#nzpol Heads up and pay attention Aotearoa NZ. There's going to be a deluge of dirty politics and lies thrown at us on social media this year. Please remember to go to party websites to read published policies. Do due diligence and watch out for each other. 💪
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The word 'difficult' has been used to describe strong, vocal, righteous women for eons by those who view them as a threat to patriarchal norms.
Yet another reason to boot this government to the curb! 👇
"Coven of the Elder Blossom; Elder Blossom Book One" book cover. The Washington Square Park arch, looping text, and pink peonies against a green backdrop.
LGBTQ+ History Month reminds us of the people and places that shaped our rights…
In 1969, Stonewall wasn't just a bar—it was a spark. 'Coven of the Elder Blossom' brings that spark to life, blending defiance, hope, and a touch of magic.
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I thought patriarchal conservatives believed in their incorrect version of "survival of the fittest" so what exactly is the problem here?
If you're not winning by your own eugenical rules you should be willing to accept the logical consequences of that as stated by your own belief systems, no?
12 Books By 12 Friends graphic showing the 12 books recommended by others. 1. Lightlark by Alex Aster 2. You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron 3. Spell Bound by F. T. Lukens 4. Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros 5. The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur 6. From the Ashes by Deborah Challinor 7. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 8. Stop Surviving Start Fighting by Jazz Thornton 9. Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson 10. The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 11. Book Lovers by Emily Henry 12. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
12 Books By 12 Friends 2026 Edition
I read most of the books for last year and finished the last one earlier this month.
I’m currently reading 2 of these and another is a book club pick for next month.
This thread will be my accountability for this challenge.
#booksky #12books12friends #📚💙
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There are at least 10 states proposing really cruel, detrimental anti-library, anti-literature bills this legislative session. It's only January 18, so these won't be the only ones.
Here's what they are, what they do, and how you can respond.
Also note the outside agitators fueling these.
Over a blurred green background sits 12 books by 12 friends. The six books chosen so far are: - Lightlark by Alex Aster - You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron - Spell Bound by F. T. Lukens - The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur - From the Ashes by Deborah Challinor
I’m doing 12 books by 12 friends challenge again. I only have 6 books chosen, so I need your help.
What books would you recommend?
#12booksby12friends #12bookschallenge
This is the graphic of my 12 recommendations by 12 friends. The seven books I’ve completed or marked as DNF are marked with a green tick over the covers
Shows the cover of Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo; chosen by a friend on Insta, Ember.
7th book completed.
I DNF’d this. I would’ve preferred to be warned about what the first chapter had in it.
#booksky #12books12friends
On a red to pink background at the top in white writing is the words August Wrap Up, underneath are all the books I read or tried to during August. Those books are: - Goosebumps: The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb by R. L. Stine (3 stars) - The Luis Ortega Survival Guide by Sonora Reyes (5 stars) - Once Smitten Twice Shy by Chloe Liese (5 stars) - After the Storm by Jack Lane (1 stars) - Soundbyte by Cat Connor (4 stars) - One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti (DNF) - The Pastry Warlock by Laura Greenwood (DNF) - Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham (4.5 stars) - The Corsair’s Captive by Ruby Dixon (DNF) - Daydream by Hannah Grace (5 stars) - Caraval by Stephanie Garber (DNF) - Adding Up to Love by Ginny B Moore (3 stars)
In the end, this was the wrap up for my August reading.
Also, sorry this is so late. I just forgot.
#booksky #augustwrapup
The cover of Daydream by Hannah Grace featuring character art of Halle and Henry
My 25 in 2025 graphic with 11 books crossed off: - Love on the Sweet Side by Mariah Ankenman - BEAcon of Love by Jamie Sands - Kink in the Road by Evie Mitchell - Blessed by the Cupid Distribution System by Robin Jo Margaret - Drown Me With Dreams by Gabi Burton - Kept by Evelyn Flood - Daydream by Hannah Grace - The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - Burnout by Rebecca Jenshak - Aces Wild by Amanda DeWitt
Daydream by Hannah Grace
11th down
I loved this. I really like Halle and Henry; their story was so good. I really enjoyed the writing style.
Rep: undiagnosed neurodivergent
📚 #romancebooks
Cover of Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks
Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks
Queer rep: demisexual
Disability: stutter, anxiety
I haven’t read this one yet, but it’s another one on my list.
#lgbtqbooks #lgbtqromance
#QueerPrompts
Always get consent 😊
Or else 😊🔪
Shows the cover of Adding Up To Love by Ginny B Moore
Adding Up to Love by Ginny B Moore
Rep: autistic coded FMC
I enjoyed this and loved the writing style, but didn’t really enjoy the infidelity that happened in it, but I love getting to read autistic FMC’s as I’m finally finding them.
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Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Rating: DNF
This one sounded good but it didn’t deliver. I ended up DNFing this one as I just couldn’t get into this.
I wish I could’ve because I’d heard a lot of people say good things about it.
Shows the cover of Daydream by Hannah Grace with character art of Halle and Henry
Daydream by Hannah Grace
Rating: 5 stars
Rep: neurodivergent MC, queer SC
I loved this. It actually made me really happy. I really loved Halle and Henry. It really inspired me.
📚 #booksky #romancebooks
The cover for The Corsair’s Captive by Ruby Dixon
The Corsairs Captive by Ruby Dixon
Rating: DNF
I’m sorry to say this audiobook was a DNF for me.
📚 #booksky
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Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham
I got an ALC of this through Netgalley and I absolutely adored it. The narrators were so good. I absolutely loved the connection between the two MC’s. I don’t normally read historical romance but I want to read more.
📚 #booksky #romancebooks
CW: Suicide
Folk say "If only they had reached out" or suggest that if you're feeling suicidal to reach out to family or friends or even strangers, but in my experience when I was low/suicidal the sheer ability to reach out was beyond me
May I suggest if someone is pulling back, check they are OK?
Wellington Pride, one of the best #Pride celebrations on Earth, is being sued by a TERF hate group. Please show your support. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Shows the cover of The Pastry Warlock by Laura Greenwood
The Pastry Warlock by Laura Greenwood
I tried with this one, but I ended up DNFing it. I just wasn’t into it.
Shows the cover of One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti
One Dark Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti (Grimm Bargains #2)
Rep: misophonia rep
While I love dark romance and loved the first in this series, this one fell flat. I had trouble getting into it and couldn’t connect to either of the MC’s. I was disappointed by this one.
📚 #booksky
It is also worth pondering the impact of this silence on our elections - not so far away, now.
The erosion of the media landscape prior to and post 2016 has been a huge contributing factor to the erosion of the US.
The erosion of the media landscape here is creating consequences now that will echo.
One thing that demonstrates how eroded NZ media has become since late 2023 is the almost universal lack of coverage of the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill, which recently closed submissions.
This Bill is one of the most consequential to impact New Zealand’s public health system to date.
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I don’t recommend this one at all. Thinking about it now, I barely remember anything, including the characters names. It’s easily forgettable and easy to put down and forget about it.
1 of the guys on the cover has an extra finger which gives me the ick, since it was never mentioned in the story
I didn’t notice that. After looking at the cover, I thought it gave off weird vibes but I couldn’t see anything wrong with it, so I just thought it was me. Thank you for pointing this out. I don’t always see or notice some things. I’ll trust my gut next time.
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Soundbyte by Cat Connor
Rating: 4 stars
Rep: FMC who suffers from migraines
This one was really good. I loved the main story, but that ending was heartbreaking for me. (Note: read this series in order and check TW before reading).
📚 #booksky #thrillerbooks #indiebooks
