Samantha Wilde /|\
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Samantha Wilde /|\
@wildegrove.bsky.social
I’m an avid journaler, Druid /|\ (OBOD), bookseller-in-the-making, and truck driver. Follow me as I enjoy the journey of life, my love for nature (especially old growth forests), and the occasional political spew supporting equality.
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I am currently in a binge viewing of The West Wing because I need a better coping mechanism than doom scrolling TikTok. Also it’s nice to watch an educated well articulated US President, even if he was a fictional president. It was the first show that told me lgbtq was not heinous.
Here’s a short list of what I dnf after I finished the Throne of Glass series
1. Quicksilver
2. The Ritual
3. Never Keep (this lead me to not even attempt Zodiac Academy)
4. The Coven
And very nearly Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea

What brought me out of this you might ask? The Wager by David Grann
March 20, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I should probably give an update but I finishes the Throne of Glass series after thinking I’d quit after the first book. I’m so glad I kept going because it was magnificent. It altered my brain for a bit as well because I had a string of dnfs afterwards.
#booksky #sjm #tog #aelin
March 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I’m pretty sure we all felt that way at the end of #onyxstorm we all collectively went wtf #rebeccayarros
March 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
I am blowing through audiobooks faster than ever so I figured I’d spread the word @libro.fm is better than audible.
1. It’s not owned by Amazon (why give more $ to bezos?)
2. You can support your local bookstore
3. They have nearly the same sales as audible

Check it out: libro.fm/referral?rf_...
Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores
Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.
libro.fm
March 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Unfair
January 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
What is this witchery? I am now in the middle of book 3 of the Throne of Glass series after nearly dismissing the entire thing after book 1. I commend those who pushed me to start book 2 but I slipped down the rabbit hole before I even realized it lol

#booksky #throneofglass #sjm
January 27, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”

Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
January 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I just finished Throne of Glass by SJM. I loved the ACOTAR series but I don’t think I’m continuing this series. I think if I had read in when I was younger, it may have caught my attention more but alas my elder years just couldn’t connect to it.

#booksky #booktok #romantasy
January 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I think this was the first dedication that ever made me cry. And I never felt so called out in my life.
What a dedication - ngl it's made me cry

#onyxstorm
📚💙
January 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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✨Happy Onyx Storm Day to all those celebrating!✨

May your coffee be hot (or ice cold!), your dragons fierce and your weapons sharp 🗡️

@rebeccayarros.bsky.social
💙📚

#onyxstorm #rebeccayarros #publicationday #newbooks #fantasy
January 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Okay so how is everyone going to bed tonight? By this I mean how are you stopping Onyx Storm so that you can sleep and go to work tomorrow? I just can’t bring myself to stop but I need sleep tonight.
#onyxstorm #booksky #bookish
January 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Helpful!
January 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Not only did I drop a door on my big toe today but I also pulled an intercostal muscle which has been extremely painful while I do anything that requires breathing.
January 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Signed up for RedNote today for when TikTok is banned because fuck Meta. China is no worse than Musk/Zuck for taking data. #tiktokrefugee #letslearnmandarin #rednote
January 14, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I went the entire day today without phone or internet service and it was really eye opening how much I rely on it not just for entertainment but work and family as well. I know people complain about it all the time but damn if it don’t make life exponentially easier.
January 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I’ve been having dreams of thunderbirds lately and just happened to stop at a truck stop with a native jewelry shop next to it in New Mexico. I checked to see if they had anything with thunderbirds and I ended up with their last adjustable thunderbird ring (and much poorer) #druidsky #nativeamerican
January 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I just had my second book list rejected by AODA. the 1st was 3 years ago and was a blanket rejection, this time at least they went book by book 6 pass/3 fail. I think I’ll stick to OBOD and IOW. #druidsky #druidry
January 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Sienna says “Merry Christmas, or whatever…”
December 25, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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You’re the US Marines band at the White House and Mavis Staples 👑 walks into the room so you start playing "I’ll Take You There" and this happens👇
December 24, 2024 at 1:37 AM
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.

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge

20/20
December 23, 2024 at 11:46 PM
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.

#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge

19/20
December 22, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Happy Yule, Winter Solstice, Alban Arthan to all my pagan folk. As the days begin to stretch and night slowly recedes, may the new light of the year bring you happiness! The battle of the Holly king and Oak king reaches its peak today.

#druidsky /|\
December 21, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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Have a listen to one of my favourite pagan musicians singing this jolly seasonal song 😊 If you have missed @paganmusic.bsky.social Do go and give his magical music a listen. You can find Damh the Bard on all the music apps and socials
Yule Blessings to everyone 😊 #Druidsky #Pagansky #Witchsky
On Midwinter's Day
YouTube video by Damh the Bard - Topic
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December 20, 2024 at 11:22 PM
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Blessed Winter Solstice. My the spark of light in the darkness inspire you to create with joy and happiness your intent for the coming year. Blessed be to all of you.
December 21, 2024 at 5:14 AM