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The Sowell Collection holds the papers of some of the country's most prominent writers on the natural world. Endowment Donation: www.give.ttu.edu/sowell-2023 Blog: https://thesowellcollection.wordpress.com
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gonna be a good time, talking w with Christi:
Treasure Valley people, save the date of February 28 to see one of my favorite contemporary horror writers, @sgj.bsky.social, right here at the Boise Barnes & Noble!

Excited to chat with the author of NIGHT OF THE MANNEQUINS as part of his @tornightfire tour!

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January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Have a Happy Holiday and see you next year!

#sowellcollection #literature #community #nature #archive
December 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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As we near 2026, consider adding a new skill to your list of resolutions. Perhaps the banjo? The Southwest Music Archive includes a large selection of banjo instructional methods and books from the Paul Gene Meyer Collection. Visit us to practice your banjo skills!

#paulmeyer #banjo #music #SWMA
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Here's a little office cheer to brighten your day! Some of the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library faculty, staff, and students decorated their doors to ring in the holiday season.

#archives #southwestcollection #specialcollections #texastech #manuscripts #Holidays #happyholidays
December 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We are wrapping up the year and still processing! Here are some cool things found in the current collection being organized.

(Note: brown squiggles are runner up in the worst packaging contest.)

#sowellcollection #archives #archivist #literature #community #nature
December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Stephen Graham Jones: Night of the Mannequins - Macmillan Publishers
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December 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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@sgj.bsky.social is making stops in California, Utah, Idaho on his NIGHT OF THE MANNEQUINS tour in Feb! Get your tix now, and maybe pick up an official SGJ-themed t-shirt at threadsofdread.com for the big event!
us.macmillan.com/tours/stephe...
Stephen Graham Jones: Night of the Mannequins - Macmillan Publishers
us.macmillan.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's International Mountain Day! The Sowell Collection authors have been to summits all over the world, so they know a little bit about mountains.
#sowellcollection #internationalmountainday #mountains #literature #community #nature #archives
December 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Dec 23, 1927 - Marshall Ratliffe dressed as Santa Claus and robbed the First National Bank in Cisco, Texas. The heist resulted in a hostage situation, shootout, and one of the state's largest manhunts. #archives #southwestcollection #specialcollections #preservation #newspapers #santaclaus
December 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Honored:
2025 is almost at a close, which means it’s time to announce our 2025 Members’ Choice Finalists as voted on by the community! 🏆✨

#aardvarkbookclub #toooldforthis #americanrapture #bateaterandothernamesforcorazeng #whenthewolfcomeshome #awitchsguidetomagicalinnkeeping #thebuffalohunterhunter
December 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It's Christmas Card Day! Yes, we even keep all the holiday cards for our authors. Here are some interesting ones for this holiday season!
#sowellcollection #christmascardday #writers #holidaycards #literature #community #nature #cats
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Today’s the day for this one, from Open Road. openroadmedia.com/ebook/states...
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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It's time for this month's FRIDAY FAVORITES! One of our favorite things is decorating for the holidays! We wish you all a warm and festive season.

#archives #southwestcollection #specialcollections #texastech #manuscripts #history
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It's time for our 2025 Wrapped! Check out how our year has wrapped up.

#sowellcollection #2025wrapped #community #literature #nature #archives
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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wow, what an honor: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter's one of Spotify's best horror audiobooks of 2025—with some amazing writers/books. thanks, @simonaudio.bsky.social. open.spotify.com/playlist/37i...
Best Horror Audiobooks of 2025
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December 3, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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whoah, super cool to get this. thanks, all:
November 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Some Indigenous/First Nations science fiction, fantasy, and horror recs for your Wednesday!
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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We will be closed for the rest of the week starting tomorrow for Thanksgiving break.

We wish everyone safe travels and a restful holiday!
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month and this Friday is Native American Heritage Day! Let's celebrate Indigenous history and culture!

#sowellcollection #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamericanheritageday #literature #community #nature #archives
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Honor it made this far. Thanks, y’all:
Incredibly happy that Buffalo Hunter Hunter by @sgj.bsky.social has made it into the top 10 <3333
November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Wow, honored to have The Buffalo Hunter Hunter on NYT’s 100 Notable Books of 2025:
100 Notable Books of 2025
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November 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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hey, on there with @blacktopkid.bsky.social, Grady, @natcassidy.bsky.social and—and no way can I actually list all the books/writers. but NPR can, does. anyway/also: my first time to be listed alongside Seamus Heaney? who knew that was even in the offing. want to read that Anaconda one, too:
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
apps.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM