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Tim Sullivan
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Husband, dog dad, theatre maker, writer, teacher

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January 2, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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THE SLIP by @lucaseschaefer.bsky.social was a page-turner - I whipped through its 487 pages in 48 hours. Beautiful prose brings to life these vibrant characters as they struggle and shape their identities in and out of the ring.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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WOODWORKING by @emilystjams.bsky.social was a delightful, thought-provoking read. This South Dakota town was brought to life so vividly and compassionately, and the intergenerational story shows coming out and coming-of-age can still happen no matter how old you are.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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THE BEE STING by Paul Murray was a triumph. The astonishing ways he plays with form sucked me into each of the characters in this dysfunctional but relatable family.

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January 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
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I loved THE PEOPLE WE KEEP by @allielarkinwrites.bsky.social last year, and this year I adored HOME OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS. She writes complicated characters beautifully--frustrating, funny, inspiring, but always compelling.

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January 1, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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ON EARTH WE'RE BRIEFLY GORGEOUS by Ocean Vuong was as heartbreaking, haunting, and stunningly written as advertised. A definite entry in the queer canon.

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January 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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After reading SONG OF ACHILLES last year, @madelinemiller.bsky.social has revived my childhood interest in mythology. CIRCE was a gem of a book--I loved being stuck on a island with the title character and hearing her take on the events of the Odyssey. #booksky #reads #bookwrap
January 1, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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THE DEVIANT'S WAR: THE HOMOSEXUAL VS. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by Eric Cervini was a well-written and thoroughly researched depiction of some of the unsung heroes of the early LGBTQIA+ movement and the legal battles that set the stage for our modern struggles. #booksky #reads #bookwrap
January 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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IMAGINE ME GONE by Adam Haslett was a brutal and poignant depiction of complicated sibling dynamics and mental illness with stunning prose. I breezed through this despite the tough subject matter. #booksky #reads #bookwrap
January 1, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Wow, I was hooked on REBECCA by Daphne Du Maurier from the very first page. Gothic, feminist vibes with twist after twist I didn't see coming (and key differences from the Hitchcock film!). Definitely a classic worth reading. #bookstory #reads #bookwrap
January 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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THE SECRET LIFE OF ALBERT ENTWISTLE by Matt Cain was a delightful, heartwarming exploration of an elderly queer man, showing growth and happiness are possible at any age.

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January 1, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Set a new record for myself, reading 76 books this year. Here are 10 of the highlights for me, in no particular order. #booksky #storygraph #reads #bookwrap
January 1, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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Excited to be reading @litquake.org's LitCrawl on October 25th! Come along to hear a bit of my gay toll booth epic in progress, as well as pieces from my incredible writing colleagues.

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October 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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I’m reading on August 10 with Public Words at their next live event: Fantasy and Friendship. I’ll be sharing a bit from my novel-in-progress about toll booths, queerness, and not-quite rock bottom. Free + open mic!

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July 29, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Wow, #NobodyLovesYou at A.C.T. In San Francisco is a 5-star smash. Whip-smart and hysterical with a heart of gold. Highly recommend! #actsf #theatre #newmusicals
March 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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I’ll take it.
January 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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THE HANDMAID’S TALE by @margaretatwood.bsky.social exceeded the hype. I was struck by the frightening parallels, of course, but also the repeated truth that there are many who can see the light and will sacrifice to keep it burning.

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January 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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THE PEOPLE WE KEEP by @allielarkinwrites.bsky.social was a gem of a novel. Richly woven lives with quirky characters I wanted to spend all day with. Heartbreaking but ultimately packed with hope and resilience.

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January 1, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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THE SUN ALSO RISES by Ernest Hemingway - the first of his novels I’ve read, and yes, the guy can write, but I was struck by the parallels between this lost generation and our current moment, and heartened by our ability to go on.

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January 1, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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FAMILY MEAL by Bryan Washington was a powerful portrayal of grief in various forms, and a testament to the unconventional families we build. I loved these characters, no matter how much I wanted to shake them, and this book shook me a little too.

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January 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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THE SONG OF ACHILLES by @madelinemiller.bsky.social reignited a love for ancient mythology I haven’t felt since childhood. A riveting reclamation of the gay heroes who’ve been all but written out of our oldest stories.

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January 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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MRS. DALLOWAY by Virginia Woolf - I’d been struggling with interiority in my own writing and this was the tonic - a gorgeous exploration of every character’s inner thoughts and feelings across a solitary day. So pacey I finished it in one day too.

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December 31, 2024 at 2:56 AM
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THINKING SHAKESPEARE by Barry Edelstein was that rare thing - incredibly informative while still being a joy to read. With wit and generosity, it offers a definitive guide to Shakespeare with plenty of practical exercises for theatre practitioners

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December 31, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON by Daniel Keyes is a classic for a reason. I don’t often cry at books, but this one got me. An ahead-of-its-time reflection on the limits of technology and the double-edged sword of knowledge and enlightenment.

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December 31, 2024 at 2:49 AM
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SECRET CITY: THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF GAY WASHINGTON by James Kirchick was a riveting account of more than 60 years of US history and the LGBTQ+ figures who have been relegated to the shadows for too long. Essential reading.

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December 31, 2024 at 2:46 AM