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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 21/06/2026

Local, independent bookstores are essential community hubs that foster culture, curiosity, and a love of reading. Local bookstores always welcomes their communities with open arms. #ad #shopindependentbookstores

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 19/06/2026

Grabbed a couple of books at a church-run thrift store. Not shown: Crystal candy dish, metal decorative tray, lots of vintage buttons from another shop

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 08/06/2026

One of my favorite birds that's not found in my area

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 07/06/2026

*sigh* I tried to like this one but am realizing it's just not for me. There are some funny quips and the premise was really interesting, but found it all a bit too irreverent and hard to follow. DNF at 78% listened to. #booksky #fantasyreader

Image of the book cover for Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 07/06/2026

Saving so I don't forget (and don't forget to tell my buddy, Tay!)

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 07/06/2026

Part 2 of 2: What's on my Kobo and @libro.fm TBR?

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box with the title Science Fiction/Fantasy with small images of the covers for Mistborn, Blood Over Bright Haven, The Anatomy of Songs, Automatic Noodle, How to Summon a Fairy Godmother, The Bright Sword, Wolfsong, Legendborn, and The Summer I Ate the Rich

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box with the title Science Fiction / Fantasy with images of the book covers for We Burned so Bright, I Who Has Never Known Men, Of Monsters and Mainframes, and The Midnight Train.

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box labeled Other Fiction with the images of the book covers for Remarkably Bright Creatures, Mona's Eyes, Some Like It Scot, and Pugs & Kisses.

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box with the words "Which books should I delve into next? Which should I avoid? Which should I add to my list? Tell me below!"

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 07/06/2026

What's on my Kobo and @libro.fm TBR? 30 books, apparently. (1/2)

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box with the words "What's on my Kobo and Libro FM TBR? (As of 1 June 2026)"

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box with the title of Non-Fiction and book covers for The Real Lolita by Sarah Weinman, Awake by Jen Hatmaker, The Trial of Lizzie Bordon by Cara Robertson, and the Wager by David Grann.

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box with the title Non-Fiction with images of the book covers for God DIdn't Make Us to Hate Us by Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail, Joyful Anyway by Kate Bowler, How to Write and Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee, All About Love by bell hooks, and Drama Free by Nedra Glover Tawwab.

Over a background of blue and gray knitting, a white box with a title Historical Fiction and images of the book covers for The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali, Pachinco by Miu Jin Lee, The Lilac People by Milo Todd, and Copper Script by KJ Charles.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 06/06/2026

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. (But make it queer/trans for Pride Month!) 4. Glitterland by @alexishall.bsky.social #booksky #readqueerbooks

An image of the book cover for Glitterland. The left side of the book is sparkly blues and blacks and the right is white. In the middle, two men hug one another, one in grays and one in black.

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · 05/06/2026

Seeing a ton of folks wondering where to get audiobooks these days 👀 We are an audiobook company that share profits with 4,000+ indie bookshops across the globe. Every time you buy an audiobook with us—there are over 600,000 to choose from—your indie benefits. (Which we think is pretty cool.)

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

You want to see Norway men’s national football team’s official photo for World Cup 2026 www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

members of the Norway men’s national football team on a rocky shore, styled as a fierce group of ancient Vikings. They are dressed in elaborate historical costumes, including fur-trimmed capes, leather tunics, chainmail, and armor pieces, while holding traditional gear like circular wooden shields, spears, axes, swords, and blowing horns. In the background, longships rest on a calm body of water that cuts through a vast, dramatic fjord. The rugged landscape is framed by massive, steep green mountains, with a thin waterfall cascading down a cliff face on the left, all under a cloudy, overcast sky.

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JockyWockyKittyWitty @katmankieran.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It doesn’t look that fancy, but this is a very fancy salad because I grew everything in it

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 05/06/2026

Decided to re-sign up for Kindle Unlimited and take full advantage of the three months free thing. Will cancel it right before I gotta pay. Have any books I have to check out in this period?

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 05/06/2026

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. (But make it queer/trans for Pride Month!) 3. All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown #booksky #readqueerbooks

Image of the cover for the book All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown. It features two young men sitting on the ground which appears super dry and broken. Their pinkies are touching and one man looks at the other who is looking forward.

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Gatsby @thegraygatsby.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Let me draw your cat, dog, small pet or original animal character for $15 USD each. Available at my ko-fi shop: ko-fi.com/rookdraws/co... See gallery for more examples. DM me with any questions. Please repost for visibility. 💕

An ad for digital art commission offerings with 6 example drawings. Text ID: Pet portrait commissions. I can draw cats, dogs, rodents, other small pets and original animal characters. $15 USD. Turnaround 2-3 days. Available at my ko-shop.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 04/06/2026

Anyone else gagging at the thought of the bathroom scene in 4k?

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 04/06/2026

A book cover for John Irving’s book, In One Person. The cover is black and white with a person facing away from the viewer, either putting on or taking off a bra. Only the person’s torso is seen.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 04/06/2026

I totally forgot to add, you know, actual text to my last post. So, uh, go back and read it on my feed? #booksky #readqueerbooks

A slide that says Queer Books on my TBR with rainbow squiggles at the upper left and lower right corners

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 02/06/2026

This is Maple. She closes her eyes while enjoying ice cream in order to really savor the moment. Also believes it prevents brain freeze. Just can't prove it yet. 12/10 (TT: maplethechocolatesausage)

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 03/06/2026

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. (But make it queer/trans for Pride Month!) 1. The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune #booksky #readqueerbooks

Book cover for The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. It depicts, in a 3D animation style, a large house perched on a cliff over the sea. A small van or bus is in front of the house.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 01/06/2026

Feb book review part 3, because I am having trouble counting to 4 this morning.

A small image of the book cover for Piranesi, written by Susanna Clarke and narrated by Chiwetel Efiofor. The text of the review reads “Piranesi lives in a world full of rooms, some are filled with water, others have statues, and others are empty. He uses his notebooks to record everything that happens in The House, including the occasional visits from The Other. Then, one day, another person shows up in The House and Piranesi must try to figure out exactly what’s going on.

I will admit it took me several times listening to this to get past the first couple of chapters, as the book is written in an almost disassociated style and it’s not clear what’s going on. It’s worth it.”

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

They lured us in with the butts! Turns out, #HeatedRivalry is a tearjerker.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 29/12/2025

I have to say it. The Heated Rivalry books are solidly okay. Not earth-shattering by any means. 4.25 stars for me for books 1-3. The show, though, amazingggg.

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · 23/11/2025

There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.

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Steve Waycott Wildlife Photography 🍁 @stevewaycott.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

One of my favourite images of a Grey Seal this year. The ocean water is crashing in the background against a small rocky outcropping far out in the bay. Bay of Fundy, #NewBrunswick, Canada September 2025 📸 #mammals #marinelife #seal #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf

The head of a grey seal (which describes both the species and the colour) is popping up through the surface of rough ocean water in the morning sunlight, with a wave crashing against an unseen rocky outcropping in the background.

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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 16/03/2025

Fun fact: There are more planes in the ocean than there are submarines in the sky.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 09/03/2025

I forgot entirely to draft up blog posts for this coming week. What should I write about? #blogger

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 02/03/2025

Spending my afternoon cleaning up my office (well, parts of it), flipping through old journals, listening to a mix of chill folk and rock songs, and blogging. What I’m not doing: laundry.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 28/02/2025

My day…but then I got hugs and pet my cats and Matt surprised me with churros in dulce de leche

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 24/02/2025

Which series by @booksbydlwhite.com should I start? Kobo Plus availability of audio a bonus

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 23/02/2025

Yes..this is a marketing email but appreciate that they put the effort into making our Muslim friends feel included and acknowledged.

Screenshot of a Whole Foods advertisement email providing ideas for observing Ramadan with their products. Includes a section called “Fuel up before sunrise.” With photos of honey and pistachio products next to a dish of rice with these and pomegranate seeds on top.

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Eden Appiah-Kubi @edenawrites.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Hey Friends, there's a starter pack for all the #altgov account. Follow at your leisure!

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Kassie InAuthenticity's Chokehold🩷 Auntie, Ed.D. @drkassiej2b.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Depression is unpredictable: Isolation, poor hygiene, overeating or not eating at all, constant fatigue, irritability, memory issues, feeling numb, struggling to make decisions, loss of interest in hobbies, & unexplained aches. It’s more than sadness; it’s a daily battle that many fight silently. 🙏🏽

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 17/02/2025

Love this line from A Love Song for Ricki Wilde from @tiawilliams.bsky.social ”Richard Wilde, Senior, an impeccably suited gentleman who was not a debauched megachurch pastor, but looked like one”

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 15/02/2025

Long address is in my profile. See you there!

Off-white background with the words “New blog platform, same old Angela”

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 13/02/2025

Am I very rare in not really listening to music? I’ll hear songs on Reels or a commercial but I rarely ask out music unless I’m in the car with my kid or need to focus at work.

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 13/02/2025

Pinks and reds cross stitch sampler was re-started today after I realized just how much the slightly off one I did originally got to me.

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Stitch project in a wooden hoop with DMC numbers and swatches of thread colors next to some of them

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Angela Leese @analyticalang.substack.com · 12/02/2025

I wish I had liked the message when I saw it, but want to thank whoever it was that pointed out how problematic Substack is/has become. I had started a blog over there some time ago, with the intention to share stories about my life. No more. Moved over to @ghost.org last night. #themoreyouknow

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