A Taste of Stuff We Like…
Stuff We Like: Managing Chronic Illness
Ah, bodies! So fun to pilot and manage, especially when each of us is so well supported by our healthcare system. This month’s Stuff We Like was suggested by Elyse. Many of us in SBTB HQ deal with chronic illnesses that make every day a new and different adventure: what part hurts today? When will my energy run out? And how did I injure myself that badly in my sleep?! We have a number of … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Managing Chronic Illness
Stuff We Like: Crafting and Reading in the Dark
This month’s Stuff We like comes from LittyN, who has a request: So you did a gift guide for crafty folks in 2021, but some of the links are dead and it didn’t address a question that was raised as I was a passenger in a long drive back over the holidays — what’s the best neck light for knitting (or crocheting) in twilight or encroaching darkness? Needs to be not distracting to the driver … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Crafting and Reading in the Dark
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Sparkly Witchy Vibes
Our last gift guide of the year is a collection of links for those of you who are into astrology, tarot, plants, anything vaguely magical or witchcraft-related. As always, NB: Some of our links are affiliate coded, which sends a portion of your purchase price back to us at no extra cost to you. It’s one of a few ways we keep the hot pink mayhem going at SBTB HQ, so thank you in advance … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Sparkly Witchy Vibes
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HaBO: He’s a Spider Alien…Or Alien Spider
This HaBO was sent in by Nuria, who is looking for this alien romance: I’m trying to find a human-alien romance I read a few years ago. It starts from the alien’s POV but eventually alternates with the female protagonist. He’s a skilled hunter; she’s the only survivor of a crashed colony ship. Stuff I liked: where a lot of sci-fi romance tends to hand-wave the ‘sci,’ the world building and technology had a lot … Continue reading HaBO: He’s a Spider Alien…Or Alien Spider
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HaBO: She Married a Controlling Psychiatrist
This HaBO was sent in by Barney, who is looking for this romance. Major triggers for the description below for graphic abuse: I can’t remember the name of a book I read like 12 years ago… This is what I remember- The heroine marries a man who initially seems sweet, shy, timid, and intelligent — possibly a psychologist or psychiatrist. After marriage he becomes controlling and abusive. He uses a medical injection/drug that temporarily paralyzes … Continue reading HaBO: She Married a Controlling Psychiatrist
Kickass Women in History: Carlota and Fermina
The stories of rebellion by enslaved peoples has been largely erased or occluded from history, and when these stories are told, they usually center men. In Cuba, however, two women became legends because of the leadership roles they took in rebellion. Carlota and Fermina were decisive, brave, and brutal. Both women were kidnapped from the Yoruba Nation and given the last name ‘Lucumí’, a word which refers to Afro-Cubans of Yoruba descent. The Triunvirato sugar … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Carlota and Fermina
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HaBO: Tech Genius with a Speech Impediment
This HaBO was sent in by Meg, who wants to find this romance: It’s a recent book. Contemporary, possibly set in NYC or Boston. He’s a tech genius or businessman with a speech impediment that he feels makes him unlovable. She’s the charming barista/waitress he’s pining for. She’s injured in a hit and run (possibly?) or ill and he takes her to the hospital and says they’re either engaged or married. Help a bitch out, … Continue reading HaBO: Tech Genius with a Speech Impediment