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145d

finished reading The Mark 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
by Frida Isberg.

An attempt to enforce empathic behaviour creates stark divisions at all levels of society. Very effectively conveys the ambiguous ethics and the entrenched positions taken by opposing sides. Strong parallels with toxic masculinity and vaccination.

#BookReview #Books #Bookstodon

@WildWoila @wildwoila@wyrms.de

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Recent butch/femme fiction new releases through July 13, 2025.

#newreleases #lesfic #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

Book covers displayed on vintage design coffee cup/reading glasses/open book background for butch/femme fiction new releases for week ending 07/13/25 with the quote, “Books may be the only true magic.”

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144d

Do you think Charlotte made the right move in marrying Mr. Collins?

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

A screenshot of a text conversation between Charlotte Lucas and Elizabeth Bennet. Charlotte is telling Elizabeth she's going to marry Mr. Collins. Concerned, Elizabeth responds by asking Charlotte to blink twice if it is a hostage situation.

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144d

Ready for a new week? Butch/Femme Fiction suggestions for the I Heart SapphFic featured reading challenge category for the week of 06/23/25: Self-Discovery.

#lesfic #ihsreadingchallenge #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #wlw #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

Book covers for the I Heart SapphFic reading challenge category for the week of 06/23/25 on a shoreline/distant horizon background: Self-Discovery.

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124d

Great news! My book SHADOW OF THE ELDERS, a low, dark, and epic fantasy is going wide in August. If you've been waiting until the book left Amazon to read it, your wait is about to end! Details to come.

If, however, you use Amazon, then what are you waiting for? Its available now! Check it out. https://a.co/d/9WRy4Bt

#bookstodon #books #fantasy #SFF #writingcommunity @indieauthors @bookstodon

Book promotion image with Shadow of the Elders book cover. Author Will Elm. Red background, black tree in the center growing out of a white angular design and surrounded by repeating white lines that recede into distance. Three people, black, shadows, walk white paths towards the tree. Quotes on the left read "An unflinching and soulful journey through the ruins of tradition toward something radical: freedom, chosen family, and strength through survival." and separately, "Imaginative, intense, and full of heart." Available wide coming soon!

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101d

My latest read: "One Day All This Will Be Yours" by Adrian Tchaikovsky - See my Goodreads review for details but if you enjoy time-travel stories, or even if you don't, this one's worth a look!

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7803015204

@specfic @scifi @bookstodon

#specfic #scifi #timetravel #book #bookreview #bookrec #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity #books #bookrecs #bookreviews #bookstodon #booktodon

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118d

"Office Hours" is just one of 12 new stories in "8." This potent blend of science fiction and terror from The Nod/Wells Timelines has a lot to offer fans and newcomers alike. The Kindle edition of "8" is on sale in the US & the UK until July 22 via Amazon!

http://michaelshotter.com

@bookstodon @specfic @scifi @horrorbooks

#book #books #booksofmastodon #booksale #bookdeal #booksales #bookdeals #specfic #scifi #horror #thriller #bookstodon #booktodon

An excerpt from "Office Hours," one of the stories from Michael Shotter's book "8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines"

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143d

“As a beta reader, I can tell you straight up Whimsical Sunshine is the BEST of the Whimsy series!”
https://www.tiffanyetaylor.com/bookshelf

#romanticsuspense #touchheranddie #sexualexploitation #sexwork #dangerinperil #bodyguard #fitnessinstructor #butchfemme #lesfic #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #lesbian #lgbtqia #lgbtq
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

The book cover of Whimsical Sunshine by Tiffany E. Taylor on a background of a sex worker standing outside an open car window with a man’s hand holding cash reaching out, a short quote from the book, and the days to pre-order release.

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118d

Unrepentant devotion. A loyalty with absolute allegiance. And a fierce love that swears, “I will move mountains, break curses, destroy enemies… and kill to keep you safe.” The Whimsical Dreams series.

The Whimsical Dreams series:
https://www.tiffanyetaylor.com/bookshelf

#romanticsuspense #touchheranddie #dangerinperil #protectionsecurity #butchfemme #lesfic #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #writingcommunity #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia @lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

The book covers of the Whimsical Dreams series on a background of a pier extending out over the water under an ominous stormy sky.

