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#booktok, #indiebookstore, #bellefontede, #bookswap

book swap at Finist and the Owl in Bellefonte DE. Bring resealable books and we will give you 15% off a new book or even swap for a used book.

Stop by Finist and the Owl Bookery today 10 am - 3 pm. Swap gently used resellable books for 15% off a new book or even exchange for a used book. We also have GF blueberry muffins and blueberry or orange cranberry muffins from Hell's Belles Bakery and coffee from Scout Coffee. Hope to see you soon.

#BlackHistoryMonth: Rose Rolls Cousins was the first Black American woman to solo pilot in the Civilian Training Pilot Program (CTPP). READ: https://open.substack.com/pub/sonsoflibertyofficial/p/blackhistorymonth-rose-rolls-cousins

Jodi Picoult’s 30th Novel 'Hollow Bones' Brings Back a Fan-Favorite Character — See the Cover (Exclusive) Jodi Picoult has shared an exclusive first look at her next novel, 'Hollow Bones,' with PEOPLE. Due in the fall, the novel marks the best-selling author's 30th book, and brings back a fan-favorite cha...

Surprise! people.com/jodi-picoult...

Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett audio book

Really liking this audio book: Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
#audiobook, #indiebookstore, #finistandtheowl, #booksky, #shoplocal, #indicators

gift bags available for purchase

Young children's books avaliable.

More young children's books available.

Young children's puzzles and books available.

Time for hearts and cherubs to find their way into your day? We have a gift or two for that. Stop by Finist and the Owl in Bellefonte DE to find something sweet.

#altcitizens Call to Action!

We are hearing rumblings that all institute-specific websites are going to be centralized under the NIH Office of the Director. Who knows what will be kept and what will be deleted. We need those folks who are good at archiving/saving websites to take action here!!!

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.

Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Book launch event at Finist and the Owl in Bellefonte DE on Friday evening 5 PM to 8 PM

Submute is the title to Book 1 by Maya Mo squeaky Grier.

Fading to Black is the title to book 2 being debuted Friday by Maya Monique Grier.

Book summary can be found on events tab at www.finistandtheowl.com

#booksky #finistandtheowl #indiebookstore #bellefontedelaware #booklaunch Come by Finist and the Owl in Bellefonte DE for the booklaunch, art loop and chocolate samples on Friday 2/6/2026 from 5 PM to 8 PM EST. We look forward to meeting you!

Romeo sleepy in his pillow fort before grooming.

Romeo hanging in his pillow fort before he went to the groomers yesterday.

It's more important than ever to support your public library. #Libraries are community. They are about opening minds and opening doors. Get a library card, and check out books. Download Libby. Libraries need the stats for funding, which is now uncertain. And thank your librarian.

We love you.

5 Life-Changing Leadership Books That Aren’t Actually Leadership Books (According to Top Leaders) Top leaders say the most important leadership lessons come from novels, science, and stories about being human under pressure.

#booksky
Real leadership comes from understanding people more than understanding processes or structures:
simonsinek.com/stories/5-li...

Dr. Shanté Holley | Mental Wellness 🌱 on Instagram: "GenX-ers & Milliennials, do you remember SSR? We are in a literacy crisis and much of it has been manufactured. Our attention has been stolen, ... 6,656 likes, 392 comments - drshantesays on January 13, 2026: "GenX-ers & Milliennials, do you remember SSR? We are in a literacy crisis and much of it has been manufactured. Our attention has been...

#booksky

Silent book club this evening Finist and the Owl Bellefonte DE - mystery "date" books for purchase and recommendations for all ages and reading styles

Video explaining how silent reading unplugged from devices helps our mental and physical health: www.instagram.com/reel/DTd4kGw...

#booksky

Finist and the Owl bookstore in Bellefonte, DE

Artist Allie Overgaard is the artist in residence this month.

Allie's painting of a crow on an easel.

Art Loop Delaware is coming to Finist and the Owl bookstore in Bellefonte, DE on Friday 1/9 @ 5 PM - if you're in the area and want to talk to the local artist while you shop our small bookstore we'd be delighted.

BREAKING: The House Judiciary Committee has released Jack Smith's 255-page deposition transcript: judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

Small dog holds his favorite green ball in his mouth.

Romeo ringing in the new year playing ball.

Sailors may have to fix their own barracks rooms, says Navy’s top enlisted leader Sailors may have to make repairs “kind of how you would normally do if it was your own house,” said the Navy's top enlisted leader.

This is shit. So I guess focusing on “lethality” means fixing your own barracks room? Maybe with that $1776 bonus? Wtf. taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-ba...

Trump suspends US green card lottery in wake of Brown University and MIT shootings

Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem has ordered the suspension of the green card lottery program at Trump’s direction, saying it allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the US.

We caught up with one of the kids who sang on 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' He's 72 now Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.

Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history. n.pr/3KZCl3a

Kids Can Press company logo and logo and image of Franklin character with statement text,”Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.”

Glass container with poured wax and fragrance oils with dried flowers on top.

Candle making at Make & Mellow was a fun thing to do:

Not sure how to support a friend with cancer? Survivors have advice To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals. Detail-oriented? Go with them to appointments. Survivors share ideas.

To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals. Detail-oriented? Go with them to appointments. Survivors share ideas.

Some soothing sounds for your Sunday:

Trump's reckless tariffs are crippling American companies like John Deere, driving up costs, killing jobs, and betraying the very workers he claims to protect.

NEW: A federal appeals court ruled Saturday that the Trump administration's bid to shut off public access to crucial government spending data was an affront to Congress' power of the purse — and a law requiring disclosure.

w/ @joshgerstein

www.politico.com/news/2025/08...

Renationalising the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure is a national security imperative From railways to water, privatised utilities have not given good service or financial viability, and may present national security risks

From railways to water, privatised utilities have not given good service or financial viability, and may present national security risks
northwestbylines.co.uk/business/ren...

How Britain privatised itself into failure Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong

✍️ How Britain privatised itself into failure

Britain outsourced its state – now private firms profit while public services crumble. In Failed State, Sam Freedman explains what went wrong

By John Cole

The Key Leadership Skill that Steve Jobs and Ben Franklin Share Well-known biographer Walter Isaacson talked about Steve Jobs’ and Ben Franklin’s genius for collaborative leadership at the recent launch of the McNulty Leadership Program at Wharton.…Read More

The good we can do together is greater than what we can do on our own.
knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/stev...

Romeo napping on his blanket.

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