Books That Burn
@booksthatburn.com
Book review blog and podcast. Member of Certain POV Podcast Network. Robin (they/them). 🏳️🌈 #NoAI
booksthatburn.carrd.co
mast.booksthatburn.com
linksthatburn.com
Gazan MA Boost; Help nurse Ahmed stay alive: https://chuffed.org/project/130260
booksthatburn.carrd.co
mast.booksthatburn.com
linksthatburn.com
Gazan MA Boost; Help nurse Ahmed stay alive: https://chuffed.org/project/130260
Pinned
Links That Burn - Big Tools Won't Save Niche Websites
A catalog of useful links to niche websites - find something useful, fun, and/or informative today!
linksthatburn.com
My 2025 recap:
It turned out that starting a link directory didn't leave time/brainspace for nearly as many book reviews. Helping people find non-AI sites in the genAI tide has been great, and LTB isn't going anywhere. Please keep sending in your bookmarks and open tabs with niche/useful sites.
It turned out that starting a link directory didn't leave time/brainspace for nearly as many book reviews. Helping people find non-AI sites in the genAI tide has been great, and LTB isn't going anywhere. Please keep sending in your bookmarks and open tabs with niche/useful sites.
Reposted by Books That Burn
Mayors turning police against morally justified legal protesters while refusing to arrest state-sanctioned killers is par for the course and I’m very genuinely not sure why anyone expected anything different to happen here.
January 10, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Mayors turning police against morally justified legal protesters while refusing to arrest state-sanctioned killers is par for the course and I’m very genuinely not sure why anyone expected anything different to happen here.
Reposted by Books That Burn
this is why it’s so important to listen to locals when someone’s mayor goes viral for saying one correct thing that they will immediately contradict with their subsequent actions
This is exactly why I fucking hated seeing people hyping him up for saying "Get the fuck out of Minneapolis!"
It was 99% from people who don't even live here and don't have to have him as mayor. We knew better.
It was 99% from people who don't even live here and don't have to have him as mayor. We knew better.
January 10, 2026 at 8:34 PM
this is why it’s so important to listen to locals when someone’s mayor goes viral for saying one correct thing that they will immediately contradict with their subsequent actions
Reposted by Books That Burn
This is Minneapolis:
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
January 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This is Minneapolis:
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
Reposted by Books That Burn
Sen Chris Murphy wants to require warrants and ban masks as a requirement for more ICE funding. WHY ARE YOU GIVING THEM FUNDING HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING.
January 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Sen Chris Murphy wants to require warrants and ban masks as a requirement for more ICE funding. WHY ARE YOU GIVING THEM FUNDING HAVE YOU LEARNED NOTHING.
Reposted by Books That Burn
They've arrested 29 people protesting murder.
They've arrested 0 murderers.
They care more about property damage than murder. As they always have.
They've arrested 0 murderers.
They care more about property damage than murder. As they always have.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says 29 people were arrested in downtown last night during a noise demonstration at a hotel reportedly housing ICE agents: "For those that are taking the bait and causing property damage or otherwise, there are consequences. We're holding the line here all the way."
January 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
They've arrested 29 people protesting murder.
They've arrested 0 murderers.
They care more about property damage than murder. As they always have.
They've arrested 0 murderers.
They care more about property damage than murder. As they always have.
Reposted by Books That Burn
me when I lie
State and local law enforcement know the communities they serve. They’ve built the trust and know how to keep us safe.
As Minnesotans express their first amendment rights, I encourage you to remain peaceful and know that local law enforcement has one goal in mind: your safety.
As Minnesotans express their first amendment rights, I encourage you to remain peaceful and know that local law enforcement has one goal in mind: your safety.
January 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
me when I lie
Reposted by Books That Burn
y'all Kristi Noem absolutely deserves to be impeached but please, please be wary of Dems who try to use an impeachment vote on Noem (fine, but not gonna end in removal) as a substitute for action on ICE funding (real, hits them where it hurts)
January 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
y'all Kristi Noem absolutely deserves to be impeached but please, please be wary of Dems who try to use an impeachment vote on Noem (fine, but not gonna end in removal) as a substitute for action on ICE funding (real, hits them where it hurts)
Reposted by Books That Burn
Word to the wise: even if you aren't in a city under direct attack yet, you want to be developing these sorts of relationships NOW with sympathetic folks at local institutions.
