Mara
@mrlzbth.bsky.social
Public librarian/cataloger, voracious reader, history buff.
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When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.
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This is a good reminder for those of us making best of lists that if yours looks like everyone else's, it's a sign that you need to read more widely. There is so much great work that often goes unnoticed because it doesn't get a splashy marketing campaign.
My condolences to writers and artists who have done great work but have cracked few (or no) year-end lists.
A first-world problem, to be sure, but I know how much that stings. Rest assured, you all did great and deserved better.
A first-world problem, to be sure, but I know how much that stings. Rest assured, you all did great and deserved better.
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This is a good reminder for those of us making best of lists that if yours looks like everyone else's, it's a sign that you need to read more widely. There is so much great work that often goes unnoticed because it doesn't get a splashy marketing campaign.
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Hello, Library Folks! I'll be counting your votes today for #LibFaves25. Let's see what you've got!
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December 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Hello, Library Folks! I'll be counting your votes today for #LibFaves25. Let's see what you've got!
Today’s #LibFaves25 pick is Addie E. Citchens’ remarkable debut DOMINION. An unforgettable read about toxic masculinity and all the things that entwine with it, and a fantastic audiobook as well!
December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Today’s #LibFaves25 pick is Addie E. Citchens’ remarkable debut DOMINION. An unforgettable read about toxic masculinity and all the things that entwine with it, and a fantastic audiobook as well!
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It’s the first night of Hanukkah and the world seems like a very dark place. But we can bring light to the darkness. We can fight for each other and make goodness, love, and community shine through.
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!
December 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s the first night of Hanukkah and the world seems like a very dark place. But we can bring light to the darkness. We can fight for each other and make goodness, love, and community shine through.
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!
Show me your menorahs and let’s light up the timeline!
My next #LibFaves25 pick is Jonathan Janz's terrifically entertaining and suspenseful VEIL, which hooked me immediately and kept me rapt. People are being grabbed and pulled along by some unseen force until they vanish. What's going on, and is there any hope of saving humanity? 📚 💙
December 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My next #LibFaves25 pick is Jonathan Janz's terrifically entertaining and suspenseful VEIL, which hooked me immediately and kept me rapt. People are being grabbed and pulled along by some unseen force until they vanish. What's going on, and is there any hope of saving humanity? 📚 💙
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The horrors persist but so do I, but also could the horrors like. slow down perhaps
December 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The horrors persist but so do I, but also could the horrors like. slow down perhaps
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Jesse Hamm had the take to end all takes on children's media. "People who disdain writing ‘just for children’ fail to realize that those children will remember what they read, maybe for the rest of their lives. You’re not writing for permanent children; you’re getting an early start on adults.”
December 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Jesse Hamm had the take to end all takes on children's media. "People who disdain writing ‘just for children’ fail to realize that those children will remember what they read, maybe for the rest of their lives. You’re not writing for permanent children; you’re getting an early start on adults.”
My Day 6 #LibFaves25 pick is THE ART OF A LIE by Laura Shepherd-Robinson, exactly the kind of twisty historical fiction I can't resist! A widow in 18th century London hopes to save her struggling confectionary shop with ice cream...but she'll have to proceed very carefully if she wants to succeed.
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My Day 6 #LibFaves25 pick is THE ART OF A LIE by Laura Shepherd-Robinson, exactly the kind of twisty historical fiction I can't resist! A widow in 18th century London hopes to save her struggling confectionary shop with ice cream...but she'll have to proceed very carefully if she wants to succeed.
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Time for me to pass the baton to our next #LibFaves25 volunteer. At last check we had 212 unique titles, and the tied top titles are still: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. BUT a few new titles might be gaining momentum. Our count down continues through 12/17.
December 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Time for me to pass the baton to our next #LibFaves25 volunteer. At last check we had 212 unique titles, and the tied top titles are still: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. BUT a few new titles might be gaining momentum. Our count down continues through 12/17.
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I honestly think that many people don't know what their public libraries offer besides books. I think that everyone should go on a public library treasure hunt in 2026. Go explore what your library systems offer at no cost to you. Report back to me :)
“I miss blockbuster video” the library has every dvd totally untouched and I never see you there
December 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I honestly think that many people don't know what their public libraries offer besides books. I think that everyone should go on a public library treasure hunt in 2026. Go explore what your library systems offer at no cost to you. Report back to me :)
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Midday update: We've added 27 distinct titles for a total of 199 and the tied top titles are: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. Remember, you can still jump in! Count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25!
December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Midday update: We've added 27 distinct titles for a total of 199 and the tied top titles are: The Correspondent, Death of the Author, and Wild Dark Shore. Remember, you can still jump in! Count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25!
