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Lynne M. Thomas 🏳️‍🌈🚀🦄 📜
@lynnemthomas.com
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Rare Book #Librarian, bereaved parent of Caitlin, #geek. 12x Hugo Award winner. bi/queer. Head @illinoisrbml.bsky.social; Verity podcast; ex-ed/pub Uncanny Magazine. Baby #aerialist. My opinions. she/her. No auto-follow. #DoctorWho #bookhistory #SFF
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Lynne M. Thomas 🏳️‍🌈🚀🦄 📜 @lynnemthomas.com · Nov 14
Hello new folks! I see a lot of "Hey, is there a starter pack to help me find [interest/group/my people]?!" Here's a big #directory of #StarterPacks so you don't have to reinvent the wheel! blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
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This was delicious, and, also, I’m going to be vampire-proof for at least a week (complimentary, I loooove garlic).
January 11, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Minnesota friends, I am thinking about you. I honor your commitment to taking care of your neighbors.
January 11, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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Sweet zombie crickets, what the actual FUCK.

Oh, right, heaven forfend one does some fucking actual research into an enormous and popular genre that has been around for DECADES.
jenreadsromance.bsky.social Jennifer Prokop @jenreadsromance.bsky.social · 9h
SURE, yes, those are the correct literary antecedents.
In all this, “Heated Rivalry” follows melancholic texts of forbidden gay love that came before it, like Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Price of Salt” (1952), Gus Van Sant’s indie drama “My Own Private Idaho” (1991), and Ang Lee’s film “Brokeback Mountain” (2005), which was based on Annie Proulx’s short story of the same name, originally published in this magazine.
January 11, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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A frankly astounding Humble Bundle of about 70 books by women SFF writers, including the Iskryne series by @pennyvixen.bsky.social and me and my first two Karen Memory novels, for $25 for the whole bundle, benefitting youth mental health.

www.humblebundle.com/books/fierce...
Humble Book Bundle: Fierce Women of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror by Open Road Media
Our latest ebook bundle has over 60 of the best sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books written by women! Every purchase supports Active Minds charity!
www.humblebundle.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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Oh, NO, I have spinach that is about to go off and garlic in the house. I guess this is what's for dinner: smittenkitchen.com/2022/11/gree...
green angel hair with garlic butter
The greenest thing I know how to make is also the most delicious. It’s a celebration of roasted garlic butter and fresh greens, tangled with spaghetti and it’s the kind of recipe we mad…
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January 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Daily reminder of the Bound by the Blood pre-order campaign, since it ends Thursday!! Preorder the book from any retailer, send me the receipt, and I'll send you a swanky set of stickers which include my 2026 resolution: Lace Up Your Corset/Boots, It's Time to Fight Evil.
Shiny shiny sheets of stickers which also include the cover of the book, Bound by the Blood, and lots of pretty knives and daggers. Because my mood is very knife-y right now
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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jesbattis.bsky.social Jes Battis @jesbattis.bsky.social · 13h
If you loved the gay hockey series, you might also enjoy every other book by queer and trans authors that's received zero marketing push. Especially books by queer BIPOC authors who were told, "sorry we already have a book like yours on our list."
January 10, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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Quick reminder to preorder!
Please support my angsty queer
books
aliettedebodard.com Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · Dec 3
I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social
Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net
Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms
March 10th, 2026!

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Cover of the House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard: a banyan tree with grey heraldry showing Notre Dame bisected by a sword The text above reads "Enter a Ruined Paris", and below "March 10, 2026" Cover of The House of Binding Thorns by Aliette de Bodard: a dragon wrapped around grey heraldry showing a crowned hawthorn tree. The background is blue with spatters of grungy black The text reads "Ruled by Fallen Angels..." and "March 10, 2026" Cover of The House of Sundering Flames by Aliette de Bodard: a tiger in flames wrapped around grey heraldry showing a hawk above a tower The background is blue with spatters of grungy black The text reads "And Dragons of the depths", "March 10, 2026" Covers of all three books, The House of Shattered Wings (banyan tree and Notre Dame), The House of Binding Thorns (eastern dragon and crowned hawthorn tree), The House of Sundering Flames (tiger in flames and hawk over tower) The text reads "Read the Complete Trilogy", "Available in Ebook and Trade Paperback March 10, 2026"
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Loooooooooooooooong Book

#NewberryLibrary (Vault Case MS minus VM 1619 M98) #shelfie
January 9, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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shannonhale.bsky.social
Books don't tell readers who they personally are or who they are supposed to be. They do show readers a variety of characters. Implicit in that is this: "Here are some ways of being." Kids books aren't altering your kid to be someone new. They are simply showing them parts of humanity.
January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Sometimes you just need one of the best burgers in the state, now in walking distance, which makes it healthy. I don't make the rules.
A cheeseburger with mushroom, onion, and blue cheese, lettuce tomato and pickle, with fries.
January 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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Our newest blog, by Ph.D. candidate Sukwoo Choi, surveys the presence of early modern books in Southern Korean libraries. Truly a wonderful addition to the USTC! Read more here: www.ustc.ac.uk/news/early-m...
January 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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karnythia.bsky.social
Everything happening now has a precedent. This is not new. Please understand that everything happening now is very American. The only change is that it is happening on camera to middle income white people. Ask BIPOC and low income white people about abuses by the state.
January 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Hey, a quick hint for anyone trying to follow the news in Minneapolis from out of state: if you add ?utm_source=gift to any Star Tribune URL, it'll let you read it.

