Willow (they)
@willowlthewisp.bsky.social
They/Them. Autistic. Queer. Stories most welcome. Adventures, dragon hoards, faery rings, wizards' towers. Let's get lost in the woods together.
Today's book: "Bellies" by Nicola Dinan
Been looking forward to reading this ever since it was recommended to me early this year. I'm a few chapters in already, thoroughly hooked. Ming's dysphoria is extremely relatable.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
Been looking forward to reading this ever since it was recommended to me early this year. I'm a few chapters in already, thoroughly hooked. Ming's dysphoria is extremely relatable.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
November 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today's book: "Bellies" by Nicola Dinan
Been looking forward to reading this ever since it was recommended to me early this year. I'm a few chapters in already, thoroughly hooked. Ming's dysphoria is extremely relatable.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
Been looking forward to reading this ever since it was recommended to me early this year. I'm a few chapters in already, thoroughly hooked. Ming's dysphoria is extremely relatable.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
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February 21, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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February 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Finished!
Rhys's writing style wasn't for me, but this was worth the read regardless. It's complex and scathing, and very human. I also really liked Rhys's letters included at the back of the book: it's fascinating how much of her own life made it into this story, and into her other works too.
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Rhys's writing style wasn't for me, but this was worth the read regardless. It's complex and scathing, and very human. I also really liked Rhys's letters included at the back of the book: it's fascinating how much of her own life made it into this story, and into her other works too.
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Today's book: "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys
I love "Jane Eyre", but poor Bertha really gets the short end of the stick. I'm eager to read her side of the story. My library's copy has lots of annotations and essays which should be interesting as well.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
I love "Jane Eyre", but poor Bertha really gets the short end of the stick. I'm eager to read her side of the story. My library's copy has lots of annotations and essays which should be interesting as well.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Finished!
Rhys's writing style wasn't for me, but this was worth the read regardless. It's complex and scathing, and very human. I also really liked Rhys's letters included at the back of the book: it's fascinating how much of her own life made it into this story, and into her other works too.
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Rhys's writing style wasn't for me, but this was worth the read regardless. It's complex and scathing, and very human. I also really liked Rhys's letters included at the back of the book: it's fascinating how much of her own life made it into this story, and into her other works too.
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Today's book: "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys
I love "Jane Eyre", but poor Bertha really gets the short end of the stick. I'm eager to read her side of the story. My library's copy has lots of annotations and essays which should be interesting as well.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
I love "Jane Eyre", but poor Bertha really gets the short end of the stick. I'm eager to read her side of the story. My library's copy has lots of annotations and essays which should be interesting as well.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Today's book: "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys
I love "Jane Eyre", but poor Bertha really gets the short end of the stick. I'm eager to read her side of the story. My library's copy has lots of annotations and essays which should be interesting as well.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
I love "Jane Eyre", but poor Bertha really gets the short end of the stick. I'm eager to read her side of the story. My library's copy has lots of annotations and essays which should be interesting as well.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
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“This isn’t so bad,” thought the ghost. “Being dead.” 👻🪽
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
“This isn’t so bad,” thought the ghost. “Being dead.” 👻🪽
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I think this Bittern is rather #round for #BirdOfTheDay, and does double duty for #WaderWednesday
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November 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I think this Bittern is rather #round for #BirdOfTheDay, and does double duty for #WaderWednesday
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Question of the Day: When you visit a physical bookstore do you tend to be looking for particular books or do you prefer the "surprise me" approach? #booksky
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Question of the Day: When you visit a physical bookstore do you tend to be looking for particular books or do you prefer the "surprise me" approach? #booksky
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November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Today's book: "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
When I last tried to read this—gosh, almost 10 years ago now—I put it down after only a few pages. (I was quicker to DNF then.) Historically Dickens hasn't been for me, but this time I'll finish it.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
When I last tried to read this—gosh, almost 10 years ago now—I put it down after only a few pages. (I was quicker to DNF then.) Historically Dickens hasn't been for me, but this time I'll finish it.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today's book: "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens
When I last tried to read this—gosh, almost 10 years ago now—I put it down after only a few pages. (I was quicker to DNF then.) Historically Dickens hasn't been for me, but this time I'll finish it.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
When I last tried to read this—gosh, almost 10 years ago now—I put it down after only a few pages. (I was quicker to DNF then.) Historically Dickens hasn't been for me, but this time I'll finish it.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
I try to read at least a little every day, especially in the mornings and evenings, but it can vary. Sometimes I'm just too busy or don't have the mental bandwidth for reading. More often, my chronic migraines visit uninvited; I physically can't read through the worst ones.
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
— ★°•| November 18 |•°★ —
How frequently are you able to read? To those with less time, what are ways you ensure you still get quality bookish time?
☆ Don't forget to include our hashtag, and make sure to use alt-text with any images!! ☆
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How frequently are you able to read? To those with less time, what are ways you ensure you still get quality bookish time?
☆ Don't forget to include our hashtag, and make sure to use alt-text with any images!! ☆
[Tags: #booksky 💙📚 #BookishQOTD 📖🦋]
November 19, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I try to read at least a little every day, especially in the mornings and evenings, but it can vary. Sometimes I'm just too busy or don't have the mental bandwidth for reading. More often, my chronic migraines visit uninvited; I physically can't read through the worst ones.
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
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Question of the Day: What work of dystopian fiction would you recommend? (No need to comment if you don't read or like this genre.) #booksky
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Question of the Day: What work of dystopian fiction would you recommend? (No need to comment if you don't read or like this genre.) #booksky
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Happy Mickey Mouse Day, lovelies! 💬📚
Did you grow up with Disney books? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
Did you grow up with Disney books? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Happy Mickey Mouse Day, lovelies! 💬📚
Did you grow up with Disney books? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
Did you grow up with Disney books? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
Today's book: "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
This one's been on my to-read list all year. I love John Burgoyne's cover illustration, especially the waxwings (I'm a sucker for songbirds).
