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Arlo x͜× @feraldactal.bsky.social · Jan 24

Reading is political.

Reading has always been political.

Your favorite characters wouldn’t just sit by and watch. They’d get up and burn some shit to the ground.

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Books R' Me @booksrme.bsky.social · 16h

Books are bridges to understanding and freedom. Each banned story holds a universe of thoughts and emotions. Let's stand together, celebrating the magic of words that should never be silenced. #booksky #bannedbooks 📚✨

Wisdom House Books @wisdomhousebooks.bsky.social · 16h

It’s BANNED BOOKS WEEK!!! Here are 5 of the top 10 most banned books of 2024. Show your support and spread the word against banning books. Advocacy is needed just as much as reading the books!! #wisdomhousebooks #bannedbooksweek #booksky #bannedbooks

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✨Raccoon in the Garage✨ @raccooninthegarage.bsky.social · 22h

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri hands down.
So good. Disaster gays. When the said Priya was short I went AH-HA that explains literally everything (as a short cryptid myself😅🤣)

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions 📚🌈

Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

Happy International Lesbian Day, lovelies! 💬📚

What is a book you love with a sapphic relationship? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Sam 🌈📚🎧💙🐈‍⬛ @wanderolah.bsky.social · 21h

From this year? Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.

Others include
The Pirate and Her Princess Trilogy
The first two Chronicles of Dorsa
Hearing Red
The Alamaxa duology
Gay the Pray Away
Hotel Queens
Dauntless (Bonin)

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

Happy International Lesbian Day, lovelies! 💬📚

What is a book you love with a sapphic relationship? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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ajaegs🏴‍☠️TheWivesAnarchy🏳️‍⚧️TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS @anjaegs.bsky.social · 20h

SO MANY. Recent loves:

-Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner
-ALICE RUE EVADES THE TRUTH by Emily Zipps
-Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
-The Knight and the Butcherbird by Alix Harrow

@theanarchristie.bsky.social, what about you?

Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

Happy International Lesbian Day, lovelies! 💬📚

What is a book you love with a sapphic relationship? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Bohrne @bohrne.bsky.social · 20h

"The One Who Eats Monsters" by Casey Matthews

My favourite book for the last few years. Strongly recommend any chance I get.

Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

Happy International Lesbian Day, lovelies! 💬📚

What is a book you love with a sapphic relationship? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Cas ✨ SnapCracklePoppies @snapcracklepoppies.bsky.social · 18h

A sapphic book I loved for International Lesbian Day?

~ Afterglow by Emily Antoinette 🧛🏻‍♀️♥️✨

Baby Bi x Lesbian WLW relationship? Vampire domme? Chronic pain rep? Say less 😉

#SapphicRomance #QueerReads 🌈📚
#BookSky #BookishQOTD #ReaderSky

Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

Happy International Lesbian Day, lovelies! 💬📚

What is a book you love with a sapphic relationship? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 22h

Book 64 of 2025 💙📚🌶️

You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa

4.5⭐

🎧

I loved the initial calm yet eerie vibe. The complicated relationships & spread of gossip propelled the narrative wonderfully. I totally thought I knew where the book was going, but the twists at the end truly threw me for a loop.

The cover of You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa features a V-shaped cover. In the V is a coastal scene during a storm. A white resort is in the background. The top of the V looks like an envelope that says "she'll wish she never RSVP'd"

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malina Lo is great for queer rep in general

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

Happy International Lesbian Day, lovelies! 💬📚

What is a book you love with a sapphic relationship? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 23h

It's time for #cantwaitwednesday over on my #blog where I gush about upcoming releases I'm excited for! 💙📚

This week, I am discussing Big Nick Energy by Kristen Bailey

You can check it out here: readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2025/10/cww-...

#bookblog #booksky #readersky

Can't Wait Wednesday: Big Nick Energy

Can't Wait Wednesday This week's book is.... Big Nick Energy Author: Kristen Bailey Publisher: Storm Publishing Release Date: October 21s...

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 1d

This is my pitiful attempt to catch up on these. Will I when I am barely keeping up at halfway? Probably not, but I am determined.

