Pattie PJ Carlin

Since it's Women's History Month, I waited to start this one and I'm doing 31. So here's 1/31

30 day books-by-women challenge! Choose 30 books, one per day, no particular order, that you’ve read that were written by women. #BookSky #BookChallenge #30DaysBooksByWomen #ReadingWomen #Books 💙📚🩸

Review by pattiecarlin - First Date Worst first date ever and I mean that in the very best, very gruesome way. If this doesn't put...

4.5 stars for Gemma Amor's First Date. This is digusting, vile, and terrifying in the very best way. Bravo, Gemma! #firstdate #netgalley #gemmaamor #horrorsky #booksky #amreading

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I am in too many reading challenges because I seem to be addicted to them. The good news is that I'm reading different genres and enjoying them. I blame #Storygraph for making their #readingchallenge feature sooooo good. Are any of you #booksky readers doing challenges? #amreading #diversereading

Review by pattiecarlin - Cursed Daughters Cursed Daughters is a family drama about a curse placed on the Faludon women that they will ne...

While not exactly "American" Black History, I'm continuing with my focus on reading and elevating Black authors this month. Cursed Daughters cements Oyinkan Braithwaite's position on my auto-buy authors list. #booksky #blacksky #curseddaughters #okyinkanbraithwaite #amreading

Headline: Gallup will no longer track presidential approval ratings after nearly 90 years. Meme of Miranda Cosgrove looking at a computer screen; caption says "interesting."

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Silent reading clubs are the very best.

We need more love!

YouTube video by NFL Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

ICYMI - I'm not a football fan, but I HAD to watch this halftime show. #badbunny #superbowl60 #superbowlhalftime #❤️PuertoRico

From the MadeMeSmile community on Reddit: A couple who invited Bad Bunny to their wedding were, in turn, invited by him to get married during his halftime show performance during Super Bowl LX Explore this post and more from the MadeMeSmile community

This was so freaking heartwarming. #superbowlhalftime #superbowl60 #lovewins #onlylovebeatshate #superbowlwedding I need more of this in my life.

Absolutely. I'm not saying that I'm going to be a romance fan, but I might check out her other stuff!

BHM Book 3: Highly Suspicious & Unfairly Cute. Me, a person who DOES NOT read romance thought this was freaking adorable. It had authentic mental health rep, queer rep, and a thick main character that was not trying to lose weight. #taliahibbert #blackbooks #blackauthors #blackhistorymonth #booksky

So good to know. I received this as a Christmas gift and I'm working my way toward it. You may have moved it higher up the list!

Post the cover of a book you love from the 90s. I thought it would be nearly impossible to pick something from the 1990s. Then I looked at my favs from the 1890s and things didn't get easier. #booksky #bookchallenge #readingchallenge This is my take on #whychoose 🤣

1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.

I have owned Soulless for 5 years and I think this is the sign that I need to finally read it!

I just requested an ARC because I can't wait after reading Itch!

I listened to this after finishing both of these fine books. I love both of these authors (and @claymcleod.bsky.social of course) even more! Don't miss it!

Epstein called Peter Thiel J.D. ’92 a 'great friend' Documents from 2014-2019 suggest a close relationship between the two men, who frequently coordinated meetings with Silicon Valley figures and global leaders.

“Epstein called Peter Thiel ’89 a ‘great friend,’ offered financial advice *** ‘Does my bad press give you pause?’ Epstein asked Thiel in one email. Thiel’s response was unfazed: ‘If I was intimidated by bad press, I would not have gotten anywhere in life.’” 2/5/26 … 1/

Review by pattiecarlin - The Body I really need to process this for a day or two. I almost DNF'd but it did get more interesting...

BHM Book 2: The Body by Bethany C. Morrow. I was conflicted about whether I enjoyed this until I watched an interview with the author about her inspiration & target audience. Also... I liked the end.

#booksky #blacksky #ownvoices #blackhistorymonth #amreading

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#booksky #blacksky #blackvoices #blackhistorymonth #amreading #ownvoices

A Southern plantation style building surrounded by large flames and the title of the book Burn Down Master's House

My first 5 star book in February and my first Black History Month book. Burn Down Master's House. "Don't let them take what they can't touch." Thanks #NetGalley and #KensingtonPublishing for an advanced reading copy. My honest opinion: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/573c...

#BURNDOWNMASTERSHOUSE

For Black History Month, I'm reading Black-authored books in as many genres as possible. I've got quite a long list in my mind and I want to hear from YOU! What are your favorite and/or must-read Black books? Fiction or nonfiction.

#booksky #blackhistorymonth #readblackbooks #blackvoices

Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “Eyes on ICE: Document and Record” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Across the country, Americans are rejecting the terror and violence being caused by these lawless thugs.

The Trump Administration must immediately end their operations in Minnesota and across the country before they cause any more harm, and the Senate must reject any additional funding for DHS.

You are the protagonist in a dystopian apocalyptic horror movie so act like it. Says Skeletor doing his best to contribute to the horror.

Of all the ARCs I've gotten lately, I have to say that this one made me squeal with joy. #houseofsplinters #sarahpurcell #amreading #booksky #gothicaf

Headline: Working Families bet on 2026 as the right time for a third US party after a wave of wins. The progressive party is now active in 18 states and much of its expansion happened in the past five years.

Hello there. We're the Working Families Party, a political third party organizing inside, outside, and on top of the two-party system in the United States. We take on elections from city council to U.S. senate, wherever there's a path to win and where winning will advance an agenda that supports everyday working people. Link in bio to join the party with a virtual welcome gathering, donate to build our movement, and many other ways to get involved.

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