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Elisabeth
@cookschicken.bsky.social
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Writer and book person 🏳️‍🌈 Queer as in Covid is airborne 😷 Diasporic Korean as in Free Palestine 🍉 She/her
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Elisabeth @cookschicken.bsky.social · Nov 11
Coming to this place after Twitter/X is like living through the 90s and then going to Portland or Seattle

"Remember how people used to tell you not to doomscroll and relax your jaw? THEY STILL DO THAT HERE"
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
A little mass market paperbacks visual to go with Elisabeth's recent review of Nina McConigley's new book #booksky

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Two mass market paperbacks. Left: Eating Chinese Food Naked by Mei Ng. Visual of bare legs emerging from steamer basket and chopsticks. Sensual vibe. Right: The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston. Visual of person with long black hair in school-childish skirt and top with arms crossed, encircled by dragon.
February 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
We were just talking about this! Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!
cxorlando.bsky.social Christina Orlando @cxorlando.bsky.social · 7d
hello this is the official petition to bring back mass market paperbacks!! mmpbs are good actually and everyone should do them!! i think esp romantasy readers would really love that shit! and you can still spray those edges!!! bring back mass market paperbacks thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
"I was reading an advance copy of Sarah Bruni’s second novel Mass Mothering on January 7 when ICE agents occupying Minneapolis murdered a mother of three, Renée Good, while she and her wife were observing and recording their actions in the community..." #booksky

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Drawing of a whistle with thick black text reading "REPENT, COWARDS" overlaid. Jagged black and yellow lines emanate from front and back of whistle.
February 16, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
Read @runtalien.bsky.social's beautiful feature about Sarah Bruni's Mass Mothering (@henryholtbooks.bsky.social), Renée Good's poetry & resistance + witnessing in Minneapolis these past weeks (and ongoing), by @statuscoupnews.bsky.social, among others #booksky

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Witnessing and Resistance in Sarah Bruni's Mass Mothering and ICE-Occupied Minneapolis
The stories of the activist group Mothers United in Mass Mothering are refracted through the lenses of layer upon layer of witnesses. We have seen this same thing playing out in Minneapolis, where peo...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
Our first monthly book list is out! These are our anticipated titles with February release dates, including work by @kenanorhan.bsky.social, @legroff.bsky.social & @kimsamek.bsky.social, among others #booksky

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Covers of the February 2026 books Mass Mothering, Language as Liberation, Citizenship, The Renovation, Brawler, and I Am the Ghost Here on a deep yellow background. White text reads, "February 2026."
January 30, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
Our next review! Lisa covers Bryan Washington's NBA finalist Palaver (@fsgbooks.bsky.social): "...in the fishbowl of your own queer life...you might not recognize that the people who have always surrounded you do not treat you with a great deal of care" #booksky

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The cover of Bryan Washington's Palaver, featuring the glow of a vending machine and murky surrounding cityscape, against a light pink background.
January 22, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
Our first feature article, about the presence (and absence) of Long Covid in fiction, explores Will There Ever Be Another You by @tricialockwood.bsky.social (@riverheadbooks.bsky.social), writing by @madelinemiller.bsky.social & more www.whoevenreads.com/canary-in-th... Thanks for reading! #booksky
Canary in the Coal Mine: Long Covid in Fiction
The ongoing pandemic is affecting authors just as it's affecting everyone else. We’re not supposed to talk about it, and we’re treated with disdain if we take precautions to prevent infection. Just th...
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January 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
Hey, #covidconscious people, we write for you/us too! Our second piece is about authors and #LongCovid, and Long Covid in literature. We have more #stillcoviding content to come, so please subscribe and check us out if you're interested #covidcautious

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Drawing of a black silhouette of a bird perched on a thermometer. Behind, abstract yellow shapes on a charcoal-smudged white background.
January 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
It seems appropriate that our inaugural piece is a review of The Unveiling by Quan Barry (@groveatlantic.bsky.social) #booksky #books

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Review: Race and Realisms in Quan Barry’s The Unveiling
While reading Quan Barry’s new novel The Unveiling alongside Tiphanie Yanique's "On Character," I was struck by how it reflects Yanique's expansive approach to realism for authors of color, demonstrat...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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whoevenreads.bsky.social
Hello! We're Who Even Reads, a new publication of independent, socially conscious books coverage that’s both fun and serious. Please follow us if you're into that kind of thing. #booksky

More on our "About Us" page (and also below): www.whoevenreads.com
Who Even Reads
Book reviews, author interviews, literary features, and more.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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divyampersaud.com
I'm sharing birds of Palestine (here's an eagle owl) every two hours to get eyes on this—they can't afford us to look away for two weeks.

Current priorities: three kids with hepatitis, and two young woman in severe medical crisis. Nothing less than life: chuffed.org/project/hope...
a black ink drawing of a very fluffy and inquisitive looking eagle owl
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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mobydickatsea.bsky.social
flexibility even in death
January 1, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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nikkimwalls.bsky.social
for instance. A pic I took at work. I look for poetry everywhere 🤣

"Rich White Hot Dogs" (2025)
December 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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thesicktimes.org
Leslie Lee III, an educator, critic, and Long COVID advocate, died on November 10.

