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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 1d

We can't get over how amazing this line up for Writers to Watch is! Hear from these authors about their forthcoming novels on October 14th at 7 PM ET.

📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast!
🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4pvkoci
🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/48ndwYg

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 3d

Good read to start spooky season! 👻

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 7d

🎬100 movies a year
⏰Writing solutions at 2 a.m.
🎨Cursed paintings at the British Museum
❤️The importance of family
📚Library love
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Kosoko Jackson, author of THE MACABRE (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read the interview now: bit.ly/3Wm8zru

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 7d

It's such a great short story!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

Oooh wonderful! Mine is: I pull out Gillian Flynn’s THE GROWNUP for a quick intro to spooky time.

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

That’s it folks! Another #ewgc flew by so quickly. Happy reading—wishing you a great start to Fall!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

Nicole was on our last ep of Writers to Watch is you want to hear more about the book!

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

A new egalley upload: LIFE ON THE BRIDGE
From Autistic Advocate, "Love on the Spectrum" cast member, and therapist Kaelynn Partlow, a warm, personal, and practical guide to understanding autism—from behaviors to communication and beyond. #ewgc
Download it now: https://bit.ly/4nx8FIH

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

We have two big LJ events coming up! Mark your calendar for our solo webinar on 10/16 (details coming soon) at 2 PM ET and for Day of Dialog on 10/23. Louise Erdrich was just announced as a keynote speaker! #ewgc
https://bit.ly/4o54bcr

<i>Library Journal</i> Day of Dialog Fall 2025

Join us October 23 for our Library Journal Day of Dialog virtual event! Spanning a variety of genres, this free, day-long program will offer an in-depth look at the biggest forthcoming books for fall/...

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

It's THE ode to libraries!

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

Looking into the future 🔮 #ewgc
Our November Writers to Watch event is 11/4 at 6 PM ET.
We'll update the schedule soon but have it on your radar! And follow on FB/Crowdcast for updates.
https://www.crowdcast.io/c/writers-to-watch-llf

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

We are too! So excited to have this first novel after such a great collection. Hope to see you live!

Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

Our next Writers to Watch event is coming up on October 14th. Join us at 7 PM ET to hear from these awesome authors! #ewgc
📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast!
🔗 RSVP on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4pvkoci
🔗 Register on Crowdcast: https://bit.ly/48ndwYg

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

Don't forget to start reading for the December @libraryreads.bsky.social list! (I know that sounds crazy to say when it doesn't even feel like October, but it's upon us!) Find a list of suggestions here: https://bit.ly/3WlPJ3G
Votes are due November 1st!
#ewgc

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 8d

Howdy 🤠 to all of our #ewgc friends! We can't wait to hear what you've been reading this month! Can you believe it's already October?? 😱 Curious what book or movie gets you in the spooky mood?

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 10d

🍂 You're going to absolutely FALL for October's Writers to Watch line up! Be sure to join us at 7 PM ET on October 14th to hear directly from the authors.

📍 LIVE on Facebook and Crowdcast
🔗 RSVP on Facebook: bit.ly/4pvkoci
🔗 Register on Crowdcast: bit.ly/48ndwYg

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 14d

Hear the news?? Louise Erdrich is @libraryjournal.bsky.social's Day of Dialog Afternoon Keynote speaker! The virtual event takes place on October 23rd. Register for this FREE event here: bit.ly/4nyvSdF

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 16d

🏈Avid sports fan
🌶️Spice
💎High society meets working class
📘Library love
It's all here in our #10Qs with Joanna Shupe, author of THE GILDED HEIRESS (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/3KgAd6F

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 16d

Want to spend an hour with delightful people and learn how YOU can get digital galleys of your fav publishers' books? Then join us TODAY for the @libraryreads.bsky.social webinar! RSVP: bit.ly/3JGI90G

👀 you soon @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @sbkslibrary.bsky.social, and @librarylovefest.bsky.social!

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and LibraryReads webinar: LIBRARY LOVE FOR LIBRARYREADS happening Wednesday, September 24 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 17d

What should you read next? THAT'S A GREAT QUESTION, I'D LOVE TO TELL YOU!

In this essay collection, comedian & content creator Elyse Myers dives into life's awkward moments with humor & vulnerability. On 10/28, you'll be able to get your hands on this book from the Internet's Best Friend!

#ewgc

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Library Love Fest @librarylovefest.bsky.social · 23d

🎉 COVER STORY is in the October 2025 LibraryReads Hall of Fame! Congratulations to Mhairi McFarlane!

🎧 Hear how she reacted to the news:

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 25d

Great life advice, ✨Los Angeles love✨ and thoughts on clutter. It's all here plus MORE in our latest #10Qs with Michael Chessler the author of MESS (@harperperennial.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social)
Read now!: https://bit.ly/4ntAP71

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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 25d

Next on the October 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 list is THE WOMEN OF WILD HILL by Kirsten Miller. @librarylovefest.bsky.social

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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 25d

Next on the October 2025 LibraryReads Top 10 list is WRECK: A NOVEL by Catherine Newman! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 25d

Next on our LibraryReads Hall of Fame for October 2025 is B. K. Borison with GOOD SPIRITS! @librarylovefest.bsky.social

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