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Shelbey Monae

@shelbeymonae.bsky.social

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YouTuber, Reader, Book Enthusiast, Shit Talker and Podcaster (The League of Extraordinary Readers)

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Jan 24

Oh, I figured I’d make a thread on here on my reading for 2025!

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · 11d

new video, who this??

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My Mom Has Cancer! Life Update, ‘Katabasis’ Thoughts, September Reading Wrap Up& More!

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · 23d

things not to do after 30:
1. Get sick in general
2. Get a damn sinus infection

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 13

Sukuna and all his arms fine as shit boy

Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 13

someone left a novel of a comment telling me how they didn’t like two books I recommended and why… and then went on another video asking for… wait for it … more book recs

Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 12

whatever happened to Cheri Dennis?! Anybody been by the house to check on her?

Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 10

I thought I was going crazy because was I supposed whom David was??

Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 5

New video 👀 youtu.be/Jz6Fr3aN96w?...

Everything I Read In August

YouTube video by ShelbeyAndTheBookClub

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 3

My Substack is in the top 100 🤯

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Sep 2

got two pieces of content coming out tomorrow and i’m really proud of both…

1. a podcast episode with an author.
2. a new Substack post about grief.

i feel like I’m finally looking and sounding like the person i want to be. 💜

Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 28

Yeah I dreamt the other night that he was in the hospital and they wouldn’t let me in to see him. I woke up and cried!

Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 28

for those grieving the loss of a parent… does the shock wear off because I just sat up looked around and said “that nigga really died”

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 23

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 23

hey, forget whatever you’re reading you need to read Dominion by tonight bookshop.org/a/17051/9780...

Dominion: A Novel

A Novel

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Mozelle Baitise Delacroix’s only son. @wanderingdruid3300.bsky.social · Aug 22

To THIS day! When I think of this song, I hear @durandbernarr.bsky.social

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 22

me: i don’t hold grudges. it’s a waste of my energy.
also me: over a decade ago she called my baby a cry baby and I’ve hated her ever since 🤷🏾‍♀️

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The Little Yerrrmaid 🧜🏾‍♀️ @thee-beenasty.bsky.social · Aug 21

I want the money—

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 21

swv i got him weak in the knees
he know i’m harder to please

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 21

i am too smart and value my time too much to deal with bullshit. it’s okay to let people live in their own delusions.

i also don’t deserve to be in a space where i am constantly annoyed.

Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 21

three sub genres of humans i have no desire to EVER communicate with:

1. people who don’t believe dinosaurs were real.
2. people who believe the earth is flat.
3. people who don’t think slavery actually happened and was extremely terrible.

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 17

for years i’ve felt like the odd man out when it comes to having friends or a friend group…

and yesterday i sat in a room with people who are funny like me, love Beyoncé like me, and didn’t feel the need to mask… i’ve prayed for this!

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 17

All my friends so pretty!

✨La Bodega Tophie✨ @itsniamya.bsky.social · Aug 17

Off to Sunday Funday 🧡

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Shelbey Monae @shelbeymonae.bsky.social · Aug 16

uh, in case anybody was wondering… you can fit a whole bottle of wine in @lolabeanyarnco.com sling bag comfortably without having to remove stuffs…

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Jen @ladyjenpool.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hey, as a librarian I have to tell you

You don't have to finish a book that doesn't interest you. Life's too short for that. Not your jam? You have my permission to move on to the next book.

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