Nathan
@nathandunbar.bsky.social
Reader/reviewer. Tall. Bookseller by profession, Humanist at heart. Support Trans 🏳️⚧️ lives.
📍Chicago
📍Chicago
I've used Calibri for several years now because...I like it. Glad to know it's easier for more people to read.
All correspondence sent to the white house should be in Comic Sans.
All correspondence sent to the white house should be in Comic Sans.
December 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I've used Calibri for several years now because...I like it. Glad to know it's easier for more people to read.
All correspondence sent to the white house should be in Comic Sans.
All correspondence sent to the white house should be in Comic Sans.
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Amazon is making money off AI copies of books - and putting the onus on authors to prove they’ve been plagiarised.
Honestly, just stop buying books from Amazon. Get them from an actual bookshop or order them from a reputable book supplier like bookshop.org
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Honestly, just stop buying books from Amazon. Get them from an actual bookshop or order them from a reputable book supplier like bookshop.org
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon Is the World's Biggest Online Book Marketplace. It's Filled With AI Knockoffs
Authors say Amazon's knockoff book problem is leaving them frustrated — and making the internet worse in the process.
www.rollingstone.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Amazon is making money off AI copies of books - and putting the onus on authors to prove they’ve been plagiarised.
Honestly, just stop buying books from Amazon. Get them from an actual bookshop or order them from a reputable book supplier like bookshop.org
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Honestly, just stop buying books from Amazon. Get them from an actual bookshop or order them from a reputable book supplier like bookshop.org
www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
da fuq?
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
da fuq?
December 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Strange that House Republicans weren't able to solve this problem in a two hour meeting after procrastinating for all of 2025 and generally failing to come up with a health care plan for the last 16+ years
December 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Strange that House Republicans weren't able to solve this problem in a two hour meeting after procrastinating for all of 2025 and generally failing to come up with a health care plan for the last 16+ years
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Excluding the legendary JB Alberto's invalidates this entire list.
I said what I said.
I said what I said.
The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
December 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Excluding the legendary JB Alberto's invalidates this entire list.
I said what I said.
I said what I said.
Excluding the legendary JB Alberto's invalidates this entire list.
I said what I said.
I said what I said.
The Ultimate Guide To Chicago Pizza 🍕 🍕
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
Here are 31 pizzerias — categorized by style of pizza they’re known for and listed geographically north to south — where you can have a moment of joy and togetherness over a slice: blockclubchi.co/4pXjTap
December 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Excluding the legendary JB Alberto's invalidates this entire list.
I said what I said.
I said what I said.
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99% of the people on the street who asked me for money, when I say sorry I don't have change, their response is thanks, have a nice day. I wouldn't put that in the harassment bucket, that's for sure.
"Someone asked me for money while I was walking" is not harassment jfc
December 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
99% of the people on the street who asked me for money, when I say sorry I don't have change, their response is thanks, have a nice day. I wouldn't put that in the harassment bucket, that's for sure.
Yes, though this is how we get people like Logan Paul.
You should be able to get rich being silly online instead of being evil online, that would solve a lot of problems
December 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Yes, though this is how we get people like Logan Paul.
Something super-fun to break up the horror show that is *flails arms in all directions*. The Grand Prix Final just finished up, and here's Yuma Kagiyama's marvelous, boppy short program to Stevie Wonder's "I Wish." He's our favorite!
Yuma KAGIYAMA (JPN) | Men Short Program | Grand Prix Final 2025 | #GPFigure
YouTube video by Skating ISU
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Something super-fun to break up the horror show that is *flails arms in all directions*. The Grand Prix Final just finished up, and here's Yuma Kagiyama's marvelous, boppy short program to Stevie Wonder's "I Wish." He's our favorite!
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You were not born
to doubt, to stumble,
to soften against
the steel of the dark,
you were made
for brightness
& brilliance,
a fierce fiend
for kindness--
you are far stronger
than you think,
& the villain
in this story
shudders to recall
the moment you remember
the way your heart
beats.
#TinyPoem
to doubt, to stumble,
to soften against
the steel of the dark,
you were made
for brightness
& brilliance,
a fierce fiend
for kindness--
you are far stronger
than you think,
& the villain
in this story
shudders to recall
the moment you remember
the way your heart
beats.
#TinyPoem
Hello friend!
December 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
You were not born
to doubt, to stumble,
to soften against
the steel of the dark,
you were made
for brightness
& brilliance,
a fierce fiend
for kindness--
you are far stronger
than you think,
& the villain
in this story
shudders to recall
the moment you remember
the way your heart
beats.
#TinyPoem
to doubt, to stumble,
to soften against
the steel of the dark,
you were made
for brightness
& brilliance,
a fierce fiend
for kindness--
you are far stronger
than you think,
& the villain
in this story
shudders to recall
the moment you remember
the way your heart
beats.
#TinyPoem
Wowwww
December 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Wowwww
👏🏼 Agnes👏🏼Moorehead👏🏼thread👏🏼
Agnes Moorehead, Actress, #BornOnThisDay in 1900, in Clinton, Massachusetts
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
👏🏼 Agnes👏🏼Moorehead👏🏼thread👏🏼
This.
And trust me when I say that individual posting about books you read and loved has far more influence than you might think. People notice this. They remember when shopping titles for their next read. Savvy publicists notice and will share. A human connection is priceless.
And trust me when I say that individual posting about books you read and loved has far more influence than you might think. People notice this. They remember when shopping titles for their next read. Savvy publicists notice and will share. A human connection is priceless.
Reminder! "Best Of" lists are tied to publicity and marketing budgets, who is able to hire publicists, what books made it to the top of a TBR stack *thousands* of arcs tall, and the shrinking # of outlets still doing book coverage.
Talk about your favorite books!
They likely weren't read. ❤️📚
Talk about your favorite books!
They likely weren't read. ❤️📚
A lot of Best Of lists are now out or on their way. Congrats to you all. It’s an accomplishment I hope every writer gets to experience at one time or another. Not everyone will, though, and to those writers, know I see you too. Keep telling your stories. Regardless of lists, the world needs them.
December 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This.
And trust me when I say that individual posting about books you read and loved has far more influence than you might think. People notice this. They remember when shopping titles for their next read. Savvy publicists notice and will share. A human connection is priceless.
And trust me when I say that individual posting about books you read and loved has far more influence than you might think. People notice this. They remember when shopping titles for their next read. Savvy publicists notice and will share. A human connection is priceless.
Fucking monsters.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Fucking monsters.
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if you don't have to shop at amazon, please stop shopping at amazon. evil company that doesn't need your money.
🚨SCOOP: Amazon is preparing to sever ties with USPS and expand its shipping network as a true coast-to-coast rival.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
It could cost USPS more than *$6 billion* a year in lost revenue, and lead Amazon to dominate yet another facet of the economy.
USPS posted a *$9 billion* loss in 2025.
Amazon explores cutting ties with USPS, building its own delivery network
Amazon looks into expanding its nationwide delivery network and giving up its longstanding partnership with the U.S. Postal Service.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
if you don't have to shop at amazon, please stop shopping at amazon. evil company that doesn't need your money.
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Edit to add The Kentucky Gentlemen.
I don't use Spotify but I can tell you with full certainty that The War and Treaty, Tami Neilson, William Prince, SZA, and Nanci Griffith were top spins this year.
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Edit to add The Kentucky Gentlemen.
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I don't use Spotify but I can tell you with full certainty that The War and Treaty, Tami Neilson, William Prince, SZA, and Nanci Griffith were top spins this year.
December 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I don't use Spotify but I can tell you with full certainty that The War and Treaty, Tami Neilson, William Prince, SZA, and Nanci Griffith were top spins this year.
Edit to add The Kentucky Gentlemen.
I don't use Spotify but I can tell you with full certainty that The War and Treaty, Tami Neilson, William Prince, SZA, and Nanci Griffith were top spins this year.
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Edit to add The Kentucky Gentlemen.
I don't use Spotify but I can tell you with full certainty that The War and Treaty, Tami Neilson, William Prince, SZA, and Nanci Griffith were top spins this year.
December 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I don't use Spotify but I can tell you with full certainty that The War and Treaty, Tami Neilson, William Prince, SZA, and Nanci Griffith were top spins this year.
I know some fools will buy these and they deserve to trip over curbs and walk into doors.
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I know some fools will buy these and they deserve to trip over curbs and walk into doors.
I thought "fuck(ing)" would be bigger. 🤷🏻♂️
December 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I thought "fuck(ing)" would be bigger. 🤷🏻♂️
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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎁CHICAGO'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCAL🎁
Block Club highlighted 100+ shops across Chicago where you can get a perfect gift for everyone on your list — while supporting small businesses. Check out our neighborhood gift guides: blockclubchi.co/4r3hEnd
Block Club highlighted 100+ shops across Chicago where you can get a perfect gift for everyone on your list — while supporting small businesses. Check out our neighborhood gift guides: blockclubchi.co/4r3hEnd
*laughs in bookseller*
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 4:56 AM
*laughs in bookseller*
Someone with a large following found this 2-year old post and it's making rounds today, World AIDS Day.
You can learn more about Duane here. He is worth knowing.
You can learn more about Duane here. He is worth knowing.
December 1, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Someone with a large following found this 2-year old post and it's making rounds today, World AIDS Day.
You can learn more about Duane here. He is worth knowing.
You can learn more about Duane here. He is worth knowing.