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Thich Nhat Hanh | Author | LibraryThing

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Thich was the author of over 130 books, from spiritual guides to poetry and story collections. More than 40,000 LibraryThing members have cataloged his books. Have you read his work? www.librarything.com/author/hanht...

Thich Nhat Hanh, author of The Miracle of Mindfulness, on LibraryThing

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Today is the birthday of Thich Nhat Hanh, exiled Vietnamese monk, peace activist and author. The founder of the Plum Village school of Engaged Buddhism, he was nominated by Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. #ThichNhatHanh #💙📚 #Booksky

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Book Giveaway for Diyas at Circle Time: A Celebration of South Asian Festivals Around Diwali Time by Anjali Joshi and Tim Palin

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"This holiday season, discover festivals from across South Asia to join in an inclusive, multi-faith celebration!"

Enter to win a copy of @anjalijoshi.bsky.social & Tim Palin's "Diyas at Circle Time" from Modern Marigold Books #💙📚 #Booksky

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This week, LibraryThing staff are reading:

Abby: Two Times Murder by Adam Oyebanji
Kristi: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Kate: I Want to Burn This Place Down: Essays by Maris Kreizman
Lucy: One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Abigail: The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos

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It's Friday. What are you reading? #💙📚 #Booksky #FridayReads

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Book Giveaway for Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World by Scott D. Anthony

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"A kaleidoscopic look at how eleven disruptive innovations... reshaped industries and societies, propelling humanity toward new frontiers."

Enter to win a copy of Scott D. Anthony's "Epic Disruptions" from @hbr.org #💙📚 #Booksky

László Krasznahorkai Awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature | Book talk | LibraryThing

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László Krasznahorkai | Author | LibraryThing

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What Krasznahorkai works have you read? Author page on LibraryThing: www.librarything.com/author/krasz...

László Krasznahorkai, author of Satantango, on LibraryThing

Nobel Prize in Literature 2025

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Nobel Prize announcement: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/liter...

The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 was awarded to László Krasznahorkai, “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.”

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Congratulations to László Krasznahorkai! The Hungarian novelist has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for "for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art." #LaszloKrasznahorkai #NobelPrizeinLiterature #💙📚 #Booksky

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Book Giveaway for The Newest Gnome by Lauren Soloy

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Author Interview: S.J. Bennett « The LibraryThing Blog

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"A beautiful ode to nature, mindfulness and community, Lauren Soloy delivers a delightful picture book about welcoming and belonging for fans of Little Witch Hazel by Phoebe Wahl."

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Come read what she has to say about the book, the responsibilities of writing a fictional character based on a real (and influential) person, her mystery and espionage fiction inspirations, and the research she had to do on the Cold War! blog.librarything.com/2025/10/auth...

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LibraryThing sat down this month with author S.J. Bennett / @sophiabennett.bsky.social in order to discuss her new novel, "The Queen Who Came In from the Cold," due out from @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social next month. #SJBennett #💙📚 #Booksky

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Thirty ebook copies available worldwide.
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Book Giveaway for StokerCon 2025 Souvenir Anthology by Danielle Ackley-McPhail

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Book Giveaway for StokerCon 2025 Souvenir Anthology by Danielle Ackley-McPhail

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Five paper copies available to US residents.
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"The Souvenir Anthology for StokerCon 2025 presented by the Horror Writers Association."

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October 2025 List of the Month: Ghost Stories That Thrill Us | Talk about LibraryThing | LibraryThing

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We have to raincheck this week's TinyCat Webinar, but we'll see you next Wednesday, October 15 at 1:00 EST!

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Ghost Stories That Thrill Us | LibraryThing

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Please come and add your top ten picks to the list, and help to create a resource for your fellow readers. www.librarything.com/list/47010/G...

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The thrills of a good ghost story—the chills down the spine, the jump scare at an unexpected reveal, the gloomy sense of impending danger—are one of the pleasures of this season! Our October 2025 List of the Month is devoted to the Ghost Stories That Thrill Us. #ghoststories #💙📚 #Booksky

A poster with eight book cover and the words "List of the Month: Ghost Stories That Thrill us." Books include: The Woman in Black / Collected Ghost Stories of M.R. James / The Turn o the Screw / The Haunting of Hill House / The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton / The Legend of Sleepy Hollow / Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories / The Haunted Looking Glass.

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