Jacob Tender
@jacobtender.net
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And now it’s all this. Software guy, indy archivist, and Senior Librarian at
@hardcover.app
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pinned post!
I have established a presence. More me: 🌎 Blog:
https://jacobtender.net
🐘 Mastodon:
https://mastodon.social/@Tender
🍿 Letterboxd:
https://letterboxd.com/jacob
over 2 years ago
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Hardcover
about 10 hours ago
We’re excited to share Your Hardcover 2025 Wrapped! 💙📚 It’s a fun look back at your highlights from the year – your top reads, reading formats, top genres and moods, most active months, hidden gems, controversial takes and more.
hardcover.app/blog/your-ha...
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I was reminded today of a Christmas tune I penned years ago. It’s a parody of an Old Best Friend song and sung by Old Best Friend (
@mikecomite.bsky.social
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banthafodderfm.bandcamp.com/track/things...
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Things That I Buy, by Bantha Fodder Podcast
track by Bantha Fodder Podcast
https://banthafodderfm.bandcamp.com/track/things-that-i-buy
8 days ago
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Kliph Nesteroff
18 days ago
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I’ve hardened myself to a lot of the news over the last few years, letting most of it sit near the surface to simmer. Maybe I’m softened up from an emotional double feature at the movies today but tonight’s headlines broke through.
18 days ago
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Chris Geidner
18 days ago
Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008. Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
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What is there to say? I’m gutted by the loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. He made this floating hunk of space rock a better place with every ounce of creativity and influence he had.
18 days ago
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Every year,
@emilyhughes.bsky.social
publishes a massive calendar of releases in horror literature for the upcoming year. The list for 2026 is massive.
readjumpscares.com/2025/12/05/t...
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The 2026 Horror List & Other Year-End Miscellany
The 2026 horror list, a Horror for Weenies gift plug, and some podcasts.
https://readjumpscares.com/2025/12/05/the-2026-horror-list-other-year-end-miscellany/
24 days ago
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Michelle Buchman
25 days ago
Incredibly sad to hear Martin Parr, one of the great documentary photographers of our time, has passed away at 73. Here’s a few of my favorite works by him, he was so good at composition and his beautiful use of color and macro lenses.
www.1854.photography/2025/12/mart...
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Hardcover
about 1 month ago
There are still a few days left for our Project Hail Mary giveaway! Our thanks to
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel. Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
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Happy to be involved in this project with such a great team and community surrounding it. Join us before 100k?
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about 2 months ago
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NPR
2 months ago
Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
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This horror genre is scary as folk – and perfect October viewing
Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
https://n.pr/434sbUU
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John Bull
3 months ago
It's kinda cool that Gary Larson is doing new cartoons because he picked up a digital tablet, taught himself how to use it, and it made him love drawing again.
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
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New Work by Gary Larson | TheFarSide.com
Get an exclusive look at brand new cartoons and artwork from cartoonist Gary Larson, creator of the iconic comic strip The Far Side®.
https://www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
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derek van vliet
3 months ago
lots of people know Łink from what he did to promote alt text usage here. this tip about pretending you’re describing an image over the phone has been burned in my brain since i saw it
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Summer is basically over but I’m not giving up my back porch and Sunflower Kolsch until I have to.
3 months ago
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The Spaceshipper 🚀
3 months ago
American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor Dan O'Bannon (1946-2009) was born 79 years ago today.
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Hardcover
3 months ago
The Booker Prize shortlist is here! The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10. One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted! Track all the contenders on Hardcover:
hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
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I’m gutted. Robert Redford is one of the greats of all time. What a guy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/movies/robert-redford-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
4 months ago
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Philomena, meet Sam.
youtube.com/watch?v=_Nii...
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How to Know Nothing About Art with Sam Campbell and Verity Babbs
YouTube video by Affordable Art Fair
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Niia_HA-uQ
4 months ago
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@falcon.nerdcatcafe.com
I was snooping your site after seeing your recent posts about Hardcover and found your “how I use Letterboxd tags” post. I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
4 months ago
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Wallace Polsom
4 months ago
Four issues of Fantastic Adventures with cover art by J. Allen St. John.
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One Foot Tsunami
4 months ago
The Subway Is Not Scary
https://onefoottsunami.com/2025/09/02/the-subway-is-not-scary/
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Adam Fortuna
4 months ago
Are you a product manager who loves books? I’d love to work with you! Hardcover is looking for 2 PMs to join nights and weekends for equity (as all of us are) to build the best social network and community for readers. 💙📚
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We're looking for a new Product Manager at
@hardcover.app
! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
hardcover.app/pages/roles
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Hardcover Open Roles
Join the Hardcover team! Here are open roles for people who want to help.
https://hardcover.app/pages/roles
4 months ago
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Mark Sutter: Author
4 months ago
The Hidden Thaumaturge is ready! Here’s a blog post detailing the different formats and links to buy them! Really hope you enjoy it!
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
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The Hidden Thaumaturge is AVAILABLE NOW
The evil EMPEROR ARGUS took control of the galaxy over 3,000 years ago. Only a small Chain of worlds remains free thanks to the Legendary THAUMATURGE Artur, who set off a device that created THE NULL,...
https://marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden-thaumaturge-is-available-now
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Hardcover
4 months ago
Ever crave a book that matches your exact mood? With Hardcover’s Browse by Moods feature, find the perfect book for the feeling you're looking for. Explore on our app now!
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I often wonder what this song could have become.
youtube.com/watch?v=sQqh...
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Jeff Buckley - All Flowers in Time Bend Towards the Sun (Live at Selina's)
YouTube video by campanocorp
https://youtube.com/watch?v=sQqh7iQ64NY
4 months ago
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It’s been a week for sad, angry, disappointed, and superstitious men.
#FourLastWatched
#LetterboxdFriday
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4 months ago
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My most anticipated Criterion Release yet this year.
youtu.be/fu3iQLnforw?...
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Eclipse Series 47: Abbas Kiarostami — Early Shorts and Features Trailer
YouTube video by CRITERION
https://youtu.be/fu3iQLnforw?si=_OAKTPGBG5YdQfwI
5 months ago
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DavidDiamondLA
5 months ago
Just discovered
@hardcover.app
thanks to
@jacobtender.net
. Because, of course I want another book tracking app! As he said, it's like Letterboxd, but for books! 📚🥳
#filmsky
#booksky
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I’m two episodes deep into Alien: Earth and very overwhelmed.
5 months ago
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Mythopoeia is a subgenre of speculative fiction where the author develops fictionalized or artificial mythology. This year, The Mythopoeic Society honors
@franceshardinge.bsky.social
,
@amiekaufman.bsky.social
, Minsoo Kang, & Stefan Ekman!
hardcover.app/@liashl/list...
@mythsoc.bsky.social
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Winners of the 2025 Mythopoeic Awards (announced August, 2025) 6 books by Lia
Mythopoeia is a subgenre of speculative fiction where the author develops fictionalized or artificial mythology. The Mythopoeic Society honors authors in this space each year. Acknowledged masters…
https://hardcover.app/@liashl/lists/winners-of-the-2025-mythopoeic-awards-announced-august-2025
5 months ago
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Hardcover
5 months ago
Late Summer reads for fans of (fictional) myth and legend! Earlier this month, the Mythopoeic Society announced the winners of its 2025 awards. Click through the images to check out the winners, then track the books and share your thoughts with us on Hardcover!
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I was only expecting a single today from Dijon, not an entire record!
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Baby - Album by Dijon - Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 12 Songs
https://music.apple.com/us/album/baby/1832337743
5 months ago
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Hardcover
5 months ago
Science fiction fans, the time is nearly here! The 2025 Hugo Awards will be presented Saturday August 16th, at Seattle WorldCon! Check out the complete list of the contenders:
seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-aw...
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2025 Hugo Award Finalists
Seattle Worldcon 2025, the 83 World Science Fiction Convention is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2025 Hugo Awards, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, and Astounding Award for Best…
https://seattlein2025.org/wsfs/hugo-awards/2025-hugo-award-finalists/
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nilay patel
5 months ago
This is actually the big rethink-the-car push the legacy automakers needed to have to compete with Tesla, not just slapping iPads in the dashboard. Exciting stuff
www.theverge.com/ford-motor-c...
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Ford reveals breakthrough process for lower priced EVs
The assembly process will require more automation and fewer workers.
https://www.theverge.com/ford-motor-company/757243/ford-ev-truck-breakthrough-model-t
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I'm very excited to announce that I've joined the team at
@hardcover.app
as Senior Librarian!
jacobtender.net/blog/shelf-i...
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Shelf-Improvement: Joining Hardcover
When I got back into reading in April, I decided to look around for a reading tracker. I found [Hardcover](https://hardcover.app/@Tender?referrer_id=8753 "Hardcover"), then ended up joining the team!
https://jacobtender.net/blog/shelf-improvement-joining-hardcover/
5 months ago
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Hardcover
5 months ago
Join us tonight to chat about Community features live! Adam will be sharing our progress on this focus so far, and we'll have a live discussion looking for feedback on how we can create the type of community organized platform readers have always wanted. 💙📚
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I went to the local book store today and, while I was looking at a deluxe hardcover copy of Batman: Hush, I kid you not, a bat appeared out of nowhere and started flying around the shop.
