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Joel Pinckney @jpinckney.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New one today for @defector.com: in the wake of the most recent declaration of reading's demise, I was curious what booksellers, almost always ignored by the post-literate prognosticators, made of such claims. Here's what they told me:

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What Do Booksellers Make Of “The End Of Reading”? | Defector

If you haven’t yet encountered the cover story for the August issue of The Atlantic, I have some bad news to share: “The End of Reading Is Here.” It’s an intentionally provocative headline for a sligh...

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

You know it's bad when even diet prada is like, do you know what's going on in Tennessee?

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Some thoughts on turning 50, finally seeing Oh Mary and a few books I’ve enjoyed lately.

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Taurus Season

Thoughts on turning 50

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I'm so mad I'm out here quoting Ophelia Ford.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Every day is a stupid day to live in Tennessee, but Jesus Christ what these mfs in the legislature just did. I used to work for a state senator from Memphis, and to quote her, "Y'all [legislators] need to get yourselves better educated.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

For anyone in Nashville who has NOT lost power since the ice storm and assumes NES' comms are operational again, they are not.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Still thinking about her (the $30 shark I left behind at the antique mall yesterday).

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Virginia Sole-Smith @virginiasolesmith.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

All white men who go on a GLP-1 journey should have to read at least 5 fat liberation books before they can write a personal essay about it. This is @theblondemule.bsky.social’s rule and I co-sign: www.patreon.com/posts/153769...

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The Diet Culture Voice In Your Head | Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Beyond thrilled to have interviewed Lindy West at Parnassus this week. I talk a little bit about meeting Lindy, and then I give you a bunch recs to get your weekend started.

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I Met Lindy West!

Plus a fresh batch of recs

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The thing about being married is, you have to explain why you bought the thrift store clowns.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

A fun thing about me is, if you hire me to produce your podcast, I'm immediately gonna ask if we can book Lindy West. Reader: we did it. Lindy + @virginiasolesmith.bsky.social - out today!

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Lindy West Doesn’t Need Your Permission | Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Happy pub day to Lindy West! Come see us in conversation at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social on March 18. Register here: parnassusbooks.net/event/2026-0...

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Erin Jean Warde @erinjeanwarde.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I was God's most tired soldier before I lost an hour of sleep, imagine me now

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Love to drive through Hendersonville because what do you mean go over Oak Ridge Boys Bridge, pass Johnny Cash Walkway and take a left at Conway Twitty Lane?

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Few people outside of Nashville know how bad the ice storm was that hit us in late January. Over 200,000 homes lost power, and not just lost power, but lost power for over a week during freezing temps. Here is my story of the storm.

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Girl Who Is Going To Be Ok

The storm

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The dream of a lifetime to be in conversation with Lindy West for her new book ADULT BRACES. Free, in-store event on March 18 at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social. RSVP required, so hit that link. parnassusbooks.net/event/2026-0...

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

You know the news is bad when this is the audiobook I'm listening to to relax.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Last week my favorite 24 year old co-worker texted me about Clavicular and I had to ask him who that is. I learned SO MUCH (but at what cost, etc.) It has been hilarious at my advanced ago to be like 3 days ahead of this discourse.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Nothing but respect for my presidents. I finished reading this today.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Multiple times a week I read a newsletter (written by a woman) so insightful and current and correct that it blows my mind. Then I look at the comments and see 10-20 men explaining TO HER what she wrote. It is astonishing that any woman continues to write publicly.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Can I distract you from the horrors for a moment to tell you that I think my pond hawk got married?

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Guys, I am tits-deep in stinkbugs. One fell in my coffee this morning. I can't live like this.

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

And if you don’t think that was explicitly political you were maybe not watching things like… the sugar cane fields? Electric poles? The men grinding on each other? The little boy? The americas shout out? What moooore do you want?

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Came to the Whites Creek recycling center and it's like 75% Generac boxes.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Also happy to report, now that it's been disclosed on Instagram, that Ann Patchett paid for our entire hotel stay. She also paid me for all the shifts I was unable to work during the storm. I know "shop local" has become trite and overused, but this is why it matters.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

It took 10 days, but we can finally move back into our house. Power came back on Sun, but the water has been out until now. I still have friends in East Nash, Green Hills and West Meade without power. Please keep checking on these folks. It is stressful (and expensive) to be displaced for this long.

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Steven Hale @iamstevenhale.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

“I’m not gonna go as far as saying that we caused deaths here,” Councilmember Jordan Huffman said. “But I would say there’s a damn good chance that it happened that way.” nashvillebanner.com/2026/02/03/n...

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NES absorbs criticism, to face a review a winter storm response - Nashville Banner

Nashville officials remain frustrated with Nashville Electric Service's handling of a winter storm that left thousands without power for more than a week.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Got honked at by a guy in a Tesla with Williamson County plates at the Eaat Nashville Publix. Feels good to be back.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Day 8. Power is back on. Unfortunately, no water, but at least we have heat. Shout-out to the lineman in Cleveland trucks who got the branch off our line and restored our power.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

One week without power. But on the bright side NES bumped our restoration date from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11. 🙃

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Tens of thousands remain without power as of Friday, nearly a week into the winter storm. Wondering how you can help? We compiled a list of volunteer opportunities across the city this weekend: canvassing neighborhoods, phone banking, wellness checks and more.

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How to help in Nashville's winter storm recovery - Nashville Banner

Discover ways to help those who continue to be impacted by the winter storm that produced widespread power outages that continue to impact Nashville.

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Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

WINTER STORM UPDATE: I’M PISSED TOO We deserve better than 5 days without power and no immediate monetary support from our governments when emergencies strike. How do we move forward? Political will and policy change Check www.aftynbehn.com/winter-storm... for updates!

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 27/01/2026

Rumors and misinformation have spread rapidly through social media and group texts since power outages swept Nashville homes early Sunday morning, adding to the uncertainty and chaos of the weather emergency.

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Rumors, Misinformation Add to Ice Storm Chaos

Online lineman rumor and AI imagery have further confused residents during weather emergency

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Josh Gondelman @joshgondelman.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The problem with modern dumbasses is that even smart people didn’t used to know that much but now they do, so the contrast is outrageous.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Sorry this is how you all find out I use the Finch app, but there is a whistle available in the shop today.

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Move to the woods, they said. It'll be quiet and serene, they said.

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Helena Fitzgerald @hellafitzgerald.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

cool, great day to wake up

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I guess my favorite thing about having a level-headed, non emotionally reactive president is how often I wake up and go, 'Wait, are we at war?'

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Shout out to whoever dropped a literal flatbed trailers worth of wood on I 65 today. If there's one thing I always think while I'm driving into town it's, 'Man I wish this drive was just a little more challenging.'

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Kim Baldwin @theblondemule.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Truly heard the voice of Joe Biden today as I bought a $30 wooden doll cradle at the thrift store to take home to my cats. "It grows the economy. Benefits everyone. Hurts nobody."

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