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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 12h

Oh, this was poignant.🥹 We could make a joke & say Nicola is like Shrek with layers like onions, but this was just too beautiful for jokes.🥰

#bookclubbook #sapphfic

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 13h

“Millie,” Charlotte drew out in frustration. “I haven’t seen her like that...not relaxed and happy...ever!” - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

And...now we want to cry with how big our heart feels right now.🥹 Nicola, happy & content & Charlotte noticing & being happy for her!🥰

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 15h

“Do they know how much they mean to you?”
That feeling swirling inside? Terror. “No,” she whispered. “No, they don’t.” - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Oh, Nicola.🥺 This book is a rollercoaster of emotions & the title is so apt! We really are discovering Nicola.🫂

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 16h

⏳️2 DAYS TO GO!⏳️

There's only two days left until our "Discovering Nicola" #BookClub & Q&A event with the iconic @clareashton.bsky.social!😱

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 19h

Oh, this was priceless.🤣 Not an ideal situation, huh, Geeta? Having your daughter’s partner catching you with ice cream all over your boobs & her daughter’s best friend's mother insinuating she wants to eat a lot more than just ice cream.😉😂

#bookclubbook #sapphfic #awkward

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 22h

We love how Oxford almost feels like a side character in this series. Oxford should hire @clareashton.bsky.social for tourism campaigns cause we want to visit so much!😍

Was this Clare's intention? Find out on Sat, @ 2pm (EST), for our #BookClub & Q&A event!

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

"Oh my...She felt like a goddess." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Yes, you are!🙌 We love that Geeta & Nicola are putting a middle finger up to society's idea of age.😍 Proof you deserve to feel like the goddess you are, no matter how many candles are on ones cake!😉

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

"Nicola leaned closer, breath tickling Geeta’s cheek and down her neck, suggestion travelling lower. “Well, I haven’t kissed you everywhere yet.” - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Well, Nicola's not wrong. Gotta make sure you do thorough research.👀😉

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

Probably the most hilariously british sentence ever written!🇬🇧🤣 Who needs a cigarette after earth shattering sapphic sex when you can have a cuppa instead?😂

Join us in 3 DAYS for our #BookClub & Q&A event with @clareashton.bsky.social!👇
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#bookclubbook #cupoftea

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

"Now they knew that Geeta touched her like no other. That her kiss caressed every part of her. That the simple act opened Nicola wide." - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Ummmm...Nicola isn't the only one feeling a bit raw cause bloody hell that was one hell of a first kiss!🫠

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Author Rachel Spangler @rachelspangler.rachelspangler.com · 1d

Queer books aren't the only books being targeted by book bans. The stigma on neurodivergence and mental health, as well as outright ableism often shape attempts at censorship. Representation matters!

#standwiththebanned #BannedBooksWeek #sapphicswiththebanned #sapphic #lesbian #mentalhealth

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 1d

Utter chills! We've never wanted to be part of a dance so much!💃 #StrictlyComeDancing eat your heart out.🤪
10s across the board!🙌🔟

#bookclubbook #sapphfic #dancing

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

😱4 DAYS TO GO😱

Like a geode, sometimes you never know how spectacular something can be until you crack it open!🤩

What will you discover?👀
Join us this Sat, 10/11 at 2pm (EST), for our #BookClub & Q&A event with the iconic @clareashton.bsky.social!🥳

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

😱4 DAYS TO GO😱

Like a geode, sometimes you never know how spectacular something can be until you crack it open!🤩

What will you discover?👀
Join us this Sat, 10/11 at 2pm (EST), for our #BookClub & Q&A event with the iconic @clareashton.bsky.social!🥳

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

“Are you two trying to fight...” Annie’s frown deepened, “...with compliments?” - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Well, what better way for enemies to become lovers than arguing who is the most beautiful!?😂

#bookclubbook #sapphfic #enemiestolovers

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

(Jess): I'm one of the admins, & I'm 90% positive I'm a dog too.😅

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

Ahhh, the age-old question...cats or dogs?🤔

Are you a cat or a dog? Tell us in the comments below.🐶🐈‍⬛️

What does @clareashton.bsky.social identify as?🤔 Find out in our upcoming #BookClub & Q&A event this Saturday, 10/11 at 2pm (EST)!🐶😻

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 2d

This was awesome!😂 The alliteration gave us life & not sure how, but it would make one hell of a drinking game.🤪

What would you come up with?😉

#BookClubBook #sapphicfiction

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Virginia Black Writes @virginiablack.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, Portland! Come join us on Wednesday, Oct 22nd for war witchy good time!

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E.K. Johnston @ekjohnston.bsky.social · 3d

Puritans did such a bad job of ruling England that the country re-installed the monarchy and kicked *them* out.

Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 3d

Nobody mentions that this was after famous Puritan Oliver Cromwell cut off the king's head, took over the country as Lord Potector, invaded Ireland because they were too Catholic, and tried to impose his version of religion on the entire country because he hated Catholics so much.

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 3d

🤩5 DAYS🤩

Celebrate #NationalComingOutDay this Saturday, 10/11 at 2pm (EST), with us & the phenomenal @clareashton.bsky.social for our self-love #BookClub & Q&A event!🏳️‍🌈

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 3d

“This one’s woman on woman.” Geeta stepped forward and thrust the cover at Nicola. “Boob on boob.” She added, pointing to the chests on the small figures. - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

Oh, we are so going to start describing #sapphicfiction like this from now on.😂🏳️‍🌈🙌

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 4d

Oh, we love this so much!😍 Who else wants t-shirts or merch of some kind for operation gay?!🏳️‍🌈

Maybe we can persuade @clareashton.bsky.social to make our dreams come true at our super sapphic #BookClub & Q&A event on Saturday, 10/11 at 2pm (EST)!😉

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, Millie!🙌 We love how protective & blunt Millie is. Suck on that Nicola.😂

Would you have told Nicola off, too, after what she did to Charlotte?🤔

#bookclubbook #sapphfic

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Sapphic World Book Club @sapphicworldbkclub.bsky.social · 4d

“I thought she’d be pleased,” she heard Charlotte finally say. - Discovering Nicola by @clareashton.bsky.social

This one sentence just ripped our hearts clean out of our chests!😭 We may be starting to understand Nicola a bit more, but when she hurts Charlotte, we want to slap her!😤

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