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Didi is a trans immigrant 🏳️‍⚧️ @didichanoch.northsky.social · 10/07/2026

Guys! Gals! Fellow nonbinary pals! It is LITERALLY a sign!

Other Places Books now has a sign. It says "other places books"

Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

it you have the means to donate to food pantries right now please do! They will need it. As you are donating also think about these items: -gluten free -low/ no salt -vegan -dairy free -sugar free This will help those with food allergies/ dietary restrictions for their health. #Food #foodpantry

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

@aoc.bsky.social get people in front of the camera (phone/ photos/ stories/ interviews) and have them share how the insurance hikes will impact them directly. We all have insurance issues and it will continue to bond all of us and show who is and isn’t fighting for us.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Requiring a donation of $25.00 for a food pantry should not be allowed. Forcing those already in need to fund overhead is wild work. I will scream about the lack of resources in rural communities as a social worker outside of exploitive churches. #SocialWork #RuralCommunities #FoodPantry

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

How’s a person supposed to schedule normal life activities with a rapture coming up in just a couple days? Do you operate as normal? Make plans and just ghost everyone? Pay bills or just risk it? And is the day adjustable at all!? You know what have a good trip I’m good here. ✌️ #Rapture2025

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Miss_UhSheUh @ahsheya.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Wepa!!!! Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! May all my #Latinx / #Hispanic amigos enjoy this time!!!

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BillieB @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org · 05/08/2025

This one made me laugh out loud & I'm so happy that I'll have more people to yell about it with. Book 2 now. Please and thank you.

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Fromthemixedupdesk @fromthemixedupdesk.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

#h #horror #booksky #amwriting Support women in horror and join my reader community on Bindery for free to support an Indigenous woman in publishing! Full list of books below boozhoo.binderybooks.com/item/Vn0u3CD...

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

What a trope that always makes you inwardly scream Noooooo!! Mine- Brother’s Best Friend. #Tropes #Booksky

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Need a Monster Romance? I got you with some featuring a chubby love interest! #FabulousFatFriday #PlusSizeReader #MonsterRomance #MonsterLover #Booksky

The image features an illustration with a soft green background. At the top, there are two lines of text “Fabulous Fat Friday Monster Love” Below the text are three women, dancing joyfully. On the left is a woman with long, light blonde hair, wearing a peach-colored dress. In the center, a woman with dark brown hair wears a light blue dress. On the right, a woman with dark brown, curly hair is dressed in a white dress. The women are depicted with their arms raised and dresses flowing, creating a sense of movement. In the top left corner, there is a cluster of white and pink flowers with green leaves, adding a decorative element to the image.

The image is a collage of ten book covers arranged in a grid against a muted green background with floral designs. Each cover features different artistic styles and themes:

"Sweet Vengeance" by Viano Oniomoh shows a romantic, shadowy scene with a woman embracing a figure with purple horns.
"Kings and Monsters" by Clio Evans depicts a man in a black suit alongside a large bear, with swirling blue and red background elements.
"Sink into Her" by Elaine J. Daniels has a couple enveloped in colorful clouds, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
"Bigfoot Boss" by Luna Cantrip features a woman relaxing with a large, gentle bigfoot character in a vibrant setting.
"Mixing up Mayhem" by Heather Nix displays a playful, animated kitchen scene with two characters.
"Escaping the Friendzone" by Emily Antoinette presents a cozy embrace between a woman and a large figure with horns in a dark setting.
"Yours, Insatiably- Aveda Vice shows a a femme person with tattoos and horns against a dark background.
"Washed Up (With a Kraken)" by E. J. Rook features a woman seated with a blue kraken on a sunny beach.
"Jockstraps & Newspapers" by Lizzie Strong displays a woman with her arm around a muscular, lion-headed man in sports gear.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

A re-introduction! Do we share anything in common? #Booksky #Bookworm #Introduction

Sage green background with photo of me white woman with reddish brown hair and a smile. Wearing a black and white swim shirt. Various doodles and writing are across the imagine. Sarah at the top. On the left: audiobooks, multiple genres, comfort show- Dawson’s Creek, love to see nature- but hates camping. To the right of photo: 37, chronic illness, love books with fat MCs, this account is about sharing diverse books

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Tati (TM) Richardson @richardwriteson.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

SteamyLit Con Baes! MeetCute Bookshop will bring you both The Opportunity and Losing Sight to preorder. (Steamy Lit Bookstore will have copies of the special edition The Oath and The Offer on site). Please pre-order by 9/21 and make sure you put "Pick Up At SteamyLit Con" in your order info!

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BadRobotLinda @lms2025.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Indiana has 4.7M registered voters. 47% are republican, 28% democrat. Of the 9 districts, 7 are red and 2 are blue. Seems about right. But Trump needs more. The Governor may gerrymander the remaining 2 leaving democrats with no representation in the House. Seem right to you? #ProudBlue #Pinks

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Didi is a trans immigrant 🏳️‍⚧️ @didichanoch.northsky.social · 08/08/2025

Canadian friends, this is a request for help. Now that I'm staying in this country, and specifically in the Peg, I'm gonna need winter clothes. Winter clothes for a large person.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Anyone else feel like waking up and reading the news 🗞️ is like being punched in the face all the time!? #Democracy #News #HellOnEarth #WhatDayIsIt

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JuliaEdits @juliaedits.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I absolutely loved Zomromcom by @oliviawrites.bsky.social —honestly, it's the perfect antidote to [gestures to everything]. I *want* to be waving a cleaver most days! Alas, I tragically lack a hot vampire neighbor. #Romancelandia

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

The woman who fell in love with her psychiatrist… I agree he should have transferred care but not for what she claims as mutual love and attraction, aka professionalism and boundaries, but because she was sexually harassing that man and he deserved safety. #KendraInLoveWithPsychiatrist

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Rewatching Dawson’s Creek for the millionth time and Dawson is the villain of this show 🤣 and why was it not called Joey’s Creek that girl spent more time in the creek than anyone paddling up and down it all the time. #DawsonsCreek #TVShows #TeenDrama

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

July was a solid reading month for me. I was able to read a lot, and I made some big decisions as it pertains to my bookish accounts: - closed my booktok account -started a blog (still building the website) -daughter had surgery -my 1st book convention went up in 🔥due to the management company.

The image features a playful and colorful design with a collage of letters forming the words "monthly wrap up." Each letter originates from a different style or pattern, creating a patchwork effect. The background is a crumpled white surface with a blue border at the top. Decorative elements include sketched stars, a walrus wearing a crown, and a swirl beneath the word "UP." There are additional colorful star shapes on the right.

The image features a collage titled "Books Read" with twelve book covers arranged in a 3x4 grid. At the top, there's a handwritten-style title, "Books Read," with a cut-out photo of a sloth on the left and two doodled hearts on the right, set against a light blue background.

First Row:

Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee: A dark cover with large yellow text surrounded by red and white flowers.
When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa: Features a man and woman standing back-to-back with a city skyline and pink sky.
Glory Be by Danielle Arceneaux: Colorful, retro design with abstract shapes and patterns.
Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas: Simple, bright yellow cover with handwritten-style black text.
Second Row:

What Happens in Amsterdam by Pearl Lynn Solomon: Pink cover with an illustrated couple kissing, surrounded by tulips.
Zom Romcom by Olivia Dade: Purple cover depicting a whimsical illustration of a couple, with a zombie theme.
Ms. V's Hot Girl Summer by A.H. Cunningham: Vibrant cover with tropical elements and a woman smiling.
When the Tides Held the Moon by Vanessa Vida Kelley: Illustrated, vintage-style cover showing a woman on a ship with the moon.
Third Row:

Arush Avachat Arya Khanna's Bollywood Moment by A Novel: Bright pink cover with an illustration of a woman in traditional attire.
Wicked Blood by Azalea Crowley: Dark cover with red roses and a mysterious pattern.
Soulgazer by Maggie Parier: Depicts a man and woman with intense expressions, with a muted color scheme.
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna: Pastel-colored cover with a whimsical illustration of a witch and a house.

"Books Read," featuring two book covers against a textured cream background with a blue top border. In the upper left corner, there is a small photo of a sloth on a branch. The title "Books Read" is written in bold, black font near the top center. Two rings in the pattern represent heart shapes on the upper right side. Below the title, two book covers are displayed. The first book cover on the left, "The Art of Scandal," shows a woman with red and turquoise accents. The second book cover, "Fear the Flames," is predominantly purple and gold with ornate designs. Below the book covers, there is the label "Re-Read" in black text. The overall composition is casual, with elements seeming to be pasted onto the background.

The image is a page divided into two sections with a torn paper aesthetic, featuring book recommendations. At the top is a blue band with a cutout of a penguin on the right. Below, on a light background, the section is labeled “DNFs” in bold black text. Underneath, a single book cover titled "The North Wind" by Alexandria Warwick is displayed, featuring a dark blue and gold floral design.

The lower section is labeled “Top Reads” with colorful star accents on either side. It showcases three books. On the left, "Dear America" by Jose Antonio Vargas, with a bright yellow cover and a fingerprint design. In the center, "When the Tides Held the Moon" by Vanessa Vida Kelley, featuring an illustration of a woman with red hair, moon, and waves. On the right, "What Happens in Amsterdam" by Rachel Lynn Solomon, with a couple embracing against a pink sky and tulips. Below the center book, the text reads "Buddy Read w/ Geena & Cassie." At the bottom right, there is the handle "@Sarah_TheBookishNerd."

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I’m starting to think that some “romance” authors don’t respect the genre and just want to cash in on the genre being profitable. #Booksky #RomanceBooks #BookThoughts

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

My printer crashed on me and I needed a label for a Pango order I sold. Library came through for me with the .25 cent print page and I picked up a book! #Booksky #Library

Photo of white hand holding book The Match Maker by Aisha Saeed

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Audiobook: The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas Love getting out daily for my walks and reading my audiobooks. Still walking down by the marina and this staircase received a new art upgrade! What are you reading?

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

August is back the hustle with sports and activities for the kids. Usually means a lot of audiobooks while I sit on the side lines of practices. I’m sad summer is coming to an end for us because before I know it Sept and school will be back in session for the kids. July wrap up coming soon!

The image depicts a collection of book covers arranged on a wooden background, labeled with the heading "August Hopefuls" at the top. The word "August" is in large, light blue, playful font, while "Hopefuls" is in smaller black font.

On the left, there are individual book covers:

"The Build-a-Boyfriend Project" by Mason Deaver features an illustration of two people with soft colored backgrounds.
"Much Ado About Hating You" by Sarah Echavarre Smith shows a couple with a library setting in the background.
"Gabriela and His Grace: A Luna De La Rosa Novel" by Liana De La Rosa has a couple in an elegant setting with a floral background.
"A Tale of Mirth & Magic" by Kristen Vale depicts a fantasy scene with two characters amidst greenery.
On the right, there are more book covers:

"The Possession of Alma Diaz" by Isabel Cañas is a dark, atmospheric cover with subtle imagery.
"Ready to Score" by Jodie Slaughter has an illustration of a couple against a gradient orange background.
At the bottom right, a stack of books with visible spines includes:

"Along Came Amor" by Alexis Daria.
"Give Me Butterflies" by Jillian Meadows.
"Along for the Ride" by Mimi Grace.
"Make Room for Love" by Darcy Liao.
"A Circle of Uncommon Witches" by Paige Crutcher.
"One Last Chance" by Gina Azzi.
"Mediocre" by Ijeoma Oluo.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

My pango friends, is it a new development for people to message you asking you to accept a lower price? I don’t know how I feel about this… I’m already selling cheaper. I’m confused. 🤔 #Booksky #PangoBooks #Bookfriends

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Current Read: Wrath of Dragons- Olivia Rose Darling Photo: Audiobook walk this morning along the pier there are these beautiful flowers planted and they add so much color and beauty. Tell me what you are reading ⬇️ #CurrentReads #Booksky #WrathOfDragons

Photo of vibrant red flowers with graphic of phone with the audiobook Wrath of Dragons on it

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Okay tell me your favorite read. I need to add more books to my TBR. #Booksky

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

There is something so calming about swimming in the lake to me. It heals and rejuvenates me.

Photo of lake with green trees all around

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Audiobook while driving home. Don't mind if I do. 📕 : The Art of Scandal- Regina Black #Booksky #CurrentRead #ForbiddenLove #ReginaBlack

Photo of road with blue sky, trees and waterfront in the distance. Current Read is on the screen. A graphic of a phone with a screenshot of The Art of Scandal by Regina Black audiobook playing

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

📕: ZomRomCom- Olivia Dade Release Date: Aug 5th Narrator: Joy Nash Thank you @prhaudio.bsky.social for free audio copy. Thanks @berkleypub.bsky.social for free physical copy. #BerkleyBook #Audiobook #Booksky #ZomRomCom #OliviaDade

The image features a hand holding a book with a vibrant cover against a background of leafy green plants and a large yellow mug. The book has a purple cover with illustrations of a man and woman standing back-to-back, both holding weapons. The woman is depicted in bright pink overalls, while the man is in black clothing. Green zombie hands reach from the edges toward the center figures. Above them, a quote reads, "Love can make you lose your head." The background plants have large striped leaves, and the yellow mug has a dark handle. Overlaid text in the image points to features like "Plus Size FMC," "Zombies," and "Vampire."

Bright Pink Background, Black Letters at top “ Book Review”. white box with review: Edie is a human and she realizes that the zombie alert system has come down and her frat bro neighbor, Chad is not actually Chad. Instead he is a French Vampire named Gaston (aka Max). These two end up working together to combat zombies, facing what might be putting the zombies in motion. They encounter adventure troop girls, witches, trolls, fae, and so much more.

I loved this one so much! The banter between Max and Edie had me laughing so hard. Especially the Gaston song parts.😂 The gory parts didn't bother me. Something about reading them vs watching them. I liked the topics in the book too that Olivia brought in grief, loneliness, and putting up walls to protect oneself.

I always appreciate the way Olivia writes fat rep and how body positive they are and body neutral. I really loved seeing a zombie book with a plus size main character it made my heart happy.

Let's finish this by shouting out the narrator, Joy Nash. I adore Joy and the way she brings the characters to life. She added to the humor to me and I found myself laughing harder. Highly recommend the audio but make sure to grab the physical because it glows in the dark.

Thank you to @PRHaudio for a free audiobook. Thanks for the free physical book @BerkleyPub”

Graphics at the bottom- video camera, vampire mouth, adventure girl uniform, and soap

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Fabulous Fat Friday- A fat book for every letter of the alphabet. #FabulousFatFriday #BookRecommendations #BookWorm #Booksky

The image is a vibrant illustration with a dark-to-light gradient blue background. It features the text "Fabulous Fat Friday ABC Edition" prominently in the center, with each word styled differently. "Fabulous" is in white, "Fat" in a smaller white font, "FRIDAY" in large, bold, red letters with a light shadow, and "ABC" in colorful, textured letters. Two animated figures are depicted. On the left, a Black woman with long, dark hair wears a light blue dress and dances joyfully with her left arm raised. On the right, a white woman with long, blonde hair smiles, standing confidently with her hands on her hips, wearing a light peach dress and white shoes.

The image showcases four distinct book covers arranged in a square layout against a dark gradient background transitioning from deep blue to black. At the top left, the cover titled "Angels in the Dark" by Shannon Elliot features a dramatic depiction of a tattooed woman in front of a starry, night sky backdrop. To the right, "Brazen and the Beast" by Sarah MacLean portrays a woman in a turquoise gown standing in front of classical columns. On the bottom left, the "Curvy Girl Summer" cover by Danielle Allen shows an illustration of a confident woman in a yellow dress next to a man in a white shirt, set against a vibrant purple cityscape. Finally, the "Dripping" cover by Adriana Herrera depicts a close-up of a white rose with dew droplets on black. Surrounding each cover, letters A, B, C, and D made of colorful painted background.

The image features a collage of four book covers positioned in a roughly rectangular arrangement on a dark blue gradient background. Around the covers, there are giant, colorful letters "E," "F," "G," and "H," each styled with a colorful painted background.
1. Top left is "Every Version of You" by Sloan Spencer. The cover depicts a smiling couple embracing against a turquoise background, with the woman leaning her head on the man’s shoulder. The title and author's name are displayed prominently.
2. Top right is "Faith: Taking Flight" by Julie Murphy. The cover shows a superhero character with a flowing cape, flying against a cloudy sky. The title and author's name are at the top and bottom.
3. Bottom left is "Get Real, Chloe Torres" by Crystal Maldonado. The cover illustrates two friends lying on the grass, surrounded by flowers. They are laughing and appear relaxed. The title and name of the author are placed in the upper-left corner.
4. Bottom right is "Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute" by Talia Hibbert. The cover shows two individuals standing side by side, with one holding a book and the other crossing their arms. The background features stylized trees. Both title and author's name are displayed above.

The image has a deep blue gradient background featuring four book covers arranged in a grid pattern, with each cover accompanied by a decorative letter. In the top left is "If It Makes You Happy" by Claire Kann, showing a woman with long hair and sunglasses on a turquoise background. Next to it, "Just for the Cameras" by Viano Oniomoh presents three figures on a red background. Below is "The Kindred" by Alechia Dow, depicting two people against a cosmic backdrop. Beside it, "Lourdes and the Mafia" by Aleera Anaya Ceres shows a woman with curly hair and flames against an intricate background. Each book is accompanied by a vividly colored letter ("J," "K," "J," "L") isolated in a circular white space, with a colorful painted pattern inside each letter.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

A Witches Guide to Magical Innkeeping- Sangu Mandanna Thank you to @prhaudio.bsky.social for a free gifted audiobook. Happy Release Day!! *Disability Representation *Found Family *Magic #Booksky #SanguMandanna

The image features a book cover for "A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping" by Sangu Mandanna, placed against a backdrop of an outdoor scene. The background shows a view of a wooden railing and fall foliage with bare branches and muted skies. The book cover is designed with a whimsical illustration of a woman holding a book in front of a house surrounded by a picket fence and trees, with a pink and green color scheme. The image has a pink border with white wavy lines at the bottom right, and the words "Book Review" in stylized text.

Pastel-colored book review image with decorative wavy lines and star shapes.

Transcribed Text:

I am going to admit that it takes me a minute to get into Sangu’s books. They are quieter, yet so beautiful how they weave in belonging, grief, romance, finding yourself and being who you are. The narrator, Samara MacLaren did an incredible job with bringing the characters to life and doing the various voices. I will say one of my favorite characters in this one is Nicholas!