Also, some reliable local outlets that are both better and free:

www.mprnews.org
www.minnpost.com
sahanjournal.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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I read this in December and it was delightful.
rdotspoon.bsky.social Rebekah Weatherspoon @rdotspoon.bsky.social · 11d
The elves have 3 days to find Mrs. Claus a new husband!
A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS is now available in audiobook!
🎅🏾🤎🤶🏾
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ebook: https://amzn.to/4s22FKS
A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS by Rebekah Weatherspoon. A Black couple embraces. The man is kissing the woman's neck as she holds a sprig of mistletoe over their heads. He is wearing a red tshirt and fireman's gear pants with suspenders. She is wearing a short tight fur lined red christmas dress and white boots.
January 8, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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At my annual physical, just convinced the CMA who took my vitals to check out the aerials studio. 😅
January 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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jtullock.bsky.social
Does anyone know of any large collections of correspondence between women covering the 1910s-1960s? I have surveyed a huge collection covering 30+ years of friendship and I’m wondering how unique it is?
January 8, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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edidin.bsky.social
A thing I wish more people knew: Therapists are not just for people living with mental illness. They can also help you--short or long-term--find your way through situations your life and relationships so far have not prepared you to navigate without expert support.
January 8, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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#LISjobs #Archives #Libraries 📚 📜
conradhackett.bsky.social Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 4d
Please share - @pewresearch.org wants to hire a data archivist who will be an advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public.
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Pew Research Center is seeking a Data Archivist to support our commitment to open science and data transparency. This newly created role will play a key part in enhancing the accessibility, usability, and reproducibility of our research data while continuing to protect the privacy and identity of our survey participants. As Data Archivist, you will lead efforts to create and implement best practices for preparing, documenting, and disseminating datasets. These best practices should maximize FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles while minimizing disclosure risk. You will work across teams to ensure our data is well-organized and thoroughly documented. You will serve as an internal advocate for data users, helping to ensure that our datasets are not only accurate and comprehensive but also easy to discover and reuse by researchers, journalists, and the public. This is a full-time, Pew Research Center position. The position is funded by an external grant and limited to a two-year term. Primary Responsibilities Develop optimization procedures to improve discoverability of our datasets on internal and external platforms Develop and maintain standards to improve accessibility of our microdata and tab plans by changing/adding formats and/or adding documentation Identify metadata documentation best practices and a process to implement those best practices at the Center Work with Legal to evaluate most appropriate license to publicly share the Center's survey data, including Creative Common options Identify and correct processing inefficiencies in our data publication process Sit on the internal Disclosure Risk Taskforce Document analytical decisions and code to support transparency and replicability, including the development of a RACI chart for publishing code to recreate derived variables that are used in reports but are not included in the microdata Manage/create merged time series datasets for select Center datasets Identify a process for internally archiving data and projects that are no longer in active use Identify and implement a process to assign Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to microdata Prepare and upload public-facing datasets and restricted-use datasets for external sharing. Train staff on FAIR principles and best practices in data archiving. Education/Training/Experience Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in library sciences, organizational management, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience with data archiving, database management, or survey research. This may include graduate training at the MA/PhD level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. At least 3-5 years of experience applying FAIR and open science principles. Background in social science research or data curation. Experience in data management, archiving, or research support. Familiarity with FAIR principles, Creative Common licensing, data privacy principles, and exposure risk. Proficiency in metadata standards and documentation tools. Experience managing research projects, including working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Python, Stata) and reproducible research workflows. Knowledge, Skill and Workplace Requirements Strong organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented with exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products. Ability to work independently to carry out special projects from start to finish. Ability to balance numerous tasks simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams. Ability to balance competing priorities and identify optimal solutions FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: Starting salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. Hybrid Work Schedule: Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office three core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Evening dress, House of Worth, France, 1882

A lot going on with this one. I'm very fond of the draping of fabric across the skirt - that's a lovely effect. And the silk flowers are wonderfully well preserved. Really beautiful design element.

#fashionsky #fashionhistory #dresshistory #TheMet
A museum photo of a full length, sleeveless evening dress in cream colour plain and sheer silk. It has an almost off-the-shoulder neckline, with a narrow tapering waist. The skirt is full, with expansive hips, and a large bustle and trail behind. Sheer fabric is draped across the front of the skirt, and the hem is obscured by several layers of lace. An enormous trail of silk flowers sweeps from the left hip across the skirt to the right ankle, then continues circling above the lace hem.
January 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Achievement unlocked: have successfully taken (new to me) bus from condo to work.
January 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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katestrasdin.bsky.social
Let’s pause for a moment to admire the sheer splendour of this coat. Bright purple velvet has been pin tucked into place & the soft asymmetric opening at the neck is fastened with the swish of a brass coloured arrow. Take a moment. Enjoy. 1940s #goldsteinmuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
A detail photograph of the top of a 1940s purple velvet coat that focuses on the pintucks running from each shoulder, the off centre opening and a large arrow fastening centre front A side by side image of the front and back of the long 1940s purple velvet coat that shows the elongated shoulders and the long line of the coat
January 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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First day back in the office from break, which is an all-day in-service for unit heads. So email triage won’t happen until tomorrow, really.
January 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Leftover #jamvent: mandarin spread. Vehicle: toasted sourdough with salted butter. B+. This is basically a sweeter marmalade with fewer bits in. It’s good, but not life-changing.
Two slices of sourdough toast with mandarin spread on a light blue plate with a paper towel as a napkin.
January 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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liamsims.bsky.social
Nice sleeve & curly fingers in this manicule. In a copy of the ‘Libellus de modo loquendi & tacendi’ (on speech & silence) by the thirteenth-century notary Albertanus of Brescia (c. 1195-c. 1251). Printed at Antwerp in 1487 & since 1715 @theulspeccoll.bsky.social Inc.5.F.6.2[3366].
January 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM