Reposted by Frances Evangelista Rebecca Hussey @ofbooksandbikes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Tomorrow! It's time to talk about mothers, daughters, memoirs, and probably a lot more. 172
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Making a few notes. The @onebrightbook.bsky.social crew is back together tomorrow morning to discuss Fierce Attachments by Vivian Gornick. 3110
Reposted by Frances Evangelista New York Review Books @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"The book is conversational and inclusive but, crucially, the material isn’t diluted; this is hard stuff, it admits, but let’s have a crack at it together." 0112
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 20/09/2026There are quite a few things I need to be reading today. And only one thing I’ll actually be reading. 4310
Reposted by Frances Evangelista London Review of Books @lrb.co.uk · 19/09/2026‘In Hermione Lee’s biography we enter the life and work of a woman who was “dandyish, witty, controlled”, and who often sought in the shade what other writers may seek in the sunny uplands of a social group.’ Andrew O’Hagan on Anita Brookner: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...lrb.co.ukAndrew O’Hagan · Omelettes and Whisky: Anita Brookner’s EdgeOver the course of 24 novels and 87 years, Anita Brookner achieved many dislocations of selfhood and may have become... 0246
Reposted by Frances Evangelista womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 20/09/2026“I’m a remarkable woman..always was, though none of you seemed to think so.”May Morris, English fine embroiderer, designer, feminist and socialist, dismayed by the lack of support for women artists founded the Women’s Guild of Arts, 1907 #WomensArt 143055652
Reposted by Frances Evangelista William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 17/09/2026A poor, infirm, weak, and despis’d old man 16537115
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Tomás Murray @tomasjmurray.bsky.social · 15/09/2026“It is in domestic detail that she best expresses her genius. In this way, she’s a cousin of Elizabeth Bowen, Rosamond Lehmann and Elizabeth Taylor, female writers who observe things that male writers almost never do . . .”lrb.co.ukAndrew O’Hagan · Omelettes and Whisky: Anita Brookner’s EdgeOver the course of 24 novels and 87 years, Anita Brookner achieved many dislocations of selfhood and may have become... 01910
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The start of school is such a crazy, stressful time. Relaxing with a mystery. In my pajamas. Feels like such a gift. I will get to all the other tasks later. Haven’t even had time to get to my #spinsterseptember books yet. 0240
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 07/09/2026On my way home. But I made one last stop. 4360
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Ben O'Connell @benjaminoc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Troubles is extraordinary. Farrell’s next two books, The Siege of Krishnapur and Singapore Grip, are also wonderful. I’ve read them all at least three times. 1112
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Seattle skyline truly spectacular tonight. 0605
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Ordering now from Blackwell’s because I can’t wait for the US edition. Which I will probably also buy. Even though I still think she’s a little personally forbidding, even scary. Scary genius. 2210
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Radz Pandit @radzpandit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Here are eight excellent books to consider for #SpinsterSeptember, hosted by @pear-jelly.bsky.social. readersretreat2017.wordpress.com/2026/09/04/s... 3339
Reposted by Frances Evangelista laura olin @lauraolin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026If you haven’t read the dedication of Gloria Steinem’s autobiography My Life on the Road, it is really worth taking a second today. 272163476
Reposted by Frances Evangelista New York Review Books @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Big day in NYRB HQ, Diane Williams's new collection, I Liked Rex, is out. If you haven't read her work: it is made up of tiny, coruscating tales which are among the most tender, funny, peculiar, and searching works in all of contemporary literature. 14013
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 01/09/2026And @ofbooksandbikes.bsky.social is a panelist for this interesting conversation! Repping @onebrightbook.bsky.social. @onebrightbook.bsky.social 0101
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Starting We Were Forbidden by Jacqueline Harpman, translated from the French by Ros Schwartz from @transitbooks.bsky.social. Second reading. I’ve been wondering about a few things… 090
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It's a good time to donate to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. buff.ly/TAOuSZ4lithub.comIn lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is accepting donations.The queen is dead, long live the queen! Dolly Parton—perhaps the most universally beloved American—died at 80 yesterday. She went peacefully, surrounded by family. Known as a formidable singer-song… 0288
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 28/08/2026For every teacher out there, overwhelmed or exhausted by the start of school, lots of people see you and appreciate all that you do. Happy Weekend Eve! 0132
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 28/08/2026My daughter is in New York and texted me to say that the Leonora Carrington tarot deck that we both just acquired from Fulgur Press is on display at the Morgan. It is a beautiful thing. www.fulgur.co.uk/books/tarot-... 2354
Reposted by Frances Evangelista American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026“Dolly Parton represented the very best of America," said ALA President Maria McCauley. "We want to make sure that Dolly’s vision, that reading is for everyone, becomes a reality. That’s something that we can all carry forward in memory of Dolly.” lat.ms/3SWROFdlat.msDolly Parton's contributions to literacy will outlive the star, just like she plannedDolly Parton spent decades gifting books to millions of children. Following her death at 80, the Dollywood Foundation plans to carry her mission with Imagination Library forward. 111631
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Cait_onthe_luce @caitluce.bsky.social · 26/08/2026"I'd like for us all to imagine a woman performing a series of insignificant domestic tasks: washing dishes, emptying plastic containers and throwing them in the trash, frying an egg without waking her baby, who's sleeping in the next room." What Remains Out 10.6 from @dorothyproject.bsky.social 2122
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Russell the Love Muscle 💪 @rpg-volley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026My daughters - and every child born in Washington, DC - got a new, free kids book a month, every month, from ages 0-5, beceause of Dolly Parton. Some of my favorite memories are reading many of those books with my girls and I'm glad so many families had the same opportunity thanks to her. 013817
