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The Common @commonmag.bsky.social · Aug 22

Stop by Books are Magic Montague for a free panel conversation and Q&A with authors Emily Everett, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Annell López (@annelllopez.bsky.social), and Ananda Lima (@anandalima.bsky.social) on September 19th as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival (@bkbookfest.bsky.social)! RSVP below!

In-Store: 15 Years of The Common w/ Emily Everett, Ananda Lima, and more!

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2025 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT

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Genevieve DeGuzman 🐸🐤🕺🏻🪩 @gendeguzman.bsky.social · Aug 27

The #StoryBoardFest25 Fellows Reading at the packed @roscoebooks.bsky.social earlier this month was such a lovely event. I had a blast sharing, as you can tell. To my fellow Fellows, I'm in awe to be in your company. (Thank you to @anandalima.bsky.social for the photos.) ✨🙏🏼❤️

Group photo of the 2025 StoryBoard Fellows at Roscoe Books in Chicago IL. Writers stand in an alcove with the a painted sign above that reads: Get Lost in a Book! The fellows are: Kat Tang, Beth Uznis Johnson, Lisa Low, Dionne Ford, Genevieve DeGuzman, Ashley Honeysett, and Lisa Williamson Rosenberg.

Photo of the audience at the 2025 StoryBoard Fellows reading at Roscoe Books.

Genevieve DeGuzman (me!) standing and speaking at the mic at Roscoe Books. She read poems from Karaoke at the End of the World, out March 2026.

Close up of Genevieve DeGuzman at the mic during her reading at Roscoe Books. She's over the moon to be there.

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SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join @carolinehagood.bsky.social and @anandalima.bsky.social as they celebrate the release of GOBLIN MODE by Caroline this Friday at 7pm EDT at Books Are Magic with a book discussion and signing!

Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y
@susanschulman.bsky.social

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Brooklyn Book Festival @bkbookfest.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy First Line Friday! We love a book that’s in on the secret. Take a look at these meta introductory lines by Jason Mott, @anandalima.bsky.social, @thelincoln.bsky.social, and @nnedi.bsky.social. These authors are joining us for Festival Day on September 21st!

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Anthony Moser @anthonymoser.com · Aug 27

I considered writing a long carefully constructed argument laying out the harms and limitations of AI, but instead I wrote about being a hater. Only humans can be haters.

I Am An AI Hater

I am an AI hater. This is considered rude, but I do not care, because I am a hater.

anthonymoser.github.io

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Aug 28

According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.

8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.

And yet Trump is sending troops here.

Post from Donald Trump on Truth Social:

A really deadly weekend in Chicago. 6 dead, 27 hurt in crime sprees all over the city. Panic stricken Governor Pritzker says that crime is under control, when in fact it is just the opposite. He is an incompetent governor who should call me for help. Mayor Johnson is no better. Make Chicago great again!

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Aug 27

One week now! Cannot wait to celebrate this amazing book by an amazing writer!

SFWP @sfwp.bsky.social · Aug 19

There are just 2 WEEKS until the release of GOBLIN MODE by @carolinehagood.bsky.social, and on 9/5, Caroline will be celebrating the release at Books Are Magic with @anandalima.bsky.social starting at 7pm EDT!

Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Aug 27

Cannot wait for this!

The Common @commonmag.bsky.social · Aug 22

Stop by Books are Magic Montague for a free panel conversation and Q&A with authors Emily Everett, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Annell López (@annelllopez.bsky.social), and Ananda Lima (@anandalima.bsky.social) on September 19th as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival (@bkbookfest.bsky.social)! RSVP below!

In-Store: 15 Years of The Common w/ Emily Everett, Ananda Lima, and more!

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2025 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Aug 16

I love The Common and I'm so happy I get to celebrate with this amazing line up!

The Common @commonmag.bsky.social · Aug 15

Join us for a free panel conversation and Q&A with amazing authors Emily Everett, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Annell López (@annelllopez.bsky.social), and Ananda Lima (@anandalima.bsky.social) on September 19th as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival (@bkbookfest.bsky.social)! RSVP at the link below!

In-Store: 15 Years of The Common w/ Emily Everett, Ananda Lima, and more!

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2025 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Aug 14

Join us tonight at @roscoebooks.bsky.social !

StoryStudio Chicago @storystudiochicago.bsky.social · Jul 24

ANOTHER NEW EVENT ALERT 😀: On Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm CT, please join us at @roscoebooks.bsky.social (2142 W. Roscoe St.) at 6:30 pm CT for our StoryBoard Fellows Reading. Hear each of our esteemed StoryBoard Fellows read work. This is a free event and no need to register.

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Aug 14

Tonight!

RoscoeBooks @roscoebooks.bsky.social · Aug 13

Chicago friends! This is tomorrow -- and you're invited. Come hear these seven brilliant writers read, live at our store.

#bookstoreevents
#booksky

StoryStudio Chicago @storystudiochicago.bsky.social · Jul 24

ANOTHER NEW EVENT ALERT 😀: On Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm CT, please join us at @roscoebooks.bsky.social (2142 W. Roscoe St.) at 6:30 pm CT for our StoryBoard Fellows Reading. Hear each of our esteemed StoryBoard Fellows read work. This is a free event and no need to register.

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StoryStudio Chicago @storystudiochicago.bsky.social · Aug 11

Happy StoryBoard Conference & Festival Week!!!

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Rebecca Makkai @rebeccamakkai.bsky.social · Aug 12

Seriously, this is your sign to devote the weekend to your writing! 🪧 👈

StoryStudio Chicago @storystudiochicago.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're just FOUR days away from this year's StoryBoard Festival at the Newberry Library. Tickets (though not many!) still remain. Get yours today, and join us for two days of classes, panels, social events, and fun.

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#writersofbluesky

StoryBoard Festival - StoryStudio Chicago

The StoryBoard Festival will be in-person at the Newberry Library on August 16 & 17, 2025. Tickets on sale now.

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you so much! So lovely to see you! ♥️🙏

Monster Dan Kelly @mrdankelly.bsky.social · Aug 8

Great seeing @anandalima.bsky.social read and talk at Secret World Books! Buy her book Craft! Also, hi Gayle!

www.anandalima.com/craft-2/

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jul 9

Nashville friends! Head out to @parnassusbooks.bsky.social to see amazing @raforall.bsky.social [email protected] and @almakatsu.bsky.social !!!🎇

Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · Jul 9

So excited for this to be my first book event. The fact that my friends & contributors @rachelharrison.bsky.social & @almakatsu.bsky.social can join me to celebrate their new books as well is even better. @sagapressbooks.bsky.social

Greg Greene @igreggreene.bsky.social · Jul 9

Nashville's big end-of-summer lit event is at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social 9/18 as @almakatsu.bsky.social & @rachelharrison.bsky.social join superstar librarian Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social for a conversation on her new book WHY I LOVE HORROR! RSVP below!
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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thank you so much (and I love this review so much)

Greg Zimmerman @gregzimmerman.bsky.social · Jun 20

@anandalima.bsky.social's terrific book CRAFT: STORIES I WROTE FOR THE DEVIL is out in paperback this week. Have you read it yet? YOU SHOULD!!!

#books
#booksky

thenewdorkreviewofbooks.substack.com/p/craft-stor...

Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil, by Ananda Lima: Wow. Just Wow.

Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil(out today!) is unlike anything I've ever read.

thenewdorkreviewofbooks.substack.com

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thank you so much amazing @klagodzki.bsky.social ❤️🙏

Karol Lagodzki @klagodzki.bsky.social · Jun 17

Check out the new paperback from @anandalima.bsky.social Craft is fantastic! #booksky

Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!

Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thank you so so much! 🖤🖤🖤

carrie finch @geardrops.bsky.social · Jun 17

i really liked this book, you should read it

Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thank you so much, @gregzimmerman.bsky.social ❤️🙏❤️

Greg Zimmerman @gregzimmerman.bsky.social · Jun 17

Happy paperback day!!! If you haven't yet read CRAFT -- honestly one of my favorite books of last year -- NOW IS THE TIME!!!

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

*Pictures taken a couple of days ago, right before I left. Have been waiting to hear this cool @ptknitwear Softcover hat for a year 😁

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

In all seriousness though: I am overseas and won't get to see it out in the wild*. If you see it anywhere (including your own house), could you do me a huge favor and tag me or send me a photo? 🧡🙏🧡

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!

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Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social · Jun 17

Thank you! @emilyrverona.bsky.social ❤️

Emily Ruth Verona @emilyrverona.bsky.social · Jun 13

Excited to read Craft! And thank you @anandalima.bsky.social for the headband. I keep getting compliments on it! 🖤

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Rebecca Makkai @rebeccamakkai.bsky.social · Jun 6

It seems like EVERY writer has important questions about writing across demographic difference. We’re so happy that Daniel Tam-Claiborne is teaching an entire class on it for @storystudiochicago.bsky.social! One session, June 10, Zoom!
www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/clas...

Writing Across Difference with Daniel Tam-Claiborne - StoryStudio Chicago

In this class, we'll be dissecting how identity is depicted in poetry and prose to understand the craft choices that other authors have used, discuss how those choices affect the work, and share some ...

www.storystudiochicago.org

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