Tree rat!

Thrilled that my first new short story in several years, "Constellations," about astronauts crashlanding on a distant planet, has been published by the @technologyreview.com. Acquiring editor Rachel Cortland. Art by Rogan Brown. Free link to avoid the paywall: ter.li/r3tbrsgr

Started Tali Girls: A Novel of AfghanIstan, another read the world pick. It is Siamak Herawi’s first novel published in English, translated from Farsi by Sara Khalili. Narratives shift as Kowsar and her community grapple with drastic, swift change. What’s up #ThursdayBookChat? 📚💙

We aren't a big fan of the litmag rankings that are based on # of awards, mostly because most litmag awards aren't blind readings so we think it's mostly...well, we won't say.... Regardless, we like the Fish List far better! buff.ly/o6uua07

Having recently seen and loved her pioneering film Losing Ground, I was eager to start her rediscovered stories. These have such sharp points of view! Whatever Happened to Interracial Love, Kathleen Collins. Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth on this #ThursdayBookChat. 📚💙

Idk who needs to hear this, but reading before bed—not scrolling— is one of the best things you can do for yourself to end the night.

Photos from this morning's dog walk (before we get tornadoes or whatever else is threatening to kill us this muggy Monday morning).

ELECTRIC SHAMANS AT THE FESTIVAL OF THE SUN is one of our most anticipated releases of 2026! Read what @tobiascarroll.bsky.social has to say about it here: wordswithoutborders.org/read/article...

Bro out there strutting his colors and trying to get lucky!

Bookmail from Across the Pond via @blackwells.bsky.social #booksky 💙📚 #books #tbr

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/up...

2025 US/Canada Republic of Consciousness Small Press Prize (@usrofc.bsky.social) Winner: The Remembered Soldier by Anjet Daanje, translated by David McKay, published by New Vessel Press (@newvesselpress.bsky.social) #booksky 💙📚 #books #smallpresses #literature #bookprizes

Every time I visit the library, I try to read one poem (somewhat randomly) off the shelves. This was the most recent one... #poetry

Congrats to all the authors on the Gordon Burn Prize shortlist last night, and winner Maria Reva. A fine bash in Newcastle, catching up with some bona fide legends including the inimitable Sarah Hall and Richard Dawson.

How am I only learning about this now?!!

Monday's Multiple Book Cover Design Thread: STONE BLIND by NATALIE HAYNES #booksky 💙📚 #books #design

We are thrilled to reveal the 2026 #WomensPrize for Fiction longlist. 16 titles that showcase the profound force, resonance and scale of fiction writing: from tackling turbulent global issues to examining the intensely intimate. Discover the longlist here: youtu.be/fyPfDaHddLg

I'm on literature overload today... First, the Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize Shortlist announcement (see previous post), then the Women's Prize longlist, and I just received in the mail the book-of-the-month from the Republic of Consciousness Foundation!

2026 Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize Shortlist #booksky 💙📚 #books #smallpresses

2025 Shortlist for the US/Canada Republic of Consciousness Small Press Prize @usrofc.bsky.social #booksky 💙📚 #books #smallpresses #literature

Resources for designers I’ve built over the last decade. 1. brandarchive.xyz 2. bpando.org 3. logo-archive.org 4. logohistories.com 5. portalto.xyz #design #branding #graphicdesign #logos

A new report by @pressfreedom.bsky.social finds that 2025 was the deadliest year for journalists since it began documenting killings more than three decades ago. Israel was responsible for two-thirds of all press killings in both 2025 and 2024. Read the full report⬇️ cpj.org/special-repo...

Few life experiences feel as universal, across generations, as the pains and frustrations of trying to find clothes that fit. In our newest project we dive into the data about women's sizing chaos. pudding.cool/2026/02/wome...

I’m not even sure where I got this copy of Thus Spake Zarathustra, but I know I didn’t buy it. I can’t find a publishing date on it anywhere, but you can mail in the coupon on the back cover dust jacket and get another Modern Library Classic for $1.

Book mail this week from @dalkeyarchive.bsky.social !

This is a CAT checkpoint. Show me the most recent cat image on your phone.

Monday’s Multiple Book Cover Design Thread: The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead #booksky 💙📚 #books #design

Autocrats always set up an "enemy" to fight -- usually an imaginary enemy. Claims about “illegals voting” collapse under scrutiny. The Heritage Foundation documents 68 total non-citizen voting cases in 40+ years, but only ~10 involve undocumented immigrants 2019-07/Report_HeritageAnalysis_Final.pdf

The volume & geographic distribution of protest nationwide during year 1 of Trump's second term was extraordinary.

2026 Queen Mary Small Press Fiction Prize Longlist announced (formerly the Republic of Consciousness Prize) #booksky 💙📚 #books #smallpresses

Great advice for staying sane these days (courtesy of @drrachelbarr.bsky.social )... www.instagram.com/reel/DUZKAj1...

Countercurrent by Miles Johnston

Monday's Multiple Book Cover Design Thread: CANE by Jean Toomer #booksky💙📚 #books #design

Just announced by @weatherglassbooks.bsky.social … Winners of Weatherglass Novella Prize 2.0 - THE HYENA’S DAUGHTER by Jupiter Jones, published April 2026 - PINK SOAP by Anju Gaston, published June 2026 #booksky💙📚 #books #novellas #literaryprizes #smallpresses

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Starting Cordelia’s Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold, loaned me by @octopodiformes.bsky.social. 🤗It combines Shards of Honor and Barrayar, promising me exciting space adventure and intrigue! What are you reading or looking forward to this #ThursdayBookChat? 📚💙

Interactive Meida Bias Chart via @adfontesmedia.bsky.social #dataviz #bias #media #factchecking app.adfontesmedia.com/chart/intera...

Monday’s Multiple Book Cover Design Thread: The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa #booksky 💙📚 #books #design

Let's get trained up. #ICEOutforGood #ReininICE www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Two upcoming free opportunities in Maryland to watch The Librarians documentary: 1) In-person tonight (1/22) at 7pm EST at the Greenbelt Cinema (www.greenbeltcinema.org/movie/the-li...), or 2) 1/28, 7pm, Online if you register first: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

About to start Raceless: In Search of Family, Identity, and the Truth About Where I Belong, by Georgina Lawton. From a “color-blind” household upbringing and all-white community, Lawton seeks answers and belonging. What can you share this #ThursdayBookChat? 📚💙

I like that chia seeds hide in your teeth, and then later on, slither back out in slimy, engorged form.