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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 15h

Happy birthday to philosopher and author James K. A. Smith, whose work we are so appreciative of ! He was a guest back on episode 44 of our podcast. Listen here: buff.ly/fc2dnBB

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 18h

We're excited to share reviews of three new picture books today! Reviewer Lindsey Cornett says these books bring coziness, compassion, and laughter. Great picks for your family bookshelf! Full reviews here: buff.ly/18URxiZ @katievenit.bsky.social @kenardpak.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 21h

The Nobel Prize for Literature has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai buff.ly/zuGvkBC

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Jon M. Sweeney @jonmsweeney.bsky.social · 1d

A decade ago I was having breakfast with a friend and telling him my problems. He said, remember to stay closer to the Tree of Life than to the Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil. I often return to that wisdom.

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 22h

Another great week of new releases!! Titles from Mitali Perkins, Wendell Berry, Joy Harjo, Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson @bethmacy.bsky.social and @kaitlincurtice.bsky.social buff.ly/9Ymw6KF

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 1d

From our read-along of The Anti-Racist Gospel by @malcolmbfoley.bsky.social

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 2d

Happy birthday to Bishop Desmond Tutu!

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 2d

Today is the birthday of activist and author Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow. Here's a video intro to her work: buff.ly/AkKqm4E

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 4d

Today is the anniversary of Neil Postman's death in 2003. Over on Substack, Chris just did a series thinking about his classic book, Amusing Ourselves to Death. Check it out here: buff.ly/ii07tV9

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Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social · 6d

YES!

www.cnn.com/2025/10/03/u...

Woman appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic first for the Church of England | CNN

Sarah Mullally was on Friday appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide and the first woman to hold the role.

www.cnn.com

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 6d

Tomorrow is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, and we have a brand new PDF download for you! It includes poetry, art, book recommendations, and more. Current subscribers received it in their email inbox this morning, but it's not too late for you to grab a copy! buff.ly/xh72wQa

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 7d

NEW REVIEW live on the ERB... Lynn Domina has reviewed the new memoir from James Alexander Forbes Jr., former senior pastor of NYC's Riverside Church. Read her thoughts here: buff.ly/z0JALCA

The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 7d

Today is the Feast of St. Therese de Lisieux… In celebration, here are three of our favorite poems of hers: buff.ly/ckMM2CO

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 8d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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David W. Swanson @davidwswanson.bsky.social · 8d

It's easy to look away from someone else's suffering. It's natural to allow fear to keep us from doing what is right. But Christians, formed in the cruciform love of Jesus, won't let ignorance or cowardice steal the joyful obligation of loving our neighbors.

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Jon M. Sweeney @jonmsweeney.bsky.social · 7d

Happy birthday to my favorite agnostic Catholic, novelist Graham Greene, born in 1904.

He wrote: “You cannot conceive, nor can I, of the appalling strangeness of the mercy of God.”

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Matthew Boedy @matthewboedy.bsky.social · 7d

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 7d

NEW BOOK RELEASES for the week of 9/29... it's another GREAT week. Joash Thomas, Ada Limon, Kate DiCamillo, and more! buff.ly/eVeGLcQ

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 8d

This week's Lectionary Poetry is available for you now! Including poems from Luci Shaw, Fanny Howe, Malcolm Guite, William Wordsworth, and more. buff.ly/J33eJ8x

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Jon M. Sweeney @jonmsweeney.bsky.social · 10d

Saluting my translator friends everywhere, on this, the feast day of St. Jerome.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 8d

Empathy isn’t sinful or weak, it is a core value of Christianity and a foundational pillar of democracy.

That’s why authoritarians are so intent on demonizing it.

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 8d

In case you hadn't yet heard the news... Reading Rainbow is back! buff.ly/v1kgsQb

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 9d

Today marks the birthday of author, activist, and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel. Consider picking up one of his books today, or spend some time with his Nobel Prize acceptance speech: buff.ly/H6ZUUsO

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 12d

Today is the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul. Here's our guide: buff.ly/bsPAiKi
“Charity is the cement which binds communities to God and persons to one another ”

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The Englewood Review of Books @erbks.bsky.social · 13d

Need some weekend listening? We have a new episode of The ERB Podcast for you, all about congregational formation and why it matters for the church in our current moment!

Find it at our website or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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