“He was one of the few voices in leftist spaces that refused to buy into COVID denialism," Taylor Lorenz told @mileswgriffis.bsky.social. "He was such a strong voice..."

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A photo of Leslie Lee III. He is a Black man in his early 40s with a mustache. He wears a ball cap, glasses, and a black shirt. The text reads, "The Sick Times. Leslie Lee III, culture critic and Long COVID advocate, dies at 43. By Miles W. Griffis." A screenshot of a message on X: L., MA @leslieleeiii Nov 14 Please read. -YB. All proceeds from the GoFundMe will go to cover funeral costs and as temporary replacement of loss of income. This is YB, @stuffhedoes Leslie's spouse. I am sad to share with you the tragic news of his passing on Monday, November 10th, aged 43. Leslie Lee Ill was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. He left us much too soon. I appreciate your kindness at this time, while we process our grief. If you wish, you can donate directly to his gofundme linked in his profile, any later news I will post from this account. A private service for family is being held this week with a memorial service to be held at a later date in NYC. He was to me, my everything. He was an advocate for others with Long COVID. He was an amazing writer and passionate podcaster.
December 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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thesicktimes.org
“The problem with Long COVID is that most of society would rather not see it.”

@philipandrewhoover.bsky.social writes that he often feels that he’s living a double life. How can this sick side of him be so central, so enormous, yet so unseen by those who know and love him? bit.ly/4pf80g7
Edvard Munch’s Melancholy depicts a man sitting by himself on the seashore, resting his head on his hand, with a look of deep sadness on his face. The text reads, “The Sick Times. You know someone with Long COVID. They need you to ask about it genuinely. By Philip Hoover.” “The worst part of getting Long COVID was the cruelty of the disease, a punitive unraveling of my health and identity. The next-worst part, and just as heartbreaking, was discovering how few of my friends and loved ones could engage with my illness in ways that felt caring.”
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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alyssaharad.bsky.social
Oh, man. She gave us so much. May her legacy thrive.
thrasherxy.bsky.social The Overseer Class is now available for pre-order @thrasherxy.bsky.social · Nov 15
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
Steven and Alice smiling and holding each other’s books
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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🚨there is 1 day left in the month and i’ve received nothing at all. please uplift this so that i may make rent for august. i am $412 behind. 🚨

CA: $jpat10
PP: jdp5
VM: @ / patjdee
Uplift Disabled Haitian Nonbinary Community Member for August Rent Goal of $750! CA: $jpat10 PP: jdp5 VM: @ / patjdee PJD (he/they) is a Nyack born, first generation American-Haitian author, music producer, and educator requesting community support as they navigate unemployment, ongoing health challenges caused by Long Covid, medical malpractice, gaslighting, and antiblackness.
July 30, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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gr00vyghoulie.bsky.social Ingrid @gr00vyghoulie.bsky.social · Jul 10
0/40- We need this to get essentials either tonight or tomorrow. Rosie is out of food. We are out of everything. Can you please help? Anything helps! #mutualaid #MAboost #MArequest #helpfolkslive #urgentMA #emergencyMA #helpsky #fundsky
Graphic alerts to a mutual aid need: a photo of a surprised looking older tortoiseshell cat is lying on a patterned yellow bedspread. She is wearing an emoji crown. The title says 'Rosie deserves more support. She's old. She's tired. She craves peace (relatable).' A small purple emoji heart is overlaid with text that says 'Act NOW'. In a yellow text box at the bottom, black text says 'Please help Ingrid and Wes provide the stability Rosie needs'. You are directed to: PP/Kofi: IngridG1983 Ca$: freckleking87 VM: Ingrid-gvaz (last 4 of phone 1859)
July 10, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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inneiennyfas.bsky.social
📢 Online demonstration, day 3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣.
#CallForPublicHealthAction

Demonstrating outside the 🇸🇪 parliament alongside friends in 🇩🇪🇨🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸, for clean air, evidence-based infection control, public education on COVID-19, and care and biomedical research for Long COVID & ME.

@sverigesriksdag.bsky.social
Demands: 1) That respiratory protection (FFP2/FFP3/N95/N99) be made mandatory in healthcare and social care, just as hand hygiene is today, to ensure patient safety for all. 2) That schools and other public buildings are guaranteed the same high standard of air quality that members of parliament have arranged for themselves with tax money. 3) That COVID-19 vaccines be made fully available to all age groups for whom the vaccines are approved. 4) Adequate care and biomedical research for Long COVID, ME/CFS, and other infection-associated chronic conditions. 5) Honest, scientifically sound public education about the risks of infection and how best to protect each other. If you want this too, you can help boost or join the demonstration by quote-tweeting (photo is of course optional!) and tagging #CallForPublicHealthAction @inneiennyfas.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
cookschicken.bsky.social
Happy pre-Frida Kahlo's Birthday Eve to all who celebrate
July 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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My family consists of myself - Mahmoud, my wife Iman and my little boy Alaa (19 months old). Prior to the war we lived a humble but happy life. I worked as a tailor's assistant.
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May 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM