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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 9h

What is my book doing way up there? THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, about the 1936 heat wave, is reminding you to not climb somewhere high, when it is super hot out. You could get woozy, and then: bad things. Kind of a PSA for Los Angeles, in a heat emergency right now. #BookSky

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Eating wild mushrooms, like this puffball in my yard, can be dangerous. But you can devour THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, a nonfiction narrative about America's worst heat wave, without fear of being poisoned. Provided you don't have a nemesis looking to bump you off. #BookSky

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This weekend I visited William Henry Harrison's memorial and decided to turn it into a social media post. My book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH, @pegasus-books.bsky.social is about America's worst heat wave (in 1936), and has nothing to do with our ninth president, but what the heck. #BookSky #weatherhistory

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Glad you approve of the title (or I assume so). Not sure if the Diet Coke thing will land, but it's true! But you may be right about author photos. Most of my expressions, where I try to look a little zany, do end up looking a little feral...

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

So an author walks into a bar… and tries to create a social media post out of it. THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, is about America’s worst heat wave (in 1936), and, geez, I look a little sauced, don't I? But, honest, I had just imbibed a lot of Diet Coke. #BookSky #weatherhistory

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I hope you're being sarcastic. I know that when an em dash shows up in writing, it's supposedly a sign that AI wrote it, since AI writing overuses them. But if we stop using em dashes, AI wins. So, no thanks. I use em dashes when the occasion calls for it, and sometimes -- even when it doesn't.

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

If you haven’t read THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, please check out your local bookstore or local library. I’m hoping if everybody does, and if some of you share this post, I can create a little more awareness, and my book will sell like… well, you know. #BookSky #weatherhistory

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Lots of talk in the media about how 1936 is no longer the hottest summer, that 2026 is. True but also misleading. As the author of THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, I'd like to point out that there are still many 1936 unbroken heat records. But give it time. #BookSky #climatechange

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Over the weekend, an engine light alerted me that my car was getting hot. Naturally, I turned it into a social media post for my book, which is about America's worst heat wave. Sigh. I don't want to think of how many books I'll have to sell to pay for a mechanic. #BookSky #nonfiction #weatherhistory

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I went to The Book Loft of German Village in Columbus, Ohio, today, and the staff asked me to sign copies of THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social. OK, it was one copy. That's all they had. But still, if you are in the area and want a signed copy... #BookSky #nonfiction #weatherhistory

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A bridge in Chicago is currently stuck slightly upright, causing delays and backups for cars on the highway. I can't help but bring it up -- this happened a lot in the 1936 heat wave: the topic of my new book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social #BookSky #weatherhistory

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It's still hot outside, and so it's fitting that The History Channel has a new story about the 1936 heat wave. I was interviewed for the article, and there's a big mention of my new book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/3sh6nusp #BookSky #nonfiction #weatherhistory

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The Deadly 1936 Heat Wave Helped Popularize Shorts in the US | HISTORY

During the 1936 North American heat wave, extreme heat plagued the United States and Canada. Thousands of people died...

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

When one of your pals is David Cain, world-renowned juggler, and he's at your book signing for THE SUMMER OF DEATH, about America's worst heat wave in 1936 @pegasus-books.bsky.social at Blue Dog Books in Springboro, OH, you are naturally going to ask him to show off his talents. #BookSky #nonfiction

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Didn't know it was up until just now, but I had a great time talking about the 1936 heat wave and my new book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social on the "History Unplugged" podcast: tinyurl.com/y33nc7e9 #BookSky #nonfiction #climatechange #weatherhistory

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Summer of Death: America’s Heat Wave of 1936 That Killed 12,000

Podcast Episode · History Unplugged Podcast · August 20 · 45m

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Yes, I know I should clean out my bird feeder more often... but, um, well, this is what may happen if you don't... #nature #birds

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Lately, especially in the south and western states, it's been as hot as the inside of a... well, you know. But if you really want to experience a broiling summer, crack open my book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, a nonfiction narrative about the 1936 heat wave. #BookSky #nonfiction

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Figured I'd take a break from all of the posts about my new book and put up this photo of tall ironweed, a plant growing in my backyard right now (in Ohio). It's a native, a perennial, and monarch butterflies and swallowtail butterflies like it. #nature #butterfliles

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Why is my book wearing a backwards baseball cap? Because it's trying to look... cool. See, it's a book about a heat wave, and I thought it would be funny if, uh... well, never mind. @pegasus-books.bsky.social #BookSky #nonfiction

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

CBS Morning News ran a segment about the history of short pants, and we talked about my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social. I don't know if book sales are up, but brands are offering to pay me not to wear their shorts on national TV: tinyurl.com/56k2utzr #BookSky #nonfiction

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

So I had the thrill of being interviewed on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social, dicussing the history of shorts (as in pants) and my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social got a nice shoutout. Here's the link if you're curious: www.cbsnews.com/video/short-... #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

So why the photo of my shorts and my book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social? I'm going to be on CBS SUNDAY MORNING @cbsmornings.bsky.social talking with Mo Rocca about the history of shorts! (My book is about the 1936 heat wave, but -- well, you'll just have to tune in...) #BookSky

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Wow, this was nice to see... Thanks for the shout-out, @angldst13thsin.bsky.social!

