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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

PUBLISHERS-- submit your works for awards. ALWAYS and for every award. Also HWA members-- the rec list is NOT a submission to the Jury. Those are recs by members. They matter, but getting your book in front of the jury matters more. SELF SUBMIT! bramstokerawards.horror.org/submissions/

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Submissions – The Bram Stoker Awards

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Just spent a solid hour going through first book pages on Threads thanks to a delightful trend. Impressive marketing authors! Not sure who started it, but thanks!

Screenshot of author trend that starts "If you see this, it's a sign to post the first page of your book so readers can get hooked"

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I got Libro.fm about a week ago just to try a (for my personal collection) alternative to Audible.com. Our Library still has Libby. BUT all I'm saying is that I've been consistently impressed by them and @farrahrochon.bsky.social continues to be a rockstar who supports people in need.

Screen shot of Libro.fm's promotion raising money for booksellers impacted by the LA wildfires.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Everything else on my TBR is taking a back seat to this beauty. Just got an early copy. Thank you for being a friend #Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue. Release date is 4/15/25.

Cover art for Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage. Book is a cozy mystery featuring the golden girls.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

I generally only believe in New Year's resolutions that I wanted to do anyway. So with that in mind, my 2025 resolution is to reread 25 books I remember loving. I finish around 50 books each year so half 2025 is all about old favorites.

The workds 25 in 2025 in fron tof a background of fireworks. Subtitle reads: Next year's resolution is to reread 25 books I have loved!

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

My hardest Christmas decision each year is what to read the night of Christmas Eve. BIG, HUGE thanks to Under the Cover (the Romance indie bookstore) for having a copy of THE book that my friends have been talking about all season. I present:

Cover Art of The Most Wnderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Do I check out library books? Obviously. Did I send my local Indie bookstore a list of ISBNs for books I want for my personal collection? Yep! Excitedly awaiting my Christmas present to myself! Buying indie makes me super happy!

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

My current read is absolute fangirl candy. The heroine finds out the characters of her favorite vampire book series are real and she's got to help them get back to our world.

Photo of Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Side note: My dad's elderly Shih Tzu and our dog are warming up to one another.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Finished my last "homework" (or book for a work project) of the year and I'm starting my New Year's resolution early. Rereading 25 books I loved in 2025. First up, my favorite YA vampire series!

Cover of Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Fellow Librarians: I'm hosting an online panel today that's free. Apologies for the short notice, but we'll be talking Romantasy with six authors who have first in series titles out now or around the corner. BroDart is sponsoring this for library staff and I'll post a link to the registration below.

Ad for BroDart panel. Featuring Kristin Cast, Chantal Gadoury, Jessi Elliott, Sarah Hawley, Juliette Cross, and Kritika H. Rao.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

For the second time in one week, I've been invited to a meeting with vendors to discuss how they can help libraries access indie authors. A thread. #Booksky #library

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Checking social media and logging in to show off my current read.

Cover art of Until the Last Page by Chantal Gadoury.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Well this is the most adorable thing I've seen on social media today. I went straight to Etsy.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Current read is A Rebel without claws by Juliette Cross. Feb 11, 2025 release date. So far it's got a werewolf, a witch, and some romance. I love the Romantasy trend, but its nice to get back to the kind of paranormal romances/urban fantasy I read pre-SJM.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I've been staying with my dad a lot this year as his health has declined and I need #Booksky to understand how badly I now need a cozy mystery series about an elderly Marine and his elderly Shih Tzu solving crimes and watching Rockford Files reruns. Somebody write this!

My dad's dog enjoying her couch privileges.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I just want an eInk eReader with buttons that gives me the same joy as the Kindle Oasis while running on Android. Boox Go Color is stalking me on the Internet, BUT I returned the Boox Palma so maybe I should give a different company a chance. Anyone got a button friendly eReader they love? #Booksky

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Up against my self-imposed social media limit so I leave you with an oldie, but goodie photo of our first dog. She had the BEST puppy dog eyes for begging.

Black and white Shih Tzu begging for an onion ring she'll never get.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

I love that people finish 100+ books in a year complete with social media accounts and online discussions. I follow you all and adore you, but I am willing and ready to admit that my annual goal is 50. That's not a humble-brag, 50 really isn't much for someone who's career is literally book buying.

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

It just hit me how late we are in the year, so I spent part of this morning recommending 2024 horror I loved for the Bram Stoker Awards. A work needs 8 recs for a chance to appear on the Stoker prelim ballot, so if you're an HWA member, don't forget to rec your 2024 favorites before the year's out 🖤

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

When I left both Facebook and Twitter it was because I was tired of Facebook ads and Tweeple. Thought I was going to come here and fill my feed with books and movies, but turns out it's actually full of interesting convos and pet photos too. Thanks for making a happy place!

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Ending tonight with what is simultaneously the best and worst dog photo I ever took.

Blurry photo of desperate puppy jumping up towards the camera

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

The first book in this series is one of my favorites! The newest is on Netgalley. #Netgalley #Romancelandia #blackbooksky

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Staying with my dad while he has eye surgery and his dog clearly understands the assignment. One eye closed and resting. (BTW, there's nothing wrong with her eyes.)

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Introduce yourself with: One book 📚 — The Road to Avalon, Joan Wolf One movie 🎥 — Love Jones One album 💿 — Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette One TV show 📺 — Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

5 writers I've read 5+ books by Beverly Jenkins Tessa Dare Kevin Hearne Karen Marie Moning Julie Garwood #booksky💙📚

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Finished Servant of Earth and moving on to another Romantasy starter. Side note: Please enjoy this ridiculous "portrait" of Domino that hangs in our house.

Cover of The Empress by Kristin Cast. Release date 1/07/24.

Portrait of our dog Domino in wearing a gown and in a tiara.

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

RIGHT NOW! Download Splinter and Fall into You and hundreds of other FREE BLACK BOOKS from today until Saturday! This is a multi-day event that centers Black authors and readers! Make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out! #BRAE2024 buff.ly/40Cdb0a

a black woman reading with a cup a tea laying on top of a stock of books - black reader appreciation event.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Hi new friends! I’m thrilled to see so many new faces and old friends here. Fair warning: Most of my Bluesky time will be spent with writers, movie watchers, and readers. My posts will likely be all dog photos and book recommendations. Also, Star Trek is life and I will forever stan Buffy & Spike.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I've been a romance reader for most of my life. Forever will be. Team HEA or GTFO. But 2024? Y'all this was the year that made me a horror reader too. That said, my current listen is a delight.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Small thing that makes me happy: I just bought a second (pre-cooked Popeye's) turkey for our deep freezer so that we can host a Friendsgiving this year on some random December date. Planning a culinary hug for our friends.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Ending my social media day with a photo from our dog sitter. Domino is hanging out with her dog this week.

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

STARTING TOMORROW! Download Splinter and Fall into You and hundreds of other FREE BLACK BOOKS from November 12-16! This is a multi-day event that centers Black authors and readers! Make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out! #BRAE2024 bm

Black Reader Appreciation Event - A Black woman laying on top a pile of books reading with hearts all around.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

My self-imposed social media allowance is ending for the day. It feels like a good time to log off with a dog photo. Visiting my dad in Indiana. Please enjoy this photo of his dog.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you do now: Library Page Blockbuster Customer Service Special Collections Library Assistant Editorial Assistant Intellectual Property Coordinator Library Clerk Branch Manager Book Reviewer (PW) Collection Development Librarian

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Reading several books so that I can host an author panel for BroDart next month. First up, Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Set a timer on all my apps and it's telling me I'm out of time today. Logging off to read an ARC of Sarah Hawley's Servant of Earth, but leaving you with a random photo of our dog.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Here's me thinking about Kansas City's newish and newly expanded Romance bookstore Under the Cover.

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Romancing the Vote @romancingthevote.com · 08/11/2024

Hey friends! This has been a rough week, and everyone needs time for grief. We are in the bleak moment for sure. But all of us here at RtV believe that part of the key to the next four years will be keeping our community close & finding defiant joy whereever we can. We're ready to work. 💓 Join us.

updates.romancingthevote.com

Romancing the Vote Master Contact List

Hello, fans of Democracy! Now that it seems clear that we may keep doing this, we'd like to organize our contact list once and for all. If you'd like to be a part of future auctions (whether as a dono...

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Sometimes you love a book so much that you give copies to your friends and then those friends give copies to their friends. Thank you @rachelharrison.bsky.social!

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Starting the slow rebuild and looking to follow indie bookstores. Sending the all-call out into the ether if anyone knows an indie that's online and would like to link their handle.

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Beth the Book Buying Librarian @librarybeth.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

Finally figured out where all my favorite book people went! Please enjoy my favorite picture of our dog Domino.

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