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What a gorgeous Monday - the suns out and the postman brought me a wonderful gift from @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled

Thank you sooooo much. Surprise treats are the best ❤️❤️❤️❤️#littensrock

Annl Beautiful cover! 6y

Mitch @Annl it‘s lovely isn‘t it xxx 6y

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Yay! ❤️❤️❤️ 6y

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LisaJo

Obnoxious Jerks | Stephen Manes

Facebook “friend” replied to a post of mind with this: “I think its interesting that libraries aren't considered in the same category as music pirating/illegal downloads. All of that savings equates to writers not being paid for their work.” Besides calling him a jerk face poopy head, how should I respond to this seriously privilege white male and his attitude about libraries? Help Littens, HELP!!!

Jennick2004 😱 6y

dariazeoli Reply to him with a list of authors who support libraries, than unfollow that noise. 🙄 6y

wonderkales Libraries do have to pay for the books they use though. Ebooks are a great example of that, ebooks can only be used a certain number of times before the library has to pay for the ebook again. The Reading Glasses Podcast did a great interview with a librarian on some of these points. 6y

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JSW Libraries are a community service. They provide access to information, not just books. Libraries are a source of free internet and computers, resource materials that not everyone can afford to purchase, programs that introduce people (children and adults) to literacy, and a place to gather with others. “Free” books is only one aspect of what libraries provide their communities. 6y

JSW Not to mention that historically, only the very wealthy could afford books. Libraries only existed privately and books were not available to the common person, in other words, knowledge was not available to the common person. Public libraries changed the playing field. They allowed anyone access to information, regardless of socioeconomic status. 6y

JSW Access to information and the ability to read have often been tools of the oppressor to maintain control and power and privilege. Slaves in America were not allowed to learn to read. The poor in many places (including America) don‘t have access to an education because of prohibitive costs. Girls are even now denied schooling around the globe. Public access to information and education is revolutionary. Libraries serve the cause. 🖕🏻 (edited) 6y

JSW POWER TO THE LIBRARIES. POWER TO THE PEOPLE. 🙌🏼 6y

KathyWheeler I‘m shocked at the idiocy and privilege reflected in that statement. Libraries pay huge amounts of money for what they purchase. A book checked out from a library doesn‘t automatically = loss of revenue for an author; it‘s impossible to know whether a person would‘ve bought the book if no library had been around — money or not. Many authors are great supporters of libraries because they know that‘s how their books get out to a wider public. 6y

Prairiegirl_reading Don‘t do the work for him. Tell him to find out how much libraries pay to publishers for the books they loan and how that system actually works. Then unfriend him. 6y

Bookgirl Looks like @JSW has got your answer covered. He may simply be ignorant and not thinking things through. Or, he may be a pot-stirrer. Either way, I wouldn‘t let it bug you. People say all sorts of silly things, especially on social media. Deep breaths and unfollow or unfriend if he‘s always being a jerk. 6y

LisaJo @Jennick2004 @dariazeoli @wonderkales @JSW @KathyWheeler @Prairiegirl_reading @Bookgirl Thank you all for your help. I believe I will provide him with some info you have suggested and then say goodbye to him. #LITTENSROCK 6y

MicheleinPhilly Oh good grief. Bye Felicia! 6y

LisaJo @MicheleinPhilly 😂😂😂😂 6y

LisaJo Hey all, I think one of the best responses I got to this issue was on Twitter. Of course, besides all of your great answers. Somebody reminded me, and all of us, that libraries are not taking the books and making 1 million copies of them. As one would do with pirated or illegal downloads. Libraries are buying the books from the publishers and allowing people to check out the purchase copies. 6y

Pamwurtzler @LisaJo Exactly!! 6y

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robinb

Share the Love: Projects You'll Love to Give | Mari Bolte

Thanks for the tag @TricksyTails and for sharing the #LitsyLove with a #HumpDayPost (via @MinDea ).

1. Sorry if someone has already shared this pic...not my kitty/beaver. 😂😂
2. I ❤️ my #LitsyFam because they are a supportive, caring group of far-flung folks who share a ❤️ of all things bookish...#LittensRock #LitsyForever 📚💞
3. Anyone else who‘d like to share, please do! 😊

Melissa_J 🤣🤣🤣 7y

robinb @Melissa_J I know, right???! 😍 7y

readherwriteher I laughed scrolling past 😂😂😂😂 7y

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Lacythebookworm Best picture! 😻 7y

robinb @readherwriteher , @Lacythebookworm The teeth are hilarious but those EYES...😳😨😤😠🤣 7y

Jess7 🤣🤣 7y

LeahBergen 😂😂 7y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️ 7y

TricksyTails 😂😂😂 7y

MinDea 😂😂😂😂 7y

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Lmstraubie

Library Lion | Michelle Knudsen, Kevin Hawkes

Good morning Littens! As an educator yesterday was a tough pill to swallow (and a slap in the face - the secretary of education doesn't need to have any education experience?!?! Wait, WHAT???) Anyway thank you all for this amazing community. I appreciate all the support & laughter & books shared here everyday! 💗💗💗 #teachersoflitsy #librariansoflitsy #littensrock

SuperPunkNinja ❤❤❤ 8y

britt_brooke 💚💚💚 8y

Suet624 Ugh. I know. 😩 8y

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LisaJo

The Trespasser | Tana French

Help Littens, help. The #botm selections are out. I have not read any Tana French, but she is on my TBR list. Do I need to read the other 5 before reading this one? Any recommendations on what to pick this month? Sadly, no @Liberty selection this month (my go to when I am not sure). Thanks Littens!!!!

Reviewsbylola I know, no Liberty. 😭 Personally, having read all of Tana French's books, you can read them as stand-alones too. They don't have to all be read, or even read in order. 8y

LisaJo @Reviewsbylola Thank you! That is exactly what I needed to help with my choice. #littensrock 8y

Lupita.Reads I'm going to put in a vote for Zadie Smith. White Teeth was phenomenal and in the words of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie "she's a hot babe" ? 8y

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LisaJo @Lupita.Reads thank you - that is also one I am looking to get. 📚❤️ 8y

moranadatter I chose Swing Time. 8y

Godmotherx5 I had the same question about Tana French. One more reason to love Litsy readers. 8y

LisaJo @kmdartist thank you!!! @Godmotherx5 Lots of Litsy love for sure!!! #littensrock 8y

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scripturient

The Book Lovers' Companion: What to Read Next | Lionel Shriver

I signed up roughly three months ago and can't imagine life without Litsy anymore. 😊 My TBR has become gigantic and I'm reading even more than before. This is the best social media platform I've ever come across and I love how wonderful and supportive everyone here is. Littens, you are the best!!! 😘❤️❤️ #blameitonlitsy #lovelitsy #littensrock #litsypeoplearemypeople

MMenefee Well said. 8y

Godmotherx5 So true. I'm on Litsy more than any other site. 8y

Heideschrampf #litsymademepoor 8y

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scripturient @Heideschrampf That too! 😂 8y

Leelee08 Yes!! 😊😊😊 8y

rubyslippersreads @Godmotherx5 Me too! 😄 8y

TheBookAddict Yes!!! 🤓👍🏽💕📚💕 I totally feel the same way! This is actually the only form of social media that I keep up with now. 8y

Soubhiville Everything you just said! Yes! 8y

Daisey Same here! 📚 8y

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