Beth Cato
@bethcato.bsky.social
Author. Baker. Cheese lover. Late-diagnosed autistic. Three fantasy series out now. New release: cozy mystery Cheddar Luck Next Time. Next fantasy book out 10/1: A House Between Sea and Sky. Hanford, CA native now in Red Wing, MN.
Hey @bookshop.org is doing a big free shipping deal, plus handpicked books are on sale! Support your local indie bookstore while buying books online!
Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
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Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hey @bookshop.org is doing a big free shipping deal, plus handpicked books are on sale! Support your local indie bookstore while buying books online!
Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
Many of my books are available there in paperback (and Cheddar Luck Next Time also in ebook). Here's my affiliate link:
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
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I am thankful for Breath of Earth by Beth Cato @bethcato.bsky.social . The Blood of Earth trilogy takes you back to San Francisco's history in a way you've never seen.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I am thankful for Breath of Earth by Beth Cato @bethcato.bsky.social . The Blood of Earth trilogy takes you back to San Francisco's history in a way you've never seen.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
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In honor of this, I am starting a "Books I am thankful for" thread. These will be as I think of them, and not in order of anything.
Start with a classic: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin.
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Start with a classic: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin.
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Always and forever grateful to my friends and supporters and people for leaving comments. 💜💜💜
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
In honor of this, I am starting a "Books I am thankful for" thread. These will be as I think of them, and not in order of anything.
Start with a classic: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin.
🧵
Start with a classic: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin.
🧵
Finn has found THE spot.
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Finn has found THE spot.
Thanksgiving tradition!
November 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Thanksgiving tradition!
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Remember this Thanksgiving:
If you make a mistake with names or pronouns, be a Kor and not a Sisko
If you make a mistake with names or pronouns, be a Kor and not a Sisko
a woman says i 'm jadzia now in pink
Alt: Kor, the leader of the Klingon group, initially opens with a greeting: "Curzon, my beloved old friend," while pulling Jadzia into a big deep hug. Jadzia simply says, "I'm Jadzia now," and without a second thought, Kor continues the hug and smiles, saying, "Jadzia, my beloved old friend" instead.
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Remember this Thanksgiving:
If you make a mistake with names or pronouns, be a Kor and not a Sisko
If you make a mistake with names or pronouns, be a Kor and not a Sisko
Today on Bready or Not: Salted Mocha Tart! This no bake, no fuss recipe is one of the best desserts I've ever made.
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www.bethcato.com/bready-or-no...
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Today on Bready or Not: Salted Mocha Tart! This no bake, no fuss recipe is one of the best desserts I've ever made.
www.bethcato.com/bready-or-no...
www.bethcato.com/bready-or-no...
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There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
November 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
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Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
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i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
Fifteen Years
xkcd.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
i’m not crying you’re crying
xkcd: Fifteen Years
xkcd: Fifteen Years
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There’s an active recall on two Boar’s Head cheese products sold nationwide because of a Listeria risk. Read on for more information.
Boar's Head Just Recalled Cheese Due to Listeria Contamination—Here’s What to Know
There’s an active recall on two Boar’s Head cheese products sold nationwide because of a Listeria risk. Read on for more information.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There’s an active recall on two Boar’s Head cheese products sold nationwide because of a Listeria risk. Read on for more information.
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
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Today we are reading vintage Richard Scarry
November 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Today we are reading vintage Richard Scarry
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November 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
TURKEY ALERT
If you are planning to cook turkey this coming Thursday, consider this your warning to start thawing that thing if it is a big bird! If your bird of choice is smaller, start thawing tomorrow at the latest.
Set an alert for yourself! Practice safe food prep!
If you are planning to cook turkey this coming Thursday, consider this your warning to start thawing that thing if it is a big bird! If your bird of choice is smaller, start thawing tomorrow at the latest.
Set an alert for yourself! Practice safe food prep!
a woman is holding a dead chicken over a cutting board
Alt: a woman is holding a dead chicken over a cutting board
media.tenor.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
TURKEY ALERT
If you are planning to cook turkey this coming Thursday, consider this your warning to start thawing that thing if it is a big bird! If your bird of choice is smaller, start thawing tomorrow at the latest.
Set an alert for yourself! Practice safe food prep!
If you are planning to cook turkey this coming Thursday, consider this your warning to start thawing that thing if it is a big bird! If your bird of choice is smaller, start thawing tomorrow at the latest.
Set an alert for yourself! Practice safe food prep!
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Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Science will often take you to unexpected and delightful places. In this study, researchers hypothesized that riders in a crowded subway car would be more likely to offer their seat to a pregnant person if there were someone in the subway car dressed as Batman 🧪🦇
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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I’m not a big fan of blues, but I had to get a potted Stilton today. I had never seen one in person/in the US before!
November 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I’m not a big fan of blues, but I had to get a potted Stilton today. I had never seen one in person/in the US before!
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Now THIS is branding.
November 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Now THIS is branding.
New author photo just dropped.
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
New author photo just dropped.
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It’s not vaccines
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not circumcisions
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not vaccines
& it’s also not a fucking problem to be eradicated!
Autism is a natural way of being
We don’t need a cure
The only “cure” is love
Unconditional Accommodation
Acceptance
Autism is not a problem to solve
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not circumcisions
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not vaccines
& it’s also not a fucking problem to be eradicated!
Autism is a natural way of being
We don’t need a cure
The only “cure” is love
Unconditional Accommodation
Acceptance
Autism is not a problem to solve
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
It’s not vaccines
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not circumcisions
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not vaccines
& it’s also not a fucking problem to be eradicated!
Autism is a natural way of being
We don’t need a cure
The only “cure” is love
Unconditional Accommodation
Acceptance
Autism is not a problem to solve
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not circumcisions
It’s not Tylenol
It’s not vaccines
& it’s also not a fucking problem to be eradicated!
Autism is a natural way of being
We don’t need a cure
The only “cure” is love
Unconditional Accommodation
Acceptance
Autism is not a problem to solve
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It's a very bad time to be a legitimate book club or reading group hoping to get authors to pop in for a Zoom call or other appearance. The absolute flood of predatory email spam targeting authors means it all goes into the bin.
book PR scam copy has gotten just better enough in the last year that it drives me insane. I can't handle the extra five seconds of sleuthing before sending to spam!
www.thechatner.com/p/the-worst-...
www.thechatner.com/p/the-worst-...
The Worst Part About Publishing a Book in 2025 Is The New Kind of Spam
I don’t like getting spam emails as a general rule, but they’re usually pretty easy to filter and don’t cause more than a momentary spasm of irritation:
www.thechatner.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It's a very bad time to be a legitimate book club or reading group hoping to get authors to pop in for a Zoom call or other appearance. The absolute flood of predatory email spam targeting authors means it all goes into the bin.