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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 17h

I’m so sorry, Celeste. May your memories give you comfort during this sad time. ❤️

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😢💔https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/seattle-movie-theater-update-siff-will-end-lease-at-historic-egyptian/

Seattle is losing yet another indie movie theater

SIFF Cinema Egyptian on Capitol Hill — known for decades as the Egyptian Theatre — will not reopen under SIFF ownership after flooding last year.

www.seattletimes.com

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 3d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 9d

Good morning! Should you be in need of a bookish distraction, note that fellow local novelist Ashley Ream (“The Peculiar Gift of July”) and I will be chatting at Island Books on Mercer Island at 6:30 tomorrow, Oct. 2, as a “Writers on Writing” event. Come join us! islandbooks.com/event/2025-1...

Writers on Writing: Moira MacDonald and Ashley Ream

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 13d

Need a feel-good story today? Here’s one, about my wonderful former colleague @gabrielcampanario.com (who you might know better as the Urban Sketcher), written by the great Erik Lacitis. www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-m...

A former Seattle Times artist has created a worldwide movement

A remarkable feat by this Seattle-area artist: His urban sketchers group went from 17 members in 2009 to 299,000 worldwide, in 514 cities and more than 70 countries.

www.seattletimes.com

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 19d

It me 🍂

The Needling @theneedling.com · 19d

Fall Bitches Already Fondly Gazing at Summer’s Sweet Demise: tinyurl.com/yc574b4r

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 23d

I’m thrilled and honored to share that my novel, “Storybook Ending,” is the fall selection for Seattle Met’s book club! www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-cul...

The Seattle Met Book Club Is Back

Our second ever book club selection is ‘Storybook Ending’ by Moira Macdonald.

www.seattlemet.com

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 24d

A great one gone today. Here’s a memory: I interviewed him, years ago, and unlike many very famous people, he didn’t use a wall of publicists but just called me himself. The phone rang: “Hi, Moira, it’s Bob Redford.” Rest peacefully, sir. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Robert Redford, ‘Butch Cassidy’ and ‘All the President’s Men’ Icon, Dies at 89

Robert Redford, the screen legend known for films like 'All the President's Men' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' has died. He was 89.

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 25d

1. Diet Coke
2. Sunflowers
3. Bright, crisp autumn afternoons
4. Random smiles from strangers
5. Rewatching a movie you love

Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 25d

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. Cold side of a pillow
2. Autumn in New York City, sweater-weather temperature
3. Crocs (the shoe, not the reptile)
4. Finding stuff after thinking you lost it
5. Cats

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · 29d

Life is a lot; maybe you need to pay one last (ha!) visit to “Downton Abbey.” www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Moira Macdonald reviews ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” is as good as it needs to be (even if our critic doubts it is the actual end of “Downton Abbey”).

www.seattletimes.com

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just a reminder, in case anyone needs it, that Martin Scorsese’s glorious “The Age of Innocence” is leaving Netflix at the end of the month and oh, does it ever bear rewatching.

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Aug 23

So many, but probably “The Thin Man,” which presented marriage as a playful, joyous adventure. (“You got types?” “Only you, darling. Lanky brunettes with wicked jaws.”)

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Bright Wall/Dark Room @bwdr.bsky.social · Aug 22

Hit like if you read film criticism weekly and repost if you read film criticism more than that

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Aug 19

Mark your calendars: the wonderful Elizabeth George and I will be chatting about her newest Lynley mystery, “A Slowly Dying Cause,” on September 23 at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park. 📚🔍. Come join us! For tickets: thirdplacebooks.com/event/elizabeth-george

Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Aug 17

I just subscribed! You could too. If you love movies, you’ll love @bwdr.bsky.social. 🎥🍿🎬❤️

Bright Wall/Dark Room @bwdr.bsky.social · Aug 17

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Aug 9

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! ❤️

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Aug 8

Happy #InternationalCatDay to everyone but especially to the most adorable cat in the world, who just happens to live at my house.

Fluffy orange cat, lying on blue blanket

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Aug 6

Slogging away with my second novel! Met a new character yesterday who I like a lot.

Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Aug 6

So yesterday I was in Ravenna Third Place Books, saying hello to “Storybook Ending” (#4 on the bestseller shelf!), and a staffer told me that someone had left a note for me — which is basically the plot of my book. #lifeimitatesart

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Jul 29

Hi! Fine wavy/curly hair here, as evidenced in author photo below (taken on a good hair day). Rules: 1) no blow dryer, ever. 2) no brushing or combing when dry (or even wet; I just use my fingers). 3) Curl cream, and not too much (I like Verb).

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Jul 26

If you were a teen who obsessively practiced “A Chorus Line” routines in the mirror (I was), this beautiful reunion of 50 years of Broadway dancers will touch your heart. 💃 ♥️

Bebe Neuwirth (she/her) @bebeneuwirth.bsky.social · Jul 26

This is a really great overview (Lia Chang did a great job on it) of an amazing afternoon of love and celebration.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIs...

A CHORUS LINE 50TH Anniversary Flash Mob sings "One" & "What I Did For Love" at Lincoln Center

YouTube video by Backstage Pass with Lia Chang

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Jul 23

Well, clearly I have arrived, because I just got an email via my author website from the publicist for a “well-known TV Host & Influencer,” which lists in great detail this person’s A-list credentials and offers a “partnership” with me, for which they would be happy to “discuss our rates.”

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 19

Fantastic

London library forced to briefly close after fox 'made itself comfortable' inside

Foxes have been known to live everywhere in London from back gardens to the top of the Shard

www.standard.co.uk

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Moira Macdonald @moiraverse.bsky.social · Jul 16

My mom emailed tonight that she and her friends had a bottle of prosciutto with their dinner, and honestly that sounds pretty good though I don’t know how they got it in the bottle.

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