those of us who have lived our entire lives wanting to die (see: BETTER by @ariannarebolini.bsky.social, out now wherever books are sold!) find this kind of death denialism FASCINATING, but pitiable. at least I do. but I’m kind of an asshole.

When a brief excerpt about young Zohran Mamdani in a 2002 profile of his mother started spreading, I couldn't stop thinking about one of the descriptors: well-loved. What does a well-loved child(hood) do for a future? And what does love do for a campaign? www.ariannarebolini.com/zohran-mamda...

Such an honor to talk to @ariannarebolini.bsky.social about her memoir Better, what it means to be “healed,” and the craft of writing about real life.

“Writing about Theo was—is—painful because it’s a distillation of my general anxiety, and at times shame, in turning my life into content.” @ariannarebolini.bsky.social on being both a parent and a memoirist.

🧵 Tomorrow is the pub date for @ariannarebolini.bsky.social's BETTER: A Memoir About Wanting to Die. So today is the last day you can pre-order. I suggest you do that from Bookshop. bookshop.org/p/books/bett...

Friends, this book is essential.

BETTER book launch is in ~3 hours, and there's more to come! Here's info on giveaways, a preorder sale, events, and also three of the best books I've read recently. www.ariannarebolini.com/giveaways-pr...

physical or digital, there's a 25% discount that applies if you preorder the next book on your TBR list at B&N.com today! and because I am a Forever Bookseller, may I offer a recommendation: BETTER by @ariannarebolini.bsky.social (out next Tuesday, 4/29!) is kind of the perfect book for this moment:

I'm thrilled I can share this excerpt from @ariannarebolini.bsky.social's upcoming memoir, Better. www.thecut.com/article/can-...

This is a fascinating and harrowing post (esp. if you’re interested in the history of fascism & anti-fascism in the PNW). Fellow alumni might find this Reed Magazine article on the college’s NPA event … interesting too: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin....

The right wing woman is not insincere in her politics, but she *is* tactical: she believes that sexual and reproductive service to right wing men will earn her their protection, affection, and material support. She is wrong.

surprisingly intimidating to get back into the swing of twitter-style posting after years away. just posted and immediately deleted one that just said "how about milchik last night"

Astonishing crowd inside Manhattan Criminal Court two hours before Luigi Mangione’s follow-up appearance. Organized chaos, people are in cordoned-off gaggles down the full length of the hall, chatting casually. Feels reminiscent of fans waiting for a concert ticket line to open.

Good morning, I’m at the Luigi Mangione hearing today in Manhattan. There’s a truck with a digital billboard outside already. Protest planned for 1pm and hearing for 2:15pm. Will post updates!

how about milchik last night!!!!! GROW.

ok ok really this time

A call-out! I'm on a committee to revitalize PS88Q's library & we're considering public events to get people psyched about its existence in general. If any children's pubs might be interested in doing readings/signings—you'd be handling the sales!— pleaseeee email (see bio!)

(I keep forgetting this place exists & I need to commit to using it)

New Stacked Up! Long awaited "There There" followup, a fox spirit revenge mystery, a first-ever-pubbed story collection from a singular Black voice lost too soon & a 1978 novel that reminded me how fun reading can be. (Also: Hilderbrand hive rise up) www.bustle.com/entertainmen...

December Bustle column is up! www.bustle.com/entertainmen...

I did a very quick roundup of some of the best books that are part of @librofm.bsky.social & Bookshop dot org sales! readinghabits.substack.com/p/f1d8363e-f...

Last year I bought a Kobo to cut the last strings tying me to Bezos (at least of those I have control over) and I have to say it uh.... has not been going well.... Does anyone have experience getting EPUBs and PDFs on a Kobo without trying like ten different cables and losing their minds???

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