Ruben Reyes Jr.
@rubenwrites.bsky.social
writer in Queens
I wrote the books THERE IS A RIO GRANDE IN HEAVEN (2024) and ARCHIVE OF UNKNOWN UNIVERSES (2025)
I wrote the books THERE IS A RIO GRANDE IN HEAVEN (2024) and ARCHIVE OF UNKNOWN UNIVERSES (2025)
im not a swiftie until Mine is playing, then all bets are off
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
im not a swiftie until Mine is playing, then all bets are off
absolutely losing my mind at all the typos in the Epstein files
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
absolutely losing my mind at all the typos in the Epstein files
austin tx is buying fairy lights like there‘s bout to be a shortage
November 8, 2025 at 3:47 AM
austin tx is buying fairy lights like there‘s bout to be a shortage
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On this beautiful morning in Astoria, I cast my ballot for our city and our future.
I hope you will too.
I hope you will too.
November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
On this beautiful morning in Astoria, I cast my ballot for our city and our future.
I hope you will too.
I hope you will too.
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Cuomo Announces Plan To Govern New York City As Independent https://theonion.com/cuomo-announces-plan-to-govern-new-york-city-as-independent/
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Cuomo Announces Plan To Govern New York City As Independent https://theonion.com/cuomo-announces-plan-to-govern-new-york-city-as-independent/
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Guy Excited About Party Studying Up On History Of Parties https://theonion.com/guy-excited-about-party-studying-up-on-history-of-parti-1819571895/
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Guy Excited About Party Studying Up On History Of Parties https://theonion.com/guy-excited-about-party-studying-up-on-history-of-parti-1819571895/
some of yall: I would NEVER vote for someone willing to be a politician…..
October 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
some of yall: I would NEVER vote for someone willing to be a politician…..
had an amazing podcast idea. yet again. thank god I dont have a recording studio
October 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
had an amazing podcast idea. yet again. thank god I dont have a recording studio
not to be that girl but I do think 10 mins in nature has fixed my soul and life completely
October 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
not to be that girl but I do think 10 mins in nature has fixed my soul and life completely
who wants 2 pay me 2 write about the coco fusco retrospective in nyc
October 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
who wants 2 pay me 2 write about the coco fusco retrospective in nyc
I hope people realize I’m an equal opportunity mispronouncer, I don’t know how to pronounce anyone’s name
October 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I hope people realize I’m an equal opportunity mispronouncer, I don’t know how to pronounce anyone’s name
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It's official: MY BAD: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF THE QUEER 90S AND BEYOND has a cover! I love how the yellow feels like a run over hazard sign, and the mixtape is perhaps my personal 90s icon. As for those sexy statues? You'll have to read it to find out...
October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It's official: MY BAD: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF THE QUEER 90S AND BEYOND has a cover! I love how the yellow feels like a run over hazard sign, and the mixtape is perhaps my personal 90s icon. As for those sexy statues? You'll have to read it to find out...
this place feels like old skool twitter in that no one can hear me as i project my deepest truest dumbest thoughts into the void
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
this place feels like old skool twitter in that no one can hear me as i project my deepest truest dumbest thoughts into the void
I respect Ezra Klein but i think he wants to us to intellectualize ourselves out of violence
October 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I respect Ezra Klein but i think he wants to us to intellectualize ourselves out of violence
Diet Pepsi by Addison Rae playing at the Indonesian restaurant in Queens… nyc is so back baby
October 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Diet Pepsi by Addison Rae playing at the Indonesian restaurant in Queens… nyc is so back baby
unbreak my heart, Latin gay club version…. now that’s high art
August 16, 2025 at 5:20 AM
unbreak my heart, Latin gay club version…. now that’s high art
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My forthcoming book A COUNTRY OF THEIR OWN: AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE PROMISE OF ANTEBELLUM LATIN AMERICA has a home! I am thrilled to be publishing with BASIC BOOKS and the supremely brilliant @rubenwrites.bsky.social and can’t wait to share with the world soon! Vamos!!!!!
August 4, 2025 at 5:16 PM
My forthcoming book A COUNTRY OF THEIR OWN: AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE PROMISE OF ANTEBELLUM LATIN AMERICA has a home! I am thrilled to be publishing with BASIC BOOKS and the supremely brilliant @rubenwrites.bsky.social and can’t wait to share with the world soon! Vamos!!!!!
there is a competition taking place in NYC and it’s called Who Can Wear The Smallest Glasses
August 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
there is a competition taking place in NYC and it’s called Who Can Wear The Smallest Glasses
mo'nique winning the oscar for best supporting actress is pop culture history
July 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
mo'nique winning the oscar for best supporting actress is pop culture history
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Pedro Pascal: Ooooh Wanna Kiss Kiss Kiss! Mwah Mwah! Smoochie Smoochie!
July 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Pedro Pascal: Ooooh Wanna Kiss Kiss Kiss! Mwah Mwah! Smoochie Smoochie!
& again I ask the eternal question: why does the raising canes in Times Square have a DJ
July 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
& again I ask the eternal question: why does the raising canes in Times Square have a DJ
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Ditmas Lit is on Wed. 7/23 at The Urbane Arts Club! We’re excited to welcome Belle Ling, Heather McCalden, @rubenwrites.bsky.social & Anthony Thomas Lombardi! RSVP here: www.urbanebrooklyn.com/event-detail...
July 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Ditmas Lit is on Wed. 7/23 at The Urbane Arts Club! We’re excited to welcome Belle Ling, Heather McCalden, @rubenwrites.bsky.social & Anthony Thomas Lombardi! RSVP here: www.urbanebrooklyn.com/event-detail...
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#ArchiveofUnknownUniverses by @RubenWrites is featured in yesterday's #newbooks wrap on youtube!
watch here: youtu.be/AtQmgO83bog
buy the books here: bookshop.org/lists/n...
All links in bio!
watch here: youtu.be/AtQmgO83bog
buy the books here: bookshop.org/lists/n...
All links in bio!
July 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#ArchiveofUnknownUniverses by @RubenWrites is featured in yesterday's #newbooks wrap on youtube!
watch here: youtu.be/AtQmgO83bog
buy the books here: bookshop.org/lists/n...
All links in bio!
watch here: youtu.be/AtQmgO83bog
buy the books here: bookshop.org/lists/n...
All links in bio!
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I reviewed @rubenwrites.bsky.social's magnificent debut novel, "Archive of Unknown Universes," where he sends his characters on an adventure through a quasi-multiverse to explore alternate outcomes of El Salvador’s 1972-92 civil war.
The Novels We’re Reading in July
From a Salvadoran multiverse to queer life in contemporary Nigeria.
foreignpolicy.com
July 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I reviewed @rubenwrites.bsky.social's magnificent debut novel, "Archive of Unknown Universes," where he sends his characters on an adventure through a quasi-multiverse to explore alternate outcomes of El Salvador’s 1972-92 civil war.
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Your first look at this week's 20% off new release book picks, four fiction, four nonfiction. You don't have to support Jeff Bezos to get discounts on hot new books. Come to us: theliteratelizard.com/front-page-b...
Titles/authors in alt-text.
Authors and publishers on Bluesky in comment 🧵
#Booksky
Titles/authors in alt-text.
Authors and publishers on Bluesky in comment 🧵
#Booksky
June 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Your first look at this week's 20% off new release book picks, four fiction, four nonfiction. You don't have to support Jeff Bezos to get discounts on hot new books. Come to us: theliteratelizard.com/front-page-b...
Titles/authors in alt-text.
Authors and publishers on Bluesky in comment 🧵
#Booksky
Titles/authors in alt-text.
Authors and publishers on Bluesky in comment 🧵
#Booksky