You want to have those numbers in your phone ready for when you have to send exactly these sorts of texts.
You want to have those numbers in your phone ready for when you have to send exactly these sorts of texts.
Absolutely insane that my life has become texting with local church pastors to try and find a safe place to hold an emergency meeting for parents at my kid’s’ preschool to figure out how to respond to the federal government kidnapping neighbors.
January 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Word to the wise: even if you aren't in a city under direct attack yet, you want to be developing these sorts of relationships NOW with sympathetic folks at local institutions.
You want to have those numbers in your phone ready for when you have to send exactly these sorts of texts.
You want to have those numbers in your phone ready for when you have to send exactly these sorts of texts.
Reposted by Books That Burn
It is Imperative to understand that Frey is your enemy. He is not a misguided ally he is not delusional he is not trying to mitigate harm, when given the choice between disorder or ethnic cleansing he is choosing the ethnic cleansing and he will always choose order
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says 29 people were arrested in downtown last night during a noise demonstration at a hotel reportedly housing ICE agents: "For those that are taking the bait and causing property damage or otherwise, there are consequences. We're holding the line here all the way."
January 10, 2026 at 7:40 PM
It is Imperative to understand that Frey is your enemy. He is not a misguided ally he is not delusional he is not trying to mitigate harm, when given the choice between disorder or ethnic cleansing he is choosing the ethnic cleansing and he will always choose order
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Moreover, ICE must be destroyed
Reposted by Books That Burn
One of the takeaways of my current book is that the ability of the federal government to exert real power in domestic settings has always been largely overblown.
They don’t have the juice or manpower for it. This is not late 1930s Germany. There is no state monopoly on media. They are wildly unpopular.
The goal here is martial law. It’s martial law. Let’s be clear about that.
January 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
One of the takeaways of my current book is that the ability of the federal government to exert real power in domestic settings has always been largely overblown.
Reposted by Books That Burn
This is as true for the absurdist or the writer of cozies as it is for someone penning demi-documentary grimdark stories about an imaginary apocalypse or someone whose gig is cute cat videos. The job is to help people breathe, and it matters even on the days it feels like you’re covered in lead. 2/2
January 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
This is as true for the absurdist or the writer of cozies as it is for someone penning demi-documentary grimdark stories about an imaginary apocalypse or someone whose gig is cute cat videos. The job is to help people breathe, and it matters even on the days it feels like you’re covered in lead. 2/2
Reposted by Books That Burn
If you let them, the horrors will devour you whole. Making space to live and smile is an act of resistance. So is helping others to do the same. If you’re an artist in this time, remember that what you’re doing is part of the emotional support infrastructure. They want you silent. 1/2
January 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
If you let them, the horrors will devour you whole. Making space to live and smile is an act of resistance. So is helping others to do the same. If you’re an artist in this time, remember that what you’re doing is part of the emotional support infrastructure. They want you silent. 1/2
Reposted by Books That Burn
This is a lesson I learned as a preteen, listening to Soviet refuseniks talk about how they survived until they were allowed to leave the country. You make art, you make joy, and you fight. Because those three things are the same thing.
If you let them, the horrors will devour you whole. Making space to live and smile is an act of resistance. So is helping others to do the same. If you’re an artist in this time, remember that what you’re doing is part of the emotional support infrastructure. They want you silent. 1/2
January 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
This is a lesson I learned as a preteen, listening to Soviet refuseniks talk about how they survived until they were allowed to leave the country. You make art, you make joy, and you fight. Because those three things are the same thing.
Reposted by Books That Burn
Thousands are at Powderhorn Park in south Minneapolis rallying against ICE.
Video by Alex Kormann
Video by Alex Kormann
January 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Thousands are at Powderhorn Park in south Minneapolis rallying against ICE.
Video by Alex Kormann
Video by Alex Kormann
Reposted by Books That Burn
Clarity is essential in these moments. Using words like "or otherwise" leaves ambiguity as to whether he is considering First Amendment activity "taking the bait."
Not only is that bad for people in Minneapolis, but it's language that the Trump administration will use against people.
Not only is that bad for people in Minneapolis, but it's language that the Trump administration will use against people.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says 29 people were arrested in downtown last night during a noise demonstration at a hotel reportedly housing ICE agents: "For those that are taking the bait and causing property damage or otherwise, there are consequences. We're holding the line here all the way."
