Rachel Hope Cleves
@rachelcleves.bsky.social
Hungry historian. Novelist. Vancouver Island dweller. I post a lot about old books I'm reading, and sometimes new ones. Also art and nature shots. I avoid posting about politics because what the fuck's the point. You know what I think.
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Lustful Appetites is here!
Reviews and podcasts are starting to appear. Read or listen at these links: Kirkus review Lisa Hilton’s review in the Times Literary Supplement Mei Chin’s review in the Irish Times Inte…
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Lustful Appetites is out in North America and the UK! Links to reviews and podcast interviews here: rachelhopecleves.com/2025/01/10/l...
My Discover Weekly on spotify begins with Olivia Dean and continues to Harry Belafonte's Banana Boat. Is there a Venn diagram of people who like both Olivia Dean and Harry Belafonte? And why does Spotify think I'm in it?????
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
My Discover Weekly on spotify begins with Olivia Dean and continues to Harry Belafonte's Banana Boat. Is there a Venn diagram of people who like both Olivia Dean and Harry Belafonte? And why does Spotify think I'm in it?????
Listening to the new Lily Allen album makes me *never* want to get married again. Crone life for me.
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Listening to the new Lily Allen album makes me *never* want to get married again. Crone life for me.
when reading the newspaper used to be fun
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
when reading the newspaper used to be fun
very tempting ... I stopped sucking my thumb for the Fonz. My older brother @aramsinn.bsky.social told me that the Fonz wouldn't dance with me if I sucked my thumb (ca 1979)
Old NOS 70's Sealed Happy Days Fonzie Paper Doll
Factory-sealed Fonzie paper doll set, The Toy Factory, circa 1970s, NOS, approx 15-3/16 in x 7-1/8 in x 1 in package.
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October 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
very tempting ... I stopped sucking my thumb for the Fonz. My older brother @aramsinn.bsky.social told me that the Fonz wouldn't dance with me if I sucked my thumb (ca 1979)
young Jay Gould was pretty hot (on the right). I'd buy railroad shares from him
September 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
young Jay Gould was pretty hot (on the right). I'd buy railroad shares from him
in conversation with a German friend, learned that the German version of "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," is "a sparrow in the hand is worth a dove on the roof." what do you do with the sparrow in your hand, though?
September 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
in conversation with a German friend, learned that the German version of "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," is "a sparrow in the hand is worth a dove on the roof." what do you do with the sparrow in your hand, though?
The U.S. Mint hired two women in 1795 as adjusters. Were these the first female employees of the federal government? www.usmint.gov/learn/histor...
Women at Work: Mint's Trailblazers
In 1795, at a time when women had few job opportunities, the U.S. Mint hired its first female employees. Learn about these trailblazing women.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The U.S. Mint hired two women in 1795 as adjusters. Were these the first female employees of the federal government? www.usmint.gov/learn/histor...
Professional thieves, members of the Killers gang in Philadelphia, 1848. Curious about the hand gesture-- antebellum gang sign?
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Professional thieves, members of the Killers gang in Philadelphia, 1848. Curious about the hand gesture-- antebellum gang sign?
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[South Philadelphian Kool-Aids into the room shouting "Got your Moyamensing Balls --"]
But seriously anyone able to help Rachel out?
But seriously anyone able to help Rachel out?
Any Philadelphia historians out there who can point me to good sources for understanding Philadelphia highlife culture in the immediate post-Civil War era? late 1860s and early 1870s? I'm particularly interested in any info on the Moyamensing Balls
September 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
[South Philadelphian Kool-Aids into the room shouting "Got your Moyamensing Balls --"]
But seriously anyone able to help Rachel out?
But seriously anyone able to help Rachel out?
Any Philadelphia historians out there who can point me to good sources for understanding Philadelphia highlife culture in the immediate post-Civil War era? late 1860s and early 1870s? I'm particularly interested in any info on the Moyamensing Balls
September 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Any Philadelphia historians out there who can point me to good sources for understanding Philadelphia highlife culture in the immediate post-Civil War era? late 1860s and early 1870s? I'm particularly interested in any info on the Moyamensing Balls
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Check out the CHA’s latest Teaching | Learning Blog post! Do you have other suggestions for works that could be included on this list? Let us know using the hashtag #CHATeachingResourcesChat. #NDTR #cdnhist #skystorians @jomac-613.bsky.social
National Truth and Reconciliation Week: Resources for Teaching and Learning | Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada
Welcome to the first Teaching and Learning Blog for the 2025-2026 academic year and beyond. This year, we are updating resources for National Truth and Reconciliation week, recognizing the importance ...
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September 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Check out the CHA’s latest Teaching | Learning Blog post! Do you have other suggestions for works that could be included on this list? Let us know using the hashtag #CHATeachingResourcesChat. #NDTR #cdnhist #skystorians @jomac-613.bsky.social
It's so hard to resist rabbit holes when reading old newspapers!
September 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
It's so hard to resist rabbit holes when reading old newspapers!
life imitating art
September 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
life imitating art
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Come be my colleague! Research Chair in Trans Studies position open at @uvic.ca www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
SOSC/HUMS 250-108 - Faculty & staff - University of Victoria
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
www.uvic.ca
September 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Come be my colleague! Research Chair in Trans Studies position open at @uvic.ca www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
This is a sweet silly book that I hope will make readers laugh and feel the feels. It provided some much needed respite in the writing, as I hope it will in the reading.
Sure, the world is in chaos, but @rachelcleves.bsky.social and I just sent our new manuscript, a fantasy novel, off to our agent @jenniegoloboy.bsky.social, so I’m gonna celebrate. 🎉📚
September 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is a sweet silly book that I hope will make readers laugh and feel the feels. It provided some much needed respite in the writing, as I hope it will in the reading.
Come be my colleague! Research Chair in Trans Studies position open at @uvic.ca www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
SOSC/HUMS 250-108 - Faculty & staff - University of Victoria
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
www.uvic.ca
September 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Come be my colleague! Research Chair in Trans Studies position open at @uvic.ca www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
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Sure, the world is in chaos, but @rachelcleves.bsky.social and I just sent our new manuscript, a fantasy novel, off to our agent @jenniegoloboy.bsky.social, so I’m gonna celebrate. 🎉📚
September 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Sure, the world is in chaos, but @rachelcleves.bsky.social and I just sent our new manuscript, a fantasy novel, off to our agent @jenniegoloboy.bsky.social, so I’m gonna celebrate. 🎉📚
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THE WATER OUTLAWS by @slhuang.com
LADY EVE'S LAST CON by @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social
SNOWBLOODED by @emmasternerradley.bsky.social
A SECOND CHANCE FOR YESTERDAY @aramsinn.bsky.social @rachelcleves.bsky.social
METAL FROM HEAVEN by @sapphomancer.bsky.social
REDSIGHT by @meredithmooring.bsky.social
3/3
LADY EVE'S LAST CON by @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social
SNOWBLOODED by @emmasternerradley.bsky.social
A SECOND CHANCE FOR YESTERDAY @aramsinn.bsky.social @rachelcleves.bsky.social
METAL FROM HEAVEN by @sapphomancer.bsky.social
REDSIGHT by @meredithmooring.bsky.social
3/3
September 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
THE WATER OUTLAWS by @slhuang.com
LADY EVE'S LAST CON by @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social
SNOWBLOODED by @emmasternerradley.bsky.social
A SECOND CHANCE FOR YESTERDAY @aramsinn.bsky.social @rachelcleves.bsky.social
METAL FROM HEAVEN by @sapphomancer.bsky.social
REDSIGHT by @meredithmooring.bsky.social
3/3
LADY EVE'S LAST CON by @rebeccafraimow.bsky.social
SNOWBLOODED by @emmasternerradley.bsky.social
A SECOND CHANCE FOR YESTERDAY @aramsinn.bsky.social @rachelcleves.bsky.social
METAL FROM HEAVEN by @sapphomancer.bsky.social
REDSIGHT by @meredithmooring.bsky.social
3/3
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Fancy some #FridayFun?
Here are Solaris' recs for #SapphicSeptember! From Scifi heists & cons to alluring housekeepers & vulnerable brides in crumbling Scottish mansions, regency romantasy to anarchist fantasy, vampirates & wuxia rebels to blind space nuns, we've got it all!
Ft authors below👇
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Here are Solaris' recs for #SapphicSeptember! From Scifi heists & cons to alluring housekeepers & vulnerable brides in crumbling Scottish mansions, regency romantasy to anarchist fantasy, vampirates & wuxia rebels to blind space nuns, we've got it all!
Ft authors below👇
1/3
September 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Fancy some #FridayFun?
Here are Solaris' recs for #SapphicSeptember! From Scifi heists & cons to alluring housekeepers & vulnerable brides in crumbling Scottish mansions, regency romantasy to anarchist fantasy, vampirates & wuxia rebels to blind space nuns, we've got it all!
Ft authors below👇
1/3
Here are Solaris' recs for #SapphicSeptember! From Scifi heists & cons to alluring housekeepers & vulnerable brides in crumbling Scottish mansions, regency romantasy to anarchist fantasy, vampirates & wuxia rebels to blind space nuns, we've got it all!
Ft authors below👇
1/3
Is there anyone who would buy this dish soap because it promises “50% less scrubbing”? Genuine question of a compulsive reader who can’t stop reading even while washing dishes. (Confession: the bf bought this dish soap for me at the dollar store, based, I think, on price and its upside-down design)
September 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Is there anyone who would buy this dish soap because it promises “50% less scrubbing”? Genuine question of a compulsive reader who can’t stop reading even while washing dishes. (Confession: the bf bought this dish soap for me at the dollar store, based, I think, on price and its upside-down design)
is no one going to mention that his signature is clearly meant to represent pubes?
September 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
is no one going to mention that his signature is clearly meant to represent pubes?
Historians know not to make predictions for the future. AI boosters could learn something from us.
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Will historians really be replaced by AI? They remain skeptical.
A recent Microsoft study sent shockwaves with its rankings of threatened jobs. But some historians dismiss the idea, offering lessons for others.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Historians know not to make predictions for the future. AI boosters could learn something from us.
wapo.st/4mX1QQ1
wapo.st/4mX1QQ1
I might have to go back to work next week, but at least I live in vacation land. View from my walk home last night (this view is 3 minutes by foot from my front door). #yyj
August 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I might have to go back to work next week, but at least I live in vacation land. View from my walk home last night (this view is 3 minutes by foot from my front door). #yyj
are ten dollar words still worth ten dollars? at the current rate of inflation, I think we should be talking about hundred dollar words
August 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
are ten dollar words still worth ten dollars? at the current rate of inflation, I think we should be talking about hundred dollar words
afternoon's reading material, from 1888
heroic nihilists! deadly bombs! beautiful demi-mondaines! dashing newspaper owners!
heroic nihilists! deadly bombs! beautiful demi-mondaines! dashing newspaper owners!
August 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
afternoon's reading material, from 1888
heroic nihilists! deadly bombs! beautiful demi-mondaines! dashing newspaper owners!
heroic nihilists! deadly bombs! beautiful demi-mondaines! dashing newspaper owners!