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Monica Mendez-Östling
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Associate Editor and Outreach Coordinator for Bookstr
Masters in English Literature from Dalarna University
American immigrant living in Sweden
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As we get to the end of April, let's look back at some of the released fiction books and add them to your TBR list! ✨ 🤓

[🎨 Graphic by Lorain Lopez | 📋 Research & ✍️ Article by Monica Mendez] 📚💙

#BookSky #AprilRelease #NewFictionBooks #ReadingCommunity #TBR
April 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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*psst psst* You wanna learn more about Afrofuturism? 🛸 Check out some of our recommended books, you will crave more 😍 🪐

[🎨 Graphic by Esperanza Ortega-Maunu | ✍️ Article by Monica Mendez] 📚💙

#BookSky #Afrofuturism #Futuristic #AfricanAmerican
May 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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For #BlackHistoryMonth, let's talk about Afrofuturism! This genre is a movement in itself, and doesn't stop at books! Check out the link for more info, and comment below with your favorite Afrofuturist media!

[🖋️ Article by Monica Mendez]

#booksky #blackbooksky #booktok #bookstagram #Afrofuturism
Learn More About Afrofuturism and the Fantastic Stories it Inspires
Let’s unpack the idea of Afrofuturism, learn how it has empowered the Black community, and discover some incredible reads.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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📚 Literature has given us some truly toxic relationships that shaped our perception of romance. But which ones do readers want to see end the most? Check out this fascinating deep dive into problematic literary couples! 📖❌

[🖋️ Writer: Monica Mendez]

#booksky #toxicrelationships #readingcommunity
Toxic Literary Relationships That We All Want To See End
Everyone has their favorite love story; but which couple would you absolutely not ship?
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February 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Is your heart feeling a little cold? 🥶 ❄️ Check out these five amazing books that will warm you up and fill your mind with memories of beach days and summer barbecues! 🌄 🥾

[🖋️ Writer: Monica Mendez] 📚 💙

#readingcommunity #article #booksky #bluesky #spring #summer #trekking #beach #bbq
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February 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Ready for the next chapter in the Marvel Universe? Captain America: Brave New World is here, and Sam Wilson is back in action.! Read this article to learn more. 📚 🤩

[🖊️Article by Monica Mendez ]

#booksky #captainamerica #marvel
Get Ready for This New Installment of Captain America
Are you ready for the next exciting addition to the Marvel Universe? Check out all the details surrounding the Captain America release!
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February 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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🚨 Fable's AI-powered feature aimed at summarizing users' reading year has stirred controversy, with many finding the automated responses offensive. 🤖📚

[🖋️ Article writer: Monica Mendez]

#AI #DiversityInBooks #BookCulture
Disastrous and Controversial Outcome from Fable’s AI Technology
This year, Fable jumped on the AI bandwagon to roll out its end-of-the-year wrap-up. The results were not what was expected.
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January 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🔴 TW: sexual assault, domestic violence, gun violence, and racism

Powerful reads, powerful voices 💪📚: Explore 10 impactful books that celebrate women’s strength, rights, and resilience. 🌟

[✒️ Article Writer: Monica Mendez]

#HerBodyHerChoice #feministreads
Her Body, Her Choice: 10 Reads That Pack a Powerful Punch
As an uncertain tomorrow looms in the near future, it is important to be informed on the narratives of women, her rights, and her strength.
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January 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM