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I read, sell, and review books. I am a big nerd and love Sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror. Bookseller at main-street-books.com
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I'm stressed so today I'm wearing my Audiobook shirt and listening to some out of this world adventures. If you haven't already tried librofm you should and you can use my link below. Not sponsored, but using the link gets me free audiobooks which makes me smile. libro.fm/referral?rf_...
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my 2025 in publishing 💜
One novel, A GAME IN YELLOW from Saga 💛
One collection, TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS, comprised of 9 reprints and 4 new stories from Titan 😈
3 more new stories
2 more reprints
2 non-fiction essays
and 1 sick triceratops.
One novel, A GAME IN YELLOW from Saga 💛
One collection, TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS, comprised of 9 reprints and 4 new stories from Titan 😈
3 more new stories
2 more reprints
2 non-fiction essays
and 1 sick triceratops.
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
my 2025 in publishing 💜
One novel, A GAME IN YELLOW from Saga 💛
One collection, TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS, comprised of 9 reprints and 4 new stories from Titan 😈
3 more new stories
2 more reprints
2 non-fiction essays
and 1 sick triceratops.
One novel, A GAME IN YELLOW from Saga 💛
One collection, TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS, comprised of 9 reprints and 4 new stories from Titan 😈
3 more new stories
2 more reprints
2 non-fiction essays
and 1 sick triceratops.
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the plethora of depressing articles about reading lately made me think about how a person winds up a reader—and stays that way. it's not a science, that's for sure! the weird alchemy of childhood and curiosity and countless variables that all could have easily been different
It doesn't take a lot for people to start reading. But year after year, what keeps you coming back? In this week's Mark As Read, @mollytempleton.com discusses reading as a lifelong habit:
What Keeps You Reading? - Reactor
Becoming a reader is different than *staying* a reader...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
the plethora of depressing articles about reading lately made me think about how a person winds up a reader—and stays that way. it's not a science, that's for sure! the weird alchemy of childhood and curiosity and countless variables that all could have easily been different
Coming March 10, 2026! I am thrilled to share the covers for the rerelease of Aliette de Bodard's DOMINION OF THE FALLEN trilogy. Enter a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysm and the mysterious Houses ruling the city in this beloved series of fallen angels, devious alchemists, & Vietnamese dragons...
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Coming March 10, 2026! I am thrilled to share the covers for the rerelease of Aliette de Bodard's DOMINION OF THE FALLEN trilogy. Enter a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysm and the mysterious Houses ruling the city in this beloved series of fallen angels, devious alchemists, & Vietnamese dragons...
I am loving books that have horror stories couched in the most mundane settings like retail stores that connect to hellish dimensions like Finna from Nino Cipri. I’m currently reading Crafting for Sinners and it’s off to a great start.
December 3, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I am loving books that have horror stories couched in the most mundane settings like retail stores that connect to hellish dimensions like Finna from Nino Cipri. I’m currently reading Crafting for Sinners and it’s off to a great start.
This has been such a busy week, and definitely not the week to be nursing a sinus infection. House repairs are happening and had a busy weekend for Halloween and Birthdays. I have a million more things to do, but hopefully there’s some light at the end of the tunnel.
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This has been such a busy week, and definitely not the week to be nursing a sinus infection. House repairs are happening and had a busy weekend for Halloween and Birthdays. I have a million more things to do, but hopefully there’s some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Are fan conventions doomed? NOOOOO!!! On @ouropinions.bsky.social, we talked to a ton of people who have run scifi cons and asked one burning question: how do we fix fan-run cons? Can we make them welcoming and economically sustainable, so they serve tomorrow's communities as well as today's?
We love science fiction conventions! Especially indie fan-run conventions. But... they basically haven't changed since the 1970s.
How could cons change for the 21st century? We talked to a host of con veterans about panels, venues, volunteers, etc.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/the-future-o...
How could cons change for the 21st century? We talked to a host of con veterans about panels, venues, volunteers, etc.
ouropinionsarecorrect.libsyn.com/the-future-o...
October 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Are fan conventions doomed? NOOOOO!!! On @ouropinions.bsky.social, we talked to a ton of people who have run scifi cons and asked one burning question: how do we fix fan-run cons? Can we make them welcoming and economically sustainable, so they serve tomorrow's communities as well as today's?
POV opening the bookshop in Fall and there’s a brief pause in customers. It was a busy day, but a good time.
October 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
POV opening the bookshop in Fall and there’s a brief pause in customers. It was a busy day, but a good time.
Automatic Noodle is back in stock and back on my staff licks shelf where it belongs. So excited to have this back in stock. You can check out our stock at main-street-books.com
#automaticnoodle #booksellerlife #booksky
#automaticnoodle #booksellerlife #booksky
October 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Automatic Noodle is back in stock and back on my staff licks shelf where it belongs. So excited to have this back in stock. You can check out our stock at main-street-books.com
#automaticnoodle #booksellerlife #booksky
#automaticnoodle #booksellerlife #booksky
I really enjoy opening the bookshop Saturday mornings with all the smells and crowd of the Farmer’s Market. One of the few times I feel like I’m not just clocking in but contributing to the community.
September 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I really enjoy opening the bookshop Saturday mornings with all the smells and crowd of the Farmer’s Market. One of the few times I feel like I’m not just clocking in but contributing to the community.
This week knows exactly what it’s doing and shows absolutely Zero signs of remorse. If the Universe wouldn’t mind taking a break or just finding something more productive to do that would be great.
September 27, 2025 at 4:49 AM
This week knows exactly what it’s doing and shows absolutely Zero signs of remorse. If the Universe wouldn’t mind taking a break or just finding something more productive to do that would be great.
