Courtney Pasko
@cpasko.bsky.social
Reader, writer, library girl
Country mouse living in Baltimore
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https://www.courtneypasko.com/
Country mouse living in Baltimore
she/hers
https://www.courtneypasko.com/
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Courtney Pasko
@cpasko.bsky.social
· Apr 21
Little pearl of a story up in HAD today! Absolutely delighted to snag a second skull and TRULY thankful to the cool kids at @hexliterary.bsky.social for selecting it 🦪
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You heard it here first: Jacob Elordi tells @beccamford.bsky.social he'd rather kiss on the beach than talk about AI vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/frankenstein-jacob-elordi-euphoria-interview
December 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
You heard it here first: Jacob Elordi tells @beccamford.bsky.social he'd rather kiss on the beach than talk about AI vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/frankenstein-jacob-elordi-euphoria-interview
Alpha this, provider that—what women really want is someone who turns the Christmas tree lights on before she gets home from work so she can see it twinkling in the window.
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Alpha this, provider that—what women really want is someone who turns the Christmas tree lights on before she gets home from work so she can see it twinkling in the window.
A lot to like about SENTIMENTAL VALUE: archival librarians, gorgeous knitwear, even a nice little joke about Netflix being stupid
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 AM
A lot to like about SENTIMENTAL VALUE: archival librarians, gorgeous knitwear, even a nice little joke about Netflix being stupid
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*kicks down the door like Big Bird in that one gif*
VISIT YOUR LIBRARY
WE'VE GOT DVDS
WE'VE GOT CDS
WE'VE GOT BOOKS ON CD
WE'VE GOT THAT TONIES THING FOR YOUR KID
YOUR TAXPAYER DOLLARS AT WORK
VISIT YOUR LIBRARY
WE'VE GOT DVDS
WE'VE GOT CDS
WE'VE GOT BOOKS ON CD
WE'VE GOT THAT TONIES THING FOR YOUR KID
YOUR TAXPAYER DOLLARS AT WORK
“As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library.”
The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library
Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.
www.404media.co
December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
*kicks down the door like Big Bird in that one gif*
VISIT YOUR LIBRARY
WE'VE GOT DVDS
WE'VE GOT CDS
WE'VE GOT BOOKS ON CD
WE'VE GOT THAT TONIES THING FOR YOUR KID
YOUR TAXPAYER DOLLARS AT WORK
VISIT YOUR LIBRARY
WE'VE GOT DVDS
WE'VE GOT CDS
WE'VE GOT BOOKS ON CD
WE'VE GOT THAT TONIES THING FOR YOUR KID
YOUR TAXPAYER DOLLARS AT WORK
Didn't like the debut novel blurbed by an author I don't like
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Didn't like the debut novel blurbed by an author I don't like
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I suspect this episode’s already in the can but if not and you’re booked for it, I will help with your PA Dutch prononciations pro bono, please do not be discussing LANkasster even if you WERE raised in the UK
IT’S TIME
December 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I suspect this episode’s already in the can but if not and you’re booked for it, I will help with your PA Dutch prononciations pro bono, please do not be discussing LANkasster even if you WERE raised in the UK
Working with a guy with such a thick Bawlmer accent we almost have a language barrier
December 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Working with a guy with such a thick Bawlmer accent we almost have a language barrier
We can't even keep the bus lanes operational in this city but sure, let's add fascist robo taxis
December 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We can't even keep the bus lanes operational in this city but sure, let's add fascist robo taxis
Honestly, the only response I really get (besides "I love the library!") is "Oh! So you must like books?" And the answer's yes. ❤️
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Honestly, the only response I really get (besides "I love the library!") is "Oh! So you must like books?" And the answer's yes. ❤️
Living my ADHD nightmare (someone needs a very important original document from me that is supposedly in my possession but that I swear I've never heard of before)
December 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Living my ADHD nightmare (someone needs a very important original document from me that is supposedly in my possession but that I swear I've never heard of before)
Reposted by Courtney Pasko
Reposted by Courtney Pasko
Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
Decided to do a (chronological) Star Wars marathon since we’re not traveling today and the transition from REVENGE OF THE SITH back to the de-specialized STAR WARS is both very jarring and such a relief.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Decided to do a (chronological) Star Wars marathon since we’re not traveling today and the transition from REVENGE OF THE SITH back to the de-specialized STAR WARS is both very jarring and such a relief.
I <3 Red Emma's. I need to remember to get my books together for their Book Swap, also happening this Friday! redemmas.org/events/black...
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I <3 Red Emma's. I need to remember to get my books together for their Book Swap, also happening this Friday! redemmas.org/events/black...
The Doppio/Greedy Reads twofer is truly unmatched
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Doppio/Greedy Reads twofer is truly unmatched
A York County W so rare it's statistically impossible:
"The Barnes and Noble in York—where Fetterman was born and raised—had sold zero copies. The Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia had sold two copies."
"The Barnes and Noble in York—where Fetterman was born and raised—had sold zero copies. The Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia had sold two copies."
I present my review of "Unfettered," John Fetterman's memoir. In between petty grievances about doing his job, Fetterman asserts that he's feeling good.
Two days after "Unfettered" came out, Fetterman fell directly on his face from ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder.
Two days after "Unfettered" came out, Fetterman fell directly on his face from ventricular fibrillation, a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder.
John Fetterman's Memoir Is As Low-Effort As His Senate Tenure | Defector
John Fetterman’s just-released memoir, Unfettered, argues that he’s turned a corner and has everything under control. Fetterman was a “stubborn asshole” (his words), he was clinically depressed, he wa...
defector.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A York County W so rare it's statistically impossible:
"The Barnes and Noble in York—where Fetterman was born and raised—had sold zero copies. The Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia had sold two copies."
"The Barnes and Noble in York—where Fetterman was born and raised—had sold zero copies. The Barnes and Noble in Philadelphia had sold two copies."
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or maybe listen to Tea Obreht read it to you, on a commute or a walk or while just sitting or laying down and zoning out the rest of the world
www.newyorker.com/podcast/fict...
www.newyorker.com/podcast/fict...
Tea Obreht reads Stephanie Vaughn
www.newyorker.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
or maybe listen to Tea Obreht read it to you, on a commute or a walk or while just sitting or laying down and zoning out the rest of the world
www.newyorker.com/podcast/fict...
www.newyorker.com/podcast/fict...
Love a little voicemail flash:
"Oh, Carol, I do hope you at least get my message before the storm comes. Nevermind the parking ticket, Carol. The storm."
"Oh, Carol, I do hope you at least get my message before the storm comes. Nevermind the parking ticket, Carol. The storm."
Anyway, did you hear a big storm’s coming? Supposed to flood the street right here in front of our condos.
BEFORE THE STORM COMES by C.S. Mee
www.bruisermag.com/mee_storm
BEFORE THE STORM COMES by C.S. Mee
www.bruisermag.com/mee_storm
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Love a little voicemail flash:
"Oh, Carol, I do hope you at least get my message before the storm comes. Nevermind the parking ticket, Carol. The storm."
"Oh, Carol, I do hope you at least get my message before the storm comes. Nevermind the parking ticket, Carol. The storm."
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It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It is genuinely incredible to me how much evidence there is to support investing in the public good and how much animus there is to do this simple, effective thing.
Forget the Rooney bucket hat, someone get me the Solvej Balle t-shirt !
November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Forget the Rooney bucket hat, someone get me the Solvej Balle t-shirt !
Rejection of the day is "you should know this was a very close call"
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Rejection of the day is "you should know this was a very close call"
This is really upsetting!
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This is really upsetting!
YES 🐋
"Janna learned the term voluntary breathers, which is what whales are. Means that if they don’t think about breathing they can’t do it. Means if they don’t think about it, they die."
"Janna learned the term voluntary breathers, which is what whales are. Means that if they don’t think about breathing they can’t do it. Means if they don’t think about it, they die."
"People are always coming up with new ways for whales to die. Been at it long enough, starting with sharpened sticks and then boats were invented which was some bad luck for whales, and then the boats got harpoons..."
New story from @jessdawn.bsky.social on Short Story, Long today!!
New story from @jessdawn.bsky.social on Short Story, Long today!!
“Whippomorpha” by Jessica Dawn
“If there’s nothing to fight over, most of getting divorced is just waiting. Nothing worth fighting over, Janna decided a while ago. Best to just let it go.”
ashortstorylong.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
YES 🐋
"Janna learned the term voluntary breathers, which is what whales are. Means that if they don’t think about breathing they can’t do it. Means if they don’t think about it, they die."
"Janna learned the term voluntary breathers, which is what whales are. Means that if they don’t think about breathing they can’t do it. Means if they don’t think about it, they die."