I have managed to sign myself up to help with my run club's marketing (and events), a youth theatre's marketing, AND the work summer get-together. I know I only work 4 days a week but JFC I can't just give myself a break!?

Forgive me for stating the obvious, but with career politicians, defections are just tactical moves for their career. Not a values change.

I am beyond DELIGHTED to be joining Society of Young Publishers in June for one of their masterclasses! Get your tickets now (£3 non-members) thesyp.org.uk/event/syp-uk-a…

I chair the acquisitions meeting of Reaktion Books, an independent publisher. We're open to unsolicited book proposals: history, art, music, film, food, animal studies and any great indefinable non-fiction book ideas you might have. Check out the list and get in touch.

Our Yale University Press London📚 (paid) Summer Internship is open for applications again - come and join us in our London office for 6-8 weeks to learn about all things #publishing ! Deadline 31st May - info here: yalebooks.co.uk/career-opportu…

There are LOADS of unclaimed #buyastrangerabook day offers.

I've just retweeted them, but check the hashtag out and don't be afraid to ask for a book if you'd like one.

Dad spotted a partridge in the back garden today!

Go team Reaktion Books!

Today's important question: what book will you NEVER read again, and why?

I also have an important question: what is the first book (in your memory) that hit you over the head with how brilliant it was?

After what seems like forever, I am back properly on this hell site. What have I missed!?