Authors and Booklovers
Author Crystal King's fave books, authors, and bookish feeds.
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@janeroper.bsky.social
Writer of words. Lover of justice. Hater of olives. Most recent book: The Society of Shame. 🦢 Substack: Jane’s Calamity.
@drinkswithnick.bsky.social
Bookseller at Lovestruck. Cocktail creator for some of the great books I love. Podcast? Sure. At DrinksWithNick, too. Also, I break things.
@katrinschumann.bsky.social
Bestselling author, writing instructor, martini drinker and art lover. Write The Curious Kat and Anatomy of a Novel on Substack. German-American. Work for Key West Literary Seminar. Opinions my own. www.katrinschumann.com
@belmontbooks.bsky.social
The biggest independent bookstore in Belmont, MA! (Also, the only one.) Loves: Books, readers, teachers, schools, kids, parents, dogs, cats, mythical creatures and desserts of all kinds! Visit us at https://belmontbooks.com or on Instagram!
@dianagauthor.bsky.social
Author of The Woman in Red and Antoinette’s Sister Historical Fiction lover Co-creator of the Wine, Women and Words Podcast
@marjankamali.bsky.social
Bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, The Stationery Shop, and Together Tea.
@kateelliottsff.bsky.social
Science fiction & fantasy writer. World builder. Reader. Outrigger canoe paddler. I ❤️ my schnauzer. Hawaii. ✡️🕊️ She/her. Where Should I Start With Your Novels, a guide: https://imakeupworlds.com/index.php/2015/02/where-should-i-start-with-your-novels/
@madelinemiller.bsky.social
Writer (The Song of Achilles, Circe), reader, theater lover. Cats, Long Covid. She/her.
@ibramxk.bsky.social
National 📙 Award-winning Historian • 10 NYT Bestsellers such as STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING and HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST • FAMU alum 🐍 • MacArthur Fellow. 🦁🌱 ibramxkendi.com
@shelflove.bsky.social
A podcast & Substack about romance novels, and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host: Andrea Martucci (she/her) #romancebks #romancereader https://linktr.ee/shelflovepodcast
@ryanlasala.bsky.social
yassified RL Stine & bestselling horror author of The Honeys. Also: Beholder, Reverie, Be Dazzled. Next: THE DEAD OF SUMMER (9.16.2025) My cat's name is Haunted Little Girl. https://www.ryanlasala.com/
@kristin-hannah.bsky.social
This is the ONLY official Kristin Hannah Bluesky page. I am not in any official Kristin Hannah book club or discussion group. For book news, check out www.KristinHannah.com
@silviamg.bsky.social
Writer. THE BEWITCHING (2025), SEVENTH VEIL OF SALOME, MEXICAN GOTHIC, and others books. https://silviamoreno-garcia.com/
@megancollinswriter.bsky.social
Author of CROSS MY HEART (Jan 2025), THE FAMILY PLOT, THE WINTER SISTER, and more. Dog stalker. Cake enthusiast.
@aimee-bender.bsky.social
writer, teacher, author of fiction including The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake and Willful Creatures. Happy to be on here.
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#UniteAgainstBookBans is a national @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social initiative to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship. Join the campaign: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/
@authorsguild.bsky.social
Authors working together to ensure fair pay, protect copyright, and defend free speech.
@publisherslunch.bsky.social
Trade publishing's daily rundown, and sibling of the source of Deal Reports.
@citylightsbooks.bsky.social
A literary meetingplace since 1953, City Lights is a landmark bookstore and publishing house, known for our commitment to innovative writing and progressive ideals.
@sarimuse.bsky.social
Museum exhibit developer & writer, playwright, essayist, comix scribbler, Jersey-born Jew. In emergency, revive with ice cream.
@saribotton.bsky.social
Bestselling Author/Editor/Teacher/Oldster Memoir: And You May Find Yourself… Anthologies: Goodbye to All That and Never Can Say Goodbye Newsletters: @oldstermag.bsky.social, @memoirland.bsky.social, Adventures in *Journalism* http://saribotton.com
@kellyjford.bsky.social
Author of Anthony-nominated REAL BAD THINGS, COTTONMOUTHS, and THE HUNT. She/Her.
@tmblanchet.bsky.social
Author of Herrick’s End, Herrick’s Lie, and Herrick’s Key. Producer at A Mighty Blaze. Founder of Operation Delta Dog: Service Dogs for Veterans https://linktr.ee/tmblanchet
@hankphillippiryan.bsky.social
USA Today bestseller author of 16 novels of suspense. Winner of 37 Emmys for television investigative reporting, as well as 5 Agathas, 5 Anthonys, and the Mary Higgins Clark award. Watch for ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS coming in 2025. hankphillippiryan.com
@chrisbohjalian.bsky.social
Novelist and playwright. Third most talented artist in a family of three. Jesse the Wonder Dog's Dad. Have you met THE JACKAL'S MISTRESS? Learn more at www.ChrisBohjalian.com .
@careerauthors.com
A trusted Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers, where industry experts help you write better, get published, sell more books, & stay inspired. Sign up for our FREE monthly e-newsletter so you never miss a post: https://www.careerauthors.com/
@ksherbrooke.bsky.social
Award-winning author of 3 novels: Fill the Sky, Leaving Coy's Hill, and The Hidden Life of Aster Kelly. I'm happiest at a table with friends laden with good food and wine, ringing with laughter. You can find me at www.kasherbrooke.com
@janefriedman.com
I report on the publishing industry through my paid newsletter, The Bottom Line, and educate writers on the business of authorship in THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER (University of Chicago Press).
@maryanneyarde.bsky.social
I have passionately promoted historical fiction, romance, and fantasy novels since 2015, consistently achieving excellent results and effectively connecting books and authors with readers eager for engaging new stories https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com
@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social
Writer, professor, arts administrator, school board member, cook. Founder of Strange Horizons, Director of Speculative Literature Foundation. She/her. Books here: https://serendibshop.com. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Anne_Mohanraj
@levgrossman.com
Bestselling writer of The Bright Sword, The Magicians trilogy, The Silver Arrow books, and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
@meganbeatie.com
Daughter, sister, wife, mom (to two humans, a dog and a cat), friend, book publicist, reader, runner, Dodger fan. www.meganbeatie.com
@juliecdalton.bsky.social
Author of The Last Beekeeper and Waiting for the Night Song. Visiting Lecturer at Tufts and on faculty at Drexel's MFA program.
@michaelblanding.bsky.social
Investigative journalist and author of The Map Thief (NYT bestseller) and In Shakespeare’s Shadow. Upcoming book, Divine Right, explores Hobby Lobby, looted antiquities, and the rise of Christian Nationalism (PublicAffairs, 2026). www.michaelblanding.com
@karenkirsten.bsky.social
Author of IRENA’S GIFT, an epic WWII Memoir of Sisters, Secrets and Survival. Addictions: chocolate and cheese.
@wcdameron.bsky.social
He/Him/His Writer. Father. Gay dad. Author of The Lie and The Way Life Should Be. Repped by Christopher Schelling. Part of the resistance.
@jsbrown.bsky.social
Writer of historical fiction, among other things. Novels: THE WHISPER SISTER (Lake Union) and MODERN GIRLS (NAL/Penguin) Drinker of bourbon. Die-hard liberal. Crocheter. Lover of dogs. People? Meh, not so much. https://linktr.ee/jennifersbrownwrites
@agnimagazine.bsky.social
Our avatar is the Vedic god of fire, our goal is literary combustion. A beacon for 50 years, shining brightly in print and online. bu.edu/agni [Art for AGNI 101 by Malak Mattar]
@sophieperinot.bsky.social
Multi-published historical novelist and very modern woman. Dipping a toe into Crime Fiction as Evie Hawtrey
@healeyjane.bsky.social
Bestselling historical fiction author. Host of the Historical Happy Hour podcast. THE WOMEN OF ARLINGTON HALL - coming July 2025. #writer #author Rep'd by Carly Watters, P.S. Literary Agency. Website: janehealey.com
@stephaniedray.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling author of historical women's fiction. Fosterer of kittens. Loves Frances Perkins, Founding Mothers, Cats, Holidays, Perfume, and Freedom. Deathly allergic to social media drama and pile ons. For more, visit StephanieDray.com
@theladygreer.bsky.social
I write novels about women who rule. Matriarchal fantasy as G.R., historical fiction as Greer. Out now: The Thirteenth Husband, inspired by Aimée Crocker.
@virginiapye.bsky.social
Author of novels THE LITERARY UNDOING OF VICTORIA SWANN, DREAMS OF THE RED PHOENIX and RIVER OF DUST & a short story collection SHELF LIFE OF HAPPINESS. Next novel coming 2/26! Lit mag fiction editor @Pangyrus. www.virginiapye.com.
@bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Amazing collections and breath-taking libraries. Facilitating research at the University of Oxford. Readers: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk Visitors: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
@lhbookclub.bsky.social
Avid reader, reviewer & owner of Librarian's Husband's Book Club. #BookTwt #BookSky https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1198217-the-librarian-s-husband-s-book-club Disability community advocate. Work: PCSI - supporting careers for ppl w disabilities.
@lynnegriffin.bsky.social
Novelist & Family Counselor | Creates Family Drama @lynnegriffin.substack.com | Writes domestic suspense as Lynne Reeves | Blogs @PsychToday
@lisaborders.bsky.social
Massachusetts-based writer, cat lover, alt rock fanatic. New novel, Last Night at the Disco, coming from Regal House in October 2025. Humor in McSweeney’s & more. I run the Novel Reactor workshops. Pro-science, anti-fascist. https://www.lisaborders.com/
@catvalente.bsky.social
Queen of Lasers and NYT/USAToday bestselling author of Fairyland, Space Opera, Deathless, The Past Is Red, and many more. Thee/Thou. Art: http://patreon.com/catvalente Politics: http://catvalente.substack.com TipJar: https://venmo.com/u/cat-valente
@stephenfry.bsky.social
Grazer and nibbler at the outer edges of new social media platforms
@theauthorguy.bsky.social
Satire is my business. NY Times bestselling author of 19 novels, including Lamb, Fool, Noir, Razzmatazz, and coming May 2025, Anima Rising.
@bookishjulia.bsky.social
Author, fermenter, food historian, writing coach, Library Science PhD, culinary educator, forager, maker of everyday magic. Wrote Our Fermented Lives. Agent: Ekus Group linktr.ee/juliaskinner
@guygavrielkay.bsky.social
Author, punster, baseball fan, whisky lover, cocktail maker. Limericks happen here. Written on the Dark coming end of May. Pre-order links courtesy of publishers: linktr.ee/GuyGavrielKay, https://hodderscape.co.uk/products/written-on-the-dark?_po
@erinmorgenstern.bsky.social
Author of The Night Circus (2011) & The Starless Sea (2019), creator of The Phantomwise Tarot (2022). she/her. Ask me about my cat. https://linktr.ee/erinmorgenstern
@mysterywriters.bsky.social
MWA is the premier organization for writers and fans of the mystery/crime genre and we present the Edgar Awards every spring. https://bit.ly/m/Mystery-Writers-of-America
@sfwa.bsky.social
SFWA promotes, advances, and supports science fiction and fantasy storytelling by educating, promoting, and empowering its creators and the larger community. This account is for informational purposes.
@crimewoc.bsky.social
A group of over 350 of today and tomorrow’s crime writers of color. Follow to stay up-to-date on our new releases, recognitions & other good news. Crimewritersofcolor.com
@writersbone.com
Author of Black Coffee & Sid Sanford Lives!, Writer’s Bone host, journalist. "Thank you, Producer in the Sky." Stevie Van Zandt #WBPN #106 Loyal Littles Pod
@terriwindling.bsky.social
Writer, editor, artist, folklorist. Winner of ten World Fantasy Awards, the Mythopoeic Award (for my novel The Wood Wife) and others. Wanderer of the deep, dark forest of story in language and paint. US born & raised, now living on Dartmoor (Devon, UK).
