bradley babendir
@therealbradbabs.bsky.social
writer (the baffler, the boston globe, bright wall dark room, etc) & photographer
hmmmm. “lol”
Spotify is partnering with Bookshop.org to sell physical books
Spotify is partnering with Bookshop.org to sell physical books
The company is trying to bring in more readers as it expands its audiobook features.
buff.ly
February 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM
hmmmm. “lol”
how much money do we think we’d need to start defector for books
Defector for books!
there isn’t a better Books desk in the country than the one at the Washington Post. I’m not really sure there’s anything else to say
February 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM
how much money do we think we’d need to start defector for books
they’ll never keep coby white out of the play in!
Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
February 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
they’ll never keep coby white out of the play in!
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After 20 years, I've been laid off at The Washington Post.
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I’ve Been Laid Off. I’m Not Done.
After 20 years at The Washington Post, I’m suddenly on my own — and still writing about books.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
After 20 years, I've been laid off at The Washington Post.
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the washington post books section was so good. this is so fucking bleak! it’s bleak. it sucks.
The layoffs at the Washington Post have begun, with newsroom leaders telling employees its sports and books sections will be 'eliminated in current forms' and its international coverage will be downsized
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
the washington post books section was so good. this is so fucking bleak! it’s bleak. it sucks.
nightmarish stuff proposed in tennessee! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
February 4, 2026 at 2:16 PM
nightmarish stuff proposed in tennessee! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
two gms just trying to make their bosses think they’re busy
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Prolific swap of the star point guards.
February 4, 2026 at 1:20 AM
two gms just trying to make their bosses think they’re busy
the chicago bulls are acting like a real professional basketball franchise what’s going on
February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
the chicago bulls are acting like a real professional basketball franchise what’s going on
sure, why not
Just in: Chicago, Minnesota and Detroit have agreed to a multi-team deal that sends Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. to the Bulls and Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to the Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Detroit also receives a 2026 first-round protected swap from Minnesota.
February 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM
sure, why not
what the fuck lol
BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr. to the Utah Jazz for Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks, sources tell ESPN.
February 3, 2026 at 7:05 PM
what the fuck lol
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And wrapping it all up with a reading at @symposiumbooks.bsky.social in Providence on the 26th!
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Author Event! Kenan Orhan's "The Renovation"
Independent Bookstore. Shop Local Shop Small. Westminster St, Downtown Providence, Rhode Island. New Books, Used Books, Bargain Books.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM
And wrapping it all up with a reading at @symposiumbooks.bsky.social in Providence on the 26th!
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not optimistic but i'm imagining a full season of a guy just paying candy crush on his phone in the front of his car while he's supposed to be directing traffic around a construction site
February 2, 2026 at 9:05 PM
not optimistic but i'm imagining a full season of a guy just paying candy crush on his phone in the front of his car while he's supposed to be directing traffic around a construction site
you know what? go seahawks. i cannot abide somewhere having so many recent super bowls that companies feel comfortable promoting intra-region rivalry the week of the game.
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM
you know what? go seahawks. i cannot abide somewhere having so many recent super bowls that companies feel comfortable promoting intra-region rivalry the week of the game.
alright!! i see a pitcher. now show me a catcher. then we’ll really be cooking.
February 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM
alright!! i see a pitcher. now show me a catcher. then we’ll really be cooking.
dante spinnoti’s next project is the rom-com musical from the green book you lol:
February 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
dante spinnoti’s next project is the rom-com musical from the green book you lol:
unbelievable pair of questions from chotiner here lol www.newyorker.com/culture/q-an...
February 2, 2026 at 1:12 AM
unbelievable pair of questions from chotiner here lol www.newyorker.com/culture/q-an...
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The Fundies Wrap
I'm probably just being unfair.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Minnesota based Independent Journalist GEORGIA FORT has been arrested for filming a protest of the church pastor that works as an ICE manager. SPREAD THE WORD! Georgia has been doing outstanding reporting from ground zero!
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Minnesota based Independent Journalist GEORGIA FORT has been arrested for filming a protest of the church pastor that works as an ICE manager. SPREAD THE WORD! Georgia has been doing outstanding reporting from ground zero!
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
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January 30, 2026 at 11:55 AM
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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new newsletter!
i wrote about 28 years later: the bone temple, the rip, testament of ann lee, no other choice, and like none other movies. i also shared some caleb williams highlights.
rachel wrote about dexter: resurrection, the traitors, snocaps, and more!
i wrote about 28 years later: the bone temple, the rip, testament of ann lee, no other choice, and like none other movies. i also shared some caleb williams highlights.
rachel wrote about dexter: resurrection, the traitors, snocaps, and more!
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January 29, 2026 at 1:05 PM
new newsletter!
i wrote about 28 years later: the bone temple, the rip, testament of ann lee, no other choice, and like none other movies. i also shared some caleb williams highlights.
rachel wrote about dexter: resurrection, the traitors, snocaps, and more!
i wrote about 28 years later: the bone temple, the rip, testament of ann lee, no other choice, and like none other movies. i also shared some caleb williams highlights.
rachel wrote about dexter: resurrection, the traitors, snocaps, and more!
thank you ed!
Right now, Democrats have the power to defund and abolish ICE. We should do it. This is about right and wrong—and the murder we are seeing on the streets is just plain wrong. Anyone who supports funding DHS and ICE is supporting the murder of Americans. We can stop this.
January 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
thank you ed!
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I am also admittedly unclear on how this part works, but I’m not so sure they’ll see the need to report box office at all
January 29, 2026 at 5:57 PM
I am also admittedly unclear on how this part works, but I’m not so sure they’ll see the need to report box office at all