My baby is out in the world! 🧡🧡

Happy Saturday, y’all. We can all only wish to be as cool as the Cobra.

Did they arrive, @rboomhower.bsky.social?

This paragraph, man. Yikes. History truly repeats itself.

I’m doing a bit of work this morning. Not all is lost because between tasks I’m treating myself to this excellent #biography about Jacob Piatt Dunn, Jr. by @rboomhower.bsky.social.

Probably a niche read, but I’m thoroughly enjoying this offering from @baseballandlaw.bsky.social. Unfortunately, most of these HOFers are seldom discussed today. So far, my favorite essay has been about James Henry “Jim” O’Rourke (1850-1919). I think he and I would have gotten along just fine.

Today in the ARB: Stephen Mercado reviews “Tojo: The Rise and Fall of Japan’s Most Controversial World War II General” by Peter Mauch @harvardpress.bsky.social asianreviewofbooks.com/tojo-the-ris...

Current poetry read. It’s heavy. But oh so fabulous.

@rboomhower.bsky.social these are coming your way. Mailing them tomorrow.

This has just been bumped up toward the top of my “to buy” list. It sounds absolutely fascinating.

New bookshop alert! The Book Shop of Needham (MA) is having its grand opening today! And it’s packed with readers despite the “storm”. #indiebookshop #books #booksky #reading

”let’s see if we can get dudes to buy it”

How can I not fall in love with this story when it presents the perfect opening?

Possibly my favorite footnote of all time. I can hear Ozzy saying this…

Nothing makes an author happier than getting unexpected recognition. If you buy a copy I’ll inscribe it in a color crayon of your choice from the factory.

Currently reading

Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: “I want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”

I want to read all of these!

Happy New Year. We are so back. 😎 Discover our most anticipated new books—and enjoy a flash sale while it lasts: bit.ly/3YHTu4L

From snow tires to sneaker soles—from the first spark of fire to the frontiers of energy—friction is the invisible force that connects everyday life to man’s greatest achievements. Star tribologist Jennifer Vail delivers a spellbinding handbook to friction’s history and future: tinyurl.com/3md2x4v2

Antibiotic resistance is exploding in India. It's one of the most daunting public health challenges facing humanity. This sweeping analysis uncovers the causes of—and offers solutions to—the crisis. Coming March 10. Keep reading: bit.ly/4k5uE8O

A fascinating look at the demise of a once dominant company while also exploring the resurrection of one’s family history. @jwkropf.bsky.social blends business & local & personal histories into a stimulating narrative that encourages introspection. Change is the skeleton key to understanding.

Can a factory have a soul? This question has danced in my mind for years, @jwkropf.bsky.social. It’s a fantastic thought.

My boy & I #caturday

Please pre-order my meticulously muckraking book on mainstream evangelical masculinity. www.bloomsbury.com/us/erecting-...

Super bowl ad, indeed

This. This. This.

Leigh Brackett was one hell of a great Sci-Fi and Noir author. Leigh wrote the original script for The Empire Strikes Back. She wrote three of Howard Hawks’ toughest Westerns and co-wrote two of the best Raymond Chandler movies ever made. She was also Ray Bradbury’s best friend.

Revisiting this intriguing story from @jwkropf.bsky.social. Published by @uakronpress.bsky.social.

Devastating video accompanying this article 😭

A eulogy for the mass market paperback, "one of the most brilliant technologies in the history of the world."

A truly horrible occurrence. Thank you for all your words.

Thanks to everyone who came to White Whale Bookstore for the launch of @chrisbriem.bsky.social's “Beyond Steel”! Missed the event? There’s a new Q&A with the author in the @pghreviewofbooks.bsky.social: pghrev.com/christopher-...

Ian Frazier on the heroic chicken

Out Now! "Blood Vessels: Vigilante Violence in the American West" by Patrick T. Hoehne reframes the prevailing understanding of both the individual incidents of violent action and the larger history of vigilante violence in the antebellum United States. www.oupress.com/978080619610...

On 2/2/1921, Rep. Benjamin F. Welty (D-OH) called for a Congressional probe of Judge/Commissioner Landis. U.S. AG A. Mitchell Palmer said Landis was breaking no law in holding two posts. Welty then introduced a bill banning judges from paid nonjudicial work. #AttorneysintheBaseballHallofFame 13-14

I started with this one, and it’s fantastic!

Thank you @rboomhower.bsky.social! I look forward to reading this soon.

Helping the Other Team National Assn of Professional BB Leagues gave minor league catcher Angel Rodriguez an indefinite suspension on 2/3/1982 for tipping off opposing Latin American batters in Spanish of the next pitch, an allegation Rodriguez denied #BaseballandtheLaw Chp 2

Thank you @ksupress.bsky.social! A wonderful box of treasure awaited me when I came home from work today. I don’t quite know where to begin!

Reading audible for these strange bedfellows.

Worth the couple hours it took to read. I actually found myself snickering at many of the passages. My favorite parts were the inner monologues of R2-D2.

This

Current fiction reads

Current #nonfiction reads

Next up for #WoltjerFamilyBookClub Star Wars & Shakespeare…perfection!

This is next-level. Star Wars & Shakespeare & reader advisory.

Just finished & now currently reading

@msyingling.bsky.social I don’t often give you recommendations (because I’m too busy getting recommendations from your fed) but thought you might enjoy this offering from @janetsfox.bsky.social. It’s a truly splendid read.

#kidlit & #mglit I do hope that you read this book by @janetsfox.bsky.social. It’s quite simply an extraordinary story.