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Lila Denning

@vantine.bsky.social

Librarian w/ MA in Holocaust/antisemitism , #bookdisplays, #unshelveyourcollection, Volunteer Coord. -HWA, Loud Bookdisplays.blogspot.com

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LJ/SLJ LibraryCon Live is Coming November 6th to A Computer Near Your and for FREE LibraryCon Live is coming soon and I wanted to make sure you all knew to sign up! From the homepage: Join ย  Library Journal ย andย  School Lib...

LJ/SLJ LibraryCon Live is Coming November 6th to A Computer Near Your and for FREE:

I will be in convo with @danielkraus.com and @vantine.bsky.social has a panel as well. Details and registration: raforall.blogspot.com/2025/10/ljsl...

08.10.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Baker & Taylor Prepares to Shut Down Baker & Taylor, โ€œthe largest supplier of library content, software and services to public and academic libraries in the U.S.,โ€ has announced plans to shut down their business. The cโ€ฆ

Baker & Taylor Prepares to Shut Down

07.10.2025 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

They backordered a ton of our orders starting in August. Almost nothing since then. Brodart is prioritizing their existing customers.

06.10.2025 23:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

With @claymcleod.bsky.social ? Walk in the park. *Just with ghosts, crabs, demons, weird stuffed animals, and baby carrots. So many carrots.

05.10.2025 23:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A professional writers organization for horror writers, dedicated to support, education, and community for writers in the horror genre.

It's OCTOBER!
HWA members, please remember to recommend the works you have read this year, published this year, that you think everyone should read!
Login to the members only area on horror.org to get it done!
Here is the page with information!

bramstokerawards.horror.org/submissions/

05.10.2025 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I shall now think of that kid as โ€œjazz handsโ€ ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป

05.10.2025 23:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tell @claymcleod.bsky.social the librarians love him!

05.10.2025 23:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pizza!๐Ÿ•

05.10.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Super honored to be in this anthology!

03.10.2025 23:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Classic Dark Poetry Recs for October Dive into all that dark poetry has to offer, from Edgar Allan Poe to Walt Whitman, and you'll find much to love in the shadows.

On The Line-up: @cybergodwrites.bsky.social discusses dark poetry for October.

03.10.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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31 Days of Horror: Day 2-- Why I Love Horror by Nat Cassidy Welcome to the first Why I Love Horror essay of 31 Days of Horror 2025. Today I am featuring Nat Cassidy. Why is he first and today? Many r...

From @raforall.bsky.social HQ: Horror: 31 Days of Horror: Day 2-- Why I Love Horror by @natcassidy.bsky.social : raforallhorror.blogspot.com/2025/10/31-d...

02.10.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ’ฏ

30.09.2025 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Suzanne Young's In Nightfall, Wicked Fox by Kat Cho, The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh, and Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Suzanne Young's In Nightfall, Wicked Fox by Kat Cho, The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh, and Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Plus Suzanne Young, @katchowrites.bsky.social , Renee Ahdieh, and @rachelharrison.bsky.social

What's your pick?

30.09.2025 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Twilightโ€™ Is 20. These Books Will Remind You Why You Loved It So Much.

The @nytimes.com asked me to write about the 20th anniversary (??!) of Twilight, and to recommend some books that have published since then that Twilight folks might love.

Oh, this was SO FUN.

30.09.2025 16:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 66    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Unputdownable goes first

30.09.2025 16:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A Free Printable Bookmark About Book Censorship Print these free bookmarks to help engage your friends, family, and community in the fight against book bans.

I made a free printable bookmark you can use for any banned books week (or before or after!) displays, books, etc., that gives people *action items* for defending the right to read.

buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

28.09.2025 12:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 87    ๐Ÿ” 46    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

This fills my heart that the essay touched someone at the station enough to reach out and ask them to share how horror connects them. I hope their joy reaches others. Thanks Paul and Emma!

26.09.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Check out @jennykiefer.com โ€˜s Bram Stoker Award nominated THIS WRETCHED VALLEY as well. It was a terrifying survival story especially for an urban person! Both from @quirkbooks.bsky.social

27.09.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Picture of promotional box for book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer box contains book knitting needles handmade knitted pouch keychain with fake vile of blood and custom tape measure. Box is black and filled with black yarn for packing.

Picture of promotional box for book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer box contains book knitting needles handmade knitted pouch keychain with fake vile of blood and custom tape measure. Box is black and filled with black yarn for packing.

Image of title page of book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer autographed and includes message. Be gay do crafts.

Image of title page of book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer autographed and includes message. Be gay do crafts.

Picture of dark brown lion, head, rabbit, sniffing books crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer and why I love horror by Becky Spratford

Picture of dark brown lion, head, rabbit, sniffing books crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer and why I love horror by Becky Spratford

Picture of dark brown lion, head, rabbit, sniffing books crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer and why I love horror by Becky Spratford

Picture of dark brown lion, head, rabbit, sniffing books crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer and why I love horror by Becky Spratford

Itโ€™s another @thetobiasagency.bsky.social promotional box. @laneheymont.bsky.social knows his stuff!
Be Gay! Do crafts! Buy CRAFTING FOR SINNERS by @horrorbookstore.bsky.social !! It looks like so much fun! Crumpet approved!!

27.09.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Cover of why I love horror by Becky Spratford, featuring a dark figure holding the hand of a much smaller person in silhouette. Book is on a blue background.

Cover of why I love horror by Becky Spratford, featuring a dark figure holding the hand of a much smaller person in silhouette. Book is on a blue background.

Dark brown lion head rabbit.

Dark brown lion head rabbit.

Still celebrating the release of WHY I LOVE HORROR by @raforall.bsky.social @sagapressbooks.bsky.social

My bunny, Crumpet, would like to know your why- why do you love horror? Then pick up the book and see if your answer is reflected in any of the contributors.
@laneheymont.bsky.social

26.09.2025 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
AFTER MIDNIGHT by Daphne du Maurier

AFTER MIDNIGHT by Daphne du Maurier

Futility by Nuzo Onoh

Futility by Nuzo Onoh

Books of Blood by Clive Barker

Books of Blood by Clive Barker

Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo

Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo

NEW BOOK MAIL!! @titanbooks.bsky.social @nuzo.bsky.social @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social @scribnerbooks.bsky.social

25.09.2025 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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#HorrorForLibraries Giveaway: 2 Books for 2 Winners This week I am offering two books for two winners. One is my review ARC of book that comes out next week; it is the novel I am pushing this...

Today's giveaway: 2 ARCS for 2 winners!

@pfracassi.bsky.social courtesy of Tor Nightfire

@joerlansdale.bsky.social courtesy of @tachyonpub.bsky.social

Details on why these are not to miss for all libraries collections & more on the horror blog:

raforallhorror.blogspot.com/2025/09/horr...

25.09.2025 13:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Just want to send my deepest congratulations to Becky Spratford on the release of her book WHY I LOVE HORROR: ESSAYS ON HORROR LITERATURE. The table of contents for this one is bonkers. I tried to write my own personal โ€œhorror autobiography,โ€ where I attempt to pinpoint particular moments in my life

23.09.2025 19:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You want to win these, library workers!

25.09.2025 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Flyer for an event at Northbrook Library in IL. All of the info is in the text.

Flyer for an event at Northbrook Library in IL. All of the info is in the text.

This is on 9/30! Northbrook Public Library. Why I Love Horror with me, @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social @anandalima.bsky.social S.A. Barnes, Nick Medina, and James Kennedy. 7-8:30 with a book signing. Register at northbrook.info/events

25.09.2025 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Getting Ready for Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is coming October 5-11, 2025. Now is the time to prepare. Well, every day is the time to prepare because those who want t...

Today on the blog:

Getting Read for Banned Books Week with lots of links and some much needed real talk on how to handle book displays when you have to be careful by @vantine.bsky.social.

raforall.blogspot.com/2025/09/gett...

25.09.2025 13:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Happy New Year!

23.09.2025 13:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s out today! WHY I LOVE HORROR edited by @raforall.bsky.social Check out that TOC! @sagapressbooks.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

23.09.2025 11:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
How to Navigate Book Displays When You Have To Be Careful Some library workers must be careful when creating book displays especially around certain political issues as well as diversity, equity, an...

Passively Recommending Books: How to Navigate Book Displays When You Have To Be Careful... bookdisplays.blogspot.com/2025/09/how-...

22.09.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Michael Wehunt & Andy Davidson- The October Film Haunt Decatur Georgia Independent Book Shop that sells new and used books as well as literary and gift items

On Sept 30 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, you can stop by
@eagleeyebooks.bsky.social
In Decatur, GA to listen to Andy Davison in conversation with
@michaelwehunt.bsky.social !
This promises to be amazing.

21.09.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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