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My favorite oldie is that "Don't know much about history" one. It's a guy trying to hit on someone and all he can talk about is the things he sucks at. That is relatable

The finalists for the 2024 Kirkus Prize have been revealed. Six works each are nominated in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, and young readers’ literature. The winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony in New York City on Oct. 16. ow.ly/utjR50T8Qwc

I don't have my first job on my resume but maybe I should because I kicked ass at it. You came through my line at HEB, you best believe you got the change put in your hand before the receipt. I didn't have to look up the PLU for jicama. I knew that shit by heart

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Some news: my band, The Mayflies USA, are going to be going on a mid-Atlantic jaunt this week, opening for the legendary dB's in DC, Philly, and Jersey City, with two of our own shows in Carrboro and Brooklyn. Dates below. Come see us and say hi!

The staff of UNC Press’s hearts are heavy due to the incomprehensible path of destruction that has devastated western North Carolina. Blue Ridge Public Radio has published a vetted list of ways to donate and help that will be updated periodically: uncpressblog.com/2024/09/30/hur…

This really is an amazing book.

The VP debate moment I remember most? That night in '88, when Lloyd Bentsen destroyed Dan Quayle with the memorable zinger "Your characterization of my position on the OSHA cutbacks is misleading at best"

To my brother Randy, who would have turned 52 today: I love you so much, man. youtube.com/watch?v=TcDBl_…

Each year, the NBCC members elect a third of the 24 person board of directors. The directors selected in this election will serve from 2025 to 2028. Any member in good standing may run for the NBCC board. Candidates: your statements are due by midnight Pacific on Friday, Oct 18.

The winners of the 11th annual #KirkusPrize are revealed. The winning books are JAMES by Percival Everett (Doubleday), CHALLENGER by Adam Higginbotham Adam Higginbotham (Avid Reader Press), and GATHER by Kenneth M. Cadow (Candlewick Press). ow.ly/j8AL50TNeKL

Hello! I'm participating in an auction to benefit hurricane victims in Western NC. The auction link is below and there's more info on the graphics. The winner of my auction receives a signed copy of both of my novels (and my undying gratitude) 32auctions.com/WNCHurricaneHe…

CLEANING TIP- When cleaning windows or other glass products, you can apply orange juice to particularly grimy spots. This does not work however.

Book nerds may have caught the reference to Margaret E Atwood on Saturday’s episode of Saturday Night Live - SNL—the author of THE HANDMAID’S TALE was portrayed by @sarahsquirm in a sketch about a fictional game show, alongside John Mulaney. ow.ly/MUlM50TZCuZ

It’s like Christmas Eve but in hell

This one hurts. Dorothy Allison broke so much ground for queer writers and activists. bit.ly/3Cxpqkl

Contributing writer Michael Schaub looks back at the year's book news—the weird, the wacky, and the just plain wonderful. ow.ly/qcv750Uwa5V

On the Fully Booked Year in Review, feat. @tombeerbooks and Michael Schaub, we raise glass to 2024's weird book news and most popular episode 🌟🥂📚🎧 ow.ly/Wv5G50UypBo Elise Bryant (not here anymore) @berkleypub