Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Time to go! Had a blast. Happy reading, everyone! #ewgc 010
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Thought there was nothing new to learn about the sinking of of the Titanic? Think again. DEAD IN THE WATER: THE LOST PASSENGERS OF THE TITANIC by Caitlin Doughty was fascinating. One of the my favorite non-fiction books of the decade. @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social #ewgc 061
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 01/10/2026A women's basketball phenom in trouble turns to Glory Broussard for help. Smart move. I love everything about DREAMS OF GLORY - setting, characters, the insights into sports gambling, & spending time in the company of the incomparable Glory. #ewgc @ssedlib.bsky.social @brooklynzydeco.bsky.social 030
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Cruising into #ewgc listening to Van Morrison sing Tupelo Honey. Perfect music for my mood. 120
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Just registered for LJ DoD on October 22. Anyone else attending? #ewgc 220
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Cinnamon approves of her official portrait, created in paper by artist Evelyn Goldman. #caturday #cats 080
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Cinnamon is about to make you an offer you can’t refuse. #Caturday #CatsofBlueSky #Cats 010
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Talking books at #ewgc was the perfect way to stay cool on a hot day. So many great recommendations! Until we meet again. 060
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 09/07/2026How lucky am I to have gotten my hands on an advance copy of SAME RIVER TWICE by Wiley Cash? Halfway done, coming here to recommend it is the only reason I'm not reading it right now! @librarylovefest.bsky.social #ewgc 💙📚 1121
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 09/07/2026One of my favorite mystery series has a new book due early next year and it's a humdinger! A CASE OF FEAR AND FAVOR by Sally Smith brings back Gabriel Ward to solve another mysterious death, this one in the hushed rooms of the library of the Inner Temple. @macmillanlib.bsky.social #ewgc 💙📚 292
Reposted by Janet LockhartClaudia Stellar, PhD @claudiastellar.bsky.social · 03/07/2026@tressiemcphd.bsky.social on why we must defend public libraries: “There is a reason the culture warriors hate the library. It is the same reason that Americans should defend it with our rights. No political spin doctor can sell us what is freely given at one: the right to think for ourselves.” 224091
Reposted by Janet LockhartLinda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 04/07/2026I am informed that Larry is AI and have deleted. I despise that people are ruining fun. 1423718
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Lovely interview with Mick Herron. What will be the fate of Jackson Lamb? Stay tuned. Hope the article is not paywalled, apologies if so. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...observer.co.ukSlow Horses’ Mick Herron: ‘I wanted to write about somewh...On a stroll through Jackson Lamb’s grimy London turf, the author visits the inspiration for Gary Oldman’s headquarters, talks about AI stealing his style to write brownie recipes and explains why he h... 000
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Saturday catnap. Cinnamon loves her self warming cat bed. #caturday #cats #catsofbluesky 0110
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Finally made it to Word on the Water book barge on London’s Regent’s Canal. Small but choice selection of books, we found two to take home. 040
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 08/01/2026It wasn't easy but we still talked books today at #ewgc. Hope the issues with hashtags have been worked out by the time our February chat rolls around. Until then, happy reading everyone! 070
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 08/01/2026The DC Smith/Kings Lake Investigation series by Peter Grainger is a self published smash. I am a big fan and very excited that @hachettelibrary.bsky.social has plans to make the whole series available in print. Hoping to see a drc of the latest, SOME SORT OF JUSTICE. #ewgc 💙📚 050
Reposted by Janet LockhartRobin @galleychatter.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Hey GalleyChatters, if you're trying to follow #ewgc - apparently, the Bluesky search is not working and is a few hours behind. If you follow me, please RT this so we get the word out. 1713
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Jane Harper is back with LAST ONE OUT. I think it will divide her fans. It's a slow burn, atmospheric read and I ended up in the pro column but there were moments I wished it would move a little faster. #ewgc 040
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 08/01/2026THE KEEPER by Tana French -- I don't how she does it, but she makes conversation between drunk old men in a small town Irish pub white knuckle, page-turning reading. I love the Cal Hooper books, each one is better than the last. #ewgc @prhlibrary.bsky.social 💙📚 041
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 08/01/2026WHISTLER by Ann Patchett. Those four words say it all. Expect huge demand. BEL CANTO has long been my favorite of all her novels I've read, but this one really gave it a run for money. It is my favorite cover. #ewgc librarylovefest.bsky.social 💙📚 2130
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 08/01/2026I have several posts scheduled for #ewgc today. We're later than usual in the month, will be interesting to see if that affects attendance. I hope not, I need some recommendations and this group is the best at that.💙📚 130
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 17/12/2025What a relief to know I can continue to name favorite books from this year. 10 slots were not enough! 041
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 17/12/2025WILD DARK SHORE by Charlotte McConaghy is my last #LibFaves25. How do we build trust & work together to save what we can when our world is falling apart? Stunning descriptions of nature & complex, flawed characters make this a bk that will stay with me a long time. #ewgc @macmillanlib.bsky.social 💙📚 0111
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Only two slots left, the struggle to make our final choices is real! 020
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 16/12/2025CLOWN TOWN by Mick Herron, #LibFaves25 day 9. A fave author, fave series, already read it twice. The Slow Horses cable series is good but, all together now - the books are even better! The audio versions narrated by Gerard Doyle are also outstanding. @sohopress.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social 💙📚 091
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Still three days left to vote for your favorites! #LibFaves25 0102
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Fans of Richard Russo & Fredrik Backman will love I SEE YOU'VE CALLED IN DEAD by John Kenney. Bud Stanley is a man who thinks he wants to give up, but w/help from friends, stumbles on. One of the funniest opening chapters I've ever read. Great bk club choice. #LibFaves25 Day 8 💙📚 0171
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Handing the #LibFaves25 baton to @pjgard.bsky.social. 51 votes today, 31 for new titles. THE CORRESPONDENT is still in the lead but there are three days yet to vote. Tune in tomorrow! 0103
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 14/12/2025Midday #LibFaves25 update: THE CORRESPONDENT has pulled into the lead with 5 votes; AUTOMATIC NOODLE has joined VICTORIAN PSYCHO, DEATH OF THE AUTHOR, and WILD DARK SHORE in the 4 vote club. There's still lots of time for things to change. Stay tuned! 💙📚 0142
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 14/12/2025We've all had days at the office where tech glitches. Imagine if yr job involved time travel & things aren't working as expected. THE FROZEN PEOPLE by Elly Griffiths has a great premise & memorable characters. Bk 2 due in 2026! #LibFaves25 Day 7. @prhlibrary.bsky.social @ellygriffiths.bsky.social 1101
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 14/12/2025The weather outside is frightful but talking books is delightful! I'm here to tally your #LibFaves25 votes on day 7. Settling in with Christmas music, a cat, coffee, and fingers poised over the keyboard. Let's go! 💙📚 0254
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Funny, fast moving, with lots of unexpected plot twists and a memorable heroine, MURDER TAKES A VACATION by @lauralippman.bsky.social is my #LibFaves25, Day 6. Hope to see more of Mrs. Blossom! @librarylovefest.bsky.social #ewgc 💙📚 2180
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 12/12/2025The cloistered world of the Inns of Court in 1901 London are the backdrop for A CASE OF MICE AND MURDER. Sally Smith has created a delightful amateur sleuth in barrister Gabriel Ward and, best news of all, this is the first in a series. #LibFaves25 @macmillanlib.bsky.social 💙📚 1161
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 11/12/2025#LibFaves25 Day 4: SO FAR GONE by Jess Walters. Rhys Kinnick retreated from a world he couldn't bear. But when his grandchildren need him, he realizes standing on the sideline is no longer an option. @librarylovefest.bsky.social 💙📚 1120
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 10/12/2025THE RUSH by @bethlewis.bsky.social is my Day 3 #LibFaves25. Part historical fiction novel, part murder mystery, all wonderful, this is the story of the Klondike Gold Rush told from the pov of the women. Could not put this book down once begun. @ssedlib.bsky.social 0120
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Day one of #LibFaves25 is done and tallied — come join us for day 2! Not too late to join the party! 🎉 📚 092
Reposted by Janet LockhartJane Jorgenson @madpoptart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Library folks! It's day 2 for counting down (or up, or in no particular order 😉) your 10 favorite books published in 2025, 1 per day, through 12/17. TITLE in caps, tag #LibFaves25! I’ll be the tally taker today and I so look forward to seeing what you loved! 11610
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 09/12/2025My day 2 #LibFaves25 is GLORY DAZE by @brooklynzydeco.bksy.social. Casinos, prisons, horse stables, Lionel Ritchie & the Commodores — Glory goes wherever the clues lead in this hilarious whodunit. @ssedlib.bksy.social #ewgc 💙📚 1120
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Day 1 of my #LibFaves25, in no particular order, is MEMORIAL DAYS by Geraldine Brooks. Poignant portrait of grief after sudden loss. @prhlibrary.bsky.social 💙📚 1160
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Practicing for Halloween. Why should black cats have all the fun? #caturday 060
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Hello everyone. Got here very late, which is okay because I haven't read many prepubs lately. I think that will change soon. #ewgc 070
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 02/10/2025A love story between two lonely immigrants, Mira and Tahliil, in present day England. If only Mira were not already married. BELGRAVE ROAD by Manish Chauhan is an affecting debut, perfect for readers of Colm Toibin and Alice McDermott. #ewgc @librarylovefest.bsky.social 030
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 20/09/2025Cinnamon had so much fun talking like a pirate yesterday, she’s doing an encore for #caturday. Aargh and where are my chicken flavored greenies, me hearty? #cats 060
Reposted by Janet LockhartGovernor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 18/09/2025A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say. This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand. All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act. 17376057917516
Janet Lockhart @hartgami.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Cinnamon sitting in a pool of sunshine, wondering where all the catnip went. #caturday #cats 080
