Just attended an excellent webinar from @englishassociation.bsky.social on reading and empathy. When @whusseyauthor.bsky.social's The Boy I Love got a mention, that made my day. This author was one of the first I spoke to over fifteen years ago when I began reviewing books. He's a treasure.
Absolutely. Fills me with joy when I 'collect'a new bird. I got a bittern the other day. I was over the moon with that one.