Shannon and the Kitties
@bibliokitty.bsky.social
I am a blind, queer woman from the Midwest. I'm an avid lover of books, and creator of the Book Bistro Podcast. I am currently mom to five fabulous rescue kitties.
We are finally going to see Wicked tonight! I am super, super excited for this movie!
January 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
We are finally going to see Wicked tonight! I am super, super excited for this movie!
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I recommend reading banned/challenged books so you're not like the people who try to ban books without even reading them.
December 28, 2024 at 6:32 AM
I recommend reading banned/challenged books so you're not like the people who try to ban books without even reading them.
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PLEASE DON'T HANDLE OR NURSE SICK BIRDS.
If you're close enough to see these signs, you're too close.
www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spo....
If you're close enough to see these signs, you're too close.
www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spo....
December 29, 2024 at 5:15 AM
PLEASE DON'T HANDLE OR NURSE SICK BIRDS.
If you're close enough to see these signs, you're too close.
www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spo....
If you're close enough to see these signs, you're too close.
www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/spo....
My meta glasses should be delivered this morning. I'm about to become one of those people who can post a million cat photos. Yay!
December 29, 2024 at 11:26 AM
My meta glasses should be delivered this morning. I'm about to become one of those people who can post a million cat photos. Yay!
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The curse of reading a lot of books is that people won’t get you books because you may already have read the book, but you still ALWAYS want to be given books 😥😥😥
December 25, 2024 at 10:56 PM
The curse of reading a lot of books is that people won’t get you books because you may already have read the book, but you still ALWAYS want to be given books 😥😥😥
Happy day after Christmas! My brother came to visit yesterday, wearing pants covered with dander from six dogs. I am very, very allergic to dogs. 
December 26, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Happy day after Christmas! My brother came to visit yesterday, wearing pants covered with dander from six dogs. I am very, very allergic to dogs. 
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I've seen a lot of posts lately saying that to support a library, you should get a card. Other things you can do:
1. Be promiscuous in using that card
2. Go to board meetings
3. Join the Friends
4. Demand the books that represent you, you can challenge absent books as much as present ones
5. Donate
1. Be promiscuous in using that card
2. Go to board meetings
3. Join the Friends
4. Demand the books that represent you, you can challenge absent books as much as present ones
5. Donate
December 22, 2024 at 12:56 PM
I've seen a lot of posts lately saying that to support a library, you should get a card. Other things you can do:
1. Be promiscuous in using that card
2. Go to board meetings
3. Join the Friends
4. Demand the books that represent you, you can challenge absent books as much as present ones
5. Donate
1. Be promiscuous in using that card
2. Go to board meetings
3. Join the Friends
4. Demand the books that represent you, you can challenge absent books as much as present ones
5. Donate
Today is for baking cookies with my grandmother, aunts, and cousin. It's also for snuggling the first child of my youngest cousin.
December 14, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Today is for baking cookies with my grandmother, aunts, and cousin. It's also for snuggling the first child of my youngest cousin.
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Every time you go on Amazon or Goodreads to leave a review for Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ibram X. Kendi, or Alexander Chee, leave one for a first-time Black woman author, too. We need support so much more than well-established millionaire male authors.
December 8, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Every time you go on Amazon or Goodreads to leave a review for Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ibram X. Kendi, or Alexander Chee, leave one for a first-time Black woman author, too. We need support so much more than well-established millionaire male authors.
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I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to justify your reading preferences and choices to anyone. Audiobooks count as reading. Also, you don't have to finish books you don't enjoy. Don't read to impress, read for yourself. Life's too short, love yourself, ok?
Signed, a librarian.
Signed, a librarian.
December 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to justify your reading preferences and choices to anyone. Audiobooks count as reading. Also, you don't have to finish books you don't enjoy. Don't read to impress, read for yourself. Life's too short, love yourself, ok?
Signed, a librarian.
Signed, a librarian.
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Never, ever put off buying book one of something because book two isn't out. That's a good way to ensure book two is dropped by the publisher. Sure, a couple of big noisy boys have let you down. Most of us can, do, and are burning to in fact finish what we started, given half a chance.
December 7, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Never, ever put off buying book one of something because book two isn't out. That's a good way to ensure book two is dropped by the publisher. Sure, a couple of big noisy boys have let you down. Most of us can, do, and are burning to in fact finish what we started, given half a chance.
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Cover art!
Garrus lovers:
Science fiction romance oming June 17, 2025.
"Galaxy Quest meets Roswell in this quirky sci-fi rom-com..."
Please re-skeet, so others can experience the joy.
bookshop.org/p/books/i-th...
Pre-orders are vital, so please do if you can. Or ask your librarian to get it!
Garrus lovers:
Science fiction romance oming June 17, 2025.
"Galaxy Quest meets Roswell in this quirky sci-fi rom-com..."
Please re-skeet, so others can experience the joy.
bookshop.org/p/books/i-th...
Pre-orders are vital, so please do if you can. Or ask your librarian to get it!
December 5, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Cover art!
Garrus lovers:
Science fiction romance oming June 17, 2025.
"Galaxy Quest meets Roswell in this quirky sci-fi rom-com..."
Please re-skeet, so others can experience the joy.
bookshop.org/p/books/i-th...
Pre-orders are vital, so please do if you can. Or ask your librarian to get it!
Garrus lovers:
Science fiction romance oming June 17, 2025.
"Galaxy Quest meets Roswell in this quirky sci-fi rom-com..."
Please re-skeet, so others can experience the joy.
bookshop.org/p/books/i-th...
Pre-orders are vital, so please do if you can. Or ask your librarian to get it!
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I am so tired of seeing posts by people refusing to believe others read faster than them. Some people aren’t watching tv or spending a thousand hours on their phone. You’d be amazed how many books you can read if you try. Stop judging folks for how they spend their free time gosh.
December 6, 2024 at 4:09 AM
I am so tired of seeing posts by people refusing to believe others read faster than them. Some people aren’t watching tv or spending a thousand hours on their phone. You’d be amazed how many books you can read if you try. Stop judging folks for how they spend their free time gosh.
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One of the single best things you can do for us on #InternationalDayofPeoplewithDisabilities is to wear a mask.
Make public spaces safe for us again. Join us in demanding masks in healthcare. Refuse to leave us by the wayside.
Make public spaces safe for us again. Join us in demanding masks in healthcare. Refuse to leave us by the wayside.
December 4, 2024 at 3:08 AM
One of the single best things you can do for us on #InternationalDayofPeoplewithDisabilities is to wear a mask.
Make public spaces safe for us again. Join us in demanding masks in healthcare. Refuse to leave us by the wayside.
Make public spaces safe for us again. Join us in demanding masks in healthcare. Refuse to leave us by the wayside.
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If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.
December 3, 2024 at 9:02 PM
If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.
It's freezing here this morning. What if I just refused to get out of bed?
November 30, 2024 at 12:44 PM
It's freezing here this morning. What if I just refused to get out of bed?
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Libraries are an investment. Not an expense
November 28, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Libraries are an investment. Not an expense
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Bluesky, looking for a home for an adorable bonded brother and sister born in the same litter in Northern VA. Kitties are 16 MO and need a loving home. These are 2 super affectionate and adorable furballs. Help me amplify this message to find these little ones a home this holiday season.
November 29, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Bluesky, looking for a home for an adorable bonded brother and sister born in the same litter in Northern VA. Kitties are 16 MO and need a loving home. These are 2 super affectionate and adorable furballs. Help me amplify this message to find these little ones a home this holiday season.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Remember that the holidays are hard for some people. Check in on those struggle. Hold space for them not to be okay.
November 28, 2024 at 3:46 AM
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Remember that the holidays are hard for some people. Check in on those struggle. Hold space for them not to be okay.
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Authors receive a payment every time you borrow a book, audiobook or ebook from libraries in 35 countries. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany to name but a few. Borrowing a book helps the author’s pocket as well as yours.
November 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Authors receive a payment every time you borrow a book, audiobook or ebook from libraries in 35 countries. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany to name but a few. Borrowing a book helps the author’s pocket as well as yours.
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A reminder: If you're visiting loved ones over the holidays, and you notice that someone has lost or gained weight or is eating more or less than usual, that's great. Excellent observation skills on your part. Now--and here's the crucial part--keep your mouth shut and mind your own damn business!
November 26, 2024 at 10:13 PM
A reminder: If you're visiting loved ones over the holidays, and you notice that someone has lost or gained weight or is eating more or less than usual, that's great. Excellent observation skills on your part. Now--and here's the crucial part--keep your mouth shut and mind your own damn business!
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For Native American Heritage Month, we’ve put together a list of works highlighting queer & trans indigenous voices. Check it out here! tinyurl.com/QLL-NAHM
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November 18, 2024 at 9:17 PM
For Native American Heritage Month, we’ve put together a list of works highlighting queer & trans indigenous voices. Check it out here! tinyurl.com/QLL-NAHM