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Becky Spratford
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Matching books w/ readers thru the library especially #HorrorForLibraries. Jersey Girl in exile. Reviews for LJ & Booklist. HWA Sec. Rep @laneheymont.bsky.social. WHY I LOVE HORROR (Saga Press) out 9/23/25. https://bit.ly/WhyILoveHorror. (She/Her)
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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · Sep 11
I am about to go on tour to support the release of WHY I LOVE HORROR. I will be appearing with many of the authors from the book. Schedule, is below and will be updated as needed.

@sagapressbooks.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social

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Why I Love Horror: The Book Tour-- Coming to a Library and a Computer and a Podcast Near You
Well, we are only 6 weeks out (to the day) from my first official in person appearance on my book tour.  And, we are exactly 1 week away fr...
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Attack of the Best Lists 2025 today is @bookriot.bsky.social.

See you all Monday.

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Attack of the Best Lists 2025: Book Riot
This post is part of my year end "Attack of the Best Lists" coverage. To see every post in my "Attack of the Best Lists 2025" coverage [and ...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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coastclark.bsky.social
I love libraries
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Can we talk a minute about ALL THE HORROR on teh NYT Best Books list! (Gift link)

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100 Notable Books of 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Attack of the Best Lists 2025: Books We Love from @npr.org Books

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Attack of the Best Lists 2025: Books We Love from NPR
This post is part of my year end "Attack of the Best Lists" coverage. To see every post in my "Attack of the Best Lists 2025" coverage [and ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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ericlarocca.bsky.social
Coming next year from Titan Books
We Turn Gruesome at Night Goodreads page
November 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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It’s Books We Love day! There are a ton of excellent titles to dig into, and I’m going to link the 8 books I wrote recommendations for in the thread below. apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Lakeside Book Company Buys B&T Distribution Arm
The book manufacturing giant Lakeside Book Company has acquired distributor Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, an important asset of the soon-to-be-closed library wholesaler.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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It's a short week here in America but I have stuffed it full of Attack of the Best Lists Coverage. Today is: Make a Local List-- Featuring @chipublib.bsky.social Best of the Best (with a Becky Shaped Surprise)

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Attack of the Best Lists 2025: Make a Local List-- Featuring Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best (with a Becky Shaped Surprise)
This post is part of my year end "Attack of the Best Lists" coverage. To see every post in my "Attack of the Best Lists 2025" coverage [and ...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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mrdankelly.bsky.social
Lit Editor Business for @thirdcoastrvw.bsky.social. I interview the redoubtable @robertloerzel.bsky.social about his new book (created with James A. Pierce) The Uptown: Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace from CityFiles Press.

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Interview: Robert Loerzel on <em>The Uptown: Chicago's Endangered Movie Palace</em> | Third Coast Review
Sometimes the biggest things go unnoticed. The Uptown Theater, for example.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Uh, if anyone is looking for a freelance pop culture or book critic who will never ever upon pain of death use any kind of genAI at any point in the creative or editing process, HMU.
sesmith.lol s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 4d
Fascinating read on how a suspicious pitch highlighted a growing problem in freelance journalism: A flood of generative AI that even prestige publications don't catch, complete with fabricated quotes, from scammers who see opportunity in a field so many real humans are struggling to survive in.
Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era | The Local
A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Had a great time last week at at Sui Generis in Madrid. Got to share the stage w/ writers like @gabino.bsky.social & @fondalee.bsky.social, meet w/my Spanish publishers @duermevelaed.bsky.social, speak w/ students at SLU Madrid & wax poetic bout all things fantastic. Also ate my weight in cured ham.
Banner reading Sui Generis Author crouched outside a window of Saint Louis University Madrid Drummer on stage in front of banner of a woman Author standing with reader holding his book
November 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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It's not just laws about books that are breaking libraries. Several states have passed property tax reforms–or are in the process of passing them–that are dismantling, destroying, and defunding these public institutions of democracy.

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It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms.
Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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From Killercon Austin: There's still time to get your recommendations in for next year's Splatterpunk Awards. Awards are given for Best Short Story, Best Collection, Best Anthology, Best Novella, and Best Novel. Send your recommendations to [email protected]
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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adamcesare.bsky.social
Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo! hits hardcover, audiobook, and ebook August 18, 2026.

Cover Art by the amazing Matt Ryan Tobin.

Preorder now: linktr.ee/adamcesare
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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You’ll find me and my villainy posing here: thelibrariansfilm.com
Illustration of a black cat wearing a boa, sitting in a pink chair in front of a table with a box of catnip and a bottle of milk.Text: If they want to paint you as the villain, then pose.
November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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@noahmedlock.bsky.social sent a message to your website contact form.
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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isabelcanas.bsky.social
HELL YEAH
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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briankeene.bsky.social
Here's your holiday gift shopping sorted. Two new books from me, @manylittlewords.bsky.social, @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @rjacksonjoseph.bsky.social, & @haileypiperfights.bsky.social. Plus coffee, treats & other cool stuff. All for one low price. Full details: www.briankeene.com/news/the-bes...
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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It’s #RomanceColumn time and this month’s books are: a sweet and sexy second-chance m/m romance in Italy, a queer fake-dating Jewish baseball contemporary, and a light but tart romantasy about a villain’s henchwitch trying to do good after the villain’s defeat (gift link!).
#booksky #Romancelandia
Smart, Sizzling New Romance Novels
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November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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whiterabbitbooks.bsky.social
Looking for a horror novel and a local author to support? Check out Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling! "Unhinged, cannibalistic and utterly engrossing! 3 POVs of women stuck in Aymar Castle as six months of siege are stretching thin! A must read for folks interested in Medieval Horror!" 🩷 ⚔️ 🐝
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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DEATH AND OTHER OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS by veronika dapunt is available 1/6/26 from @poisonedpenpress.bsky.social @sbkslibrary.bsky.social #debut #murder #death #vacation #impostor #life #BookSky get your @libraryreads.bsky.social votes in by 12/1!
book cover for death and other occupational hazards by veronika dupont with white and black lettering over a red background featuring an illustration of a female presenting grim reaper seen from behind
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Angels in America rocked our world, and we're sure it rocked yours too! The playwright behind the magic, Tony Kushner, is participating in this year's postcard auction. Until December 1st, bid at the link below to win a personalized note from him!

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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
I'm going to get something up Monday but in the mean time, y'all, IMLS got a *massive* win today.

The judge in the case between 21 states and the administration blocked further dismantling of the IMLS by Trump. It'll be appealed, but we've gotta take the Ws.

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In a Major Victory, Rhode Island Judge Permanently Blocks Trump's Bid to Shutter the IMLS
In a November 21 summary judgment ruling, judge John J. McConnell held that the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the IMLS and several other federal agencies via executive order was both ill...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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It's been out free in the world for A WHOLE WEEK!

Anyone go WITHIN THE BLACK?

Did you come out?
📚🩸
MG horror
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Yeah no. MOST Christians believe in loving thy neighbor and support the right for anyone to access any materials they'd like in the library.

This is a form of evangelical christianity.

Let's not demonize all folks of faith because it serves no one. Be specific in who the demons are.
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM