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<p>"Science means simply the aggregate of all the recipes that are always successful. All the rest is literature."</p><p>Moralités.</p><p>~Paul Valéry (30 October 1871 – 20 July 1945)</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Paul Valéry photographed by Henri Manuel, 1920s.

Valéry is seated, possibly in a studio setting. His pose is relaxed yet dignified, with an air of introspection. His expression is serious and contemplative, with a slight furrowing of the brow, indicative of deep thought or reflection.

Valéry is dressed in formal attire typical of the period. He wears a dark suit, a white shirt, and a tie, emphasizing his status as a distinguished intellectual. His hair is neatly combed, and he has a well-groomed appearance, which was common for portraits of notable individuals in the early 20th century.

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<p>"Nevertheless, it remains conceivable that the measure relations of space in the infinitely small are not in accordance with the assumptions of our geometry [Euclidean geometry], and, in fact, we should have to assume that they are not if, by doing so, we should ever be enabled to explain phenomena in a more simple way."</p><p>Memoir (1854) Tr. William Kingdon Clifford.</p><p>~Bernhard Riemann (September 17, 1826 – July 20, 1866)</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

An Image of Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann taken in 1863.

Riemann is depicted seated, with a composed and serious expression, typical of formal portraits of that era.
His demeanor reflects the intellectual intensity and depth of thought characteristic of his work.

He is dressed in formal 19th-century attire, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt with a high collar, complemented by a bow tie or cravat.

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<p>1/</p><p>Lots of new connections. Hence, a re-introduction to a hopeful story, "A New Faith," available to read online or download (EPUB and PDF) for free at: <a href="https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith</a></p><p><a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/book/" rel="tag">#book</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#novel</a> <a href="/tags/story/" rel="tag">#story</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/hopepunk/" rel="tag">#hopepunk</a> <a href="/tags/solarpunk/" rel="tag">#solarpunk</a> <a href="/tags/climatefiction/" rel="tag">#climatefiction</a> <a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#sciencefiction</a> <a href="/tags/speculativefiction/" rel="tag">#speculativefiction</a> <a href="/tags/mystery/" rel="tag">#mystery</a> <a href="/tags/thriller/" rel="tag">#thriller</a> <a href="/tags/detective/" rel="tag">#detective</a> <a href="/tags/women/" rel="tag">#women</a> <a href="/tags/climate/" rel="tag">#climate</a> <a href="/tags/climatechange/" rel="tag">#climatechange</a> <a href="/tags/climatecrisis/" rel="tag">#climatecrisis</a> <a href="/tags/extinction/" rel="tag">#extinction</a> <a href="/tags/survival/" rel="tag">#survival</a> <a href="/tags/adaptation/" rel="tag">#adaptation</a> <a href="/tags/migration/" rel="tag">#migration</a> <a href="/tags/immigration/" rel="tag">#immigration</a> <a href="/tags/indie/" rel="tag">#indie</a> <a href="/tags/indieauthor/" rel="tag">#indieauthor</a></p>

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<p>Free Ebooks: Abolish ICE, Abolish the Border: <a href="https://www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/525-free-ebooks-abolish-ice-abolish-the-border" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/525-free-ebooks-abolish-ice-abolish-the-border"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/5</span><span class="invisible">25-free-ebooks-abolish-ice-abolish-the-border</span></a></p><p>'In solidarity with all those standing up for our communities against the brutality of immigrant detention and ICE occupation, we're offering free ebooks of three crucial books about migrant justice and border abolition.'</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/haymarketbooks/" rel="tag">#HaymarketBooks</a> <a href="/tags/ice/" rel="tag">#ice</a> <a href="/tags/politics/" rel="tag">#politics</a> <a href="/tags/usa/" rel="tag">#USA</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://newsmast.community/@books" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>books</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p>

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<p>JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN (😭), my latest review went up at Grimdark Magazine. Joe R. Lansdale totally is your favorite horror writer’s favorite horror writer, and this is a solid retrospective.</p><p>(As always, boosts are appreciated!)</p><p><a href="https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-essential-horror-of-joe-r-lansdale-by-joe-r-lansdale/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-essential-horror-of-joe-r-lansdale-by-joe-r-lansdale/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.grimdarkmagazine.com/revie</span><span class="invisible">w-the-essential-horror-of-joe-r-lansdale-by-joe-r-lansdale/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/bookreview/" rel="tag">#BookReview</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/booksky/" rel="tag">#Booksky</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span> <a href="/tags/horror/" rel="tag">#Horror</a></p>

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<p>Canadian writer Mazo de la Roche died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1961.</p><p>Her first novel, "Possession," was published in 1923. Although it did not achieve significant success, it marked the beginning of her career as a novelist. De la Roche achieved international fame with the publication of "Jalna" in 1927. The "Jalna" series comprises 16 novels, written over a span of more than three decades. </p><p>Books by Mazo de la Roche at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/31212" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/31212"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/31212</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Photo of Mazo de la Roche taken by Melvin Ormond Hammond on December 18, 1927.

Mazo de la Roche is depicted in a formal and composed manner. She is seated, facing slightly to the side but with her gaze directed towards the camera, creating a sense of engagement with the viewer.

Her expression is thoughtful and serene, reflecting the introspective nature of a writer. There is a hint of a smile, suggesting a moment of quiet confidence and contentment.

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<p>Italian draughtsman and printmaker Stefano della Bella died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1664.</p><p>He received significant support from Cardinal Giovanni Carlo de' Medici. His early works included small prints & book illustrations. Della Bella lived in Paris (1639-50), where he worked for publishers & collected engravings. After returning to Florence in 1650, he continued to produce prints & drawings. He also taught etching & drawing, including Pietro Testa.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_della_Bella" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_della_Bella"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_</span><span class="invisible">della_Bella</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/engraving/" rel="tag">#engraving</a> <a href="/tags/illustrations/" rel="tag">#illustrations</a></p>

Portrait of the painter Stephanus de la Belle in the book 'Het gulden cabinet vande edel vry schilder const inhoudende den lof vande vermarste schilders, architecten, beldthouwers ende plaetsnyders, van dese eeuw' (587 p.) - (translated as "The Golden Cabinet of the Noble Free Art of Painting Containing the Praise of the Most Famous Painters, Architects, Sculptors, and Engravers of This Century").

Stephanus de la Belle is presented in a formal pose, looking directly at the viewer or slightly to the side, which was customary to convey the subject's dignity and intellect. His expression is composed and thoughtful, befitting an artist known for his intricate and imaginative works. He is dressed in contemporary clothing, likely a doublet with a collar, which reflects his status and the fashion of the time. His hair is neatly styled, possibly curly or wavy, and he may have a beard or mustache, features that were often included to add character to the portrait.

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Farmers' Almanac announces final publication after 208-year run <small class="notice" x-post-type-data="None"> Takahe has limited support for this type: <a href="https://lemmy.ca/post/54729796">See Original Page</a> </small>

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<p>Would I read this crossover, hell yes I would! 😂 <br> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span> <a href="https://lemmy.world/u/books" rel="nofollow">@books</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@humor" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>humor</span></a></span> @humor@lemmy.world @aiop <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="/tags/hemingway/" rel="tag">#Hemingway</a> <a href="/tags/vs/" rel="tag">#Vs</a> <a href="/tags/montypython/" rel="tag">#MontyPython</a><br><a href="/tags/book/" rel="tag">#Book</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/bookmemes/" rel="tag">#BookMemes</a> <a href="/tags/memes/" rel="tag">#Memes</a> <a href="/tags/humor/" rel="tag">#Humor</a> <a href="/tags/humour/" rel="tag">#Humour</a><br><a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#Novel</a> <a href="/tags/novels/" rel="tag">#Novels</a> <a href="/tags/bookshelf/" rel="tag">#Bookshelf</a> <a href="/tags/mastobooks/" rel="tag">#Mastobooks</a> <a href="/tags/booksofmastodon/" rel="tag">#BooksofMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/bookworm/" rel="tag">#Bookworm</a> <a href="/tags/bookwyrm/" rel="tag">#Bookwyrm</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/booklove/" rel="tag">#BookLove</a></p>

Picture of the cover of Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" with an inserted photo from Monty Python's "Holy Grail" where the Black Knight has just had his arms chopped of and it's apprently just a scratch....

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<p>A Review of Amina: <a href="https://lydiaschoch.com/a-review-of-amina/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="lydiaschoch.com/a-review-of-amina/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">lydiaschoch.com/a-review-of-am</span><span class="invisible">ina/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/fantasy/" rel="tag">#Fantasy</a> <a href="/tags/bookreview/" rel="tag">#BookReview</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> </p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p>

Book cover for Amina by P.B. Cannon. Image on cover is a watercolour painting of a woman with long white hair dancing in the forest. She’s wearing a light blue dress.

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<p>The book was good, its story compelling.</p><p>But the desire to close her eyes -- for just . . . one . . . moment . . . -- was stronger.</p><p>Somnolent canvas print -- <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/featured/somnolent-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="fineartamerica.com/featured/somnolent-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fineartamerica.com/featured/so</span><span class="invisible">mnolent-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/artwork/" rel="tag">#artwork</a> <a href="/tags/mastoart/" rel="tag">#mastoart</a> <a href="/tags/fediart/" rel="tag">#fediart</a> <a href="/tags/buyintoart/" rel="tag">#buyintoart</a> <a href="/tags/ayearforart/" rel="tag">#ayearforart</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/nap/" rel="tag">#nap</a> <a href="/tags/sleep/" rel="tag">#sleep</a> <a href="/tags/home/" rel="tag">#home</a> <a href="/tags/bedroom/" rel="tag">#bedroom</a> <a href="/tags/relax/" rel="tag">#relax</a> <a href="/tags/fedigiftshop/" rel="tag">#fedigiftshop</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/woman/" rel="tag">#woman</a> <a href="/tags/beauty/" rel="tag">#beauty</a></p>

Woman falling asleep on a settee.

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<p>French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1850.</p><p>Novelist, art critic, playwright, literary critic, essayist, journalist and printer, he left one of the most imposing works of fiction in French literature, with more than ninety novels and short stories published between 1829 and 1855 under the title La Comédie humaine. </p><p>Books by Honoré de Balzac at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/251" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/251"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/251</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Balzac et les personnages de la Comédie humaine. Dessin à la plume pour un projet d'éventail, par Jean-Jacques Grandville (Paris, Maison de Balzac).

This preparatory drawing for a fan, probably never executed, shows Balzac in vest, brandishing his cane, whose knob is here adorned with a female face. Seated against a stack of books, he dominates a procession of women, some harnessed to the carriage in which the writer is seated, others behind the convoy, their hands clasped in devotion. At the end of the procession, an old woman admonishes two young girls, no doubt to forbid them from taking part in an event reserved for women educated in the ways of life.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1887.</p><p>L. L. Zamenhof published Unua Libro, the first publication to describe Esperanto, a constructed international language.</p><p>First published in Russian on July 26 [O.S. July 14] 1887, the publication of Unua Libro marks the formal beginning of the Esperanto movement.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unua_Libro" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unua_Libro"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unua_Lib</span><span class="invisible">ro</span></a></p><p>Books in Esperanto at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/bookshelf/34" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/bookshelf/34"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/books</span><span class="invisible">helf/34</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

This is the cover page of Dr. Esperanto's International Language, the 1889 translation of Unua Libro by Richard Geoghegan, which is also the standard English translation.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1928.</p><p>The novel The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall</p><p>Publication, originally scheduled for late 1928, was brought forward when he discovered that another novel with a lesbian theme, Compton Mackenzie's Extraordinary Women, was to be published in September. The Well appeared on 27 July, in a black cover with a plain jacket. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well_of_Loneliness" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well_of_Loneliness"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well</span><span class="invisible">_of_Loneliness</span></a></p><p>The Well of Loneliness at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/73042" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/73042</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover of The Well of Loneliness
Radclyffe Hall - Banned Books (Cornell University Library Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections)

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<p>French writer and historian Hilaire Belloc was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1870.</p><p>His notable works include "The Path to Rome" (1902), a travel book about his journey on foot from central France to Rome, and his biographies of historical figures like Oliver Cromwell and Joan of Arc. He is also remembered for his humorous verse, especially his collection of children’s poetry, "Cautionary Tales for Children" (1907), which includes famous poems such as "Matilda" and "Jim".</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Hilaire Belloc portrait by T. & R. Annan & Sons, vintage bromide print, 1910.

Belloc is seated or standing in a composed and relaxed manner, looking face right to the camera. His expression is serious, reflecting his intellectual and authoritative persona.

He is dressed in formal attire, likely a dark suit and tie, typical of the period. This formal dress emphasizes his status as a respected figure in literature and politics.

Title page of The path to Rome
by Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953; Connelly, Myles E., former owner. MChB-B

The title is printed in a prominent, elegant font, typical of early 20th-century book design, reflecting the formal and historical nature of the travel narrative.

Centered near the top of the page, drawing immediate attention.
Author: Hilaire Belloc

The author's name is printed in a slightly smaller, yet equally distinguished font below the title.

Centered below the title, maintaining a clean and organized layout.

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<p>Italian poet, writer, literary critic and teacher Giosuè Carducci was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1835.</p><p>His poetry collections, such as "Rime nuove" and "Odi barbare", are notable for their classical forms and themes, often drawing inspiration from ancient Roman and Greek literature. In addition to his literary work, Carducci was a respected academic. He taught Italian literature at the University of Bologna for many years.</p><p>Books by Giosuè Carducci at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/43982" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/43982"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/43982</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Carducci, c. 1900
R. Borghi - http://benignomigliarino.blogspot.com/2010/04/carducci-giosue.html

Carducci is seated, exuding an air of wisdom and intellectual gravitas. His expression is serious and contemplative, suggestive of a man deeply engaged with his thoughts and scholarly pursuits.

He is dressed formally in a dark suit, complete with a waistcoat, white shirt, and a bow tie. His attire is indicative of his position and the era, presenting him as a respectable and authoritative figure.

Carducci's face is marked by his prominent features: a broad forehead, bushy eyebrows, and a full, well-groomed beard and mustache that frame his face. His eyes, though seemingly stern, carry a depth that hints at his reflective nature.

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<p>"The time is out of joint: O cursed spite,<br>That ever I was born to set it right!"<br>Hamlet, Act I, scene v.</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1759.</p><p>The earliest known professional performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet in North America (in Garrick's version) is given by the American Company in Philadelphia, with Lewis Hallam Jr. as Hamlet.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamlet</a></p><p>Hamlet at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/1524" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/1524</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

David Garrick expresses Hamlet's shock at his first sighting of the ghost (artist: unknown).

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<p>American writer Herman Melville was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1819.</p><p>Melville's first two books, "Typee" (1846) and "Omoo" (1847), were based on his adventures in the South Seas and were quite popular. These semi-autobiographical novels painted a romanticized view of life among the Pacific Islanders. Published in 1851, "Moby-Dick" is considered Melville's masterpiece. Initially, the book was not well-received, and its complex structure and themes puzzled readers and critics alike.</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a><br>1/3</p>

Herman Melville, American author. Reproduction of photograph, frontispiece to Journal Up the Straits.

The reproduction of the photograph of Herman Melville, featured as the frontispiece to "Journal Up the Straits," presents a distinguished and contemplative image of the American author. Melville is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit jacket and a vest over a white shirt, with a neatly tied cravat. His beard, full and well-groomed, frames a face that conveys both gravitas and introspection.

In this portrait, Melville's hair is neatly combed, and his expression is one of serious thoughtfulness, reflecting the depth and complexity of his literary works.

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<p>📚 Old School Indian by: Aaron John Curtis</p><p>Abe Jacobs is Kanien’kehá:ka from Ahkwesáhsne―or, as white people say, a Mohawk Indian from the Saint Regis Tribe. At eighteen, Abe left the reservation where he was raised and never looked back. He met the love of his life, started writing poetry, and began an open marriage.</p><p>No...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/old-school-indian" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/old-school-indian"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/old-school</span><span class="invisible">-indian</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/indigenousfiction/" rel="tag">#indigenousfiction</a> <a href="/tags/literaryfiction/" rel="tag">#literaryfiction</a> <a href="/tags/ownvoices/" rel="tag">#ownvoices</a></p>

Abe Jacobs is Kanien’kehá:ka from Ahkwesáhsne―or, as white people say, a Mohawk Indian from the Saint Regis Tribe. At eighteen, Abe left the reservation where he was raised and never looked back. He met the love of his life, started writing poetry, and began an open marriage.

Now at forty-three, Abe is suffering from a rare disease―one his doctors in Miami believe will kill him. Running from his diagnosis and a marriage teetering on collapse, Abe returns to the Rez, where he’s persuaded to undergo a healing at the hands of his Great Uncle Budge. But Budge, a wry, recovered alcoholic prone to wearing punk T-shirts isn’t all that convincing. And Abe’s time off the Rez has made him a thorough skeptic.

To heal, Abe will undertake a revelatory journey, confronting the parts of himself he’s hidden ever since he left home and wrestling with the imprint left by his once-passionate marriage.

Delivered with crackling wit and heart-wrenching tenderness, Old School Indian is a striking exploration of the power and secrets of family, the capacity for healing and intimacy, and the ripple effects of history and culture.

