The SBTB team is gathering in groups across many time zones to look back at the books, shows, and other essentials that got us through 2020, and to look ahead to 2021. Everyone brings a question to ask, so in this episode, Ellen, Elyse, Tara, and I talk books, Quarantimes, zoom exhaustion, and coping methods – and I stumble upon a potential new, unexplored fanfic. … Looking for a new podcast to try? May I … Continue reading 436. Saying Goodbye to 2020 With Ellen, Elyse, and Tara!→
Someone to Care by Mary Balogh is $1.99! This is book four in the Westcott series and I thought there was a review for this one, but nope. Sometimes everything just blurs together. If you’re new to Balogh or count her as one of your faves, I highly recommend this guest post.
Fans of Great British Bake Off, I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t remember this recipe on GBBO.” Well you’d be right. It isn’t from the show and all pretense of law and order for Soggy Bottoms is out the window. 2020 has been a heck of a year and grocery shopping is odd enough as it is without needing very specific baking ingredients. However, I’ve still been baking and cooking, but on a more … Continue reading Soggy Bottoms: Buttered Walnut Cake with Maple Coffee Icing→
Happy Eighth Night of Hanukkah! We made it! We’ve got candles burning and possibly the smoke alarm making side eye at us, but we are celebrating! Let’s get to our final giveaway! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Wilson Road Quilted Talya in Ruffled Pansy…and a Kate Spade Wilson Road Quilted Jodi in Ruffled Pansy. Yup. TWO! TWO BAGS! Aren’t they nifty? When I saw this duo, I thought how perfect it would be for crafting … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2020 – Night Eight Giveaway!→
It’s time for the second Bachelorette episode of the week. Yay? We’re down to four guys: Ben, Brendan, Zac and Ivan. It’s also Hometowns. Normally that means that the Bachelorette would travel to each of the guys’ hometown and meet their families. With COVID, they’ve adapted. The families have traveled to La Quinta where they’ve presumably isolated and tested. The guys are responsible for creating dates that would remind them of being back home. Can you … Continue reading Elyse Watches the Bachelorette–S16 E11: Smooching in the Time of COVID→
Next week is Christmas. How did that happen? Next week also kicks off our Best Of content – Cover Snark, reviews, podcasts, sales, and our favorite books of the year. I love reading the comments and seeing what you were and weren’t expecting. Maybe even more so given how wild the year has been. … Whenever I get the opportunity to talk to authors, I love to ask them what they’re reading and loving. NetGalley … Continue reading Links: All Things Happy, Neat, & Weird→
Highland Dragon Warrior by Isabel Cooper is $1.99! I enjoyed this book and so did Sarah. She gave it a B:
I had a really good time reading this book. I loved the detail, the integration of fantasy and chemistry and history and alchemy into the world of a Scottish castle in the 1300s, and I really liked Sophia and Cathal.
by SB Sarah · Dec 16, 2020 at 2:00 am ·
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We do this every year, and it’s so much fun: a round up of games we love for our holiday gift guide! Video games, tabletop games, card games, phone games – we’ve got a little of everything. Just click that image above or click right here, and take a look! If you need more shopping ideas, we have an extensive Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items. … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Games, Games, Games!→
Happy Seventh Night of Hanukkah! I love how each night gets brighter and brighter in my house. It’s almost time to make s’mores over the menorot! (Kidding – the candles aren’t quite hot enough for that. Ask me how I know!) Let’s get to our giveaway for tonight! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Staci Nouveau Bloom Medium L-Zip Wristlet in Blue That pattern makes me so happy every time I look at it. Want some … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2020 – Night Seven Giveaway!→
Hey guys, guess what? GUESS WHAT? We have two Bachelorettes this week! Shall we dive into part one? We open with Chris Harrison returning from whatever hellscape he was visiting. Tayshia explains to him that she sent Bennett home but then that night he was hiding behind her door with an axe. (I’m only half kidding.) The first one-on-one date goes to Blake who previously made Tayshia a penis out of clay. They are met by a … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S16 E10: Let the Shitshow Commence→
How to Bake Everything by Mark Bittman is $4.99 at select vendors! This is part of today’s Kindle Daily Deals and if you’ve ever seen a Bittman book in person, you’ll know this is a pretty decent price. Those things are massive in size and are normally $35-$40.
