New Rhode Island library achievement unlocked: The library where I spoke last night, in Little Compton, had fishing poles available to borrow.

Philip Eil@phileil.bsky.social · 23h ago

Today’s library talk was in Little Compton, which meant that I could briefly stop off at Fogland Beach, in Tiverton, beforehand. I ❤️ Rhode Island.

I've had life insurance for years. Haven't used it once.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 22h ago

Dr Oz: "There are 5 times more people in parts of Obamacare in Florida than live in the state. It's impossible More than a third of people on Obamacare have never used the insurance policy once. If you were gonna pay your hard-earned money to buy insurance, would you ever use it? The answer is yes"

Surfacing briefly from offline family/vacation time to drop a couple of links. First! Mags Vallieres will be defending her world title in Montreal this weekend. (I will be there to watch!) I spoke to her about bike racing, bagels, and more, for @cangeo.bsky.social:

“Mags” vs. the World in Montreal

Cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres surprised everyone when she won the world championships last year. Now she’s coming home to defend her title.

canadiangeographic.ca

Trump administration says developers, loggers can kill endangered species, writes Alex Brown for @stateline.org alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/21/r...

Trump administration says developers, loggers can kill endangered species | Alaska Beacon

The Trump administration’s top wildlife official issued a directive last week that expands a recent rollback of endangered species protections much further than the feds had told the public.

alaskabeacon.com

A billionaire dictator who'll lose everything if the opposition replaces him on Jan. 20, 2029 is stockpiling killer drones and high-powered rifles on towering monuments and ballroom roofs I'm sure it's nothing to worry about

Nick Kodama@nickkodama.bsky.social · 3d ago

lol what

I'm just glad Congress isn't alive to see this

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 5d ago

Q: China is one of the most repressive countries for journalists in the world-- TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also

You'll never guess what this is in reply to.

BREAKING: Boston University's English department (my dept) recently voted to approve new learning outcomes for the English major, including an anti-AI provision that requires students to “craft and revise writing that is sustained, original, and generated without the assistance of AI."

Book people are the best people, @hhharlow.bsky.social included.

Hannah Harlow@hhharlow.bsky.social · 7d ago

My son is going to a quinceañera party this Saturday. He said his friend loves TWILIGHT and he didn’t think she had the deluxe edition. Did I still have it in the store? I did not. It’s Monday. Could I find it in time? This is a story about community. 1/7 #booksky

Rough week to tell people that your application to join the FBI finally went through.

A new CBO report estimates that the Iran war has directly cost the U.S. $38.1 billion so far. https://www.washingtonsun.com/defense/cbo-iran-war-cost

CBO Warns the Iran War Is Driving Up Inflation

A report from Congress’ nonpartisan economic analysis arm says the fighting has cost nearly $40 billion and spurred higher prices.

washingtonsun.com

Hollywood, if you're listening, I can name three dozen recent books that would make great TV or films off the top of my head without even trying.

ScreenRant@screenrant.bsky.social · 2w ago

The action thriller, #PointBreak, TV series has officially been greenlit at #AMC! 🚦 The reboot was initially reported in 2025, but now has the green light to move forward. Season 1 will consist of eight episodes and begin production in early 2027. Read More: bit.ly/4A9PH1x

omg. (it wasn't me) www.famouscampaigns.com/2026/09/meta...

Meta smart glasses mocked by fake notices on London Underground

London’s backlash against camera-equipped smart glasses has reached the Tube, with spoof stickers styled as official TfL safety notices appearing inside Underground carriages and warning wearers that ...

famouscampaigns.com

Thanks Gabino! My historical crime novel THE COLD DARK FOREVER releases next week! Part love letter to California’s Central Coast, part homage to 1950s Gold Medal paperbacks. Can’t wait to share it with everyone soon!

I'd almost forgotten about this @colsonwhitehead.com essay. Glad to see it finding new readers.

Bruce Arthur@brucearthur.bsky.social · 2w ago

One of my favourite 9/11 pieces ever wasn't really about 9/11 so much as about the city, written by Colston Whitehead. "One day the city we built will be gone, and when it goes, we go. When the buildings fall, we topple, too." www.nytimes.com/2001/11/11/m...

This is a wonderful 9/11 tribute.

Photojournalist Bill Biggart died when the second tower collapsed on him on 9/11, but the film he shot that day and his flash card were recovered from the debris and developed, along with his flash card. You can see his amazing photos of 9/11, the last photos he took while alive, here:

LAST DAY TO GET A PREORDER DISCOUNT FOR MY WEIRD LITTLE BOOK

Hildur Knútsdóttir@hildur.bsky.social · 2w ago

If you were planning on preordering my new book Down Where Monsters Dwell from B&N, now is the perfect time to do it, because they are running a preorder sale 9-11 September. 25% off for B&N Rewards Members, with an extra 10% off (so 35% off) for Premium Members!

Ten months later and I'm still grinning like a jackass.

Colson Whitehead@colsonwhitehead.com · 11mo ago

Sold!

Thinking about what BlueSky is for. I started using it after leaving X, which was appalling but active. Are there writers out there who want to chat? People interested in writing, the publishing journey, etc? I'd love to connect with fellow creatives. Are you out there?

"McClatchy, a subsidiary of the Chatham Asset Management hedge fund".... Freaking nightmare.

@caillemillner.bsky.social · 2w ago

Massive layoffs today at McClatchy's local newspapers in Lexington, Kentucky; Miami, Florida; Sacramento, California; Charlotte, North Carolina and more. Reactionary politics depend on an uninformed populace and here we are: www.lpm.org/news/2026-09...

Blackwork crow told me to talk more about my book so MAY I INTEREST YOU IN SOME WEAPONIZED EMOTIONS/TOPPLING OF A THEOCRATIC CONSPIRACY???

The Shamshine Blind: A Novel

A beguiling blend of noir detective story and science fiction perfect for fans of Michael Chabon and Emily St. John Mandel, “this fiercely intelligent and utterly original debut” (Anna North, New York...

bookshop.org

Abbaetha: Large Parsnip Split-Level@abbaetha.bsky.social · 2w ago

You know, blackwork crow is generally pretty down on us humans, but is very enthusiastic when people talk about their books more so you should do that.

Every night I go to bed thinking I have seen the dumbest shit I’ll ever see in my life and every morning I am wrong before I’ve even finished my coffee

So, I have some news: deadline.com/2026/09/kean...

Keanu Reeves To Star In 'Kill Current,' Produce Under New Two Dragonflies Label

Keanu Reeves is set to star in and produce 'Kill Current,' a thriller marking the first project to emerge from his new label Two Dragonflies.

deadline.com

Trump announced 17 MONTHS AGO that everyone was going to get $5,000 checks because of DOGE cuts. You got $0.

The United States: where giving a frail voter waiting in the Georgia sun a glass of water is punishable by a year in prison, but the president can offer everyone $5k to vote for his party.

Hell yeah.

The world is too much with us

tl;dr we are so screwed slash we have a small window to get some kind of auditing and security protocols in place before we find ourselves in a deeply scary and unknowable new world

I'm just gonna say it. I'm absolutely one of the best writers working today & you should buy my books. bookshop.org/p/books/nega...

Negative Girl

For fans of Cottonmouths by Kelly J. Ford comes Negative Girl: an evocative, moody, neo-noir thriller that explores obsession and people dying across America's forgotten spaces.Martin Wade lived hard ...

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