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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · May 24

Never take seriously those who ridicule low income people for having a smartphone or laptop.

“If they’re so poor how did they buy an iPhone???”

Because they’re trying to escape poverty, not the 1700s, genius. If you think basic tech access is unnecessary or a luxury, survive a month without it.

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · Apr 24

Okay book loving friends, let's try our first ever Bluesky giveaway! One winner will receive their choice of merch from our store: www.bonfire.com/store/librof...

1. Like this post
2. Follow us
3. Let us know what indie bookshop you're celebrating this Indie Bookstore Day, 4/26, in the comments!

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Alt: a neon sign with a gift box and the words giveaway time

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Apr 24

Fenton’s Open Book!

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · Apr 16

I’m about to board my flight to El Salvador, where I hope to meet with senior government officials to discuss the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

I also hope to see Kilmar and check on his condition — and remind him that we won’t stop fighting until he’s home.

Headed to El Salvador to meet with government officials and discuss return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen

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soonergrunt @soonergrunt.bsky.social · Apr 5

#HandsOff #SLC

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Apr 4

Happy #weneeddiversebooks Day!!! Here are just a few of my favorite diverse books to celebrate. I started my diverse reading journey a few years ago now, and I'm SO thankful I did. I have read so many stories that have changed my life forever!!

The photo is a collage of book covers. The books include: A Psalm for the Wild-Built, the Firekeeper’s daughter, Legendborn, she who became the Sun, you should see me in a crown, priory of the Orange tree, a memory called empire, and we hunt the flame

The photo is a collage of book covers. The books include: I kissed Shara wheeler, Take a hint Dani Brown, Pet, To shape a dragon’s breath, six crimson cranes, between the world and me, Heartstopper, and I’m still here.

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · Apr 1

Oh my God, I just had a full night’s sleep and Cory Booker is still going…
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...

LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor

YouTube video by Associated Press

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 29

My right pocket vs my left pocket 👖👛🐮🗝️🌈🎧📖

The crocheted cow is from @ crosheaco on Instagram!! 🐮🩷

#booksky #bookaesthetic #bookreviewer #bookblogger

The picture is a pair of blue jeans with various items on one of the legs. The items include sol de janerio perfume and lotion, my keys, two gold rings, a pair of gold earrings, a rainbow AirPod case, glossier lipstick, a pink scrunchie, a coach wallet with a library card sticking out of it, and a crocheted cow stuffed animal.

The picture is a pair of blue jeans with various books on one of the legs. The books include, from left to right and top to bottom, Legendborn, The Anthropocene Reviewed, She Who Became the Sun, Deep End, and The Fifth Season.

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 27

This was in my top 10 favorite books of last year!!! I have the sequel preordered!!

Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 26

My recommendations for #trr2025: The Tea Dragon Society, She Who Became the Sun, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty, Pet, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, and The Empress of Salt and Fortune!
I’m also hoping to read How Far the Light Reaches during the readathon 🏳️‍⚧️🩷🤍🩵

Bookish QOTD 📖🦋 @bookishquestions.bsky.social · Mar 25

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨ March 25 ୧ ‧₊˚ 🍀 ⋆

જ⁀➴ The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action for readers, taking place from 21-31 of March. Share a book written by a trans author or featuring a trans main character.

#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

THE 2025 TRANS RIGHTS READATHON A decentralized grassroots event that focuses on UPLIFTING trans books, AMPLIFYING trans stories, and SUPPORTING trans organizations and communities. MARCH 21-31, 2025

Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 26

#transrightsreadthon #trr2025 read! 🏳️‍⚧️
The Empress of Salt and Fortune: 4.25/5 stars 🐇🧂🔮🎱🌙💫
In this short yet powerful novella, a cleric visits the site of the last Empress’s place of exile to uncover long-hidden secrets of the monarchy. This novella works so well, I will definitely read book 2!

The background of the photo is a pink and blue gradient. At the center, there is a Polaroid photo of the book “The Empress of Salt and Fortune” in front of a bookshelf. To the top left of the Polaroid photo there are two stars, colored pink and blue. To the bottom right, there is a pink and blue graphic of a leaping rabbit.

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · Mar 20

Roses are red
Violets are blue

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · Mar 18

#Libraries have always been there for us. Now is the time to stand up #ForOurLibraries ❤️

#Bookish #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #LibbyApp

www.libbylife.com/2025-03-17-w...

What you can do to support libraries right now

We all agree: Libraries are essential resources in our communities. Show your support for these vital institutions with a few simple actions you can take today.

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 18

Last one:

The photo includes a picture of Ms. Casey from the tv show Severance. The photo of Ms. Casey looks as though it’s on a retro TV screen. Below her picture, the text reads “Your outie doesn’t judge other readers based on their genre preference or how many books they read a year.”

Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 18

Please enjoy each affirmation equally. Tendered for your viewing contentment by your very own lexicon collective inhabitant.

#booksky #severanceappletv #severance #mscasey

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Mar 13

This is also known as invading Panama.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · Mar 13

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump White House has directed the U.S. military to draw up options for increasing the American troop presence in Panama to achieve President Trump’s goal of “reclaiming” the Panama Canal, officials say.

Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say

Potential plans range from partnering more closely with the Panamanian military to a less likely option of U.S. troops seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 13

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood: the average reading experience as told by Google searches 😌

#booksky #deepend #alihazelwood

In the background, there is a photo of a pool with aqua water. Front and center, there is a graphic that looks like a web search, reading in large print at the top: “Deep End by Ali Hazelwood.” Below, there are a number of questions next to symbols meant to denote a previous web search. In top to bottom order, the text reads: “how often do divers get concussions,” “what’s pony play (non-judgmental),” “inward dive video,” “is Lukas Blomqvist real” “pools near me” “how to start diving beginners” “why isn’t Lukas Blomqvist real.”

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 13

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood: 5/5 stars ⭐️

This book was SO much fun and the first read in a long time I’ve been fully enthralled with; I’m talking staying up late, thinking about it at work, reading every free moment I can enthralled. I’m excited for more Ali Hazelwood books like this one ;) #booksky

The photo is a collage, with the majority of the photo being the book “Deep End” being held on a teal or aqua blanket. Next to this picture, there is a smaller Polaroid style photo of the book from the side so you can see the sprayed edges. Below this photo is a photograph of a pool with aqua water.

The photo is a collage. There are two photos of pools in the background. Above these photos, there is a square Polaroid style photo of a bookshelf with several books on it, with “Deep End” cover-facing out. Above this photo there is a graphic of a message that reads: “If you decide to go for it, I think it should be me.”

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 8

Proud to say I have FINALLY, after two years, canceled my Amazon Kindle Unlimited membership. I needed the push of the #amazonboycott. Now, I can finally say I am completely Amazon free!

I wrote down the names of authors I like from KU, and going forward I’ll buy ebooks directly from the authors.

Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 4

YUP!!! For some reason I thought it came out on 3/14 not 3/4, so I was taking my sweet time with my reread of the series (just finished book 1 yesterday), so imagine my shock when I figured it out YESTERDAY 😭😭😂😂

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Disco (he/they) 📚🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @discobooks.bsky.social · Mar 4

Reminder that we DO NOT post spoilers for Oathbound OK?

The book’s plot does not exist on here. Try not to even say a character’s name plus any kind of reaction. THE BOOK WILL BEGIN AND IT WILL END. Thazzit.
#booksky

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 4

Literally this. Like girly pop, writing those things about immigrants or M*sk wasn’t any better six months ago? Hate against immigrants has been prevalent for YEARS and YEARS now. And M*sk didn’t JUST start being an issue. Like hello??? 😭

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 3

Ok so like who was gonna tell me Oathbound actually comes out on 3/4

Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 3

The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates: 5/5 stars ⭐️
As Coates travels to three conflict regions through the world - Senegal, South Carolina, and Palestine - he reflects on
"how our stories - our reporting and imaginative narratives and mythmaking - expose and distort our realities."
📰🗞️📖📝💭 #booksky

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Caitlin Butcher @caitlinbutcher.bsky.social · Mar 2

I have some lofty goals for this month 😂
- The Message (finish)
- The River Has Roots (3/4)
- Finish rereading Legendborn & Bloodmarked, then read Oathbound (3/14, probably my #1 anticipated release of this year!)
- Everything is Tuberculosis (3/18)
- Sunrise on the Reaping (3/18)
#booksky

Bookish QOTD 📖🦋 @bookishquestions.bsky.social · Mar 1

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨ March 1୧ ‧₊˚ 🍀⋆

જ⁀➴ What are your bookish goals for March? Which read are you most excited for?

#BookishQOTD 📖🦋 #Booksky 💙📚

Cozy reading setup with an open book, candle, and two closed books on a knitted blanket.

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