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Caitlin Butcher
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Esquire, book lover, Michigander 🐞
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Happy #weneeddiversebooks Day!!! Here are just a few of my favorite diverse books to celebrate. I started my diverse reading journey a few years ago now, and I'm SO thankful I did. I have read so many stories that have changed my life forever!!
The photo is a collage of book covers. The books include: A Psalm for the Wild-Built, the Firekeeper’s daughter, Legendborn, she who became the Sun, you should see me in a crown, priory of the Orange tree, a memory called empire, and we hunt the flame The photo is a collage of book covers. The books include: I kissed Shara wheeler, Take a hint Dani Brown, Pet, To shape a dragon’s breath, six crimson cranes, between the world and me, Heartstopper, and I’m still here.
April 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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My right pocket vs my left pocket 👖👛🐮🗝️🌈🎧📖

The crocheted cow is from @ crosheaco on Instagram!! 🐮🩷

#booksky #bookaesthetic #bookreviewer #bookblogger
The picture is a pair of blue jeans with various items on one of the legs. The items include sol de janerio perfume and lotion, my keys, two gold rings, a pair of gold earrings, a rainbow AirPod case, glossier lipstick, a pink scrunchie, a coach wallet with a library card sticking out of it, and a crocheted cow stuffed animal. The picture is a pair of blue jeans with various books on one of the legs. The books include, from left to right and top to bottom, Legendborn, The Anthropocene Reviewed, She Who Became the Sun, Deep End, and The Fifth Season.
March 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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#transrightsreadthon #trr2025 read! 🏳️‍⚧️
The Empress of Salt and Fortune: 4.25/5 stars 🐇🧂🔮🎱🌙💫
In this short yet powerful novella, a cleric visits the site of the last Empress’s place of exile to uncover long-hidden secrets of the monarchy. This novella works so well, I will definitely read book 2!
The background of the photo is a pink and blue gradient. At the center, there is a Polaroid photo of the book “The Empress of Salt and Fortune” in front of a bookshelf. To the top left of the Polaroid photo there are two stars, colored pink and blue. To the bottom right, there is a pink and blue graphic of a leaping rabbit.
March 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Last one:
The photo includes a picture of Ms. Casey from the tv show Severance. The photo of Ms. Casey looks as though it’s on a retro TV screen. Below her picture, the text reads “Your outie doesn’t judge other readers based on their genre preference or how many books they read a year.”
March 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Please enjoy each affirmation equally. Tendered for your viewing contentment by your very own lexicon collective inhabitant.

#booksky #severanceappletv #severance #mscasey
The photo includes a picture of Ms. Casey from the tv show Severance. The photo of Ms. Casey looks as though it’s on a retro TV screen. Below her picture, the text reads “Your outie supports public libraries and regularly uses them.” The photo includes a picture of Ms. Casey from the tv show Severance. The photo of Ms. Casey looks as though it’s on a retro TV screen. Below her picture, the text reads “Your outie knows that audiobooks count as reading.” The photo includes a picture of Ms. Casey from the tv show Severance. The photo of Ms. Casey looks as though it’s on a retro TV screen. Below her picture, the text reads “Your outie reads books by BIPOC and LGBTQIA2* authors year-round, not depending on the month.” The photo includes a picture of Ms. Casey from the tv show Severance. The photo of Ms. Casey looks as though it’s on a retro TV screen. Below her picture, the text reads “Your outie strongly opposes book bans.”
March 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood: the average reading experience as told by Google searches 😌

#booksky #deepend #alihazelwood
In the background, there is a photo of a pool with aqua water. Front and center, there is a graphic that looks like a web search, reading in large print at the top: “Deep End by Ali Hazelwood.” Below, there are a number of questions next to symbols meant to denote a previous web search. In top to bottom order, the text reads: “how often do divers get concussions,” “what’s pony play (non-judgmental),” “inward dive video,” “is Lukas Blomqvist real” “pools near me” “how to start diving beginners” “why isn’t Lukas Blomqvist real.”
March 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Deep End by Ali Hazelwood: 5/5 stars ⭐️

This book was SO much fun and the first read in a long time I’ve been fully enthralled with; I’m talking staying up late, thinking about it at work, reading every free moment I can enthralled. I’m excited for more Ali Hazelwood books like this one ;) #booksky
The photo is a collage, with the majority of the photo being the book “Deep End” being held on a teal or aqua blanket. Next to this picture, there is a smaller Polaroid style photo of the book from the side so you can see the sprayed edges. Below this photo is a photograph of a pool with aqua water. The photo is a collage. There are two photos of pools in the background. Above these photos, there is a square Polaroid style photo of a bookshelf with several books on it, with “Deep End” cover-facing out. Above this photo there is a graphic of a message that reads: “If you decide to go for it, I think it should be me.”
March 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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YUP!!! For some reason I thought it came out on 3/14 not 3/4, so I was taking my sweet time with my reread of the series (just finished book 1 yesterday), so imagine my shock when I figured it out YESTERDAY 😭😭😂😂
March 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates: 5/5 stars ⭐️
As Coates travels to three conflict regions through the world - Senegal, South Carolina, and Palestine - he reflects on
"how our stories - our reporting and imaginative narratives and mythmaking - expose and distort our realities."
📰🗞️📖📝💭 #booksky
March 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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me 🤝 collecting library cards like infinity stones
My tips:
- apply for a library card where you work!
- If you're in college/university, apply for a library card in your college/university town
- Research libraries that allow you to join without a library card there! Ex: "Queer Collective Library"
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Did I cry over a webtoon about dragons who grow tea leaves? Yes, yes I did. 🐉☕️🫖🍃💞🧚‍♀️

“The Tea Dragon Society” by Kay O’Neill is an adorable and impactful story about found family, queer love, and finding oneself. 5/5 stars and will definitely be reading book 2!
#booksky #bookreview #teadragonsociety
The photo has a pink solid background and has three Polaroid pictures in the middle. To the top left is a Polaroid picture of an elegant green dragon with brown horns. Above this Polaroid picture there is a small green tea leaf. To the right of the Polaroid picture is a different Polaroid picture, this one features the cover of “The Tea Dragon Society.” On the cover of the book, two girls sit in the grass on a blanket drinking tea and petting a young dragon. Below the Polaroid of the book cover there is a graphic of a tea pot with a flower wrapped around the handle. Next to the tea pot, the last Polaroid picture shows three young dragons dancing around a tea pot surrounded by grass and flowers. Throughout the entire photo as a whole there are tiny pink stars and sparkles throughout.
February 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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My weekly REPORT:

Reading: The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Eating: Berry crumble French toast

Playing: Cozy Grove and It Takes Two

Obsessing: Short N’ Sweet Deluxe by Sabrina Carpenter

Recommending: the 40oz Brumate

Trying: the gymshark66 challenge
🥹🫐🎧🎶💪🏻
February 24, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Last book I bought: The Serviceberry 🫐🕊️

Last book I borrowed (via Hoopla): Moon of the Turning Leaves 🍂 🌳
The cover of The Serviceberry, which features two birds in flight and some berry branches. The cover for Moon of the Turning Leaves, which features a green forest with a moon overhead.
February 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice: 5/5 stars. No notes; perfection, made me sob.

The sequel to "Moon of the Crusted Snow," taking place ten years after the end of the first book, focuses on renewal, homecoming, and Indigenous self-determination. 🍂🦌🫐🌳

#booksky #bookreview #booklover
The photo is a collage of images. In the upper right hand corner, taking up a majority of the overall photo, is the cover of “Moon of the Turning Leaves” which features a green forest with a moon overheard. To the left of the book cover, in the upper left hand corner, there is a black outline of a blueberry branch. Below the blueberry branch there is a small cut out of a paper map of Michigan’s Lake Huron area. Below the map is a cut out photo of a bunch of blueberries. Below this photo, and expanding to the lower left hand corner, there is a photo of a birch tree up close. Next to the birch tree photo, and below the book cover, there are five black stars, meant to denote the rating of five out of five starts. Below the stars, now in the bottom right hand corner, there is a paper cut out with writing on it, reading: “Wiigwaaswaatigoong ("where the birch trees are").”
February 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice: 4.5/5 ⭐️

In the midst of societal collapse, a Native tribe must look inward and rely upon their traditional teachings to guide them forward to survival. This book focuses on Native resilience, community, survival, and family. ❄️🌙🫎
#booksky #bookskyreview
This photo is collage of photos and graphics. To the top left, taking up the majority of the photo, is the cover of “Moon of the Crusted Snow” which features a snowy landscape and an abandoned car. On top of the book cover are faint snowflakes. Below the book cover, in the bottom left of this photo, is a scrap of paper with writing on it, reading the following: “Onaabenii Giizis (“Moon of the Crusted Snow”). Next to the writing is a photo of a snowy mountain range with a crescent moon above it. Above this photo of the mountain range is a graphic of a sketch of a moose, in black drawing. Above the moose, in the top right of the photo, there are four solid stars and two little stars, meant to denote the rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
February 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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My most anticipated books releasing in 2025! I’m counting down the days to Oathbound, which I’ve preordered on @libro.fm (my favorite audiobook platform, besides my library 😉)

Since making these graphics I preordered Atmosphere, Great Big Beautiful Life, and To Ride a Rising Storm! #booksky
February 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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All about me!!! I’m trying to be more active on #booksky and #bookstagram these days, so let’s be friends! ☺️🎧📖
February 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers: 5/5 stars ⭐️

Becky Chambers has yet to write a novel I don’t absolutely love! This book addresses mental health, grief, climate change, the importance of space exploration, and human relationships. 🛰️🔬🧬🌱

#booksky #bookreview #scifibooks
February 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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This book is about how evil is “terrifyingly normal,” in our current political and societal landscape. Emezi reminds us that forgetting our history and becoming complacent is how “the monsters” come back. This short novel is heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and necessary. 2/2
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Pet by Akwaeke Emezi: 4.75/5 stars ⭐️
I read this back in November, right after the election, but I never posted my review online. As the new admin begins enacting policy reforms directed to harm, divide, and destabilize the U.S., this book is as prevalent and vital as it was back in November. 1/2
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Texicalaan Duology by Arkandy Martine: 5/5 stars ⭐️

“Nothing touched by Empire stays clean.”

This series has very quickly joined the ranks among my favorite duologies. “A Memory Called Empire” brilliantly illustrates culture and native language devoured by colonization, AI, and empire.
February 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao: 3/5 stars ⭐️

This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025, but sadly it fell short for me. I loved the concept, but the main character’s choices drove me up a wall. I also felt like nothing in the world was fully fleshed out and I was left wanting more. 😩
January 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Current read: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao 🌊🌙💭🕊️ it’s giving inception vibes but set in Japan and more whimsical and romantic! 🤍
January 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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My boyfriend bought me a new bookshelf for Christmas because I was running out of shelf space, but now I have too MUCH shelf space… is this an excuse to buy more books? 😂
January 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM