Backwater Books and Bibliopub
@backwaterbooks.bsky.social
An Independent Bookstore in Historic Ellicott City, MD
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I stopped by @backwaterbooks.bsky.social in OEC today to pick up the book selections for the first ever Howard County ADULT Battle of the Books! I can't wait to get started! (I've already read 2 of the 6 books, but definitely plan to re-read and take notes as I prep for the "battle" in October!)
June 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I stopped by @backwaterbooks.bsky.social in OEC today to pick up the book selections for the first ever Howard County ADULT Battle of the Books! I can't wait to get started! (I've already read 2 of the 6 books, but definitely plan to re-read and take notes as I prep for the "battle" in October!)
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The US economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products.
US Economy Is Set to Lose Billions as Foreign Tourists Stay Away
The US economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products, adding to a growing list of headwinds keeping recession risk ...
www.bloomberg.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The US economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products.
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Books entertain and educate. Book clubs build community. Now's a good time to be a part of a community, if you'd like.
April 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Books entertain and educate. Book clubs build community. Now's a good time to be a part of a community, if you'd like.
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“The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights. Neither Harvard nor any other private university can allow itself to be taken over by the federal government.”
Powerful. Well done, Harvard.
Powerful. Well done, Harvard.
April 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights. Neither Harvard nor any other private university can allow itself to be taken over by the federal government.”
Powerful. Well done, Harvard.
Powerful. Well done, Harvard.
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The more powerful institutions indicate they have some semblance of a spine against the MAGA fascists, the more others will follow
April 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The more powerful institutions indicate they have some semblance of a spine against the MAGA fascists, the more others will follow
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Librarians are some of the most detail-oriented, policy driven, and dare I say it neurotic people I know and I know lots of them. Books are chosen and recommended carefully. And yet politicians think they know better than librarians to the point to where they threaten them with imprisonment.
April 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Librarians are some of the most detail-oriented, policy driven, and dare I say it neurotic people I know and I know lots of them. Books are chosen and recommended carefully. And yet politicians think they know better than librarians to the point to where they threaten them with imprisonment.
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Pressure groups. Ask yourselves why and what do they get out if it. Follow the money. @la-cac.org @oif.bsky.social @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Pressure groups. Ask yourselves why and what do they get out if it. Follow the money. @la-cac.org @oif.bsky.social @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social
If you saw me take down and reupload the same IG story three times... no you didn't
April 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
If you saw me take down and reupload the same IG story three times... no you didn't
We've got a limited amount of Sunrise on the Reaping back in stock! Swing by tonight before we sell out!
March 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We've got a limited amount of Sunrise on the Reaping back in stock! Swing by tonight before we sell out!
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🚨The #freedomtolearn and literary expression is under attack across the South.
As book challenges and bans are on the rise, some libraries are facing censorship and even fines and jail when they disagree 🔗: www.splcenter.org/resources/st...
As book challenges and bans are on the rise, some libraries are facing censorship and even fines and jail when they disagree 🔗: www.splcenter.org/resources/st...
March 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🚨The #freedomtolearn and literary expression is under attack across the South.
As book challenges and bans are on the rise, some libraries are facing censorship and even fines and jail when they disagree 🔗: www.splcenter.org/resources/st...
As book challenges and bans are on the rise, some libraries are facing censorship and even fines and jail when they disagree 🔗: www.splcenter.org/resources/st...
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“If you think I’m overreacting and sounding the alarm too soon, consider this: It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic,” Pritzker said.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is trying to chart a path for national Democrats to counter President Donald Trump.
apnews.com
March 23, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“If you think I’m overreacting and sounding the alarm too soon, consider this: It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic,” Pritzker said.
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We’re putting together a blog list of books ft. trans characters/rep for TDoV and we’d love to include as many as possible!
Drop self-promo & recs below with
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👌🏻 pre-orders ok as long as there’s a placeholder cover
👌🏻 short stories ok
Drop self-promo & recs below with
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🏳️⚧️ GR links
👌🏻 pre-orders ok as long as there’s a placeholder cover
👌🏻 short stories ok
March 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We’re putting together a blog list of books ft. trans characters/rep for TDoV and we’d love to include as many as possible!
Drop self-promo & recs below with
🏳️⚧️ book title
🏳️⚧️ author
🏳️⚧️ genre
🏳️⚧️ additional rep
🏳️⚧️ GR links
👌🏻 pre-orders ok as long as there’s a placeholder cover
👌🏻 short stories ok
Drop self-promo & recs below with
🏳️⚧️ book title
🏳️⚧️ author
🏳️⚧️ genre
🏳️⚧️ additional rep
🏳️⚧️ GR links
👌🏻 pre-orders ok as long as there’s a placeholder cover
👌🏻 short stories ok
It's Tarot Night! Drop by between 5 and 9 PM for a private, walk-in tarot reading by Rissa Miller 🔮
March 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It's Tarot Night! Drop by between 5 and 9 PM for a private, walk-in tarot reading by Rissa Miller 🔮
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BREAKING: A federal judge in Maryland has just barred DOGE from accessing Social Security, saying the group is on a "fishing expedition" that jeopardizes people's personal data.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
March 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge in Maryland has just barred DOGE from accessing Social Security, saying the group is on a "fishing expedition" that jeopardizes people's personal data.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
1-800-BLUES are performing a set of Delta blues at the Bibliopub tonight from 8-10 PM. Try our new Tough Luck Negroni and lounge in our seating area during the show!
March 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
1-800-BLUES are performing a set of Delta blues at the Bibliopub tonight from 8-10 PM. Try our new Tough Luck Negroni and lounge in our seating area during the show!
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One day is just the beginning. There's an entire campaign planned out, but getting people to agree to one day will make them more likely to sign up for the next and the next. Activism is a muscle that can be strengthened with repetition
February 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
One day is just the beginning. There's an entire campaign planned out, but getting people to agree to one day will make them more likely to sign up for the next and the next. Activism is a muscle that can be strengthened with repetition
Nothing says hivemind like all 3 openers wearing black overalls to work today.
February 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Nothing says hivemind like all 3 openers wearing black overalls to work today.
Did you know we have live music every Saturday night? Stop by tonight from 8-10 PM for a set by Ahmed Warshanna & Friends!
February 22, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Did you know we have live music every Saturday night? Stop by tonight from 8-10 PM for a set by Ahmed Warshanna & Friends!
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In case you live in a red state and feel like your voice doesn't matter--it does. Keep the pressure on.
House Republicans are starting to feel the pressure and are getting worried about the executive orders.... MUAHAHA YES.
KEEP IT GOING.
newrepublic.com/post/191815/...
KEEP IT GOING.
newrepublic.com/post/191815/...
Republican Congressman Slams Trump’s “Out of Control” Executive Orders
Representative Troy Balderson, who has benefited from a Trump endorsement, is now speaking up.
newrepublic.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In case you live in a red state and feel like your voice doesn't matter--it does. Keep the pressure on.
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Also:
Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
February 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Also:
The Ryan Watkins Group is playing a set of jazz tonight at 8 PM! Drop by the Bibliopub for free live music!
February 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Ryan Watkins Group is playing a set of jazz tonight at 8 PM! Drop by the Bibliopub for free live music!
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A reminder that fiction — books, film, games, what have you — is always political. The willful absence of “politics” in any work is itself a political choice and a political act. Who gets to tell (and sell) stories is political. It might be an undercurrent — covert, not overt. But it’s there.
February 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A reminder that fiction — books, film, games, what have you — is always political. The willful absence of “politics” in any work is itself a political choice and a political act. Who gets to tell (and sell) stories is political. It might be an undercurrent — covert, not overt. But it’s there.
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Horror books are saving my life these days. ❤️🔥
February 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Horror books are saving my life these days. ❤️🔥
Shop Libro.fm's Romance audio book sale from 2/5-2/19! Fall in love with a new love story while supporting indie bookstores!
Go to libro.fm/sale to check out what's available!
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Go to libro.fm/sale to check out what's available!
#booksky 📚💙
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February 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Shop Libro.fm's Romance audio book sale from 2/5-2/19! Fall in love with a new love story while supporting indie bookstores!
Go to libro.fm/sale to check out what's available!
#booksky 📚💙
#backwaterbooks #indiebookstore #bibliopub
Go to libro.fm/sale to check out what's available!
#booksky 📚💙
#backwaterbooks #indiebookstore #bibliopub