Greg Zimmerman
@gregzimmerman.bsky.social
📚 Bookseller: @roscoebooks.bsky.social
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Chicagoan. Marquette alum. Runner
🛠️ Daily Editor: @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social
✍️ Marketing and communications: @storystudiochicago.bsky.social
📝 Book Reviewer: open.substack.com/pub/thenewdorkreviewofbooks
Chicagoan. Marquette alum. Runner
What is happening here is Winnie didn’t think she was getting enough attention, so she pounced on my laptop and very nearly launched a nuclear weapon.
November 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
What is happening here is Winnie didn’t think she was getting enough attention, so she pounced on my laptop and very nearly launched a nuclear weapon.
New book mail: Poems! Dogs! Poems about dogs! Let’s go!
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New book mail: Poems! Dogs! Poems about dogs! Let’s go!
Hipsters unite
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
November 24, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Hipsters unite
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
Come align for the big fight to rock for you
But beware all those angels with their wings glued on
'Cause deep down they are frightened and they're scared
I assume this is a bot, but it’s also an extremely hilarious response to a book review.
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I assume this is a bot, but it’s also an extremely hilarious response to a book review.
On a scale of 1-10 what is this on the Middle-Aged White Guy Cliche Scale. 😂
November 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
On a scale of 1-10 what is this on the Middle-Aged White Guy Cliche Scale. 😂
Stay as long as you like, sunny autumn
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Stay as long as you like, sunny autumn
So long, New York. And good job, marathon weekend.
You were Dino-mite
(Sorry. Sorry about that.)
You were Dino-mite
(Sorry. Sorry about that.)
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So long, New York. And good job, marathon weekend.
You were Dino-mite
(Sorry. Sorry about that.)
You were Dino-mite
(Sorry. Sorry about that.)
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: If you want to reinforce your faith in humanity, go watch a marathon. #runningwillsaveus
November 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: If you want to reinforce your faith in humanity, go watch a marathon. #runningwillsaveus
This is Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathoner of all time at mile 25 of the NYC Marathon. What a privilege to get to see him run in person. Chills. #nycmarathon
November 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathoner of all time at mile 25 of the NYC Marathon. What a privilege to get to see him run in person. Chills. #nycmarathon
Bookstore tourism, Brooklyn version
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Bookstore tourism, Brooklyn version
Book 63: A Confederacy of Dunces, by John Kennedy Toole
Even better the second time. It’s like a zany Seinfeld episode set in New Orleans with an even even kookier, more self-important, less self-aware Kramer pulling the strings.
#books
Even better the second time. It’s like a zany Seinfeld episode set in New Orleans with an even even kookier, more self-important, less self-aware Kramer pulling the strings.
#books
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Book 63: A Confederacy of Dunces, by John Kennedy Toole
Even better the second time. It’s like a zany Seinfeld episode set in New Orleans with an even even kookier, more self-important, less self-aware Kramer pulling the strings.
#books
Even better the second time. It’s like a zany Seinfeld episode set in New Orleans with an even even kookier, more self-important, less self-aware Kramer pulling the strings.
#books
Until next time, New Orleans. The good times rolled.
October 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Until next time, New Orleans. The good times rolled.
October 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
October 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In one of the greatest reading coincidences of all time, I’m reading two books both which include a character wearing a Mickey Mouse watch.
#books
#books
October 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In one of the greatest reading coincidences of all time, I’m reading two books both which include a character wearing a Mickey Mouse watch.
#books
#books
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I know there are exceptions to most prescriptive writing rules but isn’t Dan Brown far enough along in his career to do better than this opening: “Robert Langdon awoke peacefully…” 😂
October 20, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I know there are exceptions to most prescriptive writing rules but isn’t Dan Brown far enough along in his career to do better than this opening: “Robert Langdon awoke peacefully…” 😂
Book 61: Infinite Jest, by David Foster Wallace
Now when people ask if I’ve read Infinite Jest, I’m going to summon a level of mansplaining condescension usually reserved for Brooklyn MFA workshops, and go, “Well, actually, twice.” 😅
#books
#booksky
substack.com/profile/3501...
Now when people ask if I’ve read Infinite Jest, I’m going to summon a level of mansplaining condescension usually reserved for Brooklyn MFA workshops, and go, “Well, actually, twice.” 😅
#books
#booksky
substack.com/profile/3501...
October 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Book 61: Infinite Jest, by David Foster Wallace
Now when people ask if I’ve read Infinite Jest, I’m going to summon a level of mansplaining condescension usually reserved for Brooklyn MFA workshops, and go, “Well, actually, twice.” 😅
#books
#booksky
substack.com/profile/3501...
Now when people ask if I’ve read Infinite Jest, I’m going to summon a level of mansplaining condescension usually reserved for Brooklyn MFA workshops, and go, “Well, actually, twice.” 😅
#books
#booksky
substack.com/profile/3501...
Chicago Marathon 2025✅
October 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Chicago Marathon 2025✅
October 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM