John Tommasino
@jtommasino.bsky.social
Library Technology Specialist, Book Club Moderator, Blogger, Iron Maiden fanatic, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley.
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, January 28, at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of "God Emperor of Dune" by Frank Herbert. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month.
January 1, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, January 28, at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of "God Emperor of Dune" by Frank Herbert. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
It's here! The official zine of the Science Fiction Book Club of Van Nuys!
December 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It's here! The official zine of the Science Fiction Book Club of Van Nuys!
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, December 17, at the Van Nuys Branch Library, 6250 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys CA. We will be discussing,"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. Our Science Fiction Book Club meets every month. #sciencefiction #scifi #bookclubs #vannuys #sanfernandovalley
November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, December 17, at the Van Nuys Branch Library, 6250 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys CA. We will be discussing,"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. Our Science Fiction Book Club meets every month. #sciencefiction #scifi #bookclubs #vannuys #sanfernandovalley
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 19th, at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of "Old Man's War" by John Scalzi. Our Science Fiction Book Club meets monthly.
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 19th, at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of "Old Man's War" by John Scalzi. Our Science Fiction Book Club meets monthly.
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Reminder to all that scam sites will fake author testimonials with fact-free "AI" drivel. Also, I will never ever ever give a testimonial to any "global reader community" so if you see one from me, you will know it's utterly full of shit. Fuck these scammers for preying on people's hopes.
November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Reminder to all that scam sites will fake author testimonials with fact-free "AI" drivel. Also, I will never ever ever give a testimonial to any "global reader community" so if you see one from me, you will know it's utterly full of shit. Fuck these scammers for preying on people's hopes.
Armored Saint, one of the best and most underrated metal bands!
October 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Armored Saint, one of the best and most underrated metal bands!
Banned for its depictions of nude mice, this is an account of the Holocaust that should be required reading. #bannedbooksweek #standwiththebanned
October 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Banned for its depictions of nude mice, this is an account of the Holocaust that should be required reading. #bannedbooksweek #standwiththebanned
For Banned Books Week, this graphic novel was challenged in school libraries but it should be read for its character development, plot and literary importance. #bannedbooksweek #standwiththebanned
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
For Banned Books Week, this graphic novel was challenged in school libraries but it should be read for its character development, plot and literary importance. #bannedbooksweek #standwiththebanned
Continuing with Banned Books Week, this groundbreaking science fiction novel frequently makes challenged lists.
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Continuing with Banned Books Week, this groundbreaking science fiction novel frequently makes challenged lists.
Pam Bondi is a liar. For more obvious observations, click follow.
October 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Pam Bondi is a liar. For more obvious observations, click follow.
For Banned Books Week, a frequently challenged dystopian novel that is well worth reading. #bannedbooksweek #standwiththebanned
October 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
For Banned Books Week, a frequently challenged dystopian novel that is well worth reading. #bannedbooksweek #standwiththebanned
Since banning books is Orwellian, resist by reading! Start with this classic about totalitarian regimes. #bannedbooksweek #standwththebanned
October 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Since banning books is Orwellian, resist by reading! Start with this classic about totalitarian regimes. #bannedbooksweek #standwththebanned
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, October 29 at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month and is open to all readers. #bookclub #sciencefiction #vannuys #sanfernandovalley
September 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, October 29 at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month and is open to all readers. #bookclub #sciencefiction #vannuys #sanfernandovalley
Happy Star Trek Day. lapl.org/collections-...
Boldly Going Behind the Scenes at Star Trek
On Sept. 8, 1966, viewers of NBC television would tune in for the debut of a unique science fiction series. Star Trek's first episode was entitled "The Man Trap," the story of a shape-shifting, vampir...
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September 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy Star Trek Day. lapl.org/collections-...
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, September 24 at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of Children of Dune by Frank Herbert. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month.
August 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday, September 24 at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of Children of Dune by Frank Herbert. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month.
Museum of Illusions, San Diego
August 21, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Museum of Illusions, San Diego
USS Midway Museum San Diego CA
August 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
USS Midway Museum San Diego CA
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday August 27 at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of Naked Lunch by William Burroughs. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month.
August 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Join me at 5 pm on Wednesday August 27 at the Van Nuys Branch Library for a discussion of Naked Lunch by William Burroughs. The Science Fiction Book Club meets every month.
The Garden Report 8-3-25
August 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Garden Report 8-3-25
Happening Wednesday, July 30 at 5 pm at the Van Nuys Branch Library, 6250 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys CA. Watchmen!
July 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happening Wednesday, July 30 at 5 pm at the Van Nuys Branch Library, 6250 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys CA. Watchmen!