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djtonysnark.bsky.social
Even if the writing doesn’t work for you it’s one of the most beautiful books of the last decade. Bilquist is a generational talent.
January 6, 2026 at 3:15 AM
upcolorado.bsky.social
So happy to share these two beautiful reviews of Bloom Again, by Marybeth Holleman, in our first post of 2026!
It's a favorite book of 2025 Anchorage Daily News @adn.com (www.adn.com/arts/books/2...)
And on the list of best environmental books of 2025 at EcoLit (ecolitbooks.com/2025/12/12/t...)
Just in time for the holidays, here are ADN reviewers’ favorite books of 2025
Top selections by Nancy Lord and David James include poetry, works of fiction, adventure stories, a Pulitzer-winning memoir and multiple books that interrogate the changing nature of the North.
www.adn.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:11 AM
laplanck.bsky.social
BOOKS OF 2026, A THREAD:

NewsPrints by Ru Xu. Took the 5yo to the library, and he insisted I *also* pick out a graphic novel from the kids’ shelves. Knocked it out in half an hour or so, but it was fun! Beautiful art, a story that felt original. Recommended for your middle graders!
The cover of NewsPrints by Ru Xu
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
joyfulthought.bsky.social
Notable exception to this is otherside picnic, which after 8 entire books of building up their relationship has them finally get together followed by the entire back half of book 8 being the most beautiful and psychotic lesbian sex scene ever written AND the series is still going strong after this
joyfulthought.bsky.social Amy @joyfulthought.bsky.social · 17h
The hets don't even realise how good they've got it man. They won't make spice and wolf but both girls. They won't let you make yuri toradora. You aren't allowed to do that. You can only make I Want To Fuck The Villainess? And you will get canned after 2 volumes and you will like it
January 6, 2026 at 2:49 AM
urbanatxreads.bsky.social
HAPPY URBAN AUSTIN READS DAY, AUSTIN! ✨

We are so grateful for our community of readers, for leaders like @cmzoqadri.bsky.social, and this beautiful city we’re building together. Now to hit the books! 📚
January 6, 2026 at 2:44 AM
msles.bsky.social
I put The Mirror & The Light aside during the fall to finish a couple other books but picked it back up tonight and I'm instantly engrossed in the beautiful writing and storytelling of Hilary Mantel.
Cover of the book The Mirror & The Light by Hilary Mantel. 3rd book in the Wolf Hall trilogy.
January 6, 2026 at 2:14 AM
brujxrio.bsky.social
Happy place.
Pic of Rio's fridge. Lestat postercard, held up by a "I'm a vibe not a gender" magnet. To the left of that is a townhouse postcard, also held up by the vibes magnet and an America Chavez magnet. Under that postcard is Loustat with Lestat coming out of a box, held up by a "Pony Club" magnet with pink boots. Under that magnet is a Happy Halloween postcard of the Unholy Family on the rooftops. Under that is a Thor magnet. To the right is a calendar with a picture of a wolf, held up by a TARDIS magnet and a Yara Flor/Wonder Woman magnet. To the left of the TARDIS magnet is a magnet sticker in rainbow pride colors that says, "Be all the beautiful things you are and be them without apology." Closer look at the left side of fridge. Lestat postcard, front of the townhouse postcard, Loustat with Lestat coming out of a box postcard, Happy Halloween postcard. "I'm a vine not a gender" magnet. "Pony Club" magnet with pink books against a white background. Thor magnet.
January 6, 2026 at 1:42 AM
lisafellaantifa.bsky.social
I’m planning my garden and looking through rose books & am appalled by the number of roses without a fragrance.
To me, fragrance is the number one thing I look for in a rose. A beautiful rose without fragrance is like a house without a roof.
January 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
washoelibrary.bsky.social
It's January 5, so it's time to answer the question that has been keeping you up nights since the new year began: What were the most popular books among Washoe County Library patrons this year? Here's the top 10! To see the full list, visit washoelibrary.org/4ssrKP6 or the link bio.
The social media graphic is titled "Washoe County Library's Top 10 Most Popular Titles of 2025," and includes the covers of the listed books. 1. "The Women," Kristin Hannah. 2. "Onyx Storm," Rebecca Yarros. 3. "The Waiting," Michael Connelly. 4. "Remarkably Bright Creatures," Shelby Van Pelt. 5. "Demon Copperhead," Barbara Kingslover. 6. "Fourth Wing," Rebecca Yarros. 7. "Great Big Beautiful Life," Emily Henry. 8. "The Four Winds," Kristin Hannah. 9. "Just for the Summer," Abby Jimenez. 10. "James," Percival Everett.
January 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
notapipe.bsky.social
THE STAFF OF FIRE AND BONE and THE ROD OF WIND AND IRON by @mikko-azul.bsky.sociall

“...the most shocking and beautiful magical object I have encountered in 40+ years as a fantasy reader.” -Karen Eisenbrey

Links here: bit.ly/StaffAzul (And save 25% on both books at our store!)
January 6, 2026 at 12:30 AM
philosophyfarmer.bsky.social
Loved Babs that beautiful soul. And this book by @emlieb.bsky.social that The Banner just reviewed press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
Road to Nowhere
Traces the birth, plunder, and scavenging of Rosemont, a Black middle-class neighborhood in Baltimore.   In the mid-1950s Baltimore’s Rosemont neighborhood was alive and vibrant with smart rowhouses, ...
press.uchicago.edu
January 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
rainbowpenediting.bsky.social
The Spirit Bares its Teeth is worth reading too. More of a historical-fantasy horror vibe rather than post apocalyptic. Both books have earned their place in my favourites collection. Really glad I got the beautiful hardbacks.
January 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
infinitenix.bsky.social
After the next Dresden Files book comes out in a couple weeks I’m absolutely devouring the rest of her books.

This was so concise and quiet and beautiful.
January 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
lillyluwrites.bsky.social
So stoked to be working with Nika Clarke and Priyanka Watson on their beautiful romance books!!! #writingcommunity
roundtablementor.bsky.social Round Table Mentor @roundtablementor.bsky.social · 12h
IT’S HERE! 🎉

Congratulations to the 2026 Round Table Mentor mentees! Our mentors are SO excited to get started and will be personally reaching out to their chosen mentee via email to kick things off, so keep an eye on those inboxes!

**See more details below 👇**
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
lillyh.bsky.social
You know, I am really impressed with the quality of the physical book from NewCon. Really good quality paper (unlike a number of other books I've read lately), nicely typeset, and though the cover isn't strictly speaking "beautiful", it is extremely sturdy, as is the binding. Textbook feel to it.
January 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM
jrangerbart.bsky.social
Love the use of chaos vs calm! The juxtaposition of chaos and calm is my favorite thing in art! Plus all the Easter eggs!! Like the warrior cats books!! Beautiful colors and well done!!!
January 5, 2026 at 6:41 PM
dark-shining-ness.bsky.social
Ahhhh... it reminds me of my beloved toaster *mourn*

Same blue... with chrome... There's these books by Chris Van Dusen and well, it made me want that aesthetic. :D

I would totally have a room full with that same scheme if I had a house and money :D

Beautiful!
January 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM
schmolik.bsky.social
"Hollis is shorter than Jay, but meatier in the places that give men permission to start shit on dark street corners, thick about the neck and upper arms".

From "Pleasantville" by @atticalocke.bsky.social. Love her books (the ones I've read so far); gripping 'tec stories, and beautiful writing.
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
owlintheatticbooks.bsky.social
I closed the shop over New Year's & back at it today, wrapping my last order of 2025: a copy of D.H. Lawrence's novel, Sons & Lovers (a book I loved).

I can be a snob about Reader's Digest editions, but these books from their World's Best Reading series are beautiful.

#booksky #fiction #books
The front cover of an edition of Sons and Lovers by the British novelist D.H. Lawrence. The spine is bound in royal blue leather with gold embellishments and the cover cloth is a marbled brown and navy, with the title and author embossed in gold lettering and a few decorative sprays of wheat.
January 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
hws.bsky.social
I clearly need to convince publishers to do a bundle deal for their books - beautiful hardback for signing and sitting my shelf & ebook for actually reading...

I am very signed up to the theory that collecting books and reading books are two very different hobbies...
January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
yknot05.bsky.social
👍
Louise Nesterenko at age 74, former SAIT (Southern AB Institute of Tech) Accounting instructor named Outstanding Masters Athlete of Yr by the CALTAF Athletic Assoc.
She built/sold one multi-million biz. Started another donating
+$1 million to charities.
“I help because I should & because I can.”
Books Between Friends October 13, 2025 · Hey - BBFriends! Louise has done it again! Louise went to America to compete, and she brought us some things back. In Nevada Louise competed in seven events, and in those events she brought us home seven medals! Seven beautiful silver medals for javelin, shot put, discus, weight throw, hammer, standing long-jump, and the pentathlon throw. She won all of those medals in just two days! Louise didn't stop there. Louise went to Utah to compete in the Huntsman world games. And she brought us home three ribbons and one medal, in javelin she placed 5th, in discus and shot put she placed 4th, and she placed third in standing long-jump! Context - Outdoors. Sky above, green grass below, buildings in the background. Front right is a long haired woman, wearing a red and white short sleeved shirt. She is in the stance of throwing a javelin. Her grey hair may indicate she is an older person. The accompanying text says: "On track to give back. Inspiring athlete Louise Nesterenko creates community and throws like a master. T Text by Giselle Wedemire (GRDN '23, JA '13) Photography by Kokemor Studio"
January 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM
hws.bsky.social
My problem is I read books on an e-reader while ignoring the pile of beautiful hardbacks... I love & buy physical books, but they are far less convenient to read.
January 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
gabibookworm.bsky.social
Here’s some beautiful covers of upcoming books! 📚
January 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
btcrarebooks.bsky.social
Wild Blood by Robert Crane. First edition. 1935. A very fine copy in fine dust jacket. Novel of Cattlemen versus sheepherders. A beautiful copy. $150
#books #westerns #cowboys #illustration
January 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
ladyahiru.bsky.social
my tiktok and youtube algorthims think i like hockey now. Connor Storrie is the most beautiful man i have ever seen in my life. I am consumed by stupid boys who are so in live., I read the books in 2 days. I cant.....HELP?
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM