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Jazz {Jasmine Shouse} @jazzyjbox.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

NEW RELEASE! Edia plays a small prank on her rival, Zarli, that backfires when both women are sent into the forest where they discover an injured dragon. This & 7 more queer fantasy stories are in A Queer Kind of Magic! Out today! www.amazon.com/Queer-Kind-M... #queerbooks #newrelease #sapphic

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Jazz {Jasmine Shouse} @jazzyjbox.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

If you want to read... 😈 a demon with an asexual awakening 👼 a couch surfing Fallen angel 👻 an asexual queer medium dating a ghost 🔎 an aro-ace supernatural detective 🎤 an aro-ace succubus singer, and more... Help bring this aspec anthology into existence! AU$ 865 ($604 USD) left until funded!

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Phantasms & Phenomena: An Aspec Paranormal Anthology

Presenting 'Phantasms & Phenomena', an upcoming collection of aromantic and asexual paranormal short stories

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This month the Young at Heart book Club is reading The Moon Within by Aida Salazar, a middle grade novel. Excited to read and discuss this in community. discord.gg/pQqdkr838k

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Read my cozy plus size m/m romance 'More to Love right now for FREE on Koboplus or Everand. ❤️ Jamir’s all sunshine, Emmy’s peak resting-bitch-face—but sparks fly the moment they collide. Opposites or not, their chemistry is undeniable. Can they make it work? buff.ly/PqbkMER #BlackBookSky

More to Love A Cozy Plus Size M/M Romance - Bi4Bi Relationship - Grumpy/Sunshine -Low Angst - Geek/Jock -Bookstore Romance

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Young at Heart March Book Club Choices! In honor of the Trans Rights Readathon next month, we’ll be voting on Middle Grade books with trans characters and/or by trans authors. To vote, join the Baby Got Books community . The poll will be up for 3 days.

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

My 2025 Reading Stats Last year was my best reading year yet. Not just in quantity, but quality and variety. Any reading counts! I read the majority of my books with my ears in 2025. And I include all types of books (audiobooks, graphic novels, children's books, etc.) and rereads.

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Navy blue graphic with gold text, stars, and fireworks. Text: "books: 244; pages: 18,163; hours: 1,724.83"

Navy blue graphic with gold text, stars, and fireworks. Text: print: 9%; digital: 18%; audio: 72%"

Navy blue graphic with gold text, stars, and fireworks. Text: "fiction: 84%; nf: 16%"

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Happy Black History Month! Join my book club!

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

This graphic novel was so cute and quirky! I loved it! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a cozy, sapphic story with a fun cast of characters. Thank you @simonteen.bsky.social for the arc! It comes out Feb 3rd. #SimonTeenInfluencer #SteamGN

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Listen, I'm a Libra. Don't make me narrow down my favorites. Out of 244 reads for the year, here are my top 50! (in no particular order)

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Happy New Year! Come read with us. discord.gg/JSyQCuc7Va

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I've been busy prepping for the new year, including a new look for Young at Heart Book Club. So I thought I'd give a reintroduction. discord.gg/xCdGFK5vuf

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Orange background with different shades of orange and cream colored books stacked on the sides, in the center is a graphic of four books and a peach with text "Baby Got Books". Text reads "Young at Heart Book Club; This is a community space where several book clubs have come together under one “roof”."

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Fromthemixedupdesk @fromthemixedupdesk.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The news is out!! I fell in love with Bram Stoker Award nominated author @garnetonwinter.bsky.social ‘s hauntingly beautiful horror story and I can’t wait to share it with the world! To keep up date and get a behind the scenes look at pub, join my bindery! boozhoo.binderybooks.com

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Join us this month for these Indigenous anthologies! discord.gg/5hDYNcnxr9

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Darcie Little Badger @littlebadger.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

NEW BOOK JUST DROPPED!? Children of Owl is a dash of magical realism that’s grounded in the tragic, triumphant, dauntless Lipan Apache lives of South Texas. With art by @abigailrajunov.bsky.social

Text: Nick Thomas at Levine Querido has bought world rights to illustrated YA novel Children of Owl by Newbery Honor author Darcie Little Badger (I.), illustrated by Abigail Rajunov. After Lipan Apache teenager Maisie sees the son of Owl, she knows it portends evil for one of her beloved cousins and that she must do anything to stop it from happening. Publication is planned for fall 2026; Michael Curry at Donald Maass Literary Agency represented the author, and Aliza R. Hoover at the CAT Agency represented the illustrator.

