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bloodravenlib

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Just an #academic #librarian. Avid #reader, #book #blogger, #reviewer. Student of #Tarot, oracle cards, and #cartomancy.

"Knowledge is Power. Guard it well."

Feel free to check out my blogs:

My book blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/

My cartomancy and commonplace blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.wordpress.com/

My professional/librarianship/LIS blog:

https://simplelibrarian.blogspot.com/

My BookWyrm (still in progress):
https://bookwyrm.social/user/bloodravenlib

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New on my : 'The Tarot Almanac'

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/06/book-review-tarot-almanac.html

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New on my : : "The Rise and Fall of a 'Casino' Mobster."
https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/05/book-review-rise-and-fall-of-casino.html

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I just finished reading Batman - The Long Halloween. It is without a doubt a masterpiece. I’ve said it here before, but the duo Jeoh Loeb and Tim Sale is very very good. Sale’s drawings are very expressive and authorial. I was quite shocked by the plot twist on the last page, it was impressive. I recommend reading.

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@factolvictor @comics @bookstodon

'Batman: the Long Halloween' is one of my top favorite books. I do try to reread it around Halloween when I can (though clearly you can read it anytime)

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>Ten Types Of Authors Who Can Go Fuck Themselves by Gabino Iglesias.

https://mysterytribune.com/ten-types-of-authors-who-can-go-fuck-themselves#google_vignette

If you are one of these types of , stop it or really go fuck yourself.

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@arjaybe @bookstodon @bookstodon

LOL, I dig.

bloodravenlib , to bookstodon
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New Short : "You're All Just Jealous of my Jetpack."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/04/short-book-review-youre-all-just.html

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on my : 'Secondhand."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/04/book-review-secondhand.html

Learn a bit about what happens to what you donate to places like Goodwill and other parts of the secondhand trade.

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New on my , : "Secondhand."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/04/book-review-secondhand.html

If you ever wondered what happens to stuff you donate to a charity or thrift shop this may be the book for you.

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New on my : "10 Books I Have Read From My TBR Posts, April 2024"

https://itinerantlibrarian.wordpress.com/2024/04/10/10-books-i-have-read-from-my-tbr-posts-april-2024/

Yes, I do read from my list now and again. Links to included.

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on my : 'Women Who Murder'.

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/04/book-review-women-who-murder.html

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from my : "Books Reviewed March 2024."

https://itinerantlibrarian.wordpress.com/2024/04/03/books-reviewed-march-2024/

My monthly wrap up of books I reviewed. This one also includes two cartomancy decks.

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New on my : "Profiles in Ignorance."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/04/book-review-profiles-in-ignorance.html

A look at how America and its politicians have gotten dumber and dumber.

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I think the headline says it all, but as article points out, these days offers more than the "classical." I will add I've been seeking out more horror these days.

>Horror novel sales boomed during year of real-world anxieties https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/04/horror-novel-sales-boomed-during-year-of-real-world-anxieties

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Of possible interest. Personally, I'd consider the Maddow book, in part due to the topic, and in part because I've read other books by her, which I have liked.

>3 books to read before the November elections https://www.advocate.com/books/3-books-for-presidential-election

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bloodravenlib , to bookstodon
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Also new this evening on my YouTube Channel: "Backwoods Witchcraft: an Under 5 Review."

https://youtu.be/V24eVB3lggI

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bloodravenlib , to bookstodon
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New on my : "Making the List: a Cultural History of the American Bestseller, 1900-1999."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/03/book-review-making-list.html

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bloodravenlib , to bookstodon
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Meanwhile, in Illinois . Not banning books fast enough? Damn kids still reading? Ban the book awards they vote for.

>Why Ban Books When You Can Ban Book Awards?: Suburban Illinois District Cancels Caudill Awards

https://bookriot.com/wadsworth-il-bans-rebecca-caudill-awards/

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Sad news from the world of letters and

>Science fiction master Vernor Vinge dead at 79
https://boingboing.net/2024/03/21/hard-sf-master-vernor-vinge-dead-at-79.html

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bloodravenlib , to bookstodon
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New on our : "7 biographies of U.S. First Ladies: a Women's History Month Reading List."

https://libraryguides.berea.edu/blog/7-biographies-of-US-First-Ladies-a-Womens-History-Month-Reading-List

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>Every subscription you can cancel by going to the library
https://www.popsci.com/diy/free-services-public-library/

As the article states: "Every library is different, and not every library is going to offer all of the services outlined here. You will have to check the website for your local library—or head to the library and ask someone—to find out what your library has to offer."

So go ahead and check what your local library offers.

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@joelpomales @bookstodon @librarians

My county library is decent. However, I recently discovered they also had a reciprocal deal with the next door big city public library, so I did get myself a card there too. They do have a very good selection over there, especially for DVDs and graphic novels.

I am definitely a fan of public libraries.

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@joelpomales @bookstodon @librarians

Sounds like they are making the most of their share of the tax base.

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@mrundkvist @bookstodon @librarians

That is so cool.

bloodravenlib , to bookstodon
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New on my blog: : "Deathwatch: Shadowbreaker."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/03/book-review-deathwatch-shadowbreaker.html

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>The Atlantic Publishes “The Great American Novels,” a New List of the Most Consequential Novels of the Past 100 Years https://www.theatlantic.com/press-releases/archive/2024/03/the-atlantic-publishes-the-great-american-novels/677749/

Out of 136 works, I've read 16, and most if not all were "forced" reading, i.e. had to read them for school, academia, so on. And I am at peace with that. With one or two exceptions, list is the "usual" literary titles.

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bloodravenlib , to bookstodon
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New on my : "Our History Has Always Been Contraband."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/03/book-review-our-history-has-always-been.html

Book published by @haymarketbooks

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Meanwhile, in the , , , and edition.

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>Growing Number of AI Scam Books by Becky Spratford
https://raforall.blogspot.com/2024/03/growing-number-of-ai-scam-books.html

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In news. What publishers do with e-books in relation to libraries is, to put it mildly, a racket that would make a mobster blush.

>Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books and seek new state laws in fight with publishers
https://apnews.com/article/libraries-ebooks-publishers-expensive-laws-5d494dbaee0961eea7eaac384b9f75d2

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New on my : "Tarot and esoterica books I read in 2023."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/03/tarot-and-esoterica-books-i-read-in-2023.html

Took me a while, but here is the list. I don't include deck companion books. Link to reviews included.

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New on my : "Will You Give Me a Reading?"

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/03/book-review-will-you-give-me-reading.html

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New on our library's blog: "8 Books to read for Women's History Month."

https://libraryguides.berea.edu/blog/8-Books-to-read-for-Womens-History-Month

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Featured on our library this week, a short of 'How Not To Get Shot.'

https://libraryguides.berea.edu/blog/From-Our-Shelves-iHow-Not-To-Get-Shot/i

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New on my : "The Evil Eye: the History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/02/book-review-evil-eye.html

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I've got ten reviews due in March, because I'm an out-of-control requester! @bookstodon Readers, you're about to be served a smorgasbord of great fiction this Spring. I will be very interested to know your favorite new releases as we go. 📚📚📚

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@kimlockhartga @bookstodon

I hear ya. I am so bad about getting reviews on time for Netgalley stuff.

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@kimlockhartga @bookstodon

I often just "fill my eyes" and get more than I can do (plus I am always reading other stuff). I do my best to get to them eventually.

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@kimlockhartga @bookstodon

Oh oh, I had not discovered the make lists feature.

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from the world of .

>2024 Splatterpunk Awards Nominees https://locusmag.com/2024/02/2024-splatterpunk-awards-nominees/

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New on my blog: "Helsreach."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/02/book-review-helsreach.html

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New on my blog: # "The United States of Murder Inc."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/02/book-review-united-states-of-murder-inc.html

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New on my blog: "Top 4 Fiction Books I Read in 2023."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/02/top-4-fiction-books-i-read-in-2023.html

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New on my YouTube channel.

>Books from Hutchins for TBR at start of February 2024
https://youtu.be/Yc4bypRjXM8?si=ye7V-Cyadr7mHXYw

A list of five we bought here at Hutchins Library, Berea College, that I have checked out for me to read, added to my
list. This month I also highlight a bonus book that I am reading as of this video for .

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From the world of books.

>New Data From Circana BookScan: Adult Fiction Outperforms the U.S. Book Market in 2023, Fifth Year of Unit Growth For Adult Fiction in the U.S.

https://www.infodocket.com/2024/02/02/new-data-from-circana-bookscan-adult-fiction-outperforms-the-u-s-book-market-in-2023-fifth-year-of-unit-growth-for-adult-fiction-in-the-u-s/

Some insights of interest to readers, librarians, especially if they do RA (reader's advisory), and others.

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New on our library blog today, a list of 10 graphic novels you can read for Black History Month (or any other time). All titles are available here at Hutchins.

https://libraryguides.berea.edu/blog/List-of-Graphic-Novels-for-Black-History-Month

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I finished How to Hide an Empire and I didn't think I could be more disgusted with the U.S., but I am. And I even already knew a lot of what was in the book.

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@CindySue @bookstodon

I have that one on my list.

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New on my , a short of "The Mandalorian: The Manga, Volume 1."

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2024/01/book-review-mandalorian-manga-volume-1.html

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In sad news from the world of letters. I had to read 'House Made of Dawn' back in grad school.

>N. Scott Momaday, pioneering Native American writer, dies https://www.axios.com/2024/01/30/n-scott-momaday-native-american-writer-dies


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Sad news from the world of letters and .

>Brian Lumley (1937-2024)
https://locusmag.com/2024/01/brian-lumley-1937-2024/

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skaeth , to sffbookclub
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Hey bookish folks, I'd love your help! How do you find new-to-you books to read?

I'm trying to figure out where to advertise my books now that I have a fourth book out ( https://buy.bookfunnel.com/vxvlyi6b0v ). I'm rather unknown so can't spend big $$ but it's hard to know where is best to find readers. And yet, it's hard to have a budget without readers, too!

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@skaeth @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy

You're welcome. Any other questions, feel free to reach out. If I do not know, I will find who does. Paz y amor.

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