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Jonathan Ames

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Author of a dozen books, including the DOLL series: A MAN NAMED DOLL (2021), THE WHEEL OF DOLL (2022), and KARMA DOLL (January 2025). Other titles include: YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE, WAKE UP, SIR!, and THE EXTRA MAN. TV shows: BLUNT TALK, BORED TO DEATH.

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Donate to Help Saint Paul Families Provide Diapers for Kids, organized by Jill Moe Kids in Minnesota need diapers. Amid the ongoing ICE occupation, many f… Jill Moe needs your support for Help Saint Paul Families Provide Diapers for Kids

We’re all trying to do something for our neighbors in need here in Minnesota. My wife and I want to raise money to get diapers to families who need them.
Never run a GoFundMe before. Please help if you can.

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13.02.2026 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 8
A Man Named Doll & The Wheel of Doll, UK paperback editions of Jonathan Ames novels

A Man Named Doll & The Wheel of Doll, UK paperback editions of Jonathan Ames novels

Karma Doll by Jonathan Ames

Karma Doll by Jonathan Ames

Diff lead figure. Well worth checking out.

04.02.2026 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't think Sponge Bob (whom I love), murder land, and the Buddha have ever been used in a capsule review of a book, but it's all entirely apt! Thank you!!

04.02.2026 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!! I love Sponge Bob!

04.02.2026 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: @jonathanames.bsky.social books coming soon from Mysterious Press, beginning this fall with A PAST WITHOUT PICTURES

27.01.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

She's adorable!!!

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On Montparnasse with a back staircase that Hemingway would use on his way to visit Gertrude Stein. He wrote about it in a Moveable Feast & when I was an au pair garΓ§on I used that staircase as a shortcut when I would walk my children to school in the morning. Not sure that boulangerie is still there

23.01.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In 1984, I used to love to go to La Coupole, a cafe that Sartre supposedly frequented. And I would take my charges to the Petit Jardin de Luxembourg…from La Coupole you could walk up Montparnasse to Le Petit Jardin and then stroll through the whole Luxembourg Gardens. There’s also a special bakery -

23.01.2026 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s right near Place des Vosges, which is great to walk around, if you haven’t been there yet. Seeing it in daylight would be good. Very charming park for strolling and some cafes there for a pre-dinner espresso or after-dinner drink, in conjunction with Bofinger. When I was an au pair in Paris -

23.01.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you hoping to be comped again or simply want to go back because it’s good, despite the tooth-chipping firmness of its crispy pork? What’s the etiquette dilemma exactly that you are trying to navigate? Sorry for being dense!

23.01.2026 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What did you break it on?

23.01.2026 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Charmant…i think that’s charming in French…

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If you make it to Bofinger’s (sounds better with French pronunciation, Bo-fang-ay), let me know your thoughts. Good food for a cold night. Sausages, bacon, cabbage.

22.01.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bofinger / BRASSERIE – FRUITS DE MER A EMPORTER / Paris Welcome to the offical website of Bofinger in Paris - BRASSERIE – FRUITS DE MER A EMPORTER, book online - THE BEST SAUERKRAUT IN PARIS Located between Pl.....

www.bofingerparis.com/en/

18.01.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For a real hearty northern French meal - go to a classic restaurant called Bofinger.

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How 2026 was depicted in the sci-fi classic 'Metropolis' (1927)

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A List of Predictions Made in 1926 About 2026

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01.01.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1610    πŸ” 893    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 97

Possibly our biggest year yet! Excited for 2026 and new titles from Jonathan Ames, Charles Cumming, Amy Bloom, Ragnar Jonasson, and more…

30.12.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Incredible!!

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Nice combo!!

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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

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Are you fostering him? How old is he?

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Ho Ho Ho Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

deanhaspiel.substack.com/p/ho-ho-ho

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Check out my latest comix strip, THE RED HOOK in "Justice x Revenge," via my newsletter (link in bio).

deanhaspiel.substack.com/p/justice-x-...

16.12.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for picking up the latest DOLL! I appreciate it!!

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This is Cody. He's always wanted a dog of his own, and his wish finally came true. Can already tell his new little brother Cooper is going to be his best friend forever. 13/10 for both (TT: codythegoldenboy)

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It has come to my attention that The Professor is not 8 months old as previously thought but not quite 4 months old. Barely out of graduate school.

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En realidad, nunca estuviste aquΓ­, JonathanΒ Ames Β«AdemΓ‘s, el martillo dejaba muy pocas marcas, era excelente en espacios reducidos, y al parecer horrorizaba a todo el mundo. Ocupaba un lugar de terror universal en la mente humana. La inesperada imagen de la mano de Joe levantando un martillo paralizaba momentΓ‘neamente a sus adversarios, y esos segundos de parΓ‘lisis era lo ΓΊnico que solΓ­a necesitar.Β» En realidad, nunca estuviste aquΓ­, Jonathan Ames #RelojMakechStudio #LomoIntermezzo #Literatura #Lectores #Adaptaciones

En realidad, nunca estuviste aquΓ­, JonathanΒ Ames

Β«AdemΓ‘s, el martillo dejaba muy pocas marcas, era excelente en espacios reducidos, y al parecer horrorizaba a todo el mundo. Ocupaba un lugar de terror universal en la mente humana. La inesperada imagen de la mano de Joe levantando un martillo…

05.12.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Of course, what I wanted β€” liberation from myself β€” was not something any surgery could ever deliver, but I was high on morphine and sodden with a lifetime of self-hate, and so I made the snap decision to get a new mug. At a discounted price. From an ancient, unlicensed quack with bad eyes and a herpes sore on his lip.
I said, "Sure. Ten thousand for a face. That's fair."

Of course, what I wanted β€” liberation from myself β€” was not something any surgery could ever deliver, but I was high on morphine and sodden with a lifetime of self-hate, and so I made the snap decision to get a new mug. At a discounted price. From an ancient, unlicensed quack with bad eyes and a herpes sore on his lip. I said, "Sure. Ten thousand for a face. That's fair."


KARMA DOLL
JONATHAN AMES
Author of A Man Named Doll

KARMA DOLL JONATHAN AMES Author of A Man Named Doll

Good day for a long bus ride in the dark.

04.12.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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