January 10, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Clarity is essential in these moments. Using words like "or otherwise" leaves ambiguity as to whether he is considering First Amendment activity "taking the bait."
Not only is that bad for people in Minneapolis, but it's language that the Trump administration will use against people.
Not only is that bad for people in Minneapolis, but it's language that the Trump administration will use against people.
Reposted by Books That Burn
Cop “unions” are a repulsive stain on the American major movement. www.teenvogue.com/story/what-t...
January 10, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Cop “unions” are a repulsive stain on the American major movement. www.teenvogue.com/story/what-t...
Reposted by Books That Burn
[something horrific]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
...
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
...
Incredible that people have careers based around telling those who are struggling to keep their chin up and not react because "They're clearly [doing worse thing than the last thing] to bait an excuse to [do even worse thing]."
It's a ratchet. You're describing a ratchet. You are selling ratchets.
It's a ratchet. You're describing a ratchet. You are selling ratchets.
January 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
[something horrific]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
...
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
[something worse]
"dont take the bait"
...
Reposted by Books That Burn
More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
January 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
Reposted by Books That Burn
People are getting executed on the street, so thank god we have politicians brave enough to protect the nation’s windows
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says 29 people were arrested in downtown last night during a noise demonstration at a hotel reportedly housing ICE agents: "For those that are taking the bait and causing property damage or otherwise, there are consequences. We're holding the line here all the way."
January 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM
People are getting executed on the street, so thank god we have politicians brave enough to protect the nation’s windows
Reposted by Books That Burn
These dancers are a common sight at Minneapolis protests and cultural events. Protesters are gathered around as they wait for the protest against ICE to start in south Minneapolis.
January 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
These dancers are a common sight at Minneapolis protests and cultural events. Protesters are gathered around as they wait for the protest against ICE to start in south Minneapolis.
Reposted by Books That Burn
ken did a really great thread here that nicely articulates why i block doomers.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
This kind of thing does point out a real ethical dilemma: block or mute?
January 10, 2026 at 6:48 PM
ken did a really great thread here that nicely articulates why i block doomers.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
the only thing i’ll add is this: doomerism is a form of voter suppression. saying shit like “there won’t be elections” is saying there’s no point in fighting. it’s demotivating. fuck that.
Reposted by Books That Burn
If there are *any* Democrats in Congress who will still vote to keep funding this administration when it is using that money to terrorize our cities and refusing to allow congressional representatives their clear right to observe their activities, then those reps need to be primaried into retirement
I was just denied access to the ICE processing center at the Whipple Building.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
Members of Congress have a legal right and constitutional responsibility to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
The public deserves to know what is taking place in ICE facilities.
JUST NOW: Huge mass of agents in a standoff, weapons drawn as Reps. Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Kelly Morrison attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Whipple Building, which has been HQ for thousands of ICE agents.
@zeteo.com
@zeteo.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
If there are *any* Democrats in Congress who will still vote to keep funding this administration when it is using that money to terrorize our cities and refusing to allow congressional representatives their clear right to observe their activities, then those reps need to be primaried into retirement
Reposted by Books That Burn
In Minneapolis this afternoon—
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
January 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
In Minneapolis this afternoon—
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
Hundreds are streaming across the snow and ice into Powderhorn Park for a rally and march demanding ICE leave Minnesota.
It is bitterly cold. There are hardcore Midwesterners out here making their way in with trekking poles.
Reposted by Books That Burn
Absolutely insane that my life has become texting with local church pastors to try and find a safe place to hold an emergency meeting for parents at my kid’s’ preschool to figure out how to respond to the federal government kidnapping neighbors.
January 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Absolutely insane that my life has become texting with local church pastors to try and find a safe place to hold an emergency meeting for parents at my kid’s’ preschool to figure out how to respond to the federal government kidnapping neighbors.
Reposted by Books That Burn
my man, you’re talking about the people who killed George Floyd
State and local law enforcement know the communities they serve. They’ve built the trust and know how to keep us safe.
As Minnesotans express their first amendment rights, I encourage you to remain peaceful and know that local law enforcement has one goal in mind: your safety.
As Minnesotans express their first amendment rights, I encourage you to remain peaceful and know that local law enforcement has one goal in mind: your safety.
January 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM
my man, you’re talking about the people who killed George Floyd