Greg Zimmerman
@gregzimmerman.bsky.social
📚 Bookseller: @roscoebooks.bsky.social
🛠️ Daily Editor: @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
✍️ Marketing and communications: @storystudiochicago.bsky.social
📝 Book Reviewer: open.substack.com/pub/thenewdorkreviewofbooks
Chicagoan. Marquette alum. Runner
🛠️ Daily Editor: @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
✍️ Marketing and communications: @storystudiochicago.bsky.social
📝 Book Reviewer: open.substack.com/pub/thenewdorkreviewofbooks
Chicagoan. Marquette alum. Runner
Reposted by Greg Zimmerman
Book 68: Heart the Lover, by Lily King
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
Heart the Lover, by Lily King: "First we make our choices. Then they make us."
This is definitely one of my favorite novels of the year!
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Book 68: Heart the Lover, by Lily King
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
Here's a thing I have to relearn almost on a daily basis, like Drew Barrymore in 50 First Dates: Writing is fun.
#writersofbluesky
#writersofbluesky
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Here's a thing I have to relearn almost on a daily basis, like Drew Barrymore in 50 First Dates: Writing is fun.
#writersofbluesky
#writersofbluesky
What is happening here is Winnie didn’t think she was getting enough attention, so she pounced on my laptop and very nearly launched a nuclear weapon.
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
What is happening here is Winnie didn’t think she was getting enough attention, so she pounced on my laptop and very nearly launched a nuclear weapon.
What’s notable is that I still won’t resubscribe to the NY Times just to see their book list. 😅
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
What’s notable is that I still won’t resubscribe to the NY Times just to see their book list. 😅
Reposted by Greg Zimmerman
Trump and House Republicans are pushing to ban states' ability to place safety guardrails on AI.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Trump and House Republicans are pushing to ban states' ability to place safety guardrails on AI.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
That could be disastrous for your:
—Kids' safety online
—Data privacy
—Energy bill
But it would be good for:
—Big Tech
Trump’s priorities. Not yours.
Book 68: Heart the Lover, by Lily King
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
Heart the Lover, by Lily King: "First we make our choices. Then they make us."
This is definitely one of my favorite novels of the year!
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Book 68: Heart the Lover, by Lily King
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
A definite favorite of the year.
“This novel is truly a wonder -- a 250-page story that packs the wisdom and sagacity of a book four times its size."
#books
#booksky
buff.ly/3Ci4z4f
Reposted by Greg Zimmerman
The New York Times’ “36 Hours in Chicago” recommended $25 martinis, a $30 architecture walking tour, and $44 miso black cod.
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The New York Times’ “36 Hours in Chicago” recommended $25 martinis, a $30 architecture walking tour, and $44 miso black cod.
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
New book mail: Poems! Dogs! Poems about dogs! Let’s go!
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New book mail: Poems! Dogs! Poems about dogs! Let’s go!
“A great novel, a truly great one, not only captures a particular fictional experience, it alters and intensifies the way you experience your own life while you’re reading it.”
—Lily King in Heart the Lover
#sundaysentence
—Lily King in Heart the Lover
#sundaysentence
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
“A great novel, a truly great one, not only captures a particular fictional experience, it alters and intensifies the way you experience your own life while you’re reading it.”
—Lily King in Heart the Lover
#sundaysentence
—Lily King in Heart the Lover
#sundaysentence
Hipsters unite
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
November 24, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Hipsters unite
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
Reposted by Greg Zimmerman
Book 67: Workhorse, by Caroline Palmer
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
Workhorse, by Caroline Palmer: "Single White Female" Meets "The Devil Wears Prada"
Drama = despicable people doing despicable things
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Book 67: Workhorse, by Caroline Palmer
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
I mean, I guess kudos to smart people for recognizing such a niche business opportunity, but I’m kind of shocked at the number of rich people around here who pay to have someone else put up their holiday decorations. This was not a thing in small-town West Central Ohio when I was growing up. 😂
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I mean, I guess kudos to smart people for recognizing such a niche business opportunity, but I’m kind of shocked at the number of rich people around here who pay to have someone else put up their holiday decorations. This was not a thing in small-town West Central Ohio when I was growing up. 😂
I assume this is a bot, but it’s also an extremely hilarious response to a book review.
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I assume this is a bot, but it’s also an extremely hilarious response to a book review.
Just gonna start putting in all caps at the top of anything I publish online CREATED BY A HUMAN, NOT AN ARTIFICIAL STUPID ROBOT
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Just gonna start putting in all caps at the top of anything I publish online CREATED BY A HUMAN, NOT AN ARTIFICIAL STUPID ROBOT
Reposted by Greg Zimmerman
AI is a massive boon to the fly-by-night vanity publishers and high-output KDP book content. Even big 5 publishing has embraced AI for covers for their republished fanfiction. It's more important than ever for real independent presses to stress the human-made, anti-algorithmic nature of our work.
