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I can't speak for you, but I've been a Mr. Collins a time or two in my life.

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

Two rows of characters from 2005 Pride and Prejudice. Top row, left to right, Elizabeth Bennet with "Your Crush" below her. Middle is Mr. Bennet with "Her Dad" written below him. The last square is Mr. Fitzwilliam, with "Her friend" written below him. In the bottom row, it's Wickham with "Her First Love" below him. In the middle is Mr Darcy with "Her Man," and in the last square is Mr. Collins with "You" written below him.

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92d

Instead we're still busy exploring the depths of human cruelty... 😒

@scifi @bookstodon @speculativefictioncomedy @bookbubble

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I love old science fiction because it's all like “IT'S THE DISTANT YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND THREE AND MAN IS EXPLORING THE DEEP CORNERS OF THE UNIVERSE" like god bless you old sci-fi you had such high hopes for us...

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86d

I'm going to request having all books featruing humans banned, on the grounds that humans are boring 😜😂

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@scifi @bookbubble @humour

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#Book #Books #BookMemes #Memes #Humor #Humour
#Novel #Novels #Bookshelf
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A cartoon of three dogs at a library desk looking expectant as the librarian speaks to them saying, "The library rejected your request to ban all books on cats and squirrels. But, to be fair, it was no dumber than all the other book ban requests we get."

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104d

Mostly, I avoid people, but yes 😂

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Cartoon of a sleepy owl, with a bg book under one wing, a cup of something hot in the other, and wearing a nightcap.
Caption:
That's what I do, I read books, I avoid people, and I known things.

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104d

Butch/Femme fiction Books on $ale/Free on 05/29/25.
#booksonsale #lesfic #sapphicbooks #butchfemme #bookstodon #readingcommunity #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
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Book covers on a rippled dark blue background with a teapot sitting on top of a faded stack of books for butch/femme sapphic fiction Books on $ale/Free on 05/29/25 on Amazon.

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"It is well known that a vital ingredient of success is not knowing that what you’re attempting can’t be done." – Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

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92d

On Thursday 19th we will be celebrating the launch of Dark Crescent by #Edinburgh scribe @lyndseycroal , with tales inspired by #Scottish folklore, published by Luna Press
https://www.edinburghbookshop.com/events-1/lyndsey-croal-dark-crescent-book-launch

#books #livres #Edimbourg #Bruntsfield #LyndseyCroal #BookLaunch #BookEvent #AuthorEvent #DarkCrescent #Fantasy #Scotland #Ecosse #bookshops #librairies #bookstodon

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Butch/Femme fiction books currently in pre-order status on Amazon as of 06/10/25.

#comingsoon #lesfic #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
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Book covers of upcoming butch/femme releases currently in pre-order status on Amazon as of 06/10/25 on a starry purple and pink background with the quote “There are never enough books.”

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91d

After last week's debacle of a quote misattributed, I'm going to be more diligent in double-checking if the quotes are correct!

Anyway, I'm really feeling this quote this week. What do you think?

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A blue background with the top half an image of the Bronte sisters and Jane Austen on the other half. Below them, it says, "A mind lively and at ease can do with seeing nothing, and can see nothing that does no answer." Below that it says, "Emma by Jane Austen."

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62d

The water holds endless adventures for little ones. These two delightful picture books celebrate courage, curiosity, and the joy of trying something new.
#bookstodon #kidlit @bookstodon @kidlit

🌞Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh and Bárbara Quintino (February 4, 2025 by Barefoot Books)
Kwesi doesn't know how to swim... and discovers his grandmother doesn't either! Can they conquer their fear of water together with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata?

🌞A Little Sailing Lesson by Sara Stefanini (June 10, 2025 by Post Wave)
Enjoy the journey! An inspiring story about life, with its ups and downs and ebbs and flows.

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Ready for a new week? Butch/Femme Fiction suggestions for the I Heart SapphFic featured reading challenge category for the week of 07/07/25: Mistaken or False Identity.

#lesfic #ihsreadingchallenge #sapphicbooks #bookstodon #readingcommunity #butchfemme #wlw #lesbian #lgbtq #lgbtqia
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Book covers for the I Heart SapphFic reading challenge category for the week of 07/07/25 on a shoreline/distant horizon background: Mistaken or False Identity.

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89d

#lesficfri
*** PLEASE ***
“Holy crap, the heart palpitations! I could NOT put it down.”
https://www.tiffanyetaylor.com/whimsical-maverick

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The book cover of Whimsical Maverick on a black background of a menacing figure walking down a dimly lit road at night, a snippet from the book, the book’s tagline, and the digital purchase location icons for #LesFicFri on 06/13/25: Theme is “PLEASE.”

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65d

I read and loved John Wiswell's award winning debut novel. I would lay odds on his second book being on many award ballots next year. Wearing the Lion is a fascinating retelling of the story of Heracles, the Greek demi-god known as Hercules to the Romans. A remarkable book, with every change making the story better. Highly recommended.

http://templetongate.net/wearing-the-lion.htm

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65d

Picked up this book from the used bin of my local bookstore yesterday: You Are Not A Gadget by Jaron Lanier. Written in 2010 but very prescient and relevant to our current techno cultural world. It examines the ways in which software and technology shape thought and society.
#BookStodon #nonfiction #technology
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Cover of you are not a gadget by Jaron Lanier. It is a word cloud of technology related terms in light gray on a white background. The title of the book stands out in blue lettering, along with the authors name and a blurb from the NYT.

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65d

Do you love reviewing books? These authors are looking for reviewers:
https://books.bookfunnel.com/free_books_friday_review_copies/vygu4sr5f2

And the steampunk and gaslamp fantasy sale is still happening!
https://books.bookfunnel.com/gaslightandgears/az2boklvwq

#bookstodon #steampunk #gaslamp @fantasy @bookstodon@a.gup.pe @bookstodon

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86d

finished reading The Odyssey 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
by Homer (trans. Emily Wilson).

Travel back in time for a little insight into the worldview & values of the ancient Greeks. Fickle meddlesome gods, male honour, rampant war and liberal violence, slavery & female subjugation. Easy flowing translation, though I sometimes lost the rhythm.

#BookReview #Books #Bookstodon

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89d

Going to start this book today. Seems timely. The eBook is free.

Unbuild Walls: Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition

https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2213-unbuild-walls

#immigration #justice #ICE #bookstodon

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65d

I won a thing! Literary Titan gave Immortal Gifts an award!

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

Presenting my book’s latest title: Award Winner!

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92d

Like your magical fantasy mixed with justice?

50% of profits from The Witches of Portland ebook bundle—bought directly from me—will go toward people fighting for justice. First round of funds will go to Jail Support LA, which is providing bail money for people arrested in direct actions in Los Angeles.

The Witches of Portland: https://thorncoylebooks.com/products/the-witches-of-portland-complete-series-ebooks

#fantasy #books #bookstodon #lgbtq #antifa