@margaretatwood.bsky.social
Writer of this and that... www.margaretatwood.ca and margaretatwood.substack.com;I also have an Instagram account, though I don't know how to use it much, beyond posting pictures...
@inkwellmonster.bsky.social
Bram Stoker Award-winning author of the Bone Weaver's Orchard, Out of Water, Root Rot, The Atropine Tree. Librarian, stationery addict, and crafter. She/her. 🏳️🌈
@levarburton.bsky.social
Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as high… #bydhttmwfi
@theresewalsh.bsky.social
co-founder and director of Writer Unboxed; novelist (The Moon Sisters); believer in science, democracy, and semi-colons; backyard birder and dog mom; chaotic good human of New York 🗽
@kellyekell.bsky.social
Sarcastic black chick writing award winning mysteries about sarcastic black chicks. Crime Writers of Color cofounder. Missing White Woman (Out now in US & UK) My site I don't update: KellyeGarrett.com
@dchocolatelady.bsky.social
Retired, widowed, mildly dyslexic, poet, chocolate gourmet, ice cream maker, bread baker, reader, aspiring author, & #blogger with 650+ #bookreviews
@lauralippman.bsky.social
Likable character who specializes in writing unlikeable characters. Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress? I am too a Merry Sunshine.
@thebookmaven.bsky.social
NEW PODCAST: The Book Maven: A Literary Revue https://thebookmavenpodcast.substack.com/ Critic @LATimesBooks LIFE B memoir: https://bookshop.org/p/books/life-b-overcoming-double-depression-bethanne-patrick/1874245 https://linktr.ee/bookmaven
@minyoungleeis.bsky.social
Cat person. Writer. Nomad. 📕 CLAIM YOUR SPACE 🏠 @Tin_House @breadloafwriter @asfmag @antennaworks @sfsucw 📝 @TriQuarterlyMag @PassagesNorth + she/her
@grammargirl.bsky.social
Grammar Girl. Podcaster. Author of seven books about language. Quick and Dirty Tips founder. Bad skier. she/her http://linktr.ee/grammargirl #AmWriting The 5/13 GG podcast #AmReading The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy (Bannen)
@harperstgeorge.bsky.social
Historical romance writer Berkley/Harlequin Mills & Boon harperstgeorge.com
@electricliterature.com
Making literature exciting, relevant and inclusive electricliterature.com
@cherylstrayed.bsky.social
Writer. Mom. Portlander. Traveler. Cat/dog lady. Author of Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things, Torch, and Brave Enough. Also: Dear Sugar.
@hfreader.bsky.social
Historical Fiction Addict. Lover of words. Hoarder of books. Drinker of coffee. #historicalfiction #bookreviewer #reader #booksky https://linktr.ee/historicalfictionreader
@readbookpage.bsky.social
Our monthly magazine recommends the best new books across genres, as chosen by our editors. Discover your next great book! Sign up for our enewsletters: bookpage.com/enews Official merch is now available: bookpage.com/shop
@lynnkhall.bsky.social
Memoirist, Endurance & Mountian Sport Junkie Currently, trying to get back to the things I love after becoming sick with a rare eosinophillic syndrome (HES) Leadville, Colorado
@paultremblay.bsky.social
Writer person. Horror Movie, A Head Full of Ghosts, The Cabin at the End of the World, The Pallbearers Club. Not actively planning the demise of John Langan. Eats too much cereal.
@danielletrussoni.bsky.social
NYT and internationally bestselling author #Angelology and #ThePuzzleMaster #ThePuzzleBox
@jamiattenberg.bsky.social
Living in NOLA with a small pup. Author of 10 books. The latest: 1000 WORDS and A REASON TO SEE YOU AGAIN. Come write with me: 1000wordsofsummer.substack.com
@sarahmanguso.bsky.social
Writer: Liars, Questions Without Answers, Very Cold People, 300 Arguments, Ongoingness, The Guardians, The Two Kinds of Decay, Siste Viator, etc. Work with me: shipmanagency.bsky.social
@paperhaus.bsky.social
Books books books. Editor, writer, Los Angeles. Latest: 1996 in Books https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/1996-infinite-jest-oprahs-book-club-festival-of-books-2025