Jacob Tender
@jacobtender.net
And now it’s all this.
Software guy, indy archivist, and Senior Librarian at @hardcover.app.
Software guy, indy archivist, and Senior Librarian at @hardcover.app.
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Jacob Tender
@jacobtender.net
· May 24
I have established a presence.
More me:
🌎 Blog: https://jacobtender.net
🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@Tender
🍿 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jacob
More me:
🌎 Blog: https://jacobtender.net
🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@Tender
🍿 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jacob
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I’ve hardened myself to a lot of the news over the last few years, letting most of it sit near the surface to simmer. Maybe I’m softened up from an emotional double feature at the movies today but tonight’s headlines broke through.
December 15, 2025 at 5:36 AM
I’ve hardened myself to a lot of the news over the last few years, letting most of it sit near the surface to simmer. Maybe I’m softened up from an emotional double feature at the movies today but tonight’s headlines broke through.
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Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
What is there to say? I’m gutted by the loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. He made this floating hunk of space rock a better place with every ounce of creativity and influence he had.
December 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
What is there to say? I’m gutted by the loss of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. He made this floating hunk of space rock a better place with every ounce of creativity and influence he had.
Every year, @emilyhughes.bsky.social publishes a massive calendar of releases in horror literature for the upcoming year. The list for 2026 is massive. readjumpscares.com/2025/12/05/t...
The 2026 Horror List & Other Year-End Miscellany
The 2026 horror list, a Horror for Weenies gift plug, and some podcasts.
readjumpscares.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Every year, @emilyhughes.bsky.social publishes a massive calendar of releases in horror literature for the upcoming year. The list for 2026 is massive. readjumpscares.com/2025/12/05/t...
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Incredibly sad to hear Martin Parr, one of the great documentary photographers of our time, has passed away at 73. Here’s a few of my favorite works by him, he was so good at composition and his beautiful use of color and macro lenses.
www.1854.photography/2025/12/mart...
www.1854.photography/2025/12/mart...
December 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Incredibly sad to hear Martin Parr, one of the great documentary photographers of our time, has passed away at 73. Here’s a few of my favorite works by him, he was so good at composition and his beautiful use of color and macro lenses.
www.1854.photography/2025/12/mart...
www.1854.photography/2025/12/mart...
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There are still a few days left for our Project Hail Mary giveaway!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There are still a few days left for our Project Hail Mary giveaway!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
Our thanks to @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and Ballantine Books for this beautiful gifted copy of the new movie tie-in version of Andy Weir's hit novel.
Like this post and follow us for a chance to win a copy!
Happy to be involved in this project with such a great team and community surrounding it. Join us before 100k?
A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO ALL 50,000 READERS who make up the Hardcover community!
Our small team is so grateful to have reached this major milestone, and we wouldn't be here without contributions from each and every one of you. Thank you for trusting us!
Our small team is so grateful to have reached this major milestone, and we wouldn't be here without contributions from each and every one of you. Thank you for trusting us!
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy to be involved in this project with such a great team and community surrounding it. Join us before 100k?
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Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
This horror genre is scary as folk – and perfect October viewing
Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
n.pr
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Folk horror is set in remote, isolated areas where nature — and the superstitions of the locals — hold sway. Think: The Wicker Man and Midsommar. It is perfect, spooky, autumnal viewing.
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It's kinda cool that Gary Larson is doing new cartoons because he picked up a digital tablet, taught himself how to use it, and it made him love drawing again.
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
New Work by Gary Larson | TheFarSide.com
Get an exclusive look at brand new cartoons and artwork from cartoonist Gary Larson, creator of the iconic comic strip The Far Side®.
www.thefarside.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It's kinda cool that Gary Larson is doing new cartoons because he picked up a digital tablet, taught himself how to use it, and it made him love drawing again.
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
www.thefarside.com/new-stuff/
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lots of people know Łink from what he did to promote alt text usage here. this tip about pretending you’re describing an image over the phone has been burned in my brain since i saw it
October 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
lots of people know Łink from what he did to promote alt text usage here. this tip about pretending you’re describing an image over the phone has been burned in my brain since i saw it
Summer is basically over but I’m not giving up my back porch and Sunflower Kolsch until I have to.
October 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Summer is basically over but I’m not giving up my back porch and Sunflower Kolsch until I have to.
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American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor Dan O'Bannon (1946-2009) was born 79 years ago today.
September 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
American film screenwriter, director and visual effects supervisor Dan O'Bannon (1946-2009) was born 79 years ago today.
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The Booker Prize shortlist is here!
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
September 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Booker Prize shortlist is here!
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
The prestigious literary award is set to be announced November 10.
One of the the authors named here is a previous Booker Prize winner, while three have never before been shortlisted!
Track all the contenders on Hardcover: hardcover.app/@hardcover/l...
I’m gutted. Robert Redford is one of the greats of all time. What a guy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I’m gutted. Robert Redford is one of the greats of all time. What a guy.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/m...
Philomena, meet Sam. youtube.com/watch?v=_Nii...
How to Know Nothing About Art with Sam Campbell and Verity Babbs
YouTube video by Affordable Art Fair
youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Philomena, meet Sam. youtube.com/watch?v=_Nii...
@falcon.nerdcatcafe.com I was snooping your site after seeing your recent posts about Hardcover and found your “how I use Letterboxd tags” post.
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
September 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
@falcon.nerdcatcafe.com I was snooping your site after seeing your recent posts about Hardcover and found your “how I use Letterboxd tags” post.
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
I thought, “this feels familiar.” Then I saw the related reading links at the bottom. The Internet is so small! Thank you for the link!
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Four issues of Fantastic Adventures with cover art by J. Allen St. John.
August 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Four issues of Fantastic Adventures with cover art by J. Allen St. John.
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The Subway Is Not Scary https://onefoottsunami.com/2025/09/02/the-subway-is-not-scary/
September 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Subway Is Not Scary https://onefoottsunami.com/2025/09/02/the-subway-is-not-scary/
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Are you a product manager who loves books? I’d love to work with you! Hardcover is looking for 2 PMs to join nights and weekends for equity (as all of us are) to build the best social network and community for readers. 💙📚
We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
hardcover.app/pages/roles
hardcover.app/pages/roles
Hardcover Open Roles
Join the Hardcover team! Here are open roles for people who want to help.
hardcover.app
September 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Are you a product manager who loves books? I’d love to work with you! Hardcover is looking for 2 PMs to join nights and weekends for equity (as all of us are) to build the best social network and community for readers. 💙📚
We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
hardcover.app/pages/roles
hardcover.app/pages/roles
Hardcover Open Roles
Join the Hardcover team! Here are open roles for people who want to help.
hardcover.app
September 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We're looking for a new Product Manager at @hardcover.app! If that sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you!
hardcover.app/pages/roles
hardcover.app/pages/roles
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The Hidden Thaumaturge is ready! Here’s a blog post detailing the different formats and links to buy them! Really hope you enjoy it!
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
The Hidden Thaumaturge is AVAILABLE NOW
The evil EMPEROR ARGUS took control of the galaxy over 3,000 years ago. Only a small Chain of worlds remains free thanks to the Legendary THAUMATURGE Artur, who set off a device that created THE NULL,...
marksutterauthor.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Hidden Thaumaturge is ready! Here’s a blog post detailing the different formats and links to buy them! Really hope you enjoy it!
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
marksutterauthor.com/f/the-hidden...
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Ever crave a book that matches your exact mood? With Hardcover’s Browse by Moods feature, find the perfect book for the feeling you're looking for. Explore on our app now!
August 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Ever crave a book that matches your exact mood? With Hardcover’s Browse by Moods feature, find the perfect book for the feeling you're looking for. Explore on our app now!
I often wonder what this song could have become. youtube.com/watch?v=sQqh...
Jeff Buckley - All Flowers in Time Bend Towards the Sun (Live at Selina's)
YouTube video by campanocorp
youtube.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I often wonder what this song could have become. youtube.com/watch?v=sQqh...