Genesis
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Occasional writer. Avid reader. Hobby collector. she/her
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Reading is the foundation of empathy.
Your brain simulates the experience when you read. Your neurons mirror the experience and fire. You don’t feel it, but your brain does.
Simulation is key to reading comprehension.
Reading is the closest you can get to “walking a mile in someone’s shoes.”
Your brain simulates the experience when you read. Your neurons mirror the experience and fire. You don’t feel it, but your brain does.
Simulation is key to reading comprehension.
Reading is the closest you can get to “walking a mile in someone’s shoes.”
August 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Reading is the foundation of empathy.
Your brain simulates the experience when you read. Your neurons mirror the experience and fire. You don’t feel it, but your brain does.
Simulation is key to reading comprehension.
Reading is the closest you can get to “walking a mile in someone’s shoes.”
Your brain simulates the experience when you read. Your neurons mirror the experience and fire. You don’t feel it, but your brain does.
Simulation is key to reading comprehension.
Reading is the closest you can get to “walking a mile in someone’s shoes.”
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And she’s cooking indeed. www.elle.com/culture/book...
Bestselling Author Kennedy Ryan Wants Publishing to ‘Let Her Cook’
“People are like, ‘Gosh, why don’t Black books sell?’ And I’m like, ‘No, you don’t know how to sell Black books.’”
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July 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
And she’s cooking indeed. www.elle.com/culture/book...
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Megan brought Queen Latifah out at Coachella 😮💨🔥 love to see Queen get her flowers
April 14, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Megan brought Queen Latifah out at Coachella 😮💨🔥 love to see Queen get her flowers
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Greenville libraries (SC) banned displays. Now, domestic violence helpline posters are gone.
www.postandcourier.com/greenville/b...
www.postandcourier.com/greenville/b...
Greenville libraries banned displays. Now, domestic violence helpline posters are gone.
Library branches have removed bathroom posters publicizing a local helpline for domestic-abuse survivors after political turmoil over LGBTQ issues 2 years ago.
www.postandcourier.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Greenville libraries (SC) banned displays. Now, domestic violence helpline posters are gone.
www.postandcourier.com/greenville/b...
www.postandcourier.com/greenville/b...
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
January 24, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
Currently reading💙📚: Winnie West Has an Agenda by Kat Sterling
This book jumped to the front of the line of my ever-growing TBR 😅
This book jumped to the front of the line of my ever-growing TBR 😅
January 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Currently reading💙📚: Winnie West Has an Agenda by Kat Sterling
This book jumped to the front of the line of my ever-growing TBR 😅
This book jumped to the front of the line of my ever-growing TBR 😅
Never needed coffee more than I do today 😩
January 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Never needed coffee more than I do today 😩
Watching the Beyoncé Bowl is a quick slide to Homecoming
December 29, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Watching the Beyoncé Bowl is a quick slide to Homecoming
I did it, but sid I learn anything moving forward? Probably not.
Hitting my reading challenge for the year has become an intensely personal challenge 😤 📚💙
December 28, 2024 at 10:05 PM
I did it, but sid I learn anything moving forward? Probably not.
Beyoncé was the best Christmas gift
December 25, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Beyoncé was the best Christmas gift
Only being able to watch someone age sucks
December 14, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Only being able to watch someone age sucks
Hitting my reading challenge for the year has become an intensely personal challenge 😤 📚💙
December 10, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Hitting my reading challenge for the year has become an intensely personal challenge 😤 📚💙
I love everything about this
Doechii is the female rap superstar that y’all been begging for.
December 7, 2024 at 5:19 AM
I love everything about this
Although I started my holiday reading yesterday, I can't wait to work through my holiday TBR list! 💙📚 ❄️
#romancelandia #TBR
#blackbooksky
#romancelandia #TBR
#blackbooksky
December 1, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Although I started my holiday reading yesterday, I can't wait to work through my holiday TBR list! 💙📚 ❄️
#romancelandia #TBR
#blackbooksky
#romancelandia #TBR
#blackbooksky
Hot chocolate season!
December 1, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Hot chocolate season!
After seeing a couple of posts, I now need to go read some Mary Oliver. 💙📚
November 29, 2024 at 2:40 PM
After seeing a couple of posts, I now need to go read some Mary Oliver. 💙📚
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It’s bisexual Bob Belcher’s day!
November 28, 2024 at 2:45 PM
It’s bisexual Bob Belcher’s day!
✨bookish checkpoint✨📚💙
✧ last book you read: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
✧ your current read: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
✧ last book added to the tbr: Raspberry Danish Murder by Joanne Fluke
#romancelandia
✧ last book you read: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
✧ your current read: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
✧ last book added to the tbr: Raspberry Danish Murder by Joanne Fluke
#romancelandia
November 28, 2024 at 5:33 PM
✨bookish checkpoint✨📚💙
✧ last book you read: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
✧ your current read: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
✧ last book added to the tbr: Raspberry Danish Murder by Joanne Fluke
#romancelandia
✧ last book you read: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall
✧ your current read: The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
✧ last book added to the tbr: Raspberry Danish Murder by Joanne Fluke
#romancelandia
I should really stop waiting for when I'm ready for bed to do my hair.
November 25, 2024 at 3:45 AM
I should really stop waiting for when I'm ready for bed to do my hair.
It's obvious I need to start this book soon.
“The Finest Print” by Erin Langston is a fantastic example of what historical romance could and should be. I don’t know if authors are afraid or complacent or if publishers are strict and risk avoidant. Probably a mixture of everything. The authors note was lovely about shifting the scale of the -
November 25, 2024 at 2:26 AM
It's obvious I need to start this book soon.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚
Day 8
#books
Day 8
#books
November 24, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚
Day 8
#books
Day 8
#books
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From updating your trustee descriptions to strengthening your collection management policies, here's how libraries should prepare for the incoming administration.
Not a librarian? You can get help, too.
This is packed with *strong* samples.
bookriot.com/prepare-your...
Not a librarian? You can get help, too.
This is packed with *strong* samples.
bookriot.com/prepare-your...
Prepare Your Library Before January Arrives: Book Censorship News, November 22, 2024
How libraries should prepare for the incoming administration right now, from updating trustee descriptions to addressing mis/dis information.
bookriot.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
From updating your trustee descriptions to strengthening your collection management policies, here's how libraries should prepare for the incoming administration.
Not a librarian? You can get help, too.
This is packed with *strong* samples.
bookriot.com/prepare-your...
Not a librarian? You can get help, too.
This is packed with *strong* samples.
bookriot.com/prepare-your...
About time to start my holiday TBR, I already have some on the list that I'm looking forward to reading! 📚💙 #romancelandia
November 23, 2024 at 6:52 PM
About time to start my holiday TBR, I already have some on the list that I'm looking forward to reading! 📚💙 #romancelandia
I conveniently want a personal pan pizza today
I think adults should get a personal pan pizza for reading books too
November 20, 2024 at 3:17 AM
I conveniently want a personal pan pizza today