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Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 1d

Cuban Cigar Factory ‘Readers’

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The Radical ‘Readers’ in Cuban Cigar Factories

Lectors, or readers, once sparked revolution. Where are they today?

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The Superfan Podcast 🎙️ @spfanpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

This week on the Superfan Podcast, Marjorie Liu talks about gardening as metaphor, ritual, and creative rebellion.
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Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 1d

Sure, I'd try this.
Kyobo Bookstore-Flavored Bread's Mystery Drives Shortage
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Kyobo Bookstore-Flavored Bread's Mystery Drives Shortage

Kyobo Bookstore-Flavored Breads Mystery Drives Shortage 250,000 units sold as consumers speculate on vague bookstore flavor description

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Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 2d

A book vending machine provides an outlet for D.C.-area authors after funding cuts
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A book vending machine provides an outlet for D.C.-area authors after funding cuts

Washington, D.C.'s vending machine LitBox distributes books, with a serving of hope as local writers struggle with arts funding cuts.

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The Superfan Podcast 🎙️ @spfanpodcast.bsky.social · 2d

Cartoonist @mattkindt.bsky.social joins the Superfan Podcast to chat about John le Carré, Cold War paranoia, and why slow storytelling is the most subversive act in comics.
Listen: bit.ly/43dA0aQ

John le Carré: The Circus—Losing Control drops November 19.
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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Pub Day to PEANUT, BUTTER, AND CRACKERS CHRISTMAS SURPRISE from writer and artist Paige Braddock! In this addition to the Peanut, Butter, and Crackers series, someone's living in the gang's Christmas tree! Chaos ensues in this funny and sweet graphic novel out now from Nosy Crow!🎄

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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 10d

Our new Jackson Donne copies are here! Full of author Dave White's infamous P.I.s Jackson Donne and Matt Herrick hunting and getting hunted in classic New Jersey haunts, you'll want to grab your own striking copies ahead of the release of the 6th book!

Out now from Open Road! 🔦🔍

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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 2d

One of @lamag.bsky.social's 5 New Reads for Fall VICIOUS CYCLE by @jaimeparkerstickle.bsky.social is about a former journalist turned new mom in Northeast LA who won't let the death of two girls in her neighborhood go unsolved. Out everywhere Oct 21 from Thomas & Mercer!
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By the Book: 5 Must-Read New Releases for Fall 2025

October book releases include a memoir by renowned journalist Susan Orlean and a debut novel by Reese Witherspoon.

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The Superfan Podcast 🎙️ @spfanpodcast.bsky.social · 8d

This week on the Superfan Podcast, award-winning cartoonist and creator @mattkindt.bsky.social (Mind MGMT, Dept. H, BRZRKR) talks about John le Carré, Cold War paranoia, and why slow storytelling is the most subversive act in comics.

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Dark Horse Comics @darkhorse.com · 10d

New from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books: Carmilla Volume 3, the final chapter of this Bram Stoker Award-winning graphic novel re-imagination of Sheridan LeFanu's classic Carmilla is now available wherever you buy books: bit.ly/4h1eMTf

By @amychu.bsky.social, @sooleedraws.bsky.social

Carmilla Vol. 3 Trailer - Berger Books and Dark Horse Comics

New from Dark Horse Comics and Berger Books: Carmilla Volume 3, the final chapter of this Bram Stoker Award-winning graphic novel reimagination of Sheridan LeFanu's classic Carmilla is now available wherever you buy books. Details: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3016-597/Carmilla-Volume-3-The-Eternal-TPB Athena's daughter Ella journeys to Oxford, England where a mysterious university benefactor hires her for what seems like a simple research position, but leads her straight into the heart of danger...and the Lo family back into the complicated web of Carmilla herself. As deaths begin to pile up on campus, Ella becomes entangled with a secret supernatural society of hard partying immortals. And just as Athena once did, Ella is about to discover some family secrets of her own... A seductive, supernatural thriller about mortality and mother/daughter relationships. #darkhorsecomics #bergerbooks

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Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 11d

Exclusive: Meet Frank Future from BRIDE OF ROCKY HORROR graphic novel

See character designs for Frank Future from the upcoming Bride of Rocky Horror original graphic novel published by Bit Bot Media.

Exclusive: Meet Frank Future from BRIDE OF ROCKY HORROR graphic novel

See character designs for Frank Future from the upcoming Bride of Rocky Horror original graphic novel published by Bit Bot Media.

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The Superfan Podcast 🎙️ @spfanpodcast.bsky.social · 10d

Creators are fans just like the rest of us.

