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Blogging about new releases and big, long books. (You'll strain your purse and sprain your wrists. - Vikram Seth, A Suitable Boy)

[Neal Stephenson @nealstephenson]

Termination Shock goes on sale November 16th. But you might be able to read it early. There’s a giveaway for Advance Reader’s Editions on @goodreads - check it out https://t.co/CG6pB20P7B

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In Project Hail Mary, @andyweirauthor returns to Martian form. A lone (reluctant) astronaut has to not only survive but save Earth from a dimming sun - with some unexpected help. Ingenuity, ad hoc science, and a protagonist that you root for from beginning to end. 👍👍 @NetGalley

[About Big Books @aboutbigbooks]

Starting to think maybe 9 pm was too late to be starting @andyweirauthor ‘s latest, Hail Mary. Thanks to @randomhouse and @NetGalley I’ll be #UpAllNight reading!

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#librarygoals

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

In her writing, Octavia Butler created vivid worlds to reveal truths about our own. Want to take a dive into Butler’s work but not sure which book to start with? Here’s your essential guide to Octavia Butler. https://t.co/9gTqf4Ltjf

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@goodreads The Luminaries

[NPR Books @nprbooks]

IT'S HAPPENING, Y'ALL ... the #BookConcierge launches tomorrow!

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

Looking for a book recommendation? We’ve got 100. https://t.co/vpnTEEClpQ

[The Booker Prizes @TheBookerPrizes]

The winner of The 2020 Booker Prize is @Doug_D_Stuart with his debut novel, Shuggie Bain! Follow the link to hear the winner interview now: https://t.co/T5QkjZPnYb #2020BookerPrize @picadorbooks @panmacmillan

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

Here are the 100 Notable Books of 2020, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review https://t.co/ReFKM9EZO2

[About Big Books @aboutbigbooks]

5 Long Books That Will Feel Way Too Short- https://t.co/9I64kpa1MW

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Possession vs. Wolf Hall vs. Lincoln in the Bardo at the top. So hard to decide among them...

[Suzanne Horton @suzannehorton11]

Woke up to these parcels this morning. My husband has bought me every Booker prize winning book for the last 50 years from @Waterstones Which is your favourite? Which should I read first? I’m going to be here a while! 😊#BookerPrize #winner #selfcaresaturday #coffeeandbooks

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

An author, literary agent, marketer, publicist, editors and booksellers talk about how being Black affects their careers, and the books you read https://t.co/qVcVcxzcot

[About Big Books @aboutbigbooks]

Today you can get @NancyRomm To the Bridge: A True Story of Motherhood and Murder in @AmazonKindle for 99 cents. A wonderful combination of reporting and reflection on motherhood.

[NetGalley @NetGalley]

Many readers are currently seeking out books that will help them in their journey to being actively anti-racist, and #WeAreBookish rounded up a few important titles to start with: https://t.co/XKaVKogF0I

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

"Black women repeatedly save America. Period." https://t.co/6Vpt3Ovu1h

[About Big Books @aboutbigbooks]

Valentine.

[Goodreads @goodreads]

What was the last book you recommended to a friend?

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[Opens @goodreads To Read list]

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

Looking for something to read this summer? We're here to help, with 57 new books that will entertain you and stretch your horizons this season. https://t.co/4FueqEJuF5

[About Big Books @aboutbigbooks]

The 50 Best Contemporary Novels Over 500 Pages https://t.co/oivoDG9ZNa via @lithub

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I just entered to win a $150 #DEPRIVATION Book Shopping Spree - @meerkatpress @royfreirich https://t.co/M5AuobkSFt