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“Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are reflection. Books change your mind.”

— Toni Morrison

“A dangerous book will always be in danger from those it threatens with the demand that they question their assumptions. They'd rather hang on to the assumptions and ban the book.”

— Ursula K. Le Guin

What’s everyone reading? I’m starting this today.

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“I’m in the business of human emotion.”

- Taylor Swift

You know what, I want to see Velma’s book collection.

We’re watching ‘Trick or Treat Scooby Doo’ and Velma says she buys a copy of every criminal’s book that they capture to get insight into the criminal mind.

Show me that collection!

What’s everyone reading? Here’s what I’m reading.

Seattle has set up selfie stations around the city to celebrate Pride Month. This one is in Occidental Square.

“You can never nudge the moral compass far from its true north without losing something vital.” - Jessica Fletcher

What’s everyone reading? I’m reading this thriller that takes place in WA

Arriving late with a fresh iced coffee still jingle-jangling is big “become ungovernable” energy

Today my little victory was buying the unhealthiest snack from the protein bar section instead of the healthiest snack from the candy bar section and idk in 2025 I’m calling that a win

I cannot stress this enough right now - health is wealth, so please take care of your health.

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“Trash takes itself out every single time.”

- Taylor Swift

GenX, I want y’all to know this exists.

Readers have always been talking about books.

Always.

Before any social media existed.

Readers will continue to talk about books, even when social media no longer exists.

Readers always find a way.

We took a stroll in this beautiful weather down by the stadiums

Never forget that in 1861 Charles Darwin wrote in a letter to a friend..

“But I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything"

...because this is my favorite reminder that we can do great things even if we don't always have great days

My BOTM box is here, and for the first time ever I finished their “Challenge Crusher” goal.

What’s in your Dec. box?

Tonight’s plans:
📖 a cozy mystery
🫖 a hot tea

I have been influenced me to try Fable. I joined 15 minutes ago, and I already have all of this data. It was super easy to link my Goodreads data. I’ve used Goodreads since its inception, but it linked my data within a few minutes.

I am so done with dumb takes on reading.

Read what you love. Let others do the same.

Not all books are for all readers.

There are many plot devices that writers employ. Just because you don’t like a device doesn’t mean a writer hasn’t done their job. It just means that’s not your cup of tea.

Today we went to tour an apartment in West Seattle, which also meant a visit to C & P Coffee and Paper Boat Books.

Apparently a bomb cyclone is going to bring some wind to my neck of the woods, so it looks like my plans for today are solid.

What’s everyone reading?

#currentlyreading

If you’re having a case of the Mondays, this sweet face should cheer you up.

What’s everyone reading right now?

This is what I’m reading - I’ve got a book from my shelf, a book on my Kindle, and my audiobook of the moment.