MACABRE DAILY spotlights season one of the Superfan Podcast.

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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 11d

Happy Pub Day to CARMILLA VOL. 3: THE ETERNAL! From Amy Chu and artist @sooleedraws.bsky.social this final Carmilla book takes you to school with Athena's daughter Ella where even more family secrets are unveiled. The perfect October read from @darkhorse.com!
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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 11d

New Deal Alert! Congrats to Susan Sherman on her sale of JOY ON THE MOON to Counterpoint Press! An exciting new mystery on an island, JOY ON THE MOON is both funny and surprising, a perfect summer 2027 read!

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Daily Dead @dailydead.bsky.social · 15d

Q&A: Discussing First Horror Films, Favorite Halloween Candy, and Memorable Costumes with SUPERFAN PODCAST Co-Hosts Christian Gossett, Kristen Simon, and David Hyde

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Q&A: Discussing First Horror Films, Favorite Halloween Candy, and Memorable Costumes with SUPERFAN PODCAST Co-Hosts Christian Gossett, Kristen Simon, and David Hyde - Daily Dead

Featuring comic book creators discussing the things they are passionate about other than comics, the Superfan Podcast takes a unique approach to the wondrous world of comic books, digging deeper into ...

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Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 15d

New Deal Alert! Congratulations to Susan Sherman, author of JOY ON THE MOON, the new locked-island mystery coming from Counterpoint Press in Summer 2027! 🔦🌱@hillnadell.bsky.social

Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 15d

Here for this.

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast (Wayne Hall) @waynescomics.bsky.social · 20d

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Wayne’s Comics Podcast #712: Interview with James Aquilone — Major Spoilers — Comic Book Reviews, News, Previews, and Podcasts

James Aquilone, accomplished horror writer/editor, returns to the Wayne’s Comics Podcast in Episode #712!

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Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 22d

A positive story on celebrity bookclubs...

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How celebrity book clubs are using their platform to inspire a love of reading

From Oscar-winning actors to morning news hosts and Grammy-winning pop stars, here are the celebrity book clubs that are inspiring their fans to read.

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Conskipper @conskipper.bsky.social · 22d

Learn all about Christian Gossett, Kristen Simon, and Superfan Promotions founder David Hyde's brand new 'Superfan' podcast right here, featuring new conversations with comic book writers and artists. conskipper.com/the-superfan... @superfanpr.bsky.social
#SuperFanPodcast #comics #podcast

'The Superfan' Podcast's David Hyde, Kristen Simon, and Christian Gossett: The Conskipper Interview

Christian Gossett, Kristen Simon, and Superfan Promotions founder David Hyde launch an all-new podcast series, featuring conversations with comic book writers and artists about what they’re passionate...

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Fanbase Press @fanbasepress.bsky.social · 22d

Fanbase Press' @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Interviews the Creative Team Behind the Newly Launched @spfanpodcast.bsky.social | Check Out Today's Episode with @marcguggenheim.bsky.social

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Fanbase Press Interviews the Creative Team Behind the Newly Launched ‘Superfan Podcast’ - Fanbasepress

The following is an interview with David Hyde, Kristen Simon, and Christian Gossett - co-hosts of the newly launched Superfan Podcast, where the people who

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Dara Hyde @dzhyde.bsky.social · 22d

9 Podcasts That Welcome You Into the “Literary World” - Electric Literature electricliterature.com/9-podcasts-t...

9 Podcasts That Welcome You Into the “Literary World” - Electric Literature

Demystifying intricacies of the writing life, one episode at a time

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The Superfan Podcast 🎙️ @spfanpodcast.bsky.social · 22d

This week on the Superfan Podcast, Emmy Award-winning screenwriter @marcguggenheim.bsky.social talks about the music of Billy Joel. 🎵🎶🎼

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FANGORIA @fangoria.bsky.social · 23d

The first-ever officially licensed ROCKY HORROR SHOW graphic novel, BRIDE OF ROCKY HORROR, is ready to shock and awe readers everywhere.

Exclusive: Return To The World of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW With New Graphic Novel Sequel

The first-ever officially licensed ROCKY HORROR SHOW graphic novel, BRIDE OF ROCKY HORROR, is ready to shock and awe readers everywhere.

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The Superfan Podcast 🎙️ @spfanpodcast.bsky.social · 24d

Happy birthday to Emmy Award-winning writer @marcguggenheim.bsky.social.

Tune into the Superfan Podcast this Friday (9/26) when Marc chats about growing up on Long Island obsessed with the music of Billy Joel. 🎵🎶🎼
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