Indicting your political enemies because they’re your enemies, not because they’ve committed crimes, is unAmerican.

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. I am not fearful — I am fearless. We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

I am so tired of people equating "edge" with "good" writing, and people implying I can't be a serious writer because of the things I love. Bradbury himself inoculated himself early against such foolishness. Love what you love. Write what you love. Tell everyone else to fuck the fuck off.

Picked this up Goodwill a while ago. Though almost 30 y/o it was beautifully written, full of humor and history. Definitely recommend it. A Goodwill drawback though, I was extremely allergic to the book, and couldn’t wipe off whatever was getting to me. Previous owner must have been a cat. #booksky

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

Zukiswa Wanner and Other Global Sumud Flotilla Activists Released www.writingafrica.com/zukiswa-wann...

Sen. Elissa Slotkin on Letitia James being indicted: "It's part of a bigger trend of the President of the United States using the Department of Justice, using the legal system, to go after political adversaries."

Noem claims Portland hid their war zone from her.

Why?

Bored National Guard Goes Door To Door Asking If Chicagoans Have Any Order They Need Restored https://theonion.com/bored-national-guard-goes-door-to-door-asking-if-chicagoans-have-any-order-they-need-restored/

Janitors and cafeteria workers _contracted_ by the federal gov’t will likely see no backpay at all. “It’s so sad that they think they can play with ppl’s lives,” said Smithsonian Museum of American History cleaner Audrey Murray. “Stop this. Stop messing w/ppl. We have families who depend on us.”

I will be down at Marsden Books, Karori, this Saturday 11 October at 12.30pm to sign books and stuff for Bookshop Day. Come along if you are in the area.

Well this is a turn up for the (picture) books. DINOSAURS IN THE SUPERMARKET by me and @sarahwarburton.bsky.social is being republished by @scholasticuk.bsky.social next January. Here’s a sneak peek of the eye-catching new cover. How many naughty dinosaurs will you spot?

A fab middle grade adventure with strong messages about looking after the planet and not imposing limits on yourself or others, The Midnight Sweet Factory by Clare Povey is out now. 🍭 #UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/t...

This is the second library director this year to win a settlement after being inappropriately fired over not banning books the board insisted be pulled.

On September 30, Ada Limón (l.) celebrated the launch of her new poetry collection, Startlement (Milkweed), at her hometown bookstore, Readers’ Books in Sonoma, Calif. Joining Limón were bookseller Rosie Lee-Parks (c.) and bookstore owner Andy Weinberger (r.). (Vaughan Fielder)

Schiff: "If a president in secret can put names on a list and kill them, then there is no war power still retained by Congress, and there's no check on an executive who may drag us into another war."

Needing multiple streams of income to stay afloat is a societal failure not a personal one. You should be able to afford a comfortable lifestyle with one job. You are not lazy.

Greta Gerwig: "Whenever I have trouble writing, I think about the pace of baseball. It’s slow, just grinding out another play. You strike out a lot. This, for me, is very helpful to have in my mind while writing.” gointothestory.blcklst.com/screenwritin... #screenwriting

My lovely publisher, Salt Publishing, @saltpublishing.com www.saltpublishing.com have big plans for the coming years, but indie publishers can always do with some help so please do buy a book from them, or help by sharing or donating to gofund.me/221f0c807

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“You must have been tired,” said Toad. “I was tired,” said Frog, “and it started to rain.”

ICE getting tailed like it’s a heist movie. Chicago is turning the tables.

Gasp! 😱 #ABoxFullOfMurders is shortlisted in the Children’s Fiction category of the @booksaremybag.bsky.social #ReadersAwards 2025 sponsored by National Book Tokens. Thank you to every bookshop who voted 🙏 📢 Please click and vote by 26 Oct #ChooseBookshops www.nationalbooktokens.com/readers-awar...

If you're in/near Nottinghamshire, come and see me and @marieoregan.bsky.social talk about fantasy, horror, and publishing! Organised by a wonderful indie bookshop. October 24th, tickets here: checkout.square.site/merchant/MLC...

Find out for yourself how WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD is gaining a huge following! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

Ah, yes. The lovely burning smell of turning the heat on for the first time.

They came to the top of the mountain. The shadow of a hawk fell over them.

"Read. Read. Read. Just don't read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different styles." R. L. Stine, born on this day in 1943

Dolly Parton's sister asked for prayers because Dolly's feeling unwell. The reaction across social media - from those of all faiths and none - suggests that if an American wins the Nobel Peace Prize, it should be this generous, kind, hardworking joybringer. www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...

Can I be honest? I’m so nervous about the release of my latest stand-up comedy special today on YouTube. It’s called “Kathy Griffin my life on the PTSD list” but I do not hold back. I punch up & make fun of the beautiful and powerful, but I do have a history of pissing all those kinds of folks off.

If you’re not alarmed yet you’re not paying attention. 🇺🇸 www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...

NN: Dems say you won't swear in Grijalva bc you don't want her vote on Epstein JOHNSON: No. It's scheduling NN: But there have been Rs sworn in during pro forma sessions MJ: Only reason was bc they flew in their family NN: So if she flies in her family you'd do it? MJ: Again, it's a distraction

Listen. ONE of the reasons I rock with Dolly (Capricorn Gang) is because she’s always proven to me that integrity may cause you pain, but it will never be the reason you suffer. Which is not to say that suffering won’t come, but it’ll never be because you abandoned yourself. That’ll keep you going.

I am watching the Jake Gyllenhaal Road House with the volume turned down, cranking NIN’s TRON:Ares soundtrack. It’s called cinema.

Yeah I got a book deal

So the people causing the shutdown are getting paid. The people keeping the country running don’t. And Speaker Mike Johnson won’t let the House come back to work. So basically they’re on a paid vacation while Americans miss paychecks. Did I get that right?

BREAKING In a new video, Dolly Parton, the Queen of America, says she’s going to be ok.

No one signs up for the National Guard thinking, “One day, I’ll invade Oregon.”

In the country's richest city, more than 140,000 kids don't have stable or permanent housing. "Every Child and Family Is Known" — a small pilot program that pairs school staff with students and families in shelters — has shown real promise. I will double its funding and scope.

watched hocus pocus the first time ever last night and oh my… i am obsessed! i totally get it now.

Diane Keaton insisted that the lobster in the Annie Hall scene be released back into the ocean, and since lobsters can live for decades that lobster could still be out there in the Atlantic, probably downplaying its Woody Allen connection after years of bragging about it.

The Oregon National Guard general says if they were to be deployed, they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters and not ICE

I’ve written a lot of shelf talkers over the years, mostly in history and science fiction. This is my first kids book shelf talker #booksky

You could doomscroll, or you could literally go take a shower and then go to bed earlier than usual. One of those options will make you feel better than the other. You still deserve time to rest and recover.