Workers’ Lit
@socialistshelf.bsky.social
A podcast about books and the news with Lenore, Aysha, Jen, and J
“Socialist Shelf” book episodes on Mondays
“Unfit to Print” news episodes on Wednesdays
Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future!
“Socialist Shelf” book episodes on Mondays
“Unfit to Print” news episodes on Wednesdays
Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future!
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Huge Announcement! Workers' Lit
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Big news…we’re rebranding! And welcoming @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @bignasty.bsky.social as full time hosts!
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
To hell with your deals. To hell with your capitulation. To hell with your weakness and hatred for working people. To hell with Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party leadership
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
To hell with your deals. To hell with your capitulation. To hell with your weakness and hatred for working people. To hell with Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party leadership
Doesn’t seem like a guy anyone needs to cave to right now idk 🤔
November 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Doesn’t seem like a guy anyone needs to cave to right now idk 🤔
This is the kind of tactic you use to maintain a social “middle class” (thus dividing the population) while hollowing out the actual economic power a traditional middle class individual would have.
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This is the kind of tactic you use to maintain a social “middle class” (thus dividing the population) while hollowing out the actual economic power a traditional middle class individual would have.
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Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
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Eagerly awaiting this episode, heh
Do you like queer rage? What about horror? What about creepy but cool Southern Vibes? What about good-ass writing?
You’ll love “Woods All Black.”
New episode on the brilliant “Woods All Black” by @leemandelo.bsky.social dropping this Sunday!
You’ll love “Woods All Black.”
New episode on the brilliant “Woods All Black” by @leemandelo.bsky.social dropping this Sunday!
November 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Eagerly awaiting this episode, heh
Do you like queer rage? What about horror? What about creepy but cool Southern Vibes? What about good-ass writing?
You’ll love “Woods All Black.”
New episode on the brilliant “Woods All Black” by @leemandelo.bsky.social dropping this Sunday!
You’ll love “Woods All Black.”
New episode on the brilliant “Woods All Black” by @leemandelo.bsky.social dropping this Sunday!
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Do you like queer rage? What about horror? What about creepy but cool Southern Vibes? What about good-ass writing?
You’ll love “Woods All Black.”
New episode on the brilliant “Woods All Black” by @leemandelo.bsky.social dropping this Sunday!
You’ll love “Woods All Black.”
New episode on the brilliant “Woods All Black” by @leemandelo.bsky.social dropping this Sunday!
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“I am Big Nasty, but I am not large”
@bignasty.bsky.social lays down the facts about trans women in sports on the newest episode of Workers’ Lit 🔥
Trans people belong. Period. End of fucking sentence.
Trans people belong. Period. End of fucking sentence.
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“I am Big Nasty, but I am not large”
@bignasty.bsky.social lays down the facts about trans women in sports on the newest episode of Workers’ Lit 🔥
Trans people belong. Period. End of fucking sentence.
Trans people belong. Period. End of fucking sentence.
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM
@bignasty.bsky.social lays down the facts about trans women in sports on the newest episode of Workers’ Lit 🔥
Trans people belong. Period. End of fucking sentence.
Trans people belong. Period. End of fucking sentence.
The Department of War sets its eyes on Venezuela and Colombia. If you’ve got a conscience, it’s time to say hell no!
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on Youtube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice!
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on Youtube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice!
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Department of War sets its eyes on Venezuela and Colombia. If you’ve got a conscience, it’s time to say hell no!
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on Youtube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice!
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on Youtube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice!
The right wing's assaults on the transgender community escalate.
The Democrats capitulate.
People like Lia Smith die every day as a result.
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on YouTube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice.
The Democrats capitulate.
People like Lia Smith die every day as a result.
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on YouTube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice.
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The right wing's assaults on the transgender community escalate.
The Democrats capitulate.
People like Lia Smith die every day as a result.
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on YouTube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice.
The Democrats capitulate.
People like Lia Smith die every day as a result.
Watch the full video of this week's news roundup on YouTube or Substack, and get the Workers' Lit crew's analysis on your podcast app of choice.
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Without exposing the nature of my job entirely. I work in SNAP and related programs. My state is fronting State money for half a months benefit to families getting SNAP. They're trying to pay out on the 7th.
The Trump admin is taking food from the mouths of hungry people all over this country.
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Without exposing the nature of my job entirely. I work in SNAP and related programs. My state is fronting State money for half a months benefit to families getting SNAP. They're trying to pay out on the 7th.
The Trump admin is taking food from the mouths of hungry people all over this country.
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Trump admin is taking food from the mouths of hungry people all over this country.
It’s Workers’ Lit’s FIRST EVER news roundup. Get the basic info on the happenings from October 28-November 4 2025
Trump starves Americans while preparing for a new war. The crisis in Sudan escalates. ICE consolidates power. Trans healthcare is under attack. Sea turtles take a W. People fight back!
Trump starves Americans while preparing for a new war. The crisis in Sudan escalates. ICE consolidates power. Trans healthcare is under attack. Sea turtles take a W. People fight back!
Trump starves Americans, prepares for a new war. News Roundup: October 28-November 4 2025
YouTube video by Workers' Lit
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November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It’s Workers’ Lit’s FIRST EVER news roundup. Get the basic info on the happenings from October 28-November 4 2025
Trump starves Americans while preparing for a new war. The crisis in Sudan escalates. ICE consolidates power. Trans healthcare is under attack. Sea turtles take a W. People fight back!
Trump starves Americans while preparing for a new war. The crisis in Sudan escalates. ICE consolidates power. Trans healthcare is under attack. Sea turtles take a W. People fight back!
What are we, some kind of Workers’ Lit?
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
What are we, some kind of Workers’ Lit?
It’s never been more Workers’ Lit 🔥
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It’s never been more Workers’ Lit 🔥
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NEW: Drag me to Hell with @socialistshelf.bsky.social. Land lords are bastards and so are the people that take away people's homes. Check it out!
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
NEW: Drag me to Hell with @socialistshelf.bsky.social. Land lords are bastards and so are the people that take away people's homes. Check it out!
While we appreciate everyone offering to do so, we do not recommend writing in “Workers’ Lit” for every option on your ballot today.
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
While we appreciate everyone offering to do so, we do not recommend writing in “Workers’ Lit” for every option on your ballot today.
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More Nasty content!?! Wild stuff
November 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
More Nasty content!?! Wild stuff
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Fun new stuff coming soon!!!
Big news…we’re rebranding! And welcoming @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @bignasty.bsky.social as full time hosts!
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Huge Announcement! Workers' Lit
open.spotify.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Fun new stuff coming soon!!!
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The rumors are true, I’m joining Workers’ Lit (formerly the socialist shelf) as a full time host!! Now I actually have to read books
Big news…we’re rebranding! And welcoming @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @bignasty.bsky.social as full time hosts!
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Huge Announcement! Workers' Lit
open.spotify.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The rumors are true, I’m joining Workers’ Lit (formerly the socialist shelf) as a full time host!! Now I actually have to read books
Big news…we’re rebranding! And welcoming @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @bignasty.bsky.social as full time hosts!
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Huge Announcement! Workers' Lit
open.spotify.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Big news…we’re rebranding! And welcoming @ayshaufarah.bsky.social and @bignasty.bsky.social as full time hosts!
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Starting now, we’re renaming our feed “Workers’ Lit.” More episodes, more hosts, more politics, more dumb jokes.
Read on for the rundown
Big announcement coming on Tuesday’s episode of the Socialist Shelf! Be ready!!
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Big announcement coming on Tuesday’s episode of the Socialist Shelf! Be ready!!
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Today is the last day of queer history month, which also happens to be Halloween… so what better time is there to read The Woods All Black?
An historical Appalachian gothic about queer-trans bodily autonomy and resistance ft. bash-back revenge, monsterfucking—
An historical Appalachian gothic about queer-trans bodily autonomy and resistance ft. bash-back revenge, monsterfucking—
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today is the last day of queer history month, which also happens to be Halloween… so what better time is there to read The Woods All Black?
An historical Appalachian gothic about queer-trans bodily autonomy and resistance ft. bash-back revenge, monsterfucking—
An historical Appalachian gothic about queer-trans bodily autonomy and resistance ft. bash-back revenge, monsterfucking—
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New bonus movie review!
We're joined by Jacob of the @socialistshelf.bsky.social podcast to talk about Mickey 17 (2025) by director Bong Joon Ho! We talk the movie, cloning, and whether the Tailies in Snowpiercer should've just respected the cops more.
www.patreon.com/posts/mickey...
We're joined by Jacob of the @socialistshelf.bsky.social podcast to talk about Mickey 17 (2025) by director Bong Joon Ho! We talk the movie, cloning, and whether the Tailies in Snowpiercer should've just respected the cops more.
www.patreon.com/posts/mickey...
Mickey 17 (w. Jacob Dallas) | Failure To Launch
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October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New bonus movie review!
We're joined by Jacob of the @socialistshelf.bsky.social podcast to talk about Mickey 17 (2025) by director Bong Joon Ho! We talk the movie, cloning, and whether the Tailies in Snowpiercer should've just respected the cops more.
www.patreon.com/posts/mickey...
We're joined by Jacob of the @socialistshelf.bsky.social podcast to talk about Mickey 17 (2025) by director Bong Joon Ho! We talk the movie, cloning, and whether the Tailies in Snowpiercer should've just respected the cops more.
www.patreon.com/posts/mickey...