Seattle Worldcon 2025 congratulates all the 2026 Hugo Award finalists! Special congratulations to our guest of honor @marthawells.com for her novelette, and our poet laureate, @therisingtithes.bsky.social, for "Landing: Seattle," the poem he blessed us with at our opening ceremonies. See you in LA!

So excited I got my advance reader copy! "Fending off snowfall on a Greenland glacier, searching for an elusive frog in Borneo ... These are the untold stories of young scientists who are chasing nature's riddles" islandbooks.com/book/9781728... @robertakwok.bsky.social #booksky #bookrec #arcbooks

‘The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos’ Started With a Real-Life Alaskan Pilot (Exclusive) https://www.newsbeep.com/us/108998/ NEED TO KNOW Author Kendra Langford Shaw has a new family epic, The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos, hitting…

darth, Isabel Klee, the fabulous lady that fostered Tiki (viral dog from TikTok) has a book coming out soon.

Rick Steves today at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Spring Pop-Up! He does the research for the guidebooks and tours himself, in person, every year! If you're looking for Europe travel guides/tours, check out Rick Steves. @ricksteveseurope.bsky.social #booksky #travelsky #europe

I have a book giveaway for you! This is a lovely children's bilingual flip book in Chikashshanompa' & English that was nominated for the IBPA Book Awards. Comment & tell me who you would read this with to win! #booksky #bookgiveaway #indigenousbooksky #chikasha #bookblogger

First published more than 30 years ago & translated into 20 different languages, Lloyd Alexander’s beloved series has become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. I read this whole series twice as a child. #booksky #bookrecommendations #childrensbooksky #fantasybooksky

Third Place Books welcomes author & community scientist Maria Mudd Ruth for a conversation about her new book: a lively & heartfelt natural history of the Pigeon Guillemot & the citizen scientists who study this fascinating bird. @mountaineersbooks.bsky.social #booksky #pnwbooksky #seattlebooksky

I wrote a short sci-fi thing about a plumber on a space station. There are aliens. One of them is the manager. There’s a robot programmed to sell cigarettes. There's a corporate PowerPoint presentation. And a bad faucet in the men's restroom. It’s called Citrus Bravo #scifi #booksky #indieauthor

The Romantic Novelists’ Association has unveiled the shortlists for its 2026 Romantic Novel of the Year Awards, celebrating the best in romantic fiction 👇 #BookSky

Share the exciting news! The Tolkien Society is bringing the Festival back! Sarehole Festival returns on 30-31 May. If you are a trader, a costumer, provider of entertainments, or any one else interested in taking part, get in touch at [email protected].

As a book lover who loves paper books, I consider it my duty to help restore the trees and forests that provide for us. Come celebrate Earth Day and help maintain Issaquah’s first Miyawaki Forest! Register and/or donate here to help: givebutter.com/green-issaqu... @cityofissaquah.bsky.social

I'll be one of many readers tomorrow, 22 March 2026. Come, listen to us all. Youtube Link in 2/2

405 – Tolkien Reading Day 2026 Join us for the PPP's 11th annual Tolkien Reading Day special. TRD is observed every March 25 in honor of the destruction of the Ring and the downfall of Barad-dûr. This year's theme, as chosen by the Tolkien Society, is Unlikely Heroes. pdst.fm/e/tracking.s...

Tolkien Reading Day 2026 This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes". This year we are holding a free online event to share our favourite #Tolkien readings. Please join in! For more info, and to sign up, visit our website! www.tolkiensociety.org/events/tolki... #tolkienreadingday #lotr #Booksky

Today is #TolkienReadingDay! Founded by the Society and held on 25 March, the date the Ring was destroyed, Tolkien Reading Day is an opportunity to read your favourite #Tolkien passages. This year's theme is "Unlikely Heroes". But what will you be reading? www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/03/toda...

Hey friends —don’t forget!! Hugo nominations are open for 2026 (LAcon V), and if you had a WSFS membership for Seattle Worldcon 2025, you can nominate! Check your email from LAcon V for the setup link and get your favorites on the ballot 💫 Noms close Saturday!

Today from the IPNE Conference: New Word - "frienditor" There's a big difference between professional editing and having a friend look over your work. Friends are wonderful, but their service is better labeled as beta reading than editing. @ipne.org #booksky #author #editor #publishing #editing

Today from the IPNE Conference: Book Spotlight I met the author of this adorable children's book today—Valerie Egar. The story is uplifting and supportive, and the artwork is super cute. Highly recommended. #booksky #childrensbooks #ipneconference #bookblogger #bookrecs

I will be at the IPNE conference tomorrow (Friday, February 19) and Saturday. Message me if you'd like to connect 🤝 #ipneconference #ipne #booksky #bookconference #publishing

Congratulations to this year's IPNE Book Awards winners! Bluesky only allows 4 photos—see the website for full list! ipne.org/2025-award-w... @ipne.org @crivera.bsky.social #booksky #bookawards #ipnebookawards #bookrecs #bookreleases2025

Photographer David Zapatka stopped by with his latest books for the museum shop. Here he is explaining his technique for photographing lighthouses at night to NLMS intern Isabella Portella.

Two new lighthouse books from USLHS and our Director of Photography, David Zapatka uslhs.org/news/lightho...

