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Emmanuel Dubois

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History, science-fiction, literature, comics, photography, F1, technology, sciences and movies. Host of @lafayettepodcast.com Photography on @pixmanuphoto.bsky.social Francophone en Amérique du Nord. 🎙💙📚🏎️ 🚀 🎥 📷🇨🇦🇫🇷 linktr.ee/manuphoto

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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 13h
Since the Blue Jays didn’t make the postseason, I’m going to support the Milwaukee Brewers in October. I like their underdog quality, the history of the city, and they have a fantastic logo. #MLB
Logo of the Milwaukee Brewers
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 02/10/2026
I’ve finished "All the Birds in the Sky” by Charlie Jane Anders and I didnt like it. I appreciated what it was trying to do, but really had a hard time with the execution. Review below. #booksky #SFF #bookreview app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/60d2...
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Review by manuphoto - All the Birds in the Sky
I don't enjoy being harsh on a book, but All the Birds in the Sky was a real disappointment fo...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 30/09/2026
Since I won’t be finishing any book tonight. Here is my September.
My September 2026 books
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 30/09/2026
Since my favourite coffee shop in Old Montréal, Bar à Beurre, will soon be moving (😭), I’m trying out alternatives. I’ve been to Le Terminus a few times and quite enjoyed the experience. Quiet, clean, with nice staff and good coffee. I’ll have to give the pastries and food a try, but they look good.
Le Terminus café in Old Montréal
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 30/09/2026
Here we go again! Go Habs Go! #hockey #Canadiens
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Science Fiction 101 Podcast @sf101.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We're back . . . in time . . . to 1983 . . . Prompted by a contemporary review that suggested 1983 was a particularly bad year for science fiction film, we review the best and the worst movies from that year. How many of these have you seen lately? 101sf.blogspot.com/2026/09/a-ye...
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A Year Can Do A Lot To A Person (episode 70)
Triumph or disaster? Vintage or trainwreck? These are some of the questions we ask ourselves as we consider the year 1983 in science ficti...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 27/09/2026
I finished "Powers" by Ursula K. Le Guin yesterday. A very good novel, but the series feels like its not as good as the sum of its parts. #booksky #readmorebooks app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7174...
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Review by manuphoto - Powers
A more structured and engaging read than the two previous novels in the series. I greatly enjo...
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Seth @ Hugos There Podcast @hugospodcast.com · 27/09/2026
New Episode! Fold Catastrophes, by Peter Watts (interview with the author) Excellent short story collection, and we're fairly light on the spoilers. hugospodcast.com/podcast/auth...
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Montreal WorldCon 2027 @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The winners of the Prix Boréal 2026 were announced September 21. They are the only awards in French-speaking Canada to be chosen directly by the reading public in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. file770.com/prix-boreal-...
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Prix Boréal 2026
The winners of the Prix Boréal 2026 were announced September 21. They are the only awards in French-speaking Canada to be chosen directly by the reading public in the genres of science fiction and …
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La Presse @lapresse.ca · 19/09/2026
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Selon une étude | La lecture a de multiples bienfaits pour la santé
Lire pour le plaisir est associé à une réduction du stress, à une plus grande empathie, à un meilleur bien-être et à un sentiment de solitude moins lourd, montre une nouvelle étude britannique.
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Montreal WorldCon 2027 @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Montréal Worldcon 2027 has officially announced the last of our Guests of Honor, @nytebird45.bsky.social and @doctorow.pluralistic.net ! montreal2027.ca/en
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 14/09/2026
“A lot can be lost in seventeen years. A generation learns that knowledge is punished and safety lies in ignorance. The next generation doesn't know they're ignorant, because they don't know what knowledge was.” Ursula K. Le Guin, "Voices”. #quote #QOTD
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 13/09/2026
Céline has blown away Paris and the world, again. This woman is incredible. Welcome back, Madame. #Celine
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 12/09/2026
I read finished "Gifts" by Ursula K. Le Guin. A bit underwhelming, but I am looking forward to the rest of the series nonetheless. Review below. #SFF #booksky #leguin app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/15c3...
