This! Read @bschillace.brandyschillace.com's THE INTERMEDIARIES, a history of the world's first center for homosexual and transgender rights (in 1930s Berlin!). She'd be a fabulous guest on ZP's @boldpolitics.bsky.social podcast (she's the founder and host of @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social!).

Hay fever. Nut allergies. Eczema. Most of us are allergic to something, but what causes them & why do they seem to be getting worse? Join us as we chat live with medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail on the worst things allergy season can throw at you. 💙📚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD9F...

This is an accurate description (they did want to make Jews enemy number 1), but the Nazi also began with attacks of Hirschfeld’s Institute for gay & #trans people. Why? Because they are invested in white MALE (as defined by them) power and immigrants, minorities and #gender spectrums destabilize it

Are you in #London? I will be there Oct 16 in conversation with @cnlester.bsky.social about #trans #history and the Weimar era Institute built by Hirschfeld—we have always been, we will remain, we shall overcome 🏳️‍⚧️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandy-sch...

This is tonight, folks! Mary Roach on the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social! 7pm ET, here's the livestream link: 💙📚 🧪 #histsci www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLh...

🚨🚨🚨 TONIGHT! T-1.5 hours! 🚨🚨🚨

🚨This is not a drill 🚨 The one and only !!! MARY ROACH !!! will be back with us LIVE this Thursday (09/11) to give us a preview of her new book REPLACABLE YOU (out next week - 09/16!!)! Same Peculiar time (7 ET), same Peculiar place (youtube)

🚨This is not a drill 🚨 The one and only !!! MARY ROACH !!! will be back with us LIVE this Thursday (09/11) to give us a preview of her new book REPLACABLE YOU (out next week - 09/16!!)! Same Peculiar time (7 ET), same Peculiar place (youtube)

Today is a GREAT DAY to hear about @johnfugelsang.bsky.social new book at @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social podcast! #history #religion #humor and showing #MAGA pretenders what’s really in the book they claim to cherish. Check it out here or on your favorite platform: open.spotify.com/episode/2MkI...

Happy 13th Birthday to @charmingdisaster.bsky.social . Over the years, many reviews have highlighted their cabaret theatrics, vocal interplay, & witty deadpan into dark territory, as well as their captivating & playfully macabre performances. I a Patreon supporter! @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social

VIPs - don't forget to join us tomorrow! Everyone - Mark your calendars! Of you haven't heard, MARY ROACH will be back with us on Sept 11 to preview her new book (out Sept 16) REPLACABLE YOU! Make sure you're on our newsletter for all the deets

Welcome to THE LEAGUE OF LADY POISONERS! Lisa Perrin joins us to chat about more than 25 accused women poisoners, & the circumstances (& skill sets) that led them to lives of crime. This is a VIP-members event so make sure you're signed up! peculiarbookclub.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQI... 💙📚

Hey! Come listen to Sam Kelly on @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social talk about #history, his book, #autism, and the love of research! open.spotify.com/episode/6iK9...

Welcome to THE LEAGUE OF LADY POISONERS! Lisa Perrin joins us to chat about more than 25 accused women poisoners, & the circumstances (& skill sets) that led them to lives of crime. This is a VIP-members event so make sure you're signed up! peculiarbookclub.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQI... 💙📚

I’m inviting you to a club. It’s a #bookclub but so much more—a found family of friends who talk live to authors of peculiar books. And we have music, comedy, stop motion, cocktails. @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social —the website is same with a .com—see our past meetups: youtube.com/@peculiarboo...

This FRIDAY (note the day) Aug 15th we're back LIVE with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS: an intimate history of how we keep things close! Join us to chat LIVE with the author and your fellow peculiars about stashing, stowing, schlepping and carrying. 7 pm EST www.youtube.com/live/2LCMiqd...

This FRIDAY (note the day) Aug 15th we're back LIVE with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS: an intimate history of how we keep things close! Join us to chat LIVE with the author and your fellow peculiars about stashing, stowing, schlepping and carrying. 7 pm EST www.youtube.com/live/2LCMiqd...

Did you miss the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social podcast with Elizabeth Greenwood? You can catch it here! EVERYDAY INTUITION about going with your gut, women’s ‘senses’ and learning to trust yourself #books #women podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

BOOK TRAILER (#stopmotion by ME!) buy THE DEAD COME TO STAY today! Currently Amazon has the best price at $24! www.amazon.com/dp/133512187...

Podcast Alert! You ever hear the little voice in your head? The gut feeling? The intuition? Ever find that it is SMART and RIGHT? Join me for a chat with @elizabethgreenwood.bsky.social on @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... #books #book #podcast

@bschillace.brandyschillace.com's newest mystery THE DEAD COME TO STAY is out in the world TODAY!!! Give Jo Jones some love, and then give zany non-fiction a whirl with Hannah Carlson's Pockets so you're ready for our next live show on Friday Aug 15th!

I am an author of nonfiction (history of trans rights THE INTERMEDIARIES) and fiction featuring autistic protagonists (FRAMED WOMEN, DEAD COME TO STAY). There are few places where authors can reach readers directly and back again. This is one. My podcast/show @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social is another

We're busy, you're busy, so here's a PBC tl;dr: 1. Our next live show? Aug 15 (FRIDAY) with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS 2. Our PODCAST is bursting with new fiction and non-fiction! Murder! Archaeologists! Headaches! Mystery! 3. @bschillace.brandyschillace.com's new book comes out in ONE WEEK!

I'm excited that I'll be joining the Peculiar Book Club's 2026 season next spring to talk about NIGHTFARING: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness!

At the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social we always say “if you’re weird, you’re family.” I think I need to put an addendum: BE AS WEIRD AS POSSIBLE

We're busy, you're busy, so here's a PBC tl;dr: 1. Our next live show? Aug 15 (FRIDAY) with Hannah Carlson and POCKETS 2. Our PODCAST is bursting with new fiction and non-fiction! Murder! Archaeologists! Headaches! Mystery! 3. @bschillace.brandyschillace.com's new book comes out in ONE WEEK!

Love #weird #books? Love #science? Love chatting live with interesting #authors? Join the Peculiar Book Club & get access to all our free shows (available on our YouTube channel). PLUS, become a VIP member & get invites to special VIP events! 💙📚 For more info: www.peculiarbookclub.com

I reviewed @tomzellerjr.com upcoming book THE HEADACHE for @wsj.com —and I liked it so much that I invited him to do a podcast @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social —check out both! The review is below, and you can find the PBC pod on your fav platform! (Apple, Spotify, etc) www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

GUESS WHAT? I got a chance to catch up with NYT best seller Matt Goldman about his latest: THE MURDER SHOW On all podcast platforms for @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social (Apple pod below) #mystery #thriller podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Well lookie here; another great book from @bschillace.brandyschillace.com can be pre-ordered now! #Mysteries #autism The Dead Come to Stay

this was an excellent read

Today! 7 pm EST! 👇

The paperback of "Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind" just came out, and it's more vital than ever. I'll be joining @bschillace.brandyschillace.com for the Peculiar Book Club tomorrow 7/10 to talk about it! Join us at 3pm Pacific! www.youtube.com/live/zmqVYxU...

Tonight (July 10th) at 7pm ET, folks! @annaleen.bsky.social will talk about her book STORIES ARE WEAPONS with @bschillace.brandyschillace.com on the fabulous @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social! Join live - it's free! - to ask questions and enjoy the freewheeling comment stream with the Peculiars. 💙📚 🧪 🗃

Who's joining us THIS THURSDAY for this free, live author chat?

Best-selling author Annalee Newitz joins us to discuss the way STORIES have become WEAPONS. How have disinformation & propaganda evolved from military tactics deployed against foreign adversaries into tools in domestic culture wars? Join us for this free Live chat 💙📚 www.youtube.com/live/zmqVYxU...

It’s #MYSTERY time! Join the @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social in welcoming Elle Cosimano to our Peculiar Mystery Podcast! (On all platforms) #cozy #mystery #podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Hey #mystery lovers! Our @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social #podcast with Christopher Yates (about thriller Rabbit Club) is live! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Who's joining us for our LIVE event with @bschillace.brandyschillace.com? We know this is going to be a FANTASTIC discussion so don't miss out!

We're back on Thursday for a timely Pride month show with our very own founder and host @bschillace.brandyschillace.com (guest hosted by returning PBC author Eric Garcia!) and THE INTERMEDIARIES! Don't want to miss a show (or a cocktail!)? Find our newsletter, former shows, and other goodies 👇

Oh Hi! We'll be back soon with with Brandy and THE INTERMEDIARIES on June 26th! In the meantime: Find the podcast, newsletter, and our digital communities and become a VIP: peculiarbookclub.com Watch a show you might've missed (SIX SEASONS WORTH?!?!) for ~free~: www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBo...

Oh Hi! We'll be back soon with with Brandy and THE INTERMEDIARIES on June 26th! In the meantime: Find the podcast, newsletter, and our digital communities and become a VIP: peculiarbookclub.com Watch a show you might've missed (SIX SEASONS WORTH?!?!) for ~free~: www.youtube.com/c/PeculiarBo...

AUDIOBOOK! The audiobook for THE INTERMEDIARIES ( #transgender #history and #LGBTQ resistance against Nazi hate) is now on audio!! #pride #pridemonth 🏳️‍⚧️🧪📚🗃️ www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FB...

Book Trailer!! for THE DEAD COME TO STAY (which I made using construction paper, paint, tiny rivets, and stop motion photography... Exacto-knife for the win.) Pre-order now! Releases Aug 5! #Autistic amateur sleuth Jo Jones is BACK! #book #booktrailer #mystery www.harpercollins.com/products/the...

#Philadelphia #music #scicomm folks: the fab @charmingdisaster.bsky.social will be performing at the Science History Institute (my last lovely US book tour venue) on July 23rd! @sciencehistory.org Get tickets here (& catch their musical interludes of some episodes of @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social!)

Read my biography of Henri Bergson to find out about his philosophy of durée, his secret meeting with President Wilson during WWI, the experiments he and Pierre Curie conducted on an Italian medium, and why he caused the 1st traffic jam on Broadway! Order your copy here: linktr.ee/eherring

Okay #autism #ND #neurodivergent friends--do you know #booksellers? My new mystery novel, The Dead Come to Stay, hits shelves this August. It's up for the "indie next" and I’d be so grateful for votes (deadline on June 2)! Main character is #autistic (like me) with additional ♿rep and #LGBTQIA too

Catching up with back episodes of @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social - including a great double-author episode from 2022 with @annaleen.bsky.social talking about FOUR LOST CITIES and @colindickey.com talking about THE UNIDENTIFIED! 💙📚 🗃 #histsci 1/n www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGKk...

Looking for late-night entertainment? Why not check out @peculiarbookclub.bsky.social, the fabulous YouTube and podcast book club? Nonfiction on strange histories and science with a dash of movies & cosy murder mysteries on the side. I did a show last month! 💙📚 🧪 🗃 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ15...

Tap Dancing on Everest is a true survival story about the risks we take to become our most authentic selves. Join us as we chat Live with Mimi Zieman about her inspiring coming-of-age travel memoir. Free this Thursday! www.youtube.com/live/2t1BubJ...