Sometimes, when you ask the universe for your soulmate, you wind up with your hate mate instead. On Nami’s 30th birthday, she’s reminded at every turn that her life isn’t what she planned. She’s always excelled at everything – until now. Her fiancé blew up their engagement. Her pride and joy, the tech company she helped to found, is about to lose funding. And her sister, Sora, is getting married to the man of her … Continue reading The Takeover
Hello, everyone! How are we all? Recovering from all the delicious food? Lamenting the loss of the long weekend? I had my latest Covid shot and wow did it do a number on me. Glad I got it, but this has been the worst for me in terms of side effects. My partner and I made some yummy sides. My favorite were some hot honey diced carrots. I could eat a whole bowl by myself. … Continue reading Links: Dog Shows, Fantasy, & More
It’s Wednesday! It’s also the last day of November. How the heck did we get here? For those who celebrated Thanksgiving, how was it? My chocolate mousse with cinnamon whipped cream was a big hit and so good. There were also a few mornings where I ate leftover mashed potatoes for breakfast. Now, we begin the slow march (or rather brisk step) toward the final holidays before the new year. How are we all feeling? … Continue reading Links: Advent Calendars, Fiber, & More
When her long lost cousin comes back to town just in time for the holidays, Lila Macapagal knows that big trouble can’t be far behind in this new mystery by Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo. It’s Christmastime in Shady Palms, but things are far from jolly for Lila Macapagal. Sure, her new business, The Brew-ha Cafe, is looking to turn a profit in its first year. And yes, she’s taken the first step … Continue reading Blackmail and Bibingka
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! Settle in, everybody! My partner was moving apartments this weekend and I gleefully spent most of my time providing positive reinforcement and playing Super Mario Odyssey. I’ve become obsessed with collecting moons and outfits for Mario. I’m also replaying through Portal 2 at my place and I forgot what a great game that was. Are any of you playing some good video games? … Our reviewer Tara and author Kris Bryant … Continue reading Links: Fundraisers, Libraries, & More
A recent Rec League on tortured love spawned a SBTB discussion about Asian dramas, which often have lots of pining in their romantic arcs. Not all of these are romances, but Shana and I really want to geek out about Asian dramas and hear about your recommendations too! We’ve done a few guest reviews and suggestion posts previously, but we’d love some newer options! Most, if not all of these, are available through Viki to watch. … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Watching: Asian Dramas
It’s the third night of Hanukkah when, if you’re me, you’ve finally remembered all the blessings and don’t stumble over them while you light candles. It’s also getting pretty LIT. Ha ha. Ready for another giveaway? Let’s do this! Today’s prize is a Kate Spade Jae Medium Double Zip Wristlet in deep cornflower blue. I absolutely love this color. It’s just beautiful. Here are the specs! It measures 4.7″ H x 7.4″ W The inside … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2020 – Night Three Giveaway!
ABOUT THIS EPISODE When a string of young queer men turn up dead in grisly murders, all signs point to the ex-boyfriend—but what should be an open-and-shut case is fraught with tension when BPD homicide detective Malcolm Khalaji joins up with a partner he never wanted. Rigid, ice-cold, and a stickler for the rules, Seong-Jae Yoon is a watchful presence whose obstinacy and unpredictability constantly remind Malcolm why he prefers to work alone. Seong-Jae may … Continue reading Criminal Intentions: The Cardigans
If Sweet Valley High was your gateway drug to romance the way it was mine (I even reviewed one here a long long time ago), I have some news for you. According to EW.com, and some chatty editorial assistant gossip, the Wakefield twins are baaaaaack, this time as part of Sweet Valley Confidential: “a book chronicling their lives as twenty-somethings. Rumors have swirled for years that SVH creator Francine Pascal was working on a book … Continue reading Sweet Valley High: the Sequel Sequel’s Sequel
