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November 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Coming soon: The Reader, a new book review from the Washington Monthly: books.washingtonmonthly.com
#DidYouKnow
The five laws of library science, per S.R. Ranganathan in 1931:
1. Books are for use.
2. Every person has his/her/their book.
3. Every book has its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
The five laws of library science, per S.R. Ranganathan in 1931:
1. Books are for use.
2. Every person has his/her/their book.
3. Every book has its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
November 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
#DidYouKnow
The five laws of library science, per S.R. Ranganathan in 1931:
1. Books are for use.
2. Every person has his/her/their book.
3. Every book has its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
The five laws of library science, per S.R. Ranganathan in 1931:
1. Books are for use.
2. Every person has his/her/their book.
3. Every book has its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
First book of the day has found its reader! ❄️📚
October 30, 2026 at 10:06 AM
First book of the day has found its reader! ❄️📚
The laws are:
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
To refuse to qualify these laws—particularly the first three—is to make an ethical commitment to treat every reader with equal respect.
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
To refuse to qualify these laws—particularly the first three—is to make an ethical commitment to treat every reader with equal respect.
November 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
The laws are:
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
To refuse to qualify these laws—particularly the first three—is to make an ethical commitment to treat every reader with equal respect.
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
To refuse to qualify these laws—particularly the first three—is to make an ethical commitment to treat every reader with equal respect.
Most importantly my husband is enjoying reading my book so that’s great
Is he an unbiased beta reader? No- although he is a good critical reader and I’m glad he’s enjoying it
Is he an unbiased beta reader? No- although he is a good critical reader and I’m glad he’s enjoying it
November 1, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Most importantly my husband is enjoying reading my book so that’s great
Is he an unbiased beta reader? No- although he is a good critical reader and I’m glad he’s enjoying it
Is he an unbiased beta reader? No- although he is a good critical reader and I’m glad he’s enjoying it
at any given time.
So anyways, this book shows Lincoln as the political operator that he was, which in no part takes away from Lincoln the visionary of the nation's future.
However, this is also a very dense, inside baseball book that doesn't do the lay reader the service of signposting or/
So anyways, this book shows Lincoln as the political operator that he was, which in no part takes away from Lincoln the visionary of the nation's future.
However, this is also a very dense, inside baseball book that doesn't do the lay reader the service of signposting or/
November 1, 2026 at 5:34 PM
at any given time.
So anyways, this book shows Lincoln as the political operator that he was, which in no part takes away from Lincoln the visionary of the nation's future.
However, this is also a very dense, inside baseball book that doesn't do the lay reader the service of signposting or/
So anyways, this book shows Lincoln as the political operator that he was, which in no part takes away from Lincoln the visionary of the nation's future.
However, this is also a very dense, inside baseball book that doesn't do the lay reader the service of signposting or/
Pay your cover artists and don't steal from them feels like the bare minimum when they contribute to much to SELLING YOUR BOOK TO YOUR READER
November 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Pay your cover artists and don't steal from them feels like the bare minimum when they contribute to much to SELLING YOUR BOOK TO YOUR READER
Cover by Dan Gormley.
November 3, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Cover by Dan Gormley.
I’d like to share this book review about my book of state bird and flower paintings, “Wings and Blossoms Across America.” My book: www.blurb.com/user/mattstarr
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#mattstarrfineart #birds #book #books #bookreview #booklover #bookworm #reader #read #library #nature #bird #birds #flower #wildlife
November 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I’d like to share this book review about my book of state bird and flower paintings, “Wings and Blossoms Across America.” My book: www.blurb.com/user/mattstarr
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#mattstarrfineart #birds #book #books #bookreview #booklover #bookworm #reader #read #library #nature #bird #birds #flower #wildlife
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#mattstarrfineart #birds #book #books #bookreview #booklover #bookworm #reader #read #library #nature #bird #birds #flower #wildlife
Hello, Bluesky! I'm a bookworm, beta reader, editor, and audiobook narrator. Happy to connect with fellow book lovers and writers. What are you reading or writing?
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #BookLovers
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #BookLovers
November 3, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Hello, Bluesky! I'm a bookworm, beta reader, editor, and audiobook narrator. Happy to connect with fellow book lovers and writers. What are you reading or writing?
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #BookLovers
#BookSky #WritingCommunity #BookLovers
I make my book for people who aren't into books. I don't assume the reader likes to read. it's a comic book so that the barrier is lower for the reader and me.
November 3, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I make my book for people who aren't into books. I don't assume the reader likes to read. it's a comic book so that the barrier is lower for the reader and me.
Meanwhile the first batch of copy edits for my book just arrived. Reader, hear me when I say that reviewing these takes high concentration on a tight turnaround. Send prayers please
November 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Meanwhile the first batch of copy edits for my book just arrived. Reader, hear me when I say that reviewing these takes high concentration on a tight turnaround. Send prayers please
--because that is a conscious writing effort I made during the book). It is what it is! Some people LOVE it, and some people DESPISE it. There's no such thing as a book that everyone will love no matter what. TY for trying though, reader. 🖤
November 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
--because that is a conscious writing effort I made during the book). It is what it is! Some people LOVE it, and some people DESPISE it. There's no such thing as a book that everyone will love no matter what. TY for trying though, reader. 🖤
🎄📚 Authors, boost your books’ visibility this Christmas with The Folio Bridge’s Holiday Author Visibility Package: book promotion, author spotlights & meaningful reader engagement.
