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Megara

Megara

Joined September 2016

they/them. bookseller. thanatologist. GR: megara-grey.
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Mehso-so

Manage your expectations if you decide to pick up this book. You won't find enchanting storytelling of Yuletife folk horrors to share around the fire nor will you find a thorough encyclopedia. You'll have to look elsewhere, as there is not even a bibliography. Instead, you'll read brief explanations and histories of these traditions.

The rest of my review:

https://bibliolatry.blog/2024/12/09/book-review-scary-book-of-christmas-lore

bumpinthenight Agree - was disappointed and it took forever to get through because it just wasn‘t engaging. 3w
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A Harvest of Hearts | Andrea Eames
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Mehso-so

You can read my book review on my blog here:
https://bibliolatry.blog/2024/10/10/book-review-a-harvest-of-hearts/

Released February 25, 2025
#HarvestOfHearts #AndreaEames

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I just opened a #storygraph account. Let's be friends! My username is deathlorist.

@TheBookDream Come find me!

wanderinglynn I just followed you! 3mo
BookmarkTavern I‘m BookmarkTavern there too! 💕 3mo
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Deblovestoread Followed 😀 3mo
TheBookDream Yay! Added you 3mo
TheBookDream @BookmarkTavern added you as well! I‘m TheBookDream over there too 😊 3mo
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I missed my #Litsyversary last week! 8 years a Litten.

TheSpineView Fantastic! Happy Litsyversary! 🥳 3mo
BookmarkTavern Happy belated Litsyversary! 🎉🎉🎉 3mo
Deblovestoread Happy Litsyversary! We are share the same date 🎉 3mo
Ddzmini Happy Litsyversary 🎉🎊🎈🎁📚🥳 3mo
Megara @Deblovestoread That's cool! Happy Litsyversary, my Litten-Twin! 3mo
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Mehso-so

This was an interesting, enjoyable, quick read. There were a handful of debunked claims asserted about both the Bible and Pagan holidays. Townsend also limited his Pagan contributors and interviewees to those who are Wicca- and/or Druidry-aligned. I would have liked to hear from the voices of many other Paganisms.

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Pickpick

Read this book.

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1st, so far, this book is great.
2nd, TW for racist violence.

Read the highlighted quote about Waka Flocka Flame cancelling his show in 2014 for University of Oklahoma's Sigma Alpha Epsilon. WFF saw a video of two OU SAEs singing the quoted lynching song and, with good reason, was disgusted by it. MSNBC anchor Mika Brzezinski's quotation continues on the next page, "...he should be disgusted with himself." She's still on MSNBC. Fuck her.

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Clwojick I just bought my first kindle, which should be here on Saturday! I had to order a bunch of fun stickers too, which should be here with my clear case in the next week or so! I‘m so excited to change it out for the holidays etc! 5mo
Megara @Clwojick Awesome! Have fun with it and tag me when you upload pictures so I can see! 😊 5mo
TheBookDream Love it. Did you also put stickers directly on it? I should post mine here too 5mo
Megara @TheBookDream yes, I stuck 'em directly on it! 5mo
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Persepolis | Marjane Satrapi
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I read this in one sitting. This quote from her grandmother was striking to me.

"In life you'll meet a lot of jerks. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help keep you from reactingbto their cruelty because therebis nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance... Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself."

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Pickpick

Found this at a #bookstore in #Phoenix. Some #taphophile humor! It provided some much needed laughs. 🙃

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Rebecca Burgess's journey of self-discovery is raw and honest. My partner and I both are asexual. Asexual representation is nearly nonexistent, so I gobbled up this graphic #memoir. All three of us, though, have very different experiences. I, for example, put on a hypersexual persona to shield myself from the church's slut-shaming after I was r*ped. We need more #asexual and #aromantic voices. When we can see ourselves, it can save lives.

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These two books by Faina Lorah, one of which is a coloring book that describes Russian folk beasts, were found on Etsy. Both are #signed by the author, Faina Lorah, a Russian woman whose written voice is silky and who illustrates the tales beautifully. I'm looking forward to reading these grandmother's grandmother stories this December to my partner. #Krampus is coming to town.

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Untitled | Anonymous
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Huuuuuge #bookhaul today because my #kindle #paperwhite signature edition (11th generation) was delivered today so essentially I have a whole ebook library book haul!

My partner and I also purchased two boxes full of books from an estate sale for $1 a book! #usedbooks

Also, I could not resist the opportunity to show off my new #Nintendo #GameBoy watch while letting a skeleton's hand do the talking about how this nerd feels today! 🤘

TheBookDream I just got a Kindle Oasis! My preferred ebook purveyor is still Kobo, but I am enjoying the ease of porting fanfic 🤣 1y
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You'd think #Amazon could slow down to allow the technical writer or an editor to proofread their publications, especially #Kindle info! 😆

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Pickpick

I've read the Gospel of Thomas before, but rereading it was rediscovery. This time I read it on sacred-texts.com instead of the physical copy lots to the depths of the guestroom. Most things are a rediscovery when your memory is shite. However, friends can tell and retell stories to me. I'll never call them out on repeating themselves (even the times I do remember). Please do repeat yourself!

Oh, review: The Gospel of Thomas is still a trip.

TheBookDream I miss you too! 💜 1y
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Bell Jar | Sylvia Plath
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Pickpick

This book was awesome.
...except for all the racism.
That was not awesome.
At all.

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Mehso-so

My doggo and a book that is a strange experience. As I'm back in college studying theatre with an emphasis on theatre tech of sound and lighting design, it was a nice break to read something of my own choosing. The author (or "authors" if you prefer) states that understanding the Kybalion is the "master key" to unlocking the nature and meaning of western occultism. So, perhaps I will be able to better understand other occult texts now. We'll see.

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Romeo and Juliet Folger Shakespeare Library | William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine
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Whoa, whoa, whoa. Ages 12 and up? Have they even read this play? Romeo & Juliet portrays mafia rivalries, murder, broken family bonds, sexual puns (I mean, this is Shakespeare after all haha), teenage suicide, and mortality in general. My opinion may surprise you, though. I argue that the real question is: are adults ready for these conversations? This is an opportunity to discuss sensitive topics with kids.

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Megara Maybe the adult should read along with the kid and, as sensitive topics arise, don't wait to see if they ask about it---ask the kid about their thoughts. Have these necessary open dialogues. If parents and guardians create a safe space for kids to talk about things that may be uncomfortable, the kid's maturity and trust in the relationship will skyrocket. [1/2] 2y
Megara When they inevitably have to face when there's a death in the family, for example, they will be better prepared to process and grieve the loss. Don't censor these conversations--they are desperately needed. [2/2] 2y
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Wow! I missed my six-year #Litsyversary! Considering I routinely go MIA (in all aspects of life), I feel like the six-year honor isn't fair to our more recent #Littens of the family. 😆

To be fair, I also have been doing all sorts of other things in life and reading books has fallen by the wayside or I'll pick one up then switch to another without finishing the first or I'm devouring other reading materials. Or YouTube and NHL, let's be real. 😆

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Sandman | Neil Gaiman
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Watching some cats and a buzzard/vulture (voiced by Neil Gaiman himself because of course he did).

@TheBookDream -- is this the sequel to night of a thousand cats? It even has a guy who collected an organ made of hair. He just needs a helicopter.

Did Neil Gaiman watch our truck stop movie?! 🤣

TheBookDream AHAHAHA! That movie was the BEST. Also great to see you back on here! 😀 2y
Megara @TheBookDream okay I'm back for real now I swear lol. 2y
Megara @thebookdream also the only way night of a thousand cats can have a sequel IS IF it is set in the 2020s, the caretakers are all dead and gone, and some geocache adventurers stumble upon this castle where they find many, MANY cats who are far too attentive to the adventurers, they come across some skeletons, and begin exploring this overgrown castle and find its collections... OMG. We should do this. Make this amazing low budget film. Hahaha 2y
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Best Hotels for #Littens (and other Book Lovers):
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-hotels-for-book-lovers
^photo from suitcasemag.com

Twelve Writing Workshops to Sign Up for Now
(except this was written in 2019, so things may have changed!):
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/writing-workshops

Eight of the Best Bookshops in New York:
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/best-bookshops-new-york

^img from suitcase mag

Megara 🌈 So I ran out of typing space, but I wish you all a HAPPY PRiDE MONTH! 🌈

Love,
-- your friendly non-binary, agender/gendervoid, panromantic asexual Litten
3y
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Pilgrim's Rare Books | Kingsport, TN (Bookstore)
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#PilgrimagesForLittens! ^img cred from SuitcaseMag

ThriftBooks.com and my BFF/coworker parted ways when the warehouse where we worked was shut down. I still recommend ThriftBooks.com and I would definitely work for them again if our journey takes us back to a different warehouse.
So as a rare book nerd, I had to add this article.
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/rare-books-harringtons-guide-london

PS: My ThriftBooks coworker and I are engaged.

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Shakespeare's Sonnets & Poems | William Shakespeare
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For optimal procrastination, I researched #pilgrimage ideas for #Littens who love #travel! #PilgramagesForLittens

Inspiring Literary Destinations in the UK:
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/inspiring-literary-destinations-uk

Beautiful Hotels with a Literary Connection:
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/beautiful-hotels-literary-connection

Modern Literary locales in Dublin:
https://suitcasemag.com/articles/modern-literary-guide-dublin-ireland

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Gay Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen, Kate Christie
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Happy Pride Month, Littens! Celebrate, stay safe, and remember our LGBT+ ancestors.🏳️‍⚧️

I haven't read the tagged book, but now that I know it exists I absolutely *must*! 🏳️‍🌈

Love,
Your gender nonbinary, panromantic, asexual book nerd friend,

Megara

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Pickpick

A sober #nonfiction about a pastor (Richard Lischer) watching his son die from cancer. Heavy #Christian influences—both #Protestant and #Catholic. Grapples with suffering and faith.

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Read this book and use your new knowledge to debunk claims by neo-Confederates. #signed

FashionableObserver Levin is brilliant! 3y
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Troubled Blood | Robert Galbraith
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Dear Gods, first, y‘all are the best and Litsy is the kindest place on the Internet and I may go MIA for a while but I‘ll always come back to you.

Second, 1 (one) day after venting on Litsy that Rowling is some kind of awful transphobe and on Twitter I somehow got into a conversation about gender and wages. This led me to the person‘s page and... 😬 yikes.

*heavy sigh*

Megara I mean, absolutely yes to the retweeted post that no answer is not consent. 4y
Megara But the hashtags IStandWithRJRowling are so much cringe. 4y
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Troubled Blood | Robert Galbraith
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As we know, R.K. Rowling is transphobic & therefore fans have claimed HP. Write your fanfic & please feel free to promote your HP fanfic in my comments!💜

I saw this display at 2nd & Charles. Apparently they didn‘t get the memo that Rowling is a TERF. The tagged book by J.K. Rowling is clearly transphobic.

If you want to read written by J.K. Rowling, buy used copies or borrow from your library so she does not receive another cent.

Patchshank Sorry for my ignorance, but what's a TERF? 4y
Trashcanman Omg you're back 4y
Megara @Trashcanman it‘s been a while! Life for chaotic! Glad to hear from you. (: 4y
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Megara @Patchshank ah, sorry! It stands for “trans-exclusionary radical feminist.” 4y
Patchshank Thank you for telling me. I really need to read up on feminism more. I've been seeing so many terms I'm unfamiliar with. 4y
Megara @Patchshank no problem! I try to be helpful when I can. (: Some folks encourage people to just google it. That stems partially from feeling “omg how many times do I have to answer this question?” and “you want to be an ally? Go educate yourself. It‘s not my responsibility to educate you.” But yeah, you‘ll find a lot of answers on google, but I personally welcome questions and dialogue. I‘m working on educating myself too. 💜 4y
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It‘s not only about old book smell. It‘s also about old book sound. 😍

https://twitter.com/megaralikniteia/status/1299015782895161344?s=21

TheBookDream That sound was the knocking of my heart when I saw this tweet 😍 4y
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TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 👍😍📚🌞😊 4y
TheBookDream Woo you came back!! 4y
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1: milkshakes
2: yes!
3: meh.
4: one (1) piece of candy.
5: in general: purple. To wear: black.
#friyayintro @howjessreads

Trashcanman Where you at? 5y
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Any other Aaron Mahnke fans?
Watching episodes of Lore.
+1 participation
Total: 95
@TheReadingMermaid #TeamStoker

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
eri.reads It's on my watch list!!! 5y
Megara @eri.reads if you don‘t like the show, give the podcast a try! I think his podcasts are better than the TV series! (: Enjoy! 5y
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eri.reads I already listen to the podcast...I love it!!! 5y
TheBookDream Wait, do we apply points to ourselves? I watched 3 scary movies and I had no idea how to actually apply points 5y
Megara @TheBookDream you tag your team (mine is #TeamStoker) and the leader of your team (mine is @TheReadingMermaid )! I just like to keep track of my points. 5y
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Next up!
+2 film
Total: 92
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Sure, why not?
+2 film
Total: 90 points
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage You got 1pt for the film and 1pt for the post so you are at 90 points now honey. 5y
BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
Megara @TheReadingMermaid oh! Duly noted! 5y
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Time for some flicks
+2 film
Total: 88
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage Sweetie I have you down for 88 points total 🧟‍♀️ 5y
Megara @TheReadingMermaid Oops! Thanks! Haha 5y
rather_be_reading I did not enjoy this one 5y
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House of Leaves | Mark Z. Danielewski, Zampan
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Finally getting around to reading this!
Participation +1
Total: 85
#teamstoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage Are you sure you don't want to wait for the buddy read early next year? We would love to have you join us 😊 5y
BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
Megara @TheReadingMermaid I already started and I‘m hooked! If I get distracted by a different book, I‘ll join y‘all next year. 😂 5y
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BeansPage Sounds good darlin! 😘 5y
DePaepe @TheReadingMermaid when is this buddy read? I would love to read along 5y
BeansPage @DePaepe sure sweetie you are more than welcome. It will be very early next year. I'm thinking probably January - March 5y
DePaepe @TheReadingMermaid awesome! Looking forward to it! 5y
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Blech. I‘m candy corn. Worst Halloween candy IMHO.
Participation +1
Total: 84
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid

TheLibrarian I‘m candy corn too...not enthused. 5y
Megara @TheLibrarian What do you think would be a better match for Gemini? I‘m trying to come up with a better candy for us! 5y
TheLibrarian @Megara Not really a popular candy but I think it‘s fitting - Now and Later (just because of the name) 5y
MatchlessMarie Can't go wrong with M&Ms I tried their pecan pie ones the other day and was pleasantly surprised! 5y
BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Snagged from @JoScho !
I‘m Sabrina/Gemini (fitting).
+1 Participation
Total: 83
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid #Scarathlon

JoScho Twins for the win 🖤 👯 5y
BeansPage 🦂 🧟‍♀️ 5y
rwmg I am Galadriel, which is just as well as she and Samantha are the only two I recognise. 5y
Megara @rwmg I didn‘t recognize most of them either. 😂 5y
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#Signed copy given to me by my fiancé ♥️
+1 Participation
Total: 46
#TeamStoker

BeansPage Very nice! 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Sandman | Neil Gaiman
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My fiancé bought us a Funko of Death for my shelf on thanatology.
Participation +1
Total: 45
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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A little late on #chillingphotochallege for ravens
My raven friend we got last year
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid
Participation +1
Total: 44

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
Ericalambbrown Those books 😍 5y
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1: I will be this year!
2: Any suggestions for me??
3: Ravens
@Eggs #TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid #wondrouswednesday
+1 participation
Total: 26

Eggs A tree-I did that once 5y
Megara @Eggs It might be fun to dress up as a tree with fruit and a snake wrapped around me. 😉 5y
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Favorite haunted house meme.
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid
+2 points
Total: 25

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Favorite Halloween meme
Because this is totally me.
+2 points.
Total: 23
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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My favorite comment people make about my name isn‘t “Megara? Like Hercules?” It‘s “Sanderson? Like hocus pocus?” 🤣🔮
I should get this shirt: https://etsy.me/2QkVhYe
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid
Participation +1
Total: 21 points

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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#TeamStoker update!
Still reading this spooky book.
+1 Participation
+5 comments for @TheReadingMermaid
Total: 20 points

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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#TBR #TeamStoker
Participation +1
Total: 14
@TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Bunnicula | Deborah Howe, James Howe, Alan Daniel
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Kind of adorable.
#TeamStoker +2 points
Total: 13
@TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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Bunnicula | Deborah Howe, James Howe, Alan Daniel
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First up: Bunnicula!
Participation +1
Total: 11 points
#TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid

BeansPage ❤️❤️❤️ 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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