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Jacob Tender

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And now it’s all this. Software guy, indy archivist, and Senior Librarian at @hardcover.app.

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · May 24

I have established a presence.

More me:
🌎 Blog: https://jacobtender.net
🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@Tender
🍿 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jacob

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trick van treat @derek.bike · 2d

lots of people know Łink from what he did to promote alt text usage here. this tip about pretending you’re describing an image over the phone has been burned in my brain since i saw it

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@knilirabaj.bsky.social that says

It's pretty cool you're using that alt text accessibility feature. It's not cool that you're not really describing the image though. Nice and simple is a good start. Descriptive and accurate is the way to go. You'll get the hang of it. Try pretending you're describing the picture over the phone.

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · 7d

Summer is basically over but I’m not giving up my back porch and Sunflower Kolsch until I have to.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 8d

American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor Dan O'Bannon (1946-2009) was born 79 years ago today.

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Hardcover @hardcover.app · 8d

The Booker Prize shortlist is here!
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.

One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!

Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · 18d

Just Read: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter hardcover.app/books/the-bu...

Jacob Tender's Review of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones - Hardcover

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · 18d

Recently Read: Fairy Tale by Stephen King hardcover.app/books/fairy-...

Jacob Tender's Review of Fairy Tale by Stephen King - Hardcover

Read Jacob Tender's review of Fairy Tale by Stephen King on Hardcover

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · 22d

I’m gutted. Robert Redford is one of the greats of all time. What a guy.

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Sep 5

Philomena, meet Sam. youtube.com/watch?v=_Nii...

How to Know Nothing About Art with Sam Campbell and Verity Babbs

YouTube video by Affordable Art Fair

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Sep 4

@falcon.nerdcatcafe.com I was snooping your site after seeing your recent posts about Hardcover and found your “how I use Letterboxd tags” post.

I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!

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Wallace Polsom @wallacepolsom.bsky.social · Aug 24

Four issues of Fantastic Adventures with cover art by J. Allen St. John.

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One Foot Tsunami @onefoottsunami.com · Sep 2

The Subway Is Not Scary https://onefoottsunami.com/2025/09/02/the-subway-is-not-scary/

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Adam Fortuna @adamfortuna.com · Sep 1

Are you a product manager who loves books? I’d love to work with you! Hardcover is looking for 2 PMs to join nights and weekends for equity (as all of us are) to build the best social network and community for readers. 💙📚

Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Sep 1

We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!

hardcover.app/pages/roles

Hardcover Open Roles

Join the Hardcover team! Here are open roles for people who want to help.

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Sep 1

We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!

hardcover.app/pages/roles

Hardcover Open Roles

Join the Hardcover team! Here are open roles for people who want to help.

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Sep 1

Just Read: In Ascension by Martin MacInnes hardcover.app/books/in-asc...

Jacob Tender's Review of In Ascension by Martin MacInnes - Hardcover

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Sep 1

Just Read: Artificial Condition by Martha Wells hardcover.app/books/artifi...

Jacob Tender's Review of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells - Hardcover

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Aug 29

Our local one ditched it a month or so ago. Thank goodness.

Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Aug 29

Our local one ditched it a month or so ago. Thank goodness.

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Mark Sutter: Author @marksutterauthor.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Hidden Thaumaturge is ready! Here’s a blog post detailing the different formats and links to buy them! Really hope you enjoy it!

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The Hidden Thaumaturge is AVAILABLE NOW

The evil EMPEROR ARGUS took control of the galaxy over 3,000 years ago. Only a small Chain of worlds remains free thanks to the Legendary THAUMATURGE Artur, who set off a device that created THE NULL,...

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Hardcover @hardcover.app · Aug 27

Ever crave a book that matches your exact mood? With Hardcover’s Browse by Moods feature, find the perfect book for the feeling you're looking for. Explore on our app now!

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Aug 25

I often wonder what this song could have become. youtube.com/watch?v=sQqh...

Jeff Buckley - All Flowers in Time Bend Towards the Sun (Live at Selina's)

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Aug 23

It’s been a week for sad, angry, disappointed, and superstitious men. #FourLastWatched #LetterboxdFriday

Film posters for Shogun, The Merchant of Four Seasons, To Sleep With Anger, and Five Easy Pieces

Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Aug 21

Of all the Connor Ratliff jumpscares, this one was easily the most surprising.

Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Aug 20

My most anticipated Criterion Release yet this year. youtu.be/fu3iQLnforw?...

Eclipse Series 47: Abbas Kiarostami — Early Shorts and Features Trailer

YouTube video by CRITERION

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DavidDiamondLA @daviddiamondla.bsky.social · Aug 20

Just discovered @hardcover.app thanks to @jacobtender.net . Because, of course I want another book tracking app!
As he said, it's like Letterboxd, but for books!
📚🥳
#filmsky #booksky

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Jacob Tender @jacobtender.net · Aug 18

Just Read: Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum hardcover.app/books/welcom...

Jacob Tender's Review of Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum - Hardcover

Read Jacob Tender's review of Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum on Hardcover

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