Richard Baxter

Bearded Children's Bookseller. Aspiring Gardener. Occasional Birdwatcher. Tea drinker. Likes bubbles. Preferably in alcohol.

[Richard Baxter @richbaxte]

That moment that you want to read a book that you know you own, but your shelving system is so chaotic that it’s nowhere to be found, so you just go out and buy another copy.

[Richard Baxter @richbaxte]

Not to be that person, but… 49 today and the greatest birthday present anyone could have… a new episode of The Muppet Show.

[Sarah McIntyre @jabberworks]

Less than a week away! 🐭🎨

[Sarah McIntyre @jabberworks]

The algorithm isn't helping me, so if you could share about this upcoming sale, I would really appreciate it!

Income from selling the original illustrations is a significant part of what keeps me able to keep making these books x

[Richard Baxter @richbaxte]

I’ve carried out my civic duty and voted. Only ten hours to wait for the exit poll…

[Henry Moeran @henrymoeranBBC]

Paul Coughlin for Durham with one of THE catches.

Absolutely outrageous!

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

‘Mumpsimus’, 16th century: one who insists that they are right (or wronged) when all evidence points to the contrary.

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

This painting is 115 years old.

It's by Zinaida Serebriakova, a remarkable artist with a remarkable life involving both World Wars, the Russian Revolution, Paris, and personal tragedy.

This is her story...

[Richard Baxter @richbaxte]

I’m sorry but can we please stop using the ghastly phrase ‘middle grade’ to describe children’s books? I find it incredibly derogatory to the readers and the books themselves.

[Election Maps UK @ElectionMapsUK]

🚨 *JUST FOR FUN ALARM* 🚨

How GB would vote if the Mid Bedfordshire By-Election swing was repeated across the country:

LAB: 480 (+284)
LDM: 104 (+96)
CON: 20 (-356)
SNP: 23 (-25)
PLC: 3 (+1)
GRN: 1 (=)

Labour Majority: 310
Changes w/ GE2019 Notional.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Politics is all about choices.

[Private Eye Magazine @PrivateEyeNews]

Calls for prominent cartoon character Rober Jenrick to be airbrushed from the corridors (of power), in the new Private Eye, out now.

[Times Radio @TimesRadio]

"You cannot nominate both a hairdresser for services to hair and Michael Fabricant in the same list."

Doing so would be like nominating 'Churchill and Hitler in the same awards,' says comedian Glenn Moore.

@HugoRifkind | @DannytheFink | @TheNewsAtGlenn

[Tim Farron @timfarron]

We have a broken asylum system.

That is not the fault of people fleeing persecution to seek sanctuary in Britain, is it the fault of the hopelessly incompetent and deeply dysfunctional Home Office.

[Richard Baxter @richbaxte]

Ban the sale of all non-organic pesticides to the general public - Petitions https://t.co/E7rCMQZMvj

[Disney+ UK @DisneyPlusUK]

🔥 David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner & Danny Dyer join the cast of Jilly Cooper's Rivals, an original eight- part blockbuster saga based on the iconic novel. 🔥

[Richard Baxter @richbaxte]

One of the great joys of being called Richard is the opportunity to respond with a tired ‘yes Hyacinth?’ whenever anyone calls your name.

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is ‘mumpsimuses’ (16th century): those who insist they are right and apportion blame to others without looking at themselves.

[HENRY MORRIS @mrhenrymorris]

NEW: The Papua New Guinea Courier's London correspondent reflects on standards in public life.

[Ed Davey @EdwardJDavey]

Let them eat turnips 🙄