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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I often forget why I added certain books to my TBR. Was it recommended by a friend or promoted online? Did I see it on the shelf in a bookstore or somewhere on a “best of” list? #booksky

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Well, it's worth a shot! #BookSky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

One local bookstore is celebrating their first anniversary and a different one recently opened a second location. I love seeing indie bookstores thriving! #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I really enjoyed reading this book. It showed how important banned books are to the people reading them and why it’s worth fighting to keep them on the shelves #booksky

Cover art for the book Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Slowly coming out of my reading slump—I’m about to finish my second book of the month. Just need to remind myself that it’s fine and that some people don’t even read two books in one year 😅 #booksky

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 06/08/2026

Use your library card to read this month's biggest books: 📚 bit.ly/4pUITAc #Bookish #LibbyApp #LibraryLove #Booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

For the first time in ages, I’m not eager to pick up a book—even a recently-published book I’ve been waiting to get my hands on. Sometimes you just need to put it down, step away, and come back much later #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I recently remembered I have dozens of ebooks saved on my phone that I’ve never touched. How can I balance reading library books vs owned books vs owned ebooks? Do I rotate through all three evenly or just go with vibes? #booksky

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I’ve done this more than a few times actually. #booksky

Have you ever finished a book and immediately start thought Yep I need to read everything this author is ever written

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Some people thrive on multitasking while listening to an audiobook, like while doing chores. I, however, realize I’ve zoned out and have missed the past few minutes. Oops #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I’d been pushing back a hold at the library for 10 months and when I finally got around to reading it, it’s my favorite book of the year so far. Just a reminder to give a chance to the older books on my TBR more often #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I DNF a book when I realize that I keep putting it down in irritation. Sometimes that’s in the first chapter, sometimes it’s halfway through the whole thing. I’m trying to be better at not wasting my time on books I don’t like #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

One of my favorite parts of traveling is visiting different libraries and bookstores. Always cool to find new titles or see familiar favorites on the shelves #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Out of the 44 books I’ve read so far this year, I just finished only the third from my “owned” shelves. The rest have all been library books 😅 #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Just got home from hosting Silent Book Club at my #library. This was the first time we ran out of free books for attendees. A good problem to have for our small group #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I relate to this quote from The Right Move by Liz Tomforde so much #booksky

A photo focusing on part of a book page that reads:
“Why do you like reading fiction so much?” he asks without a hint of judgement.
“How else would you get to live a thousand lives in the span of only one? The beauty of fiction is that it makes you feel things on a visceral level. You can cry with those characters, laugh with them. It teaches you to look at another’s perspective, to have empathy. In nonfiction, you simply learn about something instead of feeling it.”

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I love the growing prevalence and originality of sprayed edges on books. Here’s another point for keeping physical books on your shelves #booksky

$A stack of three books from the side to show the sprayed edges. The top book has colorful fireworks on a dark blue background. The middle book has a pink gradient. The bottom book has a cathedral spire and a big ring over a fractured red background$

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Had to run errands and do not fun stuff instead of reading today after all. Boo #booksky

When adulting keeps cutting into your reading time

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

One of my favorite things about being a librarian is getting a box of brand new books to catalog. We have 2 deliveries expected this week and I can’t wait #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

In the span of a week I’ve finished what is likely my longest book of the year (835 pages) and my shortest (115 pages). My usual reads sit around 300-450 pages, but it’s always fun to branch out #booksky

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candireign.bsky.social @candireign.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

So TBRs are meant for infinite growth, yes? Because every time I check a book off the list, TWO new titles take over its spot🤦🏾‍♀️ #booksky #tbr

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I recently finished this book about the prejudices and hatred that Japanese Americans faced from their own government and neighbors during WWII. It was eerie to see so much relevance to what’s going on today #booksky

The cover image for the book Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in Word War II by Daniel James Brown

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Sonya Olds Som (she/her) 💃🏾💜🎶🕊️☔️🖖🏾⚖️💕📚🍿📺 @sonyaoldssom.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Borders Books & Music was a magical place that helped my dreams come true #BookSky 📚 #MusicSky 🎶

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

My StoryGraph Wrap-Up for 2025. I’m such a nerd for these stats #storygraph #booksky

