Sam
@samg92.bsky.social
Milwaukee based, MIAD educated. Book reader and reviewer. Indie author and illustrator. See more at samreads.com 📚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇿🇦🌊💙
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Sam
@samg92.bsky.social
· Dec 18
I’ve got quite a few more followers than when I started, so let me introduce myself again! Hi, I’m Sam. I’m an out transgender FTM man and I review books. I am liberal, believer in human and animal rights, and an advocate for positive social change. I love reading and drawing and I am a safe space.
I am a month and a half ahead on posts scheduled on Substack. This is a powerful feeling of efficiency that I have not been used to.
If you like book reviews and literature analysis, from someone who is not traditionally qualified but adores books, then I’m your guy!
#booksky #writing #substack
If you like book reviews and literature analysis, from someone who is not traditionally qualified but adores books, then I’m your guy!
#booksky #writing #substack
February 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Getting some deeper immersion in science fiction lately. Reading We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis Taylor and Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio. Both are very enjoyable so far! What are you reading this weekend?
#booksky #writesky #sciencefiction #books
#booksky #writesky #sciencefiction #books
January 25, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Getting some deeper immersion in science fiction lately. Reading We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis Taylor and Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio. Both are very enjoyable so far! What are you reading this weekend?
#booksky #writesky #sciencefiction #books
#booksky #writesky #sciencefiction #books
My off days from work have now been funneled into planning, outlining, more reading, and writing, and now illustrating for my Substack letters and reviews. I’m having a lot of fun. What part of the process do you enjoy?
#bookreviews #substack #reading #booksky #illustration
#bookreviews #substack #reading #booksky #illustration
January 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM
My off days from work have now been funneled into planning, outlining, more reading, and writing, and now illustrating for my Substack letters and reviews. I’m having a lot of fun. What part of the process do you enjoy?
#bookreviews #substack #reading #booksky #illustration
#bookreviews #substack #reading #booksky #illustration
I built my library from the ground up and spent a lot of time making it truly special. I wrote about my creative space and I'm inviting you to share it now. Let me know what you think!
#booksky #libraries #personallibrary #books #reading #fantasy #fiction #literature
#booksky #libraries #personallibrary #books #reading #fantasy #fiction #literature
Behind The Scenes: The Library
An inside look at my ultimate reading space
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January 20, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I built my library from the ground up and spent a lot of time making it truly special. I wrote about my creative space and I'm inviting you to share it now. Let me know what you think!
#booksky #libraries #personallibrary #books #reading #fantasy #fiction #literature
#booksky #libraries #personallibrary #books #reading #fantasy #fiction #literature
What do you listen to as you write? I'm listening to ambient sounds from a dark academia YouTube livestream. And my cats playing with their toys. Sometimes I put British Bakeoff on the TV on low, especially if I want to keep the writing vibes happy.
#writing #booksky #writesky #fiction #fantasy
#writing #booksky #writesky #fiction #fantasy
January 19, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Being a queer creator is tough, but when you're a trans author, your trans identity tends to get in the way of whatever you're trying to create. So I want to get ahead of it. Subscribe for more and thank you for supporting me!
#Queerauthors #Writing #Trans #LGBTQIA #Writesky
#Queerauthors #Writing #Trans #LGBTQIA #Writesky
Something I Should Get Out Of The Way
In the interest of complete disclosure.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Being a queer creator is tough, but when you're a trans author, your trans identity tends to get in the way of whatever you're trying to create. So I want to get ahead of it. Subscribe for more and thank you for supporting me!
#Queerauthors #Writing #Trans #LGBTQIA #Writesky
#Queerauthors #Writing #Trans #LGBTQIA #Writesky
I'm here with my Substack, another voice in the waves, trying to make a splash. If you like books, reading, and writing, I'm your guy. No paywall necessary, I just want to share my love of the written word.
#reading #books #booksky #writesky #bookreviews #bookrecs
#reading #books #booksky #writesky #bookreviews #bookrecs
Why Am I Starting Now?
I'm 33 years old, why do it now?
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January 17, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Please check out my new article on Substack! If you like what I write, please subscribe for free to follow my reading and writing journey! Thank you 🙏
#booksky #authors #books #writing
#booksky #authors #books #writing
Writing The Book I Want To Read
What I'm missing from the bookstore and why I want to write it.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
First post as a writer, telling you who I am and what I want to write. Please join and subscribe for free, I post updates and thoughts every week as I navigate the web of writing. Some book recommendations might slip in too. Thank you for your support!
My name is Sam
And I'm a writer.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:08 AM
First post as a writer, telling you who I am and what I want to write. Please join and subscribe for free, I post updates and thoughts every week as I navigate the web of writing. Some book recommendations might slip in too. Thank you for your support!
It’s a cozy cold Saturday and my dog is having a great time with her bone while I read and my wife watches SVU. Everyone is happy today.
#booksky #germanshepherd #dogs #reading
#booksky #germanshepherd #dogs #reading
January 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
It’s a cozy cold Saturday and my dog is having a great time with her bone while I read and my wife watches SVU. Everyone is happy today.
#booksky #germanshepherd #dogs #reading
#booksky #germanshepherd #dogs #reading
samreads.com/2026/01/03/r...
Are we creating too much pressure on ourselves to set reading goals? I wrote about it here.
#reading #booksky #readinggoals #books
Are we creating too much pressure on ourselves to set reading goals? I wrote about it here.
#reading #booksky #readinggoals #books
Redefining Reading Goals for 2026
Explore yearly reading goals, book tracking, and reading challenge pressure—tips to set realistic targets, reduce stress, and rediscover joy in reading.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:40 AM
samreads.com/2026/01/03/r...
Are we creating too much pressure on ourselves to set reading goals? I wrote about it here.
#reading #booksky #readinggoals #books
Are we creating too much pressure on ourselves to set reading goals? I wrote about it here.
#reading #booksky #readinggoals #books
What do people want out of a book blog? What would get you to want to read what I write about books that other people wrote?
January 3, 2026 at 5:11 AM
What do people want out of a book blog? What would get you to want to read what I write about books that other people wrote?
I organized some of my shelves after fitting in what I got for Christmas, and I don’t know, is there such a thing as too many tchotchkes? Let’s see your bookshelves!
#booksky #reading #bookshelves #books
#booksky #reading #bookshelves #books
January 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I organized some of my shelves after fitting in what I got for Christmas, and I don’t know, is there such a thing as too many tchotchkes? Let’s see your bookshelves!
#booksky #reading #bookshelves #books
#booksky #reading #bookshelves #books
Reposted by Sam
Psst.
Hey, come closer.
No, closer.
I have a New Year’s secret for you.
It’s this:
If you care about people you don’t even know, and try to live your life that way, you are absolutely beautiful no matter what you look like.
Hey, come closer.
No, closer.
I have a New Year’s secret for you.
It’s this:
If you care about people you don’t even know, and try to live your life that way, you are absolutely beautiful no matter what you look like.
January 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Psst.
Hey, come closer.
No, closer.
I have a New Year’s secret for you.
It’s this:
If you care about people you don’t even know, and try to live your life that way, you are absolutely beautiful no matter what you look like.
Hey, come closer.
No, closer.
I have a New Year’s secret for you.
It’s this:
If you care about people you don’t even know, and try to live your life that way, you are absolutely beautiful no matter what you look like.
Reader roundup! What are you reading tonight?? How are you liking it?
#booksky #reading #books #goodbooks
#booksky #reading #books #goodbooks
January 2, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Reader roundup! What are you reading tonight?? How are you liking it?
#booksky #reading #books #goodbooks
#booksky #reading #books #goodbooks
Reposted by Sam
Ebooks are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
January 1, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Ebooks are reading.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Audiobooks are reading.
Graphic novels are reading.
Pulp reading is reading.
Adults reading YA is reading.
It's all good, my friends. Don't let anyone tell you different.
January 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM