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Dr. MC Squared
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Chemist. Teacher. Feminist. Lifelong learner armed with a loud laugh and book in hand. Socially awkward but in a charming way (probably). Can explain chemistry while walking backwards in heels.
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Not all sides are equal
Screenshot of a post from the Instagram account @twisteddoodles that is a black-and-white comic that shows a news anchor in two panels. In the first, the anchor says, “Next up we will discuss the topic with someone whose job is to be a well-researched and respected expert in the area.” In the second panel, the anchor adds, “And in the interest of balance we will also talk to an idiot.” The comic satirizes how media often gives equal weight to uninformed opinions in the name of “balance.”
April 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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I see you
My fluffy gray and white cat, named Stormy, lying on her back on a colorful patterned rug. She has long fur, a soft cream-colored patch on her paw, and one green eye visible as she playfully looks towards the camera.
December 24, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 20
The book cover of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls features a minimalistic design with a pale blue background. The title, The Glass Castle, is written in bold, uppercase navy font in the upper half. Below it, a small black-and-white photograph of a young girl, resting her head on her arm and peering through her fingers, is centered. The author’s name, Jeannette Walls, appears in large navy font beneath the image. Additional text reads, “Author of Half Broke Horses and The Silver Star” followed by a brief review excerpt in smaller font. The cover includes the phrase “A Memoir” at the bottom.
December 24, 2024 at 7:19 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 19
The book cover of Blindness by José Saramago features a modern geometric design composed of bold red, blue, black, and white shapes arranged in a grid pattern. The shapes include circles, triangles, diamonds, and semi-circles, creating a visually striking mosaic. The title, Blindness, is written in elegant black script below the author’s name, Saramago, which appears in bold, uppercase red letters. Above the title, the text reads, “Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature” in smaller blue font. The layout is minimalistic, with a white background that highlights the colorful geometric elements.
December 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 18
The book cover of The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, & Dreams Deferred by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein features the silhouette of a woman’s profile filled with a vivid starry galaxy, blending cosmic imagery with her textured hair and facial features. The background is a soft beige, creating a striking contrast with the dark, celestial patterns within the silhouette. The title, written in bold white and gold text, is positioned on the left side, with the author’s name, Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, at the bottom in black text. The design evokes themes of space, identity, and exploration.
December 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 18
The book cover of Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley features a striking, symmetrical design resembling a butterfly. The wings form two mirrored profiles of a young woman’s face, with vibrant orange, yellow, and blue patterns on the wings. The central body of the butterfly contains intricate details, resembling both traditional Native American art and nature-inspired motifs. Flames and feathers rise around the butterfly, blending seamlessly with the design. The title, “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” is written in elegant black font, with the phrases “Keep the Secret,” “Live the Lie,” and “Earn Your Truth” subtly incorporated. The author’s name, Angeline Boulley, is displayed at the bottom in bold, black letters. The background is a warm, neutral beige.
December 20, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 17
The book cover of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery features a green gingham background with a centered illustration of a young girl, Anne Shirley, sitting by a rustic wooden gate framed by a stone archway. Anne has red hair and is wearing a blue dress with brown accents, holding a small bag, and gazing thoughtfully into the distance. Above the illustration, the title is written in elegant red font, “Anne of Green Gables,” with the author’s name, “L.M. Montgomery,” in black below it. A banner at the top reads “Centennial Edition,” with the “Signet Classics” logo in the center. At the bottom, the text notes, “With a New Afterword by Jennifer Lee Carrell.”
December 19, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 16
The book cover of The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera features a sepia-toned background of a cobblestone bridge leading to a historic European building, with trees and statues along the sides. A black bowler hat floats in the center of the image, slightly off the ground, casting a subtle shadow. The title, “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” appears in white serif font on a red-brown rectangular block in the lower half, with the author’s name, Milan Kundera, in larger capitalized white letters above it. The bottom of the cover transitions to a light teal background, with “a novel” written in small, delicate font and the publisher’s branding, Harper Perennial Modern Classics, subtly included.
December 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
The book cover of Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, illustrated by Garth Williams, features a young girl with red hair in a ponytail, wearing a red shirt, holding a pig (Wilbur) in her arms. Surrounding her are a sheep, a goose, and a spider hanging from a web. The title “Charlotte’s Web” is written in large, whimsical black letters with a spider web design in the background. At the bottom, the text reads “by E.B. White, Author of Stuart Little” and “Pictures by Garth Williams.” The border is bright green, and a small note indicates that this is the Full Color Edition.
