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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jul 17

I haven't been able to binge read recently, but I HAVE finally watched Arcane, so I feel cultured anyway.

Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jul 11

as someone who has read the murderbot series like 1000 times now (4, but I'm getting there) I'm very impressed that the changes they made in the show still felt RIGHT for the series. Glad its getting a season 2!

#murderbot #allsystemsread

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jun 24

I'm reading a historical research novel about religion and shrooms, and trying to explain the intriguing facts without sounding like a conspiracy theorist looking for an excuse to trip acid should earn me a medal in conversational gymnastics. 😅

Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jun 20

Quuer books and curious kitties make for a wonderful life 💗

#queerbookstack #pridemonthbookstack #booksky #bookpost #catpics

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jun 19

Happy Pride Month 💖

Finding space to exist loudly and proudly should never be scary, but even when it is, find your people, find your safety, find your joy. One day you'll look in the mirror the "you" thats been afraid will be brave instead. There's no rush on finding yourself. 💕

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Feb 14

If you enjoy a good dense high fantasy you can jump right in with The Way of Kings, but if you want an easier entry and like YA fantasy, Mistborn is the best place to start 😊

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Feb 14

Alriiiiiight, Sanderson, you for me. 😂😭

#sanderlanche #brandonsanderson #booksky

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Feb 2

I will say that, as repugnant as I find the ban and subsequent takeover of tiktok, it has helped to reduce my screen-time by more than half. Which will certainly help me reach my reading goals this year.

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 25

Probably starter packs plus the ick factor of meta on tiktok lol

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 25

I'm not about to begrudge any moisture in a drought-prone area, but did it HAVE to snow on the day I'm moving?! 😩😅

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 22

Honestly, the biggest bummer about losing my booktok to meta is having to build my book algorithm back up on RedNote so it's not all SJM trash posts. 😩

#booktok #booksky #booknote

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 22

After years of playing with color in my hair, I've spotted the greys! I think it's the stress of the book plots. A worthy cause if there ever was one. 😌

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Disco (he/they) 📚🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @discobooks.bsky.social · Jan 20

This is a queer book about a dystopian society where no one touches, everyone is reliant on online status for financial stability, and everyone feels pressure to control emotions.

Just popped into my mind, you know, randomly.

By my prescient sibling @jomawest.bsky.social

#booksky #dystopia

Front cover for Face by Joma West. Abstract blue, red and green watercolour painting with the shape of a face seen in white silhouette in the centre

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 20

Not me sweating bullets because I ignored my Libby holds for too long! 😅😅😅

#booksky #veschwab #librarybooks #libbyaudio #audiobooks

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 19

Day one of the ban and the abrupt severance of communities and social circles has left an eerily similar feeling of isolation to COVID in the air. So until we get our footing again, stay mentally well, friends.

#tiktokban #booksky #onlinecommunity

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 16

Reading checkin!
🎧The Water Outlaws, by SL Huang (51%)
📚The Obelisk Gate, by NK Jemisin (pg. 120)

#booksky #readingcheckin #readingupdate #nkjemisin #slhuang #reading

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 13

2nd read of 2025: Rouge, by Mona Awad. Yes, I was confused, yes I loved it.
3rd read of 2025: The Fifth Season, by NK Jemisin (reread). Confusion is my theme this year i guess lol. A masterclass in fantasy writing, even better on a reread.

#2025reading #tbrbooks #bookrecommendations #booksky

Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 12

Pants are on so the video goes up lol

Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 11

I need to record a goodbye to booktok, but also, I lack the motivation to wash my hair... or put on pants. Oh well I guess? Lol

#booksky #procrastinationqueen #AmILazyOrDepressed #TheWorldMayNeverKnow

Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 11

I need to record a goodbye to booktok, but also, I lack the motivation to wash my hair... or put on pants. Oh well I guess? Lol

#booksky #procrastinationqueen #AmILazyOrDepressed #TheWorldMayNeverKnow

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 8

Books 2 and 3 this year: "The Fifth Season," by N.K. Jemisin was a reread with a book club. Even better the second time around! And "Rouge," by Mona Awad, a literary horror novel with confusing but beautiful prose that uses beauty standards to haunt the reader.

Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 4

The Fifth Season, by N.K. Jemisin. It both masterfully written, and excellently narrated ☺️

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 4

Queer Soy Sauce 💃🏻

Didi is a trans immigrant 🏳️‍⚧️ @didichanoch.bsky.social · Jan 4

Didn't visit enough mustard

Deirdre Assenza @deirdreassenza.bsky.social · Jan 3

Liberal bbq sauce

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 4

With my free will, today I turned on an audiobook, baked a cake and sat down to play Stardew Valley in front of my heater while I ate said cake for breakfast. Happy New Year. Lol

#AnExcitingUseofFreeWill

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 3

Finished my first book of 2025! "Invisible Women," by Caroline Criado Perez, speaks to the startling lack of data that takes women into account, and what data DOES exist makes it clear this data gap is dangerous.

#invisiblewomen #nonfiction #readingupdate #booksky #bookrecommendation

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Yomi @yomireading.bsky.social · Jan 2

One of my reading goals for 2025 is to branch out of my usual comfort zone, so drop a book rec here and I'll read the first 12 that I haven't already! (this is me begging for recommendations)

#recommendabook #booksky #bookpost #bookrecs

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