Cyan James

Writing on bibliotherapy, books, & wellness. PhD, MFA. Views mine. Scotch peaty. Book-y Substack:

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Thrilled: I'm soft-launching a site on all things bibliotherapy...discover the books you never knew you needed! Books to challenge, inspire, & make you feel better. I'll endeavor to keep the pages turning. Link in bio.

[Whiting Foundation @WhitingFdn]

Applications are now open for the @PRRIpoll Public Fellowship Program for 2024-2025! Founded 2017, the program supports emerging scholar-leaders from across the social sciences, humanistic social sciences & the humanities. Learn more: https://t.co/YFW9euJwKn

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

I've touched a #meteor -- have you? #Read more about these otherworldly #rocks & feel a heightened sense of #wonder
#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #meteorite #shootingstar #meteorshower

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

It's #waffle #iron day! Cheer the funny device that all too often gathers kitchen dust (or get it out & gobble some #waffles!) Cornmeal or buckwheat, all good
#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #brunch

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

#Alyeska, or #Great Land, has inspired so many fascinating reads. Which one is yr favorite and why?
#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #alaska #AK #midnightsun

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Many ppl say #PTSD almost casually but we don't know what others are going through. Read about a condition that affects 3.5% ppl in the US
#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #cptsd #trauma #begentle

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

#Catfish certainly doesn't mean what it used to...this #catfish day, consider everything from scams to fish

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #longwhiskers #tacos

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Do you nibble at yr desk, order takeout, or go out w/ coworkers for #lunch? Let yrself really think about yr midday meal today

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #brownbag #lunchbreak

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Once a #manly color, today #pink is associated w/ calm. I think pink can be anything you want (I just hope you stay "in the pink"!)

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #rockstarsandroses #oldestpigment

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

It's #Being You day. Does it ever feel hard to be yrself? Why is that? Dig into the complications of being #authentic today w/ these #reads

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #autobiography #authenticity

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Yeah, I'm kinda sick of #selfie culture. But not of #autofiction! This selfie day, see yourself in a #book

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #autobiography #reflective

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Enduring icons, they live 30 years & fly 30mph. Learn more about #eagles today (& maybe let your imagination take #flight!)

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #baldeagle #goldeneagle

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

This #Juneteenth, consider the 250,000 enslaved finally freed in TX in 1865. Learn about the #scatter; consider what you can do to support #freedom & #equality for all

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

So many of us are #restless or even want to #escape. Explore that urge today & ask yrself what's making you feel #trapped

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #mindful #precarity #stuck

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

All together now...Eat...Your...VEGETABLES! Celebrate #antioxidants & #vitamins today (& get yr 4 servings!)

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #foodismedicine #fruitsandveggies #sprouts #yesbroccoli

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Whether he’s your #hero or a sinking feeling in yr stomach, yr #father has likely had a huge influence on you. What do you wish you could tell him?

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #dad #fathersday

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

An #art form since 1826, #photography dramatically changed how we #see ourselves. What's your favorite #photo?

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #selfie #snapshot #candid #blackandwhite #history

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

#Santa Fe is the highest US capitol at 7000ft. Find out more about the fascinating #Land of #Enchantment today

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #readwithchiles #NewMexico

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Random #acts of #light day today. So I've picked some extremely vivid #reads. They're not for all, but they do #shine. What books would you suggest?

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #brilliant #sparkle

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

Childhood friends, the #Lovings are worth remembering this #interracial #marriage day. In 1958 Gallup said only 4% of the US approved...let's keep changing

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #loveislove

[Cyan James @InkCyan]

At times I've gotten near-desperate for a good #ballpoint #pen. You too? Pay homage today to a time-honored #writing implement

#books #fiction #whattoread #yournextread #bibliotherapy #amreading #BookTwitter #cnf #literature #story #TRN #ink #mightierthanthesword #handwriting