Kendra Winchester
@kdwinchester.bsky.social
Contributing Editor Book Riot | Founder @readappalachia.bsky.social | Formerly Reading Women | Forthcoming Appalachian Disability Anthology from UP of KY | she/her
The r-word is also showing up in some of the popular new fiction that I’m reading. 😤
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
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The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
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February 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The r-word is also showing up in some of the popular new fiction that I’m reading. 😤
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...
❄️ Snow Day ❄️
February 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
❄️ Snow Day ❄️
The world is a dumpster fire, but at least we have Corgis. 💙
January 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The world is a dumpster fire, but at least we have Corgis. 💙
Over on @bookriot.bsky.social, I wrote about Hilary Mantel's posthumous essay collection A MEMOIR OF MY FORMER SELF. She writes about a little bit of everything in these essays, but I found myself drawn to her pieces about living with endometriosis.
January 14, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Over on @bookriot.bsky.social, I wrote about Hilary Mantel's posthumous essay collection A MEMOIR OF MY FORMER SELF. She writes about a little bit of everything in these essays, but I found myself drawn to her pieces about living with endometriosis.
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Join us for an evening here at the bookshop with Hub City Writers Project's Winter Intensive instructors, Emma Copley Eisenberg and Martha Park. Both authors will read and sign their books. This event is open to the public. RSVP via our Eventbrite!
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January 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Join us for an evening here at the bookshop with Hub City Writers Project's Winter Intensive instructors, Emma Copley Eisenberg and Martha Park. Both authors will read and sign their books. This event is open to the public. RSVP via our Eventbrite!
www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-si...
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Dylan couldn’t be more excited for his most anticipated book of the year. A huge thank you to @groveatlantic.bsky.social for sending him this delightful book mail. 📖
January 12, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Dylan couldn’t be more excited for his most anticipated book of the year. A huge thank you to @groveatlantic.bsky.social for sending him this delightful book mail. 📖
Happy Sunday from Gwenllian!
January 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Happy Sunday from Gwenllian!
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Perfect Friday for rainy day reading. 🌧️
January 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Perfect Friday for rainy day reading. 🌧️
Happy Friday my Corg librarian and his useless intern 🤓
January 9, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Happy Friday my Corg librarian and his useless intern 🤓
Gwen insisted she model for some book photos.
January 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Gwen insisted she model for some book photos.
First book of the year! Can’t wait to read the latest novel from one of my favorite authors.
January 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM
First book of the year! Can’t wait to read the latest novel from one of my favorite authors.
January 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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In the 2025 season finale of the podcast, @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks with @silashouse.bsky.social about his debut poetry collection ALL THESE GHOSTS and his debut murder mystery DEAD MAN BLUES. Have a listen! 🎧
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-52-s...
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Ep. 52 | Silas House — Read Appalachia
Kendra Winchester talks to Silas House, the former Poet Laureate of Kentucky and author of Dead Man Blues and All These Ghosts .
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December 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In the 2025 season finale of the podcast, @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks with @silashouse.bsky.social about his debut poetry collection ALL THESE GHOSTS and his debut murder mystery DEAD MAN BLUES. Have a listen! 🎧
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-52-s...
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-52-s...
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
In today’s episode @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to @upfromsumdirt.bsky.social about his new poetry collection THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN’S WIFE. Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-51-u...
In today’s episode @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to @upfromsumdirt.bsky.social about his new poetry collection THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN’S WIFE. Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-51-u...
Ep. 51 | Poetry Corner: upfromsumdirt — Read Appalachia
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by upfromsumdirt.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
In today’s episode @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to @upfromsumdirt.bsky.social about his new poetry collection THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN’S WIFE. Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-51-u...
In today’s episode @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to @upfromsumdirt.bsky.social about his new poetry collection THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN’S WIFE. Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-51-u...
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE! @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to Denton Loving about his new poetry collection FELLER. Plus, Denton reads several poems from the collection. Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-50-d...
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-50-d...
Ep. 50 | Poetry Corner: Denton Loving — Read Appalachia
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Denton Loving.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE! @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to Denton Loving about his new poetry collection FELLER. Plus, Denton reads several poems from the collection. Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-50-d...
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-50-d...
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This is one of my podcast favorites. Both because @kdwinchester.bsky.social is a good friend and because I love how she promotes Appalachian stories and poetry. And this episode with @noahsoltau.bsky.social of @redbranchreview.bsky.social was especially enjoyable!
Ep. 49 | The Red Branch Review ft Noah Soltau
Podcast Episode · Read Appalachia · 11/08/2025 · 43m
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November 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This is one of my podcast favorites. Both because @kdwinchester.bsky.social is a good friend and because I love how she promotes Appalachian stories and poetry. And this episode with @noahsoltau.bsky.social of @redbranchreview.bsky.social was especially enjoyable!
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ICYMI, @bookriot.bsky.social READ OR DEAD podcast is launching a book club & FIEND is going to be its inaugural read! Thank you @kdwinchester.bsky.social & @kt-librarylady.bsky.social Lmk if there's anything I can do to help!
September 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
ICYMI, @bookriot.bsky.social READ OR DEAD podcast is launching a book club & FIEND is going to be its inaugural read! Thank you @kdwinchester.bsky.social & @kt-librarylady.bsky.social Lmk if there's anything I can do to help!
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Dylan adores his library. 📚
May 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Dylan adores his library. 📚
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From South Arts: that they terminated ArtsHERE, one of the most substantial nonmatching grants I've ever seen. Millions of dollars stripped from orgs who were already depending on it.
Call your reps & tell them to restore the (broad bipartisan!) commitment to funding the NEA in next year’s budget.
Call your reps & tell them to restore the (broad bipartisan!) commitment to funding the NEA in next year’s budget.
May 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
From South Arts: that they terminated ArtsHERE, one of the most substantial nonmatching grants I've ever seen. Millions of dollars stripped from orgs who were already depending on it.
Call your reps & tell them to restore the (broad bipartisan!) commitment to funding the NEA in next year’s budget.
Call your reps & tell them to restore the (broad bipartisan!) commitment to funding the NEA in next year’s budget.
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NEW EPISODE!
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Raye Hendrix.
Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-38-p...
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Raye Hendrix.
Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-38-p...
May 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
NEW EPISODE!
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Raye Hendrix.
Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-38-p...
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Raye Hendrix.
Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-38-p...
Love hosting poetry corner. Poets, in general, def deserve more love.
NEW EPISODE!
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Jim Minick.
Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-37-p...
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Jim Minick.
Have a listen!
www.readappalachia.com/blog/ep-37-p...
April 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Love hosting poetry corner. Poets, in general, def deserve more love.