Thank you @PRH Audio for a free audio copy.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Book Review: Weird Blood- Azalea Crowley *3rd book in the series *Found Family *Asian Demi Autistic FMC *Masquerade Ball #Booksky #BookReview #WeirdBlood

The image has a black background with various elements related to a book review titled "Weird Blood." In the center-left, there is a cover of the book featuring the title "Weird Blood" above illustrations of red roses. To the right are two wavy lines, one red and one white, with an arrow pointing to the text "Masquerade Ball." Below, a colorful masquerade mask and a silhouette of a dancing couple are shown. Bats appear in the top left corner, adding a gothic theme. On the bottom left, a white, curved arrow points to the text "Demisexual FMC" near the book cover. The words "Book Review" appear in bold, black letters on a white, rounded rectangle at the bottom.

A Halloween-themed note paper with a book series review, ghost and bat illustrations, and at the bottom the following words/ phrases about the book- Autistic FMC

Found Family

Vampires, Ghosts & Witches

My Thoughts

I continued with the Odd Blood Series this month by reading, Weird Blood. My feelings about this series as a whole has remained the same– it’s such a fun, unique, weirdly cool book series and I am just obsessed with them.

Josephine is recovering from being possessed in book 2 and she is coming to terms with her feelings for Eadwulf. There is a masquerade ball for the Vampires coming up and Josephine has to learn all of the customs and dances. There is some tension and angst as Eadwulf is reaching her how to dance and I just love their dynamic. He is such a Himbo and hilarious.

Josephine is a late bloomer and she has not been intimate with someone before, she is demisexual and Eadwulf is the first person she has developed feelings for to get to an intimate stage. There are the Ashley Witches that come in and I really loved how campy Azaela made them.

If you love found family and like some quirky weird paranormal type books I really think this series is for you.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

👋 I’m Sarah and I am disabled. *I have an autoimmune disorder that impacts my nerves and leads to entry spinal fluid in my 🧠 and increases the pressure in my optic eye nerves *I also have anxiety. Both of these have their hard moments but I also have a lot of pride, love and joy that comes

The image features a textured white plaster background. In the center, bold black text reads "DISABILITY SATURDAY." The large capital letters "D" and "S" are filled with diagonal stripes of various colors: green, blue, yellow, white, red, and black, representing the Disability Pride flag colors. Each letter's stripes are organized from left to right. In the bottom center, a yellow horizontal bar contains three separate black text segments, each within squarish compartments: "3 Book Recs," "Person or MC is Disabled," and "Multi-Genre." In the top right corner, the username "@Sarah_TheBookishNerd" is displayed in black text.

The image features the cover of a book titled "You Started It" by Jackie Khalilieh. The cover depicts an illustration of a young man and woman standing side by side. The woman is wearing a pink jacket over a cream top, light blue jeans, and pink shoes, while the man is wearing a light blue jacket, a white shirt, jeans, and white sneakers. They stand in front of a stylized backdrop with abstract orange and yellow arches and a purple railing. On the textured white background, there are arrows with labels pointing to the book, stating "FMC with Anxiety," "YA," and "Fake Dating." Below the book cover, a yellow text box contains “I adored this YA romance book. The FMC is Palestinian. The MMC is Lebanese. I appreciated the ways that Jackie talked about various Arab culture and the dynamics that can exist within families. I found myself laughing a lot at Jamie and the way that she kept altering a contract with their fake dating scheme. I also really appreciated the way that the MMC, Axel wants to engage with the arts as a TikTok dancer and going against the standard family wishes to be himself. One of the things I will always give kudos to with Jackie is writing teens that feel like teens.”

The image displays a book cover titled "Late Bloomer" by Mazey Eddings. The cover features an illustration of two women exchanging a kiss, surrounded by a vivid floral border with pink roses. The background is a subtle, textured white surface. Three arrows point to the book, each labeled: "ADHD/Autism," "Small Town," and "Forced Proximity." Below the book cover is a yellow text box with a review about the book, “This sapphic romance highlights small town life as Opal buys a floral farm after she wins the lottery. But as she quickly learns when she shows up at the Thistle Bloom Farm there is a grumpy Pepper who declares that the farm is hers. These two strike an agreement where they live together and work together to save the farm and make it profitable. I love Mazey’s writing. She manages to bring in humor, love and also discuss some heavier topics with still keeping up with the romcom type feel of her books. I also really appreciate that she writes characters that are neurodivergent or have mental health.”

The image is a collage featuring the book cover of "Falling Back in Love with Being Human" by Kai Cheng Thom centered against a textured, white plastered background. The book cover displays abstract shapes in shades of red, orange, and black with stylized, flowing lines. Text on the cover reads "FALLING BACK IN LOVE WITH BEING HUMAN" in large white letters, with "LETTERS TO LOST SOULS" and the author's name in smaller font. Around the book cover, three curved black arrows point to the terms "Depression," "Trans Author," and "Radical Love." Below the book cover, a yellow text box contains a personal reflection on the book,”I will NEVER shut up about this book. To me there is no reason to not pick it up. It is short, not an easy read because it make you have to reflect and sit with your emotions. Kai is a trans woman who writes short essays/prayers/poems/letters that tackle mental health, being a sex worker, being trans in a society that does not see all your beauty, letters to Johns, an address to JKR, love to young her and other trans people. After each entry there are 2-3 tasks to do/questions for you to think about. This book will make you explore yourself and humanity.”

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

No 🧟 were harmed in the making of this video. Thank you to @prhaudio.bsky.social for a free audiobook for my training. 📕: ZomRomCom by @oliviawrites.bsky.social #OliviaDade #ZomRomCom #Booksky #Audiobook #CurrentRead

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📕: When Javi Dumped Mari- Mia Sosa 💐: Friends to Lovers 💼: Planned Out FMC ✨: Broadway in Progress #Booksky #BookReview #WhenJaviDumpedMari #MiaSosa

The image is a colorful book promotion featuring the cover of a novel titled "When Javi Dumped Mari" by Mia Sosa. The central element is the book cover, which depicts an illustrated couple against a cityscape backdrop. The man is offering a bouquet of pink flowers, while the woman has an unimpressed expression, standing with her arms crossed. The city skyline in the background features tall buildings in hues of blue and purple. Above the book cover, the main title "When Javi Dumped Mari" and the author's name "Mia Sosa" are prominently displayed in a pink frame. In the bottom left corner, there is a pink and blue director’s chair with a brown handbag resting on it. The top right corner has an illustration of pink flowers and green leaves.

The image is a digital representation of a book review with a pink background. In the upper left corner is an illustration of a dark green briefcase with a handle. The title centered at the top is "My Thoughts," in large pink text, followed by "When Javi Dumped Mari - Mia Sosa" in italic pink text. The review text is in black, “ I adore the books that Mia writes. You can always expect a lot of laughter, banter, family, friendships, swoon and spice. Mari is Brazilian and the daughter of a lawyer. Her mother left and went back to Brazil, and she was raised by her father who had her career and life mapped out. Enter in, Javi who is Puerto Rican, an inspiring Broadway musical writer and he does not have his life figured out or “together”. While Mari is going to law school and getting her degree he is bartending and working a couple other side jobs.

Mari and Javi met in college and became really good friends. They both have had a mutual attraction to one another but have never enacted upon it out of fear. The fear of losing their friendship. However, 6 years prior to current time in the book Javi ghosts Mari after a visit out to see her. She does not understand why. However, they reconnected about a year before current time and Mari is about to get married to someone else and she wants Javi to be in her wedding party.

I appreciated the way that Mia gave us past and present with these two. We see their friendship, PINING and their fall. It is a true slow burn and friends to lovers. I felt for Javi who never felt good enough for Mari. You also feel for Mari who although she loves her job constantly feels the pressure to live up to her father’s expectation.

The audiobook by the way is phenomenal and I highly recommend!”

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📕 : Glory Be- Danielle Arceneaux Recommended by @takemeawayyy.bsky.social *Mystery *Red Hat Society *Mother/Daughter Duo #Booksky #BookReview

A book review layout featuring the cover of "Glory Be" -DANIELLE ARCENEAUX on a tablet, with soft peach and pink background.

arrows around the book with the following: Mystery Mother/Daughter Duo Red Hat Club

I am so glad that Nikki (@take_me_awayyy) recommended this mystery book because it had me cackling out loud.

Glory is a Catholic and part of the Red Hat Society in Lafayette, Lousiana. She is a bit of an outsider in the group due to her business, being a bookie. She is best friends with a woman who joined the nunnery who supposedly committed suicide. Glory’s daughter is in town due to some personal issues that happened in her life, and she is an attorney. She teamed up with her mom to figure out what happened to Glory B’s friend.

They get caught up in a dog fighting enterprise, a drug dealer, someone who is stealing and trying to get Glory kicked out of her home and so much more.

This book also talks about mental health, grief, love, and loneliness. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

📕: I’ll Have What He’s Having- Adib Khorram * 🌶️ Situationship * Mistaken Identity * Believing In Yourself #Booksky #BookReview

The image features a composite design with a background showing a wooden railing and bare tree branches against a cloudy sky. Superimposed on this scene is a book cover in the center. The book cover depicts an illustrated city skyline at sunset, with two characters sitting closely, holding wine glasses. The title of the book, “I'll Have What He’s Having,” is prominently displayed in bold, white text at the bottom of the cover, with the author's name, Adib Khorram, below it. The right half of the image includes a pink background with the words “BOOK review” in stylish black and white font. Two pink star-like shapes are placed on either side of the book cover.

