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Librarian, ex-archaeologist, shutterbug. Into readers advisory, travel, and trying out cookbooks. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡°πŸ‡· All opinions are own, this is my an account for the library I work at.

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Get Involved with HWA Libraries! Are you interested in receiving updates from HWA Libraries or being more actively involved in the work we do? Submit the below form to be added to our mailing list and to be considered for our working...

Hey are you a library worker who loves Horror? I'd love to hear from you. Fill out this form to help HWA libraries promote horror for all ages in your library. International ok. Member in HWA not required for mailing list but it would be to do working groups.

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13.03.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Against a green space background, the book cover for TERRIBLE WORLDS: DESTINATIONS by Adrian Tchaikovsky, the white Solaris logo is in the bottom left corner.

Against a green space background, the book cover for TERRIBLE WORLDS: DESTINATIONS by Adrian Tchaikovsky, the white Solaris logo is in the bottom left corner.

TERRIBLE WORLDS: DESTINATIONS - our second bind up of @aptshadow.bsky.social 's TERRIBLE WORLDS novellas hits the shelves in May 2026!

Includes WALKING TO ALDEBARAN, AND PUT AWAY CHILDISH THINGS and ONE DAY ALL THIS WILL BE YOURS!

Preorder now: https://geni.us/terrwdest

13.03.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
What Was Lost: A Queer Accounting of the NY Times Book Review, 2013-2022 via LitHub I was never a fan of Pamela Paul when she ran the New York Times Book Review. And since she has been gone, not only has the publication and ...

What Was Lost: A Queer Accounting of the NY Times Book Review, 2013-2022 via @literaryhub.bsky.social

raforall.blogspot.com/2026/03/what...

13.03.2026 13:35 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

This was such a cute one :)

09.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Vivid, Violent, Visceral, and Voluptuous πŸ’€πŸ©Έ Check out what librarians are saying about BONE OF MY BONE πŸ‘‰οΈ

If you *also* loved it, don't forget to vote for it for LibraryReads by 4/1!

09.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Shiny Cottonee in pokemon go

Shiny Cottonee in pokemon go

Shiny paresect in pokemon go

Shiny paresect in pokemon go

Orange was apparently my theme this weekend. 😁

09.03.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

EarlyWord is such a useful and fun library resource. :) (or for anyone who wants to know what librarians are enjoying!)

06.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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06.03.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

He's fantastic!

05.03.2026 22:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

05.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
All Hail Chaos

Sarah Rees Brennan

All Hail Chaos Sarah Rees Brennan

The Feywild Job

C. L. Polk

The Feywild Job C. L. Polk

The Winged Game: 
A Novel

Sophie Kim

The Winged Game: A Novel Sophie Kim

Puck: 
A Novel

Samantha Allen

Puck: A Novel Samantha Allen

Some books I'm hoping to get to soon -- ALL HAIL CHAOS by Sarah Rees Brennan, THE FEYWILD JOB by CL Polk, THE WINGED GAME by Sophie Kim, and PUCK by Samantha Allen. #ewgc

05.03.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love that cover!

05.03.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Voted Most Likely to Murder

Lacey Moone

Voted Most Likely to Murder Lacey Moone

VOTED MOST LIKELY TO MURDER by Lacey Moone is a fun mystery that will appeal to fans of Murder on Sex Island by Jo Firestone. It's a story about rising above fear you've failed, rediscovering your friends, and just how messy small town rivalries can be. Plenty of snark and very Canadian. #ewgc

05.03.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Teddy Bears Never Die

Cho Yeeun, Sung Ryu (Translated by)

Teddy Bears Never Die Cho Yeeun, Sung Ryu (Translated by)

TEDDY BEARS NEVER DIE by Cho Yeeun is both sweeter and darker than expected. A mass poisoning has long effects on the neighborhood, such as forcing teen Hwayoung out on the street. As adults betray her again and again, her only ally in vengeance is a teddy bear possessed by a classmate. #ewgc

05.03.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Kill All Wizards

Jedediah Berry

Kill All Wizards Jedediah Berry

Apparently I was very into funny fantasy this past month... The narrator's voice in KILL ALL WIZARDS by Berry cracked me up, as some overly mannered high society person explains the story of a Conan-type barbarian's vengeful quest against the city's wizards. #ewgc #booksky

05.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, it's not my book. I'm just a librarian. :) But it's definitely an excellent one to pick up!

05.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

SO many people whose taste I respect loved Clarke's last novel!

05.03.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

Ilona Andrews

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Ilona Andrews

I wasn't sure what to expect from Ilona Andrews' isekai novel, but THIS KINGDOM WILL NOT KILL ME was a fantastic ride that sets up an epic Game of Thrones style world whose cruelty is being upset by a superfan who wakes up in that world. I love that she sometimes saves the day by geeking out.πŸ˜† #ewgc

05.03.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Devil and Mrs. Gooch: 
A Novel

Oliver Darkshire

The Devil and Mrs. Gooch: A Novel Oliver Darkshire

Darkshire's THE DEVIL AND MRS GOOCH revisits the world of Isabella Nagg, taking evil businesswoman Gooch to the city for a scheme involving kidnapped hobs, predatory rental practices, and a lovestruck Devil. Complete with copious footnotes and marginalia from a set of Household Gramarye. 🀩 #ewgc

05.03.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

C. M. Waggoner

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale C. M. Waggoner

Out next week, THE SOMEWHAT WICKED WITCH OF BIGANDALE by CM Waggoner is humorous fantasy done right with excellent footnotes and asides about storytelling tropes as it plays with fairy tales for a story about a witch trying to save her adopted son from kingship he's ill-suited for. #ewgc #booksky

05.03.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio

A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio

Loved A MURDER MOST CAMP by Nicolas DiDomizio -- both the hilarious story of a too-rich heir forced to teach at a summer camp to get his inheritance and a sweet story of finding the people who truly see who your are. AND there's a murder mystery. #ewgc #booksky From @sbkslibrary.bsky.social

05.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Laura’s book Awakened set against a dark blue background. The cover is light grey and features a creepy raven with a blue eye bearing the Tower of London on its back

Laura’s book Awakened set against a dark blue background. The cover is light grey and features a creepy raven with a blue eye bearing the Tower of London on its back

it’s #WorldBookDay and #WomenInHorror month, so i’m obliged to remind you all that my horror dystopia novel, Awakened, a somewhat Frankenstine meets The Yellow Wallpaper gothic tale, is out and available for your reading pleasure!πŸ¦β€β¬›

linktr.ee/lauracelliott

05.03.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I got so into this series way back in college. :) I wonder how they'd land for me today? I've definitely enjoyed Shinn's newer novels.

04.03.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sentient by Michael Nayak? Don't listen to us, listen readingreality.

04.03.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Gold art deco scrollwork in teh corners of a black background, on which is the following list:

Stretch Goals!

Β£5k - Chapter Header Image
Β£7500 - No-Frills Audiobooks
Β£10k - Annotated ebook (V)
Β£12.5k - Printed Endpapers 
Β£15k - Annotated ebook (B)
Β£17.5k - House Bookmarks
Β£20k - Sprayed Edges
Β£25k - Deluxe Audiobook (V)

500 NA Physical Backers - Reduced Shipping!

Gold art deco scrollwork in teh corners of a black background, on which is the following list: Stretch Goals! Β£5k - Chapter Header Image Β£7500 - No-Frills Audiobooks Β£10k - Annotated ebook (V) Β£12.5k - Printed Endpapers Β£15k - Annotated ebook (B) Β£17.5k - House Bookmarks Β£20k - Sprayed Edges Β£25k - Deluxe Audiobook (V) 500 NA Physical Backers - Reduced Shipping!

Wow! So we hit double the funding goal for THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF VALENZIAGA on Day 1!

That means…Stretch Goals! Here they are (yes, we’ve already unlocked the first one - Chapter Header Images, woo!)

As ever, these will be HUMAN ART!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tri...

04.03.2026 13:51 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4

Definitely adding it to the list then. 😁 Thank you!

03.03.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Does that mean I should read Pendemonium if I absolutely loved Doors of Eden? 😁

03.03.2026 19:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There’s a special joy you’ll get for pledging to a funded project and seeing what pops up next! 😍 #booksky

03.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t wait to see what everyone else thinks of it. 😁

03.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

(I’m not even particularly a country music fan, though lyrics from the one country band I really listen to did help me connect to a few bits of the novel πŸ˜…)

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