What book would you love more readers to discover?
#BookSky #IndieAuthor #BookPublicity
What book would you love more readers to discover?
#BookSky #IndieAuthor #BookPublicity
November 3, 2026 at 10:38 AM
🎄📚 Authors, boost your books’ visibility this Christmas with The Folio Bridge’s Holiday Author Visibility Package: book promotion, author spotlights & meaningful reader engagement.
What book would you love more readers to discover?
#BookSky #IndieAuthor #BookPublicity
What book would you love more readers to discover?
#BookSky #IndieAuthor #BookPublicity
READER OF THE DAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2026
Special Día de los Muertos edition
Special Día de los Muertos edition
November 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
READER OF THE DAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2026
Special Día de los Muertos edition
Special Día de los Muertos edition
Authors: a short thank-you to every reader who finishes your book builds the kind of goodwill ads cannot buy.
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
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November 2, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Authors: a short thank-you to every reader who finishes your book builds the kind of goodwill ads cannot buy.
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
Still on Charlotte Brontë's Shirley. I'm not the fastest reader of not the fastest book!
October 31, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Still on Charlotte Brontë's Shirley. I'm not the fastest reader of not the fastest book!
What's more satisfying as an author?
A reader saying they couldn't put your book down, or a reader saying your story stayed with them long after the final page?
I'd love to know which means more to you.
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors
A reader saying they couldn't put your book down, or a reader saying your story stayed with them long after the final page?
I'd love to know which means more to you.
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors
November 2, 2026 at 4:44 PM
What's more satisfying as an author?
A reader saying they couldn't put your book down, or a reader saying your story stayed with them long after the final page?
I'd love to know which means more to you.
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors
A reader saying they couldn't put your book down, or a reader saying your story stayed with them long after the final page?
I'd love to know which means more to you.
#WritingCommunity #IndieAuthors
Aurelis Wordcraft | Beta Reader & Book Publicist
@aureliswordcraft.bsky.social
Writers, your manuscript deserves more than a quick read.
I share insights on beta reading, storytelling, reader engagement to help authors strengthen their work and reach the right readers.
@aureliswordcraft.bsky.social
Writers, your manuscript deserves more than a quick read.
I share insights on beta reading, storytelling, reader engagement to help authors strengthen their work and reach the right readers.
November 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Aurelis Wordcraft | Beta Reader & Book Publicist
@aureliswordcraft.bsky.social
Writers, your manuscript deserves more than a quick read.
I share insights on beta reading, storytelling, reader engagement to help authors strengthen their work and reach the right readers.
@aureliswordcraft.bsky.social
Writers, your manuscript deserves more than a quick read.
I share insights on beta reading, storytelling, reader engagement to help authors strengthen their work and reach the right readers.
As a reader, I often have problems with "angry" non-fiction. I start to distrust the the author, thinking they may be presenting me with a distorted viewpoint. I'll find myself arguing with them under my breath and then often just drop the book in frustration.
November 3, 2026 at 10:39 AM
As a reader, I often have problems with "angry" non-fiction. I start to distrust the the author, thinking they may be presenting me with a distorted viewpoint. I'll find myself arguing with them under my breath and then often just drop the book in frustration.
Wow! Did you happen to find me attractive? I'm afraid you are now obligated to buy my book in exchange for being TOO HORNY.
Thankfully my book is also VERY HORNY.
And like. A reader just messaged me to tell me she thought it was the most important book she'd ever read. So it's that too.
Thankfully my book is also VERY HORNY.
And like. A reader just messaged me to tell me she thought it was the most important book she'd ever read. So it's that too.
November 3, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Wow! Did you happen to find me attractive? I'm afraid you are now obligated to buy my book in exchange for being TOO HORNY.
Thankfully my book is also VERY HORNY.
And like. A reader just messaged me to tell me she thought it was the most important book she'd ever read. So it's that too.
Thankfully my book is also VERY HORNY.
And like. A reader just messaged me to tell me she thought it was the most important book she'd ever read. So it's that too.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Haven’t had time/oomf to work on my book in weeks but I have been pondering some edits I’ve been wanting to do, so probably good I stepped away for a bit?
Also, had a thought for a psudotwist I had been considering that would make the book run longer, but my beta reader said would be worth it…
Also, had a thought for a psudotwist I had been considering that would make the book run longer, but my beta reader said would be worth it…
November 3, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Haven’t had time/oomf to work on my book in weeks but I have been pondering some edits I’ve been wanting to do, so probably good I stepped away for a bit?
Also, had a thought for a psudotwist I had been considering that would make the book run longer, but my beta reader said would be worth it…
Also, had a thought for a psudotwist I had been considering that would make the book run longer, but my beta reader said would be worth it…
Because he is. You’re obviously not much of a book reader…or a news reader.
November 2, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Because he is. You’re obviously not much of a book reader…or a news reader.
That time @mightymur.bsky.social signed one of my books at a convention and then messaged me a pic of her doing it.
November 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
That time @mightymur.bsky.social signed one of my books at a convention and then messaged me a pic of her doing it.