Leila Sales
@leilasalesbooks.bsky.social
Leila Sales suffers for her art. Well, it's not really art. But it's something. And she suffers.
Author, editor, eater of chocolate. My newest book, THE MUSEUM OF LOST AND FOUND, is out now!
https://leilasales.com/
https://thebookengineer.com/
Author, editor, eater of chocolate. My newest book, THE MUSEUM OF LOST AND FOUND, is out now!
https://leilasales.com/
https://thebookengineer.com/
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In @nytimes.com, Anthony Marra calls THE SLIP “immensely rewarding” and says “you’re unlikely to read a more impressive first novel this year.” 🙏🥊
A Cold Case and a Bold New Voice Fuel This Potent Novel
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November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In @nytimes.com, Anthony Marra calls THE SLIP “immensely rewarding” and says “you’re unlikely to read a more impressive first novel this year.” 🙏🥊
I find Jack Schlossberg to be a mostly delightful card. I'm generally amused by his social media presence, he seems smart, I get the sense that our political stances mostly align. Overall, I enjoy having him in public life. Simultaneously, I really do not need him to be in the U.S. Congress.
November 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I find Jack Schlossberg to be a mostly delightful card. I'm generally amused by his social media presence, he seems smart, I get the sense that our political stances mostly align. Overall, I enjoy having him in public life. Simultaneously, I really do not need him to be in the U.S. Congress.
Mattress ads do not make me want to buy a new mattress, but they do make me want to go to sleep
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Mattress ads do not make me want to buy a new mattress, but they do make me want to go to sleep
I am overjoyed to report that we have officially entered chocolate mint season at Trader Joe’s
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I am overjoyed to report that we have officially entered chocolate mint season at Trader Joe’s
Having lived in NYC for 12 years, I strongly believe that, should I at any time grow hungry, I should ALWAYS be able to find a good snack within a one-block radius. Being pretty much anywhere else in America really tests this belief.
November 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Having lived in NYC for 12 years, I strongly believe that, should I at any time grow hungry, I should ALWAYS be able to find a good snack within a one-block radius. Being pretty much anywhere else in America really tests this belief.
“You have to tolerate that you don’t know what you’re doing, almost every day.”—Rebecca Stead, at the 2025 Texas Book Fest
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“You have to tolerate that you don’t know what you’re doing, almost every day.”—Rebecca Stead, at the 2025 Texas Book Fest
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Can’t wait for Texas Book Festival! Tomorrow (Saturday) at 4:15 in the Texas tent! Say hi 🥊
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Can’t wait for Texas Book Festival! Tomorrow (Saturday) at 4:15 in the Texas tent! Say hi 🥊
To illustrate my point, here’s a juxtaposition of two screenshots taken tonight, one a post about election results in NYC (or perhaps NJ, or VA, or CA), the other a map of the results for Prop 15, the latest tool in Texas’s book banning arsenal
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM
To illustrate my point, here’s a juxtaposition of two screenshots taken tonight, one a post about election results in NYC (or perhaps NJ, or VA, or CA), the other a map of the results for Prop 15, the latest tool in Texas’s book banning arsenal
Every post out of NYC tonight is like “
“The arc of history is long but it bends toward justice” and “When Dems work together, we win.” And I certainly think that is true…in NYC. Alas, in Texas tonight, the vibes are more like, “Welp. Here we are again, I guess. I don’t know why we bother.”
“The arc of history is long but it bends toward justice” and “When Dems work together, we win.” And I certainly think that is true…in NYC. Alas, in Texas tonight, the vibes are more like, “Welp. Here we are again, I guess. I don’t know why we bother.”
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Every post out of NYC tonight is like “
“The arc of history is long but it bends toward justice” and “When Dems work together, we win.” And I certainly think that is true…in NYC. Alas, in Texas tonight, the vibes are more like, “Welp. Here we are again, I guess. I don’t know why we bother.”
