Matthew
@fineplan.bsky.social
Librarian, ex-archaeologist, shutterbug. Into readers advisory, travel, and trying out cookbooks. 🏳️🌈🇺🇸🇰🇷
Went to such a fun Rebecca Thorne and Constance Fay event down in Parker hosted by Books Are Awesome!
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Went to such a fun Rebecca Thorne and Constance Fay event down in Parker hosted by Books Are Awesome!
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“Look on my werks, ye bitches, and DESPAIR!” —Aurora Thunder, at the height of her successful debut at the Darkness and Light Ball
…Aurora swept down the catwalk like an oncoming storm, trains of filmy black fabric trailing her like thunderheads.
Facet gasped…
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
…Aurora swept down the catwalk like an oncoming storm, trains of filmy black fabric trailing her like thunderheads.
Facet gasped…
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
Coming soon: The Fall of the House of Valenziaga: A Special Edition Novel
A queer, science fantasy novel featuring a city beyond the edge of time and space, drag magic, and world-shaking family drama!
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“Look on my werks, ye bitches, and DESPAIR!” —Aurora Thunder, at the height of her successful debut at the Darkness and Light Ball
…Aurora swept down the catwalk like an oncoming storm, trains of filmy black fabric trailing her like thunderheads.
Facet gasped…
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
…Aurora swept down the catwalk like an oncoming storm, trains of filmy black fabric trailing her like thunderheads.
Facet gasped…
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...
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My Bluesky settings decided to turn off the requirement for images to have alt text before posting, all by themselves. Might be worth folks checking their own settings to make sure that is enabled.
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
My Bluesky settings decided to turn off the requirement for images to have alt text before posting, all by themselves. Might be worth folks checking their own settings to make sure that is enabled.
I think Anderson's STRANGE ANIMALS will be a great read for folks missing classic, environmentally aware urban fantasies. After Green's death is reversed, he's compelled to live the city for the mountains where he becomes an apprentice "cryptonaturalist" trying to understand mysterious deaths. #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I think Anderson's STRANGE ANIMALS will be a great read for folks missing classic, environmentally aware urban fantasies. After Green's death is reversed, he's compelled to live the city for the mountains where he becomes an apprentice "cryptonaturalist" trying to understand mysterious deaths. #ewgc
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The November EarlyWord GalleyChat is today at 4 p.m. EST. Librarians will talk about the print (ARCs) and digital (DRCs) galleys of upcoming books that we are excited about! #ewgc
November 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The November EarlyWord GalleyChat is today at 4 p.m. EST. Librarians will talk about the print (ARCs) and digital (DRCs) galleys of upcoming books that we are excited about! #ewgc
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Look At My Book Everyone :)
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Look At My Book Everyone :)
I really loved this collection!
A perfectly marvelous collection!
@theodoragoss.bsky.social delights in LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY, a new collection in conversation with folklore, Victorian lit, classics of genre fiction, & the human spirit of creativity. Lyrical and lovely: a highlight of my autumn as the weather turns.
@theodoragoss.bsky.social delights in LETTERS FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRY, a new collection in conversation with folklore, Victorian lit, classics of genre fiction, & the human spirit of creativity. Lyrical and lovely: a highlight of my autumn as the weather turns.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I really loved this collection!
Almost go time for moderating the LibraryCon keynote! Are y'all attending?
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November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Almost go time for moderating the LibraryCon keynote! Are y'all attending?
www.libraryjournal.com/event/librar...
www.libraryjournal.com/event/librar...
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Viral posts about how Moms For Liberty had zero wins on election night...aren't true. They're misinformation, even dis-info.
M4L did have a number of school board candidates win. You can verify that information pretty easily.
They had *A LOT* of losses and their power isn't what it once was.
M4L did have a number of school board candidates win. You can verify that information pretty easily.
They had *A LOT* of losses and their power isn't what it once was.
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Viral posts about how Moms For Liberty had zero wins on election night...aren't true. They're misinformation, even dis-info.
M4L did have a number of school board candidates win. You can verify that information pretty easily.
They had *A LOT* of losses and their power isn't what it once was.
M4L did have a number of school board candidates win. You can verify that information pretty easily.
They had *A LOT* of losses and their power isn't what it once was.
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2/3 of the way through "Asunder" by @kerstinhall.bsky.social, and it's been a phenomenal read. In healthier, less busy times, I would 100% commit myself to making a song for this book on the next LS album, but for now I must ask you all to check out her work and this novel. Exceptional writing.
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 AM
2/3 of the way through "Asunder" by @kerstinhall.bsky.social, and it's been a phenomenal read. In healthier, less busy times, I would 100% commit myself to making a song for this book on the next LS album, but for now I must ask you all to check out her work and this novel. Exceptional writing.
Just like this picture, really. 😁
November 6, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Just like this picture, really. 😁
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NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf we're talking about THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow. A time looping fantasy of ferocious lady knights & the nervy chain-smoking scholars who love them: folklore amid fascism. Fierce, clever, & impassioned. Our drink is Valiance, beneath the yew tree.
![[Image desc: an advance reader copy of THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow sits alongside a green drink in a stemmed glass in front of a dark evergreen.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ry77yg67bhrjsh4h5ptccng6/bafkreibzxj6r53w5j3nibcro46w7f34qiakeb4wnj7qid4mihtnn7cgrue@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf we're talking about THE EVERLASTING by Alix E. Harrow. A time looping fantasy of ferocious lady knights & the nervy chain-smoking scholars who love them: folklore amid fascism. Fierce, clever, & impassioned. Our drink is Valiance, beneath the yew tree.
And finished it off with a cornflake corn dog from CupBop.
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
And finished it off with a cornflake corn dog from CupBop.
Had a great time at Mile Hi Con seeing favorite authors and friends. 😄
November 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Had a great time at Mile Hi Con seeing favorite authors and friends. 😄
I'm starting to wonder if it's my duty as a librarian to read Fourth Wing... The number of people I meet out and about who want to talk about it when they find out what I do is astounding!
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I'm starting to wonder if it's my duty as a librarian to read Fourth Wing... The number of people I meet out and about who want to talk about it when they find out what I do is astounding!
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My tropical Gothic horror novel THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is almost here and now you can get a chance at a finished copy before pub date, thanks to this Goodreads giveaway! Entry details below
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
My tropical Gothic horror novel THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED is almost here and now you can get a chance at a finished copy before pub date, thanks to this Goodreads giveaway! Entry details below
Peace out, y’all, I’m a millionaire (and I guess a dad now?) so I no longer have to put up with nonsense. 🤣🤣🤣
October 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Peace out, y’all, I’m a millionaire (and I guess a dad now?) so I no longer have to put up with nonsense. 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you so much! I think about all this too much, all time. 😅
Thinking About Genre by @fineplan.bsky.social via RUSQ. A must read for every library worker who helps readers. Practical advice that you probably haven't thought about (at least consciously) but will really help you help readers:
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Thinking About Genre by Matthew Galloway via RUSQ
In the latest issue of RUSQ, my colleague Matthew Galloway has a great article about genre and how it can be a hinderance to helping readers...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Thank you so much! I think about all this too much, all time. 😅
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Do you know I have a zazzle shop? Including shirts like this ISBN thinking of you! www.zazzle.com/isbn_thinkin...
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Do you know I have a zazzle shop? Including shirts like this ISBN thinking of you! www.zazzle.com/isbn_thinkin...
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THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF VALENZIAGA
🧑🧒🧒🔥World-Shaking Family Drama
🕺🏼💅Art, Intrigue
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer, Poly MC
🚀🧙♂️OTT Science-Fantasy
🌈🌏Queer Universe
🖤👸🏼Glam Villainess
☢️🧚♂️Post-Apoc/Fairy-Tale Vibes
🏍️🐺Leather, Werewolf, & Cyborg BFs
Launches Q1 2026
Please Like/Share/Click ‘Notify Me On Launch’!
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🧑🧒🧒🔥World-Shaking Family Drama
🕺🏼💅Art, Intrigue
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer, Poly MC
🚀🧙♂️OTT Science-Fantasy
🌈🌏Queer Universe
🖤👸🏼Glam Villainess
☢️🧚♂️Post-Apoc/Fairy-Tale Vibes
🏍️🐺Leather, Werewolf, & Cyborg BFs
Launches Q1 2026
Please Like/Share/Click ‘Notify Me On Launch’!
bit.ly/42H61Ic
Coming soon: The Fall of the House of Valenziaga
A queer, science fantasy novel featuring a city beyond the edge of time and space, drag magic, and world-shaking family drama! LGBTQ+
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF VALENZIAGA
🧑🧒🧒🔥World-Shaking Family Drama
🕺🏼💅Art, Intrigue
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer, Poly MC
🚀🧙♂️OTT Science-Fantasy
🌈🌏Queer Universe
🖤👸🏼Glam Villainess
☢️🧚♂️Post-Apoc/Fairy-Tale Vibes
🏍️🐺Leather, Werewolf, & Cyborg BFs
Launches Q1 2026
Please Like/Share/Click ‘Notify Me On Launch’!
bit.ly/42H61Ic
🧑🧒🧒🔥World-Shaking Family Drama
🕺🏼💅Art, Intrigue
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Queer, Poly MC
🚀🧙♂️OTT Science-Fantasy
🌈🌏Queer Universe
🖤👸🏼Glam Villainess
☢️🧚♂️Post-Apoc/Fairy-Tale Vibes
🏍️🐺Leather, Werewolf, & Cyborg BFs
Launches Q1 2026
Please Like/Share/Click ‘Notify Me On Launch’!
bit.ly/42H61Ic
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Feeling called out a bit...
October 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Feeling called out a bit...
How fun! Stopped in a Madrid bookstore where I ended up talking with a bookseller about the wonderful @dreugeniacheng.bsky.social and @antonhur.com books they had on display and she when she found out I am a librarian she asked for recent favorites to stock. 😍 #booksky
October 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
How fun! Stopped in a Madrid bookstore where I ended up talking with a bookseller about the wonderful @dreugeniacheng.bsky.social and @antonhur.com books they had on display and she when she found out I am a librarian she asked for recent favorites to stock. 😍 #booksky
Today’s expedition was to Casa de Mexico’s exhibition.
October 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today’s expedition was to Casa de Mexico’s exhibition.