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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If you are free TONIGHT at 7pm, come join us as we chat with Inez Ray, the author of Buzzard. It’s going to be a good time celebrating her launch and spending time together. It’s ok to come if you haven’t read the book yet!

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Left Unread Books | BookClub/Cost of Freedom Events

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We have some VERY big, very top secret acquisition news. Feel free to subscribe and read if you’re nosy enough. 🙊😉

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Left Unread Books | Acquisitions Update

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Yes, I misspelled cooties. But you’ll still get them if you don’t read it! 😤 I’m kidding, but go read it. It’s excellently written, as always. Lol

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I’ve spent the last month reimagining every aspect of the work we’re doing here at Left Unread, to make it as efficient and helpful to authors as possible. One of the first changes I’m making is to how our bookclub works. Go check it out and if you’re not already a part of our bookclub, come join! 🫶🏽

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Left Unread Books | Changes to Bookclub - Please Read

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Can we talk about a Black fantasy that I think deserves more love? Check out my blog about Wicked Endeavors by Kamilah Cole. Thanks, yall!

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Donna LaRue (she/her) @dlarue.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I really enjoyed this book y'all+ Buzzard follows the last reproductive healthcare worker still fighting for the reproductive rights of Americans after Abortion is criminalized by a far-right fundamentalist regime. Pre-orders open now! #BookSky 📚

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Just dropped a new Cost of Freedom essay, exploring what it means to know yourself and to be a good person. It is not too late to come join us as we read the second half of the book! But also, subscribe so that you get to be a part of our next book (Chain-Gang All-Stars) from the beginning soon!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Just dropped our latest acquisitions update! In this one, I share a new contender for our next project! This one is a…. Actually, just go read it 🤣🤣😈

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Left Unread Books | Acquisition Update

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

If you’ve been following our publishing efforts, please give this a read! It’s an important one! Thanks! And make sure you like, comment and repost it so that more people see it! I appreciate you!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Hey booksellers, I want to work with you! Not only to promote our upcoming titles, but also to leverage my platforms to promote your stores and bring in more readers. Give this blog a read and let’s talk! (Everyone else, tag your local booksellers! Thanks!)

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Left Unread Books | Dear Booksellers

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

If you didn’t join us for The Cost of Freedom, it’s not too late. Just dropped an essay on the cost of complicity and provided details for our Zoom meetup this Saturday! Come chill. We’re having a good time.

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Left Unread Books | Tender is the Flesh: How Can I Be C...

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Just dropped an update on all of our current projects. Go take a look if you’d like to know more about where we are. Also, I am working on a few more updates that I’ll hopefully be able to get posted today or tomorrow. I’m behind on content. But I’m hustling to get it to ya! 😍

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I meant to sit down and write a very encouraging blog, but that is not what came out. So I guess enjoy me talking shit for my Juneteenth post.

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Left Unread Books | Juneteenth posts are pissing me off...

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

If you want to join us for our read-through of Tender is the Flesh, it’s not too late! Go subscribe and catch up on the reading before our first meeting in a few weeks! 😍

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Donna LaRue (she/her) @dlarue.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Started reading this ARC thanks to Left Unread/Bindery @michaellaborn.bsky.social - near-future dystopia where MC was imprisoned for performing abortions and other care, birth control only available to rich, sound familiar? 🫠 Preorders are $3.99 and so far I can say it's worth picking up! #BookSky 📚

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Just dropped an update on my search for our next publishing project! I talk about three manuscripts I am really excited about currently. Feel free to go check it out!

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Left Unread Books | Acquisition Update

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We sent out ARCs for Buzzard to our paid subscribers today. And spoiler alert: I’m prepared to get real loosey goosey with this link for the next 24 hours, so y’all might as well go subscribe. 👀👇🏾 leftunreadbooks.binderybooks.com

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Day two of me inviting you to come be a part of the work we are doing to fight for Black and brown authors. Here is a blog sharing my heart and vision for this work. Please comment, like and repost. Help me spread this call to action. Thanks!

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Left Unread Books | Let's Talk About Outrageous Dreams

If you haven't caught on, I have some outrageous dreams...

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I need 500 people to subscribe for $5 so that we can publish more stories. We’re trying to get more aggressive with our publishing schedule so that we can keep this momentum going & take more projects. If you see this status, consider it the universe inviting you to invest in Black & brown art.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

You know me. If the goal isn’t delusional, I don’t want it. 🤣🤣🤣 Come be a part anyway. I want to create change and can’t do it without yall!

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Zootopia Hate Account @blk-boy-joy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Upon further investigation…I must admit that I was wrong… That white woman is doing just fine 😭

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I’m gonna ask you to do ██mething crazy. There are about 40 people investing $25 a month into our publishing company, helping us fund Black & brown books. I’m trying to get that number to 200 so that we can get much more aggressively with our efforts. Please consider subscribing.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Today is the last day to sign up for the Chain-Gang All-Stars box. And as a bonus, you’ll get access to the 27 pages of notes I just finished proof reading for our read-a-long of Tender is the Flesh, which I’ll be sending out later today!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

@blk-boy-joy.bsky.social is mad at me because I said Pink is keeping up with Kelly Clarkson, vocally. I need yall to intervene. And don’t get me wrong, Kelly is the reigning Queen of white singers. But yall, Pink can keep up just fine. Tell me I’m not crazy here!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Are you an abolitionist? And what does that mean? I think this is one of the more important conversations we can have and I am SO excited to have it right here with this community. Go check out my latest blog and see how to get involved!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I sat down with my good friend, Jonathon to have a short chat on our May bookclub pick: The Killing Spell! If you’ve got twelve minutes, check out our thoughts and make sure you mark your calendar for bookclub on the 30th, where we will be joined by the author!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our two latest books are both available for $3.99! If you’ve been eyeing Left Unread books and just haven’t grabbed any yet, now is a GREAT time to! You can check out 60% of our catalogue for less than the cost of the typical salad. Let’s do this! 😍

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Left Unread Books | Grab Left Unread books for $3.99!

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Donna LaRue (she/her) @dlarue.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

I missed that the latest from @satisfictionbox.bsky.social was going to be Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho (Left Unread/Bindery Books) so this was a lovely surprise check her out 💖📚#BookSky @michaellaborn.bsky.social

Front cover of Satisfiction edition of Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho

Sprayed edges of Satisfiction edition of Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho

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Rasheed Newson @rasheed.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#BookSky I’m excited to return to #Chicago for the release of “There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood” at Call & Response Books on Thursday, June 11! I’m sure to have a stimulating and fun conversation with the astute and engaging @michaellaborn.bsky.social RSVP - www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-...

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

New blog drop! I think reading in community is useful and important. And I’d love you to come join us as we have these big conversations about oppression, liberation and justice.

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Left Unread Books | I believe in asking BIG questions

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Come join us TONIGHT for our bookclub meeting with @falenciatheestoryteller! We will be meeting at 7pm CAT and talking everything Devil of the Deep! I’d love for you to join us even if you’re not a part of our book club! Zoom info in the post!

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Art has the unique power of stopping us from looking away from the world around us. And Buzzard does exactly that. Read more about why THIS book here 👇🏾

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Left Unread Books | Why BUZZARD? Let's talk about our n...

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Here’s the plan for Indie Bookstore Day, Left Unread family! Come grab your discount code for @paperbacksfrybread.bsky.social and go SPEND SOME MONEY!!!! We love indie bookstores over here!

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BookIt✨With✨Kali @bookitwithkali.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Happy pub day to @falenciajfwrites.bsky.social @michaellaborn.bsky.social & Devil of the Deep. This book not only has one of the most beautiful covers I’ve ever seen, but it’s also an amazing read full of Black mermaids, pirates & Haitian mythology. #booksky #booktok #books

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Kayla T @kaylabobayla.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Happy release day to Devil in the Deep by Falencia Jean-Francois!! This was a Haitian swashbuckling good time! Would recommend because it had everything - mermaids, cults, BIPOC and queer kick ass characters, and more! Huge shout out to @michaellaborn.bsky.social for getting it on my radar 💙📚

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

We are already past the deadline for our Subscriber ARCs for Devil of the Deep and Buzzard, but I have auto-approved Netgalley links I’m tryin to slide into your DM. 👇🏾

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We’ve talked about this before but I have a lot of thoughts, so here you go. Here are my thoughts on how Goodreads impacts Black and brown authors. Check it out. Argue with me if you’ve got to. Love yall regardless. ✌🏽

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Left Unread Books | Why does Goodreads Matter?

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

😭😭😭😭 Our first book was short listed for a LAMMY! This is everything!

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Amanda Rutter @alrutter.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Oh! @artofelaineho.bsky.social and @michaellaborn.bsky.social, I hope you've seen this! Such huge congrats, Elaine, it's an astonishing book and deserves this accolade 💖💖💖

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

If you are in the Chicago area (or can travel), we would love to have you join us as we celebrate the launch of Devil of the Deep! Black mermaids, pirates, ancient curses, and an underwater cult trying to take over the world. This book is everything! Come celebrate with us! Link in the comments!

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