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The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 26/09/2026

Mary Beard, Chair of the Booker Prize 2026 judging panel, on why she dislikes the phrase ‘I really love reading’. This clip is provided courtesy of the Southbank Centre, and you can watch the full Booker Prize 2026 shortlist event on their YouTube channel: youtube.pulse.ly/axkmrdaxr9

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

kind of wonderful to read all these stories about someone who inspires such an outpouring of joy tbh

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Take a moment to send an email or make a phone call to share some positive feedback about any great interactions you've had out in the world. It takes time, but there are so many people who need to hear from you.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This popped up on my feed again this morning (though it's from last Dec), and it's been in my head all day. Your turn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFP...

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I’m Not Remarkable: Apple Products Make School More Accessible

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Do we still need to call every gathering a “-palooza?”

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Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I love, love, love Portland-based zine distro Antiquated Future, and they're asking for help during a tough year. Buy some amazing #zines and help support the zine community! antiquatedfuture.com (Original instagram post: www.instagram.com/p/DbYi0mGlN6z/)

flyer from Antiquated Future that says "The distro could really use your support right now. There are lots of ways to support the distro. Buy rad stuff and music, spread the word, intern for school, volunteer.".

A flyer with ways to help. Text reads:

Support Antiquated Future
* Buy from website, Etsy, Bandcamp
* Buy AF goods at Grovers Curiosity
Shop in Portland, Oregon
* Submit to our in-house zines
Share our posts
* Show off your AF merch in a story
* Tag your fave bands from the label
* Volunteer for events in Portland
* Intern for the zine distro or
for the record label

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

There are SO many great books written by smart people. If you're thinking about this for the tiny humans in your life, please don't.... www.wired.com/story/boomer...

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Boomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop Books

Parents are getting fed up with garbled bedtime stories that feature characters based on actual photos of their children.

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Mylee Joseph @mylee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“Psychologists increasingly recognise positive anticipation as a contributor to wellbeing. Looking forward to enjoyable experiences can improve mood, increase motivation and provide a buffer against everyday stress.” theconversation.com/why-you-keep...

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Why you keep buying books you don’t read – and why it feels so good

Why a pile of unread books is not stressful, yet a pile of unread emails is.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A gentle reminder: libraries are still here, still free, still open to everyone. No appointment required. No subscription fee. Just walk in.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Bob Odenkirk is a national treasure. Take 44 seconds and watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0rB...

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Step one: sign up for your public library’s summer reading challenge.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I’ve listened to every single one. Highly endorse.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

You can't tell the 100-year history of our @toledolibrary.bsky.social Waterville Branch without talking about the people who make it what it is (staff AND community members). Join us on June 6 for the celebration if you're in the area! toledofreepress.com/waterville-l...

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Waterville Library celebrates 100 years - Toledo Free Press

A century ago, the Waterville Library opened in a small but growing village on the banks of the Maumee River.

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Toledo Lucas County Public Library @toledolibrary.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Sign up for the Toledo Library's homeschool newsletter. Published monthly, this newsletter features programs and resources of interest to homeschooling families. Send me updates 📧 www.toledolibrary.org/newsletter-sign-up/

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 17/05/2026

When we ban books, we take away the stories and witnesses who can help us understand and connect with one another, writes Heidi Stevens.

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Heidi Stevens: A glimpse at Warsaw history reinforces why books and literacy are vital for democracy

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” #NewFlagDropped

Red flag with 50 white stars circling the letters “1A”

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I cannot stress this strongly enough: Support your local theatre, café, bookstore, bakery, and library. We breathe life into these places when we support them. They need us, and more importantly, we need them.

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Cambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 13/05/2026

Why do our brains need books? 🧠 📚 Falk Huettig, author of ‘The Perks of Being a Bookworm’, explains how reading supports #mentalhealth, shapes our brains and helps us stay connected in the age of digital distraction and AI. Read more 🔗 cup.org/4378IT0 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

A person sitting and holding an open book, with text above stating: "Enhance memory and cognitive flexibility.

A person sits outdoors by the water, holding an open notebook. The text reads, "2. Organise thoughts more effectively.

A person is sitting on grass, leaning against a tree, reading a tablet. The top text reads, "3. Adapt to new information."

A person is holding glasses while working on a table with an open book, pencils, and a calculator. The text above reads, "4. Think through complex problems with greater clarity.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I had a great time last week talking with a pal and broadcaster @ericchase.bsky.social on his radio show/podcast. We covered it all! Have a listen here or wherever fine podcasts are available: open.spotify.com/episode/0mQB...

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Ypsilanti District Library @ypsilibrary.org · 23/04/2026

Not all magic has a cover charge. Happy National Library Week ✨

Screenshot of a tweet from Jonathan Edward Durham (@thisone0verhere) reading: Mostly I go to the library for books, but also sometimes I just go to exist in a space that's organized, peaceful, comfortable, welcoming, and run by somebody who actually seems to know what they're doing, because I'm not sure where else to get that energy. The tweet is overlaid on a photo of a cozy library reading room with warm wood shelves, large windows, and mid-century modern seating.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

"At the library, human connectivity prevails in the face of the rapid evolution of technology that is cultivating loneliness and making it feel like we have far less in common with one another than we actually do. " Happy National Library Week! www.toledolibrary.org/blog/at-the-...

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At the library, human connectivity prevails. – Toledo Lucas County Public Library – TLCPL

Let’s continue to celebrate the power of books and people.

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Toledo Lucas County Public Library @toledolibrary.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

"A common thread I see here is books and people, and how this special combination brings individuals to the library and creates opportunities for connections." This National Library Week, celebrate people gathering, learning, and sharing a love of books with each other. ow.ly/2Twb50YMLHM

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To the editor: At the library, human connectivity prevails

In Lucas County, everyone has a library story — from memories of checking out your first book to attending a recent author talk in one of our spaces. When ...

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

“One of the great ironies of this new machine age is that it seems set to rehabilitate, quite precisely, the value of the traditional ‘liberal arts’ education.” www.noemamag.com/why-a-libera...

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How To Future-Proof Your Career In The Age Of AI | NOEMA

The most prized workers will be those who can decode a sea of outputs, spot the meaningful signal and translate it into action that others understand and trust.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

When you invite your incredible friends from the Metroparks Toledo to take over your library, amazing things happen. So many smiles 🥰 Huge thanks to the Metroparks staff and all of our volunteers.

Picture of a two story atrium in Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Main Library where seven stations of library visitors are climbing ropes suspended from a roughly 80 foot glass roof.

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Susan DuBose @houseofbast777.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

"I grew up across the street from a public library, and it was the only place my mom would let me go on my own. It was my second home, and I read everything that I could get." ~ Tracy Chapman Chapman by Nicholas Albrecht #Booksky

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

When I tell people I’ve been listening to my favorite podcast for 20 years, I can’t believe it either. NNF was at it for years before Serial, WTF, or Smartless were even an idea.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” peaks at #2 today in ‘84 “We got every racial group of girl—mixed, Spanish, white, black, Asian,” said Lauper, “so that every little girl who looked at that video would .. understand that every young woman, older woman, every person is entitled to a joyful experience.”

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Jayson Stark @jaysonst.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Fun fact: The next Saturday without a baseball game will be in November Feel warmer yet?

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Thomas Germain @thomasgermain.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I just did the dumbest thing of my entire career to prove a much more serious point. I tricked ChatGPT and Google, and made them tell other users I’m a competitive hot-dog-eating world champion People are using this trick on a massive scale to make AI tell you lies. I’ll explain how I did it

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I’m pretty sure I’m the last driver on the planet who still uses the gratitude wave when someone lets me change lanes in front of them. 👋

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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Someone said to me, "I'm sorry but I got your book from a library." Nobody should ever apologise for that. You read my book! That's brilliant! I grew up hanging out in libraries and the idea of a world without them fills me with dread. Without libraries, authors, like readers, will only suffer.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I hope someone in the copy writers team got the afternoon off after this one.

Picture of a box of spiral macaroni with Asiago and Parmesan cheese called “Twist my Parm”

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Library of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Brandi Carlile's accompaniment for "America the Beautiful" before the game last night was SistaStrings. The duo, Chauntee and Monique Ross, played another American anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," on the Library's Stradivarius instruments in 2024. Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Drone footage of alpine skiing is the technology advancement I had no idea I needed.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

When your lack of interest in making dinner translates to a delivery or carryout order, you’re really just prioritizing supporting the local economy over your own cooking needs. You’re welcome.

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Dan McCoy @dankmccoy.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

"Tell me you know nothing about the Muppets without telling me you know nothing about the Muppets."

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Walked outside this afternoon, and it felt like spring! It was 20°F.

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Mr. Tyler CroOoOoOoOok @mrtylercrook.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Some people don't know this so it's worth saying out loud that Public libraries are free to use. And even if you have never used a library, the librarians at your local library will be very happy to see you and help you get started.

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jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Share this Jack White quote with every young person in your orbit. ❤️

During his speech, he also said, “To young artists, I want to say, get your hands dirty and drop the screens and get out in your garage or your little room and get obsessed. Get obsessed with something, get passionate. We all want to share in what you might create. I myself have been in a lot of bands that you’ve probably never heard of. But for some reason, people especially connected with this one two-piece duo project that I was in called the White Stripes. We don’t know why these things happen, but when they do, it’s the most beautiful thing you can have as an artist or musician when people are responding and sharing with you.”

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