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 1d

Book 63 of 2025 💙📚🌶️

Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

4.75⭐

🎧

Needless to say, I loved this one! This series will always have my heart. I think their dynamic is my favorite in the series. Something about them just seems so perfectly matched, I can't explain it.

The cover of Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams features the MCs on either side of a wall. The FMC has her back against it, making a shushing motion and one foot resting on the wall. The MMC is on one knee and leaning against the wall, almost peeking around it. Against the wall is a small, simple blue table with a stack of books and a flower vase on it.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 1d

PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON ❤️‍🩹

Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.

We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛

people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073

A happy Dolly Parton reads books aloud to happy kids

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Kristin Mai @kristinmaiart.bsky.social · 1d

I put off reading My Brilliant Friend for so long because the cover looked like some cheesy Hallmark movie 🫠 (It’s an incredible book though!)

#BookSky #BookishQODT

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. The cover has a bride and a groom, with their backs turned, walking towards the sea shore. Walking behind them are three flower girls in frilly, pink dresses.

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 1d

Book 62 of 2025 💙📚💡

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty

4.75⭐

🎧

This was a fascinating narrative about the life of a crematory operator. Her tone of voice is so clear in her writing. The respect she has for everyone is wonderful to see.

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty. It features a black coffin graphic with a small flame at the bottom on a light grey background

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 1d

This one is a children's picture book, but I thought Pig the Pug was a great read. The cover freaks me out, though

The cover of Pig the Pug by Aaron Blabey features a bug-eyed cubby pug on a plain red background.

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 1d

Happy National Inner Beauty Day, lovelies! 💬📚

Do you enjoy any books with meh covers where the beauty inside shines? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 1d

It's time for #top5tuesday on my #blog 💙📚

The shorter version of #toptentuesday

This week's topic is: satisfying book series

You can check it out here: readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2025/10/top-...

#booksky #readersky #bookblog

Top 5 Tuesday: Satisfying Book Series

T o p 5 Tuesday: Satisfying Book Series Welcome back to Top 5 Tuesday, now following the list from That Artsy Reader Girl ! As always, I do...

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 7d

Book 61 of 2025 💙📚

Family Face-Off by Devon Glenn

4.5⭐

📱

It was a solid activity book with a variety of ideas! I liked that some are easy to set up, while others are more intensive. The variety means that there will be something for everyone! I have tried a few and quite enjoyed each of them.

The cover of Family Face-Off by Decon Glenn shows a trophy in the middle. It has an award ribbon that says 150+ games. It has a tagline that says "the ultimate book of family games to bring everyone together (or tear each other apart!)"

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 7d

I think intricate book covers are attention-grabbing, but sometimes a simpler cover complements the book better.

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 7d

Happy National Lace Day, lovelies! 💬📚

Do you prefer book covers that are intricate, like lace, or simpler? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 7d

It's time for #cantwaitwednesday over on my #blog where I gush about upcoming releases I'm excited for! 💙📚

This week, I am discussing In Your Dreams by Sarah Adams

You can check it out here: readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2025/10/cant...

#bookblog #booksky #readersky

Can't Wait Wednesday: In Your Dreams

Can't Wait Wednesday This week's book is.... In Your Dreams Author: Sarah Adams Publisher: Dell Release Date: January 6th Series: When in...

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Sam 🌈📚🎧💙🐈‍⬛ @wanderolah.bsky.social · 8d

Only if I am reading in the mornings. I like a very lightly sweetened hot coffee, but I start to feel dehydrated quickly if I don't switch to water after one cup, so I spend a lot of time looking forward to *tomorrow's* coffee.

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 10d

Happy National Coffee Day, lovelies! 💬📚

Do you enjoy coffee while reading? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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Books R' Me @booksrme.bsky.social · 8d

Podcasts are a fabulous way to dive deeper into our love for books! I adore listening to discussions that spark my imagination. Each episode feels like a cozy chat with friends. What about you? 💕✨ #booksky #books

Harlow 🏳️‍🌈 @readintowonderland.bsky.social · 8d

Happy International Podcast Day, lovelies! 💬📚

Do you have any bookish podcast recs? 💙📚✨

#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions

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