Chris Bucci
@cbuccibookman.bsky.social
Literary Agent at Aevitas Creative New York🇨🇦🇺🇲
Being able to stop & not just smell the roses, but to exist among them, quietly perceiving, learning, & reflecting on the world around us... For some 240 beautiful pages, we get to experience life from this perspective. THE TORTOISE’S TALE is an insightful, delightfully unique debut novel.
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Being able to stop & not just smell the roses, but to exist among them, quietly perceiving, learning, & reflecting on the world around us... For some 240 beautiful pages, we get to experience life from this perspective. THE TORTOISE’S TALE is an insightful, delightfully unique debut novel.
THE TORTOISE'S TALE
“This quiet but beautifully written debut will resonate particularly with animal lovers and readers . . . Written in an unhurried prose, Magic’s perspective offers meditations on love, nature, beauty, and cruelty."
—Booklist
“This quiet but beautifully written debut will resonate particularly with animal lovers and readers . . . Written in an unhurried prose, Magic’s perspective offers meditations on love, nature, beauty, and cruelty."
—Booklist
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
THE TORTOISE'S TALE
“This quiet but beautifully written debut will resonate particularly with animal lovers and readers . . . Written in an unhurried prose, Magic’s perspective offers meditations on love, nature, beauty, and cruelty."
—Booklist
“This quiet but beautifully written debut will resonate particularly with animal lovers and readers . . . Written in an unhurried prose, Magic’s perspective offers meditations on love, nature, beauty, and cruelty."
—Booklist
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Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus & memory wapo.st/48BueTp
"Glancing at your phone can begin to compromise your cognitive skills..."
Strong "predictor of daily cognitive failures."
"8 out of 10 said they keep them in their bedrooms..." (Don't do this!)
"Glancing at your phone can begin to compromise your cognitive skills..."
Strong "predictor of daily cognitive failures."
"8 out of 10 said they keep them in their bedrooms..." (Don't do this!)
Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory
Checking your phone 110 times a day could signal problematic use. See how smartphone habits shape daily life.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus & memory wapo.st/48BueTp
"Glancing at your phone can begin to compromise your cognitive skills..."
Strong "predictor of daily cognitive failures."
"8 out of 10 said they keep them in their bedrooms..." (Don't do this!)
"Glancing at your phone can begin to compromise your cognitive skills..."
Strong "predictor of daily cognitive failures."
"8 out of 10 said they keep them in their bedrooms..." (Don't do this!)
"A book to read and reread, and a welcome source of inspiration in this era of diminishing nature.”
—ANDREW WESTOLL, bestselling author of The Jungle South of the Mountain
THE TORTOISE'S TALE
—ANDREW WESTOLL, bestselling author of The Jungle South of the Mountain
THE TORTOISE'S TALE
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"A book to read and reread, and a welcome source of inspiration in this era of diminishing nature.”
—ANDREW WESTOLL, bestselling author of The Jungle South of the Mountain
THE TORTOISE'S TALE
—ANDREW WESTOLL, bestselling author of The Jungle South of the Mountain
THE TORTOISE'S TALE
"Propulsive, moving, and bursting with life, THE TORTOISE'S TALE will break your heart and then heal it again.”
—AMY JONES, author of Pebble & Dove
—AMY JONES, author of Pebble & Dove
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"Propulsive, moving, and bursting with life, THE TORTOISE'S TALE will break your heart and then heal it again.”
—AMY JONES, author of Pebble & Dove
—AMY JONES, author of Pebble & Dove
Billie Walker times three!
THE ITALIAN SECRET
“A richly layered, page-turning post-war mystery that explores, with depth and heart, how long-held secrets shape family and identity.” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of A Map to Paradise
THE ITALIAN SECRET
“A richly layered, page-turning post-war mystery that explores, with depth and heart, how long-held secrets shape family and identity.” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of A Map to Paradise
November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Billie Walker times three!
THE ITALIAN SECRET
“A richly layered, page-turning post-war mystery that explores, with depth and heart, how long-held secrets shape family and identity.” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of A Map to Paradise
THE ITALIAN SECRET
“A richly layered, page-turning post-war mystery that explores, with depth and heart, how long-held secrets shape family and identity.” —Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of A Map to Paradise
amazing starred review for THE TORTOISE'S TALE in Quill and Quire "for some 240 beautiful pages .....THE TORTOISE'S TALE is an insightful, delightfully unique debut novel." quillandquire.com/review/the-t...
The Tortoise’s Tale - Quill and Quire
In a perpetually online, frenzied, and FOMO-driven world that celebrates hustle culture, demands efficiency, and, in ways, eschews true connection, “slowing down” is often held up as a self-care goal,...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
amazing starred review for THE TORTOISE'S TALE in Quill and Quire "for some 240 beautiful pages .....THE TORTOISE'S TALE is an insightful, delightfully unique debut novel." quillandquire.com/review/the-t...
“A remarkable, unforgettable, wildly imaginative debut. THE TORTOISE'S TALE is at once a powerful meditation on survival and humanity, and a moving life story from an incomparable narrator.”
—LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN,USA Today and nationally bestselling author of Till Death Do Us Part
—LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN,USA Today and nationally bestselling author of Till Death Do Us Part
November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“A remarkable, unforgettable, wildly imaginative debut. THE TORTOISE'S TALE is at once a powerful meditation on survival and humanity, and a moving life story from an incomparable narrator.”
—LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN,USA Today and nationally bestselling author of Till Death Do Us Part
—LAURIE ELIZABETH FLYNN,USA Today and nationally bestselling author of Till Death Do Us Part
Wow I get to do my own unboxing! THE ITALIAN SECRET publishes in just about couple of wekks!
November 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Wow I get to do my own unboxing! THE ITALIAN SECRET publishes in just about couple of wekks!
THE TORTOISE'S TALE is "Gorgeous and exactly what weneed. I'd follow this tortoise and this author anywhere." according to author Deb Olin Unferth.
November 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
THE TORTOISE'S TALE is "Gorgeous and exactly what weneed. I'd follow this tortoise and this author anywhere." according to author Deb Olin Unferth.
Bamboo in Georgetown is really hard on relationships.
November 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Bamboo in Georgetown is really hard on relationships.
HOTSHOT is a kirkus best book of the year!!!
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
HOTSHOT is a kirkus best book of the year!!!
Kendra Coulter shares some thoughts about her debut novel THE TORTOISE'S TALE!
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Magic, Delightful and Inspiring CanCon · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
A sneak peek into the colourful garden of The Tortoise's Tale (Simon & Schuster Canada).
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November 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Kendra Coulter shares some thoughts about her debut novel THE TORTOISE'S TALE!
49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
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65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
So who's going to ask him "Did you blow Bubba?"
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
So who's going to ask him "Did you blow Bubba?"
Reposted by Chris Bucci
New #WriterBeware blog post: Yet another in the growing catalog of AI-driven writing scams from Nigeria: a multi-layered marketing/editing referral scheme that begins with a message or email from someone purporting to be a well-known author writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...
writerbeware.blog
November 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New #WriterBeware blog post: Yet another in the growing catalog of AI-driven writing scams from Nigeria: a multi-layered marketing/editing referral scheme that begins with a message or email from someone purporting to be a well-known author writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
Reposted by Chris Bucci
A Q&A with Kendra Coulter
@drkendracoulter.bsky.social
#booksky #tortoise
ecolitbooks.com/2025/11/06/a...
@drkendracoulter.bsky.social
#booksky #tortoise
ecolitbooks.com/2025/11/06/a...
A Q&A with Kendra Coulter : EcoLit Books
I was thrilled to have this chat with Kendra Coulter, author of Defending Animals and the newly released novel The Tortoise’s Tale. Dr. Coulter is a professor at Huron University ... Read more
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November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A Q&A with Kendra Coulter
@drkendracoulter.bsky.social
#booksky #tortoise
ecolitbooks.com/2025/11/06/a...
@drkendracoulter.bsky.social
#booksky #tortoise
ecolitbooks.com/2025/11/06/a...
Multiple of these every day.
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Multiple of these every day.
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The key? #Move.
Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
"Most importantly, don’t be discouraged from exercising if you can only do exercise in the evening."
I get frustrated with the optimization advice. Best time to workout? When it works for you. 💪
Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
"Most importantly, don’t be discouraged from exercising if you can only do exercise in the evening."
I get frustrated with the optimization advice. Best time to workout? When it works for you. 💪
Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed?
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The key? #Move.
Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
"Most importantly, don’t be discouraged from exercising if you can only do exercise in the evening."
I get frustrated with the optimization advice. Best time to workout? When it works for you. 💪
Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
"Most importantly, don’t be discouraged from exercising if you can only do exercise in the evening."
I get frustrated with the optimization advice. Best time to workout? When it works for you. 💪
Did I mention THE TORTOISE'S TALE has two covers? One for Canada and one for the US.
Which one do you like better?
Which one do you like better?
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Did I mention THE TORTOISE'S TALE has two covers? One for Canada and one for the US.
Which one do you like better?
Which one do you like better?
Some wonderful books come out this week but don't forget these 2 great books that came out last week!
THE TORTOISE'S TALE "Gorgeous, & exactly what we need. I'd follow this tortoise & this author anywhere."—DEB OLIN UNFERTH
IN THE BONES "A shrewd shocker that should win the author new fans”―PW
THE TORTOISE'S TALE "Gorgeous, & exactly what we need. I'd follow this tortoise & this author anywhere."—DEB OLIN UNFERTH
IN THE BONES "A shrewd shocker that should win the author new fans”―PW
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Some wonderful books come out this week but don't forget these 2 great books that came out last week!
THE TORTOISE'S TALE "Gorgeous, & exactly what we need. I'd follow this tortoise & this author anywhere."—DEB OLIN UNFERTH
IN THE BONES "A shrewd shocker that should win the author new fans”―PW
THE TORTOISE'S TALE "Gorgeous, & exactly what we need. I'd follow this tortoise & this author anywhere."—DEB OLIN UNFERTH
IN THE BONES "A shrewd shocker that should win the author new fans”―PW
THE TORTOISE'S TALE is featured in Book Riot's best historical fiction for November!
Congratulations Kendra Coulter and your amazing giant tortoise!
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Congratulations Kendra Coulter and your amazing giant tortoise!
bookriot.com/the-most-int...
The Most Interesting New November Historical Fiction Releases
From a tortoise who witnesses history to a sapphic Victorian romp, these are the month's best historical releases.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
THE TORTOISE'S TALE is featured in Book Riot's best historical fiction for November!
Congratulations Kendra Coulter and your amazing giant tortoise!
bookriot.com/the-most-int...
Congratulations Kendra Coulter and your amazing giant tortoise!
bookriot.com/the-most-int...
The beautiful THE TORTOISE'S TALE is on sale. Go get yourself this magical novel! Congratulations @drkendracoulter.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The beautiful THE TORTOISE'S TALE is on sale. Go get yourself this magical novel! Congratulations @drkendracoulter.bsky.social
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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"It’s heartbreaking. It’s uplifting. It’s human. What more could a person ask for?"
THE TORTOISE'S TALE by Kendra Coulter
www.miamistudent.net/article/2025...
THE TORTOISE'S TALE by Kendra Coulter
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6 new book releases to get you through 2025
As the days get shorter and courses start ramping up, it may seem like there is nothing more to look forward to this year, but fret not! There are still plenty of books that have yet to be released th...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"It’s heartbreaking. It’s uplifting. It’s human. What more could a person ask for?"
THE TORTOISE'S TALE by Kendra Coulter
www.miamistudent.net/article/2025...
THE TORTOISE'S TALE by Kendra Coulter
www.miamistudent.net/article/2025...