Jacob Tender
@jacobtender.net
And now it’s all this.
Software guy, indy archivist, and Senior Librarian at @hardcover.app.
Software guy, indy archivist, and Senior Librarian at @hardcover.app.
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Jacob Tender
@jacobtender.net
· May 24
I have established a presence.
More me:
🌎 Blog: https://jacobtender.net
🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@Tender
🍿 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jacob
More me:
🌎 Blog: https://jacobtender.net
🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@Tender
🍿 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jacob
Happy to be involved in this project with such a great team and community surrounding it. Join us before 100k?
A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO ALL 50,000 READERS who make up the Hardcover community!
Our small team is so grateful to have reached this major milestone, and we wouldn't be here without contributions from each and every one of you. Thank you for trusting us!
Our small team is so grateful to have reached this major milestone, and we wouldn't be here without contributions from each and every one of you. Thank you for trusting us!
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy to be involved in this project with such a great team and community surrounding it. Join us before 100k?
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Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
This horror genre is scary as folk – and perfect October viewing
Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
n.pr
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
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It's kinda cool that Gary Larson is doing new cartoons because he picked up a digital tablet, taught himself how to use it, and it made him love drawing again.
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
New Work by Gary Larson | TheFarSide.com
Get an exclusive look at brand new cartoons and artwork from cartoonist Gary Larson, creator of the iconic comic strip The Far Side®.
www.thefarside.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It's kinda cool that Gary Larson is doing new cartoons because he picked up a digital tablet, taught himself how to use it, and it made him love drawing again.
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
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lots of people know Łink from what he did to promote alt text usage here. this tip about pretending you’re describing an image over the phone has been burned in my brain since i saw it
October 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
lots of people know Łink from what he did to promote alt text usage here. this tip about pretending you’re describing an image over the phone has been burned in my brain since i saw it
Summer is basically over but I’m not giving up my back porch and Sunflower Kolsch until I have to.
October 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Summer is basically over but I’m not giving up my back porch and Sunflower Kolsch until I have to.
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American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor Dan O'Bannon (1946-2009) was born 79 years ago today.
September 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor Dan O'Bannon (1946-2009) was born 79 years ago today.
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The Booker Prize shortlist is here!
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
September 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Booker Prize shortlist is here!
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
I’m gutted. Robert Redford is one of the greats of all time. What a guy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I’m gutted. Robert Redford is one of the greats of all time. What a guy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
Philomena, meet Sam. youtube.com/watch?v=_Nii...
How to Know Nothing About Art with Sam Campbell and Verity Babbs
YouTube video by Affordable Art Fair
youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Philomena, meet Sam. youtube.com/watch?v=_Nii...
@falcon.nerdcatcafe.com I was snooping your site after seeing your recent posts about Hardcover and found your “how I use Letterboxd tags” post.
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
@falcon.nerdcatcafe.com I was snooping your site after seeing your recent posts about Hardcover and found your “how I use Letterboxd tags” post.
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
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Four issues of Fantastic Adventures with cover art by J. Allen St. John.
August 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Four issues of Fantastic Adventures with cover art by J. Allen St. John.
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The Subway Is Not Scary https://onefoottsunami.com/2025/09/02/the-subway-is-not-scary/
September 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Subway Is Not Scary https://onefoottsunami.com/2025/09/02/the-subway-is-not-scary/
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Are you a product manager who loves books? I’d love to work with you! Hardcover is looking for 2 PMs to join nights and weekends for equity (as all of us are) to build the best social network and community for readers. 💙📚
We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
hardcover.app/pages/roles
hardcover.app/pages/roles
Hardcover Open Roles
Join the Hardcover team! Here are open roles for people who want to help.
hardcover.app
September 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Are you a product manager who loves books? I’d love to work with you! Hardcover is looking for 2 PMs to join nights and weekends for equity (as all of us are) to build the best social network and community for readers. 💙📚
We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
hardcover.app/pages/roles
hardcover.app/pages/roles
Hardcover Open Roles
Join the Hardcover team! Here are open roles for people who want to help.
hardcover.app
September 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
hardcover.app/pages/roles
hardcover.app/pages/roles
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The Hidden Thaumaturge is ready! Here’s a blog post detailing the different formats and links to buy them! Really hope you enjoy it!
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
The Hidden Thaumaturge is AVAILABLE NOW
The evil EMPEROR ARGUS took control of the galaxy over 3,000 years ago. Only a small Chain of worlds remains free thanks to the Legendary THAUMATURGE Artur, who set off a device that created THE NULL,...
marksutterauthor.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Hidden Thaumaturge is ready! Here’s a blog post detailing the different formats and links to buy them! Really hope you enjoy it!
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
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Ever crave a book that matches your exact mood? With Hardcover’s Browse by Moods feature, find the perfect book for the feeling you're looking for. Explore on our app now!
August 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Ever crave a book that matches your exact mood? With Hardcover’s Browse by Moods feature, find the perfect book for the feeling you're looking for. Explore on our app now!
I often wonder what this song could have become. youtube.com/watch?v=sQqh...
Jeff Buckley - All Flowers in Time Bend Towards the Sun (Live at Selina's)
YouTube video by campanocorp
youtube.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I often wonder what this song could have become. youtube.com/watch?v=sQqh...
It’s been a week for sad, angry, disappointed, and superstitious men. #FourLastWatched #LetterboxdFriday
August 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It’s been a week for sad, angry, disappointed, and superstitious men. #FourLastWatched #LetterboxdFriday
My most anticipated Criterion Release yet this year. youtu.be/fu3iQLnforw?...
Eclipse Series 47: Abbas Kiarostami — Early Shorts and Features Trailer
YouTube video by CRITERION
youtu.be
August 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My most anticipated Criterion Release yet this year. youtu.be/fu3iQLnforw?...
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Just discovered @hardcover.app thanks to @jacobtender.net . Because, of course I want another book tracking app!
As he said, it's like Letterboxd, but for books!
📚🥳
#filmsky #booksky
As he said, it's like Letterboxd, but for books!
📚🥳
#filmsky #booksky
August 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Just discovered @hardcover.app thanks to @jacobtender.net . Because, of course I want another book tracking app!
As he said, it's like Letterboxd, but for books!
📚🥳
#filmsky #booksky
As he said, it's like Letterboxd, but for books!
📚🥳
#filmsky #booksky
I’m two episodes deep into Alien: Earth and very overwhelmed.
August 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I’m two episodes deep into Alien: Earth and very overwhelmed.
Mythopoeia is a subgenre of speculative fiction where the author develops fictionalized or artificial mythology.
This year, The Mythopoeic Society honors @franceshardinge.bsky.social, @amiekaufman.bsky.social, Minsoo Kang, & Stefan Ekman! hardcover.app/@liashl/list... @mythsoc.bsky.social
This year, The Mythopoeic Society honors @franceshardinge.bsky.social, @amiekaufman.bsky.social, Minsoo Kang, & Stefan Ekman! hardcover.app/@liashl/list... @mythsoc.bsky.social
Winners of the 2025 Mythopoeic Awards (announced August, 2025) 6 books by Lia
Mythopoeia is a subgenre of speculative fiction where the author develops fictionalized or artificial mythology. The Mythopoeic Society honors authors in this space each year. Acknowledged masters…
hardcover.app
August 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Mythopoeia is a subgenre of speculative fiction where the author develops fictionalized or artificial mythology.
This year, The Mythopoeic Society honors @franceshardinge.bsky.social, @amiekaufman.bsky.social, Minsoo Kang, & Stefan Ekman! hardcover.app/@liashl/list... @mythsoc.bsky.social
This year, The Mythopoeic Society honors @franceshardinge.bsky.social, @amiekaufman.bsky.social, Minsoo Kang, & Stefan Ekman! hardcover.app/@liashl/list... @mythsoc.bsky.social
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Late Summer reads for fans of (fictional) myth and legend! Earlier this month, the Mythopoeic Society announced the winners of its 2025 awards.
Click through the images to check out the winners, then track the books and share your thoughts with us on Hardcover!
Click through the images to check out the winners, then track the books and share your thoughts with us on Hardcover!
August 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Late Summer reads for fans of (fictional) myth and legend! Earlier this month, the Mythopoeic Society announced the winners of its 2025 awards.
Click through the images to check out the winners, then track the books and share your thoughts with us on Hardcover!
Click through the images to check out the winners, then track the books and share your thoughts with us on Hardcover!
I was only expecting a single today from Dijon, not an entire record! music.apple.com/us/album/bab...
Baby - Album by Dijon - Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 12 Songs
music.apple.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I was only expecting a single today from Dijon, not an entire record! music.apple.com/us/album/bab...
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Science fiction fans, the time is nearly here!
The 2025 Hugo Awards will be presented Saturday August 16th, at Seattle WorldCon! Check out the complete list of the contenders: seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw...
The 2025 Hugo Awards will be presented Saturday August 16th, at Seattle WorldCon! Check out the complete list of the contenders: seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw...
2025 Hugo Award Finalists
Seattle Worldcon 2025, the 83 World Science Fiction Convention is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 Hugo Awards, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and Astounding Award for Best…
seattlein2025.org
August 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Science fiction fans, the time is nearly here!
The 2025 Hugo Awards will be presented Saturday August 16th, at Seattle WorldCon! Check out the complete list of the contenders: seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw...
The 2025 Hugo Awards will be presented Saturday August 16th, at Seattle WorldCon! Check out the complete list of the contenders: seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw...