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MA Lottery has the absolute worst commercials right now - they spent good money on the dumbest commercials to advertise online purchasing. Its SO CRINGEY!!!

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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 1h

Don't forget yesterday's deals, including Gena Showalter, Alexandria Bellefleur, and Amy Aislin!

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 30/09/2026

It’s discoverabilibuddy time! We're dropping our Fall 2026 reads, in which we talk about an outrageous number of romance novels coming out in October, November and December. fatedmates.net/episodes/202...

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S09.04: Fall 2026 Preview — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

It’s discoverabilibuddy time! We're dropping our Fall 2026 reads, in which we talk about an outrageous number of romance novels coming out in October, November and December. As a reminder, we have not...

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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 23h

Hide your wallets, it’s that time again! #TBQsBookDeals Wednesday’s #romancedeals thread is ready, $0.99 to $1.99 📚❤ Happy shopping! *Affiliate links used

This is the daily book deals graphic, with all 5 of today's covers.

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 22h

When did Smith and Mount Holyoke become hidden gems?? Or at least Smith, maybe I'd give MH that... (Is this me having New England bias? I really thought at a minimum Smith was pretty damn well known...)

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 23h

Old school cover with a twist!

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 23h

I think trades are a valuable & reasonable career path but after spending some years working in workers comp & social security claims, we do not do a good job of financially preparing people in physically laborious jobs for long term care. So many of my clients who worked in the trades did not

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@weratedogs.com Why'd you all stop posting over here??

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I met him once on an elevator at NACA (if you participated in college activity planning - you know) and he was just as charming and goofy and friendly as you could have hoped

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Boston.com @boston.com · 29/09/2026

On a moonlit night, it wouldn’t take much to convince you that witches like those of “Practical Magic” or “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” live here. trib.al/UzLGf1H

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Get in a witchy spirit with these vibey Victorians for sale in New England

On a moonlit night, it wouldn’t take much to convince you that witches like those of “Practical Magic” or “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” live here.

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It sounds like he has a chip on his shoulder but how could you not with a name like Schlittler?!?

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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Monday Romance Deals (09/28): A grumpy NYC cab driver, a society lady who secretly writes erotica, an archaeologist taken hostage & more! 📚 www.tbqsbookpalace.com/2026/09/mond...

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Jezebel @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

How many millions of pounds of uninspected meat will the USDA ultimately allow to hit the market in 2026? www.jezebel.com/usda-food-re...

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

$2.99 SALES --> TODAY ONLY! #booksky Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli: amzn.to/4AzzyCX An Arcane Study of Stars by Sydney J. Shields:https://amzn.to/4rz3rz3 The Fake Divination Offense by Sara Raasch: amzn.to/4rC1wd8 The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz: amzn.to/4rxd2GN

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My Yahoo fantasy app does not appear to be working and I see nothing when I do a search on here so maybe its just me...

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I think its fair to point out DM isn't where he should be and the Pat's have some growing pains but this headline is misleading - it gives the impression of them coming off a loss instead of a blow out win? Strange framing.

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The ep of Friends "the one where Ross is fine" makes me SO annoyed (many do, but this one stands out) bc the plot of Chandler & Monica going to a friend of Phoebe's house to learn about their adoption process makes NO SENSE - they've never told their kid but they host a couple for dinner to talk

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Gorgeous! The type of color combo and print that would immediately draw my eye in a store (if in a modern dress version)

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I heard OF the song before I ever heard the song, thanks to those French? Danish? Some European country WC travelers across the south that posted about being obsessed with it/her. I remember that trending story. Eventually it finally popped up in my IG stories & then eventually on pop radio. I'm not

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Books I (not so) recently added to my TBR - a reminder to me of whats hiding in the depths on there and maybe a reminder to you of some backlist hits? 1. Hooked on the Game by C.M. Owens (unrelated to the Sterling Point show as far as I know?) NA contemp romance - #romancelandia

Book cover of Hooked on the Game by CM Ownes. An image of what appears to be real stock image models, both with slight skin tone and dark hair, on the left a shirtless man and on the right a woman in a pink and black bra, both in jeans, lean against each other torso to torso with their heads pressed against each other. The woman has long wavy hair. Title in the center, author name on the bottom.

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

HUGE PRICE DROP: $11.99 --> $1.99! In the mood for a historical rom-com with a dash of the paranormal? Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match, a standalone reimagining of Mary Shelley's classic by Sally Thorne, which is on SALE for $1.99 for a limited time!--> amzn.to/3JqwYUI #booksky

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Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match: An Enchanting Gothic Romance with a Hauntingly Mysterious Twist, Unravel the Secrets of Love and Science!

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Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · 26/09/2026

This time in the #RomanceColumn it’s all about roommates! One of them is invisible (and gay), one of them is a mild-mannered botanist (and kinky online dom), and one of them is the reborn god-emperor you’re engaged to but who knows you betrayed him to his death! (Gift link) #Romancelandia

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Sizzling New Romance Books (Gift Article)

Our columnist on three books worth your time.

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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Want to grab today's deals from Kobo or Bookshop instead*? Affiliate links used below! 😊 Saturday’s #romancedeals thread is ready, FREE to $2.99 📚❤ Happy shopping! *if available

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#PriceDrop $10.99 --> $1.99! #booksky If you've been wanting to read Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur, now's the best time to one-click! The author's standalone rom-com is on SALE for $1.99 from its original price of $10.99. --> amzn.to/4xFlVPY

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 26/09/2026

If you haven't explored the extras on my website yet, there's quite a few. For instance, did you know about this scene between Unclaimed and Unraveled where Richard decides to search out Smite? www.courtneymilan.co... /jb #HistoricalRomance #Romance #Romancelandia #HEA #Free

Authors name, Courtney Milan, in white text with red rose background.

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Ella Dawson @brosandprose.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are 7 new subscribers away from me having to read this absolute garbage. Come punish me for a good cause!! rebeleverafter.binderybooks.com

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There was the day of the rogue DC area bus trip thread...

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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today's romance deals are up, treat yourself to one of these lovely reads! 5 romances, all under $2 👀📚 Friday Romance Deals (09/25): Nerdy werewolves, a reclusive Scottish lord, a podcast host looking for her missing friend & more! 📚 www.tbqsbookpalace.com/2026/09/frid...

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · 25/09/2026

Today is #DollyPartonDay! Celebrate 9/25 by doing what Dolly loved, reading! Check out our #DollyParton reading recs here: 🦋 bit.ly/4xnBqwD #Bookish #LibbyApp #LibraryLove #Booksky

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My friend read this one recently and said it was a slump buster which for her felt pretty notable

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 25/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING: In a major loss for voters, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to initiate voter roll purges using a flawed database involving Americans' private data. The ruling will disproportionately impact naturalized citizens who've been wrongly flagged in the system.

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One time a waitress at Sam Diego's knocked my full strawberry margarita onto me - my white tank top - and then gave me a club soda and napkins with no apology or replacement margarita. Still sad for the locals, I'm sure.

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Julia aka mizzelle @mizzelle.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I will be moving sooner than I planned. My pro bono lawyer recommended strongly that I get out by Monday. All money will go either to moving and storage costs and potentially a hotel room for a few days while I *hope* for the 2nd full time job to come through.

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Seeing the RA Salvatore numbers reminds me of how when he came to my HS career day (I live in the town neighboring his) I went to his session on writing because I thought he was just some local trying to get his books promoted and felt bad for him. Was impressed when I saw them in the local BN. 🤦‍♀️

An excerpt from a blog on Sci Fi writers earnings that shows R.A. Salvatore earning 35 million+ for his Dungeons and Dragons related series and other novels.

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I cracked & turned the heat on 2 days ago but only to 65 to take the edge off. I felt like I failed in home ownership not making it to October (there are New Englander's who wait until November!!) But with this weekend's weather more will be cracking. The wind has feels like temp in the 40s!

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I went over a friend's house & watched The Love Hypothesis & ended up loving it. Only complaint is that the 2nd half felt rushed as did Adam's character development. I say this having not (yet) read the book. And I adore Lili Reinhart. First 1/2 was actually funny (rare for rom-coms currently)

Screen shot form The Love Hypothesis movie

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I've never been a big fan but... 😬

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I guess this man figures once he wins as Governor he won't be traveling anywhere by air again.

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Marie @legallyhea.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The cheapest gas 'in the area' is probably in Fitchburg, just a short 50 min (non-rush hour) trip from greater Boston. As of Friday prices were still 3.93.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ATTENTION BLUESKY! Annie says they are really hoping to boost the number of artists (crew, performers, creative teams, anyone) outside New York who are filling this out to get a broader sampling. If you are in the arts please take a second and fill this out!

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Sean Eric Fagan @kithrup.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Double cached US #KindleBookGiveaway: 10 copies each of The Archived and The Unbound, books 1&2 of Archived by Victoria Schwab (aka VE Schwab, and Victoria E. Schwab), which I *have* but *have not read*, so if you read it, please let me know what you think...

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

HUGE PRICE DROP: $11.99 --> $1.99! #booksky If you've had Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade on your TBR list, you're in luck! The author's STANDALONE rom-com is on SALE for $1.99 at time of posting! The price dropped from $11.99, so you can save $10 by grabbing it now! --> amzn.to/3HDrDtr

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 24/09/2026

You might not know it from what they're wearing, but these books give strong sweater weather vibes. Here are ten more romances that feel like fall. fatedmates.net/episodes/202...

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Jessie Mihalik @jessiemihalik.com · 24/09/2026

🎉 New Book Deal!! 🎉 Introducing THE SIREN & THE SHADOW, my next space opera romance, coming from Audible Originals in 2027! Featuring a fierce lady pirate captain, an accidentally stolen city, and the deadly assassin sent to stop her. 👀👀👀 More info: www.jessiemihalik.com/blog/new-boo...

The Publishers Marketplace announcement of THE SIREN & THE SHADOW:

Jessie Mihalik's THE SIREN AND THE SHADOW, an enemies-to-lovers sci-fi romance about an intergalactic lady pirate who accidentally "steals" a city by killing the former ruler, and the local oligarchs aren't happy about the change, so they send a (handsome, naturally) assassin to take care of it, to Allison Carroll at Audible Originals, in a good deal, in an exclusive submission, for publication in 2027, by Sarah Younger at Nancy Yost Literary Agency.

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Danielle (TBQ) @thebookqueen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thursday Romance Deals (09/24): A witch without magic, an accidental Vegas wedding between friends, second chance while dealing with a murder & more! 📚 www.tbqsbookpalace.com/2026/09/thur...

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