iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Belmont Books

Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

BOSTON AREA, come see me TONIGHT Wednesday Sept 30 at @belmontbooks.bsky.social talking CHRISTMAS IN AUSTENLAND, telling silly anecdotes about the AUSTENLAND movie, signing your books, and soaking up your loveliness. Come as you are, leave armed with stories to get you through the coming winter.

Shannon's author photo + Christmas in Austenland book cover. Text announcing: Shannon Hale discusses Christmas in Austenland, Wednesday, Sept 30 7pm at Belmont Books

1113

Reposted by Belmont Books

SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Two Canadian Scientists Develop an Inhaled Vaccine Mist That Delivers Immunity Directly to the Lungs, Right Where Viruses Enter Two scientists, Fiona Smaill and Zhou Xing, developed AeroVax, an inhaled vaccine mist designed to reach the lungs in just 2 minutes.

511185214977

Reposted by Belmont Books

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

“A 1-year-old baby appeared in immigration court without legal representation in Arizona and received an instruction: File an asylum application before the next hearing or face deportation.”

notus.org

Judge to Baby: File an Asylum Application

The 1-year-old is one of the migrant children who advocates say appeared in immigration court without legal representation.

20530071583

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

How much do we care about our customers? We personally taste-tested every one of these cookies to make sure they were the most delicious recipes ever. The verdict? Yes! Yes! Yes! (Please bring us more, Joanne.) Pre-order today to get a signed copy! belmontbooks.com/book/9780063...

Pre-order a signed copy of Joanne Chang's The Joy of Cookies

010

Reposted by Belmont Books

katewoodworth.bsky.social @katewoodworth.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Thank you @belmontbooks.bsky.social @lisagenova.bsky.social and @jennablum.bsky.social for an interesting and informative discussion about bipolar disorder- fact and fiction

011

Reposted by Belmont Books

Sandy Ernest Allen @sandyernestallen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

what a nightmare.

645274

Reposted by Belmont Books

Jenn Campbell @piefuchs.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I have visited 24 of 25 participating independent bookstores in the #bostonindiebookstorecrawl - the 25th is actually @belmontbooks.bsky.social which I live close to and can visit easily. As a side note I did the whole thing using only the @mbta.com

121

Reposted by Belmont Books

Eben E. B. Bein (they) @ebenbein.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Writers on #estrangement at @belmontbooks.bsky.social on April 29th at 7pm. Editor @jennybartoy.bsky.social and Nicole Graev Lipson.

142

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Is there anything better than an author coming in to sign book? YES when that book is a staff pick! Thanks so much Riss M. Neilson for stopping by!! Caitlyn and Audrey loved THE BRIDGE BACK TO YOU so much! Signed copies available! #belmontbooks #indiebookstore #signedbooks #staffpicks #romancereads

040

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility and we are proud to carry these stories and more! And stay tuned for more info about how our Trans Rights Readathon turned out this year! #belmontbooks #transdayofvisibility🏳️‍⚧️ #supporttransrights #readmorebooks📚 #tdov

011

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We are so excited for @esdees.bsky.social's launch of WESTERLY on June 2nd!

020

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Passover starts at sundown this Wednesday, April 1st! We've got some great reading for kids, plus a haggadah or two to make your Passover sweet. Chag Pesach! #belmontbooks #passover2026 #pesach #kidsbooks #belmontma #independentbookstore #indiebookstore

Books for Passover: Check 'Em Out in green text, with the subtitle "starts sundown Wednesday, April 1". Images are of a Seder plate, two stars of David, and two white daisies and pink flowers decorating the text.

A heading that says "Kids Passover Stories" and the covers of four kids books for Passover. Welcoming Elijah by Leslea Newman, Ine Little Goat by Dana Horn and Theo Ellsworth, My First Passover by Karen Katz, and All Who are Hungry, Come and Eat! by Leslie Kimmelman

A heading that says Kids Passover Stories with the covers of four picture books: Talia and the Passover Hug-gadah by Linda Elovitz Marshall, Happy Passover, Edie Rose by Joy Preble, and Zayde Babysits Before Passover and Paulie's Passover Predicament both by Jane Sutton

A green heading says "Haggadahs" with the cover of The New American Haggadah edited by Jonathan Safran Foer and the cover of Simply Seder: A Passover Haggadah highlighted, as well as a graphic of two pyramids and a Seder plate.

050

Reposted by Belmont Books

Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The billions to DHS have built the for-profit panopticon surveillance state they were unable to fully push through after 9/11 because people fought back. It took 25 years but they have it now. This cannot be reformed. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/t...

nytimes.com

How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are

14627268

Reposted by Belmont Books

Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.

nytimes.com

How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are

818162869891

Reposted by Belmont Books

The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 30/01/2026

As thousands of ICE agents descended on Minneapolis this month, kids started staying home from school. A local principal, teachers, and parent volunteers have banded together to keep the families safe. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/IZ9yGT

newyorkermag.visitlink.me

The Schoolchildren of Minneapolis

As thousands of ICE agents arrived, kids started staying home from school. A local principal, teachers, and parent volunteers have banded together to keep the families safe.

04817

Reposted by Belmont Books

Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 30/01/2026

Journalism is not a crime. The Justice Department should investigate the federal agents who killed US citizens in broad daylight, not arrest reporters like Don Lemon. He should be released. It's a spine-chilling assault on press freedom and threatens the public's right to know.

581593376

Reposted by Belmont Books

Don Lemon @donlemonofficial.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.

1223171887608

Reposted by Belmont Books

ProPublica @propublica.org · 09/01/2026

“Bands of masked men apprehending people in broad daylight in the streets and hauling them off. Disappearing people to a third country,” a former DHS official said. “We’re at an inflection point in history right now and it’s frightening.” (Published Oct. 2025)

propublica.org

How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force

Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...

20600235

Reposted by Belmont Books

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 08/01/2026

How many people have to say it? ICE is out of control, and racist as f*ck. This is ICE culture “They opened the door and asked if I was afraid yet? I said, ‘Absolutely NOT.’ Then they said it, ‘Well, you’re white and it wouldn’t be any fun and told me to get out of the car.’” - Rev Callaghan

13033081607

Reposted by Belmont Books

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today. Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews

AG Rayfield announces investigation into shooting involving federal agents
in Portland

“We have been clear about our concerns with excessive use of force by federal agents in Portland and nationally. We have also been clear about our intent to investigate circumstances involving federal agents to ensure they are accountable to acting within the scope of their official duties. Today’s incident only heightens the need for transparency and accountability. Our office will take every step necessary to ensure that the rights and security of Oregonians are protected.”

The Oregon DOJ is opening a formal investigation into an incident in Portland in which two people were shot and injured during an encounter with federal agents. The investigation will look into whether any federal officer acted outside the scope of their lawful authority and will include witness interviews, video evidence, and other relevant materials. If evidence of criminal conduct is found, cases may be referred to the Multnomah County District Attorney for potential prosecution.

350174714215

Reposted by Belmont Books

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In Minnesota, the federal government is no longer a trusted authority—it’s an active threat. After ICE’s massive deployment and fatal shooting of a Minneapolis resident, Governor Tim Walz has put the National Guard on alert and focused his efforts on defending his state from the regime’s extremism.

thinkbigpicture.substack.com

Donald Trump Has Declared War On Minnesota—And Tim Walz Is Ready

Trump's most devastating war might be the one he's waging right here at home

691639336

Reposted by Belmont Books

Eric Holthaus @ericholthaus.com · 08/01/2026

I just watched two women get kidnapped right in front of me in Northeast Minneapolis. ICE is still terrorizing our city.

8124431204

Reposted by Belmont Books

Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 07/01/2026

A US citizen has apparently been shot by ICE agents in Minneapolis. I’m gathering information, but the situation on the ground is volatile. ICE should leave now for everyone’s safety.

40264291666

Reposted by Belmont Books

Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 07/01/2026

I just left the Venezuela briefing. It's worse than you thought. Oil company executives seem to know more about Trump's secret plan to "run" Venezuela than the American people. We need public Senate hearings NOW.

33661351914

Reposted by Belmont Books

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”

236142843783

Reposted by Belmont Books

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/01/2026

Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."

7713095810204

Reposted by Belmont Books

Sarah Sunfire @sarahsunfire.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Last fall I ended up looking at a lot of Seventeen magazines for a project. Even in the late 90's, there was a section of book recs in every issue. One of them was historical fiction about the life of Van Gogh, doorstop-thick. It hit me then how much of a reading culture we've lost.

1343438

Reposted by Belmont Books

Progressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Brazil succeeded in holding coup plotters accountable. "If — when the glass has been swept away & the trials are over — those who empowered, guided, mobilized, and legitimized [the riots] are never held to account, then... the conditions for repetition remain intact.” jacobin.com/2026/01/janu...

jacobin.com

What Brazil’s January 8 Can Teach Us About January 6

In 2021, the January 6 Capitol attack exposed deep connections between the US state and far-right groups. When something similar happened in Brazil in 2023, it prompted a national attempt to reform th...

16076922424

Reposted by Belmont Books

Trans News Network @transnews.network · 01/01/2026

In this in-depth interview Billie Jean Sweeney — a former editor at The New York Times — details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, why this was directed from the very top, how some staff pushed back and the immense damage done by the NYT legitimizing bigotry.

transnews.network

'A directive from above': Former NYT editor lays out how the paper pushes anti-trans bigotry

In this in-depth interview, former New York Times editor Billie Jean Sweeney details how the paper shifted towards openly promoting anti-trans hatred, how some staff tried to stop it, how it's directe...

5873273434

Reposted by Belmont Books

Kate Cochrane (she/her) @katebcochrane.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

My wife and I went to @belmontbooks.bsky.social yesterday to see my books! Always so exciting (especially did not realize my hair also seemed a bit wackadoodle but oh well)

062

Reposted by Belmont Books

Colin Woodard @colinwoodard.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thanks to the engaged, thoughtful, capacity crowd who braved darkness and inside-of-128 traffic last night, and to the most excellent @belmontbooks.bsky.social for hosting. You rock.

021

Reposted by Belmont Books

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Looking ahead to next weekend, @jnwieder.bsky.social and I will be having a Food-themed *and* Holiday-themed double storytime at @belmontbooks.bsky.social! Join us at 11am on Saturday, 10/18 for a late breakfast at Blackbear Cafe and some #picturebooks! #kidlit #authorlife #booksky #holidays

051

Reposted by Belmont Books

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

BREAKING: A federal judge in Massachusetts (the Reagan-appointed William Young) has declared the Trump administration's cuts to NIH grants — ostensibly over Trump's EOs on gender ideology and DEI — are "illegal" and "void." He's ordering many grants restored.

103133843581

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

8 years ago today, we opened our doors for the first time! After months of buildout, ordering (and shelving!) inventory, and hiring, we took the paper off the windows and opened the doors. It was such a special day and we took photos! If you stop by today, please wish a happy birthday!

080

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Tomorrow night is our monthly book club on zoom! If you'd like to join, please email to register and receive bookclub materials. “This exquisitely imagined family saga spans cultures and continents.” —New York Times “A highly readable and poignant tale of dislocation, refuge and resilience.” —NPR

020

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

TONIGHT! Please join us for an evening with @kenneth.oppel and @cl_herman as they discuss Kenneth's newest YA, BEST OF ALL WORLDS. An utterly unique book, this is sure to be one conversation you won't want to miss! 7pm at Belmont Books!

020

Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Our new Sunday music program starts today (6/1) at 4:30! Come check it out!

Live…from Belmont Books Sunday music program starting June 1st at 4:30 with local jazz band n-Tet.

011

Reposted by Belmont Books

Kye @gxldsociety.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

An Ohio man checked out 100 Black, Jewish, and LGBTQ books—then burned them. And bragged. Rep. Shontel Brown exposed it on the House floor. This is erasure in real time. 📚ERASED exists because of this exact hate. They want our history gone. Read it. Share it. Defend it: stan.store/gxldsociety/...

581562714

Reposted by Belmont Books

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Public pressure works! Keep it going.

350218984574