I just got a bunch of new followers, hi everyone! 👋 As a reminder this is reporting of what I saw people reading on my commute. Stop saying people don’t read - so many people are reading! I can’t even report them all because I can’t always get a good look at the cover or e reader.

Commute reads May edition! These are not books recs. They are observations of what I saw people reading on the commute. I haven’t read most of them! Some might surprise you, others might not. Titles in alt text.

Huge giveaway happening on Instagram for anyone that would like to enter! Otherwise still wishing you a happy Pride and check out these awesome books!

This month saw the addition of two new additions to the friends and family shelf. May they continue to grow and multiply.

Congratulations Celeste Dador on STARS STRIPES AND SUMMER NIGHTS. This one is going on the friends and family shelf!

Nobody reminded me to post April! It’s a great crop with two appearances by Stephen King. List of books in the alt text - remember these are not recs they are things I have observed. I’ve only read two of them. Can you guess which? Share your commute reads!

It’s Jewish American and Canadian heritage month so here are some of my recent favorite reads that fit the bill. And I’d love if you’d also consider my book - The Elysium Heist - available at most online retailers. Books featured are listed in the alt text

Happy to announce my story, I SHINE FOR YOU, will be in Flame Tree Publishing’s romantasy anthology Of Blood and Petals. Can’t wait for readers to meet Soleil ☀️and Dahlia 🌺

Who needs BookCon when my friends or the library store has such cool stuff? Seriously though, the FOMO is real. Maybe I try and get over the social anxiety and the sticker price and go to BookCon next time.

Finally got around to posting March’s spotted books. Titles in the alt text.

The Queer Liberation Library is now carrying The Elysium Heist on Libby! Want it stocked in your library? Hit that little “notify me” bell and all your member libraries will be alerted to your interest. They really do use that information to decide on purchasing.

This Passover, don't pass-over these Solaris books by Jewish authors and/or featuring Jewish characters! Includes @maryrobinettekowal.com LADY ASTRONAUT novels and THE SPARE MAN, @randeedawn.com 's TUNIVERSE, @ymresnik.bsky.social THE ELYSIUM HEIST, and Ariel Kaplan's MIRROR REALM cycle!

Whoever says people don’t read is clearly not paying attention on the subway. 29 books spotted this month! Titles in the alt text. How many have you read?

What I learned this month: -More people in the front car of my train read physical books than in the last car -books with movies coming out get read A LOT -it can be really hard to figure out what someone is reading if you can’t get a good look at the cover Titles in the alt text

I chose my pen name for a personal hero - Judith Resnik, the first Jewish woman to fly in space. Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of her death in the tragic challenger disaster. I write Jewish women in space. her story taught me that such a thing is possible. May her memory be for a blessing.

I have written one cat story and I cannot believe it found a home with @catscast.org ! Maybe I should write MORE cat stories. Now free for everyone wherever you podcast.

Books I spotted people reading on my commute in December. Not recommendations, just reporting and observing.

It has been my pleasure to work with Julia and have three of my stories published in Worlds of Possibility 2! Grab yourself some joy while the ebook is free!

I adore my cover. Seriously, even if you never read the book you could buy it just to own that piece of art on the cover. It’s so pretty!

It’s Jewish Book Month! Here are 8 Jewish Sci Fi books that changed my life! The Yiddish Policeman’s Union, an alternate history by Michael Chabon. Jewish stories can be relevant to everyone! Next Stop by Benjamin Resnick. A future can be so dark, yet so full of hope (continues in comments)

Jewish book month is almost here! If you’re a reviewer looking for some Jewish sci fi, or a fun content collaboration, hit me up! Yes, I do plan on positing shelfies. 🤩

Check out The Elysium Heist book review on the Jewish Book Council website! They are absolutely correct - this book is accessible sci-fi. It does not lean on technical science but rather emotional complexity and romance! https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/the-elysium-heist

The Elysium Heist is now on Libby!!! Help a girl out and click that “notify me” bell to anonymously signal your interest to all your libraries. It’s totally free. And it will make me very happy. Regular patron requests to your libraries are also super appreciated!

2025 debuts! I’m going to use my characters for tags. Books listed in the alt text. https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2498 @emilyzipps.bsky.social @andreamax.bsky.social @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social @ymresnik.bsky.social @maddiesmartinez.bsky.social @smlevine.bsky.social @taliabenamy.bsky.social

I’ve had the honor to be reviewed in this column several times, but this one, for this particular story, was deeply moving for me.

