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Kai Gottschalk
@kybrarian.bsky.social
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I'm Kai! They/them. Library worker, writer in progress. Here be books and creatures and brainweirds and queerness.
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Jackie Lau @jackielaubooks.bsky.social · 1d
He was never supposed to see his one-night stand again, so why is she at Thanksgiving dinner in his hometown?

The ebook of A Match Made for Thanksgiving is free until the end of October!

jackielaubooks.com/books/a-matc...
Tablet with illustrated cover of A Match Made for Thanksgiving by Jackie Lau, surrounded by pumpkins, apples, nuts, and leaves.
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Kai Gottschalk @kybrarian.bsky.social · 16h
cousins to catbus
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Gwen C. Katz @gwenckatz.bsky.social · 1d
I saw a tragically AI-generated version of this poster, so I have recreated a 100% human-made version for all your protest sign needs.
The Obama Hope poster, but it's a frog and it says "Hop"
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Jill Weinberger @jillybobww.bsky.social · 22h
Brb just writing a screenplay about a struggling inflatable costume factory in a wholesome but dying American small town that unexpectedly helps save democracy, and democracy saves it right back.
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Jay Rigdon @jayrigdon.bsky.social · 19h
Not sure the folks at NBC/Peacock thought this one through
Two announcers, Jason Garrett and Dan Hicks, stand in front of a sign that reads "Big Turd" thanks to how they are blocking it
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Kai Gottschalk @kybrarian.bsky.social · 16h
Alt text: A comment from an account called bluesky-helper telling the poster that their account has been suspended and that they need to click a link to avoid being terminated.

Don't click the link.
doublecollusion.bsky.social SpiffySmallSound @doublecollusion.bsky.social · 23h
Guys new scamming method on bluesky. Please share this around. Dont fall for this stuff

Block, move on.
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Spacey Kacey @kaceyisspacey.bsky.social · 2d
Hormones are a software update and surgeries are a hardware update
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☠️deadward niedermurder☠️ @niedermeyer.online · 1d
the whole point of mass protest is to demonstrate overwhelming opposition to the political direction, at a scale that can't be cracked down on

dress comfortably and stay away from anyone inciting violence, but don't let clout chasers scare you into losing sight of how the basic concept works
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Jack - Oi, Shiny! @oishinythings.bsky.social · 1d
Good thread.

There has been an interesting shift over the last few years - for a long time if queer men brought this up at all we just got told to shut up and stop pretending to be oppressed. Then a few black female authors went "Hang on, all this talk of Own Voices, and yet..."
ingloriousgigi.bsky.social Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 2d
I was scrolling on booktok and I saw this video by a queer man romance writer that was about he thinks M/M romance should be for everyone and that includes cis women.
Now, I actually agree with that. I have never believed in gatekeeping reading.
Women who read MM romance get so much hate. But it is the only time we get to read romance without seeing ourselves objectified.
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Lilly Lockwood 🔥SoBB is out NOW!🔔 @voicesofvalhoon.bsky.social · 1d
One more post for the late afternoon and then I’ll shut up about it 😁

I think this book would look really cool on your shelf, and also in your hands while you read it. It’s got angry magic and lesbians, what’s not to want?

lillylockwood.carrd.co#songsofbroke...
Softcovers of Songs of Broken Bells laid out in a 2x3 grid. Text in the middle says “Now Available!” Text at the bottom says “50% of profits Oct 17-24 will be donated to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund” Cover description: It features the four main characters arranged in a diamond formation, a stained glass design at the top with a sun on one side and shadows on the other, and a string of cracked bells on the sides. Liadan is at the bottom, holding up a candle. She has orange skin, silver hair, black rams horns, and black markings on her arms. She's wearing a green cloak and a yellow dress. Vasil is to her left. He is also holding a candle. Vasil has brown skin with a bark-like texture with patches of paler skin and moss. His hair is brown and curly. He is wearing a green caftan with yellow filigree. Minno is on the right, also holding a candle. They have pale skin, blonde hair with braided sideburns, and round framed glasses. They are wearing a white shirt with part of their kilt (in a brown and blue tartan) draped over one shoulder. Aila is behind the other three characters with her wings wrapped around them. She has pink skin, magenta hair styled in pigtail braids, and small pointed horns. She has a red scarf. Cover art by heavenlystarr (Yune)
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Pantsly @pantsawe.borasky.social · 2d
If you have a Ring branded camera, get it off/out of your home. There's other brands that store your data locally, use those if you need a camera. "Asking" to see your footage is polite, they can take it and you will never know. The only data you control is the data stored to your local hard drive.
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khōréō magazine @khoreo.bsky.social · 3d
📢 Announcing our theme for the November submission period: Revolutions!

We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores this theme!

⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Read the full theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
Colorful illustration of a hand holding a megaphone with text reading Submissions open, November 1 - 31, Theme: Revolutions.
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Kai Gottschalk @kybrarian.bsky.social · 2d
Seeking book recs: transmasc authors of color, any genre, not YA (I already know of Thomas and Edgmon and Callender and am struggling to come up with someone who is not YA)

Please do no reply with transfem or white authors.
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LGBTQReads @lgbtqreads.bsky.social · 3d
Heads-up that Chirp's got a great list of LGBTQ YA audiobooks on sale this month: www.chirpbooks.com/audiobook-li...
Teen LGBTQ Audiobook Deals Audiobooks - Chirp
These LGBTQ teen audiobooks — all discounted to a fraction of their original prices — are sure to appeal to anyone interested in delving into the teen LGBTQ experience. Whether you identify as part of...
www.chirpbooks.com
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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 3d
Another day in America where you have to check your over-priced food to make sure it's not being recalled for whatever the thing is.

Today's recall is ready rice. Fortunately, neither of my packages are included, but yours may be.

www.wfmynews2.com/article/news...
Ben's Original recalls rice over stone contamination risk
Small stones in some batches of Ready Rice products pose a risk of oral or digestive tract injuries if swallowed, according to the recall notice.
www.wfmynews2.com
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Christopher Caldwell @seraph76.bsky.social · 4d
Black queer surfers. Black queer bank-robbers. Black queer sea monsters. Black queer sorcerers. Black queer rootworkers. Black queer sailors. Black queer saints. Black queer sinners.

It’s Black!
It’s queer!
It’s Here!

Now available!
www.neonhemlock.com/books/call-a...
Call and Response by Christopher Caldwell (pre-order) — neon hemlock
A collection of short stories. Publication date: October 14th, 2025. An 8” x 5” paperback. 188 pages. This is a pre-order—any other books ordered with it will ship when the pre-order is ready to ship....
www.neonhemlock.com
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GamesIndustry.biz @gibiz.bsky.social · 4d
Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses

www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs
Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources
www.gamesindustry.biz
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Holly Anderson 🍇 @hollyanderson.bsky.social · 4d
you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
Screenshot of a Facebook post featuring three of the Portland protesters wearing inflatable frog costumes with the following text: Episcopalians on Facebook Elizabeth Rose Elrod • 22h • Exodus 8:2-6 "But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs... The frogs shall come up on you and on your people and on all your officials."
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Pauline Chow (My gothic fantasy is Chasing Moonflowers!) @paulinechow.bsky.social · 12d
Why Support Coven of the East? 🔮
✨ Representation with teeth — Asian women’s voices centered
✨ A new pov: Magic & identity intertwined
✨ Uplifting Community & craft

Get a reading with @benebell or Mudang Jenn, grimoire, classes, and more #witchcraft → www.kickstarter.com/projects/ang...
Coven of the East
An anthology of essays and fiction reimagining Asian women's magical histories.
www.kickstarter.com
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Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth) @foxrook.bsky.social · 3d
Urgent!

My diabetic grocery funds just got ate by a balance due I didn't know I owed at the pulmonologist's office (or they would refuse to see me.) 🫠

Anything helps. Every cent matters.
💕💸🏳️‍⚧️

#MutualAid #DisabilityCrowdfund

paypal.me/rookkilljoy
C/V: foxrook
ko-fi.com/rookkilljoy
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 3d
Minnesota nice

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'No Kings' protests to be held in 69 Minnesota cities this weekend
An estimated 2,500 rallies will take place nationwide on Saturday.
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Ben Francisco @benfrancisco.bsky.social · 3d
In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, I wrote a listicle of awesome Latinx Science Fiction to read ASAP! W/ great books by @boriscrito.bsky.social @pazsays.bsky.social @valerievaldes.bsky.social @latinxfiles.bsky.social @willalex.bsky.social @silviamg.bsky.social

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Collage of covers of Latinx Science Fiction books, including Ambassador, Latinx Rising, Sal & Gabi Break the Universe, Prime Meridian, and Val Vega: Secret Ambassador of Earth.
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Omar Kooheji 🍉 @ohmz.bsky.social · 5d
Saqi have launched an anthology of Queer Arab stories, buying in the next 7 days gets you a free tote.
This Queer Arab Family – Saqi Books
Existence is a form of resistance. This Queer Arab Family is here to slay.
saqibooks.com
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Kai Gottschalk @kybrarian.bsky.social · 4d
Alt text: A window display for a bookstore with a large banner that reads "Fuck social media. Marry books. Kill AI."
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Alex Plante 🐀👑 @aplante.com · 5d
i am struggling so i’m putting out the call!

i need examples of graphic novellas under/around 100 pages published in the last 2-3 years. preferably memoirs or at least telling a story (not just educational guides etc).

anyone know of any, or have tips on how to search for this kind of thing?
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