What a gripping, heart wrenching novel from Charlotte McConaghy. Glad I decided to lug it with me over to Italy. Unforgettable. Brilliant.

Oh my gosh, what a book. When I first started reading Christopher Bollen's HAVOC, I thought someone foisted this Bertie-Wooster-like delight onto me as a thriller. But then it became Jeeves meets American Psycho, and I truly became smitten. I absolutely LOVE this deliciously dark, dark book.

Still House Plants last night in Los Angeles. I have wanted to see them live for a very long time. What a blast.

Last week I read a brand-new book that was so awful I was afraid I wouldn't read again. Then I picked up THE NIGHT GUEST by Hidur Knútsdóttir and it saved me. An absolute ace of a thriller/horror like nothing else out there. @hildur.bsky.social

been waiting for this one for a long, long time

Found a hardback copy of Grasshopper Jungle by @marburyjack.bsky.social to replace the one I gave to a friend 😁

someone please tell parade that I no longer exist.

Over the years I have been gifted some pretty incredible fan art. This is one of my favorites. Mad praise for whoever created this.

The dissatisfied face of someone who can’t go outside because I don’t want her to get bird flu.

hi. just poppin in to be a little bitch

I love my cat so much. But to be honest, nobody else does; she’s such a prick, so I totally get it. This is the most important work pets can do for our souls.

My Best Albums of 2024. Overall best goes to Romance, by Fontaines D.C.—all bangers and no mash. Also,MJ Lenderman, This Is Lorelei, Still House Plants, Sturgill Simpson, The Cure, Mount Eerie, A Place For Owls, Adrianne Lenker.

A very small victory: In the past 18 months, Lufthansa has lost my luggage on two out of two flights. Dealing with them was utterly exhausting; like their strategy is totally based on getting people to give up. My foul mouth and I have finally prevailed. Go to hell, Lufthansa. Don’t bring luggage.

My Best Books of 2024--all of them absolutely spectacular and original. THE HEART IN WINTER by Kevin Barry; BEAUTYLAND by Marie-Helene Bertino; PARASOL AGAINST THE AXE by Helen Oyeyemi.

My favorite book tattoo, inspired by Kurt and @marburyjack.bsky.social #soitgoes #grasshopperjungle #slaughterhousefive

I’m so happy to welcome all the new people here. I will always be grateful to the person (whom I’m a ridiculous fanboy of) who sent me an invite code way back when. JSYK. I have undocumented friends. I will go to the streets for them. I post pictures and stuff about books and music. And my mean cat.

a tree last night

She’s looking at holiday lights.

One of the things that helped me get through this weekend was a re-reading Andrew Smith's Grasshopper Jungle. I'm so in love with his books. Thanks @marburyjack.bsky.social!

hey @aplaceforowls.bsky.social i preordered the next album and the first two singles are incredible but i’m over in europe so it’s confusing when the new single is dropping today or tomorrow or what can you please explain time zones because trying to watch baseball here sucks

when life gives you lemons, make limoncello

Last 4 albums I listened to. What are yours? (Mk.gee, This Is Lorelei, Still House Plants, Wednesday)

Gluten-free lemon blackberry bread. A+

How to weed-whack on a gorgeous day in Southern California.

I’m a big fan of Helen Oyeyemi. Nobody (NOBODY!!!) writes like she does. This book is absolutely perfect. Pure joy, immersive, funny as all hell. PARASOL AGAINST THE AXE by Helen Oyeyemi. My favorite book of 2024 so far, and my favorite Oyeyemi novel. *chef’s kiss*

it's caturday and heads will be shmooshed

Fire in the Taco Bell!

This is the first photo I took in 2024, a bobcat who lives in the hills behind my house. I know exactly where she lives, but she always disappears when I try to get a picture. Today I mesmerized her by telling her she's pretty in my Ultra-High-Pitched-Kitty-Voice™ and she was momentarily intoxicated

This is a beautiful little book. Originally called Lo Stralisco; one of the most popular children's books in Italy. There aren't strict kids' categories in Italy, but this is a lovely story for all ages; about a painter hired to decorate the interior walls of a sick child's room. GLOWRUSHES.

it's the four-wheel version of a pluralizing apostrophe

This is the queen of the house, born under our bed 20 years ago. Eve is the best cat ever: conquer of all the rodents, fighter of rattlesnakes. She’s not feeling well tonight.

Look who showed up making this place even sunnier: @as-king.bsky.social

Remarkable, poetic, gut-wrenching, musical prose that almost sings from the pages—this is SMALL WORLDS by Caleb Azumah Nelson, by far one of the best novels I’ve read in 2023. Also, someone please post a comprehensive playlist of all the great music in the book.

Last night, Teragram Ballroom, Los Angeles: Youth Lagoon (Trevor Powers) delivered a scorching performance of HEAVEN IS A JUNKYARD, and many of Youth Lagoon’s compositions going back to 2011’s THE YEAR OF HIBERNATION. Fantastic show.

This is one of the best books I’ve read this year. Honestly.

The last sunset of summer.

This is Eve, who was born under my bed 16 years ago.

For the BlueSky book people out there: WHALEFALL by Daniel Kraus is absolutely masterful storytelling. One hell of a great book. Outstanding in every way: thrilling, emotional, perplexing, wondrous, and terrifying. (I think this is marketed for adults, but it is pure YA. YA librarians: READ THIS.)

Tiny baby dragon in my hand.

a couple mule deer keeping eyes on me from up on the ridge this morning.

For International Cat Day, my narwhal kitty, Shadow, and his incredible nartooth. It grew that way; don’t judge his difference.

My cat, named Sheena Is A Punk Rocker. I haven’t been home in more than a month and I wish I’d have brought her along with me. I happily accept the blood she will draw from me when I go back to the States. She’s a total badass and I miss her. 😢❤️

Good night

Happy birthday @vycaulfield.bsky.social and thank you for giving us the best album of 2023. I’VE SEEN A WAY fom @mandyindiana.bsky.social

Of course I played with this street cat, who was lounging here at Tor Cucherna.

If you enjoy my posts, you might enjoy my gothic novella THE ATROCITIES. I can't afford advertising, so any retweets would be a colossal help. THE ATROCITIES is a Shirley Jackson Award-nominated book, and I put my heart into it. amzn.to/41NTErk

In any time zone, I’m always here for cats.

@butucancallmez.bsky.social Nice! The best people are showing up here lately. Waves and says hi from Italy!!!

Took my best friend away for a few days.

I like it here and I don’t think a mega corp Twitter clone can kill spaces like these. There is a high level of original thought and engagement, people care about each other and maintain a strong space minimizing bad faith, harassment, and disinfo, which lets people be themselves & build community