Dominique Raccah
@draccah.bsky.social
Founder + CEO of Bestselling Indie Book Publisher #Sourcebooks ⭐️ Entrepreneur 🔥 Data ✅ Leading Innovation 💥 Championing Banned Books + New Voices 🧨 Read a Lot 📚 Opinions Mine 💯 Books Change Lives
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· Dec 20
How a Scrappy New Publisher Landed 25 Books on the Best-Seller List in a Year
Bloom Books took off with the help of E L James, the author of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” It broke with tradition and became the fastest-growing imprint in romance.
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The @nytimes.com has a fantastic article about our Bloom Books imprint and the work we've been doing with our amazing authors Scarlett St. Clair, Sophie Lark, Lucy Score, @kennedyryan.bsky.social and our extraordinary cornerstone author of Bloom, @eljamesauthor.com !
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The Office of Remigration
The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight. @wired.com
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The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight. @wired.com
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The State Department Really Doesn’t Want to Talk About the Office of Remigration
The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight.
www.wired.com
June 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The Office of Remigration
The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight. @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/the-st...
The office was created a year ago and seemingly named for a far right European plan to expel minorities and immigrants from Western nations. It now works, a source says, with little to no oversight. @wired.com
www.wired.com/story/the-st...
There’s much that one wants to say (or scream or do) in response to this extraordinarily compulsive read detailing the hateful anti-women rhetoric uniting the right. It’s must reading. And thank you to both
Helen Lewis (@helenlewis.bsky.social ?) and @theatlantic.com
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Helen Lewis (@helenlewis.bsky.social ?) and @theatlantic.com
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The Men Who Want Women to Be Quiet — The Atlantic
A virulent form of misogyny has become the single most important force holding together the American right.
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May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
There’s much that one wants to say (or scream or do) in response to this extraordinarily compulsive read detailing the hateful anti-women rhetoric uniting the right. It’s must reading. And thank you to both
Helen Lewis (@helenlewis.bsky.social ?) and @theatlantic.com
apple.news/AYOhz_3t9QYG...
Helen Lewis (@helenlewis.bsky.social ?) and @theatlantic.com
apple.news/AYOhz_3t9QYG...
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Perfect campaign ad for the upcoming Midterms. 👌
May 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Perfect campaign ad for the upcoming Midterms. 👌
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Good god. Trump fired the entire National Science Board without explanation on Friday afternoon.
Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration
Members of the National Science Board, which the US Congress founded in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination.
www.nature.com
April 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Good god. Trump fired the entire National Science Board without explanation on Friday afternoon.
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic Senate primary. The race was a test for Gov. JB Pritzker, who bet big on her candidacy.
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March 18, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic Senate primary. The race was a test for Gov. JB Pritzker, who bet big on her candidacy.
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Loved this! Best writing tip…get a dog. I speak to a lot of authors on video and Yes, meet lots of dogs!
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The Best Writing Tip? Get a Dog.
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March 17, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Loved this! Best writing tip…get a dog. I speak to a lot of authors on video and Yes, meet lots of dogs!
@nytimes.com
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"I felt like a printer with an old printing press, arranging letter forms one at a time." Daniel Nayeri shares his latest experimental novel with us, talking fables, myths, and typography in the process. How to create an utter original. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/03/12/h...
How to reserve your experimental energy for form rather than content: A Daniel Nayeri Q&A and Cover Reveal for THIS IS A DOOR - A Fuse #8 Production
"I felt like a printer with an old printing press, arranging letter forms one at a time." Daniel Nayeri shares his latest experimental novel with us, talking fables, myths, and typography in the proce...
afuse8production.slj.com
March 12, 2026 at 11:14 AM
"I felt like a printer with an old printing press, arranging letter forms one at a time." Daniel Nayeri shares his latest experimental novel with us, talking fables, myths, and typography in the process. How to create an utter original. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/03/12/h...
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There has never been an official, comprehensive record of Black-owned bookstores across the United States — until now
For the first time, we now know how many Black-owned bookstores exist in the U.S.
The National Association of Black Bookstores has released the “first comprehensive national report” on the state of America’s Black-owned bookstores.
www.whatimreading.net
March 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
There has never been an official, comprehensive record of Black-owned bookstores across the United States — until now
“Books remain one of the discretionary spending bright spots," said Brenna Connor, Circana, at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa. "People are cutting back overall, but many of them are not cutting back on books."
@americanbookseller.bsky.social
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@americanbookseller.bsky.social
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Wi2026: Market Trends, Retail Insights, and Growth Strategies
"Books remain one of the discretionary spending bright spots," said Brenna Connor, U.S. books industry analyst at Circana, during
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March 4, 2026 at 2:09 PM
“Books remain one of the discretionary spending bright spots," said Brenna Connor, Circana, at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pa. "People are cutting back overall, but many of them are not cutting back on books."
