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Robin Bradford

@tuphlos.bsky.social

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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

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...

Submission Guidelines – Washington Center for the Book

washingtoncenterforthebook.org

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 12h

I can honestly say I did not expect that to be the last word. #collectiondevelopment

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 12h

............................... lol

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 12h

"He told her to smile. He shouldn't have."

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 12h

This is a very creepy and well done cover. #collectiondevelopment

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

That was my reaction. That's where I still am

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

They are talking with the author of this article www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...

The Publishing Industry’s Most Swoon-Worthy Genre

Tight-knit but open-armed fans have made romance an especially hot commodity.

www.theatlantic.com

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

I love when @marketplace.org talks about Romance.

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

I mean, aside from the very prominent skull and crossbones....I'm here for French Toast. Especially if it looks fancy! #collectiondevelopment

French Toast: Paris Ghost Writer Chronicles book 2 by Corinne Labalme

At this cozy bistro, the cuisine is to die for!

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

Today in "I have questions, but please don't give me answers..." #collectiondevelopment edition

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

Okay, I can agree with this.

ʙᴜη ₊˚⊹⋆ @bun.is.a.cutie.fyi · 1d

!!!

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

WELP

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

He should be a talk show host. That's the level of appreciation I have for him. Let's make him the talk show host, and John Oliver the governor. LOL.

I don't want Gavin to do anything except troll Trump. I don't even trust him with other Rs because he's just as liable to kiss their ass.

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

I like this. Yes, he's great at trolling. And we hate who he is trolling so much that we (I) kind of get relief that he's able to get under their skin.

But.....yeah. I wouldn't want him to be my gov. But I also don't like the gov I have either. LOL

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 13h

tired: Claws for Concern

wired: Claus for Concern

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 14h

#20TBRbookchallenge
I love a challenge! Book #4

Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.

#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky

Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldree

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 14h

#20TBRbookchallenge
I love a challenge! Book #3 I knew I would forget a day! Yesterday's book.

Choose 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order.
No explanations, no expectations, just covers.

#Booksky #bookchallenge
#readingchallenge #readersky

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 14h

I mean, good for them. Glad to hear he's not cheating on his wife.

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 14h

LOLOL! I haven't even watched Barney Miller in awhile, I don't know why I had that block. But, I really did. LOL.

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 15h

Melissa and I had way too much time on our hands senior year.

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 16h

OH! I love this

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 16h

That's also probably very true!

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 16h

Can we stop breathlessly reporting this as if it's a surprise? Time after time (after time) it's the same shit. It's never a surprise. This is who they are. You KNOW this is who they are. We ALL KNOW this is who they are.

What are you going to do about it, that's the question.

Politico @politico.com · 18h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 17h

the lack of lead poisoning! Yes.

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 17h

YES

Robin Bradford @tuphlos.bsky.social · 17h

I understand that. It's almost worse to not have tested because now the suspicion is there, but no evidence.

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