We are in the midst of week 3 of COVID-19 social distancing. How is everyone doing? Bored yet? In previous editions of Links, we’ve listed ways to keep active and busy and some things that are free to watch, read, and listen to. This one is more focused on boosting those serotonin levels with funny or uplifting things we’ve found around the internet! … I am having a blast reading the backstories people have given … Continue reading Links: Just Good Things
This is week two of quarantine, right? I honestly have no concept of days or times anymore. My time has been spent doing work and playing Animal Crossing, which has honestly been a boon. However, if you’ve exhausted a lot of your distractions or are struggling to find things to keep you occupied, this edition of Wednesday Links is especially for you. Please be safe, everyone! … I wanted to post this collection of COVID-19 … Continue reading Links: Listening & Watching Options
Wow, 2020 is certainly something, isn’t it? I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to say that most, if not all, of you reading this are quarantined inside our homes for better part of the day. I went out to the grocery store yesterday and there was nary a kernel of corn in the place. We hope the books on sale have been helping you keep stocked with reading material, but if you need more ways to … Continue reading Links: Keeping Busy
Hey, everyone! It’s quite an interesting time to exist on this earth. There are lots of things to worry about, namely the upcoming election and COVID-19. I want to stress how important it is to take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. Breaks from social media have helped me. For physical stuff, do some social distancing if you can (read some books!) and keep washing those hands! Stay safe out there, friends! … Think dogs … Continue reading Links: The Ripped Bodice Diversity Report, KitchenAid, & More
Yesterday was Super Tuesday. If one of your states participated, we hope you were able to go out and vote. The coverage was a bit exhausting and admittedly, I’m kind of glad it’s over for me. But I do feel bad for people who did early voting for candidates who dropped out and those who may vote later in the primaries but are disappointed by their candidates showing so far. … If you love it … Continue reading Links: Fundraising, Filmmaking, & More
Happy Wednesday! It is Wednesday, right? February is almost at an end and with that hopefully some nicer weather. Or you know, we could get a snowstorm in March. I think I’ve broken my reading slump with Joanna Shupe. Thank god! Hope you all have been doing some great reading in the meantime. … Sarah was interviewed over at Frolic. Catch up with her over there! (As if you don’t see enough of her here, … Continue reading Links: Strong Female Leads, Telenovelas, & More
Welcome to Wednesday Links! I had to double (and triple) check that it was Wednesday, as Monday holidays always mess with my sense of time. SBTB hopes you all had a great Valentine’s Day, whether your date was with a partner or just yourself. Though I am in a relationship, I took myself to an afternoon showing of Birds of Prey. Seeing it a second time was still a joyful experience. … Sticking with your New … Continue reading Links: Resolutions, Fiber Libraries, & More
Hey there! Welcome back to Wednesday Links! Here, we share some fun, insightful, or otherwise pretty neat things that we’ve seen around the internet recently. It’s a nice way to take a break in your day, maybe over lunch or a much-needed afternoon cup of coffee. … Have you seen that nickname Lord Byron had for William Wordsworth? … In the NY area? Berkley is having a fancy shindig with some authors on the 18th! … Continue reading Links: Cats, Rats, & More
Buckle up! It’s Links time! After what felt like eighty-four years, January has ended. I thought it would never happen. Now it’s February, which means we all have to gird our loins for the onslaught of romance thinkpieces being published in time for Valentine’s Day. Stay vigilant out there, friends! … Enjoy romances where a character thinks they’ll never get another chance at love? Well, you’ll love these recommendations from Sil over at Frolic! … … Continue reading Links: Ice Cream, Roaches, & More
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! I am currently in a state of delirium after going out with some fellow booksellers and then having to be back at the bookstore bright and early for an inventory count. I am a master at making good decisions! … SBTB HQ is very interested in this new video game. You might be interested too if you enjoyed our latest Stuff We Like! … Several romances authors are releasing an anthology … Continue reading Links: Fundraisers, Video Games, & More
Links time! *fanfare of trumpets* It’s Wednesday and I think the cold temps are making me a little delirious. I’ve lost count of the many layers I’m wearing. I just know I can’t zip up my peacoat and I feel like a marshmallow person. Hope you’re all having a fantastic week! … Frolic has a Romance Rarities Bingo! I think some of the categories are pretty interesting and I’ll be cross-posting it to our Goodreads … Continue reading Links: Penny Dreadful, Playlists, & More