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Review by manuphoto - Gifts
I had a bit of trouble getting into the story, something I don’t normally experience with Le G...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 08/09/2026
Good morning Bluesky! 👋📚
Good morning Bluesky! 👋📚
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 06/09/2026
The Blue Jays are back in a Wild Card spot! They’ve been playing wonderfully lately: smart, dedicated, and truly as a team, with great defence and a knack for taking advantage of other teams’ mistakes. I really hope, and believe, they can make the postseason. Go Jays Go! ⚾️🇨🇦 #baseball #BlueJays
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 05/09/2026
Bravo Pierre ! Quel tour!! #F1 #gasly
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 04/09/2026
I just finished "The Quantum Rose" by Catherine Asaro. 3/5, but I’m being a bit generous. Full review below. #scifi #booksky app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/796b...
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Review by manuphoto - The Quantum Rose
This novel has an interesting premise, a well-developed universe, and tackles some genuinely i...
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Seth @ Hugos There Podcast @hugospodcast.com · 01/09/2026
New Episode! Foundational Fantasy: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, with guests Karen Beck and Rachel Young hugospodcast.com/podcast/foun...
Cover art for Forgotten Beasts, showing Sybil and several of her beasts.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 31/08/2026
I’m not finishing any book tonight, so here’s my August in books. #booksky
My August in books
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Hugo, Girl! the podcast @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
WHAT!! 😭 Thank you so much!!
Amy with a Hugo!Kevin with a Hugo!Lori with a Hugo!
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 31/08/2026
Congratulations!
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Montreal WorldCon 2027 @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
A reminder that folks can register at any time through our website portal: montreal2027.ca/en/registrat...
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Montréal 2027 Worldcon Registration Rates | Montréal 2027 Worldcon
Montréal 2027 Worldcon Registration RatesRates valid September 30, 2026All prices are in Canadian dollars.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/08/2026
Go Canada!🍁⚾️ www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/art...?
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Canada stuns South Korea at Little League World Series
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 23/08/2026
I just finished "Darwin's Radio" by Greg Bear. An ambitious but flawed sci-fi novel. Read my review below! #readmorebooks #booksky #scifi app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/d992...
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Review by manuphoto - Darwin's Radio
Darwin’s Radio raises fascinating questions, but it occasionally has a tendency to lose its w...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 12/08/2026
Just finished "Tehanu" by Ursula K. Le Guin. A deeply touching novel, 5/5. Review below. #booksky #fantasy app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/6c4a...
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Review by manuphoto - Tehanu
Tehanu is a moving, intelligent, and remarkably well-written novel. It engages with the previ...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 10/08/2026
For some reason, I’m having a thought about Doom Patrol. Such a wonderful concept, some runs are truly exceptional. The TV series was extraordinary. Mixing utterly weird situations with deep, intelligent human moments. Such a rare mix, supported by a fabulous cast. I long for more stuff like this.
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Science Fiction 101 Podcast @sf101.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New episode! And our hot topic is... climate change in science fiction. 🫠 101sf.blogspot.com/2026/08/clim...
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Climate of Here (episode 68)
In the midst of a long, hot summer, Colin and Phil turn their sci-fi attentions to the treatment of climate change in science fiction. Nat...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 05/08/2026
I just finished "The Farthest Shore" by Ursula K. Le Guin, another excellent read. Review below! app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/f35e...
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Review by manuphoto - The Farthest Shore
In The Farthest Shore, Ursula K. Le Guin once again demonstrates her remarkable ability to bal...
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Montreal WorldCon 2027 @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
While you are at Montréal 2027 Worldcon, make sure you budget some time to explore the city. I’ve never been there. Let’s say I have two days after Worldcon. What should I see?
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 01/08/2026
The botanical garden is tremendous!
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Seth @ Hugos There Podcast @hugospodcast.com · 01/08/2026
New Episode! Foundational Fantasy: Beauty, by Robin McKinley, with guest Megan Cutter hugospodcast.com/podcast/foun...
Cover art for Beauty, by Robin McKinley, featuring a young woman set against a background with a mountain, and roses in the foreground.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 30/07/2026
I read "The Tombs of Atuan" by Ursula K. Le Guin. It’s almost perfect. Review below. app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/7fd7...
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Review by manuphoto - The Tombs of Atuan
This book is almost the polar opposite of A Wizard of Earthsea. Where the first novel is drive...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 27/07/2026
I just finished “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula K. Le Guin. A really beautiful novel. Read my review below. app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/5f6f...
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Review by manuphoto - A Wizard of Earthsea
A thoroughly charming, smart, and profound reading experience. The more I read Le Guin, the mo...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
No single publication can tell the whole story. That’s why I believe a healthy media diet is built on thoughtful diversity, not on finding the “perfect” source. #Journalism #MediaLiteracy #News
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
The goal isn’t to collect newspapers from across the political spectrum. The goal is to understand the world through different journalistic cultures, editorial priorities and areas of expertise.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
My media diet still has blind spots. It’s largely centered on Western democracies, and I’m always looking for ways to broaden it. But I think diversity of sources matters more than finding a mythical “perfect” news outlet.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
One thing I’ve learned is that trying to read everything is impossible. Reading widely is much more realistic. I’d rather read a handful of good articles from different perspectives than dozens saying essentially the same thing.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
Newspapers are only part of the equation. I also listen to a lot of podcasts about history, science fiction, film and technology. I gravitate toward well-researched, thoughtful productions rather than shows built mostly around banter.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
For science, I recently added Popular Science. For sports, The Athletic. And I also listen to NHK World-Japan’s French-language news podcast because I like having at least one regular perspective from East Asia.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
For a broader North American perspective, I also read The Globe and Mail, The Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic. Each excels in different areas, whether that’s Canadian affairs, business or long-form analysis.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
Living in Québec, I also rely on La Presse, Le Devoir and Radio-Canada. Each fills a different role. Daily news, deeper analysis and public broadcasting together paint a richer picture than any single outlet could.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
For France, I regularly read Le Monde, Le Figaro and Mediapart. They’re all serious publications, but they often frame the same story differently. That’s a feature, not a bug.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
No serious news organization is completely free of blind spots. Each has its own editorial culture, priorities, audience and, to some extent, political outlook. Rather than pretending those differences don’t exist, I think it’s better to understand them.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 26/07/2026
A few years ago, I stopped looking for the best newspaper. Instead, I started building a media ecosystem where different outlets complement and challenge one another.
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 23/07/2026
I’m about halfway through A Wizard of Earthsea, and I’m really enjoying it. What appeals to me most is that the magic is tied to responsibility, balance, identity, and personal growth, rather than flashy displays of power. The characters feel deeply human and imperfect. Exactly my kind of fantasy.
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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 22/07/2026
🇫🇷 Internet, fais mon ton miracle. 🙏 Mon fils de 11 ans a oublié la petite caméra numérique, qu'il a eu à son anniversaire, sur l'aire de Chagnats, sur l'autoroute A10, en direction de Paris, vers 19h45 ce 22 juillet. Il a le cœur brisé, donc si jamais quelqu'un la trouve...
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Princess Leia: You're My Only Hope
Alt: Princess Leia: You're My Only Hope
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 21/07/2026
I just finished "The Falling Woman" by Pat Murphy. I did not like this book very much. My final rating is 2/5. Review at the link below. #Fantasy #bookreview app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/29f1...
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Review by manuphoto - The Falling Woman
The Falling Woman was very promising, but it did not deliver. I enjoyed the setting, the two ...
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 19/07/2026
Cool! I'm still adding a few titles that I forgot (my notes were all over the place, it's good to put some order).
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Emmanuel Dubois @manuphoto.com · 19/07/2026
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