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144d

Deeply disappointed to learn "dark academia" stands for combat training and high school feuds, instead of using forbidden magic to convert your citations into a more arcane format to avoid being cursed by your professor, or finding out Reviewer No. 2 is actually an eldritch being hiding in the basement.

#books #bookstodon #academia

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121d

The Kindle edition sale on "8" continues! Need some convincing? Check out this review from fellow speculative-fiction author Tony Travis:

https://www.tonytravis.com/post/tony-s-review-of-8-tales-of-the-big-men-from-the-nod-wells-timelines

Offer ends July 22!

US: https://amazon.com/dp/B0D26NHT3J

UK: https://amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D26NHT3J

@bookstodon @specfic @scifi @horrorbooks

#specfic #scifi #bookreview #bookdeal #book #books #read #reading #booksofmastodon #readersofmastodon #readingcommunity #horror #thriller #speculativefiction #bookstodon #booktodon

An excerpt from Tony Travis' 4-star review of Michael Shotter's book "8: Tales of The Big Men from The Nod/Wells Timelines"

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142d

#wipwednesday
From Whimsical Tigress, book 8 of the Whimsical Dreams series.
https://www.tiffanyetaylor.com/bookshelf

#wipwednesday #romanticsuspense #embezzlement #dangerinperil #bodyguard #graphicartist #butchfemme #lesfic #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #writingcommunity #butchfemme #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

A black background with two figures dressed in black holding stacks of cash with a snippet from Whimsical Tigress, book 8 of the Whimsical Dreams series, for WIP Wednesday on 06/25/25.

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121d

Are you going to WorldCon? You should check out the Broad Universe reading on Wednesday night!

Broad Universe is an amazing organization that promotes traditionally marginalized genders in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Also we have chocolate. 🍫

#bookstodon #worldcon @fantasy @sciencefiction @horror @bookstodon@a.gup.pe @bookstodon #broaduniverse

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142d

Yes, this time, I did check against the text! 😁 (Also, I am not a fan of Mansfield Park as mainly I want to throttle Fanny. What are your thoughts on this book?)

#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia

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124d

Part 3 begins!

Finally, the stakes come into focus.
How does it all end?

Chapter 29 of "A New Faith" is up on the website at https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith

Parts 1 and 2 are available to #download (or read online) for #free in #DRMfree #PDF and #EPUB formats

#solarpunk #hopepunk #books #bookstodon #novel #climatechange #adaptation #migration #mystery
#thriller #amwriting #WritersCoffeeClub
#WordWeavers #ScribesAndMakers
#PennedPossibilities #writingcommunity #sciencefiction
#climatefiction

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142d

Butch/Femme Fiction Books: Dark Fantasy.

#lesfic #sapphicbooks #butchfemmefiction #darkfantasy #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

Book covers of eight butch/femme fiction Dark Fantasy genre books for 06/25/25.

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142d

If you’re into that sort of thing, Kirkus has nice things to say about my book… 🫶

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/katherine-villyard/immortal-gifts/

#bookstodon #vampirebooks @fantasy @bookstodon@a.gup.pe @bookstodon

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142d

My #bookreview is brief/won't spoil, to spread good, great, & spectacular #horror #books far & wide.

THE SKIN WE FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE IN is filled with fantastic frights, fables, and fascinations; Craig Wallwork's talent ensures that it applies to both sides of this collection: the dark and the light. That deftness is impressive- even more so with the amount of heart also contained within. (Underbelly Books)

#book #review #bookstodon @bookstodon #mothersuspiriareview @horror @horrorbooks

Paperback of THE SKIN WE FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE IN by Craig Wallwork. A picture of a little girl standing in a field, but she's missing a head. The "O" in "comfortable" in the title is where her head would theoretically be.

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141d

That's my favorite part of the holidays! 😂

@reading @bookstodon @bookbubble @humour

#Introvert
#ReadingMemes #Memes #ReadAllTheBooks #Humor #Humour
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#Book #Books #Novel #Novels #Fiction
#Recommendation #Bookrecommendation
#Bookwyrm #Bookworm #Bookstodon #BookLove #BoostingIsSharing

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Two paintings of women in nice dresses reading books.
Caption: My favourite category of painting is “portrait of an introvert who snuck out of the party she was forced to attend to go read in a quiet room somewhere” also known as me every holiday season.

