Fran Moldaschl
@franmoldaschl.bsky.social
https://buymeacoffee.com/franmoldaschl
Kelpies Prize for Writing Winner
Former #archaeology student
Children's book reviewer
Neurodivergent
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(Any pronouns)🏳️🌈
Kelpies Prize for Writing Winner
Former #archaeology student
Children's book reviewer
Neurodivergent
inquisitivenewt.com
(Any pronouns)🏳️🌈
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Fran Moldaschl
@franmoldaschl.bsky.social
· Nov 14
In 2026, I want to get through my TBR.
There are at least 85 books on it! 😅 (I didn't count library or ebooks)
Most are TOMBS rather than quick reads. So far my plan is:
- prioritise borrowed books, review copies & world issues
- read a short book every 3 books
- see if I can audiobook any
Help? 😂
There are at least 85 books on it! 😅 (I didn't count library or ebooks)
Most are TOMBS rather than quick reads. So far my plan is:
- prioritise borrowed books, review copies & world issues
- read a short book every 3 books
- see if I can audiobook any
Help? 😂
Roll up, roll up, as I make the bone-crushing TBR pile DISAPPEAR!
Here is a thread of my mountain of books!
Join me as I read through them & absolutely under no circumstances buy more!
What's first, I hear you ask?
I'll be adding the first book soon, because I'm going to cheat and begin in 2025.
Here is a thread of my mountain of books!
Join me as I read through them & absolutely under no circumstances buy more!
What's first, I hear you ask?
I'll be adding the first book soon, because I'm going to cheat and begin in 2025.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a book I'd actually call life-changing, without hyperbole. It invites a way of thinking that if we all adopted it, would probably fix the relationship we have with the world. If you read no other books I recommend, read this one.
Next: Witch You Would
Next: Witch You Would
January 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a book I'd actually call life-changing, without hyperbole. It invites a way of thinking that if we all adopted it, would probably fix the relationship we have with the world. If you read no other books I recommend, read this one.
Next: Witch You Would
Next: Witch You Would
I feel like this is a photo of a crow from a @mxfrankduffy.bsky.social picture
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 AM
I feel like this is a photo of a crow from a @mxfrankduffy.bsky.social picture
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List of 60 small tasks anyone can do (*caveat, written with USA's local and national government structures in mind) to help defend the freedom to read and first amendment rights of authors, students, and our communities in general. 🙌 bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
60+ Small Tasks to Defend the Right to Read: Book Censorship News, January 9, 2026
No one is coming to save us, so we must do it ourselves. Here are 60+ small tasks to help defend the right to read in 2026 and beyond.
bookriot.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
List of 60 small tasks anyone can do (*caveat, written with USA's local and national government structures in mind) to help defend the freedom to read and first amendment rights of authors, students, and our communities in general. 🙌 bookriot.com/how-to-defen...
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No stranger to Writing the Occult shores, @lindzmcleod.bsky.social is back to talk about her work reimagining Austen classics as queer romances. What are the things we will do for love?
Tickets now on sale, and more speaker announcements to come! Get the details: writingtheoccult.carrd.co
Tickets now on sale, and more speaker announcements to come! Get the details: writingtheoccult.carrd.co
January 9, 2026 at 5:23 PM
No stranger to Writing the Occult shores, @lindzmcleod.bsky.social is back to talk about her work reimagining Austen classics as queer romances. What are the things we will do for love?
Tickets now on sale, and more speaker announcements to come! Get the details: writingtheoccult.carrd.co
Tickets now on sale, and more speaker announcements to come! Get the details: writingtheoccult.carrd.co
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Reposting this because the kind replies contain recommendations for so many excellent folk to follow that it may be helpful for others.
Thank you to everyone who responded and keep the links coming!
Thank you to everyone who responded and keep the links coming!
So. We need to fill our feed out a little. Tell us who we should be following for the good genre and genre adjacent stuff. Authors, reviewers, commentators, all the good people.
Fun, serious, wry, excitable - bring them all.
Fun, serious, wry, excitable - bring them all.
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Reposting this because the kind replies contain recommendations for so many excellent folk to follow that it may be helpful for others.
