The October edition of Metis Reads is here! Featuring work by Jen Ferguson (@jdotferg.bsky.social), Tyler Pennock (@pennockty.bsky.social), Natasha Donovan, and more. Jump in and find a few great books available for pre-order!
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![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, October 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreic6xrrul2vhb3xmtqkutcohamqmhewlebmjms3jzksgcv2xkjzkdy)
![Large white text on a blue gradient background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Li Isprii 2026 - Now Available!” Underneath the logo and title is a block of text, also white, that reads: "Our first annual print edition, Li Isprii 2026 is a celebration of Red River Metis art, culture, and writing. Featuring interviews, essays, articles, and reviews from Li Isprii's first year, alongside all new graphics, illustrations, photographs, and fun bonus content—including a themed crossword puzzle—there's no better way to get caught up!" At the bottom of the post are two images of the magazine. The first image is of the cover, which features a prairie landscape under a blue sky, with the Li Isprii Logo in the top right corner, and 2026 in the bottom left. The second image is of the magazine laid open on a wooden table, with a large photograph of a sunset covering both sides of the spread, the word "Contents" in large block letters on the top of the left-hand page, and the table of contents, mostly indistinguishable, covering the right-hand page. Above the second image text reads: “Print and Digital Editions”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreicyvivtd3rmmr5qwrshlsr6nnyy626tt52snvla4btewvwgiw2bau)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, September 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreicvzd6orybf7nwaqocjdt3vffngaq2cfhostrq2qeou3jtf4zxhe4)
![Large white text on a blue gradient background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Li Isprii 2026 - Now Available for Pre-Order.” Underneath the logo and title is a block of text, also white, that reads: "Our first annual print edition, Li Isprii 2026 is a celebration of Red River Metis art, culture, and writing. Featuring interviews, essays, articles, and reviews from Li Isprii's first year, alongside all new graphics, illustrations, photographs, and fun bonus content—including a themed crossword puzzle—there's no better way to get caught up!" At the bottom of the post are two images of the magazine. The first image is of the cover, which features a prairie landscape under a blue sky, with the Li Isprii Logo in the top right corner, and 2026 in the bottom left. The second image is of the magazine laid open on a wooden table, with a large photograph of a sunset covering both sides of the spread, the word "Contents" in large block letters on the top of the left-hand page, and the table of contents, mostly indistinguishable, covering the right-hand page. Above the second image is a date: September 16th, 2026.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreibd7groyfl7g4fugkx5jd5okm6jop346372wgbhdjovbsikig2byu)
![A white edged teal rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Workshops: Writing as Grounding Exercise, Join writer and editor Emily Strempler for an informative workshop about mindful writing. Open to writers and non-writers of all skill levels. Free for members of the Li Isprii Patreon. $10 for non-members. August 18th, 5-7pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of notebooks and writing supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiamuiphydxwlnygl4rrnoy7ktj2xrvuw3cj5ezsbjw6ise2qsfiom)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, August 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiczjwocricmiod4n7idjte4aolay4dmm3gazi23ciw664onik3wpe)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Spirit Gifting, The Concept of Spiritual Exchange”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreihe2beyuvz76giuudfqsrpgwflc6xllltgkahxhztttolu7hzi35i)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Film Review, Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreieempu5nkdahqnzxe7zilhbswxwbujpgyhqjdimuxkjvbcw4yfjpe)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Learning Through Play: The nēhiyawēwin Mods of Wyatt Schiefelbein”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreihwosgk42nogkfpslzrq757ijsjfzqmayumqtu6hptvp3daacbkku)
![Rows of album covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on an orange background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Spotlight on Metis Musicians”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiaty5x6gesecrajxxitwrw74vh3sm2kfihhgj7hywmvr2uyt7tw2m)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Pchit - Little One/Emerse by
Lareina Abbott”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreidjvnqhnqlzea2f44p5ptdhsrpoqzc37qjpvsfyexk5j72y4zwjk4)
![A white edged orange rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Stitching Circle, Join us for a casual online meetup. Bring a beadwork, craftwork, or fiber art project to work on. Free for members of the Li Isprii patreon. $10 for non-members. Hosted by Jeremy Allard. May 26th, 6-8pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of crafting supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreia2arceipnw7f3bxk4glwqjyfrfrdod72c4ounm63pubcy7elyvti)