You are welcome here if you say the right words, think the right thoughts, and have the right values. This country was founded and populated by people fleeing that sort of government thought policing.

Reading books tends to involve two cognitive processes that could create a survival advantage. First, it promotes cognitive engagement as the reader connects to the material. Second, books promote empathy, social perception, and emotional intelligence, processes promoting greater survival.

"The change ... mandates public libraries to relocate or fully remove 'any materials regarding transgender procedures, gender ideology, or the concept of more than two biological genders' on the basis that they are 'inappropriate' for children and teens." #libraries #FreedomToRead #bannedbooks

"When you read an engaging book, your brain doesn’t just process words; it simulates the experiences they evoke ... That’s why reading about a chase scene can make your heart race, or why a well-written love story can feel physically warm." 📖 #reading #books #indiebookstores #libraries

As a former "Semi-Native" Coloradan (Jeffco, 18 years), I'm always happy to give Summit County Libraries‬ a nod. Proving there's more to a library than books. #libraries #librarians

Passing this on to sci-fi and fantasy readers: In case you missed the live event, there's an archive of previous events (link below)👇 #SciFiReaders #FantasyReaders #indiebookstores #libraries

PSA - just passin' it on ... #libraries #librarians (no affiliation) In case you needed one, another reason to visit your local library - they do events like this. This is a virtual event - follow the link for more info and links to previous event (Youtube) 👇

"A Jackson County Circuit Court judge struck down a state law criminalizing school employees for supplying “sexually explicit material” to students, ruling it unconstitutionally vague and overbroad ..." #FreedomToRead #libraries #librarians

Passing this along ... (no affiliation) I took a peek and found it quite good; I'll have a block of time later today to read it through.

The Administration keeps chipping away at public lands (that belong to you and me) in order to monetize and privatize them to feed corporate greed. #SavePublicLands #SaveOurParks

The freedom to read includes the freedom to choose which medium(s) you prefer. I read physical books - that's my personal choice, my wife uses a Kindle. I read books, magazines, and the fine print on cereal boxes. Some people are just unhappy trolls trying to drag anyone else down. Be you. 🌎☮️

Just passing this along ... (not affiliated) "Gabrielle Mullarkey has just released her fourth novel, 'The Ones Who Never Left', a gothic chiller to read with the lights on."

I did manage to do the last item (personal library).

You don't have to be a writer to enjoy these teasing tidbits, these tiny tales. All you need is a little imagination. You remember imagination, don't you? Or did you burn it on the way to adulthood? Follow the flame.

Book Review: "Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It" by Cory Doctorow Part book review, part social commentary. As a bookseller and retired software engineer, this seemed a cogent combination to me. A lengthy but worthwhile read newrepublic.com/article/2027...

Just passing this along for the Mystery buffs in the crowd: Mysterious Bookshop Highlights & Shoutouts (follow the link) 👇 Happy reading! #indiebookstores #FreedomToRead

A nod to Endless Wonders Books "We are a trans, queer, and neurodivergent-owned bookshop in Portland, OR. We exclusively feature books by and about people from historically underrepresented communities with a mission to help readers expand their worldviews and increase community engagement."

"A trip to a local bookshop is a present in itself" I know that shopping at A**zon is a fast and easy way to fund Jeff Bezos' newest yacht. Your friendly local independent bookstore would welcome the opportunity to serve your shopping needs, and your money would stay in your community #BoycottAmazon

A Sample of Lost Sixties Fiction (courtesy of Neglected Books)📖 "... a fair number of books that have since been [swept] under the rug and forgotten, and I wanted to take a few minutes to mention some of these, in hopes that one or more will catch the interest of a by-passer and be rediscovered."

Book Review: "Planning Miracles: How to Prevent Future Pandemics" by Jon Cohen 📖 (Washington Independent Review of Books‬) “Viruses do not care about borders…But humans, when it comes to protecting their own communities from pandemics, care about them too much.” #Covid19 #pandemic #superbug

I am currently working through Seneca's "Letters from a Stoic", and finding much that applies to the current moment. It was once said, "Gold is where you find it." It seems to be the same can be said of Truth.

Colorado's own Summit County Libraries‬ ‪has been compiling a list of libraries across this country. 📖 Please assist in this worthwhile endeavor! Follow this thread to see what states you might be able to help with ... #libraries #librarians #indiebookstores

Some thoughts on the role of booksellers, courtesy of The Haunted Bookshop‬ @bookshopghost.bsky.social It's a detailed thread, worth the read for anyone interested in books and their impact on society. #indiebooksellers #libraries #librarians #readers

Whether you are a collector or just a casual reader, some tips for prolonging the life of your books ... for physical books that is. Of course. www.biblio.com/book-collect... #bibliophile #indiebookstores #readers #Biblio #bookcollectors

When every book has been hand-selected, hand-graded, hand-inventoried and hand-packed ... yes, you become attached. Pre-owned books have histories of their own as well. #indiebookstores

When subtle suggestion fails ...

"Launched in 1988 as National Adoption Month, the initiative has been rebranded by adoptees to center our voices and to counter the self-serving narratives of private adoption agencies, religious groups, and adoptive parents." A list of adoptee-authored books: (follow link) 👇

I know there are MANY indie artists here, I follow several, and enjoy your work. TY! I happen to like Angela's style, and can vouch for the quality. www.redbubble.com/people/Angel... Please support independent sellers and artists. #indieartists #indieauthors #indiebookstores #indiepublishers 🌎☮️💗

Amazon's profits go to buying yachts for Bezos and supporting King Tiny Hands. Independent bookstore profits (if there are any!) go back into their community. Support #indiebookstores and the #FreedomToRead #libraries #librarians

It's the People's House, not the Orange King's palace.

I don't think Angela will object if I co-op her suggestions - a change of genre is as good as a feast. When reality bites too hard, I dig into my YA section to remind myself of the things that matter - friendship, family, and doing the right thing. Read on! #indiebookstores

Added a link to an interview with the author, Melissa Moschella. undpress.nd.edu/blog/2025/03...

"The books on this seasonal list represent just a handful of the 22,810 instances of book bans in U.S. public schools since 2021 ... This widespread removal of books is more chilling than anything the most banned author of the 2024-2025 school year, Stephen King, ever conjured in his stories."

"Black history is something that you are thinking about, even in trying not to think about it. It’s interwoven into our world, and our students and young people deserve to grapple with things in their complexity ..." #FreedomToRead #RightToLearn

Two things: 1) This should SO go viral! 2) This needs to happen across the country. 🌎☮️

"The money will go to organizations that award fellowships, host writers' retreats and residencies, host book events, publish translated literature and more. There will be an open call starting on November 10 for grant applications." #authors #readers #writers #libraries

Support the freedom to read, and the right to learn. 📖 #indiebookstores #libraries #bibliophile

A bargain for ebook readers! #indiebookstore #FreedomToRead

Support the freedom to read

A little bookish humor. #indiebookstore

"Organizers at Utah’s Weber State University canceled a two-day conference on censorship after the administration claimed that they risked running afoul of a state law unless the event itself was censored." #FreedomOfSpeech

“The scale of book removals across schools for military families in response to edicts from the White House is a further escalation of the book banning crisis and comes on the heels of four years of coordinated efforts to suppress and restrict reading material ... " #FreedomToRead #bannedbooks

I don't do e-books, so I'll pass ... but I will pass it on. 📖 (Nothing wrong with e-books, just my personal preference) #arcreaders #scifi #satire

Think it's about time to give this a bump ...

Eleanor Roosevelt was a staunch defender of the freedom to read, and the right to learn. 📖 #FreedomToRead #libraries #librarians #FirstAmendment

Support your local library and the freedom to read.

THIS is the kind of legacy that all should be trying to leave. On the scale that is appropriate to your means, of course. Pay it forward. #Libraries and #librarians make a difference.

Support independent artists in all mediums. #indieartists Read more books! #FreedomToRead #indiebookstores

"... the idea of 'our war' and the 'people’s war' left out groups who were 'abandoned, denationalized and demilitarized.' America, he notes, was also at war with itself over race, as African American soldiers were called upon to defend the kind of democracy they lacked at home."

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