Reposted by Frances Evangelista DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026"Through the Books from Birth program...Dolly Parton championed literacy across the United States and inspired families to embrace the joy of reading...We will always love Dolly Parton." Read Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan's full statement at bit.ly/4xTN0PU 1315
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton, among a thousand other amazing things she did in her life, gifted over 330 million books to kids through her Imagination Library program. Her passing is a tremendous loss to the world, but you can support the program today to keep it going imaginationlibrary.comimaginationlibrary.comDolly Parton's Imagination Library | USA, UK, IE, CA, AUDolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas. 45121565979
Reposted by Frances Evangelista eileen chengyin chow @chowleen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton on her favorite books 💖 “Not enough folks know what a great book ‘Kindred’ by Octavia E. Butler is. It’s kind of tricky to describe but somehow it all works — it’s about race relations and there’s time travel and romance. It’s powerful.” safe travels. www.nytimes.com/2020/12/03/b...nytimes.comDolly Parton Likes to Read by the Fire in Her Pajamas (Published 2020)“Especially on a rainy day off … sitting in a comfy chair.” 2353103
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Reading That Summer’s End by Lee Seong-bok, translated from the Korean by Anton Hur. “One hundred and six poems of self-reflection and exquisite beauty—an intoxicating blend of Seon Buddhism and French Symbolism from one of South Korea’s most celebrated and influential poets.” 0181
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The lines, the excitement, the interactions! Reading and books are far from dead, good people. 2210
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Stephanie Insley Hershinow @sinsleyh.bsky.social · 21/08/2026It’s here! From the team that brought you Clarissa 2025, join us to read a rollicking delight of a novel. Whether you’re rereading or reading for the first time, there are lots of ways to join. We’ll have weekly Substack posts and bimonthly hybrid meetings. 68734
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Join us for a bonus episode of @onebrightbook.bsky.social as we chat with Allison from @sandtclassics.bsky.social about their stunning imprint. Rebecca and I both pitched an idea. What would you like to see next in the lineup? onebrightbook.com/2026/08/17/b... 0133
Reposted by Frances Evangelista One Bright Book @onebrightbook.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Our latest bonus episode is live! The more dedicated 2/3 of the group join Allison from @sandtclassics.bsky.social to talk all things reissue! onebrightbook.com/2026/08/17/b...onebrightbook.comBonus Episode 5: Chatting with Allison Miriam Woodnutt (née Smith) From Smith & Taylor ClassicsWelcome to One Bright Book! Dorian has abandoned Rebecca and Frances for the open expanses of Canada this month so the ladies decided to invite the sparkling Allison Miriam Woodnutt (née Smith) of … 051
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 16/08/2026My copy of Fierce Attachments by Vivian Gornick is nowhere to be found. So I have to get another one. And I’m not in love with any of my choices. Which one of these would you go for? 1082
Reposted by Frances Evangelista The Melville Society @melville-society.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Starting to feel pretty hurt by how many of you are surprised by this good and correct statue.bostonglobe.comThe new Herman Melville statue in New Bedford is . . . hot - The Boston GlobeThe statue, from sculptor Stefanie Rocknak, stands in front of the Seamen's Bethel. 34013
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Yesterday’s snickerdoodles disappeared quickly. So on a whim, I just made some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Not sure why I’m doing this. 1170
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Picked this up at the library today because I remembered when @ds228.bsky.social talked about looking forward to it. Anyone read it? 690
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 15/08/2026I’m going to go ahead and read this now. Just for giggles. I’ve heard all your warnings. But I can’t bring myself to believe them. 2160
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 15/08/2026I had a particularly satisfying day, and now I’ve made snickerdoodles and the whole house smells like cinnamon. Sigh. 1200
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 13/08/2026We really, really want your suggestions! What books would you like to see Smith & Taylor publish? 194
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Just saw that The Woman Warrior is 50 years old today. Felt nostalgic. Dug out my copy. Looked inside the front cover. Purchased in 1985 for ENG 207 Contemporary Lit. $6.95. My first semester in college. The new one to the right is attractive too. 5262
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Paperpills 💊🇵🇸❤️ @paperpills10.bsky.social · 12/08/2026#Djabbarova26 #EganaDjabbarova #readinganactofsharedsolitude #paperpills💊 #booktwitter friends This read will take place on Bluesky on September 11th 📚🐦💙 Give a like to join the groupread!@lizoksbooks.bsky.social @yelenafurman.bsky.social @olgaz.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/Db8VWzh... 41410
Frances Evangelista @nonsuchbook.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Rebecca @ofbooksandbikes.bsky.social and I will be chatting with Allison Miriam Woodnutt (née Smith) of @sandtclassics.bsky.social on Friday for a bonus episode of @onebrightbook.bsky.social. Is there a book that you’d love to see Smith & Taylor publish? www.unnamedpress.com/smith-and-ta... 192
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Helen Rosner @hels.bsky.social · 12/08/2026You know what’s *actually* incredibly chic is when authors write introductions to reissues of their books, reflecting on the book’s success and journey etc., and then—this is the chic part—sign off the intro with whatever location it was where they wrote the new intro 1533511
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Radz Pandit @radzpandit.bsky.social · 09/08/2026"They never asked, "Were you able to work today?" Maybe they had, twenty or thirty years earlier, but they'd gradually learned not to. There are empty spaces that must be respected - those often long periods when a person can't see the pictures or find the words and needs to be left alone." 1269
Reposted by Frances Evangelista Thomas Hogglestock @hogglestock.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Nancy Pearl loved it, I loved it…this is a wonderful book. Published in 1938, the writing, humor, and subjects seem remarkably contemporary. 0111
