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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 08/07/2026

🚨APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR CREATIVE INCUBATOR🚨 Okayyy, Pride Month was wild!! We did a lot. Maybe you did too, maybe you did not. Either way, maybe we're all tired 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ So, we're extending the deadline to apply by TWO WHOLE WEEKS! Apps are open now through 7/22 😘 Apply here: bit.ly/4g1ifmc

A newspaper that reads “THE WRITERS REPORT, LAMBDA LITERARY, WRITERS RETREAT, JUNE 2026. BREAKING NEWS, LAMBDA LITERARY ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM. The Creative Incubator for LGBTQ+ Writers.A nourishing virtual retreat dedicated to generative writing and community buildling for writers at all stages of their career. Takes place on February 19-22, 2027. pictured are four writers, program faculty: Jeanne Thornton, Edgar Gomez, Roger Q. Mason, and Oliver Baez Bendorf. Theres two big red stamps overlaid the image with the text "DEADLINE EXTENDED; APPLICATIONS OPEN THROUGH JULY 22"

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Hey loves, Lit. on Fire Books turned 11 years old on Friday! We had a cool party about it, but we are also testing out extended hours Tuesday-Saturday from noon-7 pm for the summer!

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I have *got* to get back in the habit of spending time here because y'all are the best of the best. I have to admit I tune out during bad economic times because I want to buy all the books but I mostly need to sell what I already have instead haha. <3

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Shawna @themindofshawna.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Come to @litonfirepia.bsky.social to see my new setup! Jess was nice enough to let me set up some of my things to sell, so I'll have a shelf here for the foreseeable future! Come check it out! #peoriaillinois #crochetbusiness #smallbusiness #supportsmallbiz #handmade #crochet #lgbtqownedbusiness

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

You’re the sweetest. Thank you endlessly. 💕

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John Picacio @johnpicacio.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com

DreamHaven Books owner Greg Ketter emerging from a cloud of tear gas that ICE agents fired into the streets of Minneapolis.

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I don’t know how to run a bookstore properly on this timeline. None of my training, no amount of sharp wit or ingenuity can help me make sense of what the future even is to plan for it longterm. This is a time of empire, and my only solace is knowing that empires fall. #empire #bookstore #peoria

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Drop by to pick up a free safety whistle beforehand from our mutual aid table on your way. We keep each other safe #Peoria #MakeGoodTrouble #AbolishICE

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

The world of bookselling has seriously changed so much in recent years that I could hardly recognize it when I came back after nine months of leukemia treatment. I’ve always curated for browsers, but now we live in a different place and I still can’t seem to catch up. #BringBackBrowsing #Briwsing

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

“Your queer safe space is so important to our city” ok pay me then.

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Inquest @inquest.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

"When feminist struggles enter phases of rapprochement with the state, they throw Indigenous, 'deviant,' Black, sexualized, sex-working women and other gender minorities under the bus." @reproutopia.bsky.social talks with Aya Gruber about truly abolitionist feminism.

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Leaning In to State Violence - Sophie Lewis interviewed by Aya Gruber - Inquest

In ‘Enemy Feminisms,’ philosopher Sophie Lewis engages with the feminism of racists, colonizers, fascists, cops, and jailers to better understand what a truly liberatory politics needs to look like.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 05/09/2025

An ICE watch zine (Chicago edition) being handed out today.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

A war against Chicago? An absolute disgrace from a traitor to America.

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zensoul.bsky.social @zensoul.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

#ProudBlue Chicago!! Heads up!

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 28/08/2025

People need to understand just how openly genocidal the rhetoric on the far right is getting towards transgender people. They're openly talking about eradicating us and forcefully mass institutionalizing all trans people. These are people with direct ties to the Trump administration.

Screenshot of two tweets from Matt Walsh’s verified Twitter account (@MattWalshBlog).

First tweet (17 hours ago): “It’s time to have a national conversation about common sense restrictions on transgenders.” The tweet has 1.3K comments, 3.8K retweets, 42K likes, and 1M views.

Second tweet (18 hours ago): “It wasn’t all that long ago that anyone who identified as the opposite sex would be involuntarily committed to an insane asylum. Does anyone at this point seriously think that our current approach is an improvement?” The tweet has 666 comments, 1.9K retweets, 21K likes, and 362K views.

First tweet is by Michael Knowles (@michaeljknowles), reposted by Christopher F. Rufo. It reads: “For the good of society and especially for the good of the poor people who have fallen prey to this delusion, transgenderism must be eradicated from public life entirely—the whole preposterous ideology, at every level.” The tweet has 816 comments, 2.4K retweets, 17K likes, and 379K views.

Second tweet is by Christopher F. Rufo (@realchrisrufo), 20 hours ago: “The trans cult hatched such an enormous propaganda campaign, that, for a number of years, they were able to obscure an obvious truth: pumping kids full of synthetic hormones, while telling them they can change from boy to girl, will only end in tragedy or disaster.” The tweet has 878 comments, 1.5K retweets, 9.2K likes, and 120K views.

Third tweet is also by Christopher F. Rufo, 20 hours ago: “We should now put to rest the libertarian delusion that transgenderism is a matter of ‘personal choice,’ or ‘live and let live.’ It’s an ideology that has done grave damage to millions of Americans, and has unleashed a nihilistic wave of violence on our society. Enough.” The tweet has 921 comments, 1.5K retweets, 9.6K likes, and 293K views.

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Jessamine @jmlowrey.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Hey folks, @litonfirepia.bsky.social is a queer-owned bookstore that could use some love today. If y’all are looking to get any new books today, I’d appreciate it if you’d go through them on Bookshop. Thank you!! #queerwriters bookshop.org/shop/litonfire

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Bassplyr5150 @tomarmbruster.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

You're doing the Lord's work, sir! Thanks so much. Not all heroes wear capes. (I mean it's my own fault for not pre-ordering it but the shot in the dark that @litonfirepia.bsky.social even had copies is all due to you sir.)

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Scott Howard @scottsnowman.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Special thanks to @litonfirepia.bsky.social Jessica for always making sure to grab the plethora of books i ask her to order because @scaresshapedus.bsky.social keeps my pull list growing! Shop local and support independent bookstores!

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eatingshampoorn.bsky.social @eatingshampoorn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Reminder to my friends I will be at @litonfirepia.bsky.social this Saturday running a tarot table! Please stop by 🩷

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Welcome, new followers. I am so glad you’re here! I’m Jess She/ They, Owner Operator extraordinaire, Disabled baddie trying to keep the ship afloat on choppy waters, and Queer all the way down to the marrow. You can find all the things here. Your support helps us help community. We love hard here. 💕

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Has anyone written the “Goodnight Boomer” parody of Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown yet?!? If not, you’re welcome. 🤣 #BookSky #ClassicBooks #GoodnightMoon #GoodnightBoomer

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

It was an absolute honor to be in conversation today with these legends.✨

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Joey-Poey @joey-poey.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Yooooooo

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

People don’t always realize the amount of guerrilla social work that is required of booksellers & (especially) librarians these days until they witness it themselves. Even non-readers equate libraries & bookstores with safe havens, & they’re NOT wrong. 1/?

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Your neighborhood library/ indie bookstore is a place you can run to. If you don’t know where to find an adulter adult, if you don’t know where or what safety is— we’re not new to this & you’ll be received with grace. We may not have all the answers, but our books might have some 🥰 #Books #Libraries

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I worked through a few prime stacks this week to get some of my used backlog off of my shoulders & out onto the shelves! You can see what's in stock and even reserve titles for in store pickup or visit us in person Tue-Sat noon-6 pm! 1/2 #BookHaul #UsedBooks #IndieBookstore #Peorialllinois #Booksky

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Happy #NationalPoetryMonth from Lit. on Fire Books! 🔥 Poetry is an incredibly important art form, granting wings to ideas that can’t take flight in the confines of black and white thinking. 1/2 #Booksky #Poetrysky #Poetry #PeoriaReads #LitOnFireBooks #IndieBookstore #PeoriaIllinois

Jess holds up a copy of My Mother was a Freedom Fighter by Aja Monet in front of various display fixtures and a colorful mural featuring whimsical underground tunnels with animals and mythical creatures tending their homes and shops.

Jess holds up a copy of Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz in front of an octagonal display table holding a variety of pride gloats in front of a framed cross stitch that reads “queer and forever here” in rainbow thread.

Jess holds up a copy of Full-Metal Indigiqueer by Joshua Whitehead in the door frame of our expansion space, overlooking a variety of displays, including our National Poetry Month display.

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

I’m so glad you loved it. I’ve noticed it’s picking up steam in our local community. ❤️‍🩹

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

The Trans Rights Readathon is ongoing today through Trans Day of Visibility on March 31st, and we LOVE supporting trans and gender expansive authors and seeing books that feature GE main characters here at Lit. on Fire Books! 🏳️‍⚧️1/2 #BookRecs #TRR25 #Readathon #peoriaillinois #TransRights #Booksky

A stack of ten books (titles and authors listed below) sits atop an orange vintage couch overlooking tall white bookcases filled with colorful book displays.

📚 The Subtweet by Vivek Shraya
A Safe Girl to Love by Casey Plett
The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas Ander & Santi Were Here Jonny Garza Villa Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Just Happy to be Here by Naomi Kanakia Bellies by Nicola Dinan

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Looking for poetry that speaks to the heart? 📖✨ At Lit on Fire Books, we’re loving the work of Torrin Greathouse— a poet whose words are raw, powerful, and truly resonate with our vibrant, book-loving community. 1/2

Jess’ white hand with an infinity tattoo that reads “come what may” along their thumb holds up a copy each of Wound from the Mouth of a Wound and Deed, both by Torrin A. Greathouse, in front of an aisle of towering white bookcases full of books and wood flooring.

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Welcome, new followers! Lit. on Fire Books is a Queer Disabled Woman owned indie bookstore in Peoria, IL in the heart of our West Main District, just a few blocks east of Bradley University. Thank you so much for joining us here! 💕 linktr.ee/Litonfirepia

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Today, we're shining a spotlight on some hidden gems written by incredible women authors! 💫 Because, well… WOMEN! 💥 These voices deserve to be celebrated, and we're beyond excited to share their stories. 1/2

A used hardcover copy of Men We Reaped: A Memoir by Jesmyn Ward faces out on a white bookshelf filled with other biographies & memoirs.

A used paperback copy of On Gold Mountain: The One Hundred Year Odyssey of my Chinese American Family by Lisa See faces out on a white bookshelf filled with other biographies & memoirs.

A used hardcover copy of Let Me Stand Alone: The Journals of Rachel Corrie faces out on a white bookshelf filled with other biographies & memoirs.

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I don’t even *know* how to tell you how bad things have gotten in a very short amount of time. Bring it in loves, we HAVE to come together. We’re about to need each other in a time when they have convinced us to be apart.

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Looking for a powerful and immersive read? NK Jemisin’s brilliant storytelling is now in stock at Lit., our locally queer owned bookstore! Whether you're diving into The Broken Earth trilogy or her other captivating works… 1/2

The Broken Earth Trilogy by NK Jemisin sits atop a dark teal table with a light blue mandal design on it in front of our checkout space, with a view of our Mothman Pride Flag from Flags for Good.

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Our world has chosen cruelty, so choose kindness in all things.

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The Void @durs125.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Due to high call volume the void politely requests all politically related screams be directed to Trump’s hotel’s main switchboard . #CallIn to the Trump hotel, Lunch every Friday 1(855)878-6700 #resist

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Y’all were a delight! Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse into the magic of this day filled with community. ❤️‍🩹

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Shea the Spirited🏳️‍⚧️🌻🍉🏴 @dementiadoula-us.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

If MAGA overturns #Obergefell v. Hodges, it sets a precedent to challenge #Loving v. Virginia. Both rulings rest on the 14th Amendment’s Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses. If one falls, the other is at risk.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Some people are not going to forget who you are now, no matter who you become in the future. And that's ok. Grow anyway. For you. And for the people who will be impacted by you going forward.

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Lit. on Fire Books @litonfirepia.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Hey white/ cis folks— learn to be vigilant everywhere you go. Keep your danger senses sharp, but make damn sure they’re not just on you. We must quickly adapt to communal care. Your Black, Brown, & Trans friends need you to be vigilant so they can rest. You don’t know tired like they do. #Allyship

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