Meredith Cole

Independent bookstores are the heart of the book world. They’re where readers find new favorites and where writers find their communities. Grateful for every indie that’s championed my work and so many others.

Support your local bookstore today—and every day. Happy Independent Bookstore Day!

Today the White House confirmed that they exploring ways to deport U.S. citizens.

Not immigrants. Not green card holders. Citizens.

He’s telling us exactly what he plans to do if we don’t stop him. He wants to put US citizens into a foreign prison for reasons only he sees fit, without due process.

Update: The House just passed the Republican voter suppression measure that threatens voting access for millions of Americans, including 69 million women whose married names don't match their birth certificates.

Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.

Enjoyed talking with Bremond and Lisa on the launch day for their new publishing company @quiteliterallybks.bsky.social . Listen to our podcast to learn more: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cs33j-...

The Trump admin is dismantling Freedom of Information Act offices. Then the offices send out emails like, “Hello, the FOIA office has been placed on admin leave and is unable to respond to any emails.” The lengths this admin will go to ensure zero transparency with the American people is astounding.

West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.

Charlottesville came out today! #handsoffourcountry

Wow! Updated estimates now put turnout at 2.3 million — and we’re still waiting on reports from coalition members in other areas, with some events yet to begin! If you’re free, come out and join us. Over 1,400 events are planned across the country.

“Our store is meant to celebrate movies in all their forms, no matter the format.”

Reminder: Don’t forget to vote today in WI and FL’s 1st & 6th districts!

Great fun to chat with @kristinariggle.bsky.social about writing, her latest book VIVIAN IN RED, and our former blogging days at the Debutante Ball on the podcast The Writer’s Story www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pwbhe-...

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

Trump DEI crackdown targets books in Pentagon schools As the Trump DEI purge widens, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered restrictions on what books DOD schools can teach, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.

Trump's Thought Police keep reaching deeper into America: Book banning ramps up:
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The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.

“Though both Hitler and Hugenberg were fiercely anti-Communist, antidemocratic, anti-immigrant, and anti-Semitic, their attempts at political partnership failed spectacularly and repeatedly.”

Timothy Ryback on Hitler‘s relationship with his oligarchs:

Elon Musk is a terrible president!

It’s Time to Interview Your Own Inner Diminisher | Jane Friedman If an inner voice criticizes your creativity, consider addressing the judgy elephant in the room. To whom does that voice belong?

Who do you compare yourself to? Whose stellar achievements make yours look shabby and small? What does “normal” creativity look like to you? Insight from @amcarley.bsky.social.

Several statues of Edgar Allan Poe, used for Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Awards.

Mystery Writers of America Announces 2025 Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominations. #Edgars2025

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In the coldest days of winter, a tiny sliver of hope that spring will come. The bulbs believe it, so I will believe it too.

Happy Birthday Mr. Poe. 216 looks good on you!