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Lynda Carter @lyndacarter.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

His stage name is BAD BUNNY... a bad-ass artist and honey-of-a-Bunny. His given name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. He is a handsome 31-year-old American citizen. Make no mistake. 1917: The Jones Act grants U.S. citizenship to all Puerto Ricans. I'll be watching... I'm a huge fan!

Bad Bunny wearing tinted dark red glasses with gold frames, hair gelled looking quite handsome! White shirt and tan tie.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Oh my goodness. @netgalley.bsky.social thank you for the honor of getting to read an ARC of You Should Have Been Nicer To My Mom by Vincent Tirado. I finished it in just a couple sittings, I did not want to put it down. I have to work on a couple thoughts but stayed tuned for a full review.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

To all the other circulation library folks out there, have you noticed a steep decline in checkouts for short story collections? I'm talking by single or multiple authors. I'm trying to figure out how to market and recommend these books. I love a good story collection, but patrons are not biting.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I was asked by a patron yesterday to recommend a book without thinking. A book I really loved I wanted people to read. I blurted “Hell Followed With Us” by @ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social. He asked why this book. I told him it was terrifying, real, & full of religious trauma. Everyone needs to read it.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Why does coffee hit just a little better some mornings? ☕️🙌🏻

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

As your average eldritch millenial, I hate talking on the phone. That said, it is still such a huge part of so many aspects of daily life. It is so frustrating how many people have no idea how to conduct a phone conversion and it makes my job very complicated. #referencelibrarian

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

I may start spending more time over here. I had a wild Monday on the 🧵 app dealing with fragile white men, it has me a bit on edge. Its interesting how I got reprimanded for calling a bigot "dickbag" but he & others could use multiple racial/homophobic slurs without recourse.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

IMLS provides essential federal funding to expand access to libraries, strengthen workforce development, and promote lifelong learning across the nation. Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding. Send an email today! bit.ly/42X7r0f via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress To Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.

Your representatives need to hear from you today! Trump has eliminated all Federal Funding for libraries in his proposed budget.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I screamed “you’re a dumb shit” at bluejay this morning because he was trying to eat plastic. How unhinged is your morning?

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

A little louder for those in the back...BOOK BANS ARE NOT ABOUT BOOKS! 📚#skybrary 📚

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I definitely prefer AL-generated to AI-generated for sure.

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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

#NationalLibraryWeek Honorary Chairs @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social talk about their love for libraries and their new collaboration, The Cartoonists Club, on the current episode of How I Library. It's a fun and fascinating talk. ilovelibraries.org/article/how-...

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Looking at the list of most challenged titles 2024, knowing this list hasn’t changed much in several years, how do you tackle Banned Books week in new & more effective ways? I am on to Banned Books Week planning & at a loss for how to present it without feeling hollow or static. #skybrary📚

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

@ceejthemoment.bsky.social I recently finished American Rapture. As a person who grew up in die hard Christianity I needed this book. I am still grieving the loss of every character, but especially what Cleo represented to Sophie. She was her Lilith. And Barghest. He was the best boy.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day from me and Bette.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This morning I won a game of Libby audiobook chicken. Finished 8 minutes before it returned!

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I just had the realization that RFK Jr is bringing John Harvey Kellogg vibes to the party. Like I know he’s digging eugenics, but now I need to reread “The Road to Wellville” by TC Boyle. If you don’t know why we have corn flakes, do some research friends. It’s not cool.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Im really tired of being bombarded by dems telling us what the republicans (maga) plan to do and not what the dems are planning to do to stop the fascist coup. Inaction is compliance.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I highly recommend all 3 “Superior Achievement in a Novel” nominees.

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

The right wing woman thinks that in being subservient to right wing men she is striking a deal. The right wing man knows that in accepting the subservience of right wing women he is exploiting a resource.

