Crys
@thehodgenator.bsky.social
Avid reader. Retired teacher. PNW newbie. Coffee in hand, always. Sharing my love for reading and exploring my new home. 📚☕️🌲
“Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind.”
— Toni Morrison
— Toni Morrison
October 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
“Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind.”
— Toni Morrison
— Toni Morrison
“A dangerous book will always be in danger from those it threatens with the demand that they question their assumptions. They'd rather hang on to the assumptions and ban the book.”
— Ursula K. Le Guin
— Ursula K. Le Guin
October 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“A dangerous book will always be in danger from those it threatens with the demand that they question their assumptions. They'd rather hang on to the assumptions and ban the book.”
— Ursula K. Le Guin
— Ursula K. Le Guin
What’s everyone reading? I’m starting this today.
August 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
What’s everyone reading? I’m starting this today.
“I’m in the business of human emotion.”
- Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift
a woman is riding on the back of a unicorn cat .
ALT: a woman is riding on the back of a unicorn cat .
media.tenor.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
“I’m in the business of human emotion.”
- Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift
You know what, I want to see Velma’s book collection.
We’re watching ‘Trick or Treat Scooby Doo’ and Velma says she buys a copy of every criminal’s book that they capture to get insight into the criminal mind.
Show me that collection!
We’re watching ‘Trick or Treat Scooby Doo’ and Velma says she buys a copy of every criminal’s book that they capture to get insight into the criminal mind.
Show me that collection!
August 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
You know what, I want to see Velma’s book collection.
We’re watching ‘Trick or Treat Scooby Doo’ and Velma says she buys a copy of every criminal’s book that they capture to get insight into the criminal mind.
Show me that collection!
We’re watching ‘Trick or Treat Scooby Doo’ and Velma says she buys a copy of every criminal’s book that they capture to get insight into the criminal mind.
Show me that collection!
What’s everyone reading? Here’s what I’m reading.
June 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
What’s everyone reading? Here’s what I’m reading.
“You can never nudge the moral compass far from its true north without losing something vital.” - Jessica Fletcher
June 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
“You can never nudge the moral compass far from its true north without losing something vital.” - Jessica Fletcher
What’s everyone reading? I’m reading this thriller that takes place in WA
March 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
What’s everyone reading? I’m reading this thriller that takes place in WA
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Arriving late with a fresh iced coffee still jingle-jangling is big “become ungovernable” energy
March 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Arriving late with a fresh iced coffee still jingle-jangling is big “become ungovernable” energy
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Today my little victory was buying the unhealthiest snack from the protein bar section instead of the healthiest snack from the candy bar section and idk in 2025 I’m calling that a win
March 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today my little victory was buying the unhealthiest snack from the protein bar section instead of the healthiest snack from the candy bar section and idk in 2025 I’m calling that a win
I cannot stress this enough right now - health is wealth, so please take care of your health.
February 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I cannot stress this enough right now - health is wealth, so please take care of your health.
“Trash takes itself out every single time.”
- Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift
a woman is riding on the back of a unicorn cat .
ALT: a woman is riding on the back of a unicorn cat .
media.tenor.com
February 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“Trash takes itself out every single time.”
- Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift
GenX, I want y’all to know this exists.
February 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
GenX, I want y’all to know this exists.
Readers have always been talking about books.
Always.
Before any social media existed.
Readers will continue to talk about books, even when social media no longer exists.
Readers always find a way.
Always.
Before any social media existed.
Readers will continue to talk about books, even when social media no longer exists.
Readers always find a way.
January 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Readers have always been talking about books.
Always.
Before any social media existed.
Readers will continue to talk about books, even when social media no longer exists.
Readers always find a way.
Always.
Before any social media existed.
Readers will continue to talk about books, even when social media no longer exists.
Readers always find a way.
We took a stroll in this beautiful weather down by the stadiums
December 12, 2024 at 2:23 AM
We took a stroll in this beautiful weather down by the stadiums
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Never forget that in 1861 Charles Darwin wrote in a letter to a friend..
“But I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything"
...because this is my favorite reminder that we can do great things even if we don't always have great days
“But I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything"
...because this is my favorite reminder that we can do great things even if we don't always have great days
December 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Never forget that in 1861 Charles Darwin wrote in a letter to a friend..
“But I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything"
...because this is my favorite reminder that we can do great things even if we don't always have great days
“But I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything"
...because this is my favorite reminder that we can do great things even if we don't always have great days
My BOTM box is here, and for the first time ever I finished their “Challenge Crusher” goal.
What’s in your Dec. box?
What’s in your Dec. box?
December 6, 2024 at 7:01 AM
My BOTM box is here, and for the first time ever I finished their “Challenge Crusher” goal.
What’s in your Dec. box?
What’s in your Dec. box?
Tonight’s plans:
📖 a cozy mystery
🫖 a hot tea
📖 a cozy mystery
🫖 a hot tea
December 4, 2024 at 6:39 AM
Tonight’s plans:
📖 a cozy mystery
🫖 a hot tea
📖 a cozy mystery
🫖 a hot tea
I have been influenced me to try Fable. I joined 15 minutes ago, and I already have all of this data. It was super easy to link my Goodreads data. I’ve used Goodreads since its inception, but it linked my data within a few minutes.
November 23, 2024 at 9:20 PM
I have been influenced me to try Fable. I joined 15 minutes ago, and I already have all of this data. It was super easy to link my Goodreads data. I’ve used Goodreads since its inception, but it linked my data within a few minutes.
I am so done with dumb takes on reading.
Read what you love. Let others do the same.
Not all books are for all readers.
There are many plot devices that writers employ. Just because you don’t like a device doesn’t mean a writer hasn’t done their job. It just means that’s not your cup of tea.
Read what you love. Let others do the same.
Not all books are for all readers.
There are many plot devices that writers employ. Just because you don’t like a device doesn’t mean a writer hasn’t done their job. It just means that’s not your cup of tea.
November 21, 2024 at 8:24 PM
I am so done with dumb takes on reading.
Read what you love. Let others do the same.
Not all books are for all readers.
There are many plot devices that writers employ. Just because you don’t like a device doesn’t mean a writer hasn’t done their job. It just means that’s not your cup of tea.
Read what you love. Let others do the same.
Not all books are for all readers.
There are many plot devices that writers employ. Just because you don’t like a device doesn’t mean a writer hasn’t done their job. It just means that’s not your cup of tea.
Today we went to tour an apartment in West Seattle, which also meant a visit to C & P Coffee and Paper Boat Books.
November 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Today we went to tour an apartment in West Seattle, which also meant a visit to C & P Coffee and Paper Boat Books.
Apparently a bomb cyclone is going to bring some wind to my neck of the woods, so it looks like my plans for today are solid.
What’s everyone reading?
#currentlyreading
What’s everyone reading?
#currentlyreading
November 19, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Apparently a bomb cyclone is going to bring some wind to my neck of the woods, so it looks like my plans for today are solid.
What’s everyone reading?
#currentlyreading
What’s everyone reading?
#currentlyreading
If you’re having a case of the Mondays, this sweet face should cheer you up.
November 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM
If you’re having a case of the Mondays, this sweet face should cheer you up.
What’s everyone reading right now?
This is what I’m reading - I’ve got a book from my shelf, a book on my Kindle, and my audiobook of the moment.
This is what I’m reading - I’ve got a book from my shelf, a book on my Kindle, and my audiobook of the moment.
November 13, 2024 at 5:29 PM
What’s everyone reading right now?
This is what I’m reading - I’ve got a book from my shelf, a book on my Kindle, and my audiobook of the moment.
This is what I’m reading - I’ve got a book from my shelf, a book on my Kindle, and my audiobook of the moment.