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Over the weekend, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (in Kansas, which was clobbered by the 1936 heat wave) recommended THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social For anyone who wants to check out the mini-review: tinyurl.com/4yfens6s

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Lost in the Stacks: The Summer of Death

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Earlier, I mentioned that I'm featured on "Blue Dot" a show from North State Public Radio in Chico, CA, an @npr.org station. We discussed my new book. Well, I wish I had mentioned the great timing: in Chico, it's been 100+ degrees this week! tinyurl.com/3ujyjrmm #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave

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Blue Dot: The great heat wave of 1936 with author Geoff Williams

Host Dave Schlom is joined by Geoff Williams, author of the new book, The Summer of Death: The Great Heat Wave of 1936 and the Making of Modern America.

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Sharing a photo of (I think) a cup plant, in my backyard. It's more pleasant to look at than the dead raccoon, about 20 yards away. Second animal in a few months to die in my backyard (a groundhog was the first). Unsure what -- a hawk? an owl? -- is terrorizing my subdivision's wildlife. #nature

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

So why is my book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH (Pegasus Books), surrounded by corn? It's a reminder that there is also an audio book about America’s deadliest heat wave! And… well, ears of corn… and we listen to audio books with our, you know. (Yeah... sigh... this a corny post.) #BookSky

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danothygrimm.bsky.social @danothygrimm.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Geoff Williams talks about his new book: The Summer of Death - The Great heat Wave of 1936 and The Making of Modern Day America. Join us "Behind the Curtain" and be eligible to win a copy. www.patreon.com/DanothyGrimm...

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Behind the Curtain 31 - Geoff Williams | Danothy Grimm - Writers Block Party

Geoff Williams is a freelance journalist and the author of ten nonfiction books. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, includ

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

During the 1936 heat wave, which is the topic of my new book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, there were a LOT of tire blowouts. Heat increases the pressure inside tires. So be careful out there, especially if where you live is being hammered by the heat. #BookSky #nonfiction

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

During the 1936 heat wave, the topic of my new book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH (Pegasus Books), there were many dry creek and river beds, and fish were dying, just as they have been lately in Minnesota, and… well, yeah, that's a photo of my book on my bed. I don't have much of a marketing budget. #BookSky

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

If you've seen my BlueSky posts, you may have seen me post about the groundhog that lived underneath my back patio. Well, it inspired an article that I wrote for USA TODAY. The article ran June 30, but I just discovered today that it ran: tinyurl.com/59bxszf2 #groundhogs #nature

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Groundhogs are invading my yard. Now what?

For some homeowners, every day is Groundhog Day. Here's what to do if you have a woodchuck resident, according to wildlife experts.

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

No need to ever feel bad about getting a book from the library. If the library doesn't have it, but orders the book so you can read it, then the author just made a sale. So you're helping the author, and if you like the book and tell people, you're also helping with word of mouth. So don't feel bad!

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Well, you're more responsible than I would have been obviously, since I directed you to a milkshake. Anyway, I hope the buffet was good, and that you're feeling better.

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Also sorry to hear this. I hope you maybe steer clear of the buffet (since you seem to think it's a bad idea) and maybe treat yourself to ice cream or a milkshake instead? Anyway, I hope you patch things up with your son soon. Parenting can be tough.

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

If you can’t find a copy of THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, maybe it’s hiding in your refrigerator. Get it? Because my nonfiction book is about a killer 1936 heat wave, and the inside of a refrigerator is… um, cold… (OK, I'm still workshopping this post) #BookSky #nonfiction #weather

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Trump is always saying that we’re “the hottest country in the world." During the 1936 heat wave, the topic of my new book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH (Pegasus Books), we actually WERE the hottest country in the world (weeks of 100+ temps). Of course, if nothing is done about the climate crisis... #BookSky

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I write down notes. I practice saying what I hope to say. I feel like if you're too prepared, that can be as bad as being unprepared. But when you're on TV, you can't read or refer to notes, since you have to look at the camera. But the second interview I did today, that went well. So, phew.

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

You know, I knew what they would ask... I just found myself blanking at certain points, not sure what I should say. Sigh. I have another TV interview in 25 minutes; just found out about it... a regional interview... I'll post it here when I get a link tomorrow. So maybe I can redeem myself.

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Geoff Williams @geoffwill.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Reuters' climate change newsletter, SUSTAINABLE SWITCH, mentioned THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social today! (The book is about the 1936 heat wave.) The reporter who writes SS said, "It's worth a read for the lessons it offers from the past." #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave #climatechange

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