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Listening to JEWISH SPACE LASERS: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories (2023) - Mike Rothschild
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/733925/jewish-space-lasers-by-mike-rothschild/
So yeah. This REALLY pisses me off! I have friends who work for the #MaineStateLibrary. Grrrrr....
Maine State Library issues layoffs, cites inability to access federal funding
The Maine State Library announced Wednesday 13 staff members, whose positions are supported by federal funding, were laid off.
April 9, 2025
"The Maine State Library announced layoffs on Wednesday, citing an ongoing inability to access federal funding.
"The announcement comes after President Donald #Trump signed an executive order in March deeming the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 'unnecessary' and slated to be dismantled, later placing the entire agency's staff on administrative leave.
"The Maine State Library said in a news release that IMLS funding represents 30 percent of its annual budget and has not received any communication from IMLS on if or when funding might be restored.
"The state library said it last received funds from its 2025 federal award advance through the IMLS on March 24.
"Thirteen employees whose positions are supported by federal funding have been laid off, the state library said. Those employees represent approximately 30 percent of Maine State Library staff.
"The Maine State Library said the layoffs could be rescinded if funding is restored.
"Starting on Thursday, the Maine State Library will close for a two-week reorganization period where its location at 242 State St. in Augusta will not be open to the public.
"'Losing access to this Federal funding harms Maine residents and will have negative consequences in communities across the state," Maine State Librarian #LoriFisher said in the release. 'Despite these significant cuts, the Maine State Library remains committed to advancing the mission of libraries in Maine and to serving every library patron to the best of our ability.'
"In 2024, the Maine State Library says it received $1,526,754 from the #IMLS Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States program which supports services including #HighSpeedInternet for public libraries; #InterlibraryLoans, #EBooks, and #audiobooks; services for #VisuallyImpaired patrons; and professional development for library staff.
"The library says it is continuing to evaluate the range of impacts on library services from the funding cuts and hopes to provide further updates as they become available.
"Following Trump's executive order, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling a handful of agencies, including the IMLS."
WCSH · Maine State Library issues layoffs, cites inability to access federal funding
I’m only 2 hours in but I have started the audiobook for Lord of the Rings Return of the King, read by Andy Serkis. While the whole series of books are great, Fellowship of the Ring by far has to be my favorite.
Good morning! Wishing you all a beautiful day filled with sunshine, love, laughter, high energy and positivity. I plan on doing a load of laundry today, I have to! Other than the usual chores, I’ll listen to more of The Quilter’s Apprentice and maybe read some Braille later.
Be kind to yourself and those around you, hug tight those you love most and smile, you are loved and appreciated! 
#GoodMorning #Positivity #Braille #AudioBooks
Listening to WABI SABI: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life (2018) - Beth Kempton
I've finished: When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory
There is something very compelling about: When We Were Real.
Despite the almost contemporary world, the speculative nature of the setting permeates every aspect of the novel. It is not just a veneer.
Daryl Gregory also made me care about every character and their struggle, even the annoying ones.
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/7b790c05-280f-4cf2-834b-b9dc3b2eb743
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#ScienceFiction #SFF #bookstodon #AudioBooks
app.thestorygraph.comWhen We Were Real by Daryl GregoryJP and Dulin have been the best of friends for decades. When JP finds out his cancer has aggressi...
𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮:
Many libraries have eBooks and audiobooks for loan to your favorite reading device! Why are you paying money to Audible or Kindle or Nook when you can borrow and read or listen for free? Save some money and read and listen more! Talk to your librarian about their approach!
Good night! #3GoodThings
1. Got the slow cooker chicken pot pie made today and it was delicious. And we have leftovers for the next few not so-warm days. 
2. Didn’t manage to exercise because of glucose levels again but still managed to close all my fitness rings today.
3. Started listening to the first Elm Creek Quilters novels, The Quilter’s Apprentice. I’ve listened to these books before but more books have been published so I decided to start at the beginning and read them all. 
Sleep well and may your dreams be out of this world. #GoodNight #AudioBooks #SlowCooker #Fitness
After yesterday’s long run, a little *back to the roots* (=standard route). I was able to finish my audiobook during the shower, but that damn temperature drop was tough (18+ degrees C yesterday, 0 degrees C today). It took me almost 20 minutes to get accustomed to the chill again. Afterwards, everything was ok. Have a great Sunday, y‘all! #Running #applewatch #audiobooks
Orbital
by Samantha Harvey
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123136728-orbital
Did you know? Listening to audiobooks can be as immersive as reading. What’s your take? Participate in the discussion about audiobooks vs. traditional reading: https://2tonwaffle.forum/topic/65/audiobooks-count/8
2TonWaffle Community · Audiobooks count?I know some people that listen to audiobooks because they drive a lot for their job. So, it some ways it's the only way they can "read" or that's how they r...
Starred listening to Picks and Shovels by @pluralistic last night while crafting with my wife. We usually also fall asleep to a book and she asked me to not play it while we drifted off, because if I did she would not be able to, it is that good. Wil Wheaton is great, as always.
Audible is having a 2 for 1 sale.
Great books that are included in the sale include:
The Space Between worlds by Micaiah Johnson
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers:
Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik
Audible.comThe Space Between WorldsCheck out this great listen on Audible.com. NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE • An outsider who can travel between worlds discovers a secret that threatens the very fabric of the multiverse in this stunning debut, a powerful examination of identity, privilege, and belonging. WI...
Video review of Last Chance to Save the world by Beth Revis. This is a fun snappy rom com set in space. Beautiful cover, Audio has great narration. #audiobooks #bookstadon #videoreview https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2E918LT/
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The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
I've watched two of these shows, and started one of the books. Really like them.
What the folks who let this guy into their lives don't realize is how far he gets up into your business. 
You turn your back for a second and he's going through your nightstand dragging out the family skeletons 
The Movie DatabaseBeyond the PaleMr. Whicher is hired by former Home Secretary Sir Edward Shore to investigate the violent threats made against his son Charles, who has recently returned from India with his family.
PRH India Finally Enters Hindi Audiobook Market: A Milestone in Vernacular Publishing. But Why So Late, Nihar?
Leaving the big question, why has it taken the world's largest trade publisher so long to wake up to this opportunity? And does…
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/04/04/prh-india-finally-enters-hindi-audiobook-market-a-milestone-in-vernacular-publishing-but-why-so-late-nihar/
#Audiobooks #India #IndigenousLanguages #Hindiaudiobooks #Indiaaudiobooks
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The New Publishing Standard · PRH India Finally Enters Hindi Audiobook Market: A Milestone in Vernacular Publishing. But Why So Late, Nihar? - The New Publishing StandardLeaving the big question, why has it taken the world's largest trade publisher so long to wake up to this opportunity? And does Nihar Malaviya even know how many languages there are in India?
Favorite thing lately is finding an article I wish were in podcast form, saving the text to a .txt file, then having TTS Util use RH Voice to convert the file into an audio reading, and listen to my own little robotic FOSS nanny read me the stories I want to hear in my headphones as I do yardwork.
Just a reminder that you can get My Name is Magic as an audiobook too!
Check out this link to get Magic and a bunch of other awesome audiobooks! https://books.bookfunnel.com/TalkingBooks/5xkgvop4mn
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