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Not sure if there will be anyone I already know - none if my local contacts on FB are attending, but I’m sure I’ll find people to talk to!

Off to Nottingham for this tomorrow. My first f2f professional event since before lockdown.

Natasha is so totally lacking in self-awareness. She and Tom metaphorically tore up Fallon’s contract, have repeatedly interfered and, in some cases, taken over Fallon’s decisions relating to the business. Why wouldn’t Fallon want to be her own boss rather than Natasha’s lackey? #TheArchers

Until I saw Singapore, I was going to suggest a Boots voucher which is often my go-to practical gift for new babies (parent can buy necessities or clothes or stuff, depending on need / inclination). Trickier with overseas location.

Webinar: Why Sherpa (Jisc service) is becoming Open Policy Finder and how it will help make research better. www.jisc.ac.uk/events/why-s...

Why Sherpa is becoming open policy finder, and how it will help make research better - Jisc

This webinar outlines how the new open policy finder platform, which is replacing Sherpa services, can help decision making in open access publication and compliance for authors and institutions.

Worth reading in order, as large cast of supporting characters & their character / relationship changes can be a bit sudden. If I had to pick one to read as standalone it would prob be “State Secrets” (2017) - in my opinion an excellent political thriller, though set in London rather than Edinboro

Depends how long it will take to read the remaining six titles. ..

Thanks for the J A-O recommendation. County library service catalogue no longer seems to work in Safari so can’t check holdings; no e-versions in BorrowBox. Have you read any of Quintin Jardine’s Bob Skinner books? Also set in Edinburgh. I find the lead character irritating but storylines good.

Now finished Midnight & Blue and found it excellent. **Really hope this isn’t a spoiler** Plenty police procedural action / inaction - some of the former showing the Rebus’ influence. Rebus surviving prison using his life skills and experience. Satisfying conclusions to police cases.