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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Jun 17

Procrastareading: reading a well-loved book instead of everything on my #tbr

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Jun 12

Today they have crossed a deep red line.

We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Jun 3

I have several numbers I'm attached to, such as the number three, so for my pause to land on 3 hours 33 minutes and 33%, I'm tickled 😂

Also, this audiobook is pulling me out of my reading slump much like Caleb lovingly (and literally 😉) pulled Sarah to their tent that first night. 🤭

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · May 30

We’re sure many of you have heard about the growing controversy in Oklahoma, where parents are pushing back against a new curriculum quietly pushed through by the state’s superintendent.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · May 30

A friend in the bookish community needs a little help. She and her partner are both out of work and trying to hold on until they can find work and figure their next steps out. If you have a dollar or two it’ll make a difference.

Donate to Deanna Needs Your Support in Hard Times, organized by Deanna Parker

Hi my name is Deanna and I’m currently going through an extremely rough patch in… Deanna Parker needs your support for Deanna Needs Your Support in Hard Times

www.gofundme.com

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · May 28

Do not give this woman a dime of your money.
1. Do not watch the new show.
2. Do not stream any of the movies (yes, that includes Fantastic Beasts)
3. Do not buy any of her books. She has a pen name Robert Galbraith.
www.advocate.com/news/jk-rowl...

J.K. Rowling uses 'Harry Potter' wealth to fund anti-transgender organization

This is where "Harry Potter" profits are going.

www.advocate.com

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · May 28

Donald Trump's policies are cruel and harmful. They're also insulting, to his opponents and supporters alike.

His actions and claims insult the intelligence of the American people - and our shared values.

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Portia @portianoir.com · May 24

Rules are rules.

Becky DEEEEK!!! 🕷️👻🎃👻🕷️ @bexrousse.bsky.social · May 24

It has rained for one million days here and all I can think about is

Tom Holland Performs Rihanna's "Umbrella" | Lip Sync Battle

YouTube video by Comedy Central UK

m.youtube.com

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · May 21

Here it is, y’all! The official cover for Devil of the Deep, by @falenciajfwrites.bsky.social , featuring art by @blackgirlabsolute.bsky.social! This is a Haitian fantasy about a mermaid, a pirate and a navy caption who have to work together to tackle an underwater cult to save the world.

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · May 21

Omg it's amazing!!! 😍😍😍

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · May 14

Marjorie, I know the truth confuses you and facts ain’t your strong suit—so let me break it down real slow:

George Floyd didn’t die from drugs. He died because Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 minutes. That’s called murder.

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · May 9

I turn 35 on Saturday & my awesome family & friends got me giftcards to small, local bookstores. 🥳 So I need book recs 🙏 High fantasy, Sci Fi, RomCom, anything cozy & cute. Bonus points for indie authors and completed series!

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steph @starrysteph.bsky.social · Apr 25

anywayyyyyy support a Jewish book creator by following me on Bindery (for free)!

maybe we can publish books someday. and along the way, it’s a lovely community with a book club, readathons, and more. ⬇️

steph @starrysteph.bsky.social · Apr 24

at this rate mein kampf is about to start showing up on bookstagram rec tables because what do you mean ANOTHER bookstagrammer included it in ANOTHER aesthetic photo post? 😭

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · Apr 13

Yesterday, a white man published a book about a slave child who falls in love with her enslaver. And of the four reviews the book has, one of them was telling those of us who are “sensitive to racism” that it’s wrong to leave a bad review. Oh, and the book is meant to be advocating for Black people.

Trigger warning for racism and pedophilia. photo shows the front cover for a horrendous book about a slave girl/enslaver romance.

Trigger warning for racism and pedophilia. photo shows the back cover for a horrendous book about a slave girl/enslaver romance.

Trigger warning for racism and pedophilia. photo shows a positive review for a horrendous book about a slave girl/enslaver romance.

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Apr 13

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Apr 12

Purple💜

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

&

Feathers from the Sky by Jess Wisecup

....spring to mind for this category ✨️

Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Apr 12

I wish I could get my time back from reading that dust jacket. Wtaf is this trash?🗑

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Apr 7

Ugh. I wish she would disappear. Hateful bitch, indeed.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · Apr 4

This is a call to action and I would appreciate it if you'd give it a read and consider plugging in! Thank you!

Bindery Books | I would appreciate it if you read this ...

This is a call to action and I would appreciate it if y...

leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Apr 2

Loot from our bookstore @bettiespages.bsky.social Took a very excited birthday girl to do some book shopping & found stuff for us too✨️✨️ We also walked out with like 12 books BUT none of them were for me😂 #noshelfcontrol #booksky #supportlocal #yallmeansall

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Bittersweetcritiques @bittersweetbeth.bsky.social · Apr 2

Throwback to a book I loved & a #flatlay I was proud of😍 To think there was a time I was hustling to create content. Where did that motivation go?😅 #booksky

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · Mar 31

On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate Minnesota’s transgender community and recommit to standing up for our neighbors in the face of hatred.

As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.

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Shanna "Read Black Fantasy" Miles @srmilesauthor.bsky.social · Mar 28

If you want to support funding or museums and libraries, please show your support by emailing your rep.

You can read newspapers without being paywalled. You can have a story read to your child. You can access the internet during an emergency.

Use this 🔗
app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...

Support Strong Libraries

app.oneclickpolitics.com

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Rebecca Nagle @rebeccanagle.bsky.social · Mar 28

As someone whose life was dramatically altered by long COVID & who still masks indoors, it’s terrifying to see face masks weaponized in the attack on Palestine and free speech. Bans on face masks feel like I am being told to disappear from public life. Our struggles are always connected.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Mar 27

Not getting much attention, but the Senate GOP is about to start voting - to make sure banks can charge higher overdraft fees. Seriously.

Good time to let your Senators know what you think of that.

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