Summary statistics of the books I read in 2025

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Can’t say no to new bookmarks #booksky

Five bookmarks laid in a row. The middle bookmark is of a stack of books with some holiday decorations. The other four are artistic images of natural elements

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Mystery book boxes are so fun, especially when they come with presents that you get to unwrap once you reach certain pages. Perfect for the season #booksky #LavenderBooks

On the floor sits a basket containing wrapped gifts with a few bigger wrapped items laying in front. One of those packages has a tag that says “open me first! I’m the book”

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

I love when an incredible book makes its way around a friend group. One of my favorite reads of the year was suggested by one friend and it’s now also been read and loved by two others in our circle #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Usually when I’m on vacation, I don’t get any reading done. I’m either out and about or too tired to concentrate. This time, I’m finding little moments to read and it’s helping me wind down a bit #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I read every day, usually in the evenings. I try to set my phone down (or try not to open other apps when reading an ebook) to varying levels of success #booksky #BookishQOTD

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

One of my favorites is Beautiful Things by Emily Rath. I love the strength in the FMC pushing back against societal expectations and acting on what she wants #bookvember #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

During a girls’ weekend, a friend gave me more book-themed stickers. Too pretty to use! #booksky

Top left sticker of a tear-away flyer says “Excuses to buy new books: nothing to read, had a bad day, had a good day, finished a book, treat your self!”
Top center sticker of a heart says “I’d rather be reading”.
Top right sticker of a heart-shaped lollipop says “I’m a sucker for books”.
Middle left sticker of a door knob hanging sign says “reading, do not disturb”.
Middle center sticker of a stack of books says “I work to support my reading addiction”.
Middle right sticker is of a brachiosaurus balancing a tall pile of books under its neck.
Bottom left sticker says “read more books”.
Bottom right sticker says “escape reality, read books”.

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Recently read my 100th book of 2025. Will be curious to see how many I end up finishing by the end of the year #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I’ve definitely been feeling underpaid lately 😅 #booksky #library

A screenshot of a quote tweet. The original post reads “A librarian makes 55k???????” and has a meme of a shocked woman’s face. The user reposting this then writes “Y’all realize you need a masters degree to be a librarian? They are actually very underpaid for the work they do.”

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Tonight I reserved a place for a weekend book retreat with friends. Just the three of us in a random city, in a cute little loft, with some books on our TBRs. The countdown starts now #booksky

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Canary Books @canarybooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Take a day to breathe, and to read. (This message is approved by Blueberry.) #nampa #idaho #booksky #bookstore

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

All I want to do is read, responsibilities be damned #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

I love supporting indie bookstores, makes me feel better about spending money on more books #booksky

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Karim Wafa-Al Hussaini @karimwafa.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Read a book. Read another book. And then read some more. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Some people stop reading a book before the final chapter because they don’t want it to end. Conversely, today I set down a book for a couple hours because I didn’t care about what might happen next #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

This month I “only” finished eight books, which is the lowest per month total that I’ve read since July 2023. Really I’m a nerd for my reading stats and am just happy I found time to read at all #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Moving this weekend. Adding more bookshelves to my new place so I no longer have to store half my books as piles in the corner of my living room 🤦🏻‍♀️ #booksky

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Spending the weekend in NYC and saw a great reminder for this Pride month and every month #booksky #library

Street view of the New York Public Library with two Pride rainbow banners hanging on the outer columns around the doors. The left side banner says “libraries are for everyone” and the right side banner says “protect the freedom to read”

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Overheard some high schoolers talking at the #library the other day. Teen 1: where do you read, wattpad or AO3? Teen 2: fan fiction dot net And so the tradition continues 😊

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Need to get the wrinkles out of one of my favorite library-themed shirts. Happy Pride! #booksky

A pink shirt with the words “this is how I roll” written above a rolling book cart that contains books in pride flag colors

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

No matter how you pronounce it, I hope you come visit your local library often #booksky

The Retired School Librarian posted “all the ways I’ve heard library pronounced.” Followed by a chart with “I’m going to the… lo-BEAR-y, LIE-brar-y, li-BARE-y, li-brie, li-BERRY, LIB-air-y, library”

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Allison @akpayne13.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Weeding my personal bookshelves is so much harder than weeding my library’s collection #booksky

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