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Dr Surekha Davies (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 12d

This! Read @bschillace.brandyschillace.com's THE INTERMEDIARIES, a history of the world's first center for homosexual and transgender rights (in 1930s Berlin!). She'd be a fabulous guest on ZP's @boldpolitics.bsky.social podcast (she's the founder and host of @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social!).

The Intermediaries

The fascinating history of a daring team of sexologists who built the first trans clinic in the shadow of the Third Reich., The Intermediaries, A Weimar Story, Brandy Schillace, 9781324036319

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · 16d

Hay fever. Nut allergies. Eczema. Most of us are allergic to something, but what causes them & why do they seem to be getting worse? Join us as we chat live with medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail on the worst things allergy season can throw at you. 💙📚
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD9F...

Don't Get Irritated! Theresa MacPhail Reveals that Allergies are Nothing to Sneeze at

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · 22d

This is an accurate description (they did want to make Jews enemy number 1), but the Nazi also began with attacks of Hirschfeld’s Institute for gay & #trans people. Why? Because they are invested in white MALE (as defined by them) power and immigrants, minorities and #gender spectrums destabilize it

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · 26d

Are you in #London? I will be there Oct 16 in conversation with @cnlester.bsky.social about #trans #history and the Weimar era Institute built by Hirschfeld—we have always been, we will remain, we shall overcome 🏳️‍⚧️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandy-sch...

Brandy Schillace in conversation with C.N. Lester - Gower St

Join us to hear about the history of a daring team of sexologists who built the first trans clinic in the shadow of the Third Reich.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Surekha Davies (she/her) @drsurekhadavies.bsky.social · 27d

This is tonight, folks! Mary Roach on the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social! 7pm ET, here's the livestream link:
💙📚 🧪 #histsci
www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLh...

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · 27d

🚨🚨🚨 TONIGHT! T-1.5 hours! 🚨🚨🚨

Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨This is not a drill 🚨

The one and only !!! MARY ROACH !!! will be back with us LIVE this Thursday (09/11) to give us a preview of her new book REPLACABLE YOU (out next week - 09/16!!)!

Same Peculiar time (7 ET), same Peculiar place (youtube)

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨This is not a drill 🚨

The one and only !!! MARY ROACH !!! will be back with us LIVE this Thursday (09/11) to give us a preview of her new book REPLACABLE YOU (out next week - 09/16!!)!

Same Peculiar time (7 ET), same Peculiar place (youtube)

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Alt: Be Doo Be Doo Minion GIF - yellow minion in blue overalls yelling into a megaphone while wearing red flashing lights as a hat

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨This is not a drill 🚨

The one and only !!! MARY ROACH !!! will be back with us LIVE this Thursday (09/11) to give us a preview of her new book REPLACABLE YOU (out next week - 09/16!!)!

Same Peculiar time (7 ET), same Peculiar place (youtube)

Be Doo Be Doo Minion GIF

Alt: Be Doo Be Doo Minion GIF - yellow minion in blue overalls yelling into a megaphone while wearing red flashing lights as a hat

media.tenor.com

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Sep 4

Today is a GREAT DAY to hear about @johnfugelsang.bsky.social new book at @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social podcast!
#history #religion #humor and showing #MAGA pretenders what’s really in the book they claim to cherish. Check it out here or on your favorite platform:

open.spotify.com/episode/2MkI...

Black banner, white and purple text, a photo of John up close with chin on hand and the red book cover:
John Fugelsang
THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND HATE

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Leanne Wiberg @craterlady.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy 13th Birthday to @charmingdisaster.bsky.social . Over the years, many reviews have highlighted their cabaret theatrics, vocal interplay, & witty deadpan into dark territory, as well as their captivating & playfully macabre performances. I a Patreon supporter! @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 28

VIPs - don't forget to join us tomorrow!
Everyone - Mark your calendars! Of you haven't heard, MARY ROACH will be back with us on Sept 11 to preview her new book (out Sept 16) REPLACABLE YOU! Make sure you're on our newsletter for all the deets

Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 20

Welcome to THE LEAGUE OF LADY POISONERS! Lisa Perrin joins us to chat about more than 25 accused women poisoners, & the circumstances (& skill sets) that led them to lives of crime. This is a VIP-members event so make sure you're signed up! peculiarbookclub.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQI... 💙📚

The League of Lady Poisoners Livestream

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 20

Welcome to THE LEAGUE OF LADY POISONERS! Lisa Perrin joins us to chat about more than 25 accused women poisoners, & the circumstances (& skill sets) that led them to lives of crime. This is a VIP-members event so make sure you're signed up! peculiarbookclub.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQI... 💙📚

The League of Lady Poisoners Livestream

YouTube video by Brandy Schillace

www.youtube.com

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 22

Hey! Come listen to Sam Kelly on @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social talk about #history, his book, #autism, and the love of research!

open.spotify.com/episode/6iK9...

