Good morning. Quite an odd mix of holidays today. National Boyfriend Day (I’ll pass) World Smile Day Virus Appreciation Day (I guess it was inevitable) National Body Language Day Celebrate however you see fit! Enjoy. 😊

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Boston, here I come! On Monday, Oct. 6 at 6:30pm, I'll be in conversation with the amazing Maureen Corrigan of @npr.org at the Patrick Lyndon School and hosted by the @bpl.boston.gov! Come on down and join the fun! bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68cc7...

Well beyond what we as a democracy-loving people can tolerate.

Eggs sold in two states have been urgently recalled over fears of deadly bacteria. Black Sheep Egg Company of Arkansas has voluntarily recalled its 12-count and 18-count cartons of Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs after health authorities detected salmonella contamination at a processing site.

Yes, 19. That is how many of my books Anthropic used to train its AI model. Thank you, Authors Guild, for publishing the complete list on their brand new settlement page. #ai @doubledaybooks.bsky.social @authorsguild.org

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RIP

Blue states should not be sending money to the federal government. We should not be funding this madman’s administration.

@chrisbohjalian.bsky.social How was your class?

PEN America warns of rise in books 'systematically removed from school libraries' www.npr.org/2025/10/01/n... #booksky #bannedbooks

I don't know about the rest of you, but in this economy, it's now the 12-second rule.

A reader today told me this was her “favorite serial killer” novel. I blushed. #spookyseason #italy #florence #thriller

May your fast be easy

Nice job, Yankees.

G'mar chatima tova

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Depends on the sibling. @mvpkate.bsky.social is safe.

You’re already extra charming.

Sounds good.

So cute. 🥰

Publix is facing backlash and boycott calls after withdrawing as the exclusive sponsor for Black Book Bash in Jacksonville just days before the event. Publix had been positioned as the title sponsor, but organizers say the company abruptly pulled out, citing the political climate. BYCOTT Publix😡

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In any other country, if federal agents fired upon journalists when unprovoked — what would we call it? If federal agents marched down streets demanding papers — what would we say? Authoritarianism — let’s not pretend it’s something else when it happens in our American cities.

Today’s holidays- National Coffee Day National Biscotti Day World Heart Day Something for everyone!

Just a reminder.

“Tony Blair Could Run Gaza,” is not a headline I ever expected.

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The Jackal’s Mistress was the best!!

Weaponizing the DOJ against your political enemies doesn’t make America great. It makes us just like all the lawless, autocratic nations we never wanted to be.

Tell me it’s “Selective Prosecution” w/o using the phrase “Selective Prosecution.”

DECEMBER 13 • 10am–6pm Join Barry and his friends for amazing art, friends, snack food, and good times! www.barryperez.com/studio-show-...