Who has reviewed indie books and big five books, queer books, books by and about people of every race, people who are neurodivergent, and has elevated those things to a national platform.
November 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Who has reviewed indie books and big five books, queer books, books by and about people of every race, people who are neurodivergent, and has elevated those things to a national platform.
TRUE FACT: Olivia's books save bees!!!
Fun fact: a bookseller once told me they recommended this novel to a reader, who read it, and then later had a swarm of bees appear in her yard. She recognized what they were doing and was able to contact an apiarist and get them rehived! Books about bees save bees!
November 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
TRUE FACT: Olivia's books save bees!!!
guys don't follow me bc of this post, i mostly talk about comic books and video games and anime and the books i'm writing
November 4, 2026 at 12:50 AM
guys don't follow me bc of this post, i mostly talk about comic books and video games and anime and the books i'm writing
Books! Books! Books! Books!!!
To be clear, it wasn't that we didn't HAVE books, growing up. What we did not have was FICTION.
I moved out and was like "Imagine just BUYING A NOVEL" and my parents were like "... That's nice, dear????? But why??"
To be clear, it wasn't that we didn't HAVE books, growing up. What we did not have was FICTION.
I moved out and was like "Imagine just BUYING A NOVEL" and my parents were like "... That's nice, dear????? But why??"
what is a satisfying purchase as an adult
for me it was realizing i could just buy candy at any time
for me it was realizing i could just buy candy at any time
There is no adult purchase less satisfying than new tires.
November 3, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Books! Books! Books! Books!!!
To be clear, it wasn't that we didn't HAVE books, growing up. What we did not have was FICTION.
I moved out and was like "Imagine just BUYING A NOVEL" and my parents were like "... That's nice, dear????? But why??"
To be clear, it wasn't that we didn't HAVE books, growing up. What we did not have was FICTION.
I moved out and was like "Imagine just BUYING A NOVEL" and my parents were like "... That's nice, dear????? But why??"
Tea and books. Nothing beats that.
what is a satisfying purchase as an adult
for me it was realizing i could just buy candy at any time
for me it was realizing i could just buy candy at any time
There is no adult purchase less satisfying than new tires.
November 3, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Tea and books. Nothing beats that.
the perils of reading strange books
November 3, 2026 at 1:01 AM
the perils of reading strange books
Honestly in shock.
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
The New York Times Terminates Contract with Romance Columnist Olivia Waite After Bluesky Repost - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
smartbitchestrashybooks.com
November 3, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Honestly in shock.
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
Books! So many books!
November 2, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Books! So many books!
if you are curious, here is my list of bookstores:
Annie Bloom’s Books + Broadway Books (women-owned, general interest fiction and nonfiction)
A Children’s Place + Green Bean Books (books for kids)
Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe (Oregon authors)
Vivienne Culinary Books (cookbooks)
Annie Bloom’s Books + Broadway Books (women-owned, general interest fiction and nonfiction)
A Children’s Place + Green Bean Books (books for kids)
Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe (Oregon authors)
Vivienne Culinary Books (cookbooks)
November 2, 2026 at 12:44 AM
if you are curious, here is my list of bookstores:
Annie Bloom’s Books + Broadway Books (women-owned, general interest fiction and nonfiction)
A Children’s Place + Green Bean Books (books for kids)
Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe (Oregon authors)
Vivienne Culinary Books (cookbooks)
Annie Bloom’s Books + Broadway Books (women-owned, general interest fiction and nonfiction)
A Children’s Place + Green Bean Books (books for kids)
Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe (Oregon authors)
Vivienne Culinary Books (cookbooks)
They're finally here! Unboxing my NEW books! 📦🥹
November 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
They're finally here! Unboxing my NEW books! 📦🥹
This is completely a me problem, but I hate that books are marketed as a list of tropes. I bet the books are great! I just find them disincentivizing. Just deflated my enthusiasm.
November 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
This is completely a me problem, but I hate that books are marketed as a list of tropes. I bet the books are great! I just find them disincentivizing. Just deflated my enthusiasm.
Why are the books I don't want so cheap and all the books I want so expensive?
Saint Jerome, help me in my time of need!
Saint Jerome, help me in my time of need!
Finger Points to Vintage Books in Library
ALT: Finger Points to Vintage Books in Library
static.klipy.com
November 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Why are the books I don't want so cheap and all the books I want so expensive?
Saint Jerome, help me in my time of need!
Saint Jerome, help me in my time of need!
the pettiness is truly bottomless smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2026/11/the-...
The New York Times Terminates Contract with Romance Columnist Olivia Waite After Bluesky Repost - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
smartbitchestrashybooks.com
November 3, 2026 at 3:25 PM
the pettiness is truly bottomless smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2026/11/the-...
Anyways, it’s always a good day to buy Olivia’s books. They’re clever, sexy, and always have unique little twists to hook you in. www.oliviawaite.com/books
Books — Olivia Waite
www.oliviawaite.com
November 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Anyways, it’s always a good day to buy Olivia’s books. They’re clever, sexy, and always have unique little twists to hook you in. www.oliviawaite.com/books
If you haven't read @oliviawaite.com's books before, now is a GREAT time to do it.
November 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
If you haven't read @oliviawaite.com's books before, now is a GREAT time to do it.
Year three of being “the book house” in our neighborhood. Gave away 200 books, a bunch of chapter books, middle grade, and YA for the teens that came through. Makes me happier than I can say. ❤️
I also give out candy too, relax.
I also give out candy too, relax.
October 31, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Year three of being “the book house” in our neighborhood. Gave away 200 books, a bunch of chapter books, middle grade, and YA for the teens that came through. Makes me happier than I can say. ❤️
I also give out candy too, relax.
I also give out candy too, relax.
that’s because fiction is best saved for books and movies
Trump on the Reflecting Pool: "We went through a lot with vandalism. The vandalism was unprecedented. People don't like talking about it."
November 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
that’s because fiction is best saved for books and movies
AI translated porn books going well
November 2, 2026 at 4:48 AM
AI translated porn books going well
She used that platform like a scalpal to raise up the profile of indie books and queer books and books by authors of color, and to give them tools that FOR BETTER OR WORSE the publishing industry still valued.
It sucks that they do, but pretending they don't didn't help anyone.
It sucks that they do, but pretending they don't didn't help anyone.
November 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
She used that platform like a scalpal to raise up the profile of indie books and queer books and books by authors of color, and to give them tools that FOR BETTER OR WORSE the publishing industry still valued.
It sucks that they do, but pretending they don't didn't help anyone.
It sucks that they do, but pretending they don't didn't help anyone.
I've been publishing books for young readers for 23 years. In the past three years, there's been a huge change. The discourse is fraught. Now I am regularly accused of being a "groomer" a "pornographer" and a "pedophile." For writing kids books. It's horrible. And nonsensical. And not okay.
November 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
I've been publishing books for young readers for 23 years. In the past three years, there's been a huge change. The discourse is fraught. Now I am regularly accused of being a "groomer" a "pornographer" and a "pedophile." For writing kids books. It's horrible. And nonsensical. And not okay.
BREAKING: The New York Times has terminated their contract with romance columnist Olivia Waite after she reposted @markjacob.bsky.social 's repost of @marisakabas.bsky.social criticism of the Times’ coverage of new rape allegations about Trump.
That is a sentence I didn’t think I’d type today.
That is a sentence I didn’t think I’d type today.
The New York Times Terminates Contract with Romance Columnist Olivia Waite After Bluesky Repost - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
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November 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
BREAKING: The New York Times has terminated their contract with romance columnist Olivia Waite after she reposted @markjacob.bsky.social 's repost of @marisakabas.bsky.social criticism of the Times’ coverage of new rape allegations about Trump.
That is a sentence I didn’t think I’d type today.
That is a sentence I didn’t think I’d type today.
There is a USED BOOKSTORE near tonight's event venue and it is HEAVEN
October 31, 2026 at 11:00 PM
There is a USED BOOKSTORE near tonight's event venue and it is HEAVEN
Another one for the history books 😿😭
November 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Another one for the history books 😿😭