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Jeremy 📚 @jdkizzle.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Hey #booksky please consider donating and/or sharing! Michael is a great person who is constantly and consistently showing up for the bookish community. If you are able, let's show him some love and be there for him like he is there for so many others 🫶🏽🫂

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Chel | Ink Drinker 📚 @unboundbibliophile.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

If you're on my side of booktok or booksky you'll know who @michaellaborn.bsky.social is. If you've got extra cash on hand please consider donating. If you don't have cash but still want to help please repost this 🩵 gofund.me/99de6530

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Donate to Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship, organized by Dominique Burleson

Hey y'all. My name is Dominique Burleson — many of you know me… Dominique Burleson needs your support for Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Happy Disability Pride Month! discord.gg/5hDYNcnxr9

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Dani Fiend 👹 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

It’s Bluesky. Treat yourself. Reskeet yourself.

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Winona's Indie Bookshop @wvsindiebookshop.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Help keep the Interviews with Indie Authors Podcast and Newspaper afloat this summer season. My goal is to reach 10, $5 subscribers! If not, don't forget to subscribe for free so you never miss an interview with your next favorite indie author.

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Virgil Casper 🏳️‍⚧️💫💕 @vcyarr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Less than 50 followers away from 4k! If you wanna support a queer BIPOC artist and aspiring author, I'd love to reach my goal today on my anniversary ♡♡♡ #pridemonth #booksky #writingcommunity #writersky #authorsky #artsky

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Anyone else forget this app exists sometimes? 😂 Anyway, hi friends!

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

5 hours left to vote and we have a tie! Come break it.

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Come join us over on Discord. We've got 23 hours left to vote! discord.gg/5hDYNcnxr9

Teal graphic, yellow text (Young at heart book club, Time to vote for our March book! Link to Join in bio) Four book covers: Breathe and Count Back from Ten, Disability Visibility (for young readers), The Secret Summer Promise, and Unbroken

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

It’s here! Thank you so much @craigmontgomery.bsky.social !!! I am so exited to read A Sky So Hollow (out July 7th) !!!

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Wood panel background, the book A Sky So Hollow, with character art, astrology themed stickers and charms.

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Only an hour and a half left to vote for our June read for Young at Heart book club! We’re choosing a queer MG. discord.gg/YQmfVNVU Moonflower by Kacen Callender The Vanquishers by Kalynn Barton Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson Alex Wise vs The End of the World by Terry J. Benton-Walker

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Join the Baby Got Books Discord Server!

Check out the Baby Got Books community on Discord - hang out with 36 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Taylor ♠️💜📚 @thebookcases.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

ATTENTION OH RESIDENTS! Our public #libraries need help! Not only has 🍊 signed an EO to gut the IMLS, but now the OH House budget proposal reduces library funding by $100million. There IS time to contact your reps & show support for public libraries! Learn how below ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️

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Virgil Casper 🏳️‍⚧️💫💕 @vcyarr.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! Support trans artists today and everyday! go.bsky.app/6tvhDnJ

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Virgil Casper 🏳️‍⚧️💫💕 @vcyarr.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! Support trans writers today and everyday! go.bsky.app/VamK3SD

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Virgil Casper 🏳️‍⚧️💫💕 @vcyarr.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! 🏳️‍⚧️✨ I'm a nonbinary writer and artist of color working on my debut fantasy trilogy. can we get to 3k followers by the end of the day? 💖🙏🏽 Much love and a happy and wonderful day to y'all! #booksky #authorsky #writersky #writingcommunity #artsky #ocsky #ocart #TDOV

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In a gold frame with a plaque below that says his name: Ceelyo

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Happy Book Birthday! (Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for this arc. All opinions are my own.) #JustOurLuck #BerkleyPartner @berkleypub.bsky.social @berkleyromance.bsky.social

Pink graphic with book cover and blue text box, "ARC Review, Just Our Luck by Denise Williams, This book was a lot of fun! Loved the banter and the whole cast of characters. Great plus size rep. Overall, appreciated the undiagnosed ADHD rep, though it sometimes felt stereotypical. NetGalley, Berkley, Pub Date 3/25/25"

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Virgil Casper 🏳️‍⚧️💫💕 @vcyarr.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Virgil Casper here! I'm Black, Indigenous and Iranian American, queer, alt and trans. Working on my debut novel. Book one of a trilogy. Pearls of Wishes is a queer regency era inspired fantasy adventure about combatting exploitation colonialism 👑💖🌌

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First draft of my debut novel

Text: A young man must destroy the power responsible for the genocide of his people before he inherits the throne of the kingdom that committed it.

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Michael LaBorn @michaellaborn.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

I have no doubt that Cry, Voidbringer is going to be a highly celebrated book. I truly believe that this is the kind of story and that needs to be read. So do us a favor and read it early and leave a review. Early reviews help us push this book further. Thanks. www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

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