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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 19h

Our first Booker nominee is… interesting 🤔 The poetic nature of the writing is a plus, but the schismatic plot confuses. The scenes are lustrous in description, but the climax is (I feel) accidentally unclear. I honestly think it would be a contentious decision if it wins. “B-/C+” #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Marvel has nothing on @emilymandel.bsky.social’s ability to build multiverses. Playing with space, while flowing back and forth in time, this novel follows “doubled” characters who become lost in each others’ realities. The very nature of selfhood is at stake in this dazzling work. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you to @squarebooks.bsky.social for getting signed books from so many major authors! Good or bad, expect a review of this Booker-nominated novel shortly! #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm so glad I stumbled onto this incredible play. Written in the style of a Greek tragedy, this meditation on trauma & grief stuns with a simplicity that perfectly encapsulates the difficulty of love & loss. Profound, but not preachy; angry, but not bitter. Theatre at its best. #booksky #theatre

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The beautiful chaos of a used bookstore is unmatched.

Looking into bookstore from
The street at night

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The latest "Ana & Din" mystery is as riveting as any, even as the series' themes get darker. All fans of mystery, fantasy, & "The Last of Us" will love this blood soaked thriller. Fans of this series will also enjoy the further fleshing out of Bennett's fantasy world. A fantastic, A+ read! #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Out this week in paperback, this gem shows us the capacity a single person has to change another’s life: for the better & in an instant. This novel reminds us to always hold onto hope & to enjoy the scenery of life, even if our trail gets a little bumpy. A+ #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 06/08/2026

Sending this out to whoever needs to see it: It's okay if you read slowly, there's no great victory in being able to read quickly, everyone kind of has their own reading speed, and that's perfectly fine. I'm just really happy you're reading. I hope it gives you joy at any pace. Thank you!

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A story told as much by what isn’t said, this is a brutal ride taking us to a terrifying conclusion & yet, a must-read. Justly compared to Hemingway, Szalay has given us one of the greatest “outsider’s story” ever. István will haunt you; you’ll be grateful for the privilege. ❤️‍🩹 #booksky

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Remember, it’s perfectly acceptable if your weekend plans consist of nothing other than reading a good book, drinking multiple cups of tea, and indulging in a scandalous amount of cinnamon rolls.

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Y’all, I am SHOOK! Based on real events from the author’s life, the grandchildren of Holocaust survivors are sent to a Jewish nature camp where their sadistic counselor “preps” them to survive the next pogrom. A superb analysis of generational trauma. (& fans of Modiano will love it) #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

@aptshadow.bsky.social has done it again! Sci-fi meets noir crime in a gritty underworld of augmented animals. Developed for human benefit, these animals have created an entire world for themselves—crime & violence included! A masterwork! (Fans of Jimothy will love the hero!) #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I’m really looking forward to discussing this phenomenal book at tonight’s book club @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social. If you’re in the Wilmington area, come join us! (If you’re somewhere else, you should still get the book!) #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

@wiswell.bsky.social’s third triumphant novel is out tomorrow! If you’re as big a fan as I am of this Nebula Award-winning author, you can join us in-person Thursday at 6 @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social! I’ll be moderating the Q&A, & I’m excited to hear what other fans want to know! #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I honestly don’t know how to describe this book, except to say it’s a weird (but successful) blend of thriller, sci-fi, & fantasy. That can’t be easy, but Kracht makes it appear so. Do yourself a favor & join these heroes on their otherworldly journey. Out 7-14. #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A poem about reading “White Noise” poolside is low key brilliance. This is from @adamg.bsky.social’s collection, “Every Living Day.” Two 👍🏻s up, highly recommend. #booksky #poetry

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

As I continue my way through the Women’s Prize for Fiction, I just discovered the genius of Kingsolver. This is “Forrest Gump” as written by John Steinbeck. Mesmerizing and addictive, books like this are the reason why I do these reading challenges. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

@naominovik.bsky.social’s lovely & charming gem of a novel is out tomorrow in paperback! With a strong female lead and a gay love story you’ll be rooting for, it’s a must read. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Put this up this morning with “Yeah, probably.” Ended up buying two books and two plays. I blame @bertsbooks.bsky.social 😂

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

An incredible, gut punch of a novel, and next month’s book club read @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social. I’m serious: it’ll knock your socks off. Read it. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Congratulations to @stephengrahamjones.com for winning the 2026 Nebula Award for Best Novel!

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Visiting Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and discovered this adorable used bookstore! The second pic is my great-aunt 💛 (Buying books with an elder really felt good!) #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The disappearance of a teen compatriot is the foundation of this exquisite coming-of-age novel. 198 powerful pages encapsulate the specific moment that childhood is forcibly left behind, when “regret” becomes a lived experience. Besson is this generation’s most powerful queer storyteller. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our last Nebula nom is @nnedi.bsky.social’s paradigm-shifting novel. “Meta” in the best sense & giving representation to those who are most often left out of sci-fi, all w/ a twist ending. This might just be the frontrunner this year. Plus, the 1st time since “Wall-E” that I’ve liked A.I. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Found this at a local antique store yesterday, and I can’t wait to dive in! (Pun intended.) (Too soon?) #booksky #titanic

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Our 6th Nebula-nominated read is a surreal novel by @darylwriterguy.bsky.social. Examining our relationship w/ tech & the absurdities it causes our lives, it also questions the very nature of our reality. (What if God is just a computer programmer?) Definitely a contender for the award! #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Our 5th Nebula nominee is a brilliant allegorical takedown of doctoral programs, but is also, I’m afraid, overly long, w/ an unsympathetic protagonist. It is undeniably worthy of the Nebula—again, it’s a brilliant piece of lit.—but it is not a book I’d recommend to anyone. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

😂😂😂 Genuinely *barked* with laughter when I saw this. Loved this woman so much! #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Nebula nominee @emilytesh.net has reinvented the magical school motif to focus on the teacher & the importance of education. As a teacher myself, I was blown away 🎆 🎇 by this incredible story. Original & fun—a truly worthy contender for the award! A+ #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

It’s #freecomicbookday! Like so many other kids, comics were the launching pad 🚀 for my lifelong love of reading. (& the majority of comic book stores in the U.S. are small businesses!) I’m headed to @captainbluehen.bsky.social today—you should check out the events at your nearest store!

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

My 3rd Nebula review is @nassos.bsky.social’s dark debut novel. A retelling of the story of Bluebeard, this is a labyrinthine, complicated work. Its difficulty, no doubt, is intentional, meant to mirror the vagaries of trauma & abuse. Powerful & complex, but not for the faint of heart. #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

2nd Nebula-nominee review is the most challenging book I’ve read so far this year, but worth the effort. @stephengrahamjones.com’s latest is a haunting allegory for the vampirism that was European colonialism. One of the most unique books I’ve ever read & a solid contender for the award! #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! 🥳 Sending love to three particular stores that have made my life better for having been a part of it: @captainbluehen.bsky.social @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social & @squarebooks.bsky.social #booksky 🎆 🎇 🎆 🎇 🎆 🎇

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

First up for this year’s Nebula nominees is the incomparable @wiswell.bsky.social. “Wearing the Lion” could make him the first author to win back-to-back Nebulas since Orson Scott Card won in 85/86. Plus, he’ll be @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social July 16th! #booksky

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Kenneth Luke Hansen @kennethluke.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Well, I have my next reading challenge! Please, follow along for my thoughts on this year’s Nebula nominees! The winner will be announced June 6th! 👽 🧙🏻‍♀️ #booksky @huxleyandhiro.bsky.social

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