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"Holocaust Hero" honours Rudolf Vrba, whose eyewitness report after escaping Auschwitz helped save an estimated 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
Telling the truth mattered then. It still does.
#NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #TruthMatters
Telling the truth mattered then. It still does.
#NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #TruthMatters
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
"Holocaust Hero" honours Rudolf Vrba, whose eyewitness report after escaping Auschwitz helped save an estimated 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
Telling the truth mattered then. It still does.
#NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #TruthMatters
Telling the truth mattered then. It still does.
#NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #TruthMatters
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"Unusual and unexpected stories and facts."
Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author Bill Laws & @fireflybooks.bsky.social!
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Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author Bill Laws & @fireflybooks.bsky.social!
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January 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM
"Unusual and unexpected stories and facts."
Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author Bill Laws & @fireflybooks.bsky.social!
Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author Bill Laws & @fireflybooks.bsky.social!
Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe
300+ images. One powerful story of balance, survival, and coexistence.
"Predators of North America" by wildlife photographer Dave Taylor.
#PredatorsOfNorthAmerica
"Predators of North America" by wildlife photographer Dave Taylor.
#PredatorsOfNorthAmerica
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
300+ images. One powerful story of balance, survival, and coexistence.
"Predators of North America" by wildlife photographer Dave Taylor.
#PredatorsOfNorthAmerica
"Predators of North America" by wildlife photographer Dave Taylor.
#PredatorsOfNorthAmerica
🎤💙 World Elvis Day 💙🎤
"Elvis Remembered" features intimate interviews with 11 people from Elvis Presley’s inner circle—from Ed Bonja to Joe Esposito—plus rare photos and memorabilia.
A must for every Elvis fan. 👑🎸
#WorldElvisDay #ElvisRemembered #ElvisPresley
"Elvis Remembered" features intimate interviews with 11 people from Elvis Presley’s inner circle—from Ed Bonja to Joe Esposito—plus rare photos and memorabilia.
A must for every Elvis fan. 👑🎸
#WorldElvisDay #ElvisRemembered #ElvisPresley
January 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
🎤💙 World Elvis Day 💙🎤
"Elvis Remembered" features intimate interviews with 11 people from Elvis Presley’s inner circle—from Ed Bonja to Joe Esposito—plus rare photos and memorabilia.
A must for every Elvis fan. 👑🎸
#WorldElvisDay #ElvisRemembered #ElvisPresley
"Elvis Remembered" features intimate interviews with 11 people from Elvis Presley’s inner circle—from Ed Bonja to Joe Esposito—plus rare photos and memorabilia.
A must for every Elvis fan. 👑🎸
#WorldElvisDay #ElvisRemembered #ElvisPresley
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It's #BirdDay & #CanLit! 'The Language of Birds' by @jelappano.bsky.social & Zach Manbeck & 'Birds Life Size: Up Close and Personal with 47 Bird Species' by Chris Earley! 💕🇨🇦📚🐦⬛🦆🦉🦤
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January 6, 2026 at 12:56 AM
It's #BirdDay & #CanLit! 'The Language of Birds' by @jelappano.bsky.social & Zach Manbeck & 'Birds Life Size: Up Close and Personal with 47 Bird Species' by Chris Earley! 💕🇨🇦📚🐦⬛🦆🦉🦤
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#BookReview: Holocaust Hero: The Life and Times of Rudolf Vrba by Alan Twigg “Thus, the book will be largely a revelation for some and, for those who have encountered contradictory claims about Vrbo’s heroism, may well be a turning point”
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December 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#BookReview: Holocaust Hero: The Life and Times of Rudolf Vrba by Alan Twigg “Thus, the book will be largely a revelation for some and, for those who have encountered contradictory claims about Vrbo’s heroism, may well be a turning point”
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🌕 Still thinking about this weekend’s supermoon?
"Photographic Atlas of the Moon" turns lunar curiosity into confidence, combining stunning photography with clear, jargon-free science. Perfect timing as we look ahead to a new era of Moon exploration.
#Supermoon #MoonLovers #AstronomyBooks
"Photographic Atlas of the Moon" turns lunar curiosity into confidence, combining stunning photography with clear, jargon-free science. Perfect timing as we look ahead to a new era of Moon exploration.
#Supermoon #MoonLovers #AstronomyBooks
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🌕 Still thinking about this weekend’s supermoon?
"Photographic Atlas of the Moon" turns lunar curiosity into confidence, combining stunning photography with clear, jargon-free science. Perfect timing as we look ahead to a new era of Moon exploration.
#Supermoon #MoonLovers #AstronomyBooks
"Photographic Atlas of the Moon" turns lunar curiosity into confidence, combining stunning photography with clear, jargon-free science. Perfect timing as we look ahead to a new era of Moon exploration.
#Supermoon #MoonLovers #AstronomyBooks
A meaningful gift for history readers: "World War II Aerial Combat 1937–1945" combines rare photography and expert insight to explore WWII air warfare, including the overlooked air forces often left out.
#WWIIHistory #AviationHistory #HistoryBooks #GiftBook #MilitaryHistory
#WWIIHistory #AviationHistory #HistoryBooks #GiftBook #MilitaryHistory
December 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A meaningful gift for history readers: "World War II Aerial Combat 1937–1945" combines rare photography and expert insight to explore WWII air warfare, including the overlooked air forces often left out.
#WWIIHistory #AviationHistory #HistoryBooks #GiftBook #MilitaryHistory
#WWIIHistory #AviationHistory #HistoryBooks #GiftBook #MilitaryHistory
Once rarer than diamonds, pearls have shaped history and style. ✨
A beautifully illustrated guide to their origins, value, rare types, and jewelry.
#JewelryBooks #Gemology #GiftIdeas #LuxuryHistory #Bookstagram #FineJewelry
A beautifully illustrated guide to their origins, value, rare types, and jewelry.
#JewelryBooks #Gemology #GiftIdeas #LuxuryHistory #Bookstagram #FineJewelry
December 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Once rarer than diamonds, pearls have shaped history and style. ✨
A beautifully illustrated guide to their origins, value, rare types, and jewelry.
#JewelryBooks #Gemology #GiftIdeas #LuxuryHistory #Bookstagram #FineJewelry
A beautifully illustrated guide to their origins, value, rare types, and jewelry.
#JewelryBooks #Gemology #GiftIdeas #LuxuryHistory #Bookstagram #FineJewelry
Clement C. Moore’s classic comes to life in this stunning edition, illustrated with intricate FIMO clay artwork by Kim Fernandes. A keepsake treasure for every family to enjoy year after year. 🎁❤️
#TheNightBeforeChristmas #HolidayBooks #ChristmasTraditions
#TheNightBeforeChristmas #HolidayBooks #ChristmasTraditions
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Clement C. Moore’s classic comes to life in this stunning edition, illustrated with intricate FIMO clay artwork by Kim Fernandes. A keepsake treasure for every family to enjoy year after year. 🎁❤️
#TheNightBeforeChristmas #HolidayBooks #ChristmasTraditions
#TheNightBeforeChristmas #HolidayBooks #ChristmasTraditions
"Webb’s Cosmos" is the most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope, packed with new images and insight from astronomer Marcin Sawicki. 🚀📘
#JWST #WebbsCosmos #Astronomy #SpaceExploration
#JWST #WebbsCosmos #Astronomy #SpaceExploration
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"Webb’s Cosmos" is the most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope, packed with new images and insight from astronomer Marcin Sawicki. 🚀📘
#JWST #WebbsCosmos #Astronomy #SpaceExploration
#JWST #WebbsCosmos #Astronomy #SpaceExploration
Holiday gift for the football obsessive in your life? Consider it done. 🏈✨
"NFL Moments" is packed with iconic photos, unforgettable plays, and the legends who defined the game. A century of football history in one stunning volume.
#NFL #FootballHistory #HolidayGiftGuide
"NFL Moments" is packed with iconic photos, unforgettable plays, and the legends who defined the game. A century of football history in one stunning volume.
#NFL #FootballHistory #HolidayGiftGuide
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Holiday gift for the football obsessive in your life? Consider it done. 🏈✨
"NFL Moments" is packed with iconic photos, unforgettable plays, and the legends who defined the game. A century of football history in one stunning volume.
