Tara Kennedy
@taratlk.bsky.social
Author, reader, book evangelist, knitter, hapa kanaka, holiday nerd, etc.
Pronouns: she/her/ia
More: https://www.tarakennedy.com/links
Pronouns: she/her/ia
More: https://www.tarakennedy.com/links
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Tara Kennedy
@taratlk.bsky.social
· May 2
A fairytale inspired mashup set in Rock Creek Park. There are interfering animals, a shape shifting FMC, and music as a love language.
Ebook link:
books2read.com/u/4XkO19
Ebook link:
books2read.com/u/4XkO19
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Time Loops & Meet Cutes is featured here!
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
apps.npr.org/best-books/#...
Books We Love is back with a brand new batch of hand-picked titles. Mix and match tags like “Book Club Ideas” and “Eye-Opening Reads.” Find 380+ new 2025 reads, and stick around to browse more than 4,000 books from the last 13 years.
Books We Love
Here are 380+ great reads from 2025 handpicked just for you by NPR staffers and trusted critics.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Time Loops & Meet Cutes is featured here!
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If you live, work, pay property taxes, or go to school in DC, you can get a free DC Public Library card.
Even better — neighbors in these areas can get one too:
MD: Montgomery & Prince George’s
VA: Fairfax, Frederick Co., Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Falls Church & Alexandria
Even better — neighbors in these areas can get one too:
MD: Montgomery & Prince George’s
VA: Fairfax, Frederick Co., Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Falls Church & Alexandria
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you live, work, pay property taxes, or go to school in DC, you can get a free DC Public Library card.
Even better — neighbors in these areas can get one too:
MD: Montgomery & Prince George’s
VA: Fairfax, Frederick Co., Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Falls Church & Alexandria
Even better — neighbors in these areas can get one too:
MD: Montgomery & Prince George’s
VA: Fairfax, Frederick Co., Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Falls Church & Alexandria
This is an utter delight. youtu.be/7GElNj0g2EY?...
Cesario (Lupita Nyong'o) tries to woo Olivia (Sandra Oh) | Twelfth Night
YouTube video by Great Performances | PBS
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This is an utter delight. youtu.be/7GElNj0g2EY?...
Adapting a 9 inch pie recipe for an 8 inch pie plate, there has been some leakage.
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Adapting a 9 inch pie recipe for an 8 inch pie plate, there has been some leakage.
I didn't turn on the light this morning because it was already a bit light, and I assumed it would brighten further, but apparently today is not that kind of day.
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I didn't turn on the light this morning because it was already a bit light, and I assumed it would brighten further, but apparently today is not that kind of day.
Liv asked for fave designers this week. The thing about Wendy Bernard's designs is not only have I knit quite a few, but I have used the construction techniques I learned with her patterns to adapt countless more. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Liv asked for fave designers this week. The thing about Wendy Bernard's designs is not only have I knit quite a few, but I have used the construction techniques I learned with her patterns to adapt countless more. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
I've been sent an early birthday email, which is wild because my birthday is in October.
November 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I've been sent an early birthday email, which is wild because my birthday is in October.
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Applications for the Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices are now open!
Apply for your chance to work with one of our 8 amazing faculty members, attend programming aimed at developing craft and demystifying the publishing industry, and build forever-community. 🥰
bit.ly/48cM1iy
Apply for your chance to work with one of our 8 amazing faculty members, attend programming aimed at developing craft and demystifying the publishing industry, and build forever-community. 🥰
bit.ly/48cM1iy
Lambda Literary - 2026 Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices Application
Retreat Dates and Location
The 2026 Writers Retreat will be held virtually from August 1-August 8, 2026.
Application Details
Applications to attend the 2026 Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ* Voice...
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Applications for the Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices are now open!
Apply for your chance to work with one of our 8 amazing faculty members, attend programming aimed at developing craft and demystifying the publishing industry, and build forever-community. 🥰
bit.ly/48cM1iy
Apply for your chance to work with one of our 8 amazing faculty members, attend programming aimed at developing craft and demystifying the publishing industry, and build forever-community. 🥰
bit.ly/48cM1iy
Oh this book is such fun!
$1.99 ✦ The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
bookshop.org/a/111397/978...
bookshop.org/a/111397/978...
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year: A Novel
A Novel
bookshop.org
November 21, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Oh this book is such fun!
My readers know I adore the DC waterways, so this story focusing on local anglers was a special delight.
Did you know there's a thriving community of anglers in DC? Whereas some people look at DC's rivers and see pollution, these fishers see potential.
I spent time with some local fisherman — including fishing influencer Ernie the Hog Snatcher — and got a close look at what fishing means to them. 🎣⬇️
I spent time with some local fisherman — including fishing influencer Ernie the Hog Snatcher — and got a close look at what fishing means to them. 🎣⬇️
Amidst the busyness of city life, D.C. anglers turn to local waterways for peace, for community, and of course, for the pure fun of fishing.
"We got one of the best fisheries on the East Coast," online creator Ernie the Hog Snatcher told reporter @samdelgado.bsky.social:
"We got one of the best fisheries on the East Coast," online creator Ernie the Hog Snatcher told reporter @samdelgado.bsky.social:
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 AM
My readers know I adore the DC waterways, so this story focusing on local anglers was a special delight.
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The winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction is ‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’ by Omar El Akkad. #NBAwards
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Nonfiction is ‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’ by Omar El Akkad. #NBAwards
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I'm editing an anthology about unlikable characters and seeking work from younger writers, 15-21. If you know of one such writer who might want to submit their work for consideration, please share this call for submissions: audacity.substack.com/p/acquired-t...
Acquired Tastes: A Call for Submissions
For younger writers, ages 15-21
audacity.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm editing an anthology about unlikable characters and seeking work from younger writers, 15-21. If you know of one such writer who might want to submit their work for consideration, please share this call for submissions: audacity.substack.com/p/acquired-t...
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Go for it. Check out all the books you want to read. Don’t let anyone dim your curiosity.That’s what your library card is for. Use it proudly. 💪📚
November 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Go for it. Check out all the books you want to read. Don’t let anyone dim your curiosity.That’s what your library card is for. Use it proudly. 💪📚
@rubyopalmindy.bsky.social Happy new book day!
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
@rubyopalmindy.bsky.social Happy new book day!
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PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
November 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PSA for any Apub authors whose books are in the Anthropic settlement list: Amazon is not participating in the settlement, since they have an investment in Anthropic. When you submit your claim form, you DO NOT have to list Amazon as an add'l rightsholder, & can claim 100% of settlement money.
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I woke up to the news that @sfdirewolf.bsky.social has passed away. I made sure to always give Alice her flowers when we texted or saw each other. I know she knew how much I loved her & appreciated the way she believed in & supported me. But I still wish I could tell her one last time.
November 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I woke up to the news that @sfdirewolf.bsky.social has passed away. I made sure to always give Alice her flowers when we texted or saw each other. I know she knew how much I loved her & appreciated the way she believed in & supported me. But I still wish I could tell her one last time.
Liv asked for floofy knits this week. So here I have this fluffy lace shawl where I knit the edging in a contrast yarn. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
November 15, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Liv asked for floofy knits this week. So here I have this fluffy lace shawl where I knit the edging in a contrast yarn. #ShowMeYourKnits 🧶
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mr. cee busted a gut laughing and then told me. I took his spoon for my chili without telling him a minute ago and when he said, "where's my spoon?" I yelled I PRANKED YOU!
that child has passed into legend in this house
that child has passed into legend in this house
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
mr. cee busted a gut laughing and then told me. I took his spoon for my chili without telling him a minute ago and when he said, "where's my spoon?" I yelled I PRANKED YOU!
that child has passed into legend in this house
that child has passed into legend in this house
TIL what sitzprobe means, and I got a tell you, my imagined definition was more interesting.
November 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
TIL what sitzprobe means, and I got a tell you, my imagined definition was more interesting.
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"The Washington Post said it, too, was impacted by the data theft and extortion campaign targeting Oracle E-Business Suite customers, compromising human resources data on nearly 10,000 current and former employees and contractors."
cyberscoop.com/washington-p...
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Washington Post confirms data on nearly 10,000 people stolen from its Oracle environment
The newspaper said a “bad actor” contacted the company in late September, prompting an investigation that nearly a month later confirmed the extent of compromise.
cyberscoop.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"The Washington Post said it, too, was impacted by the data theft and extortion campaign targeting Oracle E-Business Suite customers, compromising human resources data on nearly 10,000 current and former employees and contractors."
cyberscoop.com/washington-p...
cyberscoop.com/washington-p...
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Some good news out of Maryland!
Maryland Board of Education Restores 'Flamer' to School Libraries
After Community Protests
icv2.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Some good news out of Maryland!
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Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Donate - Authors Against Book Bans
Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Hello, I love you. If today's news is quite a lot, feel free to go read a book a play a silly phone game. (I've been finding cartoon cats like it is my job.) We'll all be here tomorrow.
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Hello, I love you. If today's news is quite a lot, feel free to go read a book a play a silly phone game. (I've been finding cartoon cats like it is my job.) We'll all be here tomorrow.