I am going through ild boxes and pulling out all the CDs I haven’t used in a while. It’s nice to go back and just listen to the whole album sometimes. I also realize I sound exactly as close to being 40 as I am. But still I like what I like and I’m ok with that.
September 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I am going through ild boxes and pulling out all the CDs I haven’t used in a while. It’s nice to go back and just listen to the whole album sometimes. I also realize I sound exactly as close to being 40 as I am. But still I like what I like and I’m ok with that.
I'm stressed so today I'm wearing my Audiobook shirt and listening to some out of this world adventures. If you haven't already tried librofm you should and you can use my link below. Not sponsored, but using the link gets me free audiobooks which makes me smile. libro.fm/referral?rf_...
September 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I'm stressed so today I'm wearing my Audiobook shirt and listening to some out of this world adventures. If you haven't already tried librofm you should and you can use my link below. Not sponsored, but using the link gets me free audiobooks which makes me smile. libro.fm/referral?rf_...
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Holy crap -- Automatic Noodle is an instant USA Today and Indie bestseller! Thank you so much, humans and robots, for reading this li'l book and making it soar. Now go eat something! Or get your noodle swag at automaticnoodle.website
August 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Holy crap -- Automatic Noodle is an instant USA Today and Indie bestseller! Thank you so much, humans and robots, for reading this li'l book and making it soar. Now go eat something! Or get your noodle swag at automaticnoodle.website
Some of the new releases in the shop I’m excited about. A Ruin great and Free by Cadwell Turnbull, Veil by Jonathan Janz, and Sunward by William Alexander. I am going to be seeing two of these authors soon.
September 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Some of the new releases in the shop I’m excited about. A Ruin great and Free by Cadwell Turnbull, Veil by Jonathan Janz, and Sunward by William Alexander. I am going to be seeing two of these authors soon.
I am now realizing I just don't read fast enough. I am now having to keep multiple lists. I have a list of Frontlist titles that I want to read before release, a list of backlist titles I really want to get to, and vintage titles I want to read. It's a good problem to have if a little stressful.
September 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I am now realizing I just don't read fast enough. I am now having to keep multiple lists. I have a list of Frontlist titles that I want to read before release, a list of backlist titles I really want to get to, and vintage titles I want to read. It's a good problem to have if a little stressful.
Morning Friends. I'm starting my morning with a little nostalgia and coffee. I found a Blu Ray of The Abyss and I've been dying to watch it again. I have been collecting more physical media lately been on the lookout for cds and blu ray. I even found a nice vintage Pioneer stereo.
September 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Morning Friends. I'm starting my morning with a little nostalgia and coffee. I found a Blu Ray of The Abyss and I've been dying to watch it again. I have been collecting more physical media lately been on the lookout for cds and blu ray. I even found a nice vintage Pioneer stereo.
My shelf talker for Automatic Noodle by @annaleen.bsky.social here at Main Street Books in Lafayette. This is my one of my favorite reads of the year. Go find a copy and maybe some good noodles.
September 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
My shelf talker for Automatic Noodle by @annaleen.bsky.social here at Main Street Books in Lafayette. This is my one of my favorite reads of the year. Go find a copy and maybe some good noodles.
Today needs to be done already. I am exhausted and I’m not even close to being done.
August 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Today needs to be done already. I am exhausted and I’m not even close to being done.
Bluesky. I should be reading my book, but playing around on my new computer sounds more interesting. Does anybody else ever just lack the Activation Energy to start reading. My book is even at a really interesting place so I have no idea why I just keep putting off reading.
August 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Bluesky. I should be reading my book, but playing around on my new computer sounds more interesting. Does anybody else ever just lack the Activation Energy to start reading. My book is even at a really interesting place so I have no idea why I just keep putting off reading.
After many years of being almost entirely on either a phone or a desktop I am officially back on a laptop again. This is a little different because I'm trying to make the latest version of Ubuntu my daily driver. So far I'm in love with how it functions and it's nice to be out of the Windows world.
August 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
After many years of being almost entirely on either a phone or a desktop I am officially back on a laptop again. This is a little different because I'm trying to make the latest version of Ubuntu my daily driver. So far I'm in love with how it functions and it's nice to be out of the Windows world.
Another great article from @mollytempleton.com. I have been talking to people at the bookstore about my love of Mass Market forever. Loved packing these in my bag two or three at a time no matter where I was going. Such a great entry to ownership for young readers. reactormag.com/we-all-miss-...
We All Miss Mass Market Paperbacks - Reactor
It's partly nostalgia, but there really is something special about those books...
reactormag.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Another great article from @mollytempleton.com. I have been talking to people at the bookstore about my love of Mass Market forever. Loved packing these in my bag two or three at a time no matter where I was going. Such a great entry to ownership for young readers. reactormag.com/we-all-miss-...
When I woke up this morning I had no idea i’d be watching Bad Religion kill it while waiting for Dropkick Murphy’s.
August 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
When I woke up this morning I had no idea i’d be watching Bad Religion kill it while waiting for Dropkick Murphy’s.
Happy Book Birthday to @juliavee.bsky.social and @kenbebelle.bsky.social. Pearl City is amazing and I’m so excited for others to enjoy it as well.
July 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy Book Birthday to @juliavee.bsky.social and @kenbebelle.bsky.social. Pearl City is amazing and I’m so excited for others to enjoy it as well.
I am working on a handful of book reviews right now. I’ve had a busy couple weeks.
July 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I am working on a handful of book reviews right now. I’ve had a busy couple weeks.