ICYMI, CA Gov. Newsom put new safeguards in place around AI, including protections for children. For more reading on tech impacts on kids, check out the reading list from one of the orgs working on this issue, California Partners Project. www.addabook.net/list/addaboo... #booksky #AI #readreflect

addabook_admin - Recommended Reading on Parenting in the Digital Age

California Partners Project champions gender equity across the state and ensures California’s media and technology industries are a force for good in the lives of all children. These are the books tha...

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A new piece from @theguardian.com on reading and its impacts on your brain and critical thinking skills. (A podcast about reading... make of that what you will.) Some of the benefits may be surprising to you. Take a listen. #booksky #readreflect www.theguardian.com/science/vide...

We’re reading less. And it’s making us stupid

Books have never been trendier, but studies show that as more and more things compete for our frazzled attention spans, we’re reading less and less. This is a problem because reading has a wealth of c...

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Don't miss out on @kcls.org's Book Bingo! This summer challenge is the perfect nudge to try out new genres and find new authors. It's not too late to join in the fun! If you need a little help to get started, click below. #booksky #supportlibraries #readreflect www.addabook.net/list/addaboo...

addabook_admin - Book Bingo Inspo - Summer 2026

The King County Library System, Seattle Arts & Lectures, and the Seattle Public Library team up to offer Book Bingo in the summer time! This is an excellent way to branch out of your usual genre or fi...

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Want to read more but having trouble staying focused? You're not alone. Social media has done a number on our attention spans, but you can recover from this. Here are some short story options to get you back on track. #readreflect #stopthescroll #booksky www.addabook.net/list/addaboo...

addabook_admin - Short Stories

Whether you’re into fantasy, mystery, science fiction or something else, this short story and anthology collection offers a little something for everyone who only wants to read for a little at a time.

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Have you heard?? Our iPhone app is now available! If you're looking for an on-the-go option for tracking book notes & lists from a small shop (not a corporate monopoly) that supports indie bookstores (instead of feeding algorithms), come check us out! #booksky apps.apple.com/us/app/addab...

Addabook: Reading Journal App - App Store

Download Addabook: Reading Journal by Addabook, LLC on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Addabook: Reading…

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Don't know about you, but today seems like a #primeday to support indie bookstores! (And if you're looking for a book tracking platform *not* owned by Amazon >ahem<Goodreads>ahem<, we've got you covered.) Little Blue Cart shares other alternatives: littlebluecart.com/amazon-repla... #shopsmall

Amazon Replacement Resource Guide - Little Blue Cart

Looking for Amazon alternatives? Replacements to shop instead of Amazon. Make one swap at a time and shop your values.

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The app is coming soooooonnnn! 👀 #booksky #applaunch #readreflect

The Bad News: Scrolling seems like an easy way to "wind down" after a hard day, but studies show it actually increases anxiety and depression. 😧 The Good News: The opposite is true for reading books! 📖 🙌 #booksky #mentalhealth #readreflect

Students can access god-knows-what via Youtube on school-issued devices, but yeah, go ahead and try to ban Roots (for writing about the horrors of slavery). www.salon.com/2026/05/31/t... #booksky #bookbans #booksnotscreens

Knox County Schools takes "Roots" off banned book list, restores to libraries • Tennessee Lookout

Knox County Schools has reversed its ban on “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alex Haley.

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M*ta *really* doesn't want you to read this book. So.... 👀 www.addabook.net/book/9781250... #booksky #nonfiction

Facebook whistle-blower can't promote book at Hay Festival

Sarah Wynn-Williams can't promote her tell-all memoir about Facebook due to ongoing court action.

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Want a book journaling app that's not cluttered with ads? That doesn't use AI to create book recommendations? That's focused on thoughtful notes instead of ratings? It's coming soon! Email contact@addabook.net if you want to provide input before it goes live! #betaphase #readreflect #booksky

Barnes and Noble's CEO: Book written with AI? "No problem selling [it]." He clarifies that as long as it "isn’t ripping off somebody." 🤔 But AI is trained on the works of real authors, so of course they're getting hurt in the process. #noai #supportindie #booksky www.nbcnews.com/business/ceo...

Why the CEO of Barnes & Noble would support selling AI-written books in stores

James Daunt has led a resurgence of the bookseller chain, which opened 67 new locations last year.

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During #MentalHealth Awareness Month, it may be time to question some things. Like why most book tracking platforms integrate social media features that increase anxiety and shorten our attention spans with constant distractions and anticipatory pings that promise a little hit of dopamine.

Most people do not condone dog-earing books. I can't imagine why... #booksky #dogs #readingwithcompany

More movie-book news... The beloved Midnight Library will star Florence Pugh (who will also produce). So, should you read the book or watch the movie? We ask: why not both? For more reading and watching inspiration, check out our list: addabook.net/list/addaboo... #booksky #porquenolosdos

Stay up late last night scrolling? It's not your fault. The algos are designed to keep you glued to your screen. But once you break away from it, you can still stay up late reading. You'll be just as tired the next day but the difference is... it's worth it. #stopthescroll #onemorepage #booksky

boo from monsters inc is looking at the camera with the words just one more page below her

Alt: boo from monsters inc is very sleepy, looking at the camera with the words just one more page below her

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You finish a book. You *loved* it! You can't wait to share your thoughts about how this book really moved you - to tears, to action, to laugh, to think. You write your comment, spilling your guts out, and then you hit submit. Then someone replies with "Meh, I thought it was a 2-star read." 😧

What's better than finding a book you love? Sharing it with others. Participating in a book club or simply calling up a friend to gush about your recent read is a way to double your book joy while strengthening your community. #readreflectconnect #booksky #addabook

You could ask ChatGPT to give you a synopsis of a book, or....you could go on an epic journey, get lost in beautiful prose, dive into a new subject that blows your mind, feel moved by someone's story that resonates deeply, and so much more. The choice is yours. #readandreflect #addabook #booksky

On this Earth Day, let's not forget how we are cooking Mother Earth. 🔥 🌊 But we can do better. These books give us the insight on how we can cook up meals that are more sustainable and ethical. #booksky #earthday #foodforthought #readreflect www.addabook.net/list/addaboo...

addabook_admin - Let's Get Cooking (Without Cooking the Planet)

Hungry? Here's a collection of cookbooks and food writing that explores how we can grow, cook, and eat deliciously, nutritiously, and ethically.

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The constant rushing around. The overwhelm. The never ending to-do list and constant phone pings. Looking for a break from this toxic pattern? Check out this reading list because you deserve a taste of the #slowlife. #antihustle #readreflect #booksky www.addabook.net/list/addaboo...

addabook_admin - The Anti-Hustle Shelf

In the everyday hustle and rush and the always-on digital mentality, it's good to have the reminder that sometimes the best way to be productive is, in fact, to do nothing at all...Yes, this means you...

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🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year.. 🎶 Make your plans for Independent Bookstore Day - Saturday, April 25! Find a participating bookseller near you (because supporting small biz is wayyy cooler than shopping at A-----). #Booksky #shopsmall #supportindie www.bookweb.org/independent-...

The problem with reading a book on my Wishlist is that the stack never gets smaller. Inevitably there's a character reading a book and I think "Oh, I should read that, too!" And if I'm reading nonfiction? Oof... the citations list is essentially copied/pasted to my own list. #booksky #readreflect

Our app is well underway... Sign up for Addabook (and the newsletter) for the latest developments. We'll be seeking out beta testers soon and would love to have your feedback! www.addabook.net #booksky

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Addabook is a dedicated space designed for readers to reflect on, track, and organize their books while supporting independent bookstores and fostering community connection.

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While other book trackers focus on social media features like infinite scroll, accumulating "likes", and comment threads, we keep the focus on the books. Come to Addabook for a distraction-free reading journal experience. www.addabook.net #readreflect #slowreading #booksky

Killing time on social media? Try whiling away the hours with these book series instead. It's better for your health and wellbeing. #stopthescroll #selfcare #booksky www.addabook.net/list/addaboo...

Stop Scrolling, Start a Series

The average person in the United States spends [over 2 hours](https://www.statista.com/statistics/433871/daily-social-media-usage-worldwide/) a day scrolling through social media. The algorithms are d...

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Looking for some more inspiration on this #NoKings Day? Here's a list of books that show us that a better tomorrow is within reach, if we keep organizing and showing up. www.addabook.net/list/addaboo... #readreflectact #booksky

As the lawsuits and regulations begin to add up, it looks like social media is having its "Big Tobacco" moment. To learn more about how we got to this point, check out this list of books on how social media, algorithms, and AI impact our lives. www.addabook.net/list/addaboo... #readreflect #booksky

One of the reasons we partner with nonprofits is to share their causes through curated reading lists, because books have the power to transform and inspire action. When asked, “What are some of the biggest influences on your life?” does a book (or two) come to mind? #readreflect #booksky

Reading goals are great. Skimming through the final chapters simply to make a deadline is not. Racking up the pages may feel "productive" but don't miss out on the good stuff. Some books require more time to think and reflect. Soak it all in. #slowreading #readreflect