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

No shade to these 8 comics, but this is embarrassing from the NYT. More than 3,300 titles included in this tool, from across 24 years. And only *8* are comics. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

"The best and notable graphic novels" as chosen by NYT editors from 2000 to 2024

Titles include

My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book Two
A Guest in the House
Monica
Flung Out of Space
Rusty Brown
Sabrina
Building Stories
Shortcomings

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Catching up on Reading Glasses podcast on my lunch and ep 397 "How to Write a Book Review" was in my brain. I've been internally screaming all day that "a summary is not a review!" while weeding & looking at new books at the library. Also, I need to up my review game for my job.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

What are your favorite ways to stop and reflect after you've finished a book? I realize, this is a step I don't often take the time to do. I'm usually hopping from one Libby hold to another trying to finish before the they expire that I don't take enough time to reflect on what I read. #bookthreads

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Attention all my bookish people, I have a teen patron request. She is looking for YA queer romance (F/F). What is on your radars right now for a teen who might be gay & comes from a VERY conservative family, but wants to explore relationships & learn more about herself? #booksky #skybrary #library

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

How do you explain to mentally stable folks that some days you just wake up and your brain chooses violence? I’m in a long term abusive relationship with my cognitive functioning and I just can’t quit it?

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Folks making fun of vegans for years are gonna be hitting us up for tips on egg substitutes real soon.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

The world is a shitshow. My country is a cesspool. Hate and disinformation is winning. My goal for myself is to keep learning. This year I’m choosing to learn more about the Harlem Renaissance. What are you going to learn this year?

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Genie Lauren @moreandagain.me · 05/02/2025

The issue is — like so many things — “the politics of joy” has been disconnected from its roots and lost its meaning. The idea was originally introduced by Zora Neale Hurston.

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Maxwell Frost @maxwellfrost.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Republicans ran into the room to SHEILD Elon Musk from having to come and speak to Congress. They want their billionaire takeover done behind closed doors. The people deserve transparency. No one elected Elon Musk.

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Good morning! What hot fresh hell awaits us today? Has Musk stolen all our dogs overnight? Does your toothbrush now have AI in it, and is suddenly racist? Has Trump thrown Santa Claus in an El Salvadoran prison? Why is everything sticky?? Tune in to the SERIES FINALE OF AMERICA to find out!

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Anil Dash @anildash.com · 03/02/2025

For friends who are in the federal government, this is a very good guide on why you should be using Signal. In short, it’s safe and it’s free! a.wholelottanothing.org/a-guide-to-u...

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A guide to using Signal for government workers

🔒Editor's note: A friend of mine works in the federal government and wrote a guide for their fellow federal workers on how to use Signal. There are lots of good reasons for switching to Signal for mes...

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Have you ever been so deep into a burnout spiral that you don’t even realize you’re there until you start planning a week off?

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Sara @aeirlys.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Do Not Comply In Advance: bossy, already a cliche, implies permission to comply later Fuck You, Make Me: leads by example, directs yelling at opposition instead of allies, easy to chant at a protest or put on a banner

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Found this “suggestion” in our book request box, today. I guess that’s one person’s opinion. #skybrary #libsky #librarianproblems

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Not every thing said is a problem that needs to be solved. Sometimes words just need to be released into the ether.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

192 packs sold! I'm attempting to sell 1000 packs of these valentines to support Skype a Scientist. Get some for your coworkers, friends far away, or send 'em to school with your kids for the classic valentine swap! 🟩🟩⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Get 'em at Squidfacts.bigcartel.com

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Stephanie King @stephstephking.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

"I have a PhD; you have Dunning-Kruger" needs to be on a t-shirt if it isn't already

A guy arguing there are "only two biological sexes" is corrected by a scientist. When his retort is "fillow the science," Dr. JEY McCreight responds "I did, I literally have a PhD in human genomic. You have Dunning-Kruger"

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Today is just a day for people ghasting my flabbers. I was just told that us not charging late fees is part of what's wrong with society, we are not holding people accountable. Ma'am, kindly fuck off.

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Why do obnoxious white men think I am the person they need to interact with, loudly?

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I love when I accidentally find a new book at work. Do I need a new book? No. Am I getting a new book? Absolutely. #librarylove #skybrary 💙📚

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Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian @punkrocklibrarian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

This whole thread is giving me light in the darkness today.

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