Thank you to everyone who responded and keep the links coming!
Thank you to everyone who responded and keep the links coming!
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Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
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A foreign war hero accused of murder in a small Yorkshire town. A community that wants to see him hang. A famous musician with an unhealthy fixation on the trial.
Order the brilliant new historical fiction novel, Trials of the Heart, by Stephen Wade now!
share.google/364TWYX6sBrd...
Order the brilliant new historical fiction novel, Trials of the Heart, by Stephen Wade now!
share.google/364TWYX6sBrd...
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A foreign war hero accused of murder in a small Yorkshire town. A community that wants to see him hang. A famous musician with an unhealthy fixation on the trial.
Order the brilliant new historical fiction novel, Trials of the Heart, by Stephen Wade now!
share.google/364TWYX6sBrd...
Order the brilliant new historical fiction novel, Trials of the Heart, by Stephen Wade now!
share.google/364TWYX6sBrd...
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🚨5 WEEKS TO GO🚨
2026 is a new chapter at Northodox and we're kicking it off with an incredible new book in Rachel Canwell's Paper Sisters!
This haunting tale of the women left behind by WW1 and a forgotten hospital is out on 12th February!
share.google/w0ev3Adn3lkC...
2026 is a new chapter at Northodox and we're kicking it off with an incredible new book in Rachel Canwell's Paper Sisters!
This haunting tale of the women left behind by WW1 and a forgotten hospital is out on 12th February!
share.google/w0ev3Adn3lkC...
January 8, 2026 at 9:49 AM
🚨5 WEEKS TO GO🚨
2026 is a new chapter at Northodox and we're kicking it off with an incredible new book in Rachel Canwell's Paper Sisters!
This haunting tale of the women left behind by WW1 and a forgotten hospital is out on 12th February!
share.google/w0ev3Adn3lkC...
2026 is a new chapter at Northodox and we're kicking it off with an incredible new book in Rachel Canwell's Paper Sisters!
This haunting tale of the women left behind by WW1 and a forgotten hospital is out on 12th February!
share.google/w0ev3Adn3lkC...
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🎉🍾Hello 2026!
It’s a new year, but we’re just taking a moment to look at the great books we’ve published in 2025… here’s the best of the year, one(ish) a month, all half price. If you missed it first time round… here’s your chance! (Link in bio)
#beautifulbooks #bookstagram #bookig
It’s a new year, but we’re just taking a moment to look at the great books we’ve published in 2025… here’s the best of the year, one(ish) a month, all half price. If you missed it first time round… here’s your chance! (Link in bio)
#beautifulbooks #bookstagram #bookig
January 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
🎉🍾Hello 2026!
It’s a new year, but we’re just taking a moment to look at the great books we’ve published in 2025… here’s the best of the year, one(ish) a month, all half price. If you missed it first time round… here’s your chance! (Link in bio)
#beautifulbooks #bookstagram #bookig
It’s a new year, but we’re just taking a moment to look at the great books we’ve published in 2025… here’s the best of the year, one(ish) a month, all half price. If you missed it first time round… here’s your chance! (Link in bio)
#beautifulbooks #bookstagram #bookig
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Yes! This book is amazing. It was like medicine for my soul, too.
I am currently reading 'My Roommate is a Vampire' by @jennalevine.bsky.social and it is like medicine for my frazzled soul.
I just thought everyone should know because maybe I'm not the only one who feels like they're living in a dumpster fire, and maybe you need this book too.
I just thought everyone should know because maybe I'm not the only one who feels like they're living in a dumpster fire, and maybe you need this book too.
January 7, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Yes! This book is amazing. It was like medicine for my soul, too.
I've honestly not known snow this bad before - it just won't stop! about an hour after I'd cleared that there was another 5cm.
January 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I've honestly not known snow this bad before - it just won't stop! about an hour after I'd cleared that there was another 5cm.
Toooooooooooooo much snow.
It was pretty while we were still on holiday. I'm so over it now.
It was pretty while we were still on holiday. I'm so over it now.
January 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Toooooooooooooo much snow.
It was pretty while we were still on holiday. I'm so over it now.
It was pretty while we were still on holiday. I'm so over it now.
You might not have heard from me in a while - I've been taking a break from social media.
I'm just here to show you how much snow I shovelled off 2 cars and a trailer this morning.
I'm absolutely not going anywhere, but my anxiety worried about the cars being crushed under the weight.
I'm just here to show you how much snow I shovelled off 2 cars and a trailer this morning.
I'm absolutely not going anywhere, but my anxiety worried about the cars being crushed under the weight.
January 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM
You might not have heard from me in a while - I've been taking a break from social media.
I'm just here to show you how much snow I shovelled off 2 cars and a trailer this morning.
I'm absolutely not going anywhere, but my anxiety worried about the cars being crushed under the weight.
I'm just here to show you how much snow I shovelled off 2 cars and a trailer this morning.
I'm absolutely not going anywhere, but my anxiety worried about the cars being crushed under the weight.
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Wishing you all a peaceful and Happy New Year!
As we enter 2026, today kicks off the Year of Reading. We have so many plans that we are excited to share with you and can't wait to promote the joy of books.
Reading for pleasure is at a two decade low.
1/?
As we enter 2026, today kicks off the Year of Reading. We have so many plans that we are excited to share with you and can't wait to promote the joy of books.
Reading for pleasure is at a two decade low.
1/?
January 1, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Wishing you all a peaceful and Happy New Year!
As we enter 2026, today kicks off the Year of Reading. We have so many plans that we are excited to share with you and can't wait to promote the joy of books.
Reading for pleasure is at a two decade low.
1/?
As we enter 2026, today kicks off the Year of Reading. We have so many plans that we are excited to share with you and can't wait to promote the joy of books.
Reading for pleasure is at a two decade low.
1/?
These are the books I read in 2025 - my aim was 52. I couldn't have done it without my local library & the lovely people who send me books to review.
You'll notice lots of #kidlit and lots of graphic novels, lots of audiobooks and so much fluff.
Read what makes you happy in a way that works for you.
You'll notice lots of #kidlit and lots of graphic novels, lots of audiobooks and so much fluff.
Read what makes you happy in a way that works for you.
January 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM
These are the books I read in 2025 - my aim was 52. I couldn't have done it without my local library & the lovely people who send me books to review.
You'll notice lots of #kidlit and lots of graphic novels, lots of audiobooks and so much fluff.
Read what makes you happy in a way that works for you.
You'll notice lots of #kidlit and lots of graphic novels, lots of audiobooks and so much fluff.
Read what makes you happy in a way that works for you.
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It's the national year of reading in the uk in 2026. Instead of asking "why don't kids read any more", ask "how can I help them find the stories (and non fic) they will fall in love with". Less "get off my lawn whippersnappers" and more "come, sit on the lawn, here's a comic".
January 1, 2026 at 9:47 AM
It's the national year of reading in the uk in 2026. Instead of asking "why don't kids read any more", ask "how can I help them find the stories (and non fic) they will fall in love with". Less "get off my lawn whippersnappers" and more "come, sit on the lawn, here's a comic".
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A bookseller getting close to £1200 on her London Marathon fundraising. Can I get there by midnight?
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust
Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust
www.justgiving.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A bookseller getting close to £1200 on her London Marathon fundraising. Can I get there by midnight?
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
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Thank you all for your support this year and always ❤️
Wishing you all a peaceful and Happy New Year!
Wishing you all a peaceful and Happy New Year!
December 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thank you all for your support this year and always ❤️
Wishing you all a peaceful and Happy New Year!
Wishing you all a peaceful and Happy New Year!
Pink Pilled by Lois Shearing was excellent - a book about why women join the far right, even if it harms them. Very readable, and a great introduction to the topic. I would have liked more about the so called 'pro-life' and 'gender critical' lot, but I still learned lots.
Next: Braiding Sweetgrass
Next: Braiding Sweetgrass
December 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Pink Pilled by Lois Shearing was excellent - a book about why women join the far right, even if it harms them. Very readable, and a great introduction to the topic. I would have liked more about the so called 'pro-life' and 'gender critical' lot, but I still learned lots.
Next: Braiding Sweetgrass
Next: Braiding Sweetgrass
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Ok - first, everybody should buy and read this, it’s great. ALSO- if anyone who submitted for this anthology and didn’t make the stacked roster on here but you have a great story, send it our way! www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Lesbians In Space: Where No Man Has Gone Before
Peanut butter and chocolate. Cheese and wine. Sex and r…
www.goodreads.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ok - first, everybody should buy and read this, it’s great. ALSO- if anyone who submitted for this anthology and didn’t make the stacked roster on here but you have a great story, send it our way! www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold was gorgeous - perfect for anyone who cares about the climate but feels utterly helpless. We *can* all do something; it might not be rescuing a polar bear, but we can believe what children tell us & put the world at the centre of our decision-making.
Next: Pink Pilled
Next: Pink Pilled
December 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Last Bear by Hannah Gold was gorgeous - perfect for anyone who cares about the climate but feels utterly helpless. We *can* all do something; it might not be rescuing a polar bear, but we can believe what children tell us & put the world at the centre of our decision-making.
Next: Pink Pilled
Next: Pink Pilled
The Reading List was really good - A love-letter to libraries. I especially loved the relationship between Aleisha, the young library assistant and Mukesh, a pensioner getting into reading for the first time. I'd read most of the books referenced, so that was nice too.
Next: The Last Bear
Next: The Last Bear
December 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Reading List was really good - A love-letter to libraries. I especially loved the relationship between Aleisha, the young library assistant and Mukesh, a pensioner getting into reading for the first time. I'd read most of the books referenced, so that was nice too.
Next: The Last Bear
Next: The Last Bear
I am doing a shockingly bad job of staying off here, but I just wanted to shout about @bigthinkpublishing.bsky.social 's new anthology 'The Leaves Still Fallow'.
I'm in it!!
As the back says, 'every copy sold helps to support the work of TransActual and Mermaids'.
Magic Christmas present. 💪
I'm in it!!
As the back says, 'every copy sold helps to support the work of TransActual and Mermaids'.
Magic Christmas present. 💪
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I am doing a shockingly bad job of staying off here, but I just wanted to shout about @bigthinkpublishing.bsky.social 's new anthology 'The Leaves Still Fallow'.
I'm in it!!
As the back says, 'every copy sold helps to support the work of TransActual and Mermaids'.
Magic Christmas present. 💪
I'm in it!!
As the back says, 'every copy sold helps to support the work of TransActual and Mermaids'.
Magic Christmas present. 💪
I'm not really logged in - I just had to say 'Thank you' to the Carved in Stone team at @stoutstoat.co.uk
I got my book today and it is absolutely glorious, and I love it. The husband backed it for me when it was first announced and it was SO worth the wait.
The endpaper text was so needed today.🥹
I got my book today and it is absolutely glorious, and I love it. The husband backed it for me when it was first announced and it was SO worth the wait.
The endpaper text was so needed today.🥹
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I'm not really logged in - I just had to say 'Thank you' to the Carved in Stone team at @stoutstoat.co.uk
I got my book today and it is absolutely glorious, and I love it. The husband backed it for me when it was first announced and it was SO worth the wait.
The endpaper text was so needed today.🥹
I got my book today and it is absolutely glorious, and I love it. The husband backed it for me when it was first announced and it was SO worth the wait.
The endpaper text was so needed today.🥹
If you need me, and don't have contact details, you can find my email via my website (link in bio).
Until later friends, remember that books are the perfect gifts, that indie bookshops will give you amazing recommendations, and that alt text makes everyone's life easier.
Be kind to each other. ✌️
Until later friends, remember that books are the perfect gifts, that indie bookshops will give you amazing recommendations, and that alt text makes everyone's life easier.
Be kind to each other. ✌️
December 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
If you need me, and don't have contact details, you can find my email via my website (link in bio).
Until later friends, remember that books are the perfect gifts, that indie bookshops will give you amazing recommendations, and that alt text makes everyone's life easier.
Be kind to each other. ✌️
Until later friends, remember that books are the perfect gifts, that indie bookshops will give you amazing recommendations, and that alt text makes everyone's life easier.
Be kind to each other. ✌️