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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · 11d

Perfect for a spooky visit! www.afar.com/magazine/9-h...

Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror

With creepy doll heads in San Antonio and murder-cabin vibes in Louisville, these horror bookshops are worth traveling for.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · 14d

When strangers Austin Taylor and Joe Romano jointly inherit a dilapidated farmhouse, it's as much of a burden as a windfall. But a little sweat equity could turn it around—if they survive the farmhouse death trap and their attraction to each other. bwlnk.com/9781641088657

Book cover of Love It or List It: Graphic of 2 men splattered with paint. 3 cats (1 on a ladder) and a dog are around them. Men are painting a wall and looking longingly at one another.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · 20d

Have you ever heard of a library of lies? Check it out!

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The world’s largest library of lies has good news about fake news

In 2011, Johns Hopkins acquired the world’s largest collection of literary forgeries to study how fabricated texts have shaped history.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · 29d

WHO ELSE IS GIDDY?

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Take a look! 'Reading Rainbow' is back

Mychal Threets, a social media star librarian, is hosting the new iteration of the series. It's back for four episodes starting on Saturday.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Oct 3

Check out these beauties!

Literary Hub @lithub.com.web.brid.gy · Oct 2

Inside China’s New Wave of Conceptually Innovative Bookstores

Prior to 2020, the city of Hong Kong had over one hundred bookstores, including several major chains. But the national security law passed on the heels of large demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic got the better of most booksellers. The same phenomenon hit the city-state of Singapore, where the book trade has distinctly declined despite […]

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Sep 22

Ever wonder what the first banned book was?

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What Was the First Banned Book in History?

There’s more than one possible answer. But one of the leading contenders has a fairly predictable culprit: the Puritans.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Sep 15

In case you need an LOL read.

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13 Books That Will Actually Make You Laugh Out Loud

From ‘The Sellout’ to ‘A Confederacy of Dunces’.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Aug 24

"Putting restrictions on romance written, marketed, and sold to adults is an opportunity for the right to control the world around them."

Excellent read @bookriot.bsky.social

The Next Book Ban Target? Romance: Book Censorship News, August 22, 2025 share.google/vEjR1vUAWxUF...

The Next Book Ban Target? Romance: Book Censorship News, August 22, 2025

Where and how romance books will become the next targets of book banners. That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Aug 21

Do you miss mass market paperbacks?

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We All Miss Mass Market Paperbacks - Reactor

It's partly nostalgia, but there really is something special about those books...

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Jul 29

The eldest son of impoverished nobility, Maksim learns young that he’ll be married off to secure his family’s future. He never dared dream a husband he might fall in love with. But as enchanting as Piotyr is, there’s a secret haunting Maksim’s new home. bwlnk.com/9781641088503

Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Jul 29

No book bans! Read what you want!

EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Jul 29

Don’t let the government regulate your reading www.bookbanpetition.us

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Jul 2

Take action for libraries! @everylibrary.bsky.social has made it easy to email your rep that you support libraries! action.everylibrary.org/emailreps

Send an Email to Congress

We built this petition to help you let your representatives know that libraries continue to be an integral part of a healthy American community.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Jul 1

Do you have tsundoku? www.bbc.com/news/world-4...

Tsundoku: The art of buying books and never reading them

Do you have a habit of picking up books which you never quite get around to reading? That's tsundoku.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Jun 29

Happy Pride, Budapest!
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Budapest Pride draws huge crowds in defiance of Orban legal threats

Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · Jun 9

What is bibliotheraphy? Great read by @popsugar.com
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Maybe You Need a Bibliotherapist

The practice of bibliotherapy centers around the use of literature for emotional healing, reflection, and growth. Here's how to unlock the benefits.

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Cheesecake Boys @cheesecakeboys.bsky.social · May 20

Happy Cheesecake Day! 🍰✨ paulrichmondstudio.com/pages/cheese...

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · May 22

In the US, we're starting our summer season this weekend and in celebration, all eBooks are 50% off and select eBooks are $1. www.dreamspinnerpress.com

Dark night background with a colorful rainbow. 2 men in silhouette kissing. Text: Summer Nights eBook Sale. 50% off eBooks, Select $1 eBooks. dreamspinnerpress.com

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Cheesecake Boys @cheesecakeboys.bsky.social · May 19

A new era of Cheesecake is here! Help me welcome Cheesecake Boys 2 and Cheesecake Daddies into the world TOMORROW! 🍰✨

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Cheesecake Boys @cheesecakeboys.bsky.social · May 17

I can’t believe it’s almost here! THREE more days until “Cheesecake Boys 2” and “Cheesecake Daddies,” my two new adult coloring books, are released to the world! Get ready to color your pants off with me on Tuesday! 🖍️✨

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · May 14

In case you need another reason to get reading: www.stylist.co.uk/books/new-bo...

This is how reading books can impact your mental health

The NHS is prescribing books to help with mental health, in a practise called bibliotherapy.

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Cheesecake Boys @cheesecakeboys.bsky.social · May 12

I've been busy whipping up two brand new batches of cheesecake - and they're coming your way in 8 DAYS! Pre-order "Cheesecake Boys 2" and "Cheesecake Daddies" from your favorite retailer today and get ready to color your pants off with me NEXT WEEK!!

📷: @mysticbat4.bsky.social

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · May 10

Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause! Sign the petition to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress. Help show that Americans will not stand for another attack on our library institutions. action.everylibrary.org/congresshayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social

PETITION: Stop Trump's Attack on the Library of Congress

We need to show that Americans will not stand for yet another attack on our institutions. Sign the petition today!

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purr.in.ink @purrinink.bsky.social · May 4

A little purr for you from the galaxy far, far away. (Sound on) 🐈‍⬛🤍 #cat #purr #maythe4thbewithyou

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Dreamspinner Press @dreamspinnerpress.bsky.social · May 2

Need more than one eBook at a time? Get all anthologies for $1.99 this weekend only: bit.ly/anthosale

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Author Greyson McCoy @authorgreysonmccoy.bsky.social · Apr 29

🌉 BRIDGING HOPE 🌉

BRIDGING HEARTS * BOOK ONE

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#GayRomance #Romance #GMLGB #MMRomance #MMRomanceBooks #Booksky #LGBTRomance 🌈📚 🌶️📚

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