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Look I’m just gonna say it: it’s difficult for me to believe that this level of disrespect is not tied to this series being about gay people. I’m the first one to talk about how much privilege white ppl have in this space, but I can’t imagine this level of casual for a het book becoming a smash hit
No jury would convict Rachel Reid if she set the publisher’s building on fire for this
December 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Look I’m just gonna say it: it’s difficult for me to believe that this level of disrespect is not tied to this series being about gay people. I’m the first one to talk about how much privilege white ppl have in this space, but I can’t imagine this level of casual for a het book becoming a smash hit
Today's #LibFaves25 pick is Catherine Chidgey's THE BOOK OF GUILT. This sinister story of three boys living in a very unusual children's home in an alternate history England had me 100% hooked from its first pages. If you like unsettling dystopian vibes, this is the book for you! 💙📚
December 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today's #LibFaves25 pick is Catherine Chidgey's THE BOOK OF GUILT. This sinister story of three boys living in a very unusual children's home in an alternate history England had me 100% hooked from its first pages. If you like unsettling dystopian vibes, this is the book for you! 💙📚
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It's fitting that the cover on AI mindlessly apes an earlier creation and also displaces workers while elevating Silicon Valley plutocrats.
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It's fitting that the cover on AI mindlessly apes an earlier creation and also displaces workers while elevating Silicon Valley plutocrats.
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That's a wrap for my day monitoring #LibFaves25 -- passing it along to @jesstlibrarian.bsky.social 😁 What a fun day: we're up to 172 unique titles and Wild Shore, Victorian Psycho, The Correspondent, and Automatic Noodle are in the lead at the moment, but that can change in an instant!
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
That's a wrap for my day monitoring #LibFaves25 -- passing it along to @jesstlibrarian.bsky.social 😁 What a fun day: we're up to 172 unique titles and Wild Shore, Victorian Psycho, The Correspondent, and Automatic Noodle are in the lead at the moment, but that can change in an instant!
My Day 4 #LibFaves25 pick is Jonathan Evison's gorgeous novel THE HEART OF WINTER. Loved this beautifully detailed portrait of a decades-long marriage and the vivid Bainbridge Island setting. 💙📚
December 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My Day 4 #LibFaves25 pick is Jonathan Evison's gorgeous novel THE HEART OF WINTER. Loved this beautifully detailed portrait of a decades-long marriage and the vivid Bainbridge Island setting. 💙📚
Wrapping up my #LibFaves25 Day 3 tallying duties and passing the baton over to @fineplan.bsky.social ! I loved the variety of titles mentioned today and can’t wait to see tomorrow’s picks.
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Wrapping up my #LibFaves25 Day 3 tallying duties and passing the baton over to @fineplan.bsky.social ! I loved the variety of titles mentioned today and can’t wait to see tomorrow’s picks.
#Libfaves25 Day 3 afternoon update! We're now up to 135 votes with 120 unique titles mentioned so far. Keep the posts coming! And if you missed the first two days, please feel free to jump in today and catch up! We don't want to miss any great 2025 reads.
December 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
#Libfaves25 Day 3 afternoon update! We're now up to 135 votes with 120 unique titles mentioned so far. Keep the posts coming! And if you missed the first two days, please feel free to jump in today and catch up! We don't want to miss any great 2025 reads.
As of right now we have 106 #LibFaves25 votes with 98 unique titles! No single book has more than 2 votes yet...will that change today?
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
As of right now we have 106 #LibFaves25 votes with 98 unique titles! No single book has more than 2 votes yet...will that change today?
My own Day 3 pick for #LibFaves25 is Nat Cassidy's fantastic WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME. A great audiobook, too! 💙📚
December 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My own Day 3 pick for #LibFaves25 is Nat Cassidy's fantastic WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME. A great audiobook, too! 💙📚
It's the third day of #LibFaves25 and I'll be tallying the titles today! Looking forward to discovering more great 2025 books!
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
It's the third day of #LibFaves25 and I'll be tallying the titles today! Looking forward to discovering more great 2025 books!
Day 2 of #LibFaves25 and I'm going with ANGEL DOWN by Daniel Kraus, which viscerally and unforgettably combines the real-life horrors of WWI trench warfare with otherworldly influences. Totally grabbed me from the very first page. 💙📚
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Day 2 of #LibFaves25 and I'm going with ANGEL DOWN by Daniel Kraus, which viscerally and unforgettably combines the real-life horrors of WWI trench warfare with otherworldly influences. Totally grabbed me from the very first page. 💙📚
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Library folks! It's day 2 for counting down (or up, or in no particular order 😉) your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I so look forward to seeing what you loved!
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Library folks! It's day 2 for counting down (or up, or in no particular order 😉) your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I so look forward to seeing what you loved!
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Library folks! Starting today (12/8) count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I’ve got an awesome crew to help me out the other days. At the end, we’ll share the top titles and full list. 📚🩷
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Library folks! Starting today (12/8) count down your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I’ve got an awesome crew to help me out the other days. At the end, we’ll share the top titles and full list. 📚🩷