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New foster arrived last Friday. He's a dote, typical farm collie type. Think Rex in Babe, only in better humour. Only ever wants to be petted, so if you know someone (in Ireland) who'd love a dog that likes a good head scratchin' then get in touch.

Talking about science fiction - Damon Knight's definition is inarguable | MetaFilter ow.ly/Yp9g30ksLUW

"main POV characters are pretty equally split between women & men, but it feels like a book by and about women. Imagine a version of The Martian with actual character development and insight. " -The Wanderers by Meg Howry added to - snaw on ask.metafilter.com/323113/Fill

Any recs for this Ask MeFi user? Looking for books about women and by women -- Fill my (goodread's) bookshelf ask.metafilter.com/323113/Fill

, Episode #87 – “Spreading the Joy”
podplayer.net/#/?id=38469577 via @PodcastAddict@twitter.com

with Emily Blunt and Martin Freeman
podplayer.net/#/?id=48724154 via @PodcastAddict@twitter.com

Episode 31 - Book Tour, Theresa Colon
podplayer.net/#/?id=45909257 via @PodcastAddict@twitter.com

"Ask MeFi: Seeking fun, non-grim genre fiction" ift.tt/2sDKkrt

Hey internet, can we make this happen? - systlin: pleasespellchimerical: forestwater87: So my mom works at... tmblr.co/Z-Qnby2Ylwtjl

"MetaTalk: Best thing you've read and/or heard lately" ift.tt/2sPi6t2

"MeFi: With Great Power Comes Great Responsiblity" ift.tt/2HpR68P

Commenting on The Amulet of Samarkand over at The Book Smugglers ow.ly/akSJ30kniHU

June is here, which means May is over, so I can safely say my favourite film of May 2018 was The Breadwinner. And my favourite book was Artificial Condition ow.ly/PliE30klWKd

Episode 30 - Grooming, Lydean Kenzall
podplayer.net/#/?id=45632449 via @PodcastAddict@twitter.com

"Ask MeFi: Consistently excellent fantasy series'?" ift.tt/2srNVsG

"MeFi: Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed" ift.tt/2JgUzZb