Peach background with spiraled notebook design with the following written: I finished out Pride month with this M/M romance story and I am so glad it was my final book of the month. Farzan left teaching and now just does substitute teaching and working in his parents Iranian restaurant in Kansas City. He made a reservation under an alias and that name just happened to be a notorious food critic. David, the sommelier (in training) was trying to ensure the “critic” had the best treatment. The sparks were flying between these 2. A one night stand ensues and they go their separate ways due to Farzan not wanting a casual relationship and David not wanting a long term relationship because he wants to get his sommelier licensing and go to California.
However, fate intervenes and they do in fact end up in a spicy situationship. I loved both of them and the way Farzan had to learn to see himself as worthy and David had to let connections in life happen.This one is spicy! 🌶️ oh and you will get hungry with all of the food so make sure to have some snacks on hand. 😃

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Shield of Sparrows- Devney Perry *Slow Burn *Arranged Marriage *Monsters/Creatures Recommended by: @cover2covertx.bsky.social #Booksky #BookRewiew #ShieldOfSparrows

The image features a wooden shelf with various decorative items and a book displayed. On the left, there is a pot filled with a plant featuring dark green leaves with light green stripes. A carved wooden duck with a smooth, polished finish is positioned next to the plant. The duck has a painted black eye and rests on the shelf, partially obscured by some of the plant leaves. Beside the duck is a small portion of an orange ceramic pot. In the foreground, a book titled "Shield of Sparrows" is leaning against the pot. The book cover has a dark, intricate design with illustrations of flowers and tree branches. The background is a soft off-white wall. The entire scene is framed by a pink border with white text overlaid on the left, reading "BOOK review."

The image features a designed review titled "My Thoughts" against a pink background with white waves and abstract shapes. The text is contained within an off-white, paper-like rectangle with a flower graphic in the top right corner. The words "Monsters," "Arranged Marriage," and "Slow Burn" are highlighted in colored text: green, blue, and purple, with arrows pointing to phrases in the review. My Thoughts "Cassie, @cover2covertx convinced me to read this one. She set my expectations with saying that although this is a fantasy romance the romance is more subtle compared to the fantasy/world building. Odessa, is a princess that was engaged to her kingdom’s army commander. However, all of a sudden a prince who was supposed to marry her sister, May declared that Odessa would be the only person to meet the Shield of Sparrows agreement. Odessa is tasked with spying on her now husband’s kingdom and his guardian. But the world is filled with monsters and these monsters are acting differently than normal and getting more and more ruthless.

I loved the audiobook! The narrator, Samantha Brentmoor did a FANTASTIC job bringing Odessa and the other characters to life. I really loved the world, the monsters/creatures and the SLOW BURN. There is a viking influence in the book. I did guess one of the unveilings of a character and that wasn’t disappointing to me as it was expected. I also think there were some editing issues with the book in terms of repetition in some of the sentences. The book ends in a big cliffhanger and I really want to know what happens next."

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

June was a great reading month! What was a favorite read? #Booksky #Bluesky #JuneReadingWrapUp

A collage-style image with the words "monthly wrap up" crafted from letters of varying fonts and textures. These letters appear as if cut from different magazines, each showcasing a unique color and style, placed against a crumpled white paper background. In the top left corner, there are three black outlined stars. A stylized walrus wearing a simple black crown is located at the bottom left. The lower right side has three colorful star shapes. The bottom right corner features the handle @Sarah_TheBookishNerd. The image's upper edge is bordered by a strip of blue.

Books Read

Between Wrath and Mercy
Jess Wisecup

All Superheroes Need PR
Elizabeth Stephens

The Kiss Countdown
Etta Easton

Strange Blood
Azalea Crowley

My Kind of Trouble
L.A. Schwartz

Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend
Emma R. Alban

Something in the Woods Loves You
Jarod K. Anderson

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
Zoulfa Katouh

Shield of Sparrows
Devney Perry

I’ll Have What He’s Having
Adib Khorram

At the top, the word "DNFs" is written in bold black letters against a pale background, accompanied by an orange and pink gradient "0" below it. On the right side, there is a small penguin illustration. Beneath this section, two colorful star illustrations flank the text "Top Reads," also in bold black font. At the bottom, three book covers are aligned horizontally. From left to right: "As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow" by Zoulfa Katouh, featuring a decorative archway design; "Something in the Woods Loves You" by Jarod R. Anderson, displaying a heron and woodland scene; and "The Kiss Countdown" by Etta Easton, showing two people embracing against a pink backdrop with a rocket and crescent moon. At the bottom right corner, the handle "@Sarah_TheBookishNerd" is noted. The background has a subtle textured look with shades of white and blue.

The image features a collage with a torn paper background in white and blue, displaying four pie charts under the title "The Stats" in bold, black text. A colorful star-like icon is positioned near the top left and bottom right corners. In the top right, there is a hexagonal image of a yellow ball of threads against a dark blue background. Each pie chart provides specific demographic data:

Disability Representation: The pie chart is divided into segments showing that 33.3% represent mental health, 22.2% autism, and 44.4% none, depicted in light blue, lime green, and plum colors.

LGBTQIA+ Representation: This chart shows 10% for Lesbian, Gay, and Demi categories, with a large 70% indicated as none. Segments are in shades of light blue and plum.

Race of Author: This pie chart is split into 50% White, 20% Biracial, and smaller portions of 10% each for Black, Pacific Islander, and MENA, illustrated in pink, blue, and various shades.

Fat Representation: The chart shows 30% indicating "Yes" and 70% for "No", in light blue and dark plum respectively.

A small handle "@Sarah_TheBookishNerd" appears at the bottom right.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Book piracy conversation has come back up. Here is a Google doc I made with free ethically sourced books awhile ago. Any issues or concerns don’t hesitate to let me know. #Booksky docs.google.com/file/d/1WQKZ...

docs.google.com

Free Ethically Sourced Books- Resource List.docx

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Who doesn't love the yearning that can come with an epistolary novel? #BlueSky #BookSky #SpinTheWheel #Epistolary

The image features a colorful wheel against a peach-colored background with soft wavy stripes. The wheel is divided into eight equal slices, each a different color: dark blue, green, yellow, orange, red, purple, and light blue. At the top of the image, the words "SPIN THE WHEEL Tuesday" are written in dark blue and purple cursive font.

The image features a light beige background with wavy colored lines at the top left and a central daisy-like flower. The title "Epistolary" is written in bold black text at the top right. Below the title are three vertical book covers with arrows leading to descriptive phrases above each. The left cover, "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross, features ornate design elements and dark colors. Above it, the phrases "Climb to her" and "Warring Gods" are connected by arrows. The middle cover, "Yours for Good" by Leonor Soliz, has a pink background with an illustrated couple surrounded by envelopes. Above it, the words "Groveling" and "Modern Day Daddy Long Legs Retelling" are linked by arrows. The right cover, "The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy" by Megan Bannen, displays teal and pink colors with a skeleton motif. Above it, the phrases "Enemies to Lovers" and "Loneliness" are similarly connected. At the bottom, a row of five pink daisies extends horizontally.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Meme Book Match Up Which Meme are you picking? #Booksky #BookRecommendations

The image is a collage of various meme templates, including well-known characters and scenarios. The top left features a creature resembling Baby Yoda with the text overlay "WITCHCRAFT." Adjacent to this, in the top right, is an image of a child wearing glasses and a furry hat, with text reading "WHAT ARE MEMES AND HOW TO USE THEM." Below this is a classic portrait of a figure appearing to mimic William Shakespeare, with the text "TO MEME OR NOT TO MEME? THAT IS THE QUESTION." Another section shows a woman with mathematical symbols overlayed on her image. Across the center of the collage, there is prominent text on a gray background with a pink arrow pointing from top to bottom. The upper text reads, "Like This Meme," and the lower text reads, "Read This Book."

Collage with a man in a stadium, a book cover of “Late Bloomers” by Deepa Varadarajan, and text on a torn paper. Transcribed Text: After 36 years of marriage, the parents are getting a divorce. A lot of it is because of how grumpy the father is in his disposition. We see the parents date, the love lives of their kids and all the mess that is and so much love, Indian culture, hilarious moments & family.

A pug wrapped in a blanket, a text review, and a tablet showing the book cover "House of Frank." Transcribed Text: House of Frank will make you feel as snug as that pug is and also need the comfort while reading with just all the emotions this one has you go through. I loved the found family, raw depictions of grief, love, and healing that is in this one.

A collage with an animated Belle reading, a book review, and the cover of "An Academy for Liars" by Alexis Henderson featuring a moth design. Transcribed Text:Like Belle, this book will have you questioning everything and everyone. It will have you checking yourself and wondering WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!? This dark academia novel will leave you wanting to turn each page but also a little leary of what is to come next.

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Sarah @sarahthebooknerd.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

I didn’t have an AUTHOR crashing out in defense of Gen AI in 2025. Also…. A roomba is not Gen AI. 🙃 😭 #GenAI #Booksky #JessaHastings

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