Alex Borbolla

In honor of Life of a Showgirl Eve, here is my day-one review of TTPD, which I wholeheartedly stand by! 1/2

I am not on Letterboxd because I simply don’t want to, but here is my Letterboxd top 4 in case I’m ever on a red carpet and they ask:

-(500) Days of Summer
-Penelope
-Back to the Future
-Shrek

(These choices will impress no one and I don’t care.)

Cover of Zombie and Brain Are Friends

Screenshot listing the top 5 picture books in the NYT bestseller list

OMZ* what a day of mixed-AF emotions: Zombie and Brain is an INSTANT NYTimes bestseller at NUMBER 5!

Congrats to the whole Zombie team! @laancham.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social @thejordache.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

It’s been about a year since I did a cut paper craft, but my yearly rewatch of Gravity Falls inspired me to make a little booklet! #gravityfalls

Dead, editing, same thing

“If you don’t use AI now you’ll fall behind!” I’m sorry, do you think typing a prompt into a box is hard?

I’m gonna try to go over the weekend!

Constantly torn between wanting cook a bunch of food for my loved ones and hating having people in my house.

Stephanie, I was at lunch when it happened and came out to FORTY texts! People are congratulating ME 🤣

2/2 Belly will go to Paris. She will go to Stanford for a sports psych masters. She will reconnect with Conrad as “friends.” THEN they will finally kiss. At least part of the last episode will be a flash forward to them getting married at the beach house. All relationships will be repaired. Fin.

My prediction for how The Summer I Turned Pretty will differ from the book: Belly & Conrad do not kiss before the wedding. Belly makes the active choice not to marry Jeremiah instead of~*the drama*~ breaking them up. She will not immediately end up w/ Conrad. 1/2

Librarians pick the best new books for kids this fall This season’s standout books for kids and teens include new work by Sy Montgomery, Chris Grabenstein and Lakita Wilson.

OH MY ZODx2!!

💚🧠Look who's on this list from the Washington Post among so many other amazing creators of kidlit! 🧠💚

#ZombieAndBrainAreFriends

@laancham.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social

The Best Kids' Books of September 2025 - B&N Reads It’s officially back to school season, which is also the time to stock up on some of the best books for the classroom and beyond. Whether you are looking for silly picture books or fun adventures for ...

ZOMG! Zombie and Brain is #1 on Barnes & Nobles' Best Books of September list!!

"Ghoulishly sweet, this is a no-brainer when it comes to kids’ picture books."

HOW DID THEY THINK OF A BRAIN PUN I DIDN'T INCLUDE IN THE BOOK??

@alexborbolla.bsky.social

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As the ppl in my life started having kids, I’ve made it a habit to always congratulate the parents on their child’s first birthday for surviving their first year of parenthood. It’s arguably a bigger accomplishment than whatever that baby has been up to.

Green zombie-like skin background with the cover of Zombie and Brain Are Friends and the American Booksellers Association Kids' Indie Next seal at the top. In a pink square is a quote from a bookseller recommending the book: “As soon as I saw this book, my heart had the same little flutter as Zeb! I knew it would not disappoint. A sweet, charming book with adorable illustrations that is perfect for story time!” —Kaitlyn Reed, Read Between the Lynes, Woodstock, IL The ABA logo is in the bottom right hand corner and text also reads "Shambling into stores September 2nd."

So honored to have our book included on the ABA's Kids' Indie Next list for September/October!

All the indie booksellers' love for this book has been AMAZING!

@laancham.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social @thejordache.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social

Taylor Swift is scheming. I can feel it.

We don’t actually know what Hamilton’s zodiac sign is so @alexborbolla.bsky.social and I decided he’s an Aquarius (which matches Burr) (which would explain a lot about their dynamic)

Bring 👏 back 👏 DVD 👏 extras 👏

Thought making my editing calendar for my Winter and Spring 27 books would make me feel better about my schedule for the rest of the year.
It didn’t 🙃

Hot take: Living in the city isn’t as hard as people say it is. Some people just don’t like city life, and that’s totally fine—but they should admit that instead of blaming the city itself.

We loved this one! Tina Fey’s character especially cracked us up because she’s literally me 😅

I was just gonna say, I start mine this week and you’re usually right after me lol

The rumors are true: KPop Demon Hunters is enormously fun and I will be listening to the soundtrack all day.

Just remembered I have a nemesis.

Omg Jenn I’m on my train now I’m so glad I saw this first

How am I doing? My fyp has reached levels of “sad Michael Scott edits set to ‘The Prophecy’ by Taylor Swift.”

Anyone else worry that one of the NYT Games editors is on the train with them and thinking how dumb you are for needing a hint in Strands? Just me?

Rank Zohran #1!!!
DO NOT RANK CUOMO

I got my first mosquito bite of the season and it has already swelled up to the size of a ping pong ball.

I hope all of you who wished for this summer hellscape are happy.