#NFL #FootballHistory #HolidayGiftGuide
"NFL Moments" is packed with iconic photos, unforgettable plays, and the legends who defined the game. A century of football history in one stunning volume.
#NFL #FootballHistory #HolidayGiftGuide
🏀 The new NBA season starts Oct 21—who’s ready for the next era of superstars?
Read "Basketball Now!" by Michael Grange.
Grab your copy today!
#NBASeason #Hoops #BookLaunch #InsideNBA #BasketballFans #NBA
Read "Basketball Now!" by Michael Grange.
Grab your copy today!
#NBASeason #Hoops #BookLaunch #InsideNBA #BasketballFans #NBA
October 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🏀 The new NBA season starts Oct 21—who’s ready for the next era of superstars?
Read "Basketball Now!" by Michael Grange.
Grab your copy today!
#NBASeason #Hoops #BookLaunch #InsideNBA #BasketballFans #NBA
Read "Basketball Now!" by Michael Grange.
Grab your copy today!
#NBASeason #Hoops #BookLaunch #InsideNBA #BasketballFans #NBA
🪸 Celebrate #WorldOctopusDay with "Planktonia" by @erichhoyt.bsky.social—an underwater journey through the ocean’s nightly migration, where plankton, squid, and octopus drift and dazzle in the dark. 🌊
#MarineLife #DeepSea #FireflyBooks
#MarineLife #DeepSea #FireflyBooks
October 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🪸 Celebrate #WorldOctopusDay with "Planktonia" by @erichhoyt.bsky.social—an underwater journey through the ocean’s nightly migration, where plankton, squid, and octopus drift and dazzle in the dark. 🌊
#MarineLife #DeepSea #FireflyBooks
#MarineLife #DeepSea #FireflyBooks
🎉📚 Happy Book Birthday to Love You Forever! 💙
Robert Munsch’s classic continues to comfort and connect generations of readers.
#LoveYouForever #BookBirthday
Robert Munsch’s classic continues to comfort and connect generations of readers.
#LoveYouForever #BookBirthday
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🎉📚 Happy Book Birthday to Love You Forever! 💙
Robert Munsch’s classic continues to comfort and connect generations of readers.
#LoveYouForever #BookBirthday
Robert Munsch’s classic continues to comfort and connect generations of readers.
#LoveYouForever #BookBirthday
🌿 Two new Gumboot Kids Nature Mysteries!
✨ "The Case of the Tagalong Twin"—Scout & Daisy discover the science of shadows.
✨ "The Case of the Buried Treasure"—a garden surprise teaches the life cycle of bulbs.
Mindful mysteries for curious kids!
✨ "The Case of the Tagalong Twin"—Scout & Daisy discover the science of shadows.
✨ "The Case of the Buried Treasure"—a garden surprise teaches the life cycle of bulbs.
Mindful mysteries for curious kids!
September 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🌿 Two new Gumboot Kids Nature Mysteries!
✨ "The Case of the Tagalong Twin"—Scout & Daisy discover the science of shadows.
✨ "The Case of the Buried Treasure"—a garden surprise teaches the life cycle of bulbs.
Mindful mysteries for curious kids!
✨ "The Case of the Tagalong Twin"—Scout & Daisy discover the science of shadows.
✨ "The Case of the Buried Treasure"—a garden surprise teaches the life cycle of bulbs.
Mindful mysteries for curious kids!
✨ Congrats to Alan Twigg, recipient of the Order of BC!
His book "Holocaust Hero" tells the story of Rudolf Vrba, the Auschwitz escapee whose report helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
📖 In stores now.
#HolocaustHistory #RudolfVrba #HolocaustHero #AlanTwigg
His book "Holocaust Hero" tells the story of Rudolf Vrba, the Auschwitz escapee whose report helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
📖 In stores now.
#HolocaustHistory #RudolfVrba #HolocaustHero #AlanTwigg
September 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
✨ Congrats to Alan Twigg, recipient of the Order of BC!
His book "Holocaust Hero" tells the story of Rudolf Vrba, the Auschwitz escapee whose report helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
📖 In stores now.
#HolocaustHistory #RudolfVrba #HolocaustHero #AlanTwigg
His book "Holocaust Hero" tells the story of Rudolf Vrba, the Auschwitz escapee whose report helped save 200,000 Hungarian Jews.
📖 In stores now.
#HolocaustHistory #RudolfVrba #HolocaustHero #AlanTwigg
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Kids will know TV series re Gumboot Kids but there are also #picturebooks based on these adorable, felted mice that teach early #STEM concepts. Latest is THE CASE OF THE TAGALONG TWIN from Eric Hogan & Tara Hungerford ( @fireflybooks.bsky.social) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...
September 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Kids will know TV series re Gumboot Kids but there are also #picturebooks based on these adorable, felted mice that teach early #STEM concepts. Latest is THE CASE OF THE TAGALONG TWIN from Eric Hogan & Tara Hungerford ( @fireflybooks.bsky.social) canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-...
🔬📚 Back to school, but make it stitched! Stitching Science brings physics, biology, astronomy & more to life with stunning textile art + lively text. From atoms to black holes, this STEAM book inspires curiosity in every age. 🧵✨ #BackToSchool #STEM
September 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🔬📚 Back to school, but make it stitched! Stitching Science brings physics, biology, astronomy & more to life with stunning textile art + lively text. From atoms to black holes, this STEAM book inspires curiosity in every age. 🧵✨ #BackToSchool #STEM
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I think kids will love learning about birds especially w the life-size photos of the birds or portions of them. Fascinating upcoming (Sept 15) #NF book BIRDS LIFE SIZE by Chris Earley @fireflybooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/bird... 👍🏻📚
September 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I think kids will love learning about birds especially w the life-size photos of the birds or portions of them. Fascinating upcoming (Sept 15) #NF book BIRDS LIFE SIZE by Chris Earley @fireflybooks.bsky.social canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/09/bird... 👍🏻📚
🐻❄️ Win the trip of a lifetime! Worldwide Quest & @OntarioNature are giving away an expedition for 2 to Churchill, Manitoba—the polar bear capital of the world. Prize includes a book from @FireflyBooks!
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September 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🐻❄️ Win the trip of a lifetime! Worldwide Quest & @OntarioNature are giving away an expedition for 2 to Churchill, Manitoba—the polar bear capital of the world. Prize includes a book from @FireflyBooks!
Enter now 👉 giveaway.questnaturetours.com
#Giveaway
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#Giveaway
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Woot! Got my advances! New title but same great content. Use it to plan for your 2026 night sky planning! @fireflybooks.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Woot! Got my advances! New title but same great content. Use it to plan for your 2026 night sky planning! @fireflybooks.bsky.social
Saddened by the passing of Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who guided Secretariat to the Triple Crown. His courage and legacy will never be forgotten.
August 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Saddened by the passing of Ron Turcotte, the legendary jockey who guided Secretariat to the Triple Crown. His courage and legacy will never be forgotten.
🦧 Today is #WorldOrangutanDay.
Critically endangered in Sumatra & Borneo, orangutans are among our closest relatives. Discover their past, present & fight for survival in Ronald Orenstein’s "Orangutans. "🌿📖
#Orangutans #Conservation
Critically endangered in Sumatra & Borneo, orangutans are among our closest relatives. Discover their past, present & fight for survival in Ronald Orenstein’s "Orangutans. "🌿📖
#Orangutans #Conservation
August 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🦧 Today is #WorldOrangutanDay.
Critically endangered in Sumatra & Borneo, orangutans are among our closest relatives. Discover their past, present & fight for survival in Ronald Orenstein’s "Orangutans. "🌿📖
#Orangutans #Conservation
Critically endangered in Sumatra & Borneo, orangutans are among our closest relatives. Discover their past, present & fight for survival in Ronald Orenstein’s "Orangutans. "🌿📖
#Orangutans #Conservation
It’s #ElvisWeek in Memphis! 🎸 Celebrate the King with "Elvis Remembered" — 11 intimate interviews, rare photos & unforgettable stories from those who knew him best. 💙 #ElvisPresley #Graceland #TCB #ElvisForever
August 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It’s #ElvisWeek in Memphis! 🎸 Celebrate the King with "Elvis Remembered" — 11 intimate interviews, rare photos & unforgettable stories from those who knew him best. 💙 #ElvisPresley #Graceland #TCB #ElvisForever