Great selections of British Library Crime Classics by @carosbookcase.bsky.social!

I am ecstatic! After 14 years of looking, I finally found the name of my 2nd great grandmother, Bessie (Pulliam) Dalton’s father. His name was Joseph F. Lytle. I am ready to go down a rabbit hole of researching his ancestors. 😜 #genealogy

Did my 2nd great-grandfather leave his Civil War unit to see his family—or to help harvest crops? A Google NotebookLM video about Albert Hutchinson's service sparked new questions about a two-week absence in 1864. #Genealogy #CivilWar #FamilyHistory #NotebookLM #HeartlandGenealogy

Happy Summer Solstice, friends! ☀️ In celebration of the longest day of the year, I’m sharing my seasonal TBR. Grab a cuppa and get comfortable, because I’ve been very optimistic about how much one person can read in a season! 🤭📚

Got a new book by Michael C. Hardy. Looking forward to learning more about my ancestors’ involvement in the American Revolution. :) #genealogy #michaelchardy

My g. Granfather listed on Veterans Affairs Master Index, but no record of him serving. What is the best way to research this further? Thank you! #genealogy

Have you discovered family info written in a vintage children’s book? I was delighted to find this. #genealogy

Are we related? #genealogy www.familysearch.org/en/connect/8...

I started the reading what you own challenge except that I will only buy books that are hard to find in the wild. I was excited to find these books. I miss buying books. 😂 #booksky

I am starting a new book journal. 🤓 Do you book journal? #booksky #fountainpen

"Fairy tales, folk tales, stories from the oral tradition, are all of them the most vital connections we have with the imaginations of the ordinary men and women whose labour created our world." Angela Carter

Hey booksky friends- are you on twitter/x? If yes, is there a large book community on there? Thanks! #booksky

Many thanks @RaquelStecher for highlighting our March Hollywood star biographies by Sheridan Morley rereleases. #MarilynMonroe #AudreyHepburn #ElizabethTaylor #booksky www.outofthepastblog.com/2026/01/new-...

In today’s video I’m chatting about slow reading, slow living, conscious consumption, and getting myself organised (for once!). Perhaps it will inspire your own resolutions for the year ahead. ✨

List of American Mystery Classics authors who Otto Penzler knew personally during their lifetimes: Dorothy B. Hughes Ellery Queen Clayton Rawson Mignon G. Eberhart Stanley Ellin He also corresponded with John Dickson Carr, Vincent Starrett, Erle Stanley Gardner, Frances and Richard Lockridge, etc.

What I have been reading this weekend. What are you reading? #booksky

WWW Wednesday! JANUARY 7, 2026 - WHATMEREAD whatmeread.com/2026/01/07/w...

I tend to buy used books that I think I will read later. I am at the point where those books are making me miserable. I am going to purge all books except my absolute favorites which there are still plenty. #booksky

What I am reading now. It’s so good! #booksky

In addition to this post, do you know of any golden age detective books that take place in Washington D.C.? Thanks! #booksky

What I am reading: #booksky

Spread the word about the exciting new website from @americanancestors.bsky.social to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the #RevolutionaryWar revolutionaryRoots.AmericanAncestors.org RT #RevWar

We're in Boston, Massachusetts! Working on a new history series for you which is on its way to @pbs and @bbctwo 😃

Tip for early Virginia researchers- check the surrounding counties too. They often overlap. #genealogy

New Documentary on DNA Doe Project. Disney has announced details on a new documentary from National Geographic, called “Naming The Dead.” It premieres on August 2, 2025, on the National Geographic channel. It will also stream on Disney+ and Hulu. buff.ly/URp164P #DNA #DNATesting #Genealogy

Cool find in an Estate Sale today. I love the cigar and the stripes on the suit. So many wonderful details! #antiquephoto #oldphoto #ambrotype

Familysearch.org has Buckingham County, VA plat books from the 1700’s-1800’s. You can see them at the comfort of your home. :) #genealogy

Discovered interesting info. I knew my 2nd ggr. mother, Sarah’s mother was Martha Pulliam. I assumed she died when Sarah was born/young. I looked over Sarah’s marriage certificate in Mcdowell Co, NC, it listed her father as unknown (I knew this) & Martha, living in Buncombe Co. NC. Wait, what?!? 1/2

I found a record of a cemetery in Cannon Co., TN, that was taken in the 1930s and it listed my 3rd g.grandfather, James H. Stephens. Now I know where he is buried. He was already put on findagrave, but listed as J. H. Stephens. This is why it’s important to check all kinds of records. #genealogy

Has anyone used worldcat.org lately? It’s been awhile since I have used it, but to me it doesn’t seem user friendly anymore. Can you still use interloan on it? #genealogy

A former grocery store, now a bank, in Dallas, GA. I wonder how many other banks have the coca-cola sign? #vintage

Just jumped over to join Bluesky as it seems to be here to stay. If you're interested in #genealogy make sure you check out my website and YouTube Channel at linktr.ee/howwegothere... I'm a #familyhistorian specializing in #Canadian #Scottish & #Irish #Ancestry and #Heritage

Just reinked my Parker 21 fountain pen. I absolutely love the hooded nib! What are you writing with now? #fountainpen

My 2025 Independent Bookstores Blackwing pencils came in the mail today. 😁 I love the combination of green and gold colors. I am excited to start writing with them! #blackwingpencils

Book on Surry County, VA wills, estate accounts, and inventories, a nice addition to my growing library of Virginia genealogical books. 🤓 #genealogy

I am so happy to have this bead embroidery bracelet done. I had hard time finding the right kind of clasps for it. Rhodonite is one of my all time favorites. I am ready to make another one! #jewelry #beadembroidery

I love the owl cameo that I bought from cameojewelrysupply on Etsy. ❤️#jewelry

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 1/20 #booksky

The Association of Professional Genealogists invites you to a webinar to learn how you can advocate for NARA, a crucial repository of our nation's story. Saving A Nation’s Stories: The US National Archives and Why Advocacy Matters #genealogy #history #historians members.apgen.org/Calendar/mor...

I was wondering about this. Have you had someone stated to be deceased in an official court document, but was actually admitted to a mental institution? #genealogy

What I read in February. It wasn’t a great month, I couldn’t concentrate. I am going through a carousel of books now, but that’s ok. I am reading whatever I am in the mood for. #booksky

I went to Joann’s today. I got everything I could think of for my future projects. I hate it that Joann’s is closing permanently. #craft #beads #fabrics #charms

I couldn’t find copper clasps so I painted the clasps with antiquing paint and let them dry overnight. I am really happy with the results. :) #jewelry

Good news everyone! The wait is almost over! Flashes for Bluesky is now available for free pre-order on the App Store. 🔥 Pre-"order" now (it's free) & get it the moment it launches! apps.apple.com/de/app/flash...

I put on eggs to boil except only water was boiling. Sighs, I need coffee. ☕️ #tired

Wow - if you never knew the scope of the responsibilities of the National Archives ( #NARA ), read this. #archives #genealogy action.everylibrary.org/we_should_al...

We've spent so much time focusing on the removal of Confederate soldiers that we have missed the more important story, which is the dedication of numerous monuments that honor United States Colored Troops. 🗃️ kevinmlevin.substack.com/p/out-with-c...

My 1st cousin 5x by marriage, Malinda (Pritchard) Blalock, disguised herself as a man to serve with her husband, Keith in NC 26th infantry (Confederate). After she was discovered, she and Keith switched to the Union. They wanted to be with the Union in the beginning, but pressures in NC made it 🧵

I did some book retail therapy today. :) #booksky

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