Brea Cooper
@breannancooper.bsky.social
Senior Press Secretary for Indiana House Democrats.
Writer and bookworm. Sometimes an artist. Usually in a movie theater. Long-suffering Cubs fan. Views are my own.
Writer and bookworm. Sometimes an artist. Usually in a movie theater. Long-suffering Cubs fan. Views are my own.
Spending my Sunday doing the literary equivalent of doom-scrolling.
September 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Spending my Sunday doing the literary equivalent of doom-scrolling.
For those who don't know me: 👋Hi, I'm Brea, and I write a blog called Concise Ramblings. I write about art, mental health, politics and anything else worth rambling about.
Here's my latest: conciseramblings.substack.com/p/the-consci...
Here's my latest: conciseramblings.substack.com/p/the-consci...
February 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
For those who don't know me: 👋Hi, I'm Brea, and I write a blog called Concise Ramblings. I write about art, mental health, politics and anything else worth rambling about.
Here's my latest: conciseramblings.substack.com/p/the-consci...
Here's my latest: conciseramblings.substack.com/p/the-consci...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day!
So, so grateful to Tomorrow Bookstore for hosting this event tonight.
January 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
So, so grateful to Tomorrow Bookstore for hosting this event tonight.
The unnecessary…yet totally necessary, purchase of the weekend. #GalaxyQuest
January 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The unnecessary…yet totally necessary, purchase of the weekend. #GalaxyQuest
If this includes a wax figure of Theodore Roosevelt who comes to life and a pet monkey, this year might not be a bust after all.
January 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
If this includes a wax figure of Theodore Roosevelt who comes to life and a pet monkey, this year might not be a bust after all.
📚 First book of 2025
January 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
📚 First book of 2025
adjective: boffo
1.
(of a theatrical production or movie, or a review of one) very successful or wholeheartedly commendatory.
"a boffo box-office certainty"
Good mojo for the book I’ll finally (hopefully) finish this year
1.
(of a theatrical production or movie, or a review of one) very successful or wholeheartedly commendatory.
"a boffo box-office certainty"
Good mojo for the book I’ll finally (hopefully) finish this year
January 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
adjective: boffo
1.
(of a theatrical production or movie, or a review of one) very successful or wholeheartedly commendatory.
"a boffo box-office certainty"
Good mojo for the book I’ll finally (hopefully) finish this year
1.
(of a theatrical production or movie, or a review of one) very successful or wholeheartedly commendatory.
"a boffo box-office certainty"
Good mojo for the book I’ll finally (hopefully) finish this year
RIP, President Carter
December 29, 2024 at 11:36 PM
RIP, President Carter
"Ghost Eaters" by Clay Meleod Chapman
(This came out in '22 but I read it this year, so I'm counting it.)
If a drug promised the ability to see your lost loved ones again, would you take it? That's the central premise of "Ghost Eaters," which is an eerie look at addiction and grief.
(This came out in '22 but I read it this year, so I'm counting it.)
If a drug promised the ability to see your lost loved ones again, would you take it? That's the central premise of "Ghost Eaters," which is an eerie look at addiction and grief.
December 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
"Ghost Eaters" by Clay Meleod Chapman
(This came out in '22 but I read it this year, so I'm counting it.)
If a drug promised the ability to see your lost loved ones again, would you take it? That's the central premise of "Ghost Eaters," which is an eerie look at addiction and grief.
(This came out in '22 but I read it this year, so I'm counting it.)
If a drug promised the ability to see your lost loved ones again, would you take it? That's the central premise of "Ghost Eaters," which is an eerie look at addiction and grief.
"Only If You're Lucky" by Stacy Willingham
Another near-perfect mystery from Willingham. With murder, deception and friendship, this book has all the ingredients for an addictive page-turner.
Another near-perfect mystery from Willingham. With murder, deception and friendship, this book has all the ingredients for an addictive page-turner.
December 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
"Only If You're Lucky" by Stacy Willingham
Another near-perfect mystery from Willingham. With murder, deception and friendship, this book has all the ingredients for an addictive page-turner.
Another near-perfect mystery from Willingham. With murder, deception and friendship, this book has all the ingredients for an addictive page-turner.
"Listen For the Lie" by Amy Tintera
Fans of true crime and podcasts should enjoy this one. Years after her best friend was murdered, Lucy returns to her small town as the prime suspect and no memory of the night her friend died. A podcaster tries to solve the mystery.
I couldn't put this down.
Fans of true crime and podcasts should enjoy this one. Years after her best friend was murdered, Lucy returns to her small town as the prime suspect and no memory of the night her friend died. A podcaster tries to solve the mystery.
I couldn't put this down.
December 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
"Listen For the Lie" by Amy Tintera
Fans of true crime and podcasts should enjoy this one. Years after her best friend was murdered, Lucy returns to her small town as the prime suspect and no memory of the night her friend died. A podcaster tries to solve the mystery.
I couldn't put this down.
Fans of true crime and podcasts should enjoy this one. Years after her best friend was murdered, Lucy returns to her small town as the prime suspect and no memory of the night her friend died. A podcaster tries to solve the mystery.
I couldn't put this down.
"All We Were Promised" by Ashton Lattimore"
One of the best historical fiction books I've read in years. Set in Philadelphia in 1837, "All We Were Promised" explores the lives of three young Black women and the supposed promise and ideals of America.
One of the best historical fiction books I've read in years. Set in Philadelphia in 1837, "All We Were Promised" explores the lives of three young Black women and the supposed promise and ideals of America.
December 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
"All We Were Promised" by Ashton Lattimore"
One of the best historical fiction books I've read in years. Set in Philadelphia in 1837, "All We Were Promised" explores the lives of three young Black women and the supposed promise and ideals of America.
One of the best historical fiction books I've read in years. Set in Philadelphia in 1837, "All We Were Promised" explores the lives of three young Black women and the supposed promise and ideals of America.
"It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over" by Anne De Marcken
A post-apocalyptic tale that reminds us what it means to be human, ironically narrated by a woman from the living dead. "It Lasts Forever..." is ferociously funny and melancholy all at the same time.
A post-apocalyptic tale that reminds us what it means to be human, ironically narrated by a woman from the living dead. "It Lasts Forever..." is ferociously funny and melancholy all at the same time.
December 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
"It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over" by Anne De Marcken
A post-apocalyptic tale that reminds us what it means to be human, ironically narrated by a woman from the living dead. "It Lasts Forever..." is ferociously funny and melancholy all at the same time.
A post-apocalyptic tale that reminds us what it means to be human, ironically narrated by a woman from the living dead. "It Lasts Forever..." is ferociously funny and melancholy all at the same time.
📚I don't foresee myself finishing another book in the next few days with my schedule, so here's my best of 2024 for #Booksky:
(1/6)
"One Perfect Couple" by Ruth Ware
I was up until 3 a.m. finishing this one. Mystery, a fight for survival and a tropical storm kept me hooked.
(1/6)
"One Perfect Couple" by Ruth Ware
I was up until 3 a.m. finishing this one. Mystery, a fight for survival and a tropical storm kept me hooked.
December 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
📚I don't foresee myself finishing another book in the next few days with my schedule, so here's my best of 2024 for #Booksky:
(1/6)
"One Perfect Couple" by Ruth Ware
I was up until 3 a.m. finishing this one. Mystery, a fight for survival and a tropical storm kept me hooked.
(1/6)
"One Perfect Couple" by Ruth Ware
I was up until 3 a.m. finishing this one. Mystery, a fight for survival and a tropical storm kept me hooked.
Without downloading any new pics what’s your energy going into 2025
December 28, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Without downloading any new pics what’s your energy going into 2025
The neighborhood watch is having a busy day this Christmas Eve.
December 24, 2024 at 5:40 PM
The neighborhood watch is having a busy day this Christmas Eve.
The Kan-Kan always does fun screenings around the holidays, and yesterday I got to see “The Apartment” —one of my favorites— on the big screen.
You don’t get much better than Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.
You don’t get much better than Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.
December 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM
The Kan-Kan always does fun screenings around the holidays, and yesterday I got to see “The Apartment” —one of my favorites— on the big screen.
You don’t get much better than Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.
You don’t get much better than Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine.
A Classic Christmas Double Feature
December 21, 2024 at 4:40 PM
A Classic Christmas Double Feature
Prayers up for this lil dude, please 💚
December 16, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Prayers up for this lil dude, please 💚
Happy holidays 🎄
With two mischevious cats, we’ll see how long this tree lasts.
With two mischevious cats, we’ll see how long this tree lasts.
December 1, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Happy holidays 🎄
With two mischevious cats, we’ll see how long this tree lasts.
With two mischevious cats, we’ll see how long this tree lasts.
Happy Saturday! 💚
November 30, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Happy Saturday! 💚
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, Remus hopes you have a great day.
November 28, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, Remus hopes you have a great day.
Off work for the afternoon and officially ringing in the holidays. 💚
November 27, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Off work for the afternoon and officially ringing in the holidays. 💚
A snowy Indiana Statehouse is my favorite.
November 21, 2024 at 2:29 PM
A snowy Indiana Statehouse is my favorite.