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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The stories are just what I needed. “Plenty Good Fiesta” is shattering. I have the nyrb collection and am reading them at random. Brilliant. Thank you!

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Happy Anniversary to Valerie and all my Blue Willow friends!

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Leslie was a lovely person. I got to know her well when she was married to Richard Bach and I was his editor. I even broke one of my cardinal rules, thanks to my affection for her: I stayed with them (and not in a hotel) while working with Richard on his books.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Thanks, David. What would you recommend after I finish Angel?

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I just recently read it. Sly, witty, beautifully observed, and quietly devastating. My first Elizabeth Taylor. Angel next.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

As a kid I craved MilkBone dog biscuits. My sibs did as well. Our pediatrician told our mom that there was nothing harmful in them. So we brought them to school in our lunch bags. I still crave them.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Andrew Holleran’s “In September, the Light Changes” — as above — and Willa Cather’s “Paul’s Case,” which is absolutely a knock-out.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Agree! Andrew Holleran is an astonishing short story writer. But if I had to choose one: the title story or The Penthouse.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Totally agree! Adore this novel and think the adaptation is a marvel. And one (at least) thing you and Rufi have in common: You were both brilliant guests on “But That’s Another Story.”

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This picture is heavenly! Point made!

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I’ve loved my forty-year career editing books, and I’m proud to have published so many extraordinary authors at three great houses. But I decided I wanted to be able to write full-time and, as of today, that’s what I’ll be doing. (When I’m not reading or napping.) #writing #books

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

So many thanks, Jessala! I’m super happy you enjoyed it.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Also: People who say “I get it” almost never do.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Love vinyl. And love this illustration.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

And so much for Bari Weiss who wanted to ask Miller if he experienced any regret.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

As we used to say in the 90s: I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. Or maybe a lot.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Is it just me or does anyone else think the Trump warships look like those ridiculous prone-to-collapse Tesla trucks?

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

There is so much for which to remember Rob Reiner. In my family, we have long treasured this one bit he did with Carroll O'Connor on "All in the Family." It has always made me laugh, no matter how many times I've watched it. And we all could use a good laugh these days

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All in the Family - Sock and a Sock, Shoe and a Shoe

YouTube video by Scarlett OHara

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Haven’t read that but must! His KOKORO is one of my all-time faves.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Hugely recommend ALL THE LOVERS IN THE NIGHT by Mieko Kawakami

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Narrative @narrativemag.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

“When it’s first thing in the morning, I still have the illusion that I can accomplish anything I want to, and everything I need to. By 10 a.m. that illusion is gone.” —Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social

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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 11/10/2025

Hard to find a more obvious example of the journalism adage “If someone says it’s raining outside and someone else says it isn’t, your job is not to quote them both, your job is to go outside.”

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I’m with the AG Letitia James!

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Rafi @rafil.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

I have approximately zero following on this app, sharing in the hopes it can get in front of the right person. A man I went to college with’s wife was kidnapped by ICE at a green card hearing, and he’s trying to find a reporter who will speak to him about the situation

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Andry Romero - a gay makeup artist fled Venezuela because he was bullied. He thought he’d be safe in America. He has committed no crimes, yet ICE took him to brutal El Salvador prison. His desperate parents cannot even know if he is alive. Call WH (202) 456-1111 & senators . #BringAndryHome

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Dear #RussellVought and #MarkRubio. You have no shame. You don't care. But history has its eyes on you. And we will continue to fight your bloodthirsty reign.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

That is beyond cool that he called you Tiger! I had the hugest crush on him. So happy to know he was a nice guy as well as a dreamboat.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I’m so sorry, Damian. Sending my condolences and all love.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

One of my all-time favorite novels. You are in for such a treat.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Your post reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from the great writer Lin Yutang: “You can leave the books you don’t like alone, and let other people read them.”

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Important thread. To see Charles Ortleb, who peddled anti-science nonsense during the first decade of the AIDS crisis, reframed as a brave apostate or "nonconformist" will appall anyone who was paying attention then. And as for comparing Larry Kramer to RFK Jr.: No, no, a thousand times no.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Would be honored! But taking the summer off to try to make headway on a new book. Let’s reconnect this fall.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

What a lovely message. I too love reading/listening to memoirs. Would love to hear from anyone on this thread about recent favorites!

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

What a lovely message. Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it.

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Atul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts. Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

“Fifteen” is one of my favorite poems. I didn’t know this one. Many thanks, Nancy.

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I’m grateful for this lovely post—and also for all my forever friendships. #booksky

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Will Schwalbe @willschwalbe.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

What a lovely post! So glad you enjoyed the book. And here’s to forever friendships!

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