Alex Brown 🇵🇸 (they/them)
@bookjockeyalex.bsky.social
librarian, archivist, historian, author, Ignyte award-winning & Hugo-nominated writer and critic, rat obsessive, hella queer
words in reactormag.com, locusmag.com, npr, reader's digest, and elsewhere
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A queer Black librarian, local historian, writer, and author. They write about speculative fiction and young adult literature for Tor.com and Locus Magazine, as well as on their blog, bookjockeyalex.c...
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Greetings new followers! I'm a high school librarian and book critic specializing in speculative fiction. I'm also a historian and archivist who has written two books on marginalized history in California. Also do some sensitivity/authenticity reading. Link in profile.
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Grading and googling hallucinated citations, as one does nowadays, and now that LLMs have been around for a while, I've discovered new horrors: hallucinated journals are now appearing in Google Scholar with dozens of citations bc so many people are citing these fake things
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Grading and googling hallucinated citations, as one does nowadays, and now that LLMs have been around for a while, I've discovered new horrors: hallucinated journals are now appearing in Google Scholar with dozens of citations bc so many people are citing these fake things
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A thought today to reply-guys around Black folks like Jamelle and Tressie: I truly believe some of it grows out of a certain subset of White people who heard "listen to Black people" and so began treating platformed Black folks as gurus, and every observation shared as a judgment on their lives.
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A thought today to reply-guys around Black folks like Jamelle and Tressie: I truly believe some of it grows out of a certain subset of White people who heard "listen to Black people" and so began treating platformed Black folks as gurus, and every observation shared as a judgment on their lives.
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#Booksky It’s here! THE COMPLETE ASTREIANT by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett is out today! This includes all 6 award-winning books in the series, which is also eligible for the Best Series Hugo Award this year. Available direct from us and beyond.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#Booksky It’s here! THE COMPLETE ASTREIANT by Melissa Scott and Lisa A. Barnett is out today! This includes all 6 award-winning books in the series, which is also eligible for the Best Series Hugo Award this year. Available direct from us and beyond.
queenofswordspress.com/product/comp...
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I've spent the last three weeks wrestling with Wake Up Dead Man. Here are some of my thoughts—I have many more.
I am wildly grateful to talk about art that deals seriously with the world we've created, and somehow still holds on to hope.
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I am wildly grateful to talk about art that deals seriously with the world we've created, and somehow still holds on to hope.
reactormag.com/entirely-too...
Entirely Too Many Thoughts About Wake Up Dead Man - Reactor
Digging in to the nuances of religion, faith, and grace tucked inside the latest Benoit Blanc mystery
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December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I've spent the last three weeks wrestling with Wake Up Dead Man. Here are some of my thoughts—I have many more.
I am wildly grateful to talk about art that deals seriously with the world we've created, and somehow still holds on to hope.
reactormag.com/entirely-too...
I am wildly grateful to talk about art that deals seriously with the world we've created, and somehow still holds on to hope.
reactormag.com/entirely-too...
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John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
December 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
did AI pitch this script
I do not want Gaston backstory, I do not need Gaston backstory, I reject Gaston backstory
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
Disney Developing Live-Action ‘Gaston’ Movie From Writer Dave Callaham And Producer Michelle Rejwan
Disney is in early development on a new live-action pic centered on the Beauty and the Beast character Gaston.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
did AI pitch this script
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HELLO I made a 2025 best-of list that only features books that came out in October through December. enjoy!
The Very Best Books of Q4 in 2025 - Reading the End
Hello, yes, I know, I know you were wanting to hear about my favorite books for the entire year, and perhaps I will provide that in 2026. However, I have noticed to my sorrow that books publishing in ...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
HELLO I made a 2025 best-of list that only features books that came out in October through December. enjoy!
*tucking this away for the future*
I'm available for developmental edits on full and partial manuscripts for a limited time! Full details here:
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December 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
*tucking this away for the future*
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Choosing to focus, on hearing the news of Rob Reiner's passing, to remember this moment where he was so overcome with joy and laughter that he - the director of the movie - was one of many people banished from the set in order to finish filming.
TIL nearly all of the "Miracle Max" scene from Princess Bride was improvised by Billy Crystal, and it took three ten hour days to shoot, because they couldn't get through his improv without everyone (cast and crew) laughing so hard it ruined the audio.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and laughing .
Alt: Miracle Max and his wife waving goodbye from the Princess Bride.
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Choosing to focus, on hearing the news of Rob Reiner's passing, to remember this moment where he was so overcome with joy and laughter that he - the director of the movie - was one of many people banished from the set in order to finish filming.
I have been enjoying Welcome to Derry, but the finale, I haven't hated an episode of television so much in a long time. I spent the entire time shouting at the characters doing absolutely ludicrous things solely for the purpose of stretching out the run time or table setting for S2. Infuriating.
December 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I have been enjoying Welcome to Derry, but the finale, I haven't hated an episode of television so much in a long time. I spent the entire time shouting at the characters doing absolutely ludicrous things solely for the purpose of stretching out the run time or table setting for S2. Infuriating.
Bad news!
"Bradage de la traduction, plan social invisible : Harlequin passe à l’IA"
Faites tourner, parce qu'il va falloir se battre encore plus. :/
#traduction #IA #Harlequin #ATLF
Faites tourner, parce qu'il va falloir se battre encore plus. :/
#traduction #IA #Harlequin #ATLF
December 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bad news!
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this is such an irresponsible, misleading headline, can we all just not be ghouls for a second
December 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
this is such an irresponsible, misleading headline, can we all just not be ghouls for a second
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“On behalf of Director Park Chan-wook's new film, we are cordially inviting all Fortune 500 CEOs to a special screening of NO OTHER CHOICE.
This is truly a film that speaks to our gracious executive leaders and the culture they have cultivated.”
Beast mode shit.
This is truly a film that speaks to our gracious executive leaders and the culture they have cultivated.”
Beast mode shit.
December 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“On behalf of Director Park Chan-wook's new film, we are cordially inviting all Fortune 500 CEOs to a special screening of NO OTHER CHOICE.
This is truly a film that speaks to our gracious executive leaders and the culture they have cultivated.”
Beast mode shit.
This is truly a film that speaks to our gracious executive leaders and the culture they have cultivated.”
Beast mode shit.
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Went to my local independent bookstore this weekend and shared a good rant about Harlequin and Heated Rivalry. Whew, man, were they pissed about the lost sales. They said Harlequin promised books by mid Dec, but that seems increasingly unlikely.
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Went to my local independent bookstore this weekend and shared a good rant about Harlequin and Heated Rivalry. Whew, man, were they pissed about the lost sales. They said Harlequin promised books by mid Dec, but that seems increasingly unlikely.
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Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
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Apropos to a post I'm not going to quote: no, you are not fucking obliged to battle the fucking right on fucking social media, or go to where they are. Why make yourself miserable shouting at bots (who don't care) or trolls (who get off on your misery). Make your fucking social media enjoyable, FFS.
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Apropos to a post I'm not going to quote: no, you are not fucking obliged to battle the fucking right on fucking social media, or go to where they are. Why make yourself miserable shouting at bots (who don't care) or trolls (who get off on your misery). Make your fucking social media enjoyable, FFS.
Bit of a stretch, but if you're a member of the California Lawyers Association, I'd love it if you could get me a PDF of this review. For a student doing research.
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Book Review the Dawn of Environmental Litigation: Dawn At Mineral King Valley: the Sierra Club, the Disney Company and the Rise of Environmental Law (Daniel P. Selmi) - California Lawyers Association
BOOK REVIEW THE DAWN OF ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION: DAWN AT MINERAL KING VALLEY: THE SIERRA CLUB, THE DISNEY COMPANY AND THE RISE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (DANIEL P. SELMI) Written by Sara…
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December 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Bit of a stretch, but if you're a member of the California Lawyers Association, I'd love it if you could get me a PDF of this review. For a student doing research.
calawyers.org/publications...
calawyers.org/publications...
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Rob Reiner had one of the most wide-ranging audiences of any American filmmaker. People rewatch his films with nostalgia and joy. They quote them with parents and pass them down to children.
Ignore the other one's commentary. It's like a black hole commenting on the sun.
Ignore the other one's commentary. It's like a black hole commenting on the sun.
December 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Rob Reiner had one of the most wide-ranging audiences of any American filmmaker. People rewatch his films with nostalgia and joy. They quote them with parents and pass them down to children.
Ignore the other one's commentary. It's like a black hole commenting on the sun.
Ignore the other one's commentary. It's like a black hole commenting on the sun.
Also amused that the American brands are mostly clustered at the bottom. Lexus is owned by Toyota, so kudos to them for claiming the top spot.
please take a moment to appreciate Tesla's epic accomplishment of coming dead last in the auto industry in reliability, despite making relatively expensive cars with a tiny fraction of the moving parts
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December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Also amused that the American brands are mostly clustered at the bottom. Lexus is owned by Toyota, so kudos to them for claiming the top spot.
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I'm assuming three-quarters of the people in this group were feds to begin with.
If this is the usual FBI sting operation, you'd also be pretty safe betting that every step of this plot from concept to sourcing to buying fake bomb parts was instigated by informants and undercovers
If this is the usual FBI sting operation, you'd also be pretty safe betting that every step of this plot from concept to sourcing to buying fake bomb parts was instigated by informants and undercovers
December 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm assuming three-quarters of the people in this group were feds to begin with.
If this is the usual FBI sting operation, you'd also be pretty safe betting that every step of this plot from concept to sourcing to buying fake bomb parts was instigated by informants and undercovers
If this is the usual FBI sting operation, you'd also be pretty safe betting that every step of this plot from concept to sourcing to buying fake bomb parts was instigated by informants and undercovers
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GenAI/LLM stole my work. Thinking it would make me more creative is like stealing a pie I made, eating it, vomiting, and then telling me that to eat the vomit to make pie.
Like, no thank you, I know how to actually make things, not just steal, vomit, and say "I made this" over the steaming pile
Like, no thank you, I know how to actually make things, not just steal, vomit, and say "I made this" over the steaming pile
I have grown to believe that excessive wealth does something to your brain that is analogous to a serious head injury
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
GenAI/LLM stole my work. Thinking it would make me more creative is like stealing a pie I made, eating it, vomiting, and then telling me that to eat the vomit to make pie.
Like, no thank you, I know how to actually make things, not just steal, vomit, and say "I made this" over the steaming pile
Like, no thank you, I know how to actually make things, not just steal, vomit, and say "I made this" over the steaming pile
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And, if you've somehow managed to never hear the story of how Reiner met Michelle, and how that changed WHEN HARRY MET SALLY…💔
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December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
And, if you've somehow managed to never hear the story of how Reiner met Michelle, and how that changed WHEN HARRY MET SALLY…💔
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