Smart Bitches

When I say MAGA is post-truth, one of the things I mean is the movement—along with its fellow travelers and apologists—approaches the world insisting that there’s no such thing as factual reality, there are only words and images that are good or bad for one’s team.

This might be the most important corollary to the Golden Rule

What is the Most 80s guitar riff, and is Money for Nothing by Dire Straits?

Part one of why today was horrible. RIP @isobelcarr.com; you will be greatly missed and long remembered. I count myself lucky to have been your friend.

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Lost & Found Magic The promise & peril of magic lost or found in fictional worlds.

On Sat., Nov. 1 @ 3PM ET authors @oliviawaite.com, @jessiemihalik.com, @clpolk.com, #LeslyePenelope, @evaleigh.bsky.social, & @kitrocha.com will discuss the ways in which a sudden gain or loss of magic can impact a fictional character or world. Save your spot: www.eventbrite.com/e/1762356127...

I need Old Navy to stop advertising pants to me that I really like but are entirely completely without a doubt sold out.

Stop it. Vile tempters.

Donate to Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment, organized by Kristie Raycroft Caregiver Support Fund for Kristie Raycroft Update fro… Kristie Raycroft needs your support for Help Kristie Care for Her Bestie During Cancer Treatment

As Tonda Fuller @isobelcarr.com is fading from us in peace and love, may I invite you to please take a peek at the GFM to support her care, and her caregivers. It is 92% funded.

I loved to see her at RT and RWA. Always funny, a true gift to hang out with in any bar, and so welcoming. 💕

People think they’re taking down a rich intellectual sinecure but they’re mostly terrorizing committed public servants who make $58,000 a year after 15 years of experience at a school that has to budget creatively so students can access textbooks.

MW correctly reading the room

Because the Deaf community is extremely funny politicians definitely cannot count on a loving and complimentary sign name like this one—it really demonstrates people’s genuine enthusiasm

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Ooh, that's something to chew on. People are going to be actively looking for weird, gnarly, unpredictable.

A sugarcraft expert and a low-carb/keto baker must work together to cater a wedding. This could be a disaster, or love at first (food) fight.
THE WINNER BAKES IT ALL by Jeevani Charika.
Shorlisted for the RNA romantic comedy award 2025!
https://books2read.com/manbuns

a man with a pumpkin head is dancing in a cemetery in the fog . Alt: a man with a pumpkin head is dancing in a cemetery in the fog .

MORNINGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!

He has banana pudding for a spine. Ugh.

The latest on the Anthropic settlement with authors The landmark $1.5 billion settlement between AI company Anthropic and authors has received preliminary approval. Here’s what you need to know.

ALCS announced this week that the official list of who's entitled to compensation will be made available tomorrow: www.alcs.co.uk/news/the-lat...

Oh my gosh those are gorgeous.

I MEAN, this company - !!! 😍🦇

This was a fun read!!!!

Wow! Never thought I'd see WICKED FOX in the New York Times more than 6 years after it came out! Thanks for the shout-out @smartbitches.bsky.social
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#booksky #twilight

‘Twilight’ Is 20. These Books Will Remind You Why You Loved It So Much.

Oh WOW A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience was just recommended in the New York Times!!!! And in such great company: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/b...

Eeeeee! Thanks so much to Sarah at @smartbitches.bsky.social !!! ❤️🦇❤️

"This cozy novella is a charmingly subversive treat."

Fan Service by Rosie Danan and Lore & Lust by Karla.Nikole

How about @rosiedanan.bsky.social and Karla Nikole?

It is SO GOOD. Colonialism + vampires? Obvs.

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?

Bride by Ali Hazelwood, Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, A Marriage of Undead Inconvenience by Stephanie Burgis, and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

I've got jokes AND I've got recs!

@stephanieburgis.bsky.social , @rebeccayarros.bsky.social, @isabelcanas.bsky.social and Ali Hazelwood, of course.

GUESS WHO'S 20 with a picture of the original cover of Twilight (two pale arms holding an apple) against a background of misty trees. Beneath it says Looking for a good read if you've got twi-stalgia?

And, look, the graphic on the article is great.

But this is mine, because graphic design is my passion™.

‘Twilight’ 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.

Girl, you're my favorite 💕

Sarah Wendell of @smartbitches.bsky.social has a fun article in the NYT this morning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Twilight. Great recommendations! Remember that you will be able to get it from your library’s digital resources, like Gale or Ebsco, if you don’t have a subscription.

My sister, an elementary teacher: "Ooh, inside recess is gonna be so good."