Nicole the Punk Rock Librarian

I was asked by a patron yesterday to recommend a book without thinking. A book I really loved I wanted people to read. I blurted “Hell Followed With Us” by @ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social. He asked why this book. I told him it was terrifying, real, & full of religious trauma. Everyone needs to read it.

That view never gets old. I love walking around that path and just seeing the and hearing the water.

Why does coffee hit just a little better some mornings? ☕️🙌🏻

Well, all I know is the Dr. Pepper I had today was the best Dr. Pepper in the world. It brought me life for about 90 minutes, which for me is pretty good.

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I really detest McDonald's, but how do they have the best fountain beverages and iced tea in fast food? Its unfair.

As your average eldritch millenial, I hate talking on the phone. That said, it is still such a huge part of so many aspects of daily life. It is so frustrating how many people have no idea how to conduct a phone conversion and it makes my job very complicated. #referencelibrarian

This makes me want to throw up a little in my mouth.

I may start spending more time over here. I had a wild Monday on the 🧵 app dealing with fragile white men, it has me a bit on edge. Its interesting how I got reprimanded for calling a bigot "dickbag" but he & others could use multiple racial/homophobic slurs without recourse.

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I didn’t know anything about it when I chose it, I just needed something to fill the void between holds. It’s really good and full of solid twists. Like up until the last 30 min of the book twists.

Paget Brewster is a comedic treasure and Hollywood does not understand that.

Almost done with this one.

All of this!

I screamed “you’re a dumb shit” at bluejay this morning because he was trying to eat plastic. How unhinged is your morning?

Libraries aren’t just books.

A little louder for those in the back...BOOK BANS ARE NOT ABOUT BOOKS! 📚#skybrary 📚

Not enough people appreciate the Lumberjanes. That is all. #comics #graphicnovels #girlsincomics

I definitely prefer AL-generated to AI-generated for sure.

#NationalLibraryWeek Honorary Chairs @goraina.bsky.social and
@scottmccloud.bsky.social talk about their love for libraries and their new collaboration, The Cartoonists Club, on the current episode of How I Library. It's a fun and fascinating talk.
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Looking at the list of most challenged titles 2024, knowing this list hasn’t changed much in several years, how do you tackle Banned Books week in new & more effective ways? I am on to Banned Books Week planning & at a loss for how to present it without feeling hollow or static. #skybrary📚

@ceejthemoment.bsky.social I recently finished American Rapture. As a person who grew up in die hard Christianity I needed this book. I am still grieving the loss of every character, but especially what Cleo represented to Sophie. She was her Lilith. And Barghest. He was the best boy.

Any Colorado friends heading to see AOC and Bernie today? #COpolitics #politics #Colorado

Happy International Women’s Day from me and Bette.

This morning I won a game of Libby audiobook chicken. Finished 8 minutes before it returned!

That view will never get old.

I just had the realization that RFK Jr is bringing John Harvey Kellogg vibes to the party. Like I know he’s digging eugenics, but now I need to reread “The Road to Wellville” by TC Boyle. If you don’t know why we have corn flakes, do some research friends. It’s not cool.

Im really tired of being bombarded by dems telling us what the republicans (maga) plan to do and not what the dems are planning to do to stop the fascist coup. Inaction is compliance.

I highly recommend all 3 “Superior Achievement in a Novel” nominees.

The right wing woman thinks that in being subservient to right wing men she is striking a deal. The right wing man knows that in accepting the subservience of right wing women he is exploiting a resource.

"The best and notable graphic novels" as chosen by NYT editors from 2000 to 2024 Titles include My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book Two A Guest in the House Monica Flung Out of Space Rusty Brown Sabrina Building Stories Shortcomings

No shade to these 8 comics, but this is embarrassing from the NYT.

More than 3,300 titles included in this tool, from across 24 years. And only *8* are comics.

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