This is the only sensible way forward. If people don't want to do the work, they should do something else. Thank you for holding the line against the slop.
November 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
AI is a massive boon to the fly-by-night vanity publishers and high-output KDP book content. Even big 5 publishing has embraced AI for covers for their republished fanfiction. It's more important than ever for real independent presses to stress the human-made, anti-algorithmic nature of our work.
Book 67: Workhorse, by Caroline Palmer
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
Workhorse, by Caroline Palmer: "Single White Female" Meets "The Devil Wears Prada"
Drama = despicable people doing despicable things
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Book 67: Workhorse, by Caroline Palmer
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
A bit uneven, but very dramatic. I turned the pages quickly, partly to find out what deviousness these characters would be up to next, partly so that I would not have to have them in my life anymore.
#books
#booksky
open.substack.com/pub/thenewdo...
Well that went well
November 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Well that went well
Today's sign of the apocalypse: I just saw a Cybertruck in the library parking lot.
(Can only assume they were there to try to ban some books.)
(Can only assume they were there to try to ban some books.)
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today's sign of the apocalypse: I just saw a Cybertruck in the library parking lot.
(Can only assume they were there to try to ban some books.)
(Can only assume they were there to try to ban some books.)
I’m continuously amazed and inspired by the writing community’s generosity with both time and resources. Check out this great “book club” and please help @rachellayown.bsky.social raise funds, if you’re able.
pubcheerleader.substack.com/p/lets-read-...
pubcheerleader.substack.com/p/lets-read-...
Let's read together!
I don’t know a writer who isn’t going through it.
pubcheerleader.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I’m continuously amazed and inspired by the writing community’s generosity with both time and resources. Check out this great “book club” and please help @rachellayown.bsky.social raise funds, if you’re able.
pubcheerleader.substack.com/p/lets-read-...
pubcheerleader.substack.com/p/lets-read-...
Reposted by Greg Zimmerman
The indomitable @bethmacy.bsky.social has built a career amplifying unheard voices, shining light on those too often forgotten, and calling out abuses of power. I believe she’s the right person to replace Ben Cline in Congress.
bethmacy.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
bethmacy.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Welcome to the Worst-Kept Secret
I'm running for Congress!
bethmacy.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The indomitable @bethmacy.bsky.social has built a career amplifying unheard voices, shining light on those too often forgotten, and calling out abuses of power. I believe she’s the right person to replace Ben Cline in Congress.
bethmacy.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
bethmacy.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
Reposted by Greg Zimmerman
Somehow in all the excitement over on the @storystudiochicago.bsky.social account, I didn’t manage to share this news (from a couple weeks ago) directly myself: We were awarded a $100,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation and could not be more excited 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Somehow in all the excitement over on the @storystudiochicago.bsky.social account, I didn’t manage to share this news (from a couple weeks ago) directly myself: We were awarded a $100,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation and could not be more excited 🧵
Yesterday was one of those days it'll be tough to explain to future generations. While the Senate voted unanimously to release documents proving the President participated in a child sex trafficking ring, he sat in the Oval Office with a murderous petrol prince and basically committed treason.
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Yesterday was one of those days it'll be tough to explain to future generations. While the Senate voted unanimously to release documents proving the President participated in a child sex trafficking ring, he sat in the Oval Office with a murderous petrol prince and basically committed treason.
This is incredible! Author and journalist Beth Macy is running for Congress as a Democrat in a ruby red Virginia district. Let’s go Beth!!!!
(Also, read Paper Girl — it’s one of my favorite books of the year!)
(Also, read Paper Girl — it’s one of my favorite books of the year!)
The cat's outta the bag! I'm excited to formally announce my campaign for Congress against Ben Cline tonight at Fire Station One in Roanoke. Join us tonight at 5:30 if you can!
www.mobilize.us/bethmacyforc...
www.mobilize.us/bethmacyforc...
Beth Macy Special Announcement · Beth Macy for Congress
Join Beth Macy for a special announcement.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/macykickoff
Doors open at 4:30, event begins at 5:30
www.mobilize.us
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is incredible! Author and journalist Beth Macy is running for Congress as a Democrat in a ruby red Virginia district. Let’s go Beth!!!!
(Also, read Paper Girl — it’s one of my favorite books of the year!)
(Also, read Paper Girl — it’s one of my favorite books of the year!)
Reading Zadie Smith makes me realize just how much I love reading.
November 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Reading Zadie Smith makes me realize just how much I love reading.