"I will continue to say it but I love this tortoise and seeing the world and relationships and connections through her eyes was so heart warming. I don’t normally write reviews on the books I read but I feel like everyone could use a little tortoise wisdom in their lives." -Jillian 5 star Goodreads

"A dissociative fever dream, These Familiar Walls burns fast and fierce, gripping and tense with dread. CJ Dotson effortlessly gives new life to haunted house horror with a truly vicious suburban nightmare that will have you checking your locks." ―Saratoga Schaefer, author of Trad Wife

Is information or motivation to blame for partisan beliefs? Partisanship, whether you support a particular person, group, or cause, has long been known as a key factor in misinformed beliefs—from COVID-19 to Brexit. But how does partisanship drive bias and mis...

Key: Believing bunk more about MY TEAM than the facts.

Is information or motivation to blame for partisan beliefs? medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03...

"People were more accepting of the information that was congenial toward their randomly assigned team..."

NYT headline that says “Mamdani Endorses Lindsey Boylan, Who Accused Cuomo of Sexual Harassment.” The lede says “the endorsement, in a special election for a city council seat on Manhattan’s West Side, comes as the mayor seeks to build influence within the Council"

First & foremost, @lindseyboylan.bsky.social is more than deserving of this endorsement.

Second & just as important, fuck this headline. Lindsey didn’t accuse Cuomo of harassment. Cuomo harassed Lindsey. Period. She is not an accusor. She is a survivor-advocate. Show some respect. Report the truth.

Substantial amount of medical information provided by popular chatbots inaccurate and incomplete - BMJ Group Half of answers to evidence based questions “somewhat” or “highly” problematic Public education and oversight needed to avoid amplifying misinformation, urge researchers A substantial amount of medica...

📣 A review of our NEW study

Substantial amount of medical information provided by popular chatbots inaccurate and incomplete bmjgroup.com/substantial-... by @bmj.com

Bottom line: Half of answers to evidence based questions “somewhat” or “highly” problematic.

The Book News Isn't All Bad - Reactor Some bookish headlines can be dire — but it’s important to note the good stuff, too.

this week's column is entirely the project of how badly I needed a break from the prologue discourse, the imported Threads drama, the phrase "performative reading," and ... just so many other things

This twisted and terrifying haunted house story published yesterday. Get THESE FAMILIAR WALLS while it is still hot!

So, just heard how Bloomsbury cut 55 jobs. Called a town hall for all employees (whilst most senior mgmt were in Bologna) and said 55 jobs going, return to desks and the 55 people will get an email between 2.30 & 5pm. So everyone had to wait until 5 to see if they had a job or not. 😈😱

"It is hard to improve upon perfection, but Liza Tully has accomplished it with her second installment of the Merritt and Blunt series, THE FORTY-YEAR GRUDGE. Witty. Ingenious. Expertly plotted. It keeps the reader guessing all the way up to the end." --Michael Yetter, Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Happy publication day CJ Dotson! THESE FAMILIAR WALLS is such a great scary book with twists i did not see coming! Congratulations!

TOMORROW!

Nikki is not convinced golf is a sport.

So pleased to that THE TORTOISE'S TALE is going to be published in Japan!

Nikki

Do Americans read print books, e-books or audiobooks more? | Pew Research Center Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.

How many books do Americans read in a year?

25% say they read 0 books
38% read 1-5
13% read 6-10
10% read 11-20
14% read >20

y'all.

Does congress exist?
Asking for the entire world.

Quite a contrast to start my feed this morning.

Check it out, you can win both books in the Merritt and Blunt Mystery Series by Liza Tully!
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"This novel about a Giant tortoise named Magic (among other names throughout her 150 year life span) living in captivity in California, far from her native home, has left me at a loss for words."
-- Sue's, 5 *star* review on goodreads

Shellshock as world’s oldest tortoise Jonathan caught up in death hoax

Shellshock as world’s oldest tortoise Jonathan caught up in death hoax

Read an Excerpt From These Familiar Walls by C.J. Dotson - Reactor Preteen Amber ignores her family's misgivings when she befriends the troubled new kid in the neighborhood…

Check out this excerpt from THESE FAMILIAR WALLS, CJ Dotson's soon to be released horror novel!
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Book giveaway for The Forty-Year Grudge (Merritt & Blunt Mysteries #2) by Liza Tully Apr 01-Apr 30, 2026 Enter to win one of 12 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Apr 01-Apr 30, 2026. Enter for a chance to win a copy of The Forty-Year Grudge by Liza ...

there is a Goodreads giveaway for THE FORTY YEAR GRUDGE running until April 30. Go win yourself a copy! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Over at reactor.com you can read an excerpt of THESE FAMILIAR WALLS by CJ Dotson

What Bookstores Want From Traditional Publishers—and How the Bookstore Market Has Changed | Jane Friedman Booksellers discuss how BookTok has changed the customer demographic, and how publishers can better pitch their titles for placement.

Earlier this month, I attended a panel featuring bookstores discussing how they decide what to stock. One explained what a good comp title is.

Turns out that publishers & their sales reps don't always talk about comps in a way that's useful. Requirements for authors are far more onerous and strict!

Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey On the Moon (Official Audio) YouTube video by Ace Records

Artemis 2 launches today and I want it to go well and everyone to be safe however... $100 billion+ and Whitey On The Moon is never far from my mind
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Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people have always been here — from the hijra of India to the Diné nádleehi to the leaders who built the modern LGBTQIA+ movement here in New York. Your existence is not up for debate. Your lives are not a political issue. We're fighting for a city where every trans New Yorker can live openly, safely, and with joy.

Preorder LIARS IN PARADISE by Olesya Lyuzna at bn.com from 3/24 to 3/26 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. Note, this discount is only available to B&N members but free memberships are available—learn more & sign up here: barnesandnoble.com/membership/ #BNPreorder

Preorder THE FORTY YEAR GRUDGE by Liza Tully at bn.com from 3/24 to 3/26 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25. Note, this discount is only available to B&N members but free memberships are available—learn more & sign up here: barnesandnoble.com/membership/ #BNPreorder

A New AI Scam Is Targeting Thousands of Authors. I Was One of Them. This story comes from The Hollywood Reporter‘s upcoming AI Issue, out in April.

A New AI Scam Is Targeting Thousands of Authors. I Was One of Them.