The peculiar book club podcast released Monday, August 18 Sam Kelly human history on drugs. Against a black background with white and purple text a picture of the book which is a swirl pattern with a smoking pharaoh and a picture of the author.

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 20

Welcome to THE LEAGUE OF LADY POISONERS! Lisa Perrin joins us to chat about more than 25 accused women poisoners, & the circumstances (& skill sets) that led them to lives of crime. This is a VIP-members event so make sure you're signed up! peculiarbookclub.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQI... 💙📚

The League of Lady Poisoners Livestream

YouTube video by Brandy Schillace

www.youtube.com

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 19

I’m inviting you to a club. It’s a #bookclub but so much more—a found family of friends who talk live to authors of peculiar books. And we have music, comedy, stop motion, cocktails. @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social —the website is same with a .com—see our past meetups:

youtube.com/@peculiarboo...

Peculiar Book Club

"It's like Kids in the Hall meets Muppet Show meets Morticia Addams Book Club." It’s weird. It’s science-y. It’s a safe haven of nerdery for all peculiar people with bizarre interests–and best of all...

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 13

This FRIDAY (note the day) Aug 15th we're back LIVE with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS: an intimate history of how we keep things close! Join us to chat LIVE with the author and your fellow peculiars about stashing, stowing, schlepping and carrying. 7 pm EST

www.youtube.com/live/2LCMiqd...

What Have We Got in our POCKETSES? Find out with Hannah Carlson!

Featured : HANNAH CARLSON, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close Okay, million dollar question: Who gets pockets, and why? It is definitely peculiar and frankly, I have a lot of q...

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 13

This FRIDAY (note the day) Aug 15th we're back LIVE with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS: an intimate history of how we keep things close! Join us to chat LIVE with the author and your fellow peculiars about stashing, stowing, schlepping and carrying. 7 pm EST

www.youtube.com/live/2LCMiqd...

What Have We Got in our POCKETSES? Find out with Hannah Carlson!

Featured : HANNAH CARLSON, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close Okay, million dollar question: Who gets pockets, and why? It is definitely peculiar and frankly, I have a lot of q...

www.youtube.com

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 11

Did you miss the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social podcast with Elizabeth Greenwood? You can catch it here! EVERYDAY INTUITION about going with your gut, women’s ‘senses’ and learning to trust yourself
#books #women

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

A black background with the tracing of tentacles. On top it reads peculiar book club podcast and a release date of Tuesday, August 5. Elizabeth Greenwood for her book every day intuition. On one side is an author photo and a guilt frame and on the other is the book every day in intuition with its orange cover and an all seeing eye.

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 7

BOOK TRAILER (#stopmotion by ME!) buy THE DEAD COME TO STAY today! Currently Amazon has the best price at $24!

www.amazon.com/dp/133512187...

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 5

Podcast Alert! You ever hear the little voice in your head? The gut feeling? The intuition? Ever find that it is SMART and RIGHT?
Join me for a chat with @elizabethgreenwood.bsky.social on @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
#books #book #podcast

A photo of the author in a gilt frame and the orange cover with the words everyday and intuition separated with an all seeing punk and green eye. Against black.

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 5

@bschillace.brandyschillace.com's newest mystery THE DEAD COME TO STAY is out in the world TODAY!!!

Give Jo Jones some love, and then give zany non-fiction a whirl with Hannah Carlson's Pockets so you're ready for our next live show on Friday Aug 15th!

Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Jul 29

We're busy, you're busy, so here's a PBC tl;dr:

1. Our next live show? Aug 15 (FRIDAY) with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS

2. Our PODCAST is bursting with new fiction and non-fiction! Murder! Archaeologists! Headaches! Mystery!

3. @bschillace.brandyschillace.com's new book comes out in ONE WEEK!

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Aug 1

I am an author of nonfiction (history of trans rights THE INTERMEDIARIES) and fiction featuring autistic protagonists (FRAMED WOMEN, DEAD COME TO STAY). There are few places where authors can reach readers directly and back again. This is one. My podcast/show @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social is another

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Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Jul 29

We're busy, you're busy, so here's a PBC tl;dr:

1. Our next live show? Aug 15 (FRIDAY) with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS

2. Our PODCAST is bursting with new fiction and non-fiction! Murder! Archaeologists! Headaches! Mystery!

3. @bschillace.brandyschillace.com's new book comes out in ONE WEEK!

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Megan Eaves-Egenes @meganeaves.com · Jul 29

I'm excited that I'll be joining the Peculiar Book Club's 2026 season next spring to talk about NIGHTFARING: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness!

Peculiar Book Club @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social · Jul 28

Love #weird #books? Love #science? Love chatting live with interesting #authors? Join the Peculiar Book Club & get access to all our free shows (available on our YouTube channel). PLUS, become a VIP member & get invites to special VIP events! 💙📚 For more info: www.peculiarbookclub.com

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · Jul 29

At the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social we always say “if you’re weird, you’re family.” I think I need to put an addendum:
BE AS WEIRD AS POSSIBLE

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