5 months ago
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Big new music day! 17 new Hayley Williams tracks are available on her website. Code: 21G_y+dQQE(9v#Os
www.hayleywilliams.net
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Hayley Williams
Welcome to Hayley's corner of the internet. Go ahead and click around. Lose yourself a little.
https://www.hayleywilliams.net/
5 months ago
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Oh my God.
deadline.com/2025/06/spac...
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Bill Pullman & Rick Moranis Returning For New ‘Spaceballs’; Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman Also Set – The Dish
'Spaceballs 2' is bringing back Rick Moranis and Bill Pullman, enlisting Keke Palmer to star alongside the original cast members, sources say.
https://deadline.com/2025/06/spaceballs-2-casts-rick-moranis-bill-pullman-keke-palmer-1236431204/
7 months ago
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What? A new blog post? Who does this guy think he is? I bought a Kobo e-reader. Here's the story behind that and some tips on getting the most out of it.
jacobtender.net/blog/customi...
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Customizing my Kobo Clara BW
I resolved to read more books this year. For the last two years, I’ve set myself an extremely modest goal of 3 books In 12 months. For the last two years, I’ve failed. This year, I’ve exceeded my own ...
https://jacobtender.net/blog/customizing-my-kobo-clara-bw/
7 months ago
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Mike Mills directs Saoirse Ronan in a new music video for the Talking Heads classic "Psycho Killer"
youtu.be/CJ54eImz88w
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Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Video)
YouTube video by Talking Heads
https://youtu.be/CJ54eImz88w
7 months ago
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My cousin Emily has written her first short film and is looking to film it this summer in her home town as a proof of concept for a feature. Read the details and consider donating. It’s a modest goal and she’s halfway there!
igg.me/at/imonly27/
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I’m Only 27
A proof of concept exploring grief, sibling relationships & "proving" you are not behind in life. | Check out 'I’m Only 27' on Indiegogo.
https://igg.me/at/imonly27/x#/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf-iAW9WcNgHPy7mdSlvhhroTB76pnNmkPCjy0ILLKuuuofoGuJbgDPe_7Tmw_aem_IH6d1HFkgorZn2kq4Rr2iA
7 months ago
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Alex Garland makes another distinctly compelling and grounded American picture with a decidedly not-American cast. My review:
boxd.it/9ROjJXo
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A ★★★★ review of Warfare (2025)
What does it say about the state of American dramatic arts when a movie such as this is carried almost entirely by young English blokes and one Indigenous Canadian? Don’t get me wrong, this cast rocks...
https://boxd.it/9ROjJX
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Lisa Ko
8 months ago
The AI book list and general enshittification reminded me that I've been credited as blurbing hundreds of books I never have, including books by Patti Smith, Amy Tan, Sidney Sheldon, Joyce Maynard, and Elmore Leonard? And I can't get these fake blurbs taken off publisher and bookstore websites?
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In late ‘23, while grappling w/ the illness that would take my Grandmother’s life a few short months later, I started compiling every visit to the @Criterion Closet in the form of @letterboxd lists. 360+ lists later, the account I made to do this just hit 10K followers.
letterboxd.com/closetpicks/
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Criterion Closet Picks’s profile
Criterion Closet Picks uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 136 films watched. Favorites: A Woman Under the Influence (1974), 8½ (1963), Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), In the Mood for Love (2000...
https://letterboxd.com/closetpicks/
7 months ago
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I’ve been making an effort this year to read more. I warmed up with some graphic novels. Mostly
@boom-studios.com
titles. Next, sci-fi/fantasy. Now a daily habit, I’m tracking my reads on
@hardcover.app
, an Amazon-free (and soon open source) GoodReads alternative.
hardcover.app/@Tender?refe...
7 months ago
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Not what I was expecting for season 50 and not a particularly interesting cast—apart from Rick Devins and Mike White of course. My impression of Colby last time was that he didn't really want to be there. I hope to see a different side of him the 4th time around.
tvline.com/lists/surviv...
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Survivor 50 Cast Includes Legends Cirie and Ozzy, White Lotus Boss Mike White and 2 Former Winners — View Official Roster
Enough of the rumors already! Here is the OFFICIAL Survivor 50 cast list — who are you most surprised to see back?
https://tvline.com/lists/survivor-50-cast-list-announcement-mike-white-cirie-ozzy/genevieve-mushaluk-2/
7 months ago
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Two days with a
@usetrmnl.com
and I’ve already cobbled together a private use plugin to show off a
@letterboxd.social
profile’s most relevant stats. I plan to clean up the metrics a little more to make room for a 4-poster display with the options of: Top 4, Last 4, or 4 random watchlist items.
8 months ago
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