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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 2h

Houston Street.

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 2h

Was thinking that, too...

Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 5h

Before my time in book publishing...
www.today.com/pets/how-lib...

Meet the library cats who ‘read’ their way into America's hearts

In 1983, two cats in Nevada took up a residence at a local library and left their paw prints on more than just the bookshelves.

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 7h

Have seen these ads and the added commentary and LOVE that it's not just me who appreciates the graffiti commentary.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 7h

An ad campaign for a wearable A.I. companion has blanketed New York City, starting conversations and inspiring vandalism. nyti.ms/4o8teez

An ad shows a pendant and the text reads “friend, noun, someone who listens, responds, and supports you, and points to friend.com.” Written in marker it says, “We don’t have to accept this future.”

Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 9h

Boo hoo.

The Verge @theverge.com · 9h

From May 2025: Meta’s former head of global affairs said asking for permission from rights owners to train models would “basically kill the AI industry in this country overnight.”

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 10h

Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel was the most hyped show of the season. Did it live up to expectations?

Read our piece to find out: on.ft.com/3Iyzeyg

At Paris Fashion Week, a celestial new start for Chanel

Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel was the most hyped show of the season. Did it live up to expectations?

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Gizmodo @gizmodo.com · 10h

In Unprecedented Move, Six Former Surgeons General Warn That RFK Jr. Is Endangering America https://gizmodo.com/in-unprecedented-move-six-former-surgeons-general-warn-that-rfk-jr-is-endangering-america-2000669142

In Unprecedented Move, Six Former Surgeons General Warn That RFK Jr. Is Endangering America

To the former health leaders, it seems pretty clear: Kennedy is a threat to the nation.

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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 22h

The Oatmeal, ladies and gents. Really thoughtful illustrated essay on the use and misuse of AI art and why it often feels…bad

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 22h

It's all a TV show.

Melissa Gira Grant @melissagiragrant.com · 22h

Incredible (via www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...)

A group of apparent armed agents assemble at the end of a street, as seen from the perspective of a person in inflatable frog costume, their frog’s eyes dominating the foreground. The Ice facility in downtown Portland on Monday. Photograph: Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/AFP/Getty Images

Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 23h

Wut?

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 23h

So some ultra-wealthy are focused on fewer services for the citizenry--services largely paid for by taxes...

And many ultra-wealthy don't pay income tax at the same high rate as most everyone else...

Is it all the Will to Power?

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 1d

In a major shakeup at HarperCollins UK, longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne has resigned and Kate Elton (pictured) has been appointed to take the helm on an interim basis. In its announcement, HC did not give a reason for Redmayne’s departure.

Redmayne Resigns from HC UK, Elton Named Interim CEO

In a major shakeup at HarperCollins UK, longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne has resigned and the company has named Kate Elton (pictured) as interim CEO. It is announcement, HC did not give a reason for…

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

24 million Americans get health insurance through the ACA.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-6-...

October 6, 2025

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

Just heard Pritzker on NPR say it, too.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

$41 million: The amount of money we’ve raised for indie bookstores since 2020.

$0: The amount of money Amazon has raised for indie bookstores since 1994.

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

I'm ready for my potato chips course now.

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Maria Bustillos @mariabustillos.com · 1d

We'd be interested in talking about forming a consortium to fundraise for this, and to contribute our progress so far on ebook sales. I wrote about the dangers recently here:

www.cjr.org/analysis/the...

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

The placement of the + and the – though... The Wonderboom look like it was developed specifically to play religious content.

Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

More big news for the bookish today!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/b...

Here Are the Finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

Would partner on a distributor for indie pubs and indie authors. Great need for it.

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

Legend. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/d...

Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97

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Gizmodo @gizmodo.com · 1d

The ooey-gooey, proudly raunchy horror comedy launched a fundraiser ahead of its theatrical release—and it's still going along with its arrival at home.

'The Toxic Avenger' Has Helped Eliminate Over $15 Million in Medical Debt

The ooey-gooey, proudly raunchy horror comedy launched a fundraiser ahead of its theatrical release—and it's still going along with its arrival at home.

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

The @authorsguild.org is hosting a digital briefing for copyright holders included in the $1.5 billion class settlement in the Bartz v. Anthropic on October 16:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief...

AG to Host Webinar on Anthropic Settlement

Authors Guild CEO Mary Rasenberger and co–lead class counsel Rachel Geman will host a digital briefing for copyright holders included in the $1.5 billion class settlement with Anthropic on Thursday, O...

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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 1d

The 24 new books out today include titles by Thomas Pynchon, Chris Kraus, Cory Doctorow, and more!

Thomas Pynchon, Marisa Meltzer, Chris Kraus, and more: 24 new books out today!

The clock struck October, and with it, we welcomed in a slew of meaty, fascinating, and binge-worthy books. At long last, Thomas Pynchon’s Shadow Ticket, a much-anticipated work by the 88-yea…

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Julie Blattberg @julieblattberg.bsky.social · 1d

Indeed, it does.

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