Robin Bradford
@tuphlos.bsky.social
Reader. Librarian. Lawyer. My mouth is unruly. I've been told I'm zesty! Lover of things and (some) people. Watcher of sports and cooking shows. And dramas. Midwestern core, PNW present.
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Robin Bradford
@tuphlos.bsky.social
· Aug 27
Submission Guidelines – Washington Center for the Book
washingtoncenterforthebook.org
And if you are
A: a Washington author and
B: have a book coming out in 2025
Have you considered submitting for next year's award? If you meet those 2 criteria then we'd love to hear from you.
washingtoncenterforthebook.org/submit-books...
A: a Washington author and
B: have a book coming out in 2025
Have you considered submitting for next year's award? If you meet those 2 criteria then we'd love to hear from you.
washingtoncenterforthebook.org/submit-books...
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It is the birthday of the novelist who wrote,
“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.”
Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson was born on this day in 1850. He is best known for "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" and "Treasure Island."
#WriterSky #BookSky
“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.”
Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson was born on this day in 1850. He is best known for "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" and "Treasure Island."
#WriterSky #BookSky
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It is the birthday of the novelist who wrote,
“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.”
Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson was born on this day in 1850. He is best known for "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" and "Treasure Island."
#WriterSky #BookSky
“Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.”
Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson was born on this day in 1850. He is best known for "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" and "Treasure Island."
#WriterSky #BookSky
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Mark Wolf, a federal judge appointed by Reagan, is resigning after 40 years on the bench.
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Mark Wolf, a federal judge appointed by Reagan, is resigning after 40 years on the bench.
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
In an essay published by The Atlantic this week, he wrote, “The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out. Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”
Just realized that today, the 13th, is 3 months out from carpal tunnel surgery. Um…what scar? You can see it in pic 2 but that is some damn fine work.
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Just realized that today, the 13th, is 3 months out from carpal tunnel surgery. Um…what scar? You can see it in pic 2 but that is some damn fine work.
Happy Happy HAPPY Birthday, @ahsimlibrarian.bsky.social!!!! I hope you have the best day.
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Happy Happy HAPPY Birthday, @ahsimlibrarian.bsky.social!!!! I hope you have the best day.
Good morning, my loves. Happy Thursday. It was a rainy and terrible drive this morning, but i didn’t die so i guess it’s a win. And now I’m at my desk and I’m about to buy some things. Hope your day at least has some sunshine.
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Good morning, my loves. Happy Thursday. It was a rainy and terrible drive this morning, but i didn’t die so i guess it’s a win. And now I’m at my desk and I’m about to buy some things. Hope your day at least has some sunshine.
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November 13 is World Kindness Day. Its goal is to encourage acts of kindness. (After all, one kind day is better than none.) Here's a look at the nature and nurturing of human kindness. n.pr/49S06UX
If you're going to be kind to another human, today is the day to do it!
November 13 is World Kindness Day. Its goal is to encourage acts of kindness. (After all, one kind day is better than none.) Here's a look at the nature and nurturing of human kindness.
n.pr
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
November 13 is World Kindness Day. Its goal is to encourage acts of kindness. (After all, one kind day is better than none.) Here's a look at the nature and nurturing of human kindness. n.pr/49S06UX
Have you ever wanted to get in bed with someone and hug them so tight their eyeballs pop out?
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Have you ever wanted to get in bed with someone and hug them so tight their eyeballs pop out?
Gorgeous
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Gorgeous
It's the end of the year, and I am basically just ordering patron requests this week, I think. And yet, the puns. #collectiondevelopment amzn.to/49cyKbV
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It's the end of the year, and I am basically just ordering patron requests this week, I think. And yet, the puns. #collectiondevelopment amzn.to/49cyKbV
@bookjawns.bsky.social @sonomalass.bsky.social Are y'all watching the baking show on Hallmark? I watched an ep and it was cute. I think I'm going to keep it. LOL. It fills an hour. I don't love it, but it's fine.
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
@bookjawns.bsky.social @sonomalass.bsky.social Are y'all watching the baking show on Hallmark? I watched an ep and it was cute. I think I'm going to keep it. LOL. It fills an hour. I don't love it, but it's fine.
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Outside the Box Resource: @literaryhub.bsky.social Does Quick Interviews with @nationalbook.bsky.social Award Nominees:
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/outs...
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/outs...
Outside the Box Resource: Lit Hub Does Quick Interviews with National Book Award Nominees
The National Book Awards are coming up. When they had their long list, I had this post about how to use the award as a resource . (Look I am...
raforall.blogspot.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Outside the Box Resource: @literaryhub.bsky.social Does Quick Interviews with @nationalbook.bsky.social Award Nominees:
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/outs...
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/outs...
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Why use "underage women" when "girls" is the right word?
November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Why use "underage women" when "girls" is the right word?
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I'm gonna be real-real here: Bookstore Romance Day may not happen in 2026. By this time of year, I've usually secured at least a handful of sponsors & their backing helps pay for things like newsletter services & Canva & Zoom & internet, all of which are needed for planning & off-season events.
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
um....I'm gonna go find a place somewhere else if it's all the same to you! #collectiondevelopment amzn.to/4hWRDBX
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
um....I'm gonna go find a place somewhere else if it's all the same to you! #collectiondevelopment amzn.to/4hWRDBX
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Now available from my colleagues at @medgareverscollege.bsky.social! The Negro World Newspaper Collection, 1923-1925. Check out this fantastic digital collection here:
dcmny.org/do/004b7e44-...
dcmny.org/do/004b7e44-...
dcmny.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Now available from my colleagues at @medgareverscollege.bsky.social! The Negro World Newspaper Collection, 1923-1925. Check out this fantastic digital collection here:
dcmny.org/do/004b7e44-...
dcmny.org/do/004b7e44-...
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Where is this world? Can I join it? I want email from some people.
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Where is this world? Can I join it? I want email from some people.
I think I could have written this. LOL.
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I think I could have written this. LOL.
One of the things I love about Instagram: It keeps showing me that I'm not the overthinker in the world. LOL.
I keep getting all of these VERY MEANINGFUL® memes about it. This is my algorithm now. But...at least it isn't just me?
I keep getting all of these VERY MEANINGFUL® memes about it. This is my algorithm now. But...at least it isn't just me?
November 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
One of the things I love about Instagram: It keeps showing me that I'm not the overthinker in the world. LOL.
I keep getting all of these VERY MEANINGFUL® memes about it. This is my algorithm now. But...at least it isn't just me?
I keep getting all of these VERY MEANINGFUL® memes about it. This is my algorithm now. But...at least it isn't just me?
so opening a new tab and then forgetting what you wanted to do with it is the same as walking into a room and forgetting why you're there?
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
so opening a new tab and then forgetting what you wanted to do with it is the same as walking into a room and forgetting why you're there?
Good morning, my loves. Happy Wednesday! I get in to work this morning and there is something waiting for me on my desk. Work bestie is the best! I hope your day is also filled with happy surprises!
November 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Good morning, my loves. Happy Wednesday! I get in to work this morning and there is something waiting for me on my desk. Work bestie is the best! I hope your day is also filled with happy surprises!
Have enough books? I'm.....what?
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Have enough books? I'm.....what?
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Thanks to the @chicago.suntimes.com for running my letter advocating for no cuts to the Chicago Public Library!
chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...
chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...
Disappointed in Durbin
A reader from Palos Park expresses frustration over Durbin's vote to end the government shutdown. Also, "Obamacare," proposed Chicago Public library cuts, Dale Bowman, tears gas and Chicago's sports t...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Thanks to the @chicago.suntimes.com for running my letter advocating for no cuts to the Chicago Public Library!
chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...
chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-t...
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In an unforgettable Veterans Day moment, former President Barack Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans as their Honor Flight landed in Washington, D.C. The veterans, fresh off their flight from Madison, Wisconsin, were greeted by President Obama himself.
November 12, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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