My latest haul from Bookshop.org: poetry, social history, religious history, true crime, and wilderness adventure.

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I celebrated prime day by ordering 5 books from Bookshop.org. Then, oops, remembered some other books I wanted and placed a second order. Still one day left for free shipping, so might order more tomorrow. Yay!

And poetry.

My latest haul from Bookshop.org during their free shipping days. A little true crime, current affairs, outdoor adventure. Already finished reading three of them.

Free shipping from July 8 to July 11 from Bookshop.org. I'll be buying big time.

1/3 From precious metals to pit toilets, Poems of the Week has it all, including…

A new piece from @alanparry83.bsky.social on domesticity in poetry. thebrokenspine.co.uk/2025/04/27/h...

At that other place, there was a video of a young choir, arranged on a stairway, singing "What happens when she won't go back?" If I remember correctly. I haven't seen it show up here, but I would love to view it again if anyone has a link.

Major library booster here. When I moved to this small town, I planned to live here the rest of my life. So, when I joined the Friends of the Library I bought a Life Membership. Saves me from fee increases and the hassle of renewing.

Earlier this week, Bret Stephens, a house conservative at the New York Times wrote a particularly terrible piece titled “Done With Never Trump.” @therickwilson.bsky.social wrote a reply to Bret. Never Trump means Never Trump. If you agree, please share it widely. bit.ly/4fq8ytB

Sometimes that first swig of coffee tastes weird. But then the rest is great. So, persist.

FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor was invited to take part in a Cambridge Union debate on Nov. 14 with the topic: “This House believes feminism and religion are incompatible.” You can read her full remarks here: ffrf.us/4go3oza

My loved ones have strict orders not to use Amazing Grace at my memorial service (if I even have one.) Not sure why it seems to have become the go-to hymn for every funeral I see on the news, but it's not for me.

61 years. Yeah, I know he was problematical, but my heart still aches.

a few years ago, I attended my first publishing conference, and the advice was so good I spent the whole time frantically writing it all down. wanted to circulate them again, and so: ✨here are 11 advice from editors✨

The great new bookstore in my small town!

Thanks to all the new followers. I'm an eclectic writer. Poems, stories, essays, household hints. You can read my latest poem here: lightpoetrymagazine.com/lida-bushloper-summer24/