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Today is the birthday of #SirWalterScott. A lawyer, magistrate, landowner, publisher, antiquary, literary scholar, translator, poet and novelist, he is perhaps best remembered today as one of the first authors of historical fiction.

Enter our International Cat Day giveaway by August 21! Simply share a link or screenshot from your TinyCat catalog in this LibraryThing Talk topic: www.librarything.com/topic/385839 We will randomly select and announce the winner of the pictured goodies on August 24.

Today is the birthday of #NapoleonBonaparte, French military leader and emperor. His final library, from his time on St Helena, has been cataloged on LibraryThing as part of our Legacy Libraries project. #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/profile/Napo...

"A unique history of New Mexico told through the fascinating stories of one hundred representative artifacts from around the state." Enter to win a copy of Richard Melzer's "A History of New Mexico in 100 Objects" from the @unmpress.bsky.social #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/ner/detail/5...

"A raw, honest journey of mid-life awakening behind a suburban facade. The American dream was her sanctuary. Until it became her jail." Enter to win a copy of Elizabeth May's "The House With the White Picket Fence" from Wise Media Group #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/ner/detail/5...

Echo Sight Physical Release (backerkit.com)

#💙📚 #QueerWritersChat Remember when I mentioned my short story? [happy shoulder wiggle] It features my man, Etha. Always on his bullshit. (And if you've read Echo Sight, I hope I've made you as eager as I am.) Follow here while I prepare ES' PHYSICAL RELEASE!!! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/c...

"A new picture book that's a sumptuous celebration of dance from around the world, from breakdancing to bhangra to ballet." Enter to win a copy of Cristina Quintero & @eumiel.bsky.social's "The Only Way to Dance" from Tundra Books #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/ner/detail/5...

"When the seventh farmer turns up dead in his field, journalist Grace Washington returns to the Pennsylvania farm country she'd left behind to investigate..." Win a copy of @kr-elliott.bsky.social's "House of Dust" from @forensikpress.bsky.social #💙📚 #Booksky www.librarything.com/ner/detail/5...

It's Friday. What are you reading? #FridayReads #💙📚 #Booksky Join our discussion over in Talk: www.librarything.com/topic/385959

Did you know that moles, like the one in our logo, are good swimmers? While known for their ability to burrow in the dirt, their little paws carry them through water too!