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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · 2d

We are pleased to share a book review from our newest contributor France Pauli:

The Island of Last Things by @emmasloley.bsky.social
#booksky #bookreview

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · 6d

New book review by @midgeraymond.bsky.social:

Defending Animals by Kendra Coulter

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#animals #booksky #animalprotection

Book Review: Defending Animals by Kendra Coulter : EcoLit Books

During the writing of Defending Animals: Finding Hope on the Front Lines of Animal Protection, Kendra Coulter’s dog, Sunny, spent many hours wrapped around her feet. Sunny, who had been abused ... Rea...

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Midge Raymond @midgeraymond.bsky.social · 6d

Happy October, readers! It's the best time of year for mysteries and thrillers ... and DEVILS ISLAND is only .99 in the Kindle store this month! #BookSky
@jyunker.bsky.social
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Devils Island

Devils Island - Kindle edition by Yunker, John, Raymond, Midge. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Devils Island.

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · 9d

New book review!

Black Gold: The Rise, Reign, and Fall of American Coal

#coal #ecolit #history #booksky

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · 16d

New writing (nonfiction) opportunity: Nature Chronicles Prize

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#booksky #writers #writingops

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · 25d

New and forthcoming environmental books (September 2025)
#booksky #books #reading

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New and forthcoming environmental books (September 2025) : EcoLit Books

I’m pleased the share the latest batch of fiction and nonfiction books with environmental themes… Footprint: Four Itineraries By Radhika Subramaniam The book takes the footprint for a walk—to the ... ...

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Black Lawrence Press @blacklawrence.bsky.social · Sep 7

So thrilled to see this gorgeous review of Habitat!

EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Sep 2

New book review from @joeannhart.bsky.social -

Habitat, by Case Q. Kerns
@blacklawrence.bsky.social

#booksky #books #review

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · 29d

I’m excited to share this new writing opportunity from Dark Mountain...

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#writer #writing #booksky

Writing opportunity: Bestiary / Dark Mountain : EcoLit Books

I’m excited to share this new writing opportunity from Dark Mountain: Submissions are now open for Dark Mountain’s 29th issue, a book devoted to animals. We are seeking non-fiction, fiction, ... Read ...

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John Sanbonmatsu @jsanbonmatsu.bsky.social · Sep 5

Review just in from @ecolit.bsky.social....

"This book is more than an antidote to The Omnivore’s Dilemma, it is a bold step into the future."

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The Omnivore's Deception: Conscience makes cowards of us all : EcoLit Books

If the title of this book reminds you of the bestseller The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan, that is intentional. For as author John Sanbonmatsu writes, Michael Pollan did a ... Read more

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Sep 2

New book review from @joeannhart.bsky.social -

Habitat, by Case Q. Kerns
@blacklawrence.bsky.social

#booksky #books #review

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Aug 28

Book Review Flashback:

How Animals Grieve by Barbara J. King
#animals #booksky #bookreview #animalstories

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Aug 26

A new writing prompt from Writing for Animals... writingforanimals.com/2025/08/writ...

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Aug 16

The latest batch of new and forthcoming environmental books: ecolitbooks.com/2025/08/11/n...

#booksky #books #environmental

New and forthcoming environmental books (August 2025) : EcoLit Books

There is a maxim that “nothing happens in publishing in the summer.” Apparently, that maxim doesn’t apply to environmental literature — as we’ve seen a wide range of impressive books ... Read more

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Midge Raymond @midgeraymond.bsky.social · Aug 13

Why do cats love boxes (and bowls...and even dish racks)? Check out @ashland-news.bsky.social for a look into "if I fits, I sits"!
#cats #ififitsisits #catsinboxes

Catty Corner: “If I fits, I sits” — a photo essay - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News

Catty Corner: It’s not just our imagination, it’s science! Studies reveal why felines love boxes so much — and check out these links and photos to see examples of how “if I fits, I sits” is not only f...

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Elise Myslinski @wizardofclaws.bsky.social · Aug 11

In today's interview, @midgeraymond.bsky.social and @jyunker.bsky.social discuss their new book Animal Rights! #booksky #animalrights #writing

Interview: Midge Raymond & John Yunker

On literary activism, publishing, and pouring passion into prose

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Midge Raymond @midgeraymond.bsky.social · Aug 11

Here is a follow up to @jyunker.bsky.social 's review of Sarat Colling's ANIMAL RESISTANCE, from @ecolit.bsky.social :
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3pF...

Exploring Animal Resistance in a Global Capitalist Era

YouTube video by EcoLitBooks

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Aug 6

New book review from @joeannhart.bsky.social:

Satellite: Essays of Fatherhood and Home, Near and Far by Simmons Buntin

#bookreview #booksky

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New and forthcoming environmental books : EcoLit Books

Sadly there is not enough time for us here at EcoLit Books to read all the fine works submitted to us. Here are a few titles we’ve received over the ... Read more

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Midge Raymond @midgeraymond.bsky.social · Jul 30

Beware of krill in pet food and supplements — the penguins and the whales need it more than we do! Let’s get our omega-3s from plants and help keep the oceans healthy. #MyLastContinent #Antarctica

A record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger an unprecedented end to fishing season

Fishing for krill near Antarctica has surged to a record high, nearing a seasonal catch limit that could close the fishery early.

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Jul 29

Sea Change wins ASLE Book Award

Congratulations to Christina Gerhardt and the University of California Press for winning the ASLE Book Award for Sea Change. Here's our review from awhile back...

#asle #books #ecoliterature

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Herbiⓥore @herbivoreclub.bsky.social · Jul 26

Fur farms are a nightmare for animals and a threat to public health and the planet. Countries have started banning them, but the whole world needs to catch up 🌍

Sign the petition to ban fur farming worldwide:

www.change.org/p/uni...

Sign the Petition

Ban Fur Farming Worldwide

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Jul 23

Time for another book review flashback:

Strange As This Weather Has Been by Ann Pancake

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#booksky #bookreview #books #ecolit

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Jul 20

New book review from @joeannhart.bsky.social:

Little Great Island by Kate Woodworth

#booksky #books #bookreview

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EcoLit Books @ecolit.bsky.social · Jul 14

New Writing Opportunity: Bending the Arc (closing July 31st)

#writing #booksky #thrutopian

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Midge Raymond @midgeraymond.bsky.social · Jul 11

So ... Ron Howard and I had the same idea: Create an ending to the real-life, unsolved mysteries of Floreana Island in the 1930s.

I cannot wait to see his film, EDEN ... it has a very different ending than the version in FLOREANA.

What really happened? No one knows ...

Eden | Official Teaser (HD) | Vertical

YouTube video by Vertical

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Mariann Sullivan @marisul.bsky.social · Jul 10

Dairy isn't about the milk anymore. It's about the manure and using it to create methane, a greenhouse gas. IT'S INSANE.

Our Hen House @ourhenhouse.org · Jul 10

The dairy industry's new profit center? Cow manure. 🐄💩

@marisul.bsky.social and @jasminsinger.com expose how factory farms are marketing methane as a 'climate solution' when it's actually a potent greenhouse gas.

Full episode is up now! ourhenhouse.org/ep825

#AnimalRights #ClimateJustice

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