A novel of pure heart and mastery. Morgan Talty, bestselling author of Night of the Living Rez and Fire Exit

A Kirkus Editor’s Pick. A Most Anticipated Book of 2025: Cowboys & Indians | Brit + Co | Debutiful

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - INDIE NEXT PICK

An entrancing new voice... Aaron John Curtis will be your new literary obsession. Marion Win

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<p>Hey hey fellow <a href="/tags/legendsandlattes/" rel="tag">#LegendsAndLattes</a> fans, Brigands & Breadknives comes out tomorrow! 🎉🎉🎉</p><p>Travis Baldree is such a great narrator that I'm getting my copy on audio at libro.fm. </p><p><a href="/tags/brigandsandbreadknives/" rel="tag">#BrigandsAndBreadknives</a> <a href="/tags/travisbaldree/" rel="tag">#TravisBaldree</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p>

Cover of book, a horse, an elf, a mouse, and a...goblin? around a campfire

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<p>British novelist and scientific Agnes Giberne died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1939.</p><p>She is best known for her popular science books on astronomy. Her most famous work, Sun, Moon, and Stars: Astronomy for Beginners (1879), became a significant educational resource, introducing countless readers to the basics of astronomy. She also authored numerous Christian books, including religious biographies and devotional literature.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Giberne" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Giberne"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Gi</span><span class="invisible">berne</span></a></p><p>Agnes Giberne at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/47772" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/47772"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/47772</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Artist's impression of midnight on Saturn from Giberne's popular astronomy book Sun, Moon and Stars.

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David Szalay wins 2025 Booker prize for ‘dark’ Flesh <small class="notice" x-post-type-data="None"> Takahe has limited support for this type: <a href="https://lemmy.world/post/38627694">See Original Page</a> </small>

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<p>I wish old books were properly digitised and available as ePubs.</p><p>My brain suddenly had a hankering to read "The Intergalactic Omniglot". </p><p>It seems there's only a 2nd hand paper-version for sale 😢</p><p>Also - isn't it cool how the kid on the cover has a foldable device? Pretty cool for 1988.</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a></p>

Paperback book cover. A UFO rises behind a young man. The Boy is holding what looks like a foldable Gameboy.

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<p>📚 Girl Warrior by: Joy Harjo</p><p>An inspirational work of wisdom, warmth, and generosity from a three-term US poet laureate.</p><p>To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suf...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/girl-warrior" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/girl-warrior"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/girl-warri</span><span class="invisible">or</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/biographyautobiography/" rel="tag">#biographyautobiography</a> <a href="/tags/indigenous/" rel="tag">#indigenous</a></p>

An inspirational work of wisdom, warmth, and generosity from a three-term US poet laureate.

To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some more than others? Why are we here? What are we doing here? What happens after death? Does anything mean anything at all? Who am I and what does it matter?” writes Joy Harjo, renowned poet and activist, in this profound work about the struggles, challenges, and joys of coming of age.

In her best-selling memoir Poet Warrior, Harjo led readers through her lifelong process of artistic evolution. In Girl Warrior, she speaks directly to Native girls and women, sharing stories about her own coming of age to bring renewed attention to the pivotal moments of becoming including forgiveness, failure, falling, rising up, and honoring our vast family of beings.

Informed by her own experiences and those of her ancestors, Harjo offers inspiration and insight for navigating the many challenges of maturation. She grapples with parents, friendships, love, and loss. She guides young readers toward painting, poetry, and music as powerful tools for developing their own ethical sensibility. As Harjo demonstrates, the act of making is an essential part of who we are, a means of inviting the past into the present and a critical tool young women can use to sh

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<p>"Zum Hassen oder Lieben<br> Ist alle Welt getrieben,<br> Es bleibet keine Wahl,<br> der Teufel ist neutral." </p><p>"To hate or to love<br>All the world is driven,<br>There is no choice,<br>the devil is neutral." </p><p>~Clemens Brentano (9 September 1778 – 28 July 1842)</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Portrait by Emilie Linder, painted in 1835; printed in from Meyer's Encyclopedia, 1906
Emilie Linder - Zeitschrift: Damals, Jg. 45, Ausgabe 5/2013, Artikel: "Volkspoesie" aus Grimm’scher Feder

In the portrait, Clemens Brentano is depicted with a reflective expression, gazing slightly to the side. His face is characterized by thoughtful eyes and a contemplative demeanor, suggesting a deep engagement with his inner thoughts or creative processes.

Brentano is dressed in formal 19th-century attire, which includes a dark coat, a high-collared shirt, and a cravat. His clothing reflects the fashion of the period and his status as a respected literary figure.

Emilie Linder’s painting style is meticulous and realistic, capturing both the physical features of Brentano and a sense of his personality. The detailed rendering of his facial features, including his hair and the slight furrow of his brow, conveys a sense of his introspective nature.

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