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
This one's been on my to-read list all year. I love John Burgoyne's cover illustration, especially the waxwings (I'm a sucker for songbirds).
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today's book: "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
This one's been on my to-read list all year. I love John Burgoyne's cover illustration, especially the waxwings (I'm a sucker for songbirds).
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
This one's been on my to-read list all year. I love John Burgoyne's cover illustration, especially the waxwings (I'm a sucker for songbirds).
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
So many books have inspired more kindness in me, I'd never be able to name them all. A few of the big ones:
–Benjamin Hoff's "The Tao of Pooh"
–Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables"
–Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Left Hand of Darkness"
–Anna Sewell's "Black Beauty"
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
–Benjamin Hoff's "The Tao of Pooh"
–Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables"
–Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Left Hand of Darkness"
–Anna Sewell's "Black Beauty"
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
— ★°•| November 18 |•°★ —
The second week of November is world kindness week. Has any book inspired you to be kinder? Name them.
☆ Don't forget to include our hashtag, and make sure to use alt-text with any images!! ☆
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The second week of November is world kindness week. Has any book inspired you to be kinder? Name them.
☆ Don't forget to include our hashtag, and make sure to use alt-text with any images!! ☆
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November 18, 2025 at 2:11 AM
So many books have inspired more kindness in me, I'd never be able to name them all. A few of the big ones:
–Benjamin Hoff's "The Tao of Pooh"
–Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables"
–Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Left Hand of Darkness"
–Anna Sewell's "Black Beauty"
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
–Benjamin Hoff's "The Tao of Pooh"
–Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables"
–Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Left Hand of Darkness"
–Anna Sewell's "Black Beauty"
💙📚 #BookSky #BookishQOTD
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How did the opening chapters shape your expectations for what kind of story this would be?
(Please keep responses spoiler free!)
#BlueskyBookclub #booksky 📚💙
(Please keep responses spoiler free!)
#BlueskyBookclub #booksky 📚💙
The first month of #BlueskyBookclub starts today!
We'll be reading The Round House by Louise Edrich.
I'll post a few spoiler-free questions throughout the month, and then on November 26th everyone can post their thoughts and questions about the book!
#booksky 📚💙
We'll be reading The Round House by Louise Edrich.
I'll post a few spoiler-free questions throughout the month, and then on November 26th everyone can post their thoughts and questions about the book!
#booksky 📚💙
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
How did the opening chapters shape your expectations for what kind of story this would be?
(Please keep responses spoiler free!)
#BlueskyBookclub #booksky 📚💙
(Please keep responses spoiler free!)
#BlueskyBookclub #booksky 📚💙
Today was library day! It's a deceptively tall stack this time: presently I only plan to read one Dickens story.
–Robin Wall Kimmerer's "The Serviceberry"
–Morton Dauwen Zabel's "Dickens' Best Stories"
–Jean Rhys's "Wide Sargasso Sea"
–Nicola Dinan's "Bellies"
–Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca"
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–Robin Wall Kimmerer's "The Serviceberry"
–Morton Dauwen Zabel's "Dickens' Best Stories"
–Jean Rhys's "Wide Sargasso Sea"
–Nicola Dinan's "Bellies"
–Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca"
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November 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Today was library day! It's a deceptively tall stack this time: presently I only plan to read one Dickens story.
–Robin Wall Kimmerer's "The Serviceberry"
–Morton Dauwen Zabel's "Dickens' Best Stories"
–Jean Rhys's "Wide Sargasso Sea"
–Nicola Dinan's "Bellies"
–Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca"
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–Robin Wall Kimmerer's "The Serviceberry"
–Morton Dauwen Zabel's "Dickens' Best Stories"
–Jean Rhys's "Wide Sargasso Sea"
–Nicola Dinan's "Bellies"
–Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca"
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Happy Anti-Bullying Week, lovelies! 💬📚
What is something you want to see less of in the bookish community? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
What is something you want to see less of in the bookish community? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Happy Anti-Bullying Week, lovelies! 💬📚
What is something you want to see less of in the bookish community? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
What is something you want to see less of in the bookish community? 💙📚✨
#QOTD #BookishQOTD #booksky #readersky #bookishquestions
Today's book: "Storm Front" (Dresden Files, Book 1) by Jim Butcher
"It is the prerogative of wizards to be grumpy."
The newest Dresden File arrives in January! I'm going to pace myself this go around by rereading the series between library stacks.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
"It is the prerogative of wizards to be grumpy."
The newest Dresden File arrives in January! I'm going to pace myself this go around by rereading the series between library stacks.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
November 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Today's book: "Storm Front" (Dresden Files, Book 1) by Jim Butcher
"It is the prerogative of wizards to be grumpy."
The newest Dresden File arrives in January! I'm going to pace myself this go around by rereading the series between library stacks.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
"It is the prerogative of wizards to be grumpy."
The newest Dresden File arrives in January! I'm going to pace myself this go around by rereading the series between library stacks.
💙📚 #BookSky #CurrentlyReading #NowReading
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Pope Leo absolutely cooking
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
"The world is changing, I said. It is no longer a world just for boys and men."
—Nettie, from Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"
💙📚 #BookSky #SundaySentence
—Nettie, from Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"
💙📚 #BookSky #SundaySentence
November 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"The world is changing, I said. It is no longer a world just for boys and men."
—Nettie, from Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"
💙📚 #BookSky #SundaySentence
—Nettie, from Alice Walker's "The Color Purple"
💙📚 #BookSky #SundaySentence