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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I am reading this right now and it has been fantastic from page one. Spyjinx in a delightfully eldritch city.

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Marty Cahill @mcflycahill90.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What's a book you love with all your goddamn heart that you believe did NOT get the love and attention it's due? I'll go first, and it's abso-LUT-ely THE CITY IN GLASS by Nghi Vo. There are moments from that book that live in my blood and wake me from the dark.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When the timeline aligns just right…

Two posts on a Bluesky timeline that are not threaded. The first, about the Reacher season finale, “You know who else had nails driven into his hands and then triumphed over death” and the second, out of context and not about Reacher, “christ”

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Scott Fitzgerald Gray @scottfgray.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The number of people still seemingly unaware that Substack has a Nazi problem means it’s apparently worth mentioning yet again that Substack has a fucking Nazi problem.

theguardian.com

Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters

Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Joan Osborne did Son of a Preacher Man on an early album but it wasn’t in her fall 2000 set. The crowd asked for it, she protested that they hadn’t rehearsed it, but the band started the intro anyway. She gave in and sang. I sprained my ankle on the way to the show, it was still worth standing for.

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James Davis Nicoll @jdnicoll.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Bundle of Holding: Kage Baker This all-new Kage Baker Bundle presents ePub books of historical time-travel science fiction novels and stories in the "Company" series by Kage Baker (1952-2010) published by Simon & Schuster. bundleofholding.com/presents/Kag...

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Kage Baker Bundle

This all-new Kage Baker Bundle presents ePub books of historical time-travel science fiction novels and stories in the "Company" series by Kage Baker (1952-2010) published by Simon & Schuster. The Com...

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One of her many good deeds, in addition to being one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th and 21st centuries. The world is richer for her having been in it and poorer for her being gone.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

In the Renaissance people theorized, since the Aeneid is great, if you wrote poems made only of words & phrases from the Aeneid rearranged they should be great too, since a great source regurgitated should yield greatness. They produced NOTHING we still read. Thinking about that a lot lately.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thread. Reacher (TV, have not tried books yet) has been one of my happy places the last couple of years. In a world where so many people who deserve consequences don't face them, it's pretty satisfying to see fictional people who deserve punching get punched (a lot).

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

People: You can't just post one line from a song and expect everyone to know the song ME: Birthday party, cheesecake, jellybean boom

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Excited about both of these books. Carrick’s Rook and Rose trilogy was great and Wiswell’s Wearing the Lion was among my favorites last year.

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AAMC @aamc.org · 29/06/2026

Our federal grantmaking system has supported American innovation and medical breakthroughs for decades. Now, it’s at risk — and there's a narrow window to do something about it.

axios.com

Grantmaking overhaul threatens U.S. research

A seismic shift has been proposed for federal grantmaking that would fundamentally alter how billions of dollars in federal funding are awarded.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If you don’t need books right now but want to help there’s cute new merch!

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

#antiprime support a queer Canadian bookstore

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Like much of Samantha Mills' work, this one took a wrecking ball to my emotions. Absolutely worth the read.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I am feeling mad at the world for a variety of reasons, so I am going to do a thread of things that have made me unreservedly happy recently. 1/?

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

This. See thread for examples of things that are better.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The Cleric Chih novellas are always something to look forward to.

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Ash Dylan @ashdylan.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Elizabeth, I’ll tell the Supreme Court the same thing I told your family: 6 of you can go fuck yourselves. Darcy

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Tom Waits is possibly the most glaring omission IMO (just look at the wide range of people who have covered his stuff), but it's a pretty decent list.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I can never remember if, as an American, events are canceled or cancelled.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I was already in the middle of The Raven Scholar when this dropped and wow, what a book it is. Those of you who recommended it were not kidding. If you have been letting it idle in your TBR like I did for far too long it’s time to get reading.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

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Katie Porter @katieporterca.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I’m (still) the only candidate in this race who is neither a billionaire nor taking corporate PAC money. Our campaign is powered by tens of thousands of Californians. That’s who the next governor should be focused on—not themselves, not their donors, not any insiders.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

It's a national holiday

Screenshot from Twin Peaks, caption reads "Diane, 11:30 am, February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks."

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I am pretty sure I figured out what the hospital ship to Greenland thing is all about.

Poster for the disaster movie Greenland 2

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Hey, my petits choux-fleurs, we have a new blog post with updates on bookstore fundraising! What has happened so far? What needs to happen? Visit crossandcrows.blogspot.com to find out, and help us get where we're going, if you're inclined. #indiebookstore #queerbookstore #yourbookstore

On a black background, bold white decorative text says NEW BLOG POST. Smaller white type says link in bio.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Mine was probably The Village. I watched at least one subsequent Shyamalan on cable, but that was the last one I paid for.

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Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Hear some of this bookstore's regulars and supporters talking to @gkam.bsky.social from @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social about why they love us and are determined to keep us around! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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Kerstin Hall @kerstinhall.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

tell your friends, enemies, and anyone else in the vicinity who might have two dollars and ninety-nine cents. url-shortener.me/ABSD

DIY promo graphic for Asunder — it’s currently on sale for $2.99. The text reads:
“ 1 Feb - 28 Feb
ASUNDER EBOOK ON SALE!
All US retailers!*
Do YOU want some very affordable giant spiders? Now is the time! 75% off! Please increase my sales numbers!
*I think. Please don't shout at me if am wrong.”

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

One of my bookseller besties from back in the day now has a small bookstore in BC. She's been surrounded by neighborhood construction that's disrupted business and could use some support. If you want to buy books, they ship to the US and Canada. If you just want to help, visit the GFM.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

First new book purchase of the new year for me! Love this series.

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Mara Wilson @marawilson.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Life is pain, Charlie Brown. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Sharing for my Minnesota friends…

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 27/09/2025

Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege. My message to Donald Trump is this: we don’t need you here. Stay the hell out of our city.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I found Asunder to be a grabby, compelling read, and I need the sequel yesterday. Read it!

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Nine former heads of the CDC—appointed by presidents of both parties—warn the nation of the immense peril RFK Jr is putting the country in. Gift link, please send to families and friends www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...

nytimes.com

Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

it appears that @bsky.app have suspended the account of @jessiegender because a trans person saying "I wish ill on JK Rowling" is against the rules, so let me say with my loud cis voice that I too wish ill on all perpetrators of hate speech against trans people reinstate Jessie, this is ridiculous

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

The Log Lady herself, the late Catherine E. Coulson, once helped me get a drink from a poorly functioning water fountain. I bet my eyes were like saucers when I saw it was her. I managed a graceful thank you.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I opened this link hoping (but not expecting) to see "spendy" included, and was pleasantly surprised. I didn't even know it was a regionalism until I was well into adulthood.

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD... Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...

statnews.com

FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say

The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

If I love this one even half as much as I love her previous novel it will easily make my end of year best list.

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

This one I've got to play along with. In no particular order: 1. A frosted sugar cookie from a long-gone bakery in one of the malls I worked in during my retail days. The frosting was just the right amount of sweet and the texture of the cookie underneath had the perfect amount of chew. 1/?

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Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

After 21 years at my dream job, I’m very sad to announce my early retirement from the National Institutes of Health. My life’s work has been to scientifically study how our food environment affects what we eat, and how what we eat affects our physiology.

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Jenn Lyons @jennlyons.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

So in the midst of a LOT of awfulness (dear God) I'm going to sneak with news: If you thought 2025 was going to pass by without a book from me, surprise! I'm announcing the start of my crowdfunding campaign for my SCIFI book, Full Negative, launching March 18. www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

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Get Ready for Full Negative - A Novel

From Jenn Lyons - Get Ready for Full Negative - A Novel

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Laurie J @lmjake.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Right now, I am happy every time I find something positive to hang on to in our current sea of chaos. This book is beautiful, and it's giving me some desperately needed joy and comfort. It even has a Cleric Chih-verse easter egg! Thank you, @nghivo.bsky.social.

reactormag.com

It's No Surprise Nghi Vo's The City in Glass is Incredible - Reactor

A review of Nghi Vo’s new fantasy novel

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