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traceyreadspoli.bsky.social
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I received my ARC of The People's Project curated by @theferocity.bsky.social and @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social I'm really excited to dive in thanks to the authors and publisher (I won a giveaway on Goodreads)
A picture of the Arc copy of The People's Project. Curated by Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith. The cover is has an slightly off white boarded with a bright sky blue center. All the names of the contributors to the collection are written around the boarder.
July 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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March Reading Wrap Up!!! #booksky
Row 1: - "No Friend But the Mountains" by Behrouz Boochani - "Reservoir Bitches" by Dahlia De La Cerda - "How Far the Light Reaches" by Sabrina Imbler - "Wave" by Sonali Deraniyagala Row 2: - "Little Rot" by Akwaeke Emezi - "Queer Palestine" by Sa'ad Atshan - "The Light Eaters" by Zoe Schlanger - "Bullshit Jobs" by David Graeber Row 3: - "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury (50th Anniversary Edition) - "Fifteen Cents on the Dollar" by Louise Story and Ebony Reed - "If We Burn" by Vincent Bevins - "Blob" by Maggie Su Row 4: - "Light in Gaza" by Jehad Abusalim - "Kaikeyi" by Vaishnavi Patel - "Empire of Normality" by Robert Chapman
April 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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February Reading Wrap Up. I should finish Blob tonight but if not eh what are you going to do? Report me to the you logged that done early police? Narc. 🙄😉
1. "Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle" by Michael Andor Brodeur 2. "Blob: A Love Story" by Maggie Su 3. "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat 4. "King: A Life" by Jonathan Eig 5. "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" as told to Alex Haley 6. "Death of the Author" by Nnedi Okorafor 7. "Carver: A Life in Poems" by Marilyn Nelson 8. "How to Live Free in a Dangerous World" by Shayla Lawson 9. "Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel" by Loretta J. Ross 10. "None of the Above" by Travis Alabanza 11. "Men We Reaped" by Jesmyn Ward
March 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Cuteness alert. #blackcat
An adorable black cat sleeping on a heated blanket on the couch snuggled up next to several knitted scarves.
February 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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January Reading Wrap Up. Minus a few because fable only lets you pick 15. Maybe if I have the energy later I will do a second post.
1. "I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness" by Austin Channing Brown 2. "The One Straw Revolution" by Masanobu Fukuoka 3. "Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century" edited by Alice Wong 4. "Imagination: A Manifesto" by Ruha Benjamin Second row: 5. "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein 6. "The Rebel's Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Frantz Fanon" by Adam Shatz 7. "The World Record Book of Racist Stories" by Amber Ruffin & Lacey Lamar 8. "Chatter" by Patrick Radden Keefe Third row: 9. "Force and Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence" by Kellie Carter Jackson 10. "Dreamer" by Akim Aliu 11. "The Stonewall Reader" by New York Public Library 12. "Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir" by Pedro Martin Bottom row: 13. "Three Summers" by Margarita Liberaki 14. "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 15. "The Lifeguard Boys" by Anne-Marie Ohlsson
January 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Has this happened to anyone else? Notes taken in a used book that are written in a different language than the book? So cool! I love used books you always find treasures.
Pictured is a page of a indistinguishable book where on the margins there are notes written in Mandarin.
January 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Pepper up to no good this past summer.
Pictured is a living space, the point of the picture is there are flowers on a TV stand that is approximately a foot away from the massage chair next to it. On the chair is a black cat trying desperately to eat the leaves off the flowers because obviously they are for him, why else would we bring them into the house? It's not like we literally grow grass especially for him. On the floor in front of the chair is grass in a tray that is grown just for the Pepper to eat.
January 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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A black cat curled up in a ball where you can barely distinguish where his face is. He is surrounded by several different colored varieties of blue scarves. His name is Pepper.
January 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Better Late than never right?
This is a detailed reading wrap-up for December 2024 on Storygraph, a book tracking platform. Here are the key statistics and insights: Reading Volume: - Read 19 books totaling 3,241 pages - Spent 75.77 hours reading - average rating of 4.46 out of 5 Reading Preferences: - Heavily favored nonfiction (74%) over fiction (26%) - Used multiple formats: print (47%), audio (37%), and digital (16%) - Top genres/themes included History, Politics, Race, Memoir, and LGBTQIA+ content Reading Patterns: - Average book length was 307 pages - Typically finished books in about 7 days - Reading activity was tracked daily, showing alternating patterns of page reading and audiobook listening Highest Rated Books (all received 5.0 stars): - "The Office of Historical Corrections" by Danielle Evans - "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz - "Iron Widow" by Xiran Jay Zhao The data visualization includes pie charts, bar graphs, and a daily reading tracker.
January 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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My favorite show of all time. I rewatch it whenever I get the chance.
The image has a striking underwater theme with a dramatic split composition. The top half shows crashing waves against a turquoise blue background, while the bottom half is submerged in deep, murky green water filled with floating jellyfish. In the center of the image, a man in a black business suit appears to be suspended between these two worlds - half above and half below the water line. He's wearing a full suit and tie, but his body position suggests he's falling or floating, with his arms spread out and legs in motion. The man has reddish-blonde hair and a beard, and his expression is rather serious or intense. The show's title "PATRIOT" appears at the top in large red letters with a small star symbol incorporated into the design. The words "PRIME ORIGINAL" appear above the title in white text. The overall mood of the poster is dark and mysterious, suggesting this might be a thriller or drama series. The unusual image of a businessman underwater creates an intriguing visual metaphor that hints at themes of being out of one's element or perhaps drowning in circumstances.
January 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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My Storygraph reading wrap up.
Storygraph reading wrap up. Four books displayed at the top. The number of books Read this year and the number of pages. It goes on to show top genres and top authors. With the last pictures being three books I rated 5 stars.
January 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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My last read of 2024 I should be finished in the next hour or so. I'm listening to the audio book while I knit. Good luck everyone on the upcoming 2025 😬🤞
The title is "FORCE AND FREEDOM." There's an old pistol in the middle, dark metal with a brown wooden handle. Below that it tells us what the book's about - "Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence" - and the author's name, Kellie Carter Jackson, is at the bottom. -white background, black letters.
January 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 20 The Love Songs of W.E.B Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
This is a book cover for "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. The background is a warm, vibrant coral-orange color that dominates the cover. The title and author's name appear in bold white text, arranged in a striking typography that makes it stand out against the orange background. The cover features several artistic elements: there's a golden, sun-like circle in the upper right portion, and a stylized tree or plant design in a chartreuse yellow color that extends upward on the right side of the cover. There are also a few curved, wave-like shapes in a deep blue color that appear to float across the middle section of the cover. In the lower left portion, there's a circular gold seal indicating this was an "Oprah's Book Club 2021" selection. The words "A Novel" appear in a smaller, more subtle font below the title. The overall design is modern and artistic, with a color palette that combines warm orange, golden yellow, and deep blue accents to create an eye-catching composition. The design elements suggest both nature and movement, while maintaining a sophisticated literary appearance.
December 21, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 19 The Devil in Silver by Victor Lavalle
This is a book cover featuring text that appears to be burning or made of fire against a pure black background. The title reads "Victor LaValle The Devil in Silver" with "a novel" in smaller text at the bottom. Each letter appears to be crafted from glowing orange and red flames, creating an eerie, supernatural effect. The fiery letters have a slightly rough, organic texture as if they're actually burning, with small wisps and flickers extending from their edges. The style suggests a horror or supernatural thriller genre, with the burning text adding a sense of danger and otherworldliness to the presentation. The simplicity of the black background makes the burning letters stand out dramatically, drawing all attention to the blazing text.
December 20, 2024 at 11:56 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 18 You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
This is the cover of a novel titled "You Exist Too Much" by Zaina Arafat. The cover design is artistic and abstract, featuring a vertical composition with text arranged down the center. The title is broken into separate words stacked on top of each other in a bold, serif font. The background consists of organic, flowing shapes in blues and greens, creating a dreamy, watercolor-like effect. Running vertically through the composition are several golden yellow streaks or lines, reminiscent of falling rain or streaming light. These golden lines create a sense of movement and depth against the softer background colors. The text is in a deep navy blue or black color that stands out prominently against the lighter background. The author's name appears at the bottom of the cover in the same font as the title, but in a smaller size. In the bottom corner, there's a subtle indication that this is "A novel." The overall feeling of the cover is both ethereal and modern, with its combination of flowing organic shapes and structured typography. The color palette of blues, greens, and gold creates a calm yet dynamic visual experience.
December 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 17 Four Hundred Souls by Ibram X Kendi and Keisha N. Blain
The title "FOUR HUNDRED SOULS" appears in large, bold white letters against an artistic, abstract background. Above the main title, in smaller text, reads "A COMMUNITY HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICA, 1619-2019." The background is a striking piece of artwork featuring blended colors of orange, blue, and pink, with silhouetted figures that appear to be moving or gathered together. These shadowy figures create a sense of community and collective movement across the painting. The cover credits two editors: Ibram X. Kendi, who is noted as the "AUTHOR OF HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST," and Keisha N. Blain, noted as the "AUTHOR OF SET THE WORLD ON FIRE."
December 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 16 Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
The book cover features the title "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes, along with a statement that it has sold more than 5 million copies. The cover image shows a small, white laboratory mouse or rat, which appears to be the character Algernon referenced in the title. The mouse is the main visual element on the cover, taking up a significant portion of the space. The book cover has a simple, background, allowing the title and mouse image to be the focal points.
December 17, 2024 at 11:47 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 15 The Hundred Years' War on Palestine. By Rashid I. Khalidi
The cover features a landscape image of several damaged or dilapidated stone buildings. The architecture appears to be traditional Middle Eastern or Palestinian in style, with arched doorways, windows, and decorative elements. The buildings look weathered and worn, some with portions collapsed or crumbling. There is a sense of decay and conflict conveyed through the damaged structures. The background of the cover is a pale, soft blue color, which creates a somewhat muted and somber tone. The title text, "The Hundred Years' War on PALESTINE", is prominently displayed in large, bold black letters. The subtitle, "A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance, 1917-2017", provides additional context about the book's focus. The author's name, "Rashid I. Khalidi", is also featured in large text below the title. Overall, the cover design evokes a sense of the prolonged struggle and conflict that has occurred in Palestine over the past century, as indicated by the damaged buildings and the title's reference to a "war" on the region. The muted colors and worn architectural elements contribute to an somber, contemplative mood.
December 16, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 13 (I think) The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.
The book cover for "The Prophets" by Robert Jones, Jr. features a minimalist, abstract design. The main elements are: 1. The title "The Prophets" in large, bold text at the center of the cover. 2. The author's name "Robert Jones, Jr." in smaller text below the title. 3. The background has a hazy, muted color palette, with a combination of white, light blue, and muted yellow tones. This creates a soft, dreamy atmosphere. 4. The background appears to have a textural quality, with some subtle patterns or brush strokes visible, adding a sense of depth and visual interest. 5. The overall composition suggests a natural, landscape-like scene, with the white areas representing clouds or mist, and the blue areas representing mountains or hills in the distance. 6. There is a warm, golden sun-like shape near the bottom of the cover, adding a sense of light and radiance to the overall design. The cover has a minimalist, artistic style that conveys a sense of contemplation, spirituality, and the natural world, hinting at the themes or content of the book.
December 15, 2024 at 9:41 PM
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After knitting 42 scarves and 37 potholders I finally knit my first fingerless glove. Now I just need to make another one or always have one cold hand 🤔
Close up picture of my attempt at knitting a pale blue fingerless glove. The glove is on my hand. In the background you can see my couch and the edge of a cat scratching post.
December 15, 2024 at 3:37 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 13 Don't Cry For Me by Daniel Black
The cover has a bold, sans-serif title that takes up a large portion of the space. The text says "DON'T CRY FOR ME" in all capital letters. Below the title, the author's name "DANIEL BLACK" is displayed prominently. The background features a textured landscape scene with rolling hills or mountains. The colors shift from warm oranges and yellows at the top to darker greens and blues towards the bottom, creating a sense of depth and contrast. Silhouetted against this landscape is the profile view of a person's head and shoulders. This figure is positioned centrally and appears to be the main focus of the cover design. The cover also includes a positive blurb from author Jesmyn Ward, describing the book as "a perfect song" and "a beautiful book.
December 14, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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Choose 20 books for 20 days no explanation just the Title and the book cover.

Day 12: Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley.
The cover has a vibrant, red background that takes up most of the space. In the center, there are two figures depicted in what appears to be traditional or historical dress. One figure is wearing a headdress with looks like feathers or other adornments on top. This person has a serious, focused expression on their face. The other figure is wearing a more ornate, decorative garment, with intricate patterns and textures. This person has a slightly different, perhaps more regal pose. The title of the book, "Sister Mother Warrior," is written in large, cursive text across the top. The author's name, "Vanessa Riley," is displayed below the title in a smaller font
December 13, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 11 The Left-hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
White cover with brown text reads Ursula K Le Guin The Left hand of Darkness. In the center of the page is a square inside the is blue with what appears to be a light blue iceberg that is fairly large.
December 12, 2024 at 10:27 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 10: Everything Here is Beautiful. By Mira T. Lee
Red background with a blue and brown butterfly that's larger than the page. In white text it reads Everything Here is Beautiful a novel. Mira T. Lee.
December 11, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 9: Born To Run by Christopher McDougall
Blue background pictures the sky and mountains in the distance. Up closer is a unidentified person standing on a large boulder. The text reads Born To Run. A Hidden Tribes Superathlethes and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. Christopher McDougall.
December 11, 2024 at 12:30 AM