Word of the day: Paraskevidekatriaphobia
The fear of Friday the 13th. Coined by psychotherapist Donald Dossey, the term combines the Greek words for βFridayβ (Paraskevi), βthirteenβ (triskaideka), and βfearβ (phobos). πββ¬
#WordOfTheDay #Paraskevidekatriaphobia
14.03.2026 01:29
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A photo of Solaris Books Booth at London Book Fair
We're at London Book Fair this week with the Solaris Books team and our @2000ad.bsky.social colleagues!
If you're attending too, make sure to drop by and say hello!
(And to look at the pretty books of course)
Inc. giant posters of THE GODS MUST BURN by @authortrmoore.bsky.social HOME SICK by...
11.03.2026 15:38
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Part of a page of a medieval manuscript that had a hole cut into it. Underneath it is a restoration of a large decorated B, which would have been in this place, and which was restored by Eliza. The letter emulates the medieval style of script, but the image inside it is in a late 18th century style, showing a verdant tree standing against a green bucolic landscape.
In the 1790s a London woman named Eliza Denyer developed a modest reputation as a restorer of medieval manuscripts. She was forgotten by scholars and, in one case, her restorations were deliberately replaced by a manβs. I recovered her story & tracked all her known work here: tinyurl.com/2ktztx2e
09.03.2025 13:00
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Reality called, but I'm busy beaming up. π
Time to return to my happy place: sci-fi! Next up: The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton. ππͺReady to explore the stars with me?
08.03.2026 02:45
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Review by bookworminspace - The Ice Princess
"You should never underestimate the need not to make waves in a small town."I usually pride my...
The Ice Princess hooked me with its atmospheric Swedish setting, unforgettable characters, and twisty mystery, now I'm all in for the entire series! ππ
Full #BookReview here:
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/8d8f...
#TheIcePrincess #CamillaLackberg #CrimeFiction #MysteryThriller #SwedishAuthors
08.03.2026 01:43
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"A thin sheet of ice had formed in the bathtub. She had begun to take on a slightly bluish tinge. He thought she looked like a princess lying there. An ice princess." - The Ice Princess by Camilla LΓ€ckberg
08.03.2026 01:09
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π FREE BOOK ALERT! π
Bitch Heiress X Samurai Butler
A fiery Tokyo heiress. A stoic yokai samurai bodyguard.
Sparks fly when danger & desire collide.
π FREE on Smashwords (March 1β7)
π www.smashwords.com/books/view/9...
More FREE books comments below!
#BookSky #FreeBooks #IndieAuthor #RomanceFantasy
01.03.2026 19:24
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Our March giveaway is in progress and we're celebrating all month long, so enter anytime through March 31 for your chance to win one of our featured books.
#BookGiveaway #IndieBooks #BookLovers #Readers #BookCommunity #ReaderViews buff.ly/XyUFch4
07.03.2026 16:00
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Anders Edwards
Anders Edwards grew up in Seattle but now calls Colorado home, where he lives with his spouse and three children. A lifelong daydreamer and lover of stories, Anders was captivated by tales of alternate...
I redesigned my website to better fit the #dystopian genre.
If you have a minute, take a look and let me know what you think. All feedback welcome. π
www.andersedwards.com
#booktok #booksky #books #writingcommunity #authorlife #author #amwriting
07.03.2026 17:27
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There's a unique magic in revisiting a book at a different stage of life. The story stays the same, but you don't, allowing you to glean entirely new insights from familiar pages. Have you ever had a book speak to you differently the second time around?
06.03.2026 01:18
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Last year, I revisited Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire series in its entirety. This year's reread candidate? Still under consideration. Do you have a series you return to when the mood strikes? I'm always collecting recommendations for my next literary homecoming.
06.03.2026 01:18
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For me, reading isn't just consumption; it's retention. I'm devouring books while on vacation, but the insights stick. Call it bookish curiosity, but I β€οΈ discovering what's on other people's shelves, every title is a tiny window into someone's world. Nickel for your thoughts? (no more pennies)
06.03.2026 01:18
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When in doubt, let the furry cat gods decide. πΌππ±π½π»
05.03.2026 22:32
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Decision paralysis: activated. π€―
Too many books, too little brainpower. So I outsourced the choice to Sumi, my cat overlord. Because nothing says "literary critique" like a paw print. πΎ Decisions are hard. She chose this one from my #StoryGraph challenge.
05.03.2026 22:29
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Seeking New Opportunities πβοΈ
Vacation research confirmed my true calling: Professional Bookworm & Caffeine Connoisseur.
πExpert page-turning
πUnlimited espresso capacity
πIgnoring emails
Are you hiring for roles where KPIs=chapters read & dress code = pajamas? DM me. References are all fictional. ππ
05.03.2026 22:17
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Review by bookworminspace - Awakened
Awakened by A.E. Osworth is a delightfully quick read that had me laughing so hard my cat assu...
Read this book because it's the only place where an evil AI gets roasted by trans witches, and you'll finish it faster than your phone dies at 1%.
Full #StoryGraph #BookReview here:
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/1f2c...
#Awakened #TransWitches #EvilAI #Booksky
05.03.2026 22:05
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Nothing beats the smell of old pages or new ink especially when a cat has approved the book as a premium napping surface. Digital books? My furry editors give them zero paws for lack of sniffability and page-batting potential. π±π
04.03.2026 19:56
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All the New Fantasy Books Arriving in March 2026 - Reactor
This March, spend time at a magical hotel, with a wicked witch, the undying, and more...
Okay there are a LOT of books coming out in March 2026. Let's start with the fantasy novels, including new Ilona Andrews, new Ava Reid, and new Jenn Lyons!! π³ππ
#booksky
03.03.2026 19:51
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All the New Science Fiction Books Arriving in March 2026 - Reactor
This March will see sentient spaceships, psychic space monsters, humans and spiders working together, and moreβ¦
Moby Dick (in space!), sentient ships (in space!), and bazillions of copies of Bob (in space, yes, obviously): Here's the science fiction books of March 2026!
#booksky
03.03.2026 20:30
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Dedication: "everyone who feels betrayed by J.K. Rowling".
Plot: Trans witches vs. Evil AI.
Me: "Say less." πͺπΈ
04.03.2026 05:07
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Review by bookworminspace - After the Forest
My cat awarded this book four purrs, and since her criteria for literature usually involves "c...
Hansel and Gretel: now with 100% more debt, dark magic, and gingerbread so addictive it should come with a warning label and a therapist.
#StoryGraph #BookReview: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/336e...
#Fantasy #DarkAcademia #FairyTales #Magic #BookSky
04.03.2026 04:49
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A Nurturing Kaiju: The Luminous Fairies and Mothra - Reactor
After Godzilla, the world was ready for a kindler, gentler kaiju...
Move over Godzilla! A new translation of the novella that introduced Mothra to the world offers fascinating insights into the history and origins of this gentler, more protective kaiju (and her squad of tiny singing fairies)...
03.03.2026 18:11
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1908: the Lancet, one of the most respected scientific journals, calls for 18 age limit on reading in bed amidst a moral panic surrounding children becoming "addicted" to novels, which were "designed to keep kids hooked" and destroy their attention/mental health
03.03.2026 17:13
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February was the month of love. I didn't plan the romance theme, but apparently, my reading list got the Valentine's memo before I did.
#BookSky #StoryGraph #BookwormLife #MonthOfLove
03.03.2026 21:35
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No breadcrumb trail required. Getting lost in Kell Woods' After the Forest. ππ
#AfterTheForest #KellWoods #DarkFantasy
02.03.2026 19:55
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