Reposted by Polly FarquharBrevity / Dinty W. Moore @dintywmoore.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"What I write is smarter than I am, because I can re-write it." ~ Susan Sontag 095
Reposted by Polly FarquharCatherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · 30/09/2026If you’re looking for a way to talk to your kid (of any gender) about consent and unwanted attention, I wrote a whole book that might be a good starting place. #mglit #consent #flipturns #metoo northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p... 023
Reposted by Polly FarquharBilbo Yaga @bilboyaga.bsky.social · 27/10/2024Seasonal PSA: the activated charcoal often used to dye Halloween treats black (and taken as a supplement) interferes with many medications. This includes birth control pills and some blood/heart meds, HIV meds, pain meds, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Be spooky AND safe! 🩺 ♿️ #NEISvoid 18981742
Reposted by Polly FarquharEric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Today is the day! See you in there. 1496
Reposted by Polly FarquharPorter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Ok, you may not be thinking about holiday shopping but we sure are & shopping early is very helpful to small businesses. Sooooo, tell us about someone you're buying a book for this holiday season & we'll give you a recommendation! 85723
Reposted by Polly FarquharNicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Men, it’s never too late to leave your fraternity. Membership is lifelong. And these segregationist institutions use your name to uphold the power they abuse. This is what your fellow alums are doing. Do you really want to be associated with that? 7530147
Reposted by Polly FarquharPeter Huestis @peterhuestis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Broccoli hair isn't a new thing! The Limbourg Brothers, c. 1412-1416: 0379
Reposted by Polly FarquharRyan @ryanwright.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This is how I remember the order of Henry VIII’s wives. 253937740
Reposted by Polly FarquharKidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES IN by @jengelmattern.bsky.social (Jolly Fish Press) out Sept. 29. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-... (+ more ways to win) 173
Reposted by Polly FarquharCiara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 26/09/2026💥Ok I see other platforms are blocking this. I met Alex Gibney moons ago at ABCNY (the Association of the Bar for the City of New York). He’s the real deal. Here’s the trailer for Alex Gibney’s documentary about Musk. Let’s Streisand Effect this: www.firstshowing.net/2026/must-se... 👋🎥firstshowing.netMust See Full Trailer for Alex Gibney's 'Musk' Doc About a Fraudster | FirstShowing.net"Do we even know this man at all?" Bleecker Street has launched their main official trailer for the must see new documentary film titled simply Musk, about the uber-wealthy tech giant megalomaniac Elo... 22950618
Reposted by Polly FarquharBrian “Enemy of Civilization” Alexander @brianralexander.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I'll be in Lancaster (OH) for the Fairfield County Fair (of course!) AND to help raise a little money for @amyactonoh.bsky.social. Come on out, buy a book, and all the proceeds go to Amy's campaign. We may not be billionaires, but we count. 011
Reposted by Polly FarquharCarl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 26/09/2026Does my Speak-n-Spell feel pain when I type O-U-C-H? The jury is out. Philosophers and neuroscientists say that's fucking stupid, but I called a guy from the Center for Pretending that Household Electronics Are Sentient and he said there's no way to know for sure. 5843321188
Reposted by Polly FarquharBetsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Hey, #Teachers, #Librarians, #SchoolLibrarians, #BookPosse, ARC sharing groups: The Boy from Elsewhere ARCs are here! 🪶Young teen romantasy 🪶Short and sweet 🪶But also snarky and sarcastic because it's me Let me know if you want an ARC by reposting / acting excited! @simonkids.bsky.social 3139
Reposted by Polly FarquharBrian “Enemy of Civilization” Alexander @brianralexander.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Oops. Forgot to add #BookSky 051
Reposted by Polly Farquhar@AuthorMsBev @authormsbev.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Hear ye! Hear ye! Toledo Ohio!!! Coming to see you! Wed Sept 30. Main Library. 325 N Michigan St. 6pm et. In Conversation with author Nikki Payne. Help me spread the word. Hope you can join us. 02112
Reposted by Polly FarquharJennifer Ann Richter @jenniferannrichter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Excited to share that my middle grade novel, THE STAR OF MOON VILLAGE, has been selected for the NEA's Read Across America! It's the February 2027 pick for middle grades, under the theme "Put Passions to Work." Read more at www.nea.org/professional... #mglit #kidlit 031
Reposted by Polly FarquharStephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Just over here being a USA Today bestselling author :) THANK YOU, lovely readers!! Virtual hugs for every single one of you! 17344
Reposted by Polly FarquharGreg Jenner (Historian) @gregjenner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This thread is my Odyssey 1213523
Polly Farquhar @pollyf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Website down? Looks like everybody had the same idea. 000
Polly Farquhar @pollyf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I've told the fam that this is the year we're leaning all-in to FAT BEAR WEEK. Voting starts today! explore.org/meet-the-bearsexplore.orgMeet The Bears of Fat Bear Week - Explore.orgExplore.org is the world's leading philanthropic live nature cam network and documentary film channel. Our mission is to champion the selfless acts of others, create a portal into the soul of humanity... 010
Reposted by Polly FarquharC @spiffyscientist.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I won’t lie, it’s a bit overwhelming to see the work hyperbolized by many press outlets, including the university. We did not discover a new organ, or that you have two consciousnesses, etc! I’m excited for the general positive recognition, (especially the coverage from the Chronicle by Jack Lee)sfchronicle.comThe brain is a single organ. But it may not start that way, study suggestsA Stanford-led study challenges the idea that the brain develops from one common pool of early cells — and could help researchers model diseases such as ALS. 523477
Reposted by Polly Farquhar⚡⚡MAD DOCTOR IMPOSSIBLE⚡⚡ @impossiblephd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026*Frothing at the mouth with excitement* HEY GUESS WHAT, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE BRAIN, YOU HAVE TWO! med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...med.stanford.eduHuman brain is two separate organs, Stanford Medicine-led research findsStanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more. 1322609840
Reposted by Polly FarquharJennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Heads up, Bookworms: There will likely be💀supply chain issues💀 this holiday season. So if there are specific books you have your heart set on for holiday gifting, I strongly suggest you buy/order them ahead of time (✨like now✨) rather than waiting until November/December. 8191119
Reposted by Polly Farquhar#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026#PreDV Day 1 starts now! Use today to practice your pitches before #DVPit on 9/30! Feel free to offer advice to your fellow #DVpit hopefuls and make some connections & friends! As always have fun and be respectful! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info 05820
Reposted by Polly FarquharAbbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 21/09/2026EON: MY PET TARDIGRADE by Cybèle Young and Nell Jocelyn is a sweet story with beautiful paper-sculpture art. Great inspiration for young scientists and young makers! A couple years ago I looked for tardigrades with my microscope and didn't find any, but now I want to try again! #kidlit 📚👍 #nature 💚 0132
Reposted by Polly FarquharTechnology Connections @techconnectify.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"Are you selling me a solution or a dependency?" is a question I think more people should ask. 4639411081
Reposted by Polly FarquharCaleb Zane Huett @calebzane.bsky.social · 19/09/2026PRODUCTIVITY HACK: day off read a book 3518
Reposted by Polly FarquharRachel Grant/R.S. Grant @rachelgrant.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Husband & I just took this quiz and it was ridiculously fun. He graduated in '83/Seattle & was into punk rock while I was '88 MI/FL new wave girl. We figure between the two of us, we got either the song or artist for 85/100, but nailed both for the majority.youtube.comGuess the ’80s Song by the Intro | 100-Song Music QuizYouTube video by Quiz Burst Music Trivia 031
Reposted by Polly FarquharNicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Periplus, a mentorship collective serving US-based early-career writers of color, is now accepting applications for our 2027 class of fellows! Apply by Oct. 11: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... You can learn more about Periplus (including fellowship eligibility requirements) at bit.ly/periplusfaqdocs.google.com 1170184
Reposted by Polly FarquharPorter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Hello #BookSky!! We're back with another micro-course on close reading. We've done a bunch of these now because we believe deep engagement with books is one of the antidotes you can give your brain to all of the slop, attention-farming, propaganda, etc that's toxifying our culture. Let's go... 1193
Reposted by Polly FarquharAlexandra Petri @petridishes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The bride will wear white, the groom will wear white, and the Russian oligarch nobody knows will wear camouflage in case someone tries to take a picture of him and ProPublica finds out. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...theatlantic.comPay No Attention to the Russian Oligarch at My Wedding WeekendHe’s just a dear friend we know nothing about! 719928
Reposted by Polly FarquharJosh Cook @joshthelibromancer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I'm relaunching my monthly recommendation newsletter on No Nazis No AI @Buttondown! I recommend 1 old book, 1 new book, 1 forthcoming book, & 1 book I haven't finished yet. (Get it? Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Forever). Subscribe below If you'd like a sample before committing...buttondown.comYesterday Today Tomorrow ForeverLongtime bookseller Josh Cook recommends an old book, a new book, a forthcoming book, and a book he hasn’t finished reading yet in this monthly newsletter. 185
Reposted by Polly FarquharDanny Page @danny.page · 17/09/2026God bless @atherton.bsky.social for this succinct wisdom 273863898
Reposted by Polly FarquharNicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy! 180140486470
Reposted by Polly FarquharMaryMary @msmarymary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026From the start, 9/11 highlighted the best of America: brave, kind, empathetic, protective. And the worst of America: irrational, alarmist, xenophobic and racist. I remember how many people rushed out to donate blood and that so many people bought guns some Walmarts sold out 021
Reposted by Polly FarquharMaryMary @msmarymary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026On 9/11, I worked in the Dean of Students’ office at OU. Mid-afternoon, the head librarian at Athens Public Library called. She had a group who wanted to offer support to international students. A place to stay, escorts around town, a friendly local presence to sit on their front porch. Just in case 112
Reposted by Polly FarquharJess Pendley @jesspendley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Future me watching temporary -productivity-burst me commit to meetings and calls. 2255401127
Reposted by Polly FarquharDahlia Adler 📚 @missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com · 10/09/2026It's here! I'm so excited to share the cover of SUMMER CAMP ROMANCE, a book that is so close to my heart (13-year sleepaway camp veteran here) and perfect for fans of Wet Hot American Summer: people.com/dahila-adler... (and yes, it's a companion to Soon By You!)people.com‘Beach Read’ Meets ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ in Dahlia Adler’s ‘Summer Camp Romance’ — See the Cover! (Exclusive)PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the cover of Dahlia Adler’s next novel ‘Summer Camp Romance,’ out next year. The adult romance from the ‘Soon By You’ author follows the relationship between two camp sta... 52815
Reposted by Polly FarquharStephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 09/09/20266 years ago today. Orange skies in the Bay Area and #ZoomoftheFlies 041
Reposted by Polly FarquharSmart Bitches @smartbitches.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We Are Hiring! We're looking for a Content and Community Assistant. This is a paid, part time remote position from Nov. 1 through June 1 2027, for a US-based person who is as into romance & discussion as they are into details & organization. You can find all the info here: bit.ly/SBTBTemp 02535
Reposted by Polly FarquharCheryl B. Klein @cherylklein.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Today is the tenth anniversary of the publication of my book THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS (@wwnorton.com). To celebrate, I'm going to post ten of my favorite quotes from it below -- thoughts that still make me smile or I still say often. Thanks for indulging me! 74310
Reposted by Polly FarquharStephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026not me doing a sneaky photoshoot in Spirit Halloween, nope 3174
Reposted by Polly FarquharGwenda Bond @gwenda.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Season two submissions are open during September btw! 1125
Reposted by Polly FarquharRachel Grant/R.S. Grant @rachelgrant.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Honestly the most amazing view from a toilet I’ve ever had. 1113
Reposted by Polly FarquharJane Friedman @janefriedman.com · 05/09/2026I would like to report on the literary agents who are claiming a percentage of their clients' Anthropic settlement. But I need some authors willing to share info about who these agents are (privately - no need to go on the record). Reach out: hello@janefriedman.com 3232167
Reposted by Polly Farquhar𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝙲. 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚗 @charlescmann.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Lovely story in the NY Times today about a 92-year-old mathematician and a high-school kid working together to produce a major result in topology. This kind of working together is the best part of science, and frankly of being human.nytimes.comThe 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice (Gift Article)Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn. 14618
Reposted by Polly FarquharCarl Heilman II @carlheilman2.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Adirondack High Peaks, reflections, and morning mist from 8/1/26 2399
Reposted by Polly FarquharMatt Wagner @mattjwagner.bsky.social · 05/09/2026These agencies were likely input as the payee due to publishers pulling that info from the author’s agency clause. I suspect few agencies actually signed up for this. Happened to me too. I am telling authors to simply change the allocation and leave me out of it. 1244