Ananda Lima
@anandalima.bsky.social
Author of CRAFT: STORIES I WROTE FOR THE DEVIL forthcoming @torbooks in 2024 (available for pre-order)
& MOTHER/LAND (Black Lawrence Press)
Rep: Sarah Bowlin (Aevitas)
Work in the American Poetry Review, Poets.org, Kenyon Review Online, Gulf Coast +
& MOTHER/LAND (Black Lawrence Press)
Rep: Sarah Bowlin (Aevitas)
Work in the American Poetry Review, Poets.org, Kenyon Review Online, Gulf Coast +
Thank you!
#DEAL ALERT! One clickers unite because CRAFT: STORIES I WROTE FOR THE DEVIL @anandalima.bsky.social is on #sale on #Kindle for the month!
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Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil
Strange, intimate, haunted, and hungry—Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil is an intoxicating and surreal fiction debut by award-winning author Ananda Lima.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Now listening:
Craft Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social
I could tell in the first few minutes that I'm going to love it.
And I kinda like the Devil. He's cool in here.
So far.
Craft Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima @anandalima.bsky.social
I could tell in the first few minutes that I'm going to love it.
And I kinda like the Devil. He's cool in here.
So far.
October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thank you so much!
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As a social movement scholar, the protests were important for their size and for how many sites participated but also because they are part of a trajectory of participation of millions. A 🧵:
October 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As a social movement scholar, the protests were important for their size and for how many sites participated but also because they are part of a trajectory of participation of millions. A 🧵:
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Grateful for the last word in today's newsletter from @hcrichardson.bsky.social. Protests are important because the give people the opportunity to expand their threshold for risk and to trust that people share their values.
October 20, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Grateful for the last word in today's newsletter from @hcrichardson.bsky.social. Protests are important because the give people the opportunity to expand their threshold for risk and to trust that people share their values.
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Stop by Books are Magic Montague for a free panel conversation and Q&A with authors Emily Everett, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Annell López (@annelllopez.bsky.social), and Ananda Lima (@anandalima.bsky.social) on September 19th as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival (@bkbookfest.bsky.social)! RSVP below!
In-Store: 15 Years of The Common w/ Emily Everett, Ananda Lima, and more!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2025 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT
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August 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Stop by Books are Magic Montague for a free panel conversation and Q&A with authors Emily Everett, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Annell López (@annelllopez.bsky.social), and Ananda Lima (@anandalima.bsky.social) on September 19th as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival (@bkbookfest.bsky.social)! RSVP below!
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The #StoryBoardFest25 Fellows Reading at the packed @roscoebooks.bsky.social earlier this month was such a lovely event. I had a blast sharing, as you can tell. To my fellow Fellows, I'm in awe to be in your company. (Thank you to @anandalima.bsky.social for the photos.) ✨🙏🏼❤️
August 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The #StoryBoardFest25 Fellows Reading at the packed @roscoebooks.bsky.social earlier this month was such a lovely event. I had a blast sharing, as you can tell. To my fellow Fellows, I'm in awe to be in your company. (Thank you to @anandalima.bsky.social for the photos.) ✨🙏🏼❤️
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Join @carolinehagood.bsky.social and @anandalima.bsky.social as they celebrate the release of GOBLIN MODE by Caroline this Friday at 7pm EDT at Books Are Magic with a book discussion and signing!
Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y
@susanschulman.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Join @carolinehagood.bsky.social and @anandalima.bsky.social as they celebrate the release of GOBLIN MODE by Caroline this Friday at 7pm EDT at Books Are Magic with a book discussion and signing!
Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y
@susanschulman.bsky.social
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Happy First Line Friday! We love a book that’s in on the secret. Take a look at these meta introductory lines by Jason Mott, @anandalima.bsky.social, @thelincoln.bsky.social, and @nnedi.bsky.social. These authors are joining us for Festival Day on September 21st!
August 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Happy First Line Friday! We love a book that’s in on the secret. Take a look at these meta introductory lines by Jason Mott, @anandalima.bsky.social, @thelincoln.bsky.social, and @nnedi.bsky.social. These authors are joining us for Festival Day on September 21st!
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I considered writing a long carefully constructed argument laying out the harms and limitations of AI, but instead I wrote about being a hater. Only humans can be haters.
I Am An AI Hater
I am an AI hater. This is considered rude, but I do not care, because I am a hater.
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August 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I considered writing a long carefully constructed argument laying out the harms and limitations of AI, but instead I wrote about being a hater. Only humans can be haters.
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According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois.
And yet Trump is sending troops here.
One week now! Cannot wait to celebrate this amazing book by an amazing writer!
There are just 2 WEEKS until the release of GOBLIN MODE by @carolinehagood.bsky.social, and on 9/5, Caroline will be celebrating the release at Books Are Magic with @anandalima.bsky.social starting at 7pm EDT!
Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y
Learn more about the event and how to register here: buff.ly/ibRV28y
August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
One week now! Cannot wait to celebrate this amazing book by an amazing writer!
Cannot wait for this!
Stop by Books are Magic Montague for a free panel conversation and Q&A with authors Emily Everett, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Annell López (@annelllopez.bsky.social), and Ananda Lima (@anandalima.bsky.social) on September 19th as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival (@bkbookfest.bsky.social)! RSVP below!
In-Store: 15 Years of The Common w/ Emily Everett, Ananda Lima, and more!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2025 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT
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August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Cannot wait for this!
I love The Common and I'm so happy I get to celebrate with this amazing line up!
Join us for a free panel conversation and Q&A with amazing authors Emily Everett, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Annell López (@annelllopez.bsky.social), and Ananda Lima (@anandalima.bsky.social) on September 19th as part of the Brooklyn Book Festival (@bkbookfest.bsky.social)! RSVP at the link below!
In-Store: 15 Years of The Common w/ Emily Everett, Ananda Lima, and more!
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL 2025 BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL BOOKEND EVENT
buff.ly
August 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I love The Common and I'm so happy I get to celebrate with this amazing line up!
Join us tonight at @roscoebooks.bsky.social !
ANOTHER NEW EVENT ALERT 😀: On Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm CT, please join us at @roscoebooks.bsky.social (2142 W. Roscoe St.) at 6:30 pm CT for our StoryBoard Fellows Reading. Hear each of our esteemed StoryBoard Fellows read work. This is a free event and no need to register.
August 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us tonight at @roscoebooks.bsky.social !
Tonight!
Chicago friends! This is tomorrow -- and you're invited. Come hear these seven brilliant writers read, live at our store.
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ANOTHER NEW EVENT ALERT 😀: On Thursday, August 14 at 6:30 pm CT, please join us at @roscoebooks.bsky.social (2142 W. Roscoe St.) at 6:30 pm CT for our StoryBoard Fellows Reading. Hear each of our esteemed StoryBoard Fellows read work. This is a free event and no need to register.
August 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tonight!
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Happy StoryBoard Conference & Festival Week!!!
August 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy StoryBoard Conference & Festival Week!!!
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Seriously, this is your sign to devote the weekend to your writing! 🪧 👈
We're just FOUR days away from this year's StoryBoard Festival at the Newberry Library. Tickets (though not many!) still remain. Get yours today, and join us for two days of classes, panels, social events, and fun.
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StoryBoard Festival - StoryStudio Chicago
The StoryBoard Festival will be in-person at the Newberry Library on August 16 & 17, 2025. Tickets on sale now.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Seriously, this is your sign to devote the weekend to your writing! 🪧 👈
Thank you so much! So lovely to see you! ♥️🙏
Great seeing @anandalima.bsky.social read and talk at Secret World Books! Buy her book Craft! Also, hi Gayle!
www.anandalima.com/craft-2/
www.anandalima.com/craft-2/
August 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Thank you so much! So lovely to see you! ♥️🙏
Nashville friends! Head out to @parnassusbooks.bsky.social to see amazing @raforall.bsky.social +@rachelharrison.bsky.social and @almakatsu.bsky.social !!!🎇
So excited for this to be my first book event. The fact that my friends & contributors @rachelharrison.bsky.social & @almakatsu.bsky.social can join me to celebrate their new books as well is even better. @sagapressbooks.bsky.social
Nashville's big end-of-summer lit event is at @parnassusbooks.bsky.social 9/18 as @almakatsu.bsky.social & @rachelharrison.bsky.social join superstar librarian Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social for a conversation on her new book WHY I LOVE HORROR! RSVP below!
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July 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nashville friends! Head out to @parnassusbooks.bsky.social to see amazing @raforall.bsky.social +@rachelharrison.bsky.social and @almakatsu.bsky.social !!!🎇
Thank you so much (and I love this review so much)
@anandalima.bsky.social's terrific book CRAFT: STORIES I WROTE FOR THE DEVIL is out in paperback this week. Have you read it yet? YOU SHOULD!!!
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Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil, by Ananda Lima: Wow. Just Wow.
Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil(out today!) is unlike anything I've ever read.
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June 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Thank you so much (and I love this review so much)
Thank you so much amazing @klagodzki.bsky.social ❤️🙏
Check out the new paperback from @anandalima.bsky.social Craft is fantastic! #booksky
Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!
June 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thank you so much amazing @klagodzki.bsky.social ❤️🙏
Thank you so so much! 🖤🖤🖤
i really liked this book, you should read it
Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!
June 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thank you so so much! 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you so much, @gregzimmerman.bsky.social ❤️🙏❤️
Happy paperback day!!! If you haven't yet read CRAFT -- honestly one of my favorite books of last year -- NOW IS THE TIME!!!
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Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!
June 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Thank you so much, @gregzimmerman.bsky.social ❤️🙏❤️
Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!
June 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Yay! Yay! Yay! It's paperback day! Today Craft is officially out in paperback! (Almost) The same cover I love (can you spot the difference?), snazzy new orange spine... plus more travel and wallet friendly. I love it so much! 😍🧡🎉 Get one for yourself, loved one, secret crush and frenemies today!