December 17, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 15
The book cover of Ishmael: A Novel by Daniel Quinn features a cream background with the title “ISHMAEL” in large, bold red letters across the top. Below the title, the subtitle “A Novel” appears in smaller italicized font. Centered on the cover is an illustration of a leafy green branch over a stylized orange circle, resembling a setting sun. On the right side, there is a circular badge reading “25th Anniversary Edition.” At the bottom, the author’s name, “Daniel Quinn,” appears in large black font, with the line Author of The Story of B written below in smaller italicized text, followed by “WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR” in red uppercase letters.
December 16, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 14
Book cover of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. The cover has an orange background with decorative purple leaf patterns along the left side. “Maya Angelou” is written in bold purple capital letters across the top on a turquoise band. Below it, the title “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” is written in cursive purple text on turquoise bands. In the top right corner, there is a photo of Maya Angelou smiling, wearing a dark outfit with a red shirt and gold necklace.
December 15, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 13
The book cover of “Ramona Quimby, Age 8” by Beverly Cleary. The cover features an illustrated portrait of a young girl with short brown hair, wide eyes, and a curious expression, wearing a blue turtleneck sweater. The title and author’s name are written in bold red and blue text at the top, with a peach-colored background. The top of the cover mentions that this is “A Dell Yearling Book,” and it includes the book price and a note about it being a Newbery Honor Book.
December 13, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 12
The book cover for Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center by bell hooks features a deep red background with the title text in bold yellow font. The author’s name, also in yellow, appears at the bottom. In the center of the cover is an abstract, circular design composed of black, white, yellow, and red squiggly lines, with a partially visible black silhouette resembling a face or mask. The overall design is vibrant and dynamic, reflecting themes of movement and complexity.
December 12, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 11
Book cover of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. The cover features a retro-style illustration of a blonde woman with her hair tied up and held in place by a pencil. She is wearing blue cat-eye glasses with reflections of scientific glassware in the lenses, including a beaker and test tubes. The background is a bright coral pink, and the title and author’s name are written in bold, blue letters.
December 11, 2024 at 3:08 PM
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(Got a bit behind and missed a week so this is my catch-up post!)
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 10
Cover of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King: a bold red pickaxe dominates the black background, with a tiny silhouette of a man climbing down it. Freedom looms, but the climb is perilous.
December 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM
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(Got a bit behind and missed a week so this is my catch-up post!)
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 9
Cover of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin: a ruined seaside temple under a vibrant sky, with a dragon statue perched ominously. Bold text promises magic and mystery in the first book of Earthsea.
December 10, 2024 at 2:45 PM
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(Got a bit behind and missed a week so this is my catch-up post!)
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 8
The cover of the book “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen features a hand-drawn illustration of a man and a woman in Regency-era attire. The man stands confidently on the left, wearing a waistcoat with his hand resting on his hip. The woman, on the right, is seated in a yellow gown, looking thoughtfully ahead. The title is centered in bold black text, and Jane Austen’s name appears below. The Modern Library Classics logo is visible in the bottom left corner, with an introduction credit to Anna Quindlen. The overall design has a soft, vintage aesthetic.
December 10, 2024 at 2:41 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 7
Cover of The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss: A shadowy, hooded figure stands on a windswept plain under a stormy sky, embodying all the mystery you’d expect from a tale of magic, music, and destiny.
December 10, 2024 at 2:23 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 6
Cover of Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel García Márquez, featuring a stylized illustration of a pensive face with vintage colors, evoking a blend of mystery and nostalgia befitting this iconic tale of fate and inevitability.
December 1, 2024 at 6:30 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 5
Cover of Educated by Tara Westover, featuring an abstract illustration of a sharpened pencil doubling as a mountain, symbolizing the author’s ascent from a life of isolation to the heights of academic achievement, with vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red creating a striking contrast.
November 30, 2024 at 6:29 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 4
Charming vintage book cover of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, illustrated by Tasha Tudor, featuring a curious young girl in a plaid coat and hat holding a set of keys, standing at the mysterious door to her hidden adventure.
November 29, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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An art meme featuring a classical-style painting of two women sitting together on a bench. The text reads: ‘Are you okay?’ above the concerned blonde woman, and ‘Absolutely not, but I’m brilliant, funny, and have great boobs so…’ above the calm brunette, who appears unbothered while holding a daisy.
November 28, 2024 at 5:51 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 3
Cover of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, featuring an icy, otherworldly landscape with twin faces sculpted in frost, under a glowing red moon—cold yet profoundly human, much like the book’s exploration of gender and connection.
November 28, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 2
Book cover for Neuromancer, by William Gibson. There is a grid-like background and a psychedelic image of various shapes and objects, such as hands in a “prayer stance,” a butterfly with spots that appear to be human eyes, and spheres arranged in a way that appear to be outlines of facial features.
November 26, 2024 at 3:30 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
Day 1
Book cover for “The House on the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. A whimsical cover that shows a house precariously placed on the edge of a cliff with a color palette that portrays softness and tranquility.
November 25, 2024 at 2:56 PM