pluralistic, to random
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Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: Paying consumer debts is basically optional in the United States; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/12/do-not-pay/

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: The long bezzle; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/10/smartest-guys-in-the-room/

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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libreture, (edited ) to random
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Can I get a few more DRM-free bookshops added before bed?

libreture,
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Just the one...

📢 NEW DRM-free bookshop!

Terror awaits!

Cosmic Horror Monthly is a tome of tales, Lovecraftian, cosmic, and weird. Bold new horror delivered to your inbox or your mailbox.

Each magazine issue is a combination of classic cosmic horror with bold new weird and a vintage look and feel. Fans should also explore The Crypt, CHM's archive of public domain cosmic horror tales, all in one place.

Formats: ePub, Mobi, PDF

https://libreture.com/bookshops#cosmic-horror-monthly

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Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: No, Uber's (still) not profitable; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/09/accounting-gimmicks/

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: Private equity plunderers want to buy Simon & Schuster; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/08/vampire-capitalism/

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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libreture, to random
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What's everyone reading?

libreture,
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Find more + where to buy them in DRM-free formats!

https://libreture.com/

pluralistic, to random
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Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: America's largest hospital chain has an algorithmic death panel; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/05/any-metric-becomes-a-target/

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: Fighting junk fees is "woke"; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/04/owning-the-libs/

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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Today's threads (a thread)

Inside: Forcing your computer to rat you out; and more!

Archived at: https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/02/self-incrimination/

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pluralistic,
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I'm kickstarting the audiobook for "The Internet Con: How To ," a disassembly manual to disenshittify the web and bring back the old, good internet. It's a book, which means won't carry it, so this crowdfunder is essential. Back now to get the audio, Verso hardcover and ebook:

http://seizethemeansofcomputation.org

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libreture, to bookstodon
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🛒 Added Cheri Baker's website to my list of DRM-free bookshops.

Cheri writes mysteries, thrillers, and more. And is the bestselling author of the Ellie Tappet Mysteries.

#ebooks #DRMfree #bookshop @bookstodon

https://libreture.com/bookshops/#cheri-baker

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@libreture @bookstodon Oh whoa...thanks for putting this list together! I just found out that is a .

wiredfire, to gaming

Apparently the simple act of not logging into an Ubisoft account for merely 30 days is enough to trigger the process of permanently account closure including losing access to all associated paid content.

That’s quite some bullshit.

https://m.slashdot.org/story/417074

73CC,
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@wiredfire Nice try then :awesome: As i mentioned before, buy games :mastosunglasses:

libreture, to random
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Gregory Frost’s fantasy novel Rhymer puts a fresh spin on Thomas the Rhymer, a character from Scottish folklore whose poems were reputed to predict the future.

https://www.wired.com/2023/06/geeks-guide-rhymer-gregory-frost/

libreture,
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Buy the ebook direct from Baen Books.

https://www.baen.com/rhymer.html

pluralistic, to random
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I was supposed to be on vacation, and while I didn't do any blogging for a month, that didn't mean that I stopped looking at my distraction rectangle and making a list of things I wanted to write about. Consequentially, the link backlog is massive, so it's time to declare bankruptcy with another :

https://pluralistic.net/tag/linkdump/

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pluralistic,
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I just got my first copy in the mail yesterday, and it's a gorgeous little package. The timing was great, because I spent the whole week in the studio at recording the audiobook - the first audiobook of mine that I've narrated. It was a fantastic experience, and I'll be launching a to presell the audio and ebooks as well as hardcovers, in a couple weeks.

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You know we love our ebook Extras at Scarlet Ferret, right?

Well how about all the awesome Extras you get with your SPecial Edition ebook of The Dragon Sisters by @jolantruchng?

The Dragon Sisters Recipe Book
Collected recipes from the book, with ingredients and instructions.

Court Mice
Hand-drawn illustration of a pair of courtly mice by the author.

Pickled White Radish Recipe
A Cantonese dish to stimulate the appetite before dinner.

and...

scarletferret,
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@jolantruchng

...

Dim Sum
A collection of mouth-watering coloured illustrations of Dim Sum by the author.

Qing China Activity Booklet
Historical information & activities based on China's Emperor Qianglon.

How's all that for extras to go along with your Qing China period magical fantasy story, full of joy, hope, and love. An exciting DRAGON-filled adventure for children aged 8-12+!

Edition

https://scarletferret.com/books/complete-dragon-sisters

libreture, to random
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Looking for a list of online bookshops that sell , , , and , usually in multiple formats for any of your favourite devices?

Got you covered!

https://libreture.com/bookshops/

libreture, to random
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Added @Ellipsiszine to the DRM-free bookshop list.

The online lit magazine and bookshop, Ellipsis, stocks beautifully written fiction & creative nonfiction. 1,000 words or fewer, any genre.

https://libreture.com/bookshops#ellipsis-zine

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Enter a mythical 15th century Spain in the first instalment of The Mirror Realm Cycle, a lush Jewish fantasy that combines the politics of The City of Brass with the lyricism of Strange the Dreamer.

The Pomegranate Gate by Ariel Kaplan is out now!

Published by Solaris, and available to buy direct in format.

https://rebellionpublishing.com/product/the_pomegranate_gate/

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Uploading your ebooks, digital comics, magazines, and RPGs to your Libreture library just got a bit easier.

https://libreture.canny.io/changelog/uploads-are-now-easier

libreture, to random
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Out now at Saqi Books!

The Exile’s Cookbook Medieval Gastronomic Treasures from al-Andalus and North Africa

By Ibn Razīn al-Tujībī
Translated by Daniel Newman

The Exile’s Cookbook brings together 480 recipes, including roasts and stews, breads, condiments, preserves, sweetmeats, and even hand-washing soaps.

A fascinating insight into the cuisine of Muslim Spain and North Africa in the period – its regional characteristics and historical antecedents.

https://saqibooks.com/books/saqi/the-exiles-cookbook/

libreture, to random
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In a recent newsletter from Global Comix highlighting 8 new comic series, 5 were also available for digital download as well as reading online.

That's not bad. 👍

https://globalcomix.com

libreture, (edited ) to magazine
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Added six new DRMfree ebook, comic and magazine bookshops to the list:

📗 qntm
📓 Malarkey Books
📙 @fusionfragment
📘 Giganotosaurus
📕 The Comics Grid
📔 @wyrmworksdale

https://libreture.com/bookshops/

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For the evening crowd...

Altdorf by J. K. Swift is currently free (and ) from Kobo.

A wild land too mountainous to be tamed by plows.

A Duke of the Holy Roman Empire, his cunning overshadowed only by his ambition.

A young Priestess of the Old Religion, together with a charismatic outlaw, sparking a rebellion from deep within the forests.

And an ex-Hospitaller caught between them all.

'A re-imagining the William Tell legend—without William Tell.'

https://libreture.com/library/kevin/book/altdorf/

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Out today!

Jackal, Jackal: Tales of the Dark and Fantastic by Tobi Ogundiran

From Shirley Jackson award-nominated author Tobi Ogundiran, comes a highly anticipated debut collection of stories full of magic and wonder and breathtaking imagination!

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1379658

libreture, to random
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Out today! 🎉

The Principal's Office by @JaeFiction

The short story sequel to Jae’s lesbian romance Chemistry Lessons.

Chemistry teacher Regan and her best friend Kylie often got in trouble at school when they were kids. But this time, their trip to the principal’s office has a different reason: they need to tell Regan’s boss that the gossip about them is no longer just rumors.

From @YlvaPublishing.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1428602

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