GIVEAWAY ALERT!!! I’m giving away the ONLY signed copy of my debut sci fi romance, THE ELYSIUM HEIST, currently in existence. To Enter: -like this post -follow me -tag a friend who might like the book in the comments -US mailing addresses only Bonus entries: -reskeet -enter on Instagram

Fancy some #FridayFun? Here are Solaris' recs for #SapphicSeptember! From Scifi heists & cons to alluring housekeepers & vulnerable brides in crumbling Scottish mansions, regency romantasy to anarchist fantasy, vampirates & wuxia rebels to blind space nuns, we've got it all! Ft authors below👇 1/3

@ymresnik.bsky.social 's THE ELYSIUM HEIST: a sapphic, SciFi OCEAN'S 11! Psalome is a Dazzler, a hostess working the floors of the galaxy’s most decadent space casino, and a prisoner to the debt she inherited from her father. Now, freedom is only a dice roll away... geni.us/elysiumh

Thank you for a fun conversation Myna!

Out today: @ymresnik.bsky.social's THE ELYSIUM HEIST! Psalome is a Dazzler, a hostess working the floors of the galaxy’s most decadent space casino, & a prisoner to the debt she inherited from her father. Now, freedom is only a dice roll away... Buy in eBook for £2.99! geni.us/elysiumh

What a great photo!!!

Happy release day to my debut THE ELYSIUM HEIST! FAQ: - stand alone - multi POV first person narration -spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ -rep: bi, ace, lesbian, Jewish - not a traditional heist, heavy on the romance It’s a digital first release so your best price is the ebook (3.99) but there’s POD too! Links in bio.

So excited to have a story on this amazing list! And if you happen to enjoy it, my debut novel comes out tomorrow! Which is in three hours in my time zone. 😳

I had the pleasure of reading an arc of @ymresnik.bsky.social's The Elysium Heist which is coming out Thursday! If you are looking for a sapphic Ocean's 8 in space, this is the book for you. I loved it. geni.us/elysiumh

Having some fun with the “she’s a ten but…” meme and the cast of THE ELYSIUM HEIST. I think they’re all tens, but I get that they can be a bit much. Three in the comments.

I just finished Elysium Heist by @ymresnik.bsky.social and left a review on NetGalley! Extended review will be available on my blog in a few days! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I can’t have a regular launch day event (for numerous reasons) so I was hoping to do something a little different. Details in the alt text. TLDR - I’d love if you post a pic of your book and the location it’s in. I’ll make a fun map and video from them. But tag me so I see it.

Check out it! When you search for THE ElYSIUM HEIST it now shows up lien a real book with ratings and everything. Because it IS a real book with ratings and everything. Take that imposter syndrome!!

If you like sapphic sci fi romance with a side of casino heist…THE ELYSIUM HEIST is up for preorder in digital form! (The price on the post is in pounds, but don’t worry you can use dollars and it’s available for download all over the globe)

Reviewers, Librarians and booksellers: snap up these Solaris titles on Netgalley this summer! New titles from @mkhardywrites.com @ymresnik.bsky.social‬ @samkhorton.bsky.social‬ @artofelaineho.bsky.social‬ @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social‬ @voidcricket.bsky.social‬ & more! geni.us/SolarisNG

Happy Pride! Check out these 2025 debut novels with sapphic rep. Want to help a debut? Repost this, follow and interact, add to goodreads and review, request on netgalley and upvote/review, request from library, review on major retailers, preorder//order. Books listed in alt text and comments.

I loved dressing in the five person heist crew of THE ELYSIUM HEIST according to their own personal styles for a night out. (See additional look in comments$ Which one most resonates with you? I’d wear them all, but I’m an aspiring Kiyo with a heavy dose of unintentional Ilaria.

THE ELYSIUM HEIST has breached the first page of most requested LGBTQIA+ books on Netgalley! I think we even moved up a couple slots since I checked. Thanks to everyone requesting, and please don’t forget we’re also on goodreads and preorder links are available! Everything is in my linktree.

Now available to request on Netgalley: stunning SciFi! 💰♥️ @ymresnik.bsky.social 's THE ELYSIUM HEIST (Sapphic OCEAN'S 8 in Space!) 🚀🍸 @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social‬ 's THE GANYMEDAN (After murdering a tyrant, a mixologist flees across space in the belly of a ship) 👉https://geni.us/SolarisNG

Another phenomenal blurb for THE ELYSIUM HEIST, this time from T.R. Moore author of The Gods Must Burn!

Is sci fi heist romance for you? Request THE ELYSIUM HEIST! Happy reading. I hope you love it. https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/639066

Accurate. Especially the “everyone’s a mess” part.

🚨COVER REVEAL🚨 Our friends over @lgbtqreads.bsky.social have revealed the cover for @ymresnik.bsky.social 's THE ELYSIUM HEIST! A sapphic SciFi perfect for fans of OCEAN'S 8 and LADY EVE'S LAST CON. Learn more: bit.ly/45mc8DL July '25. Preorder geni.us/elysiumh Netgalley geni.us/SolarisNG

I have a cover! And she is gorgeous!!! Seriously, who is even going to read the book when they can stare at this beauty all day? Head over to LGBTQReads to check it out!

Only one day to go! Since Pride is coming up where I live I thought I’d share some of the rep in The Elysium Heist.