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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 14h

Being historically illiterate costs us a lot.

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grimm ☀️ @mugrimm.bsky.social · 14h

You want a big tent coalition?

Brother, we all do.

Step number one when setting up that tent is not driving the stakes it needs to be secured through the people you want inside of it.

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Jason B. @jdb820.bsky.social · 14h

The ballot rolloff in Durham, let alone Charlotte/Raleigh/Durham, in which otherwise Democratic voters left the bubble for Cheri Beasley blank, was greater than the 401 votes Newby won by.

The pre-2023 North Carolina Dems handed this race on a silver platter to the Rs. Thanks Wayne & Bobbie. #NCPol

Doug Bock Clark @dougbockclark.bsky.social · 20h

Few people outside North Carolina have heard of Paul Newby, the chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court.

But Newby has had a huge impact on America and his state. He’s done this with the goal of delivering what he’s called “biblical justice, equal justice, for all.”

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 14h

Meet the Grinch tickets (aka me as the Grinch taking over North Hills) went live this morning and we've sold half the tickets already. If you want to meet the Grinch I would sign up soon.

Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 18h

Somebody at the bookstore needs to say hi to Scotty Mayfield for me! He always stops by on game day in Raleigh. Not working today so I can't talk books with him.

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 18h

So money talks for Republicans, why doesn't the economic fallout of the SNAP funding cut off not speak to them? The implications for what should be one of the healthiest fiscal seasons of the year for many industries should scare them into action.

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New Shelves Books @newshelvesbooks.bsky.social · 3d

With Baker & Taylor closing its doors, libraries nationwide are racing to find new wholesaling partners and new opportunities are emerging fast.

Read more: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

#PublishingNews #Libraries #BookIndustry #IngramContentGroup

Libraries Look to Fill the Gap Left by Baker & Taylor

With the closure of country’s largest library wholesaler now underway, librarians are searching for new options as Ingram, Bookazine, and even Amazon make their play to court B&T customers left in the...

www.publishersweekly.com

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Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks.bsky.social · 3d

Gene Nichol will be in store tomorrow night to discuss his newest book Now What? Nichol's explores NC as a purple state and offers insights on how to move forward in the current political climate. There are still a few seats left!
www.eventbrite.com/e/1583908144...

Gene Nichol | Now What?

Commentator Gene Nichol offers inspiration and ideas for blazing a progressive path forward in North Carolina, a decidedly purple state.

www.eventbrite.com

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 4d

I will be decorating the bookstore for the holidays in a week. I WILL BE DECORATING THE BOOKSTORE FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN A WEEK. What is time?

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 5d

The teen is beyond happy that she saw Tate McRae live tonight.I loved seeing how excited she was.

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 5d

This is the energy needed. Talk about an excellent neighborhood watch.

armando l sanchez @mandophotos.bsky.social · 5d

More from the scene

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Marcy @deadheadgirly.bsky.social · 5d

Barefoot Chicago Blackhawks pajama pants guy telling off jackboots is feeding my soul today.

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 5d

Y'all are smart. Taking the teen to Tate McRae tonight. Should we have already left to get to Lenovo during the fair for a 730 concert? I kid, but I truly didn't think about the concert taking place on the last Saturday of the fair.

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 6d

We join PEN America in celebrating a victory for the freedom to read, as a U.S. judge orders banned books returned to military school shelves.

pen.org/press-releas...

A Victory for the Freedom to Read, as Judge Orders Banned Books Returned to Shelves in U.S. Military Schools

A federal judge in the Eastern District Court of Virginia today ordered the Department of Defense to restore all books banned in five schools at U.S. military installations, a ruling PEN America calle...

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 6d

I hear ya

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 6d

Meh. One of my coworkers asked me about not supporting the Canes anymore. How sad they were for me because I've been a fan since the start. I was willing to walk from my job for a Neil Gaiman quote on the wall. I'm not losing sleep over a hockey team with shitty culture.

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 10d

I want to thank the camera operator of RHOP who made sure we could see the river otter in the background. Bless you.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 12d

notice the general mood of the timeline? how everyone is in a good mood and there’s a lot less misery and dooming? how there’s a lot of “we’re going to beat these assholes”?

anyway that’s why these events are important

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 13d

Hahahahahahaha! Brilliant!

Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 13d

The daughter is playing city volleyball. Her coach is a regular at the bookstore, teammate is my little brother's childhood best friend's daughter, and she played against a team with a player who's the kid of my boss from over 10 years ago. Sometimes Raleigh do be small.

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 13d

May not be watching the Canes this year but having Ghosty Bear on my fantasy team is certainly a plus.

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Quail Ridge Books @quailridgebooks.bsky.social · 16d

Announcing our Holiday Kickoff Party for November 22nd at 10:30am. We are so excited to have Adam Rex join us to read his new holiday book The 13th Day of Christmas! Tickets are on sale now!
adamrexqrb25.eventbrite.com

Holiday Kickoff Party With Adam Rex!

Join us for our kickoff to the holiday season with Adam Rex's The 13th Day of Christmas, featuring storytime, treats, music, and more!

adamrexqrb25.eventbrite.com

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 18d

Ah, Fall in the city of oaks, when walking outside under the trees you run the risk of being concussed by falling acorns and the ratatat on anything metal to lull you to sleep.

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 19d

Handled being at my parents' just fine until they showed me my brother's ashes. Grief, amiright?

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Christy @swerves.bsky.social · 19d

The heathens are going out to eat tonight. Tell us where to go in Raleigh.

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