JA Condie

My 2025 Books I, firmly and unashamedly, read for pleasure. I like cosy crime, I like whimsy. I. Like. Fun. So, for these reason there’s little that might be called “worthy” in my book list fro…

Here are my books of 2025. Just the covers – because I almost always judge a book by its cover!
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Finished on Xmas eve. My final book of #readchristie 2025. Set in the cold and wintry environment of Dartmoor
(I guessed the murderer right at the start of this one) 🔎

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I really enjoyed November's #readchristie 🔎 Light and fast paced with some nice red herrings and misdirects

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✨We're delighted with the response to our survey for #neurodivergent staff in the #library & information sector

It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
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I continue to be tardy with #readchristie this year. I’m just about to start their October suggestion, on the 28th! I know nothing about this one, except that it fits this months theme which is "lawyers"
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Typical. America’s leader announces everyone in Ireland is dead & I live on my own. I didn’t get to see the rapture! Why am I being cancelled & why are there all these dead birds in my flat? Why is it middle aged White men in Dublin who must suffer most? Seriously what’s with the dead birds?

Okay, I'm well behind on #readchristie now. I'm just about to start the August pick! However, I'll skip their suggestion for September (which I read quite recently) so I'll be caught up again soon 🤓📚
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A fixed-term post has opened up in my Team!!! Please share

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Review: Glaswegian who became a legendary lawman in the Wild West Allan Pinkerton (born Glasgow 1819 – died Chicago 1884) has a complex legacy. Some recall with pride that the Scot was the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. In short, Pinkerton...

Allan Pinkerton (born Glasgow 1819 – died Chicago 1884) pioneered the enforcement of law and order on the American frontier, upheld principles of gender equality, and prepared the way for better public police forces.
#ScottishLegalNews #booksky #BookReview

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UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels

"The vicious and relentless attacks on people seeking asylum from some politicians and sections of the media using age-old racist tropes and shoddy data must stop now" - Refugee Action www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Elon Musk’s X fuelled racist riots in England and Northern Ireland Elon Musk's social media platform, X, played a central role in spreading misinformation and hate which fuelled racist riots across England and Northern Ireland last summer, according to a new report. ...

Musk’s social media platform played a central role in spreading misinformation and hate which fuelled racist riots across England and Northern Ireland last summer, according to a new report.
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Tardy notice of July's #readchristie pick. I got it late in the month & haven't finished with it yet, but I'm loving it. A gentle, lighthearted #travelogue or #diary, recounting Agatha's experience on a Syrian dig with her #archaeologist husband

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Happy birthday @natlibscot.bsky.social
100 years old today 🎂

Today officially marks 100 years since an Act of Parliament created the National Library of Scotland.

Call for more community ownership of Scotland’s woodlands to combat influence of forestry giants New research highlights concern from across Scotland about the role of industrial forestry corporations and asset management organisations who increasingly dominate the ownership and management of Sco...

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Scottish Human Rights Commission warns of risks in policing of protests The Scottish Human Rights Commission has written to Police Scotland and the Crown Office warning of potential human rights violations in the policing of peaceful protestors. The letter reminds the pub...

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Armed police threatened to arrest Kent protester for holding Palestinian flag Officers accused Laura Murton who also had a sign saying ‘Free Gaza’ of supporting a proscribed organisation

For the avoidance of doubt, Israel is engaged in genocide, and the current Israeli administration to be far more of a terrorist organisation than Palestine Action. By failing to halt arms sales and suppressing protest, our own government is complicit too. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

The making of a national collection | National Library of Scotland Learn about the history of the National Library of Scotland through unique items and a guided tour of the Advocates Library.

In October 1925 the #FacultyOfAdvocates gifted its non-legal library collections to the nation, forming the #NationalLibraryOfScotland. Experience the historic & ongoing connections between NLS the #AdvocatesLibrary
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"Florida’s new law imposes fines of up to $100,000 on anyone who releases chemicals into the atmosphere in order to influence “the temperature, weather, climate, or intensity of sunlight”."

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Robert Louis Stevenson as an advocate – 150 years on – from ‘Scottish Legal News’ Michael Upton marks the 150th anniversary of Robert Louis Stevenson calling to the Scottish bar …On this day 150 years ago, 14th July 1875, 24-year-old Stevenson passed the entrance examinati…

On this day 150 years ago, #RobertLouisStevenson passed the entrance exams of the #FacultyofAdvocates
via #ScottishLegalNews

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I thought so too

The sad history of the Faculty Mummy (EDIT) Reblogged on WordPress.com

So... it seems my name was in the daily record, though they never contacted me or asked permission to use my text. I certainly never spoke to anyone, though they "quoted" me - with errors! Here's the actual blog post, if you're interested 😊
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Current exhibit in the Edinburgh Art and Design Library Lovely 😊

Current exhibit in the Edinburgh Art and Design Library
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Views are being sought on a bill that would introduce the crime of ecocide into Scotland.

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I went with the BBC audio version again for June’s #readchristie2025 pick. This was not as good a production as last month's, sadly

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Palestine Museum Scotland, Europe's first museum dedicated to contemporary Palestinian art, has opened in Edinburgh
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He looks so happy ☺️

Drouthy Days: is Scotland prepared for drought? Scotland has been experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather along with much of the UK. This blog explores the current situation, key impacts and Scotland’s preparedness for managing potential …

Interesting...and worrying

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The UK-EU summit: a reset in relations? Following the UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025, this blog looks at the outcomes most relevant to devolved policy areas along with the reaction of the Scottish Government.

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I'm going with an audio version of May's #readchristie2025 choice. I'm looking forward to starting this on my commute tomorrow ☺️

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