ICYMI: You’re never done providing community space, hosting, running your bookshop. They are like a two-trunk tree, they just keep growing and growing and, if you are lucky, they will both outlive you, says Jeannine A. Cook on life as an author-bookseller... ebx.sh/wb6qHY

'Stranger Things 5' Trailer: Dustin And Steve's High-Speed Chase Leads Them Through A Gate As Demogorgons Unleash On Hawkins deadline.com/2025/10/strang…

Dark Chocolate Tart with Espresso Whipped Cream ☕️ #espressoday #recipe bakersbrigade.com/recipe/dark-ch…

It’s that time again - the M. R. James ghost story Christmas countdown! 👻 There are 31 days until Santa arrives, so if you read one* story a day, you’ll finish the Collected Ghost Stories in time to get merry. Like a haunted advent calendar! ❄️ #Christmas #GhostStories

Remembering Freddie Mercury today on the 34th anniversary of his passing (November 24, 1991) | Explore his musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/FMercuryRIP

NPR's 2025 Books We Love recommendation list is out! We spy some contributions from Reactor writers...how many have you read? ❤️ apps.npr.org/best-books/#vi…

Our editor Jolie Toomajan went on The Night Librarian to talk about pulp, editing, and what makes a successful story from the slush pile! Listen here: bit.ly/4oYof0T

Here are this week’s brand-new books! crimereads.com/5-new-books-co…

#MondayBlogs 5 Biggest Misconceptions Writers Have About Book Marketing and Sales | ✍BadRedhead Media, Strategic Marketing Consultant via Substack geni.us/5BiggestMiscon… When I launched my first book around 2010, I thought all I needed was a great story and some glowing reviews. I figured readers would

47 years ago today, dozens of turkeys met their unfortunate demise in a Cincinnati parking lot.

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The Canadian Pacific Christmas train is back going across Canada🇨🇦

#TheIslandofLastThings, #StarWarsRevengeoftheSith and #MetallicRealms all arrived in the #LocusHQ recently! Thanks to: Penguin Random House 🐧🏠📚 #MatthewStover Flatiron Books Emma Sloley Atria Books Lincoln Michel Buy the books at our bookshop link in bio, and visit our site!

The Romantics 🎩🪄 What I Like About You (1979) Bursting out of Detroit with lead vocals by drummer Jimmy Marinos, this power-pop anthem became a staple of early-’80s rock and MTV culture 🎶Keep on whispering in my ear Tell me all the things that I wanna hear🎶 #TheRomantics

John Durgin weaves a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and the relentless fight against darkness. Small towns hold the biggest secrets… Are you ready to uncover the secrets that lurk in the shadows? Explore the Dark Depths Today: geni.us/NewportCurse

#FairytaleTuesday 12 gods were feasting in Valhalla when Loki who wasn't invited arrived as the 13th guest. He tricked Höðr the god of darkness into shooting Balder the god of joy with a mistletoe-tipped arrow. Balder died & that's why 13 is unlucky art: Loki by Johan Egerkrans

I'm currently writing a Folklore of Scotland. Here's a tale of the Faerie Cup of Mingary Castle. A magical vessel stolen from local faeries. It fills with whatever liquid the bearer wishes it to. Cheers! #FairytaleTuesday #Scotland art: Celelia

The Gingerbread Man folk tales and tall tales, narrated by Stephen G. Rae #FairyTaleTuesday #comedy #film youtu.be/kKqyeVBILwo?si…

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From director Yorgos Lanthimos, BUGONIA starring Emma Stone is now available at home. "Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth."