Jacob
@jacobaugust.bsky.social
Books and stuff. Unambitious writer and cynical Wisconsinite. Vaguely queer. Not good at bios.
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Jacob
@jacobaugust.bsky.social
· Jul 24
What Dan Read 1962-2025
docs.google.com
Update: Decided on a spreadsheet instead.
This is a Google Docs spreadsheet transcribing all 100+ pages of Dan Pelzer's reading list "What Dan Read, 1962-2025." Feel free to contribute so I don't have to do the entire list myself!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
This is a Google Docs spreadsheet transcribing all 100+ pages of Dan Pelzer's reading list "What Dan Read, 1962-2025." Feel free to contribute so I don't have to do the entire list myself!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Remember six days ago when we were all pretty jazzed about Democrats again? Good times.
November 10, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Remember six days ago when we were all pretty jazzed about Democrats again? Good times.
Funny how every big legislative fight I can remember since Harry Reid retired has gone “Republicans threatened to burn down entire country but Chuck Schumer convinced them to only burn down a little of it this time, with concessions that they’ll hand over their unused matches at some future date.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Funny how every big legislative fight I can remember since Harry Reid retired has gone “Republicans threatened to burn down entire country but Chuck Schumer convinced them to only burn down a little of it this time, with concessions that they’ll hand over their unused matches at some future date.”
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Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Cowards die many times before their deaths,
The valiant never taste of death but once.
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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*deep breath*
Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 y
Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 y
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
*deep breath*
Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 y
Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 years ago is a welcome sign of progress. Young people’s ignorance of how homophobic American society was 30 y
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
Mamdani is going to implement Schar Law, ensuring that people with Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity have access to delicious and (one hopes) affordable gluten-free food options.
Mamdani is going to implement Shar Law. Everyone will have to bow down to the Mistress of the Night, the Lady of Loss, and devote themselves to bringing about a darkness that will smother her hated foe and sister Selûne
Mamdani is going to implement My Sharona law. Everyone will have to create songs with undeniable rock beats.
November 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Mamdani is going to implement Schar Law, ensuring that people with Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity have access to delicious and (one hopes) affordable gluten-free food options.
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“Curses throttle thee!” yelled Ahab.
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
“Curses throttle thee!” yelled Ahab.
November Novella #1: Nothing but the Rain by Naomi Salman (2023)
Wet epistolary horror.
#NovellasinNovember
Wet epistolary horror.
#NovellasinNovember
November 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
November Novella #1: Nothing but the Rain by Naomi Salman (2023)
Wet epistolary horror.
#NovellasinNovember
Wet epistolary horror.
#NovellasinNovember
It's so sad Jake Tapper isn't alive to see this.
photos of Trump sleeping through yesterday's Oval Office event via Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It's so sad Jake Tapper isn't alive to see this.
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Books will turn you on.
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Books will turn you on.
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He saw God’s foot upon the treadle of the loom
November 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
He saw God’s foot upon the treadle of the loom
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"The World According to John Irving" | 'The New York Times' www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/s...
The World According to John Irving
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
"The World According to John Irving" | 'The New York Times' www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/s...
Can’t wait for the Times to announce its move to Florida.
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Zohran Mamdani, “who campaigned on sweeping promises, can build a more positive legacy by focusing on tangible accomplishments,” the editorial board writes.
Zohran Mamdani, “who campaigned on sweeping promises, can build a more positive legacy by focusing on tangible accomplishments,” the editorial board writes.
Opinion | Six Ways Zohran Mamdani Can Improve New York City
Mamdani, who campaigned on sweeping promises, can build a positive legacy by focusing on tangible accomplishments.
nyti.ms
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Can’t wait for the Times to announce its move to Florida.
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One hilarious thing you can’t forget in all of this: Trump cut some back door deal with Adams to make him drop out, and is now just stuck with the guy in whatever fake role he’s about to get in the White House AND Zohran STILL won.
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
One hilarious thing you can’t forget in all of this: Trump cut some back door deal with Adams to make him drop out, and is now just stuck with the guy in whatever fake role he’s about to get in the White House AND Zohran STILL won.
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AND Dick Cheney died.
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
AND Dick Cheney died.
I was born in Bucks Co. (my family fled PA and moved to WI when I was a kid, so I didn't live there for long), and it seemed like every time it made the news in the last 10-ish years was for something shameful, so I'm glad to see the tide is starting to turn.
November 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I was born in Bucks Co. (my family fled PA and moved to WI when I was a kid, so I didn't live there for long), and it seemed like every time it made the news in the last 10-ish years was for something shameful, so I'm glad to see the tide is starting to turn.
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A short life to them, and a jolly death.
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A short life to them, and a jolly death.
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I'm mad. Please put in the newspaper that I'm mad.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I'm mad. Please put in the newspaper that I'm mad.