Emmarae 💚🧿
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November Reads! 📚 Had a great reading month. My faves were:
Our Share of Night
There Is No Antimemetics Division
Feeding Ghosts
What were some of your faves? ☺️
#BookSky #BlackBookSky
Our Share of Night
There Is No Antimemetics Division
Feeding Ghosts
What were some of your faves? ☺️
#BookSky #BlackBookSky
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Book lovers you can pick up these two lovely coffee table books to add to your collection because I know you have a bookstore gift card burning a hole in your pocket. #booksky #blackbooksky
Buy them from an actual Black bookstore for extra points
Buy them from an actual Black bookstore for extra points
December 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Book lovers you can pick up these two lovely coffee table books to add to your collection because I know you have a bookstore gift card burning a hole in your pocket. #booksky #blackbooksky
Buy them from an actual Black bookstore for extra points
Buy them from an actual Black bookstore for extra points
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day 2 of kwanzaa, kujichagulia, calls us to define ourselves, name ourselves, and create for ourselves. audre’s words sit so perfectly in our reflections on this day:
“if i didn’t define myself for myself, i would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." - audre lorde
🖤✊🏽
“if i didn’t define myself for myself, i would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." - audre lorde
🖤✊🏽
December 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
day 2 of kwanzaa, kujichagulia, calls us to define ourselves, name ourselves, and create for ourselves. audre’s words sit so perfectly in our reflections on this day:
“if i didn’t define myself for myself, i would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." - audre lorde
🖤✊🏽
“if i didn’t define myself for myself, i would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive." - audre lorde
🖤✊🏽
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I love when they get to tell their own stories before they become ancestors.
That way, they're never really gone
That way, they're never really gone
December 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I love when they get to tell their own stories before they become ancestors.
That way, they're never really gone
That way, they're never really gone
We added a hoop to our hallway, and then made it ✨festive✨. Best decision ever lol @enkipnw.tv
December 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
We added a hoop to our hallway, and then made it ✨festive✨. Best decision ever lol @enkipnw.tv
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Today I helped someone at the library who didn't know you could borrow items for free. She gave me her library card and $40 to pay for the books. Was delighted when I said everything is free to use.
I'd never encountered that before. I assumed people just knew library items were free and public.
I'd never encountered that before. I assumed people just knew library items were free and public.
December 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Today I helped someone at the library who didn't know you could borrow items for free. She gave me her library card and $40 to pay for the books. Was delighted when I said everything is free to use.
I'd never encountered that before. I assumed people just knew library items were free and public.
I'd never encountered that before. I assumed people just knew library items were free and public.
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You can pre-order a *signed* copy of What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne! @binderybooks.bsky.social @fromthemixedupdesk.bsky.social @thebuffwriter.bsky.social
The cover is gorgeous & this book sounds right up my alley.
linktr.ee/thebuffwrite...
The cover is gorgeous & this book sounds right up my alley.
linktr.ee/thebuffwrite...
December 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
You can pre-order a *signed* copy of What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne! @binderybooks.bsky.social @fromthemixedupdesk.bsky.social @thebuffwriter.bsky.social
The cover is gorgeous & this book sounds right up my alley.
linktr.ee/thebuffwrite...
The cover is gorgeous & this book sounds right up my alley.
linktr.ee/thebuffwrite...
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The frequency with which this is happening is so bleak and depressing. Knowing a book has no AI before beginning it, and paying for it, and spending time on it, shouldn’t be a guessing game.
December 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The frequency with which this is happening is so bleak and depressing. Knowing a book has no AI before beginning it, and paying for it, and spending time on it, shouldn’t be a guessing game.
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For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care.
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care.
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
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Yall wasn’t there
December 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Yall wasn’t there
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Pauline Copes Johnson, a descendant of Harriet Tubman, has died at 98.
She spent a lifetime guarding that legacy from the small city where Tubman spent her final years
www.kolumnmagazine.com/2025/12/11/t...
She spent a lifetime guarding that legacy from the small city where Tubman spent her final years
www.kolumnmagazine.com/2025/12/11/t...
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Pauline Copes Johnson, a descendant of Harriet Tubman, has died at 98.
She spent a lifetime guarding that legacy from the small city where Tubman spent her final years
www.kolumnmagazine.com/2025/12/11/t...
She spent a lifetime guarding that legacy from the small city where Tubman spent her final years
www.kolumnmagazine.com/2025/12/11/t...
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publishers weekly pushing an AI workshop to help master Amazon's algorithms, among other horrors... is a thing. jesus. this mass delusion is going to destroy everything if there isn't enough pushback.
December 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
publishers weekly pushing an AI workshop to help master Amazon's algorithms, among other horrors... is a thing. jesus. this mass delusion is going to destroy everything if there isn't enough pushback.
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If you see this listing pop up on Amazon, just know that it is NOT the comic by @stephwilliams.bsky.social and @ignitionpress.bsky.social
It's an author who had the cover copied to sell his own book. Ignition is on it, but this is brazen theft.
It's an author who had the cover copied to sell his own book. Ignition is on it, but this is brazen theft.
December 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
If you see this listing pop up on Amazon, just know that it is NOT the comic by @stephwilliams.bsky.social and @ignitionpress.bsky.social
It's an author who had the cover copied to sell his own book. Ignition is on it, but this is brazen theft.
It's an author who had the cover copied to sell his own book. Ignition is on it, but this is brazen theft.
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Spitting in the face of gay and black consumers/employees and then wondering why no one thinks you're "cool" anymore is the highest of comedy.
The chain unveiled its first-ever concept store in SoHo this week, adorned with stylish apparel, designer collaborations, and beauty products — all key areas that its incoming CEO hopes will revive its former "Tar-zhay" glory.
https://cnn.it/48W8CAk
https://cnn.it/48W8CAk
December 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Spitting in the face of gay and black consumers/employees and then wondering why no one thinks you're "cool" anymore is the highest of comedy.
Ugh what the hell?? 🙄
December 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Ugh what the hell?? 🙄
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COVER REVEAL!!! My debut novel will be hitting the shelves on June 2! How gorgeous is this design by Emily Mahon (art direction by @nlcaputo.bsky.social)? 🐇🦊
#DebutNovel #Booksky #CatapultBooks
#DebutNovel #Booksky #CatapultBooks
December 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
COVER REVEAL!!! My debut novel will be hitting the shelves on June 2! How gorgeous is this design by Emily Mahon (art direction by @nlcaputo.bsky.social)? 🐇🦊
#DebutNovel #Booksky #CatapultBooks
#DebutNovel #Booksky #CatapultBooks
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NetGalley ARC Book review: Devil of the Deep by Falencia Jean-Francois 4🌟
Always question what you are taught. That is the message I got from this book.
It was a slow start, but it payed at the twist and the answers flowed out and their stories intertwined.
#booksky #blackbooksky #review #netgalley
Always question what you are taught. That is the message I got from this book.
It was a slow start, but it payed at the twist and the answers flowed out and their stories intertwined.
#booksky #blackbooksky #review #netgalley
December 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
NetGalley ARC Book review: Devil of the Deep by Falencia Jean-Francois 4🌟
Always question what you are taught. That is the message I got from this book.
It was a slow start, but it payed at the twist and the answers flowed out and their stories intertwined.
#booksky #blackbooksky #review #netgalley
Always question what you are taught. That is the message I got from this book.
It was a slow start, but it payed at the twist and the answers flowed out and their stories intertwined.
#booksky #blackbooksky #review #netgalley
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So getting that library card to the queer libration library makes my bookworm heart smile. #booksky #blackbooksky
December 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So getting that library card to the queer libration library makes my bookworm heart smile. #booksky #blackbooksky
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Happening right now. Community members in Elgin, IL are in a standoff with Feds who are trying to abduct their neighbor.
ERO guy in picture on left just peppered sprayed person I screencapped.
ERO guy in picture on left just peppered sprayed person I screencapped.
December 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Happening right now. Community members in Elgin, IL are in a standoff with Feds who are trying to abduct their neighbor.
ERO guy in picture on left just peppered sprayed person I screencapped.
ERO guy in picture on left just peppered sprayed person I screencapped.
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Fasolakia (Greek greenbean soup)
- Add olive oil, garlic to taste, and 1 red onions in a pot on high heat.
- Lower to low/med and add crushed tomatoes, cut potatoes, carrots, seasoning. Add water if needed.
- Simmer 20 min.
- Add green beans 1-2 lbs. Simmer 20 min.
Taste and finish!
- Add olive oil, garlic to taste, and 1 red onions in a pot on high heat.
- Lower to low/med and add crushed tomatoes, cut potatoes, carrots, seasoning. Add water if needed.
- Simmer 20 min.
- Add green beans 1-2 lbs. Simmer 20 min.
Taste and finish!
Fasolada (Greek white bean soup):
-Soak 1lb kidney beans over night, then boil and rinse
-Olive oil in pot, add 1-2 chopped red onion, garlic, carrots & celery (optional)
-Can of diced tomatoes/paste
-Salt & pepper, bay leaves
-Sit for a bit
-Add beans & water
-Simmer
That’s the basics!
-Soak 1lb kidney beans over night, then boil and rinse
-Olive oil in pot, add 1-2 chopped red onion, garlic, carrots & celery (optional)
-Can of diced tomatoes/paste
-Salt & pepper, bay leaves
-Sit for a bit
-Add beans & water
-Simmer
That’s the basics!
Here's a tasty and affordable Greek recipe.
Fahkes (lentil soup)
-Precook 1 lb lentils
-Saute garlic & 2 red onions in olive oil
-Add carrots and celery (optional)
-Add lentils, 2 tbs tomato paste, & water to cover by ~1 inch.
-Salt, pepper, 2 bay leaves
-Simmer till lentils soft/thick.
Fahkes (lentil soup)
-Precook 1 lb lentils
-Saute garlic & 2 red onions in olive oil
-Add carrots and celery (optional)
-Add lentils, 2 tbs tomato paste, & water to cover by ~1 inch.
-Salt, pepper, 2 bay leaves
-Simmer till lentils soft/thick.
December 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Fasolakia (Greek greenbean soup)
- Add olive oil, garlic to taste, and 1 red onions in a pot on high heat.
- Lower to low/med and add crushed tomatoes, cut potatoes, carrots, seasoning. Add water if needed.
- Simmer 20 min.
- Add green beans 1-2 lbs. Simmer 20 min.
Taste and finish!
- Add olive oil, garlic to taste, and 1 red onions in a pot on high heat.
- Lower to low/med and add crushed tomatoes, cut potatoes, carrots, seasoning. Add water if needed.
- Simmer 20 min.
- Add green beans 1-2 lbs. Simmer 20 min.
Taste and finish!
Soft dnf 😔. The premise of this story is so interesting - kingdoms with people able to summon their warrior ancestors, interesting tech, and monsters. However the amount of povs is making me feel detached from the story. This feels like it's purpose is to set up the 2nd and 3rd book. #BlackBookSky
December 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Soft dnf 😔. The premise of this story is so interesting - kingdoms with people able to summon their warrior ancestors, interesting tech, and monsters. However the amount of povs is making me feel detached from the story. This feels like it's purpose is to set up the 2nd and 3rd book. #BlackBookSky
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Wow, Grover! 😁 You’re on a READ poster! 💙📚
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
alastore.ala.org/mychal-threets-poster
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
alastore.ala.org/mychal-threets-poster
December 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Wow, Grover! 😁 You’re on a READ poster! 💙📚
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
alastore.ala.org/mychal-threets-poster
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
alastore.ala.org/mychal-threets-poster
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THE KING MUST DIE has been out for a whole month! To celebrate, I’m giving away 3 signed + personalized author copies. To enter, repost this and comment below with the last great story you read!
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
THE KING MUST DIE has been out for a whole month! To celebrate, I’m giving away 3 signed + personalized author copies. To enter, repost this and comment below with the last great story you read!
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TOMORROW IS BANDCAMP FRIDAY!
Whenever I post *on* bandcamp Friday, shit gets hella buried. Posting early to get ahead of the curve lol SUPPORT ARTISTS AND BUY MUSIC!
Whenever I post *on* bandcamp Friday, shit gets hella buried. Posting early to get ahead of the curve lol SUPPORT ARTISTS AND BUY MUSIC!
Make sure you support your favorite artists on Bandcamp Friday!!! shoutout to @skatunenetwork.bsky.social, i'm gonna be tryin to snag some stuff this week!!
youtube.com/shorts/aaJqs...
youtube.com/shorts/aaJqs...
Friday is BANDCAMP FRIDAY! Buy music directly from underground/independent artists this Friday!
YouTube video by Ska Tune Network
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December 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
TOMORROW IS BANDCAMP FRIDAY!
Whenever I post *on* bandcamp Friday, shit gets hella buried. Posting early to get ahead of the curve lol SUPPORT ARTISTS AND BUY MUSIC!
Whenever I post *on* bandcamp Friday, shit gets hella buried. Posting early to get ahead of the curve lol SUPPORT ARTISTS AND BUY MUSIC!
Yesss!! So excited!! Sign up y'all!
We’re very excited to announce Thinky Dailies! 🎉 Follow our thinky friend on an adventure through handcrafted daily puzzles!
thinkygames.com/dail...
thinkygames.com/dail...
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Yesss!! So excited!! Sign up y'all!
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."