Owner of Myopic Books in Wicker Park and former @Chicago_Reader Gossip Wolf. Loves the White Sox, classic menswear, Nelson Algren and outdoor temps btwn 50-59°
Chicago, Illinois
Joined November 2008
- Tweets17.4K
- Following858
- Followers2.7K
- Likes94.1K
Pinned Tweet
Hello friends! After almost 20 years at Myopic Books, tomorrow will be my first day as an owner. This afternoon I, along with my business partner and longtime co-worker, Matthew Revers, finalized the purchase of Myopic from the current owner, Rita M. Clark.
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Give a man a book, and he'll read for a week. Teach a man to write a book, and he'll never fully enjoy anything again.
J.R. Nelson retweeted
This was actually a trauma response. The clanging forceps stuck with him and they ruthlessly mocked his attempt to process it.
Paul McCartney, 84, claims he can 'remember being born' as he recalls hearing the 'clanging of forceps' after his delivery trib.al/Xw38WaC
I hope all the Sox players watch these videos and what they see burns like a cold diamond in their hearts all next year. In baseball, hatred can inspire excellence
-Guardians admin posts 4 straight posts trolling Chicago
-Gavin Williams yelling “Fuck the Sox”
-Imitating the White Sox pregame dance
Genuinely cannot fathom the idea of winning a playoff series and having that much resentment for the team you just beat, especially a team like this year‘s White Sox, who were so in their own bubble that I watched almost every single post game interview this year and I can’t remember a single time they have talked down about their opponent.
I get it’s a division rival but like man…
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Ukraine's targeting of Russian data centers is exposing the true nature of the online support for not just America's Republican party, anti-Ukraine and secession movements globally, but Germany's AFD as well.
This whole platform is just Russia's plaything, supporting the Russia/Musk/Trump global fascist movement.
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Hegseth wants to livestream a public execution for the same reason ISIS livestreamed/posted their public executions: to radicalize & recruit the same demographic of downwardly-mobile, low IQ, credulous 17-27 year old males that ISIS snuff films attracted.
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Very appreciate of the starred review from @KirkusReviews! The book comes out on Tuesday!
kirkusreviews.com/book-revie…
J.R. Nelson retweeted
the people who did this walk among us. we are rehabilitating those in the biden admin who facilitated this already. the trump admin is continuing it. the triggermen get to roam our streets and those who demand accountability for this heinous crime are treated like criminals.
J.R. Nelson retweeted
in 1987, west german ice hockey team ecd iserlohn was going through financial problems ($3.5 million in debt). desperate for sponsorships, they struck a $900,000 deal with libyan dictator colonel gaddafi to advertise his ideological manifesto “the green book” on their jerseys.
J.R. Nelson retweeted
A federal law enforcing parental authority over their adult children? This one has LEGS folks! Look for this to become a major issue for government to address as Boomer coffin dodgers inch closer to eternity.
Wow, David Berman's dad lareviewofbooks.org/article/…
It’s interesting how @SarahLongwell25 tells the story of herself being a Republican who righteously left the party after Trump’s ascent.
She doesn’t talk much about — or apologize for — being the top operative of one of the most insidious corporate lobbyists in American history.
J.R. Nelson retweeted
The Paramout surrender is a perfect distillation of Democratic politics:
1. Talk a big game
2. Fold despite having legal leverage and public opinion on their side
3. Empower conservative oligarchs who hate working people.
Great message to send right before the elections!
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Look, it’s bad that Trump is banning outlets from the White House but…
Liberals focused on being outraged about CNN losing White House access while their own party’s California leaders help a Trump billionaire literally buy CNN & the entire media — it’s truly 🤌
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Newsom is now the nation’s most prominent Trump Democrat — a governor aggressively using his power to empower & enrich Trump’s billionaires.
If a Dem candidate successfully spotlights this in the 2028 presidential primary, they will have a shot to defeat him & win the nomination
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Laughing Bee drops live records by Eleventh Dream Day and Naked Raygun, emo band Nymb reissue their whole catalog, and Tone Deaf celebrates seven years. bit.ly/4gVxcqh
J.R. Nelson retweeted
Dead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Dies at 71 variety.com/2026/music/peopl…