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Butch/Femme fiction Books on $ale/Free on 06/26/25.

#booksonsale #lesfic #sapphicbooks #butchfemme #bookstodon #readingcommunity #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

Book covers on a picnic background with a book lying open for butch/femme sapphic fiction Books on $ale/Free on 06/26/25 on Amazon.

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141d

FREE through June 30 (at select retailers)!
“I LOVE this series! Whimsical Haven, being the first book, sets everything off with a bang!”
https://www.tiffanyetaylor.com/whimsical-haven

#romanticsuspense #touchheranddie #stalking #serialkiller #dangerinperil #bodyguard #graphicartist #butchfemme #lesfic #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #lesbian #lgbtqia #lgbtq
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

The book cover of Whimsical Haven by Tiffany E. Taylor on a background of a pier extending out over the water under an ominous stormy sky, the free book offer information and dates, the book tagline, and the purchase location icons.

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120d

Quick reminder that if you want magical libraries, disaster bisexuals with knives, historical urban fantasy set in the '60s, m/m romance, a wide assortment of mythological characters, and some demons, the whole series is still 75% off on Smashwords! Get over 1k pages of queernorm escapism for under $5.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/101754

#bookstodon #books #romancelandia #mmRomance #urbanFantasy #historicalRomance #sw2025 @lgbtqbookstodon @romancelandia

Wisconsin Gothic
Urban fantasy/queer historical romance for once and future academics who enjoy a good Shakespeare joke and wish magic was real.

The picture has the covers of the four books with a colorful squiggle connecting them.

Book 1: Dionysus in Wisconsin, by E. H. Lupton
The cover is black figure art of two men, one seated and dressed as Dionysus, one standing, wearing jeans and a leather jacket.

Book 2: Old Time Religion by E H Lupton. Done in Greek red figure style, two men are standing side by side, one dressed as Dionysus supporting one shirtless in jeans, holding an athame.

Book 3: Troth, by EH Lupton. An arrow picture with these words and arrows pointing to the book: spiders; cohabitation; unruly ghosts; petty theft; peace and love.
The cover is two men, one dressed as Dionysus, one in a leather jacket and jeans, both facing left. A spider is descending from the top and Dionysus is pointing at it.

Book 4: Lazarus, Home from the War, by E. H. Lupton. A vaguely Greek red-figure cover. Laz reclines on one elbow, extending a hand and a come-hither look to Eli. Eli is skeptical and not come-hithering at the moment.

75% off in July at Smashwords

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120d

Stressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Why not give your frazzled nerves a warm, literary hug and melt your worries away for a while? This week’s Butch/Femme Fiction Therapy Thursday theme: Second Chance.

#romanceafter50 #therapythursday #butchfemmefiction #lesfic #sapphicbooks #amreading #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
@lgbtqbookstodon @bookstodon @sapphicbooks

Eight book covers on a background of a woman reading in a tub filled with warm water and scented flowers for Therapy Thursday on 07/17/25. Theme: Second Chance.

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117d

Nonspecific editions > Specific editions 😂

@bookstodon @fantasybookstodon @bookbubble @humour @reading

#Book #Books #BookMemes #Memes #Humor #Humour
#Novel #Novels #Bookshelf
#Mastobooks #BooksofMastodon #Bookstodon #Bookworm #Bookwyrm #Bookstodon #BookLove #BoostingIsSharing

Nonspecific Editions by John Atkinson, Wrong Hands
Some Musketeers, Dumas
Roughly The Mid Nineteen Eighties, Orwell
An Unsightly Property on the Yorkshire Moons, Bronte
The Approximate temperature Paper Catches Fire, Bradbury
Around the World Eventualy, Verne
One of the Henrys, Shakespeare

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117d

It's here! My presentation for #VirtualJaneCon2025 is now live! In this presentation, I speak on the beginning of Austenmania and why Janeites are so obsessed with owning Jane. You can find my video 👉🏻 https://youtu.be/b013KsmrFCo.

The full Virtual Jane Con can be found 👉🏻 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMwGZNvZFhh6QwAMnQo54EFi0pTpM3KSj.

#VirtualJaneCon #AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia