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Donate books at Read for Need
https://www.tursulowepress.com
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Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian | Protect History
Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian is a “Crowd to Cloud” effort to steward and safeguard our institution by preserving the Smithsonian Institution’s contents as they exist in 2025. With our feet ...
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You can volunteer to be a citizen historian at the Smithsonian.
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"As long as policymakers continue to flood money into AI, small press publishers will only grow in importance. The quality of the books they produce, driven by that creative, alternative thinking & integrative design focus is only set to become more in demand." www.thebookseller.com/comment/dont...
Don’t invest in AI, invest in the future of the book
Why the publishing industry must back small presses, rather than LLMs.
www.thebookseller.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
"As long as policymakers continue to flood money into AI, small press publishers will only grow in importance. The quality of the books they produce, driven by that creative, alternative thinking & integrative design focus is only set to become more in demand." www.thebookseller.com/comment/dont...
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Thomas D. Peacock’s THE WOLF’S TRAIL is “a story of zaagi’idiwin, the story of love—the love of the wolves for each other and their family, the Anishinaabe people.” —Marcie Rendon
Read a book from Holy Cow! Press this #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth: www.holycowpress.org/product/the-...
Read a book from Holy Cow! Press this #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth: www.holycowpress.org/product/the-...
The Wolf's Trail: An Ojibwe Story, Told by Wolves, novel by Thomas D. Peacock | Holy Cow! Press
The Wolf’s Trail tells of Zhi-shay’, an elder wolf, and a litter of young wolves living somewhere on the side of a hill overlooking the river that flows through Nagahchiwanong in northern Minnesota.…
www.holycowpress.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Thomas D. Peacock’s THE WOLF’S TRAIL is “a story of zaagi’idiwin, the story of love—the love of the wolves for each other and their family, the Anishinaabe people.” —Marcie Rendon
Read a book from Holy Cow! Press this #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth: www.holycowpress.org/product/the-...
Read a book from Holy Cow! Press this #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth: www.holycowpress.org/product/the-...
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'Ні everyone ☺️👋 I’m raising money for charity by selling prints and cards of my artwork. They look exactly like my paintings! If you have a chance to look that would mean a lot, every card really makes a difference ❤️
Please share 🙏🥰 benjaminfallow.etsy.com
Please share 🙏🥰 benjaminfallow.etsy.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
'Ні everyone ☺️👋 I’m raising money for charity by selling prints and cards of my artwork. They look exactly like my paintings! If you have a chance to look that would mean a lot, every card really makes a difference ❤️
Please share 🙏🥰 benjaminfallow.etsy.com
Please share 🙏🥰 benjaminfallow.etsy.com
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"What necessary perspectives do we lose, and what questions go unasked and unanswered, when Black journalists are among the first to be seen as disposable on a masthead?" www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-...
Where Have All The Black Journalists Gone?
In the wake of the Teen Vogue layoffs and the rollback of DEI initiatives in media, we have to ask: what necessary perspectives do we lose, and what questions go unasked and unanswered, when Black jou...
www.refinery29.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"What necessary perspectives do we lose, and what questions go unasked and unanswered, when Black journalists are among the first to be seen as disposable on a masthead?" www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-...
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🚨🚨 In recent weeks, a third-party law firm, ClaimsHero, has launched an aggressive online campaign urging authors to opt out of the Anthropic settlement. But as the federal judge overseeing the settlement made clear last week, ClaimsHero’s campaign is not just misleading—it may be unlawful.
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🚨🚨 In recent weeks, a third-party law firm, ClaimsHero, has launched an aggressive online campaign urging authors to opt out of the Anthropic settlement. But as the federal judge overseeing the settlement made clear last week, ClaimsHero’s campaign is not just misleading—it may be unlawful.
Love to see this and can't wait to listen!
Dictionaries are often the most requested book by incarcerated Americans. It's lifesaving. (Must be paperback do donate. Here's a link to read more about that: prisonbookprogram.org/donate-books... )
Dictionaries are often the most requested book by incarcerated Americans. It's lifesaving. (Must be paperback do donate. Here's a link to read more about that: prisonbookprogram.org/donate-books... )
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Love to see this and can't wait to listen!
Dictionaries are often the most requested book by incarcerated Americans. It's lifesaving. (Must be paperback do donate. Here's a link to read more about that: prisonbookprogram.org/donate-books... )
Dictionaries are often the most requested book by incarcerated Americans. It's lifesaving. (Must be paperback do donate. Here's a link to read more about that: prisonbookprogram.org/donate-books... )
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NBCC member Costa Beavin Pappas wrote about how indie bookstores are blending activism and literature for community care for Prism:
Indie bookstores merge activism and literature for collective care
Charis Books, Red Emma’s, and other booksellers serve as intellectual and cultural hubs during rising authoritarianism
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
NBCC member Costa Beavin Pappas wrote about how indie bookstores are blending activism and literature for community care for Prism:
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There’s another wave of author impersonators offering consultations/mentoring for a price. (I got one from “Claire Keegan” telling me I’m very promising!) I’m sure you are great, but I didn’t email to tell you how swell you are. Here’s info on book scams: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/prh-fraud/
November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
There’s another wave of author impersonators offering consultations/mentoring for a price. (I got one from “Claire Keegan” telling me I’m very promising!) I’m sure you are great, but I didn’t email to tell you how swell you are. Here’s info on book scams: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/prh-fraud/
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A lovely story of an archivist reaching out for religious community support to fully understand a holy book in the collection, and that community getting a wonderful experience in return.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sikhs flock to see rare outing of ancient holy book in Edinburgh
The Guru Granth Sahib is so fragile it was taken to Edinburgh Gurdwara in a special convoy by curators for just a few hours.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A lovely story of an archivist reaching out for religious community support to fully understand a holy book in the collection, and that community getting a wonderful experience in return.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Holy shit, just learned about the typewriter art of Montserrat Alberich Escardívol, a Catalan typist. Using an extra wide typewriter and 180 color ribbons, she built up elaborate images from simple characters like 'm' and '.' and ';'. Here is her typewritten painting of the Cathedral of Barcelona.
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When Dianne Connery took over as development director at a public library in rural north Texas, it was on the verge of collapse.
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
Q&A: Dianne Connery and Rural Libraries | The Daily Yonder
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a
dailyyonder.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
When Dianne Connery took over as development director at a public library in rural north Texas, it was on the verge of collapse.
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
Now, it is a versatile community hub. Connery talks the particular challenges and opportunities of the journey.
dailyyonder.com/qa-dianne-co...
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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Philly-area followers: Don't miss a special free event celebrating the launch of GREATER PHILADELPHIA: A NEW HISTORY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY! Join us next Thursday 11/13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Independence Visitor Center. RSVP now: bit.ly/4nAW1aY #PhillyIsGreater
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Philly-area followers: Don't miss a special free event celebrating the launch of GREATER PHILADELPHIA: A NEW HISTORY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY! Join us next Thursday 11/13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Independence Visitor Center. RSVP now: bit.ly/4nAW1aY #PhillyIsGreater
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CLMP is hiring! We’re seeking a full-time Membership Senior Manager to join our small but mighty team. Visit our website to read the full description and application details: www.clmp.org/about/jobs-w...
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CLMP is hiring! We’re seeking a full-time Membership Senior Manager to join our small but mighty team. Visit our website to read the full description and application details: www.clmp.org/about/jobs-w...
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Do you work at a small U.S. liberal arts college or at a university with 5,000 or fewer undergrads? If so, check out Rare Book School’s 𝗠. 𝗖. 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀!
Application deadline: 𝟳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
rarebookschool.org
Application deadline: 𝟳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
rarebookschool.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Do you work at a small U.S. liberal arts college or at a university with 5,000 or fewer undergrads? If so, check out Rare Book School’s 𝗠. 𝗖. 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀!
Application deadline: 𝟳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
rarebookschool.org
Application deadline: 𝟳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
rarebookschool.org
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A spooky listen, full of higher ed ghosts ‘n’ ghouls.. but also rich with fresh ideas & possibility for the humanities. Thanks to @mattseybold.bsky.social for having me on & @cnewf.bsky.social for his vision!
The 100th episode of American Vandal. Launching the 12th season. Live at UPenn English Faculty Lounge with @cnewf.bsky.social, @whitneytrettien.bsky.social, & an incredible assembly of faculty, students, visiting scholars, & friends of the pod.
Criticism & The Chatbot Bubble (Vandal Live at UPenn English)
with Christopher Newfield & Whitney Trettien
theamericanvandal.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A spooky listen, full of higher ed ghosts ‘n’ ghouls.. but also rich with fresh ideas & possibility for the humanities. Thanks to @mattseybold.bsky.social for having me on & @cnewf.bsky.social for his vision!
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Check out the amazing work Barbershop Books does to encourage of love of reading in Black boys.
action.everylibrary.org/barbershop_b...
action.everylibrary.org/barbershop_b...
Barbershop Books: Helping Black Boys Identify As Readers
Check out the amazing work Barbershop Books does to encourage of love of reading in Black boys.
action.everylibrary.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Check out the amazing work Barbershop Books does to encourage of love of reading in Black boys.
action.everylibrary.org/barbershop_b...
action.everylibrary.org/barbershop_b...
This looks fascinating.
Paperback of my Jefferson Bible book drops next week! press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...
The Jefferson Bible
The life and times of a uniquely American testament
press.princeton.edu
October 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This looks fascinating.
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If you need cheering up and/or extreme office/life-choice jealousy, here’s a dreamy photo of Giovanni Mardersteig’s Officina Bodoni in Verona
(From: www.tipoteca.it/en/evento/of...)
(From: www.tipoteca.it/en/evento/of...)
October 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
If you need cheering up and/or extreme office/life-choice jealousy, here’s a dreamy photo of Giovanni Mardersteig’s Officina Bodoni in Verona
(From: www.tipoteca.it/en/evento/of...)
(From: www.tipoteca.it/en/evento/of...)
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In sharing my new novel with the dear book club members of Pennswood Village, I experienced an otherworldly embrace. That story in today's @oldstermag.bsky.social oldster.substack.com/p/zooming-wi... #Philadelphia #novel #bookclubs #retirementvillages #writingcommunity #SariBotton #PeggyMandell
Zooming with the Readers of Pennswood Village
Author Beth Kephart pays a virtual visit to writer Margaret Mandell's retirement village.
oldster.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
In sharing my new novel with the dear book club members of Pennswood Village, I experienced an otherworldly embrace. That story in today's @oldstermag.bsky.social oldster.substack.com/p/zooming-wi... #Philadelphia #novel #bookclubs #retirementvillages #writingcommunity #SariBotton #PeggyMandell
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There's a mini genre of publisher memoirs--Calasso, Korda, going back Doubleday, etc. Is there a publisher memoir written by a woman?
October 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
There's a mini genre of publisher memoirs--Calasso, Korda, going back Doubleday, etc. Is there a publisher memoir written by a woman?
You can volunteer to be a citizen historian at the Smithsonian.
Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian | Protect History
Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian is a “Crowd to Cloud” effort to steward and safeguard our institution by preserving the Smithsonian Institution’s contents as they exist in 2025. With our feet ...
www.citizenhistorians.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
You can volunteer to be a citizen historian at the Smithsonian.
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“When you get a suspicious book, “you look it up to see what else the [author] has written. And you see there's 30 things, and none of them have any reviews, and they were all written in the last two years,” DeMeester-Lane says.”
How Local Librarians Keep AI Slop Off the Shelves
AI is being used to create nonsensical, sometimes dangerously inaccurate books. Local librarians are tasked with keeping these volumes out of their collections.
www.governing.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
“When you get a suspicious book, “you look it up to see what else the [author] has written. And you see there's 30 things, and none of them have any reviews, and they were all written in the last two years,” DeMeester-Lane says.”