The state library system of Hawaii has banned "banned" books displays, enforcing the phrase "freedom to read." Of course, we like that phrase too, but used without context it obscures the problem. You can't win a fight by pretending there isn't a fight

To read this just as I am learning crochet and spending more time in craft stores…what a great read!

It really needed that PNW gloom

Niche joke for a few of you: I recently moved from a basement apartment to one with windows and the difference in my cat tiktoks feels almost exactly like the difference between X-Files seasons 5 & 6

Sitting at the Media Desk and overheard a patron looking at new releases: "What is The Life of Chuck?? Who is this?!?!" and isn't that actually a pretty good description of the plot and themes of that movie??

This was so fun! My first podcast interview re: Vampires at Sea!

A beautiful, beautiful read.

Some really great interviews this week-- starting with one of my favorite reads of 2025. Thank you @pickyourpotions.bsky.social!

Sitting at the Media Desk and overheard a patron looking at new releases: "What is The Life of Chuck?? Who is this?!?!" and isn't that actually a pretty good description of the plot and themes of that movie??

Happy Optimus Prime Day

I agree 😭😭😭

Here are theirs 😭😭

I sent this to my sister to do with my niece, and the results are so cute

I like this one. One cat goes one way and the other cat goes the other way.

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

Reminder from your resident high school lubrarian: if you plan to do a Banned Books Week display and programming, prioritize living marginalized authors. Use this time to help those who need it the most.

The synchronized side eye

I like this one. One cat goes one way and the other cat goes the other way.

What an enjoyable podcast! I really enjoyed chatting with Jen!

If you like yelling about misuse of the passive voice, THIS IS IT.

The Ig Nobel is incredible , one year an Indian guy won it for calculating the average surface area of an elephant and during his acceptance they had an elephant hold up a sign with the surface area of the scientist on it, they do showbiz better than the Oscars

Idea: Shazam for voice actors

what if we both had a cursed vhs tape and used them to travel to each other 👉👈

I try to focus this account so it's for my readers, but hey writers:

NEVER sign a contract where the publisher keeps your rights indefinitely. For short stories, there should be a point when you can sell reprints.

and NEVER sign your movie/TV/etc adaptation rights to a publisher. Those are yours.