My sister @mad4booksjane.bsky.social is taking an extended sabbatical from her store for health reasons. In the meantime, she needs help with bills both for herself and the shop. If you can spare anything, it would mean the world to us. Even just resharing would be a great help. gofund.me/d4beda89

The 4 am wakeups from nightmares that are more trauma coming out, make me wonder if vehemently avoiding horror in books and film all these years was not the path. Maybe, just maybe, the countermove is consume it to fight the other? Sincerely, "Tired of trauma finding more doors to infiltrate"

Can we stop making live action remakes of everything and start making muppet remakes of every film and musical

It isn't perfect by any means, but if you need a show to binge, can I recommend Hallmark's The Way Home to you? I wasn't expecting much, and it surprised me. Reminiscent of Outlander (it's PG cousin, haha) and the old days when Hallmark was making decent movies.

Writers: yes, you are still a "real" writer if you - have never published anything - have no readers - didn't write anything this month - didn't write anything this year - can't articulate words anymore - can only float and mournfully wail - were murdered ten years ago on this very spot

Today, I recalled the year my mother shamed me to every guest who attended Thanksgiving breakfast because I used granulated sugar instead of confectionery sugar in the cinnamon roll icing that year (by accident). "I've failed as a mother."

C'mon Men. Step up and do your part, since you care so much.

I have needed to be reminded recently to look around me & remember things I am grateful for. And not because it's Thanksgiving, but of course today too... my shop gives me purpose, community, & somewhere I can feel safe/seen. There are tough days ahead, but this shop is my touch of magic & hope. 💗

I may have reached my reading goal (lots of rereads this year for comfort), but according to StoryGraph, I have about 2700 pages to read to complete my page goal. If I can finish my 4 current reads, I'll be happy. How's everyone else doing with their 2024 read goal?

Out of all the people who can go fuck themselves in 2025, and there are many, these four guys can go fuck themselves the most www.thebookseller.com/news/new-pub...

When you are raised (ahem programmed) to want and seek a specific ideal for a relationship, how do you go about creating your actual desire? I ask this because the 1950s were the indoctrination used, and it is where I live too. I have come to terms with living here, but to not only strike out (1/3)

This…this is it. In a nutshell, yes.

I needed to write. I haven't quite decided if it was a good or bad idea to start a Substack... but I'll freak out later, I suppose. open.substack.com/pub/madsjane...

Period

#ArtCommissions #IndieArt #ArtRaffle time! Two people will be randomly chosen on December 1st to receive an art piece of their choice (going by commission table options below, open to some wiggle room) To enter: - Follow my account - Like, repost, and comment on this - See following post for rules:

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. (5/20) #BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

BOOK FLOOD ANNOUNCEMENT!?! You now have the option to #BookFlood at home if you can't make it to the magical evening at the shop 😍🤩! More details & sign up here: www.pagesaplenty.com/book-flood2024 Don't forget the deadline to sign up is November 30th! #Jólabókaflóðið

The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkein. Tammi, 1973. Cover by Tove Jansson.

This place must be what it feels like to finally move away from your asshole neighbors who fight so loud the whole block can hear them

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. (4/20) #BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

Hari Conner's graphic novel I Shall Never Fall in Love is out today! I have been so excited about this release. It will be featured in my #NewBooksTuesdays post today 😍 #graphicnovels www.pagesaplenty.com/shop/p/ishal...

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. (3/20) #BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

People are a lot like books except I look forward to books showing up at my front door unannounced

Advice from a Literature teacher and resister: read your history, but don’t forget your literature. Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.

People of Bluesky! Let’s get to know each other better. What is your favourite film (today)? Quote share your answer only in gif form.

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I'm a reader of Smut (not a guilty pleasure, as I'm not secretive about it). Not only is Ruby Dixon's newest book GORGEOUS to look at, but it was a phenomenal read. Now...I need a Smut rec that is equally as good 🤣. #bookrecommendations please!

I could get used to my new title, for this season, of Fairy Book-mother. Check out the highlight reel and my silly accent for the shop's Pumpkins & Petals event last night. It was a magical success! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8LQQCm5/ #booksaremagical #indiebookstore

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. (2/20) #BookSky 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

No more "little" stirs of the pot in my shop. Let's cause some havoc... I would love to refresh some minds in my town. Drop your suggestions for me, and I'll see if I can get them in stock! This one came from @apocalypsecowboy.bsky.social #bookactivism #ragereads

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 💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

"But I can have spiders in my head as long as I don't let them consume me..." I forgot how relatable (and hilarious) Lucy's character is in The House in the Cerulean. This reread is the hug my brain needed to get me out of my reading slump. First time with the audiobook 10/10 recommend the narrator!