Geoff Williams
@geoffwill.bsky.social
Ohio-based journalist and author of the books, "The Summer of Death," "Washed Away" and "C.C. Pyle's Amazing Foot Race." Also have a neglected classic TV blog called "The TV Professor." (Bookshop.org link leading to my new book: tinyurl.com/uzd49hkc)
There's been a lot of talk about the planned live execution of the Ft. Hood killer. As it so happens, my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social devotes a little ink to America's last public execution, which took place 90 years ago, during a killer heat wave. #BookSky #weatherhistory
What is my book doing way up there? THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, about the 1936 heat wave, is reminding you to not climb somewhere high, when it is super hot out. You could get woozy, and then: bad things. Kind of a PSA for Los Angeles, in a heat emergency right now. #BookSky
Eating wild mushrooms, like this puffball in my yard, can be dangerous. But you can devour THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, a nonfiction narrative about America's worst heat wave, without fear of being poisoned. Provided you don't have a nemesis looking to bump you off. #BookSky
This weekend I visited William Henry Harrison's memorial and decided to turn it into a social media post. My book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH, @pegasus-books.bsky.social is about America's worst heat wave (in 1936), and has nothing to do with our ninth president, but what the heck. #BookSky #weatherhistory
So an author walks into a bar… and tries to create a social media post out of it. THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, is about America’s worst heat wave (in 1936), and, geez, I look a little sauced, don't I? But, honest, I had just imbibed a lot of Diet Coke. #BookSky #weatherhistory
If you haven’t read THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, please check out your local bookstore or local library. I’m hoping if everybody does, and if some of you share this post, I can create a little more awareness, and my book will sell like… well, you know. #BookSky #weatherhistory
Lots of talk in the media about how 1936 is no longer the hottest summer, that 2026 is. True but also misleading. As the author of THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, I'd like to point out that there are still many 1936 unbroken heat records. But give it time. #BookSky #climatechange
Over the weekend, an engine light alerted me that my car was getting hot. Naturally, I turned it into a social media post for my book, which is about America's worst heat wave. Sigh. I don't want to think of how many books I'll have to sell to pay for a mechanic. #BookSky #nonfiction #weatherhistory
I went to The Book Loft of German Village in Columbus, Ohio, today, and the staff asked me to sign copies of THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social. OK, it was one copy. That's all they had. But still, if you are in the area and want a signed copy... #BookSky #nonfiction #weatherhistory
A bridge in Chicago is currently stuck slightly upright, causing delays and backups for cars on the highway. I can't help but bring it up -- this happened a lot in the 1936 heat wave: the topic of my new book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social #BookSky #weatherhistory
It's still hot outside, and so it's fitting that The History Channel has a new story about the 1936 heat wave. I was interviewed for the article, and there's a big mention of my new book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social. tinyurl.com/3sh6nusp #BookSky #nonfiction #weatherhistory
The Deadly 1936 Heat Wave Helped Popularize Shorts in the US | HISTORY
During the 1936 North American heat wave, extreme heat plagued the United States and Canada. Thousands of people died...
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Thanks, Lorna (@authorlsuzuki.bsky.social) for the repost!
When one of your pals is David Cain, world-renowned juggler, and he's at your book signing for THE SUMMER OF DEATH, about America's worst heat wave in 1936 @pegasus-books.bsky.social at Blue Dog Books in Springboro, OH, you are naturally going to ask him to show off his talents. #BookSky #nonfiction
Didn't know it was up until just now, but I had a great time talking about the 1936 heat wave and my new book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social on the "History Unplugged" podcast: tinyurl.com/y33nc7e9 #BookSky #nonfiction #climatechange #weatherhistory
Summer of Death: America’s Heat Wave of 1936 That Killed 12,000
Podcast Episode · History Unplugged Podcast · August 20 · 45m
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Lately, especially in the south and western states, it's been as hot as the inside of a... well, you know. But if you really want to experience a broiling summer, crack open my book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, a nonfiction narrative about the 1936 heat wave. #BookSky #nonfiction
Figured I'd take a break from all of the posts about my new book and put up this photo of tall ironweed, a plant growing in my backyard right now (in Ohio). It's a native, a perennial, and monarch butterflies and swallowtail butterflies like it. #nature #butterfliles
Why is my book wearing a backwards baseball cap? Because it's trying to look... cool. See, it's a book about a heat wave, and I thought it would be funny if, uh... well, never mind. @pegasus-books.bsky.social #BookSky #nonfiction
CBS Sunday Morning (@cbssundaymorning.bsky.social) just posted an updated article written by Mo Rocca about the history of shorts, which mentions my new book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social, so naturally I'm going to share that :) tinyurl.com/y34e8tc8 #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave
Short pants: The long and the short of it
The summer of 1936 saw a heat wave so dangerous at least five thousand people died. It also saw the popularization of a cooler fashion alternative – shorts – which, in some jurisdictions, were illegal...
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CBS Morning News ran a segment about the history of short pants, and we talked about my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social. I don't know if book sales are up, but brands are offering to pay me not to wear their shorts on national TV: tinyurl.com/56k2utzr #BookSky #nonfiction
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So I had the thrill of being interviewed on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social, dicussing the history of shorts (as in pants) and my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social got a nice shoutout. Here's the link if you're curious: www.cbsnews.com/video/short-... #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave
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So I had the thrill of being interviewed on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social, dicussing the history of shorts (as in pants,) and my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social gets a nice shoutout. Here's the link if you're curious: www.cbsnews.com/video/short-... #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave
Short pants: The long and the short of it
The summer of 1936 saw a heat wave so dangerous at least five thousand people died. It also saw the popularization of a cooler fashion alternative: shorts. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks at the long his...
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CBS SUNDAY MORNING @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social posted an excerpt from my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social today! Here's the link: tinyurl.com/ydm2zrv2 I'll be talking to Mo Rocca about how the 1936 heat wave affected fashion this Sunday. #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave
Book excerpt: Modesty on the line in "The Summer of Death"
Geoff Williams' account of the deadly heat wave of 1936 includes one Kentucky city's efforts to arrest young women whose warm-weather attire was considered too revealing.
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So why the photo of my shorts and my book, THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social? I'm going to be on CBS SUNDAY MORNING @cbsmornings.bsky.social talking with Mo Rocca about the history of shorts! (My book is about the 1936 heat wave, but -- well, you'll just have to tune in...) #BookSky
Wow, this was nice to see... Thanks for the shout-out, @angldst13thsin.bsky.social!
angldst13thsin.bsky.social@angldst13thsin.bsky.social · 2mo agoI've been thinking a lot about a book I finished reading, about the summer of 1936 and the brutal heat in the US and Canada during that summer, breaking lots of records and causing a lot of deaths. for those interested, the book is called 'The Summer of Death' by Geoff Williams. (1) #Booksky
Over the weekend, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (in Kansas, which was clobbered by the 1936 heat wave) recommended THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social For anyone who wants to check out the mini-review: tinyurl.com/4yfens6s
Lost in the Stacks: The Summer of Death
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Earlier, I mentioned that I'm featured on "Blue Dot" a show from North State Public Radio in Chico, CA, an @npr.org station. We discussed my new book. Well, I wish I had mentioned the great timing: in Chico, it's been 100+ degrees this week! tinyurl.com/3ujyjrmm #BookSky #nonfiction #heatwave
Blue Dot: The great heat wave of 1936 with author Geoff Williams
Host Dave Schlom is joined by Geoff Williams, author of the new book, The Summer of Death: The Great Heat Wave of 1936 and the Making of Modern America.
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Thank you (!!!) to "Blue Dot" a show produced by North State Public Radio in California, an @npr.org member station. They had me on to discuss my book THE SUMMER OF DEATH @pegasus-books.bsky.social and the 1936 heat wave! tinyurl.com/3ujyjrmm #BookSky #nonfiction #history #climatechange
Blue Dot: The great heat wave of 1936 with author Geoff Williams
Host Dave Schlom is joined by Geoff Williams, author of the new book, The Summer of Death: The Great Heat Wave of 1936 and the Making of Modern America.
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"The Saturday Evening Post" mentioned my book! A mini-review and a really nice one, too! That would be THE SUMMER OF DEATH (@pegasus-books.bsky.social), a nonfiction narrative about America's worst heat wave (in 1936). tinyurl.com/ye27bkaj #BookSky #nonfiction #climatechange
News of the Week: New Books, Summer School, and the People Addicted to Coffee Yogurt | The Saturday Evening Post
In the news for the week ending August 7, 2026, are new book recommendations, a new school year, robot teachers, zucchini recipes, and more.
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