions that were believed to protect men at sea

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What's on the menu? Food, drink and a window into history, art and culture

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New on the blog: Alec Ryrie marks the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima

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Listen now: the Folklore Podcast interviews Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir about Ghosts, Trolls and the Hidden People

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The Hidden Realm of the Sea | Reaktion Books To celebrate National Marine Week, marine biologist and author of Ocean Art, Helen Scales, explores her love of sea life and how artists have long been helping people to care about this hidden realm. ...

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To celebrate, I've written a blog for @reaktionbooks.bsky.social about my new book Ocean Art, about my love of the sea and how artists have long been helping people to care about this hidden realm

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New on the blog: Helen Scales celebrates National Marine Week

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Villain of the Peace

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Episode 137 - Karl Bell - The Perilous Deep | Some Other Sphere My guest for this episode is author and historian Karl Bell, who joined me to talk about his new book, The Perilous Deep: A Supernatural History of the Atlantic. Karl is Associate Professor in…

Listen now: author Karl Bell is on the Some Other Sphere podcast talking about his new book, The Perilous Deep.

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The Candle and the Chorus

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The gripping, true story of William Adams, whose life inspired the blockbuster ‘Shogun’

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CFP OGOM Conference 2025: Sea changes

Sea changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river

🎟️ The British Library, London, UK (and online)
5–6 September 2025

Fascinating artistic depictions of sea life over millennia

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Popular Science reviews The Solar System by William Sheehan and Clifford J. Cunningham

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'This book is accessible, interesting, well-priced, and puzzling'

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New Medieval Books: Frederick Barbarossa - Medievalists.net This biography chronicles the life of Frederick Barbarossa, one of the most influential figures of the 12th century. As Holy Roman Emperor, his reign was marked by a relentless struggle for power…

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Off The Ground: Paul McCartney In The 1990s is a perfect book for Dads. I know several who’ve already read it and can attest to this. Follow-up: ‘The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Beatle’. #booksky #paulmccartney #Dads @reaktionbooks.bsky.social
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Delighted to see the best British stoner metal band, @pigsx7.bsky.social , on the best British TV quiz show #OnlyConnect . Read their origin story in Electric Wizards: A Tapestry of Heavy Music. 🐷⚡️🧙‍♂️ reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/electri... @vcorenmitchell.bsky.social @reaktionbooks.bsky.social

Fab news! Our Bodies, Our Planet by Marcus Hall has been turned into an audiobook! Coming 13 October 2025, wherever you get your audiobooks!

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Dr Karl Bell discusses The Perilous Deep - his new book about the supernatural history of the Atlantic

Maritime folklore, the supernatural and more. Listen to @karlbell.bsky.social talk about his new book The Perilous Deep (@reaktionbooks.bsky.social) in the latest episode of @uopmaritime.bsky.social's podcast series
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Episode 137 - Karl Bell - The Perilous Deep Podcast Episode · Some Other Sphere · 30/07/2025 · 1h 3m

Podcast Wednesday! Episode 137 - Karl Bell - The Perilous Deep @karlbell.bsky.social @reaktionbooks.bsky.social #Podcast #History #Writing #Books #Paranormal #Ghosts #Monsters
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