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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Not me, but I cleaned some jewelry while at the flea market

Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This book review steps around and then, penetrates the glare. A Separate Reality by Carlos Castaneda. 1976, cover art by Roger Hane. #booksky

Man walking, above a landscape, head appears to be a shining star - another man wearing a hat, trees in air below him

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

some can even make a car outta bits and bobs

Image of an antique car made using found parts and pieces

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Whoa, how about the small print in this book review though! Scourge of the Atom by Volsted Gridban. 1953, cover art by Ron Turner. #booksky

Small space ship in the palm of a hand, video watch on arm, red and blue globes around

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

when the flea market is closed, there are other ways to dig for treasure while simultaneously supporting artists

When the flea market closes, as the nor-easter rolls in

Picking Gets Harder

JA Stokes
Sept 24/22
2026

No treasure this weekend.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What's better than finding vintage SFF works by authors new to you? #booksky

I'm a reader 1st, a collector 2nd. Been immersed in mainstream SFF for over 60 years, scouting for books in places you wouldn't believe, enjoying every minute of the "process." In the last couple of years I've been leaning towards finding and reading stories by authors that are (for me) rather obscure and rarely encountered in the wilds.

These 6 particular books (The Virility Game by Tully Zetford, The Eskimo Invasion by Hayden Howard, A Very Private Life by Michael Frayn, t zero by Italo Calvino, Purple-6 by Henry Brinton, Pain Gain by John F. Carr) found over the past summer, really caught my interest, and I can't wait to get stuck-in.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

his (and hers) Captain Godfrey Rodriguez instructs us on Correct Posture (Chicago, 1925)

CORRECT POSTURE ITS MEANING AND ITS RESULTS
Capt. Godfrey Rodrigues
DISCOVERER AND ORIGINATOR OF SCIENTIFIC BODY BUILDING

Dapper gent, standing tall

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You'd be hard pressed to find a more exacting and haunting book review. The Ship of Ishtar by A. Merritt. 1945, cover art by Paul Stahr. #booksky

Man awakening, clinging to his bed sheets, 2 winged bat creatures (white and black) behind him

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The eagle of New Egypt Flea Market Village.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This book review suggests there may be consequences for too much anesthesia and unanticipated risks to each and every surgery. Space Doctor by Lee Correy. 1981, cover art by Rick Sternbach. #booksky

Hospital space ship (Red Cross symbols) with satellite structures behind

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A continuation of my Q&A with @whiskeyradish.bsky.social's nDada

Call it what you will.
Her daddy claimed she was bat-shit crazy. Even her mom was known to whisper, "she's a witch." Her brother told his friends
stay away from her.
Call it what you will. Her bicycle was an alien transport device that launched her to outdoor laundry lines all over the county.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The ole TBR pile grew another 5" today following a run out to Second Time Books and The Book Garden. A couple of rather obscure / uncommon titles that I'm excited to crack open.

Book spines - 7 paperback books and 1 hardback.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

personality profile (in the mail and on the way)

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

your questions are annoying because they clearly demonstrate that you didn't Do The Reading, and that, therefore, any legit discussion is worthless and likely counterproductive. because you don't know what the fuck you're talking about. stfu until your shit looks like this

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hands-down, the most insightful and unintentional book review of the week. Other Days, Other Eyes by Bob Shaw. 1972, cover art by J. H. Breslow. #booksky

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

so, it’s “whad’ya have in the box then” time?

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ROCKET AMMUNITION WITH EXPLOSIVE
PROJECTILE
S9 JNA
LOT COP
41-37

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Found in parking lot earlier today - will clean it up a bit more and will re-purpose it for a granddaughter's charm bracelet.

Elongated penny - stamped

Features an etched skyline or view from the top of the tower with the text "ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY" and
"PENNYCOLLECTOR.COM"

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Not that I was worried, but the cover and spine affirmation makes me smile. "REAL" indeed Dust jacket getting some reinforcement along the bends Dust jacket after some additional color touch-ups and wrapping with a Brodart econo-fold book jacket cover The front and rear board illustrations rock!

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

rather unusual (to me) #vintageephemera found in a parking lot - can anyone tell me what they are, what they mean?

Stickers reading:

Md USE FIRST
Lg USE FIRST
BP USE FIRST
BP USE FIRST

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Good morning, from a parking lot behind a couple of restaurants #treasuretrove #bottlecaps #asphaltlarking

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

No misdirection or clever innuendo detected in this pithy book review. The Impossibles by Mack Phillips. 1963, cover art by John Schoenherr. #booksky

Two men facing each other, one of the becoming transparent in the chest, red slashes across the background

CRIME WAVE 1972
the strange powers of the minds of tomorrow
THE IMPOSSIBIES
a science-fiction novel by
MARK PHILLIPS
author of BRAIN TWISTER

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A reminder, things may need to burn when resisting corrupt power. The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness. (spotted at antique emporium, forgot to check for publication date and cover artist). #booksky

Blue capital A with scribbled words in background

a small scorched tree cone reminiscent of a capital A

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Old photos have stories to tell. My Favorite War Story, NOT About Iran. Fruit Force, by me.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Miller time! (not really, it's 10:22 a.m., I don't drink, but I do scour parking lots, roads, and paths for #bottlecaps)

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KDS 📖 🎲 🎮 @kdsbooks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Jim and his amazing book reviews strike once more! This time, so many to choose from!! #booksky #AvianHorror 🩸📚💙

The birds (du maurier)
The birds (Baker)
On dark wings
Plague of gulls
Wakening the crow
The cormorant
The waking that kills

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

There's an empty seat just for you.

4 kids sitting, one empty seat

WE MISS YOU.
May 13 1007.
Dear.
Scholar.
There was a little empty chair in your class last Sunday, and your bright happy face was missing. If you are sick will you not send us word, that we may visit you? If not, we shall expect you back in your place next Sunday.
Lovingly yours,

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The book and my #booknote The Mysterious Planet by Kenneth Wright. 1953, cover art by Alex Schomburg. #booksky YA Sci-fi as political activism...fun stuff.

Young man in spacesuit looking on as spaceships arrive

#booknote highlights story's anti-war / peace sentiments

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The book, and my #booknote The War Against the Rull by A.E. Van Vogt. 1959, cover art by Ronald Clyne. #booksky

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'm so here for the 1st person POV book reviews... Nerves by Lester del Rey. 1956, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky

Doctor operating, what looks like a submarine, and a a human nervous system

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This cover by Edward Gorey turns #SpookySunday into something whimsical and delightful! Devils & Demons A Treasury of Fendish Tales Old & New Selected by Marvin Kaye, 1987.

creatures frolicking (in air and atop burning mound above chamber strewn with bones) with mummies

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

probably should have taken a closer look today at the flea

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This book review anticipates the ending. The Planet Strappers by Raymond Z. Gallun. 1961, cover art by John Schoenherr. #booksky

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A book review in the form of a rather insightful question? Brilliant. It's All in Your Mind by Robert Bloch. 1971, cover art by Lou Marchetti. #booksky

Woman in yellow in a nighttime graveyard with a wide-eyed gents head behind her

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This unintentional book review is true, no lies detected Our Man on the Moon by Martha Lomask. A beautiful pop-up at the end. No date, illustrated by Gordon Mellor.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Now, a talking tour 🧵 (of the treasures I did bring home from the flea market today)

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

another "ghostly" piece that I left behind (but quite admired)

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A wild and fun morning at the Golden Nugget flea market. These are some things I really liked but didn't bring home.

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Jim Stokes @jimstokes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Our oak tree is haunted by Homer Simpson

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