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Halliday in the Books

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💙 [humanoid creature.] 💙 ARC/Beta Reader, Writer, Indie Bookstore Enthusiast, Massachusetts Local & Neurospicy hallidaynelson.com

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 9h

I stopped using my wheelchair a few months before that reboot released and it was the first time I'd seen anyone address the grief and fear that came with that. Thank you.

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 14h

Fun fact: I grew up two houses up the street from this guy. That was filmed behind his parents' house and I have screamed in those same woods. It did not help.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What Feeds Below is a mesmerizing new ecohorror from Tatiana Schlote-Bonne. You won't be able to look away from this one. Everyone has a phobia. Whatever yours is, you're sure to encounter it in The Void. The darkness is not empty. It's hungry. Full review writing.hallidaynelson.com/what-feeds-b...

Review: What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This year’s #BannedBooksWeek coincides with ALA’s official 150th anniversary. To mark the occasion, ALA has released a list of the 150 most challenged books documented from 1990, when ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom began tracking book challenges, through 2025. ala150.org/150books

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Does this mean audiobook? 😍

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

ARC Library is another great place to find reviews

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Sometimes, after reading a historical fiction that takes a lot of liberties, I feel the need to listen to a meticulously researched non-fiction text about the same event or period. It soothes my nerd brain.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our indie bookstore last week was Manchester by the Book in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA! It feels much bigger on the inside than it looks like from the outside, and it's remarkably accessible for all the twists and turns through the shelves. It also has gorgeous murals! #booksky #indiebookstore #ma

Manchester by the Book in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA - Exploring Independent Bookstores

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This isn't an email, but I very much enjoy your books.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Use a vid, GIF, or pic to describe your mood today! 🖤

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Alt: A yellow smiley face melting onto the ground in the woods

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thank you! And thankfully, yes.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I've been sick all week. I thought being sick in bed would translate to reading, but there were no words on the wall I ended up starting at.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

*dive deeper

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Definitely sea birds. They can give deeper than most because their feathers don't have the same coating as most other birds, so between hunts you'll see them holding out their wings to dry looking like Dracula with his cape.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Agreed. At the very most, one fierce but brief kiss. I strongly prefer it when authors place the spicy scene the night before the big battle, for instance. I also really love when they fall into each other's arms after, overwhelmed with relief that the other is still alive. *Swoon*

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I am not ace but I have definitely never felt that way while in a dangerous situation. In fiction it really only makes sense to me if it's like a "I can't let one of us die without you knowing I love you, but one or more of us might die here, sooooo..."

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Project Gutenberg @gutenberg.org · 26/09/2026

The Women Who Sold Books Door to Door By Livia Gershon Three nineteenth-century memoirs reveal the risks and rewards of life on the road as a traveling bookseller. daily.jstor.org/the-women-wh... Original article: www.jstor.org/stable/48647... #books #literature

Image of Frank Shay on his mobile book truck "Parnassus on Wheels" taken c. 1922. Autographed by Shay to Christopher Morley.

Photo postcard of Frank Shay's mobile book truck, "Parnassus on Wheels" (c. 1922), a traveling bookshop parked outside a decorative shopfront. A man sits in the vintage vehicle. Handwritten inscription reads: "To Christopher Morley — source of all inspiration, Frank Shay."

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I don't think I'm capable of saying no to that question

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I really do love that cover

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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A humbling reminder from Carl Sagan: Even if you read 1 book a week for your entire life, you'd only scratch the surface of human knowledge.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Much as we love bookshops, they need more than love to keep going. A bookshop can be the centre of a whole community. Bookshops support authors; organize events. A thriving bookshop teaches the next generation that literacy matters. So don't just love your bookshop: actually buy books there.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This week's indie bookstore is actually a lot of stores. Oh My Gosh Antiques & Collectibles has over 200 vendors in their marketplace, a huge number of whom offer a selection secondhand, vintage, and antique books. It's a massive place that's worth some heavy exploration! #booksky #indie #market

Oh My Gosh Antiques & Collectibles in Sterling, MA - Exploring Independent Bookstores

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

You're welcome to hit me up if you'd like some help. WordPress sites have been my day job for many moons now. Is it self hosted, or hosted by WordPress?

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Gareth L. Powell / G.L. Powell @garethlpowell.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Do your brain a favour: read a book.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This looks like so much fun!

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Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

if you are reviewing an unpublished manuscript and you have the sheer unmitigated audacity, cheek, gall and laziness to upload it into an LLM to generate a review, let me tell you, you should be shunned and tarred and feathered

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The second book in the Harriman & Mancini Mysteries is out tomorrow! A Deadly Entanglement by Cathy Pegau is a sapphic historical fiction with some savvy undercover investigators and very lovable characters. Full review at writing.hallidaynelson.com/a-deadly-ent... #bookreview #💙📚 #sapphic

Review: A Deadly Entanglement by Cathy Pegau

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This week's indie bookstore was Readmore Books in Taunton, MA! They've been here since 1975 with about 3,500 square feet of retail space, with thousands upon thousands of new &secondhand reads. They're one of the largest and most diverse book selections in the area. readmorebooks.com #indie #💙📚

Readmore Books in Taunton, MA - Exploring Independent Bookstores

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I borrowed a Nintendo Switch and two games for it from my local library a couple weeks ago if it makes you feel better.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Buzzard by Inez Ray is already starting to generate hype, and every single word of that is well deserved. It publishes Sept 22 as the latest release from Left Unread, a publishing imprint focused on platforming BIPOC authors. Full review: writing.hallidaynelson.com/buzzard-by-i... #bookreview #💙📚

Review: Buzzard by Inez Ray

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ruby Bridges was 6-years-old when she stepped into the history books. Bravely accompanied by her mother, she was the first Black child to desegregate an all-white school in the South. It was not long ago… Today is her birthday. She is still with us. She is 72. Happy birthday, Ruby Bridges 💜

Young Ruby Bridges, photo in black and white

Ruby Bridges today, photo in full color

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This week's indie bookstore was An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe in Plainville, MA. This place is huge, and their kids' section is amazing. That's not surprising at all if you already know that one of the owners is the author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. anunlikelystory.indiecommerce.com #📚💙 #mass

An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe in Plainville, MA - Exploring Independent Bookstores

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last week's indie bookstore was Annie' Book Stop in Raynham, MA! Once a part of a larger chain, this store has now functioned independently for decades. Last year it was bought by two local moms who live in town. www.anniesbookstop02767.com #booksky #indie #bookstore #massachusetts

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Exactly! #BookSky

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Maybe you should name the next cat "Rabbit Rabbit"

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Sometimes I'll just avoid the name entirely with "our main character," or "the love interest," etc.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A Broken Heart of Blackened Stone by Gina Denny publishes tomorrow! While this is technically a debut work, Denny has been working as an editor and ghostwriter for many years and gives phenomenal writing advice online. I was so excited to get an ARC! writing.hallidaynelson.com/broken-heart... 📚💙

Review: A Broken Heart of Blackened Stone by Gina Denny

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Be sure you're checking out the #naratess indie book sale! Remember, if you read indie books, you're automatically gorgeous. I don't make the rules 🥰 🔗 indiebook.sale

Banner for the Narratess Indie Book Sale. A chonky dragon reads a book at the bottom, a pile of skulls with a candle and ghost sit on the left of the text, and a space ship flies by a planet on the right of the text. Several fantasy book covers surround the banner.

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Fantasy, Sci FI & Horror

29 - 31 August

Main banner designed by Arden Powell

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Me to others: It's ALWAYS okay to DNF a book for any reason whatsoever. Reading should be enjoyable, and forcing it risks burnout. You won't leave a positive review if you struggled to the end. ANY REASON IS FINE. Me alone: Thinking about reading another page makes me want to cry BUT... #booksky

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Last week's bookstore was The Outer Limits in Waltham, MA! They have a lot of the typical novels you'll find in secondhand stores, but their main focus is comics. There's a ton of incredible memorabilia too. eouterlimits.com #booksky #massachusetts #comics

The Outer Limits in Waltham, MA - Exploring Independent Bookstores

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Happy release day to Heir of Prophecy, the new magic academia novel from Analeigh Sbrana, the same author who gave us Lore of the Wilds and Lore of the Tides! Full review at writing.hallidaynelson.com/heir-of-prop... #booksky #review #releaseday

Review: Heir of Prophecy by Analeigh Sbrana

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

It makes sense for New England though. We are in a RUSH don't have time for all those extra letters. Heck, we'll just call it "Dunky's" because "Dunkin Donuts" takes too long and we've got totally-still-yellow lights to run.

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Our featured indie bookstore last week was Commonwealth Books in Boston, MA! This store has texts dating all the way back to the Medieval period and everything up until current day. They even have their own publishing imprint for new books! commonwealthbooks.blackwidowpress.com #boston #booksky

Commonwealth Books in Boston, MA - Exploring Independent Bookstores

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Last month, The Nerd Fam's Early Reads Book Club got to read KOBRA, by Cris G. Wells, which releases today, August 18th! This one has a murder mystery and conspiracy investigation with deadly puzzles, and an utterly unique magic system! Review at writing.hallidaynelson.com/kobra-by-cri... #booksky

Review: KOBRA by Cris G. Wells

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Cost of Runes by K.R. House comes out tomorrow, August 18! This is book 2 in the Unmarked series & even better than the first! This world is getting larger & more complex with every new page. Review: writing.hallidaynelson.com/the-cost-of-... Preorder signed copies: krhousebooks.com #booksky

Review: The Cost of Runes by K.R. House

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Gail Simone @gailsimone.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

1984 has some interesting shit to say about data centers. Would be amazing if anyone listened.

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Last week's indie bookstore was Good Dog Records & Books in Newton, MA! It's been here for three years, but has the feeling of a much older store with all the hidden gems it has tucked away on the shelves and in the bins. gooddognewton.com #booksky #massachusetts #bookstore

Good Dog Records and Books in Newton, MA - Exploring Independent Bookstores

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sounds like a great idea! #BookSky

Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I love reading queer horror. Make it Gothic & throw in a cool magic system, and I'm hooked. This is the story of a queer love that even death cannot sever, thanks to the art of necromancy! The Halls of the Dead by S.M. Hallow out Aug 18. writing.hallidaynelson.com/the-halls-of... #booksky #review

Review: The Halls of the Dead by S.M. Hallow

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Halliday in the Books @hallidaynelson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Only because i wouldn't know how to fly it. I would totally help a more knowledgeable friend steal one, though.