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Adib Khorram @adibkhorram.bsky.social · 1h

I'll be talking about ONE WORD, SIX LETTERS tomorrow. Tune in if you like!

School Library Journal Day of Dialog Fall 2025

Join us October 9th for SLJ Day of Dialog—fully virtual and free to attend! Our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will leave you informed, inspired, and enter...

www.slj.com

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to @mackidssl.bsky.social for inviting me to be a part of this video.

Books save lives.

Bad people ban books.

Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 3d

We have a very important message for you this #BannedBooksWeek: Get involved! All week long we'll be sharing tips on books to read and how to join the fight for the freedom to read. ⁣
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#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #BannedBooks #ReadBannedBooks

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 1d

And if you're a fan of Six of Crows (or anything Grishaverse) then you do not want to miss our Crow Club event on Saturday! #sixofcrows #crowclub #nycc #comiccon #grishaverse #leighbardugo #crookedkingdom #books

Visit the Crow Club
When: Saturday, October 11 @4:30pm EST
Where: Javits Center, Room 1A01
How: Tickets to the crow club will drop at 10am EST on Saturday, Oct 11 at the Fierce Reads booth (#3300)
Must have a ticket to enter

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 1d

For all our New York Comic-Con goers, here is our FULL booth schedule for the week featuring all of our booth giveaways + signings!

💥 We're in a new spot this year! Come say hi at booth #3300.
💥 If you buy a book from our bookstore, you get a special gift while supplies last.

#comiccon #nycc

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 2d

Six fast ways to get involved in the fight for the freedom to read! #FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #BannedBooks #ReadBannedBooks

Six tips to support the Freedom to Read

Stay informed
Learn about the history of book banning and what is currently at stake
Advocate for Marginalized Authors Read their books, follow them on social media, and listen to what they have to say.
Support People Doing the Work
Visit, shop, and attend events at your local libraries and bookstores!
Contact Decision Makers
Get in touch with your local representatives, write letters, and call to demand action be taken.
Be Loud
Wear banned books merch, start a conversation!
Read Banned Books
That says it all!
#BannedBooksWeek

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 2d

“You sometimes don’t know you exist until you realize someone like you existed before.” - George M. Johnson, All Boys Aren't Blue

#uniteagainstbookbans #bannedbooksweek

All Boys Aren't Blue Cover Image. Illustration of George M Johnson with vibrant flower crown against a blue and pink backdrop.

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 2d

“Even if all of them were to forsake you, you are enough.” - Mike Curato, FLAMER

#UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek

The cover for FLAMER by Mike Curato. A black and white illustration of a boy, his hand up with three fingers up and his thumb and pinkie curled to meet. There's a bright orange spray of flames erupting around him. The text at the top reads, "This book will save lives." - Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book award Finalist, HEY, KIDDO

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 3d

We have a very important message for you this #BannedBooksWeek: Get involved! All week long we'll be sharing tips on books to read and how to join the fight for the freedom to read. ⁣
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#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #BannedBooks #ReadBannedBooks

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 3d

We have a very important message for you this #BannedBooksWeek: Get involved! All week long we'll be sharing tips on books to read and how to join the fight for the freedom to read. ⁣
⁣
#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #BannedBooks #ReadBannedBooks

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 7d

IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!! IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!! IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!! IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!!

#fiercereads #yabooks #halloween #spookyreads #spookybooks #halloweenbooks #fallbooks #falltbr #horrorween #bookrec

A book cover. The One That Got Away With Murder by Trish Lundy

A book cover. The Resurrectionist by Kathleen S. Allen

A book cover. Show Stopper by Lily Anderson

A book cover. If We Survive This by Racquel Marie

Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 7d

IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!! IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!! IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!! IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN TIME!!!!

#fiercereads #yabooks #halloween #spookyreads #spookybooks #halloweenbooks #fallbooks #falltbr #horrorween #bookrec

HorrorWeen

Book Recs

Images of two illustrated ghosts

A book cover. Gorgeous Gruesome Faces by Linda Cheng

A book cover. Don't Let The Forest In by CG Drews

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 8d

final new book tuesday of the month and there's SO MANY books coming out today!! #fiercereads #yabooks #newbooktuesday #bookhaul #bookbirthday

A book cover. The title is Bound to You by Alyssa Brandon

At the bottom of the image in pink lettering is the word werewolves

A book cover. The title is Show Stopper by Lily Anderson
At the bottom of the image in gold lettering is the word murder mystery

A book cover. The title is Killer House Party by Lily Anderson
At the bottom of the image in green lettering is the word paperback

Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 8d

final new book tuesday of the month and there's SO MANY books coming out today!! #fiercereads #yabooks #newbooktuesday #bookhaul #bookbirthday

Books out today

In a purple bubble: stunning deluxe editions
In a dark gold bubble: murder mystery
in a teal bubble: paranormal rom-com
in a orange bubble: paranormal fantasy
in a pink bubble: werewolves
in a lime green bubble: now in paperback

Two 3-d paperback books with black sprayed edges. The titles are Six of Crow by Leigh Bardugo and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

At the bottom of the image in large purple text: deluxe editions

A book cover. The title is When Life Gives You Demons by Jennifer Honeybourn

At the bottom of the image in blue lettering is the word paranormal

A book cover. The title is The Dark In Between by Elizabeth Hrib

At the bottom of the image in orange lettering is the word paranormal

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 15d

RUN TO THE NEAREST BOOKSTORE NOW!!!
some highly anticipated reads have just hit shelves!!!

#fiercereads #yabooks #newbooktuesday #bookbirthday #bookrec #steepingoftea #whatfurybrings #flip #graphicnovel #yafantasy #romantasy #vampirebook

A search box in the center of the image reads: Books Out Today

In the background are 3 book covers, repeated in a collage. The titles are Flip, What Fury Brings, and A Steeping of Blood

Book cover: A Steeping of Blood by Hafsah Faizal

A search bar reads: Delicious Sequel

3d hardcover book: What Fury Brings by Tricia Levenseller

A search bar reads: Adult romantasy

Book cover: Flip by Ngozi Ukazu

A search bar reads: Graphic Novel

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 19d

It was a magical night in Hollywood at the Black Rabbit Rose last week celebrating Queen of Faces by @petralord.bsky.social with some of our friends in the bookish community!

Preorder your copy TODAY! bit.ly/46bKjhB

#QueenofFaces #PetraLord #yabooks #booktok #fantasy #blackrabbitrose

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 26d

PREORDER GIFT ANNOUNCEMENT 🥀🩸👀

Upload your preorder receipt to the link in our bio by October 27 to receive:

🥀two art prints featuring character art of Evander and Laurie
🥀bookplate signed by the author

Enter now!! bit.ly/4mianwm

#fiercereads #yabooks #hazelthorn @paperfury.bsky.social

Hazelthorn Preorder Gift

Upload your receipt by October 27 to receive two art prints featuring character art of Evander and Laurie and a bookplate signed by the author

A 3d image of a hardcover book. The title is Hazelthorn by CG Drews. To the right are two character art images of characters from the book.

art by @nanna.arts and @avenleyart

Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · 29d

Can we get a photo? Show us your Crows cosplay in the comments using #TheDregsEditions and #SixofCrows10! 🖤 And make sure to preorder The Dregs Editions, available 9/30! #SixofCrows #CrookedKingdom #LeighBardugo #fantasy #NMNF

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excited to attend and speak at my first Baltimore Book Festival! September 14, noon, @redemmas.org stage--and it's pre-publication day. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @fiercereads.bsky.social allowing LOUDMOUTH to be sold a couple of days early. shhhh.

Red Emma’s @redemmas.org · Sep 3

Our schedule for the Baltimore Book Festival is packed with free talks and panels across three different stages on Saturday 9/13 and Sunday 9/14....

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Gwenyth Reitz @gwenythreitz.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks everyone for all the cover love yesterday!! ✨👻✨

Here’s a static post if, like me, you want to stare at this SWEET and SPOOKY cover a little bit longer.

YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER is a YA supernatural romcom coming 5/5/26 with @fiercereads.bsky.social

Préordër + Goodreads 🔗s in my BI0!

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thanks to our friends at @fiercereads.bsky.social, we’re excited to give away 10 copies of Angeline Boulley’s newest release, SISTERS IN THE WIND!

Check out our Instagram post linked below to enter ⬇️

bit.ly/464DahN

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's almost spooky season and that means it's time to pick up with your favorite fall book . . . and what better place to read the new paperback edition of CEMETERY BOYS on a gloomy, chilly day?

#fiercereads #cemeteryboys #spookyseason #falltbr #fallbooks

Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · Aug 28

your fave fairy tales... but with a twist 👑✨[2/2]

#fiercereads #yabooks #yafantasy #fairytales #retellings #fairytaleretelling #marissameyer #fantasybook #romancebook #romantasy #cinder #lunarchronicles #heartless #heartlessbook #gildedbook

Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · Aug 28

your fave fairy tales... but with a twist 👑✨[1/2]

#fiercereads #yabooks #yafantasy #fairytales #retellings #fairytaleretelling #marissameyer #fantasybook #romancebook #romantasy #cinder #lunarchronicles #heartless #heartlessbook #gildedbook

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Gwenyth Reitz @gwenythreitz.bsky.social · Aug 27

👻🖤👻 COVER REVEAL TIME 👻🖤👻

It's here! Behold the gorgeous cover for YOU’RE DEAD TO ME, REED WALKER my oh-so-swoony YA supernatural romcom coming out May 5, 2026 with @fiercereads.bsky.social

Designer: Abby Granata
Illustrator: Jacqueline Li

Préordër + add on Goodreads 🔗s in my BI0!

👻🖤👻

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Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social · Aug 27

🏃‍♀️💨 RUN DONT WALK !!!!

and preorder your copy of the BN Exclusive of HAZELTHORN by CG Drews (and we won't judge you if you also preorder the regular edition as well... 👀)

#fiercereads #hazelthorn #dontlettheforestin #cgdrews #horrorbook

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