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Friday procrastination: link love – secret scriptures and Scottish otters

Hello all. Kirsty here. Link Love is coming to you from the UK this week, spreading some British internet joy.

The Guardian, The Independent, and The Times pay tribute to the late John Updike, who died on Tuesday.

How to spot a fake pound coin (apparently there are a lot of them about).

There is no such thing as cello scrotum‘. Cellists all over the world will no doubt be very relieved.

The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry won the prestigious Costa Book Award (and £25,000) this week.

Is this the world’s best letter of complaint? I’m inclined to think so!

How to take the perfect nap.

British children’s television presenter Tony Hart died at the age of 83 this week. I used to love watching his programmes growing up. The Times takes a look at ten of his best TV moments.

Cute animal story of the day #1: Otter tours Scotland in post bag.

Cute animal story of the day #2: Cat helps deliver town’s letters.

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