@americanbookseller.bsky.social
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@americanbookseller.bsky.social
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We talk today with the often imitated (and never replicated) Jon Klassen about why, precisely, he's been so drawn to the board book form recently (and what it has to give). #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/20/y...
Your Jon Klassen, or, What’s Up With All the Board Books?
We talk today with the often imitated (and never replicated) Jon Klassen about why, precisely, he's been so drawn to the board book form recently (and what it has to give).
afuse8production.slj.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:10 PM
We talk today with the often imitated (and never replicated) Jon Klassen about why, precisely, he's been so drawn to the board book form recently (and what it has to give). #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/20/y...
“Could anyone have guessed that the celebrated titans of social science and psychology #Epstein sought out would just happen to think that #MeToo went too far or that women aren’t temperamentally suited to careers in STEM?” @salon.com
Take a load off your minds everyone, it was regular old misogyny the whole time
Jeffrey Epstein helped fuel the campus culture wars
The academics in the Epstein files aren’t all criminals, but they shared beliefs about whose work matters.
www.salon.com
February 20, 2026 at 11:46 AM
“Could anyone have guessed that the celebrated titans of social science and psychology #Epstein sought out would just happen to think that #MeToo went too far or that women aren’t temperamentally suited to careers in STEM?” @salon.com
In Canada visiting Indigo, PRH Canada and Raincoast. Loved the extraordinary conversation around creating more readers and supporting parents on their children’s reading journey. BIG ideas from this team always. A lot here to think about, including this new metric.
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PISA 2022 Results (Volume I and II) - Country Notes: United States
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) assesses the knowledge and skills of 15-year-old students in mathematics, reading and science. The tests explore how well students can solve c...
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February 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
In Canada visiting Indigo, PRH Canada and Raincoast. Loved the extraordinary conversation around creating more readers and supporting parents on their children’s reading journey. BIG ideas from this team always. A lot here to think about, including this new metric.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
January 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
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Fellow Canadians, I have found a Very Canadian Hat! Granted, to be Perfectly Canadian it ought to say 'Usually Great', or 'Pretty Great', because we're not so boastful, but it is actually made here in Canada 🍁 (Cool shirts at this store, too, also made here)
Red Canadian Flag Cap | Canada Day Hat Made in Canada
Shop the Red Canadian Flag Cap by Maple Beaver. A Canada Day hat proudly made in Canada with embroidered flag and slogan.
maplebeaver.ca
January 26, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Fellow Canadians, I have found a Very Canadian Hat! Granted, to be Perfectly Canadian it ought to say 'Usually Great', or 'Pretty Great', because we're not so boastful, but it is actually made here in Canada 🍁 (Cool shirts at this store, too, also made here)
Do audiobooks count as reading?
“However we read — by eye, by ear or both — it all count…the brain makes meaning and the identity of being a reader takes hold. We need more readers, however they get there.” Brian Bannon NY Public Library
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
“However we read — by eye, by ear or both — it all count…the brain makes meaning and the identity of being a reader takes hold. We need more readers, however they get there.” Brian Bannon NY Public Library
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?
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November 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Do audiobooks count as reading?
“However we read — by eye, by ear or both — it all count…the brain makes meaning and the identity of being a reader takes hold. We need more readers, however they get there.” Brian Bannon NY Public Library
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
“However we read — by eye, by ear or both — it all count…the brain makes meaning and the identity of being a reader takes hold. We need more readers, however they get there.” Brian Bannon NY Public Library
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
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This is a lie. All 31 Moms for Liberty candidates in contested races lost their 2025 elections. The only "wins" were in uncontested races. Apparently, being hypocritical, book-banning scolds isn't so popular.
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This is a lie. All 31 Moms for Liberty candidates in contested races lost their 2025 elections. The only "wins" were in uncontested races. Apparently, being hypocritical, book-banning scolds isn't so popular.
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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
"It's a penetrating and persuasive take on why viewers continue to be enthralled."
@taranarmstrong.bsky.social takes you Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother
#BB27 #RHAP
@taranarmstrong.bsky.social takes you Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother
#BB27 #RHAP
Publishers Weekly reviewed my book!
Very cool to see it's resonating with a major trade magazine outside our Big Brother bubble!
"It's a penetrating and persuasive take on why viewers continue to be enthralled." #BB27 #RHAP
www.publishersweekly.com/9781464224539
Very cool to see it's resonating with a major trade magazine outside our Big Brother bubble!
"It's a penetrating and persuasive take on why viewers continue to be enthralled." #BB27 #RHAP
www.publishersweekly.com/9781464224539
September 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"It's a penetrating and persuasive take on why viewers continue to be enthralled."
@taranarmstrong.bsky.social takes you Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother
#BB27 #RHAP
@taranarmstrong.bsky.social takes you Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother
#BB27 #RHAP
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Book Review: The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley
Title: The King's MessengerAuthor: Susanna KearsleyPublisher: Sourcebooks LandmarkPublication date: March 4, 2025Length: 352 pagesGenre: Historical fictionSource: PurchasedRating: ★★★★★ For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly…
Title: The King's MessengerAuthor: Susanna KearsleyPublisher: Sourcebooks LandmarkPublication date: March 4, 2025Length: 352 pagesGenre: Historical fictionSource: PurchasedRating: ★★★★★ For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly…
Book Review: The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley
Title: The King's MessengerAuthor: Susanna KearsleyPublisher: Sourcebooks LandmarkPublication date: March 4, 2025Length: 352 pagesGenre: Historical fictionSource: PurchasedRating: ★★★★★ For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly rivalry and intrigue… 1613: King James – sixth of Scotland, first of England, son of Mary, Queen of Scots - has unified both countries under one crown.
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August 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Book Review: The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley
Title: The King's MessengerAuthor: Susanna KearsleyPublisher: Sourcebooks LandmarkPublication date: March 4, 2025Length: 352 pagesGenre: Historical fictionSource: PurchasedRating: ★★★★★ For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly…
Title: The King's MessengerAuthor: Susanna KearsleyPublisher: Sourcebooks LandmarkPublication date: March 4, 2025Length: 352 pagesGenre: Historical fictionSource: PurchasedRating: ★★★★★ For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly…
Any day we can celebrate Edgar Award winning author @sularigentill.bsky.social who is now on tour for her latest book Five Found Dead @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social !!
Sulari Gentill (c.) celebrated the release of her novel, Five Found Dead (Poisoned Pen), at the Sourcebooks office. Also at the publisher’s “ceremonial drum”—which guests may bang in celebration—were Sourcebooks CEO Dominique Raccah (l.) and Anna Michels (r.), Poisoned Pen senior editorial director.
August 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Any day we can celebrate Edgar Award winning author @sularigentill.bsky.social who is now on tour for her latest book Five Found Dead @poisonedpenbooks.bsky.social !!
So so so excited to be publishing The Academy. I can talk about this for days!! Check this out for any boy reluctant readers who like 1) soccer 2) pizza or 3) video games
T.Z. Layton (Sourcebooks) in Conversation with The Horn Book in August's #HBHerald www.hbook.com/story/tz-lay...
T.Z. Layton in Conversation with The Horn Book
In Conversation with The Horn Book is a sponsored supplement to our free monthly e-newsletter, Horn Book Herald.
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August 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
So so so excited to be publishing The Academy. I can talk about this for days!! Check this out for any boy reluctant readers who like 1) soccer 2) pizza or 3) video games
“We didn't go looking for this content — it came to us. And it revealed a striking pattern: right-wing views on gender and identity are digitally intertwined with MAGA politics.”
www.axios.com/2025/06/21/m...
www.axios.com/2025/06/21/m...
Into the MAGA-verse: What the algorithm feeds Gen Z
Dip your toe in, and the algorithm grabs your ankle.
www.axios.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“We didn't go looking for this content — it came to us. And it revealed a striking pattern: right-wing views on gender and identity are digitally intertwined with MAGA politics.”
www.axios.com/2025/06/21/m...
www.axios.com/2025/06/21/m...
This Laura Bates video for the UK release of New Age of Sexism is so incredibly powerful. These are the conversations we need to be having.
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www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjH2N9Dc/
The New Age of Sexism is OUT NOW. This is ‘urgent and essential reading for anyone who is interested in the intersection of tech and gender equality, and indeed anyone who wants to be part of buildin...
TikTok video by Simon & Schuster UK
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May 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This Laura Bates video for the UK release of New Age of Sexism is so incredibly powerful. These are the conversations we need to be having.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjH2N9Dc/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjH2N9Dc/
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Since I administered the WH emoluments rules, let me explain why this is forbidden
Trump expressed interest in it before it was offered
He is going to use & benefit from it a while in office
And he's going to keep using it after he leaves!
Functionally, it's a gift to him & so it's illegal
Trump expressed interest in it before it was offered
He is going to use & benefit from it a while in office
And he's going to keep using it after he leaves!
Functionally, it's a gift to him & so it's illegal
Overseeing the presidential gift rules was among my duties as White House Ethics Czar -- so I know how it's supposed to work
The gift of this plane to Trump is illegal & unconstitutional
The AG & the WH Counsel oughtta be ashamed of themselves for allowing it
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The gift of this plane to Trump is illegal & unconstitutional
The AG & the WH Counsel oughtta be ashamed of themselves for allowing it
abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources
President Trump poised to accept "palace in the sky" as a gift from Qatar: Sources
abcnews.go.com
May 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Since I administered the WH emoluments rules, let me explain why this is forbidden
Trump expressed interest in it before it was offered
He is going to use & benefit from it a while in office
And he's going to keep using it after he leaves!
Functionally, it's a gift to him & so it's illegal
Trump expressed interest in it before it was offered
He is going to use & benefit from it a while in office
And he's going to keep using it after he leaves!
Functionally, it's a gift to him & so it's illegal