Yesterday, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as the 46th President and 49th Vice President of the United States, respectively. Several inauguration topics were trending on twitter throughout the day, so we’ve compiled some twitter reactions from best-selling authors regarding the inauguration.
1. Stephen king, author of it and the shining
I’m pretty much done tweeting about Donald Trump. I hope to leave the subject with a Spanish proverb that seems to sum him up: “God says take what you want. AND PAY FOR IT.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 20, 2021
This is a pretty beautiful event.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 20, 2021
2. brit bennett, author of the mothers and the vanishing half
Gonna be so hard to explain to future generations that the past four years felt like the president was living in our brains but at the same time, it felt like we had no president at all
— Brit Bennett (@britrbennett) January 20, 2021
3. matt haig, author of the midnight library
Just so nice they care enough to wear masks. Even that is a difference.
— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) January 20, 2021
It feels like watching a friend wake up after a four year sleep.
— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) January 20, 2021
“To lead not just by the example of our power, but the power of our example…”
Such a great statement.
— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) January 20, 2021
4. glennon doyle, author of untamed
First time we’ve heard heels clicking down those stairs toward the inauguration podium.
— Glennon Doyle (@GlennonDoyle) January 20, 2021
This land is your land. This land is my land. This land was made for you and me.
— Glennon Doyle (@GlennonDoyle) January 20, 2021
Look at her. She is beauty and power and courage and hope personified. @TheAmandaGorman
— Glennon Doyle (@GlennonDoyle) January 20, 2021
5. Angie thomas, author of the hate u give
Triggered. https://t.co/AiYHUK1XCs
— Angie Thomas (@angiecthomas) January 20, 2021
Relevant: pic.twitter.com/ytexyJK7Gp
— Angie Thomas (@angiecthomas) January 20, 2021
6. erik larson, author of the splendid and the vile
Planning to crack open some champagne at 12:01 p.m. EST today. I need recommendations as to glassware: Flute, or tumbler? pic.twitter.com/rqow52EqUU
— Erik Larson (@exlarson) January 20, 2021
And suddenly, Trump seems so distant, like some misty artifact of history. Trump who?
— Erik Larson (@exlarson) January 21, 2021
7. rupi kaur, author of home body
it’s a happy day🥳 pic.twitter.com/kUp45AwFi7
— rupi kaur (@rupikaur_) January 20, 2021
WE LOVE YOU @TheAmandaGorman 😭😭😭😭 WHAT A POWERFUL PERFORMANCE ♥️♥️♥️♥️PS CAN I BORROW YOUR COAT
— rupi kaur (@rupikaur_) January 20, 2021
Featured images via the guardian, amazon, and teen vogue