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Here are some post-inauguration non-fiction book recommendations. #booksky #nonfiction
January 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Here are some post-inauguration non-fiction book recommendations. #booksky #nonfiction
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Twitter/X is a dangerous propaganda site. It's beyond me why anyone is still there. I had deleted all my tweets and locked my account... but deleted it yesterday. Please leave Twitter, everyone.
February 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Twitter/X is a dangerous propaganda site. It's beyond me why anyone is still there. I had deleted all my tweets and locked my account... but deleted it yesterday. Please leave Twitter, everyone.
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can we talk about how important scientific studies and data is just disappearing from the cdc website and database per whitehouse orders and no one is talking about it?
February 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
can we talk about how important scientific studies and data is just disappearing from the cdc website and database per whitehouse orders and no one is talking about it?
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If you haven’t read them in a while, here is a partial list of books banned in some school districts/states:
Fahrenheit 451
Animal Farm
Brave New World
1984
Of Mice and Men
To Kill a Mockingbird
Captain Underpants
Anne Frank
Ender’s Game
I know why the caged bird sings
Source: ALA, Chicago
Fahrenheit 451
Animal Farm
Brave New World
1984
Of Mice and Men
To Kill a Mockingbird
Captain Underpants
Anne Frank
Ender’s Game
I know why the caged bird sings
Source: ALA, Chicago
February 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you haven’t read them in a while, here is a partial list of books banned in some school districts/states:
Fahrenheit 451
Animal Farm
Brave New World
1984
Of Mice and Men
To Kill a Mockingbird
Captain Underpants
Anne Frank
Ender’s Game
I know why the caged bird sings
Source: ALA, Chicago
Fahrenheit 451
Animal Farm
Brave New World
1984
Of Mice and Men
To Kill a Mockingbird
Captain Underpants
Anne Frank
Ender’s Game
I know why the caged bird sings
Source: ALA, Chicago
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This one came pre-assembled...
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February 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This one came pre-assembled...
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If you are a BLACK INDIE AUTHOR, reply to this tweet with a blurb about your book and a link of where to purchase it. If you are a reader please repost this! #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooks #blackhistorymonth
February 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
If you are a BLACK INDIE AUTHOR, reply to this tweet with a blurb about your book and a link of where to purchase it. If you are a reader please repost this! #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooks #blackhistorymonth
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Anti-ICE protesters in California have shut down the 101 freeway in Los Angeles marching towards City Hall.
February 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Anti-ICE protesters in California have shut down the 101 freeway in Los Angeles marching towards City Hall.
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When Reagan makes sense, you know we’re living in end times.
February 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
When Reagan makes sense, you know we’re living in end times.
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Being serious, one thing I have just remembered - Kobo is a CANADIAN ebook company. I might do my ereading with them instead of Amazon.
February 2, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Being serious, one thing I have just remembered - Kobo is a CANADIAN ebook company. I might do my ereading with them instead of Amazon.
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Somebody I follow who is not in the US has questioned whether it is ethical for him to continue to buy book written by US authors and I'm like . . . most of us are victims of this regime, not supporters. 😥😕
February 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Somebody I follow who is not in the US has questioned whether it is ethical for him to continue to buy book written by US authors and I'm like . . . most of us are victims of this regime, not supporters. 😥😕
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Fantasy, Romance and Poetry books by black authors #booksky #blackbooksky
February 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fantasy, Romance and Poetry books by black authors #booksky #blackbooksky
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If, for various reasons, you find yourself with a tighter budget in the coming months/years (or just want to save/invest as much as possible), remember to take full advantage of your local library — and not just for books.
February 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If, for various reasons, you find yourself with a tighter budget in the coming months/years (or just want to save/invest as much as possible), remember to take full advantage of your local library — and not just for books.
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5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
February 2, 2025 at 12:25 PM
5 ways to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth (cause the fed govt doesn’t run your house)
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
1. Find out what Sojourner Truth REALLY said
2. Buy a Black horror, scifi or fantasy book
3. Listen to “Naima” by John Coltrane
4. Send the victims of the LA fires in Altadena a few coins
5. Get a library card
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A moment in time
February 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A moment in time
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What if, I don't know, there was good news. Have we thought about doing that.
February 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What if, I don't know, there was good news. Have we thought about doing that.
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This is a reminder that no one can convince Trump voters to no longer support Trump, better than Trump can.
January 31, 2025 at 5:07 AM
This is a reminder that no one can convince Trump voters to no longer support Trump, better than Trump can.
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Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.
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Buy a banned book today.
January 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Buy a banned book today.
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First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
January 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
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No one is illegal on stolen land.
You’ve heard it a thousand times, and it still rings true.
Do not comply.
You’ve heard it a thousand times, and it still rings true.
Do not comply.
January 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
No one is illegal on stolen land.
You’ve heard it a thousand times, and it still rings true.
Do not comply.
You’ve heard it a thousand times, and it still rings true.
Do not comply.
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Shoutout to my library, and all libraries. #booksky #readbannedbooks
January 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Shoutout to my library, and all libraries. #booksky #readbannedbooks
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This probably seems grim, but given recent events, it might be a good idea to publicly display a declaration of life, especially if you fall into one of the target demographics
Take mine or make your own:
Take mine or make your own:
January 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This probably seems grim, but given recent events, it might be a good idea to publicly display a declaration of life, especially if you fall into one of the target demographics
Take mine or make your own:
Take mine or make your own:
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PSA ‼️
A black author writing a contemporary romance with black characters does not make it urban fiction novel. Black Romance is not synonymous with Urban✌🏾
#booktok #blackbooksky #booksky
A black author writing a contemporary romance with black characters does not make it urban fiction novel. Black Romance is not synonymous with Urban✌🏾
#booktok #blackbooksky #booksky
January 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
PSA ‼️
A black author writing a contemporary romance with black characters does not make it urban fiction novel. Black Romance is not synonymous with Urban✌🏾
#booktok #blackbooksky #booksky
A black author writing a contemporary romance with black characters does not make it urban fiction novel. Black Romance is not synonymous with Urban✌🏾
#booktok #blackbooksky #booksky