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Wannabe librarian, current bookstore employee and Jewish. Please talk to me about books!

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How accurate is Pennywise’s carnival clown routine on this week’s Welcome to Derry for the 1908 time period? To find out, I talked to a historical clowning expert who is also currently a clown in a horror circus: comicbookclublive.com/2025/12/07/i...
How Accurate Is Pennywise's 1908 Clown Routine On 'Welcome To Derry'? We Asked A Clown | Comic Book Club
Professional clown and clown history expert Steve Copeland explains how accurate Pennywise's 1908 clown routine is on Welcome to Derry.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I would watch a Seymour/Hub spinoff. That was heartbreaking. #TheSimpsons
December 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
For this week's chilly blog post, I'm recommending three wintry books, plus a special bonus recommendation. flutteringreads.substack.com/p/help-ive-b... #booksky (1/2)
Help, I've Been Trapped In A Snowdrift For A Week And All I've Got Are These Three Wintry Book Recommendations!
Plus one incredible book that I finished earlier today!
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December 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
#Booksky recommendation of the day: The Freaks young adult trilogy (series?) by @brettwrites.bsky.social.
Superpowers, magic, and Jewish representation mixed with the harsh reality of bullies in the South. www.goodreads.com/series/34127...
Freaks Series by Brett Riley
Freaks (Freaks, #1), Travelers (Freaks, #2), and Rubicons (Freaks, #3)
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December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Happy #StrangerThings premiere day! If you like mysterious telepathic powers and secretive government agencies, I have the perfect book series for you! Check out Project Paper Doll by
@authorstaceykade.bsky.social.
#booksky #scifi
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A Literary Recommendation For Fans Of Stranger Things
Happy premiere day for roughly one third of the last season! I don’t understand the release strategies.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I finally went back to blogging last Sunday after an unintentional anxiety hiatus. Also, I briefly describe meeting @mindymcginnis.bsky.social and @adamcesare.bsky.social, two wonderful authors! open.substack.com/pub/flutteri... #booksky
Executive Dysfunction, Procrastination, Extreme Anxiety- Whatever You Want To Call It.
In which I describe some events since my last blog post...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I have only realized just now by checking my library account that a White Widow prose Marvel young adult book is out, written by @sharpegirl.bsky.social. I wish the marketing was better for Marvel’s prose books. At least I have it on hold and I should be able to pick it up tomorrow!
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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It’s the first true EVENT COMIC WEEK since the launch of DC Action News, and we did it big.

Featuring guest stars @joshualapinbertone.bsky.social, @planetx.bsky.social, and @jrblackwell.bsky.social!
Alex Jaffe and Sports Correspondent Joshua Lapin-Bertone go through each matchup of the King Omega Tournament, including Capt. Atom vs. Power Girl, Lex Luthor vs. Black Lightning, Lobo vs. Plastic Man, the surprise substitution of Batman for the Joker, and more. www.dcactionnews.com/2463906/epis...
October 8, 2025 - DC Action News
Alex Jaffe reports bravely and boldly from the center of the multiverse on events for the week of October 8, 2025. Our top story is the King Omega Tournament, featuring a look at each match up.Comics ...
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October 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Fluttering Reads becomes Shuddering Reads as I recommend books inspired by the National Day calendar. Featuring There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins, The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor, and Desposing Nathan by Zack Smedly. open.substack.com/pub/flutteri... #booksky #horrorsky
Shuddering Reads Presents...National _____ Day Recommendations: Spooktober Edition!
In which I recount books that scared me...
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October 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Happy Halloween month, mwuahahahaha! Reading anything creepy lately? #booksky
a cartoon of a ghost reading a book that says vitra
Alt: A cute little ghost reading a book!
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October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This week on Fluttering Reads, I celebrate the Halloween season and debut another new feature. Spotlighting the #MurderTrending series by @gretchenmcneil.bsky.social and Last Chance Live! by Helena Haywoode Henry! #booksky #horrorsky open.substack.com/pub/flutteri...
Books Of A Feather: "Last Chance Live!" and #MurderTrending
Wherein I compare thematically similar books...
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September 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
@ryherman.bsky.social I really enjoyed This Princess Kills Monsters! Thank you for writing it and I hope you have a good day.
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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This was an interesting commission to do. This sketch cover was not the easiest thing to work with. Pleased with the results though. #catwoman #gwenpool
September 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Want a chance to read Murder, She Rolled before it officially releases on October 6? You're in luck! Sign up now to be an ARC reader.

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September 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hi! No book recommendation post today because I'm recovering from yesterday's covid shot. Instead, enjoy a story I wrote during my last year of college. . #authorsky
#writingsky
#superherofiction
#lgbtfiction
#jewishsuperheroes
#sapphicfiction
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Fiction Corner: "Rooftops" by Zachary Krishef
Good afternoon!
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September 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
@dianebillas.bsky.social I just finished reading Superficial. It’s so good and thank you for the Grand Rapids shout-out, that was an unexpected surprise.
September 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
For this week, I'm spotlighting two upcomingn releases and one brand new book! And, yes, I did spend hours browsing through thousands of books on Goodreads last night. I think I have a book hangover. #booksky (1/2) open.substack.com/pub/flutteri...
I Can't Think Of A Funny Title Because I Looked Through Over A Thousand Books On Goodreads Last Night
...It's not a problem! I can quit anytime I want.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Wherein I begin a new semi-regular feature, recommending books based on the national day calendar. Featuring Power Rangers, pets, and pasta! #booksky #PowerRangers #petsky (1/4)
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National ________ Day Book Recommendations: August 28th Edition
Is it "Morphin'" or "Morphing?"
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August 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
@lilymeade.bsky.social Happy book birthday!
August 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
@mmmegan.bsky.social Hi, this is Zach from the other site. I hope you’re doing well.
August 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy World Book Lovers Day, #BookSky! I couldn't let this day go by without making a special blog post. open.substack.com/pub/flutteri... (1/2)
Happy World Book Lovers Day!
Books about books about books! Books all the way down! Insert a third witty phrase here.
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August 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
This week's newsletter shines a much-deserved spotlight on Coffeeshop In An Alternate Universe by C. B. Lee! #booksky
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Solo Spotlight: "Coffeeshop In An Alternate Universe" by C. B. Lee
Be prepared for paragraphs of gushing.
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August 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Cuddling with my puppy and reading Wednesday: The Season One Novelization! #booksky #dogsky
August 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM