one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.

After years away from Washington, Saudi crown prince gets warm embrace from Trump, US business President Donald Trump is welcoming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House. The de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia arrived Tuesday morning for his first White House visit since the 2018 killi...

Mohammed bin Salman should be in a courthouse facing justice for ordering the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Instead, he's at the White House.

I've been struggling to finish the Collins novel, although I love the title and the concept. I recently started Merril's book and am enjoying it so far (as best as one can, considering the subject matter). I wasn't aware of the television adaptation!

Shadow on the Hearth - Judith Merril; Dreamland - Garfield Reeves-Stevens; Vermilion - "Nathan Aldyne"; Tolerable Levels of Violence - Robert Collins; House of Creeping Horror - George Worts.

With 5 books on the go, why did I just choose to tackle Simmons's The Terror, as well? 'Tis a mystery! #booksky

Shadow on the Hearth, Judith Merril; Dreamland, Garfield Reeves-Stevens; Vermilion, "Nathan Aldyne"; Tolerable Levels of Violence, Robert G Collins; House of Creeping Horror, George Worts

St. Ursulas Convent (1824; 1981) Julia Catherine Beckwith Hart

St. Ursulas Convent (1824; 1981) Julia Catherine Beckwith Hart

Today's thrift store find:

Saint Ursula's Convent (1824; 1981)
Julia Catherine Beckwith Hart

Written when Hart was 17 years old, this is considered the first Canadian novel by a Canadian. While I certainly knew of this book, I wasn't actively seeking it out. Alas, to the #tbr pile it goes!

This weekend is the first annual Little Ghosts Fest at Little Ghost Books in Toronto hosted by @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social . Two of our members will be on a panel on Saturday! @andrewawesome.bsky.social and @sillysyntax.bsky.social

www.littleghostsbooks.com/little-ghost...

Dracula in London (2001)

Blood Lite (2008)

By Blood We Live (2009)

Catching up on some vampire-themed short stories by these Canadians, published in American anthologies:

Nancy Kilpatrick, Robert J. Sawyer, Tanya Huff, Nigel Bennett, Lucien Soulban, and Kelley Armstrong.

Dracula in London (2001)
Blood Lite (2008)
By Blood We Live (2009)

Donate to Support Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's Final Care Costs, organized by David Roudebush Chelsea Quinn Yarbro (beloved iconic author and creator of the Saint-G… David Roudebush needs your support for Support Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's Final Care Costs

Farewell, Quinn.
There was nobody like you.

Friends, we'll be at the first @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social Festival in Toronto Oct. 4 & 5. See you there! Looks like a stacked event. Details here:

www.littleghostsbooks.com/little-ghost...

Fuck Danielle Smith.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#Alberta
#bookban
#booksky
#fascism

The Donnelly Album (1977) Ray Fazakas

The Donnelly Album (1998) Ray Fazakas

The Donnelly Album (1977)
Ray Fazakas

I have a few books about the Donnelly family massacre & this one has been on my to-buy list for some time. The thrifting gods were kind! Not only did I find the original hardcover (signed!) but also the 2nd edition reprint from 1998.

#booksky
#blackdonnellys

Shadow of a Broken Man (1978) George C. Chesbro

Shadow of a Broken Man (1978) George C. Chesbro

Shadow of a Broken Man (1978)
George C. Chesbro

This is a fun read that I could not put down. I've since bought the next 2 books in the series.

The main character, a criminologist & P.I., is a former circus performer of short stature & each case has an occult or fantastical element.

#booksky

Gene Day was a Canadian artist who was a driving force in comic fandom. His fanzines like Dark Fantasy gave many Canadian artists and writers their first chance to showcase their work to a much wider audience.

This "crazed firebug" looks like a younger Trump dealing with a failed business venture (or covering up a crime)

#lockhimup

MIND-FORCE WARRIOR (1990) David Peters

MIND-FORCE WARRIOR (1990) David Peters

MIND-FORCE WARRIOR (1990) David Peters

MIND-FORCE WARRIOR (1990)
David Peters

A teacher uses his psionic powers to keep unruly students in line. Just kidding. He leaves the kids alone but is hunted by the gov't. This is a rare case where I hope the cover art is true to the story. JUST LOOK AT IT!

#booksky
#scifi
#telepathy
#telekinesis

That's my favourite expletive, although it's only used to call out inanimate objects. Like when I stub my toe, cut my finger, or drop something. Essentially, whenever something doesn't go my way 😆

VORTEX (1977) Jon Cleary

VORTEX (1977) Jon Cleary

VORTEX (1977)
Jon Cleary

A murder-mystery wrapped in a natural disaster story (on trend for the 1970s).

What stunning artwork! Unfortunately, there's no artist credit and no signature that I can find.

#booksky
#disaster
#tornado
#Missouri
#vintagepaperback

THE TRIBE (1981) Glenn Chandler

THE TRIBE (1981)
Glenn Chandler

Next up in the reading queue is this nasty bit of business. I'm looking forward to / dreading this one lol.

#booksky
#horrorsky
#horror
#vintagehorror
#vintagepaperback
#cannibalism

CHASING THE DRAGON (1985) Cathy Smith

CHASING THE DRAGON (1985) Cathy Smith

Thrifted this gem for $2! I hadn't realized the book was so scarce, so it's been bagged until I have the time to read it.

CHASING THE DRAGON (1985)
Cathy Smith

She was a groupie & drug dealer who was implicated in John Belushi's death. She was also involved with Gordon Lightfoot & Levon Helm.

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

A few beauty shots of low tide at Annapolis Royal. Went for a stroll, then antiquing and thrifting! A perfect vacation outing, in my humble opinion 👌

#canada
#novascotia

Portable espresso machine

I have to say, this is the most civilized road trip I've ever been on. Espresso on the go! The perfect kick to get me through the first leg (a 12 hour drive).

Hello Maritimes! I'm in New Brunswick heading to Nova Scotia.

#canada
#travel
#coffeaddict

The face I'm submitting to Bluesky for verification

CHARLIE ANGUS - THIS IS MORE THAN A TARIFF WAR YouTube video by Charlie Angus

Trump has never wavered in his attack on Canada. He has stated his intention to use economic tariffs to break our will. Rhetoric from MAGA officials continues to escalate.
The 35% threat is not about trade. This is war by other means.
We need to be strong.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ttd...

I was not sweltering till now

I quite enjoyed this

Internationalists (1985) The Style Council

#nowplaying

Internationalists (1985)
The Style Council

#80s
#pop
#np
#vinyl

"If possible without them knowing." 😳