Jim Stokes
@jimstokes.bsky.social
#ConstantReader Science Fiction & Fantasy. Board trustee (Spring Lake Public Library, VNAHG of NJ). USNA alumni. IBM retiree. Nosce te ipsum.
Made a run today out to #SecondTimeBooks in Rancocas Woods, NJ. Result? This nice #bookhaul of vintage SF reading. #booksky
January 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Made a run today out to #SecondTimeBooks in Rancocas Woods, NJ. Result? This nice #bookhaul of vintage SF reading. #booksky
Who else up waiting for the #ChickenMan
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Who else up waiting for the #ChickenMan
yesterday, I carved out a nice chunk of time for crafting
pics: each book and its associated / crafted #booknote
Songmaster by Orcon Scott Card
Wild Talent by Wilson Tucker
The Whole Man by John Brunner
pics: each book and its associated / crafted #booknote
Songmaster by Orcon Scott Card
Wild Talent by Wilson Tucker
The Whole Man by John Brunner
January 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM
yesterday, I carved out a nice chunk of time for crafting
pics: each book and its associated / crafted #booknote
Songmaster by Orcon Scott Card
Wild Talent by Wilson Tucker
The Whole Man by John Brunner
pics: each book and its associated / crafted #booknote
Songmaster by Orcon Scott Card
Wild Talent by Wilson Tucker
The Whole Man by John Brunner
#purplehaze taken by me, with my iPhone ("... a galaxy that wasn't")
January 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM
#purplehaze taken by me, with my iPhone ("... a galaxy that wasn't")
Overhear at the dentist office, lady saying "supposebly."
English is so fluid.
English is so fluid.
January 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Overhear at the dentist office, lady saying "supposebly."
English is so fluid.
English is so fluid.
One of those "gentle" days.
January 18, 2026 at 6:38 PM
One of those "gentle" days.
This book review acknowledges that it's time to rebuild (ourselves and the world).
The Broken Lands by Fred Saberhagen. 1968, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
Who rides an atomic "Elephant" dates not dismount!
The Broken Lands by Fred Saberhagen. 1968, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
Who rides an atomic "Elephant" dates not dismount!
January 18, 2026 at 5:51 PM
This book review acknowledges that it's time to rebuild (ourselves and the world).
The Broken Lands by Fred Saberhagen. 1968, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
Who rides an atomic "Elephant" dates not dismount!
The Broken Lands by Fred Saberhagen. 1968, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
Who rides an atomic "Elephant" dates not dismount!
Skot out here jumping (head first) back into the book review zone.
New Dreams This Morning edited by James Blish. 1966, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
New Dreams This Morning edited by James Blish. 1966, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
January 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Skot out here jumping (head first) back into the book review zone.
New Dreams This Morning edited by James Blish. 1966, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
New Dreams This Morning edited by James Blish. 1966, cover art by Richard Powers. #booksky
out back of The Montague Bookmill (Mass)
January 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
out back of The Montague Bookmill (Mass)
It can be confusing
January 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM
It can be confusing
Doc Savage will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
January 17, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Doc Savage will return in AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY
January 16, 2026 at 8:48 PM
This artistic book review is ... *chef's kiss! ( I really dig the great work by Minty!!)
Badge of Infamy by Lester del Ray. 1976, cover art by Richard Weaver. #booksky
Badge of Infamy by Lester del Ray. 1976, cover art by Richard Weaver. #booksky
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 AM
This artistic book review is ... *chef's kiss! ( I really dig the great work by Minty!!)
Badge of Infamy by Lester del Ray. 1976, cover art by Richard Weaver. #booksky
Badge of Infamy by Lester del Ray. 1976, cover art by Richard Weaver. #booksky
parking lot larking - another find this morning while out and about
#AmericansAreThirsty
#AmericansAreThirsty
January 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
parking lot larking - another find this morning while out and about
#AmericansAreThirsty
#AmericansAreThirsty
Perfect duo (imo) for #BookologyThursday - this classic pair by Christopher Morley. 1945, illustrated by Douglas Gorsline. Parnassus on Wheels & The Haunted Bookshop. #booksky
January 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Perfect duo (imo) for #BookologyThursday - this classic pair by Christopher Morley. 1945, illustrated by Douglas Gorsline. Parnassus on Wheels & The Haunted Bookshop. #booksky
For a few hours yesterday, there was a small satellite symbol and SOS at top right of my smart phone.
I thought maybe 31/Atlas was trying to reach me for an appointment, or maybe ET was phoning home... nope, #verizonoutage
I thought maybe 31/Atlas was trying to reach me for an appointment, or maybe ET was phoning home... nope, #verizonoutage
January 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
For a few hours yesterday, there was a small satellite symbol and SOS at top right of my smart phone.
I thought maybe 31/Atlas was trying to reach me for an appointment, or maybe ET was phoning home... nope, #verizonoutage
I thought maybe 31/Atlas was trying to reach me for an appointment, or maybe ET was phoning home... nope, #verizonoutage
Spent a little time just "being present" during a couple of stops recently - parking lot larking for discarded bottle caps. #AmericansAreThirsty
January 15, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Spent a little time just "being present" during a couple of stops recently - parking lot larking for discarded bottle caps. #AmericansAreThirsty
Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.
Introducing my frankenstein vehicle, proudly used by no armies anywhere in the world.
January 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Introducing my frankenstein vehicle, proudly used by no armies anywhere in the world.