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H.C. Newton - The Irresponsible Reader
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MUSIC MONDAY: "Red, White and Blue" by The Lost Dogs

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November 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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The Broken Detective by Joel Nedecky ★ ★ ★ ★ The Lost. The Broken. The Missing.

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Cover of The Broken Detective by Joel Nedecky
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: River in the Galaxy by Natalie Kelda @bbnya.bsky.social @nataliekelda.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of River in the Galaxy by Natalie Kelda. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Saving Grace by Jon McConnell @bbnya.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of Saving Grace by Jon McConnell. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Saturday Miscellany—11/8/25: Disliking Poetry; Deciding What Books to Sell; Terrifying Fantasy Villains; Party-Planning for our pal, Bram; some New Releases; and a bit more!

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@LoreKeating ''You will die with books unread. It's not morbid, just a fact. So buy what you want, get to what you like when you can. This isn't a school project, a book report isn't due. You've supported an author and collected art you love. A library of unread books is a beautiful thing'
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson @authorandimarie.bsky.social @bbnya.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of Shadows Dark and Deadly by Andrea Marie Johnson. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Shadows of Old Town by T. Olsen @bbnya.bsky.social @keilantra.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of Shadows of Old Town by T. Olsen. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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The Grimdwarf: Cursed by JCM Berne ★ ★ ★ ★ An Angry Dwarf, A Water Witch, and a Remarkable Dog

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Cover of The Grimdwarf: Cursed by JCM Berne
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Strangers in Our Heads by Bri Eberhart @bbnya.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of Strangers in Our Heads by Bri Eberhart. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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I try to pretend I'm being a productive blogger this week with: WWW Wednesday—November 6, 2025

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November 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Synthetic Sea by Franklyn S. Newton @franklynnewt.bsky.social @bbnya.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of Synthetic Sea by Franklyn S. Newton. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart @bbnya.bsky.social @ericaroseeberhart.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of Tarnished by Erica Rose Eberhart. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Robert E. Lee and Me by Ty Seidule ★ ★ ★ ★ Taking Another Look at His Heritage

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November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Ballad of Sprikit The Bard (And Company) by Seán O'Boyle @bbnya.bsky.social @oboylewrites.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of The Ballad of Sprikit The Bard (And Company) by Seán O'Boyle. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Chalice of Fortune by Sarah L. Barnett @bbnya.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of The Chalice of Fortune by Sarah L. Barnett. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Saturday Miscellany—11/1/25: The Book of Spores is coming (not unlike Winter, but more welcome); Some Spooky/Creepy Reads; Fall Reading Routines, a couple of New Releases; and more!

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A goodreads Facebook post 'pop quiz which one is the scariest: ghost stories horror novels the size of my unread book collection [which is checked]'
November 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The City of Mist and Tears by Alex Robins @bbnya.bsky.social @stumbleine44.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of The City of Mist and Tears by Alex Robins. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
November 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Front Desk by Kelly Yang ★ ★ ★ An MG Novel about an American Dream

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Cover of Front Desk by Kelly Yang
October 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Cold Blade of Fear by TF Johnson @bbnya.bsky.social

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6On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of The Cold Blade of Fear by TF Johnson. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Catch-Up Quick Takes — Some Recent Mysteries

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A smiling anthropomorphic pilcrow gestures at the covers of The Keeper of Lost Causes, Lloyd McNeil's Last Ride, Death at the White Heart, The Silver State, and The Edge of the Crazies next to the words 'Quick Takes' and 'Some Recent Mysteries'
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Cyclopes' Eye by Jeffrey Haskey-Valerius @bbnya.bsky.social

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of The Cyclopes' Eye by Jeffrey Haskey-Valerius. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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WWW Wednesday—October 29, 2025, wherein I pause taking inventory of chocolate to talk about this week's books.

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October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Billy the Kid: The War for Lincoln County by Ryan C. Coleman ★ ★ ★ 1/2 Yoo-hoo, This'll Make Him Famous

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Cover of Billy the Kid by Ryan C. Coleman
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT: The Edge of a World by JD Rivers @bbnya.bsky.social @jd-rivers.com

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On a black background, under the word 'Spotlight,' a pair of spotlights shine on the cover of The Edge of a World by JD Rivers. On either side of the cover is the BBNYA logo.
October 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Pub Day Repost: Locks & Keys edited by Bill Adams ★ ★ ★ ★ These Scribes Shouldn't Be a Secret!

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(yeah, it's a lame post title, I know.)
Cover of Locks & Keys: A Fantasy Anthology
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM