Clare Doornbos
@claredoornbos.bsky.social
Kids' book expert bookseller. Some time crooner. Knitting icon. Mom of a grown up.
If you miss my face, or if you enjoy an English accent, you should keep an eye on the Mopps Instagram over the next few weeks. Yes, I did make that jumper, thanks for asking. www.instagram.com/reel/DRQfowx...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:20 AM
If you miss my face, or if you enjoy an English accent, you should keep an eye on the Mopps Instagram over the next few weeks. Yes, I did make that jumper, thanks for asking. www.instagram.com/reel/DRQfowx...
You know where you can find some actually radical ideas? In an indie bookstore. Specifically in the young teen section. Those kids are reading about some wild ideas like equality, justice and consequences.
October 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
You know where you can find some actually radical ideas? In an indie bookstore. Specifically in the young teen section. Those kids are reading about some wild ideas like equality, justice and consequences.
I mean my reach here is tiny. But this is one extremely smart and talented children's book expert.
Bookselling compatriots in the Bay Area, or publishing buds with remote positions, hit me up if you need a big brain with strong opinions for your team 👀 I’m on the lookout.
September 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I mean my reach here is tiny. But this is one extremely smart and talented children's book expert.
Today I am on the back of the struggle bus wedged under the seat.
September 6, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Today I am on the back of the struggle bus wedged under the seat.
Great disturbance in the bookselling force tonight as B&N buys Books Inc, the oldest indie bookstore in the west.
September 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Great disturbance in the bookselling force tonight as B&N buys Books Inc, the oldest indie bookstore in the west.
This morning in #bookselling an elderly customer was complaining that “the animals in this book don’t even live in this country”. So I guess even animals can be the target of isolationist nonsense.
July 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This morning in #bookselling an elderly customer was complaining that “the animals in this book don’t even live in this country”. So I guess even animals can be the target of isolationist nonsense.
Is it just me or does the news seem like something from a South Park episode right now?
July 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Is it just me or does the news seem like something from a South Park episode right now?
In awe of this icon at MoMI in Queens when a Gen Z woman behind me said “she’s so beautiful”. She is.
July 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
In awe of this icon at MoMI in Queens when a Gen Z woman behind me said “she’s so beautiful”. She is.
Pulp’s Misshapes has never sounded more spot on. I keep listening to the live version from Glasto this weekend and I just cry.
July 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Pulp’s Misshapes has never sounded more spot on. I keep listening to the live version from Glasto this weekend and I just cry.
Oh Alanis, I wish I had 10,000 spoons.
July 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Oh Alanis, I wish I had 10,000 spoons.
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Everyone who went to school between Sandy Hook and today gets a free pass. No one over forty gets to tell you a damn thing about “back in my day.”
Adults spent over two decades “protecting” you from books and did less than dick to protect you from getting shot.
Have all the middle fingers.
Adults spent over two decades “protecting” you from books and did less than dick to protect you from getting shot.
Have all the middle fingers.
June 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Everyone who went to school between Sandy Hook and today gets a free pass. No one over forty gets to tell you a damn thing about “back in my day.”
Adults spent over two decades “protecting” you from books and did less than dick to protect you from getting shot.
Have all the middle fingers.
Adults spent over two decades “protecting” you from books and did less than dick to protect you from getting shot.
Have all the middle fingers.
There have been a lot of bad days. Today seems to be one of the worst. Read. Think for yourself. Check in with your real life communities.
June 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
There have been a lot of bad days. Today seems to be one of the worst. Read. Think for yourself. Check in with your real life communities.
In the spirit of Glastonbury I am seeing a symphonic version of Bowie’s last album today and Earth Wing & Fire tomorrow. I contain multitudes.
June 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In the spirit of Glastonbury I am seeing a symphonic version of Bowie’s last album today and Earth Wing & Fire tomorrow. I contain multitudes.
Today in #bookselling a retired librarian asked me if I’d heard of Alan Garner. This was the moment I’ve been training for since I was 9 years old.
June 26, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Today in #bookselling a retired librarian asked me if I’d heard of Alan Garner. This was the moment I’ve been training for since I was 9 years old.
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If Democrats truly want to appeal to young men, they should probably start presenting themselves as the party that definitively *won’t* draft you into an illegal war.
June 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
If Democrats truly want to appeal to young men, they should probably start presenting themselves as the party that definitively *won’t* draft you into an illegal war.
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I am begging people not to look to the NYT for coverage of what's happening. The BBC, Le Monde, Ajazeera and others will have more truthful coverage.
June 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I am begging people not to look to the NYT for coverage of what's happening. The BBC, Le Monde, Ajazeera and others will have more truthful coverage.
Yesterday in #bookselling I met an enthusiastic dog named Gusto and played catch with a two-year-old. It's not a good living, but it's a good life.
June 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Yesterday in #bookselling I met an enthusiastic dog named Gusto and played catch with a two-year-old. It's not a good living, but it's a good life.
Today in #bookselling TikTok admits it "was not enough, it seems, to build a successful publishing business." I've been saying this for ages, I think social media just promotes books. Booksellers sell them. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/b...
TikTok’s Owner Wanted to Publish Books. Not Anymore.
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June 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today in #bookselling TikTok admits it "was not enough, it seems, to build a successful publishing business." I've been saying this for ages, I think social media just promotes books. Booksellers sell them. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/b...
I woke up today with the realization that the majority of Talking Heads songs either don’t rhyme or barely rhyme. Most people probably know this, but I’m amazed that I seem to have dreamt it.
June 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I woke up today with the realization that the majority of Talking Heads songs either don’t rhyme or barely rhyme. Most people probably know this, but I’m amazed that I seem to have dreamt it.
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Mary Engelbreit 👇
Goodnight everyone. 🥱
Goodnight everyone. 🥱
June 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Mary Engelbreit 👇
Goodnight everyone. 🥱
Goodnight everyone. 🥱
I am at a conference today where I will be talking about the critical thinking, community building and empathy that comes from reading aloud. I can’t join a protest today. But I will continue to be anti fascist today and always. #nokings
June 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I am at a conference today where I will be talking about the critical thinking, community building and empathy that comes from reading aloud. I can’t join a protest today. But I will continue to be anti fascist today and always. #nokings
The cops shot and injured THREE journalists in LA yesterday. This isn't "responding to violence" this is "starting a fight".
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June 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The cops shot and injured THREE journalists in LA yesterday. This isn't "responding to violence" this is "starting a fight".
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...