Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Iron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 47mIf you don't go to this you are officially uncool 33910
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Chicago Zine Fest @chicagozinefest.bsky.social · 41m👻 Join us Friday for a free, fun evening of spoooooky zine readings to kick off #CZF2026. We'll have an incredible lineup featuring Kyung Na Park, Iris Wright, STEIN, & @peanutbuddarart.bsky.social. Come out to support local artists!! Thanks to @skunkcabbagebooks.bsky.social for hosting us! 💖 021
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 1hI also enjoyed The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khew. It's like the academy where the X-Men go, but with dark academia/cosmic horror vibes. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...bookshop.orgThe Library at HelleboreAN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!DELUXE EDITION—a gorgeous paperback edition featuring cobalt blue sprayed edges!A LibraryReads and Indie Next Pick!A deeply dark academia novel from USA Today bestselli... 000
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 2hI really loved The Ghost Sequences by AC Wise. Spooky, weird, ghosts, atmospheric, one of my few 5 star books. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...bookshop.orgThe Ghost SequencesFrom A.C. Wise, the acclaimed author of Wendy, Darling, comes a brand new collection of horror stories, The Ghost Sequences."Fans of Paul Tremblay, Kelly Link, and Seanan McGuire will gravitate to thi... 100
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Sarah @whtabtpineapple.bsky.social · 2hHey, give me a really spooky, preferably haunted house book to buy this week at Bookshop.org! 301
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Matthew Murray 🦇 @midnitelibrary.bsky.social · 5hIt’s episode 238 and time for Halloween! Join us as we talk about the genre of Cosmic Horror! We discuss the differences between “a cosmic horror” and “cosmic horror”, creepy noises, reading series out of order, and more! bookclub4m.libsyn.com/episode-238-... 📚bookclub4m.libsyn.comBook Club for Masochists: a Readers’ Advisory Podcast: Episode 238 - Cosmic HorrorIt’s episode 238 and time for Halloween! Join us as we talk about the genre of Cosmic Horror! We discuss the differences between “a cosmic horror” and “cosmic horror”, creepy noises, reading series ou... 122
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Chicago Zine Fest @chicagozinefest.bsky.social · 23h#CZF2026 is on Saturday, and we'll be there with our masks on! There'll be free KN95 masks available at the entrance (find us on the 9th floor of the Harold Washington Library Center). We'll also have a few air purifiers running. Thanks for helping keep the fest illness-free! 11510
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Jessica & the Revenge of the Librarian 💉 @mlisrevenge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I was working with JJ on a project after he moved to IA. Hearing what he'd been through at IL, then watching IA perpetuate the pain and make it worse was heartrending. Academic institutions need to think hard about their decision to follow business models of employment. We're losing excellent folks. 022
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Amanda Ross-White @amandarosswhite.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Just last week, a few of my colleagues were up in arms about those of us who (occasionally) work from home. For no other reason, read about JJ and his fight for accomodations in the library workplace. I met JJ a few times, at MLA-related events. Our world is lesser without him in it. 042
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊owlbear librarian @owlbearlibrarian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026for real yall, read this, share it, talk about it. don't let these universities forget or gloss over what they did. i've been dealing with ableism in big ten universities for a long time myself, and 102
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 04/10/2026If you haven't read @jjpionke.bsky.social's obituary yet, do it now. He names names about the institutions who let him down as he tried to navigate the tenure process while disabled. jj-pionke-memorial.org Please join me in donating to the JJ Pionke Memorial Scholarship for disabled LIS students. 📚jj-pionke-memorial.orgJJ Pionke Memorial FoundationJJ Pionke - Librarian, LIS Educator, Disability Advocate, and Lover of Cats 03225
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Chicago Zine Fest @chicagozinefest.bsky.social · 04/10/2026We need your help! Consider volunteering for a 2-hour shift next Saturday to help make #CZF2026 happen. Tasks include welcoming people to the fest, giving directions, covering tables when zinesters need a break, etc. It's a fun time! 😎 forms.gle/sruJfcojaXQi... 096
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Chicago Zine Fest @chicagozinefest.bsky.social · 03/10/2026#CZF2026 is in one week! Join us Saturday October 10th at the @chipublib.bsky.social Harold Washington Library Center. Almost 100 zinesters, an Indigenous zinesters panel, two workshops, & five hands-on activities including a typewriter zoo! 🐭 Details: www.chicagozinefest.org/czf2026.html #zines 17246
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Lady Froldmagen (she/her) @zinelib.bsky.social · 03/10/2026My friend Jane Doe made this zine to document their shitty experience with campus police after they were doxxed. archive.org/details/ftp-... Please read and distribute. And don't trust the cops--any of them. The part I highlighted on page three makes me 🤯 12413
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊average scottythered @scottythered.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Issue 2 of KILLED BY JUNKSHOP GLAM coming out later this month! Nick Lowe tries to get fired from his songwriting job by writing a song about the Bay City Rollers! Hell hath no fury like Nick Gilder's old band scorned! Also the Osmonds, for some reason! Cover art by Jon Kelly Green! #zines #glamrock 2155
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to meet up with you while I was in the Midwest, I hope our paths will cross. I haven't had much luck the handful of times I've called hotlines. It might be worth linking to hotlines that won't call the police on suicidal people. dontcallthepolice.com/national/dontcallthepolice.comNational - Don't Call The PoliceDon't Call The Police - Community-based alternatives to calling the police or 911, available throughout the United States 110
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Thanks very much, friend. I'm doing better now, thanks to new meds, I'm just going through the stage where I can see how bad things have been. 150
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 03/10/2026ICYMI yesterday, I'm doing better, thanks all for your concern. bsky.app/profile/viol... 2180
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 03/10/2026cw: suicidal thoughts How do I work two jobs and help put together a zine fest while I've been struggling with intense suicidal ideation? The answer is no one knows???????static.klipy.comCat OkAlt: A teary-eyed cat wearing a polo shirt gives a thumbs up while many question marks appear. 5240
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026New zine dropping next week at #JCLC2026 (the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color) in Spokane. If you'll be there, stop by the Program for Cooperative Cataloging booth in the exhibit hall to pick up a copy! #critcat 🎵📚😎 24220
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Sarah Burke Cahalan @sarahbc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This year’s Edward Gorey envelope art contest theme is “Menageries and bestiaries and arks and petting zoos for the fearless” - maybe you should enter! 📬 bit.ly/envelope26bit.lyThe 2026 Annual All-Ages Envelope Art Contest — The Edward Gorey HouseRejoice: the 2026 All-Ages Envelope Art Contest has been announced. Click the banner to learn more and download your entry form. 1147
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Earlier this week, I agreed to interviews with two USA Today journalists. They wrote fantastic articles about the Cornell case that I'm proud to have been a part of. What I did not know is that their employer considers interviews to proprietary and opens up recordings to be used by any journalist. 5846671394
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It is good news! I hope you have good luck with your meds too, I'm thinking of you. 020
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The new antidepressant has been kicking in, so I no longer feel suicidal at all times, just the normal amount. It's been a long year of misery, but maybe I don't have to suffer quite as much now. Here's a nice street in Northampton. 7640
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026New zine dropping next week at #JCLC2026 (the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color) in Spokane. If you'll be there, stop by the Program for Cooperative Cataloging booth in the exhibit hall to pick up a copy! #critcat 🎵📚😎 24220
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This is great! I haven't posted mine yet—I was waiting for them to share the project, but maybe I should just post mine in the meantime. 120
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Minnesota 50501 @mn50501.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We’re raising money to help volunteers across the country document ICE flights. This helps with accountability, advancing policy, and demostrates to detainees, and their loved ones, that they’re worthy of being counted, and are cared for by their community. Please help: ottergoose.net/ice 28337
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Jennifer C. Nash @jennifercnash.bsky.social · 02/10/2026All good things come to an end: FINAL (!) black feminist theory summer institute in August 2027. Please share with grad students and encourage them to apply. 299
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Reposting with alt text and link for accessibility. tinyurl.com/BFTSI2027 020
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Lady Topham Catt @ladytophamcatt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026another assortment of letter boxes 920223
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It's the best time of year! Time for the Vintage Obscura Halloween mixes! 👻🕸🎃 Bless you @vintageobscura.net. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqUA...youtube.comVintage Obscura Halloween Mix [2026] -- SIDE AYouTube video by Vintage Obscura 0101
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Memento (spooky) Morty 🌙 @mementomorty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026a lot of heavy stuff in the news right now, take care of yourselves. we weren't made for this much horror. 8496102
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊prince egregious, heir apparent @sonofahurricane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026REBUILD is the ONLY program offering FREE therapy to those impacted by incarceration, including those impacted by ICE detention. It requires funds to continue running, every year. Please give! 033
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊prince egregious, heir apparent @sonofahurricane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I promised $50 of every paycheck between now and the end of the year to REBUILD, and it's payday! Can any folks give $10 or $20? www.mightycause.com/story/Rebuil...mightycause.comSupport REBUILD 2025: Free Therapy on MightycauseREBUILD provides FREE therapy for justice-involved and formerly incarcerated people of color. 21115
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Annie the Book @anniethebook.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Reason #6512 why I love working at a library: a student just showed me a zoetrope they made. Just sent them upstairs to find books about Eadweard Muybridge. #LibraryLife 3151
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The artist is getting paid by the university hosting David Brooks at an event, which is already irritating that they're hosting him as a speaker. 😑 100
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026☹️ Feels like they could choose anyone else on earth? 020
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026when I saw the design: 🥰 when I saw who was being quoted: 7151
Violet Fox 🦊 @violetbfox.bsky.social · 30/09/2026😊 A loving tribute! Thanks for adding the image. 010
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Marc Fischer @marc-fischer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Zine makers and self-publishers: If you still haven't seen it I made this spreadsheet everyone can use to share their results and experiences at fairs and zine fests so other publishers can manage expectations and learn from you. Add your stats and reflections! www.tinyurl.com/artbookfairsalestinyurl.comArt Book Fair / Zine Fest Public Sales Transparency 45923
Reposted by Violet Fox 🦊Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In the autumn of 1883, a national paper reported that "an Iowa woman has spent seven years embroidering the solar system on a quilt." Ellen Harding Baker used her stunning quilt to teach astronomy in an era when women could not attend college www.themarginalian.org/2018/12/06/e...themarginalian.orgCosmic Threads: A Solar System Quilt from 1876A serenade to the universe in wool and silk. 321975
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Wanting there to be a record in
case the harassment escalated,
I reported the doxing to the
university police.**
** In the process, I got to experience
what any other victim/survivor would face
reporting a crime to university police.
[this part highlighted] Upon entering the university police
department’s brand new building, you are
confronted with a mirrored window. You are
observed by unknown people and you can see
only yourself reflected back. A voice
rings out from the ether: “what are you
here for?” You are expected to tell the
mirrored window what happened to you. [end highlighting] Only
then will a human possibly come out and
speak with you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:apw5oj2sravjfhmubeeiepb3/bafkreie4nhzmqiemkqggysxbwu2do2xmeu3bf4z7zbh7zkg4gs7c7ackhu)