Join the awards ceremony on Zoom: ipne.org/book-awards-... @ipne.org #booksky #bookawards #ipne #ipnebookawards #bookrecs

I received my first Advance Reader Copies as an Early Bird Book Reviewer for Mountaineers Books! These are now available for preorder on the Mountaineers Books website: www.mountaineers.org/books/books/... Stay tuned for my reviews! @mountaineersbooks.bsky.social #booksky

Future teachers, student teachers, and new teachers wanted to beta read a fun, short teaching-related book! Click the link below to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #booksky #teachersky #betareaders

In this week's #SundressReads, Hannah Yerington reads and reviews Aiyana Masla's debut poetry collection, The Underdream, available now from Cornerstone Press! sundressblog.com/2025/11/09/s...

Congratulations to the winners of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada 2025 Governor General’s Literary Awards! We’re thrilled to see #VWF2025 authors Kyle Edwards, Karen Solie, and Claire Cameron on the list. #GGBooks2025 ggbooks.ca#winners

Book haul from Holiday Bookfest Seattle! And psst ... a new fantasy book is currently in editing that was inspired by the true story of the Elwha! @arangoyoaga.bsky.social @mountaineersbooks.bsky.social #booksky #seattlebooksky #seattlebookevents #elwha #cookbook #glutenfree

I finally picked this up today. Who wants to rave about it? @sarahjmaas.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social #booksky #romantasy

This is the FINAL MONTH to submit to our annual poetry broadside contest! Submit up to three poems for a chance to win $200 and 20 copies of your letterpress-printed broadside! www.sundresspublications.com/news/2025/09...

I just received this lovely glass stacked books teacup and heavy weighted velvet emerald-green blanket for my birthday! Feeling special today. I can't wait to sip out of this beauty while curled up safe under this heavy comforter. #booksky #teacup

Thank you to @janefriedman.com for the informative keynote this morning at the Red Pencil Conference! I especially appreciated learning about the Gartner hype cycle. If you're curious check out: beantin.net/the-hidden-c... @edsguild.bsky.social #EdsGuild2025 #RedPencil2025

Swag from the Red Pencil Conference! Thanks Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social for putting this on! It's going wonderful so far. I've met some amazing humans and made some great connections. Thank you to all the presenters and volunteers! #EdsGuild2025 #RedPencil2025

The shortlist for our FutureBook Excellence Award has been revealed! 📣 Excellence abounds in the shortlisted entries to our most protean award category, say our judges ⭐ #FutureBook

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with tunes from the Indigenous Daybreak Star Radio! Download the app, support Indigenous music artists, and get into an Indigenous mood anytime with a click: daybreakstarradio.com #Indigenous #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Thanksgiving

My book review of 𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸, 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 is available now on #SundressReads! #booksky #poetrysky #bookrec

Want to support Sundress Academy for the Arts AND get cool stuff? Check out our new online auction with some amazing donated books and more from our alumni, authors, and more! paybee.io/quickpay.htm...

www.goodreads.com/blog/show/29... #booksky #Thanksgiving #Indigenous #IndigenousBookSky

We’re delighted to announce the 2025 #WainwrightPrize Winners! From powerful storytelling to vital conservation work and bold illustration, this year’s winners reflect the richness, urgency, and joy of writing about the natural world. wainwrightprize.com #StoriesThatConnect

It's our pleasure to announce that the inaugural winner of the Wainwright Prize Book of the Year is... Raising Hare, @chloedalton.bsky.social (@canongate.co.uk) #WainwrightPrize #StoriesThatConnect

For Teachers & Writers Magazine, I wrote about my challenges as a disabled, neurodivergent student in the writing classroom, my @sundresspub.bsky.social craft book NERVE, and ways teachers can reimagine the classroom for greater access. teachersandwritersmagazine.org/embodied-spa...

The Best of the Net is looking for volunteer readers for its 2026 issue! Find out more here: bestofthenetanthology.com/work-with-us...

Want to support Sundress Academy for the Arts AND get cool stuff? Check out our new online auction with some amazing donated books and more from our alumni, authors, and more! paybee.io/quickpay.htm...

The #1 thing authors don’t see is how much time & technique goes into editing. Editing is a lot more than just looking for typos. There’s a plethora of analyses that I do for each level of editing! @editorsteaclub.bsky.social #Day8 Social Media Challenge #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #booksky

Would you like to read a book by this year's Nobel Prize in Literature winner László Krasznahorkai? I recommend 𝘈 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩, 𝘢 𝘓𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩, 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘢 𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵, inspired by his journeys to China and Japan about the search for a secret garden. #booksky

My Editing Philosophy: I have a very goals-focused approach to editing. I ensure that your writing is not only technically correct, but matches the style, voice, & general vibe that you want it to! @editorsteaclub.bsky.social #Day7 Social Media Challenge #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #booksky

In this week's #SundressReads, Ana Mourant reads and reviews Marjorie Maddox's illustrated poetry collection, small earthly space, available now from Shanti Arts Publishing! sundressblog.com/2025/09/11/s...

I love acquisitions. I find myself turning down more manuscripts, for the wonderful reason that I’m brought more amazing manuscripts! I don’t enjoy saying no, but it's fun to say yes! @editorsteaclub.bsky.social #Day6 Social Media Challenge #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #booksky

Being on the computer doesn’t mean being stuck inside. My favorite place to edit is outside in my backyard. I have a small table under a gazebo overlooking my koi pond, complete with Wi-Fi. @editorsteaclub.bsky.social #Day5 Social Media Challenge #EditorsTeaClubCommunity #booksky