Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 8h

#TeamGretel ❤️

Reposted by Michael Dolan

NPR @npr.org · 8d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

690 9.7K 31K

Reposted by Michael Dolan

Ceec Copes @ceciliacopeland.bsky.social · 9d

Things feel grim... Looking for a fun, hopeful kicka$$ book? Don't forget, the digital version of #Taltrix is only 2.99!

Get some good vibes and come back strong for the good fight!

#SciFiFantasy #SolarPunk #SFF #SpaceOpera

www.amazon.com/TALTRIX-Book...

TALTRIX Book One SURVIVING THE GAUNTLET

TALTRIX Book One SURVIVING THE GAUNTLET [Copeland, Cecilia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. TALTRIX Book One SURVIVING THE GAUNTLET

www.amazon.com

1 4

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 9d

Legendary
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/w...

A 102-Year-Old Yoga Teacher’s Simple Approach to Aging Well

www.nytimes.com

1 4

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 13d

This is excellent. Looking forward to reading Doris' work, thanks to @chadgayle.bsky.social

Chad Gayle @chadgayle.bsky.social · 14d

Worried about your legacy?

Forgotten science fiction author Doris Piserchia was rediscovered THIRTY YEARS after her last book was published.

(Article by moi.)

The Rediscovery of Forgotten Science Fiction Author Doris Piserchia - Chad Gayle

A detailed look at how science fiction writer Doris Piserchia, forgotten by nearly everyone for three decades, was rediscovered thanks to the Internet.

chadgayle.com

4

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 13d

My hero. Happy birthday, Jack. If I make it to heaven, we can do pushups together again.

Skot Armstrong @skot.bsky.social · 13d

“People don't die of old age, they die of neglect.”

-Jack LaLanne #BOTD

Seventy-year-old athlete Jack LaLanne pulls 70 boats with 70 people on his birthday. Long Beach, California, USA.

1 4

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 16d

Happy birthday! I hope you are enjoying the best day ever. 🎂🎁

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 17d

The only band that matters! ❤️

1

Reposted by Michael Dolan

Keith Rosson @keithrosson.bsky.social · 17d

Holy shit.

bloody-disgusting.com/books/390234...

26 20 290

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 17d

The guy who wrote I Fought the Law also wrote the theme song to the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Mind officially blown.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/21/a...

Sonny Curtis, Who Wrote the ‘Mary Tyler Moore’ Theme, Dies at 88

www.nytimes.com

1 7 29

Reposted by Michael Dolan

Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 20d

46 years ago today
Pennie Smith photographed Paul Simonon of The Clash at the New York Palladium, September 20, 1979.

She made one of the most famous images in (punk) rock history.

#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #PaulSimonon #penniesmith #history #punkrockhistory #otd

11 170 550

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 21d

I may be in the minority on this, but I think the unintended consequence of trying to shut things down will be brilliant creatives banding together to create new forms of entertainment that can't be shut down. Money loves big audiences.

Matt Belloni @mattbelloni.bsky.social · 21d

LOST writer-producer Damon Lindelof says he won’t work with Disney unless Kimmel js reinstated. I’m hearing other talent weighing similar pledges.

1 5

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 22d

Just devastated at the passing of my friend Tom Gerbasi. We were just talking about his new boxing book. He was a dear friend and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. 57 years old. This world is so unfair.

2 5

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 22d

❤️
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

What Was Behind David Bowie’s Genius? His Archive Holds the Answers. (Gift Article)

The David Bowie Center in London is a new home for the singer’s 90,000-item archive. It holds the key to the pop star’s dramatic reinventions.

www.nytimes.com

3 12

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 23d

What a joy talking craft with one of the great Irish storytellers Colum McCann at our book club this evening. Apeirogon is one of my favorite books, and his newest novel, Twist, is an extraordinary look at the broken times we live in.

6

Reposted by Michael Dolan

Curtis Ippolito @curtisippolito.bsky.social · 23d

You’re gonna be BLOWN away when you see this cover. And yes, please share and preorder!

Rock and a Hard Place @rhppress.bsky.social · 23d

Our friends at BOLO Books are bringing you all the absolutely incredible cover reveal for ON FIRE AND UNDER WATER, edited by @curtisippolito.bsky.social, coming Sept 30th!

Check out the full reveal here (and preorder when you're done gawking at this beauty)
bolobooks.com/2025/09/cove...

bolobooks.com

4 9

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 23d

👀

John Connolly @jconnollybooks.bsky.social · 23d

Check your email, check your spam folder — a newsletter went out last night announcing the next Parker novel: hosted.verticalresponse.com/205621/d24c9...

The U.S. cover of A RIVER RED WITH BLOOD: A Charlie Parker Novel by John Connolly, New York Times bestselling author of The Instruments of Darkness, shows a river flowing red under a cloudy night sky.

1

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 23d

What a life 💔
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...

Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89

www.nytimes.com

2 4

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 24d

Sending my love to you and your family, John. 💔

1

Reposted by Michael Dolan

Jordan Harper @jordanharper.bsky.social · 26d

"When I was a senior in high school, my biology teacher murdered his entire family and got away with it. I’m going to lie to you about it now, but first I need you to understand this much: he did it. He killed them all, and in the end they let him go."

southwestreview.com/volume-108-n...

My Savage Year | Jordan Harper

From the Magazine

southwestreview.com

3 7 29

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 25d

😍

Nick Smart @quietseclusion.bsky.social · 25d

At the V&A East’s new David Bowie Centre, I came across the EMS Synthi AKS, the suitcase-sized synth behind Low, “Heroes” and Lodger. A small machine that helped reshape the sound of the 1970s.

1

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 26d

Magnificent interview with a magnificent subject.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/m...

What Happened to Cameron Crowe? He Has Answers.

www.nytimes.com

1 7

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 26d

I think she'll love it! Keith is the best!

1 1

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · 26d

I'd fully fund Trinity Boxing's Community Gym in NYC so every kid and every person who was struggling to pay rent would have a place to work out amongst supportive people and wouldn't have to worry about paying.

Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · 27d

What is your "if I won the lottery" purchase?

1 2

Michael Dolan @michaeldolan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Keith Rosson is one of the best storytellers out there. His new novel, Coffin Moon, debuts today, and I promise it's worth your time and treasure.

1 6