jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Now’s a good time to remember to support independent media—always a good time, actually. 031
Reposted by jason kucsmaThe Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 26/09/2026Mary 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 7257117
Reposted by jason kucsmadarth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 25/08/2026kind of wonderful to read all these stories about someone who inspires such an outpouring of joy tbh 363157227
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Take 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. 010
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This 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...youtube.comI’m Not Remarkable: Apple Products Make School More AccessibleYouTube video by Apple 000
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Since I just learned about it from you, that is a safe assumption! 000
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Do we still need to call every gathering a “-palooza?” 100
Reposted by jason kucsmaViolet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 29/07/2026I 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/) 17553
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026There 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...wired.comBoomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop BooksParents are getting fed up with garbled bedtime stories that feature characters based on actual photos of their children. 002
Reposted by jason kucsmaMylee 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...theconversation.comWhy you keep buying books you don’t read – and why it feels so goodWhy a pile of unread books is not stressful, yet a pile of unread emails is. 33017
Reposted by jason kucsmaDC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/07/2026A gentle reminder: libraries are still here, still free, still open to everyone. No appointment required. No subscription fee. Just walk in. 252954912
Reposted by jason kucsmaBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Bob Odenkirk is a national treasure. Take 44 seconds and watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0rB... 303178246304
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Step one: sign up for your public library’s summer reading challenge. 010
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026I’ve listened to every single one. Highly endorse. 010
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 26/05/2026You 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...toledofreepress.comWaterville Library celebrates 100 years - Toledo Free PressA century ago, the Waterville Library opened in a small but growing village on the banks of the Maumee River. 020
Reposted by jason kucsmaToledo Lucas County Public Library @toledolibrary.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Sign 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/ 011
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026I had a blast visiting my pals on the Four Hundred and Nineteen show! www.pbs.org/video/jason-...pbs.orgThe Four Hundred & Nineteen powered by WGTE | Jason Kucsma and Doni MillerKevin, Gretchen, and Matt welcome Jason Kucsma and Doni Miller to the show. 010
Reposted by jason kucsmaChicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 17/05/2026When we ban books, we take away the stories and witnesses who can help us understand and connect with one another, writes Heidi Stevens.chicagotribune.comHeidi Stevens: A glimpse at Warsaw history reinforces why books and literacy are vital for democracy 2279
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 030
Reposted by jason kucsmaThe Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 13/05/2026I 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. 191400347
Reposted by jason kucsmaCambridge University Press @universitypress.cambridge.org · 13/05/2026Why 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 0156
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Put a bird on it!! www.instagram.com/reel/DXwtzjF...instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 111
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 28/04/2026I 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...open.spotify.com92% 020
Reposted by jason kucsmaYpsilanti District Library @ypsilibrary.org · 23/04/2026Not all magic has a cover charge. Happy National Library Week ✨ 18628
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-...toledolibrary.orgAt the library, human connectivity prevails. – Toledo Lucas County Public Library – TLCPLLet’s continue to celebrate the power of books and people. 020
Reposted by jason kucsmaToledo 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/2Twb50YMLHMow.lyTo 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 ... 001
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...noemamag.comHow To Future-Proof Your Career In The Age Of AI | NOEMAThe 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. 163
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 11/04/2026When 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. 020
Reposted by jason kucsmaSusan 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 199152091956
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026When 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. 081
Reposted by jason kucsmaCarl 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.” 571376253
Reposted by jason kucsmaJayson Stark @jaysonst.bsky.social · 21/02/2026Fun fact: The next Saturday without a baseball game will be in November Feel warmer yet? 862188234
Reposted by jason kucsmaThomas Germain @thomasgermain.bsky.social · 18/02/2026I 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 8748152123
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I’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. 👋 110
Reposted by jason kucsmaBen Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 17/02/2026I 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 303216727672
Reposted by jason kucsmaTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Someone 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. 332580517
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 14/02/2026I hope someone in the copy writers team got the afternoon off after this one. 010
Reposted by jason kucsmaLibrary of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Brandi 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. ⬇️ 6601199
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Drone footage of alpine skiing is the technology advancement I had no idea I needed. 000
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026When 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. 051
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 07/02/2026www.cnet.com/tech/service...cnet.comUse Your Library Card to Stream More Than 30,000 Movies for Free With This Streaming ServiceStream these movies on Kanopy without paying a dime or dealing with aggravating ads. 010
Reposted by jason kucsmaDan McCoy @dankmccoy.bsky.social · 07/02/2026"Tell me you know nothing about the Muppets without telling me you know nothing about the Muppets." 12447991063
jason kucsma @iamjasonk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Walked outside this afternoon, and it felt like spring! It was 20°F. 120