“The arc of history is long but it bends toward justice” and “When Dems work together, we win.” And I certainly think that is true…in NYC. Alas, in Texas tonight, the vibes are more like, “Welp. Here we are again, I guess. I don’t know why we bother.”
I got to shout out a bunch of my favorite local authors, artists, and event producers in this podcast. Thanks for inviting me on, @citycastaustin.bsky.social!
Thanks to @citycastaustin.bsky.social for having us on their November podcast to talk about some of the best Austin events coming up this month, including the TX Book Fest, Austin Studio Tour, concerts, holiday markets, and more. austin.citycast.fm/podcasts/you...
Your Guide to November 2025 in Austin - City Cast Austin
Think Austin takes a breather after October? Think again. November’s bursting with events, eats, and inspiration. If you’re not sure what to add to...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I got to shout out a bunch of my favorite local authors, artists, and event producers in this podcast. Thanks for inviting me on, @citycastaustin.bsky.social!
My illustrated middle-grade novel THE CAMPAIGN is the perfect nonpartisan story for sharing with kids the importance of civic engagement. @kidlittv.bsky.social provides videos + activities to help you use it with the kids in your life.
🇺🇸🗳️✨Election Day has arrived. Time to #Vote! Kids can get involved too! Try these best of the web books & activities to get the future-voters in your life excited 👉 www.kidlit.tv/best-of-the-... @holidayhouse.bsky.social @leilasalesbooks.bsky.social @anidifranco.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
My illustrated middle-grade novel THE CAMPAIGN is the perfect nonpartisan story for sharing with kids the importance of civic engagement. @kidlittv.bsky.social provides videos + activities to help you use it with the kids in your life.
English Teacher is my favorite show on television, bar none; however, they should have hired someone (probably me) to be an Austin consultant. That airport in s2e5 is not our airport. In s2e9, they should’ve referenced HEB, not Piggly-Wiggly.
November 4, 2025 at 3:45 AM
English Teacher is my favorite show on television, bar none; however, they should have hired someone (probably me) to be an Austin consultant. That airport in s2e5 is not our airport. In s2e9, they should’ve referenced HEB, not Piggly-Wiggly.
If my legacy in this world is as the person who compiled a spreadsheet of more than 150 Halloween events in Austin, I would be okay with that.
Our annual spreadsheet of Austin Halloween events is back and bigger than ever. Pet costume parades, immersive theater, horror movies in unlikely locations, dance parties, seances, pumpkin art, spooky drag & burlesque—we've got it all. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Lite + Brite's Guide to ATX Halloween 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If my legacy in this world is as the person who compiled a spreadsheet of more than 150 Halloween events in Austin, I would be okay with that.
This Louvre heist is just so inelegant. Danny Ocean earns our respect with his elaborate deceptions. You don’t know his team was there until they’re gone. Meanwhile these hooligans are smashing windows and setting off alarms. No finesse. I scorn them.
October 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This Louvre heist is just so inelegant. Danny Ocean earns our respect with his elaborate deceptions. You don’t know his team was there until they’re gone. Meanwhile these hooligans are smashing windows and setting off alarms. No finesse. I scorn them.
I’m in LA for the first time in a minute and would like my fellow travelers to know that there’s now a shiny new metrorail station at LAX! It opened in June! You can take the K line to and from there! That opened 3 years ago! Public transit actually can improve! It is not too late for any city!
October 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I’m in LA for the first time in a minute and would like my fellow travelers to know that there’s now a shiny new metrorail station at LAX! It opened in June! You can take the K line to and from there! That opened 3 years ago! Public transit actually can improve! It is not too late for any city!
If you're wondering what it was like to write for a college newspaper in 2005, all I can tell you is that one time I wrote a column about how I'm bad at going to the gym and Precor sent me a T-shirt.
October 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
If you're wondering what it was like to write for a college newspaper in 2005, all I can tell you is that one time I wrote a column about how I'm bad at going to the gym and Precor sent me a T-shirt.
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Brand-new issue of @nygroove.nyc right here! nygroove.nyc/email/afced3...
Issue No. 116: Can you afford to die? 🪦 + Are you really walkin' here?? 🤌
This week's newsletter is brought to you by the Brooklyn Navy Yard's Annual Open House on Oct. 18. More info below!
Fall has finally hit its stride in the city and you know what that means: there's a...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Brand-new issue of @nygroove.nyc right here! nygroove.nyc/email/afced3...
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Anyone who thinks I’m not neurodivergent has never seen me around animals
October 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Anyone who thinks I’m not neurodivergent has never seen me around animals
All things being equal, I would like to know what the "Let Them" theory is, but I refuse to read the book or even read a description of the book, so I guess this is just one more mystery that will never be solved
October 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
All things being equal, I would like to know what the "Let Them" theory is, but I refuse to read the book or even read a description of the book, so I guess this is just one more mystery that will never be solved
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In this week's Newsletter, @lukevburns.bsky.social and I featured writing by
- Amanda Goble in @mcsweeneys.net
- Freddie Shanel in @reductress.bsky.social
- Luke Herzog & Lisa Zheutlin in @pointsincase.com
- Bezalel Stern in McSweeney's
Subscribe below! And we've got a big archive you can read!
- Amanda Goble in @mcsweeneys.net
- Freddie Shanel in @reductress.bsky.social
- Luke Herzog & Lisa Zheutlin in @pointsincase.com
- Bezalel Stern in McSweeney's
Subscribe below! And we've got a big archive you can read!
A Newsletter of Humorous Writing #409
For September 3-9, 2025 Hello and welcome to A Newsletter of Humorous Writing, a roundup of the week's finest short humor pieces and funny articles, and a...
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September 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In this week's Newsletter, @lukevburns.bsky.social and I featured writing by
- Amanda Goble in @mcsweeneys.net
- Freddie Shanel in @reductress.bsky.social
- Luke Herzog & Lisa Zheutlin in @pointsincase.com
- Bezalel Stern in McSweeney's
Subscribe below! And we've got a big archive you can read!
- Amanda Goble in @mcsweeneys.net
- Freddie Shanel in @reductress.bsky.social
- Luke Herzog & Lisa Zheutlin in @pointsincase.com
- Bezalel Stern in McSweeney's
Subscribe below! And we've got a big archive you can read!
I am very proud to have worked on -a book that’s so visually and lyrically beautiful (not to mention informative)!
So excited to FINALLY be able to share some of Khoa Le's amazing art! THE OCEAN'S HEART releases March 3, 2026!!! Get some goodies by preordering from Noe Valley Books!! viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/15/_... #kidlit #picturebooks @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #edusky
Cover Reveal: THE OCEAN’S HEART: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life
Hip hip hooray!!! Time to lift the curtain and REVEAL a beautiful new picture book COVER! And this one is for a dear friend, author Jilanne Hoffman who has a new book launching March 3, 2026 from M…
viviankirkfield.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I am very proud to have worked on -a book that’s so visually and lyrically beautiful (not to mention informative)!
Me every morning: ugh I can’t believe I have to write again today
Me every night: oh wow turns out writing actually is good for my mental health after all, huh
Me every night: oh wow turns out writing actually is good for my mental health after all, huh
September 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Me every morning: ugh I can’t believe I have to write again today
Me every night: oh wow turns out writing actually is good for my mental health after all, huh
Me every night: oh wow turns out writing actually is good for my mental health after all, huh
While I'd certainly like to enhance my skin's luminosity and reduce hyperpigmentation, I'm afraid I have neither a million spare dollars nor a million spare hours, so I guess I'll just stick with what I'm already doing
September 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
While I'd certainly like to enhance my skin's luminosity and reduce hyperpigmentation, I'm afraid I have neither a million spare dollars nor a million spare hours, so I guess I'll just stick with what I'm already doing
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well this so-called "club" sandwich has very little ketamine in it
July 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
well this so-called "club" sandwich has very little ketamine in it
Guys I’ve been really into music lately
September 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Guys I’ve been really into music lately