This YA graphic novel is very sweet and perfect for fall. I’m not sure that much about it will stay with me, but it was a good use of a leisurely autumn lunch break. Mooncakes tells the story of Nova, a teen witch, and her childhood friend Tam, a werewolf, who is back in town after a several-year absence. Tam is trying to defeat a local demon who has possessed a horse (unlike most of … Continue reading Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu →
It’s nearly fall here in the northern hemisphere (though happy spring to y’all below the equator!). Leaves are turning, spices are pumpkining, candy is proliferating, and I can see holiday tinsel peeking at me from around the end of the aisle. Recently I received a request for “cozy fall romance” recommendations, and another for “creepy, scary romance” recs, and then a few for Halloween, witchy, ghostly, haunted, or spectral romances. Then there’s Thanksgiving, both American … Continue reading An Autumn Recommendation for All Your Seasonal Needs →
Welcome to SBTB’s Fall Week! We decided to dedicate a week of time to review books, give book recommendations, and talk about general autumn-loving things to help get everyone in the mood for this time of year. We hope you enjoy and find something new and fun to read! … Autumn is here, and it’s my favorite time of year. The weather is crisp enough for me to break out all the awesome things I’ve … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Stitching: Fall Patterns →
If the weather is turning colder where you are, and you’re thinking warm beverages and needlework sound like a perfect afternoon, come on over and sit with me. I have a round up of some adorable bookish and fall themed cross stitch patterns for us! Let’s start with autumn because cross stitch pattern creators are hilarious. At This Point, My Blood Type is Pumpkin Spice, LeXStitchDesigns, $4 PDF download The same store also has this … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice and Needles: Bookish Autumn Cross Stitch Patterns →
Fall is upon us, as is evident by the Pumpkin Spice Latte emerging from hibernation. It’s actually getting chilly here and leaves are starting to turn, which means it’s the perfect time to start on fall knitting. In this quarterly column I’ll be bringing you links to some of the coolest FREE knitting and crochet patterns I’ve found online that tie in with the season. For me, fall is all about scarves, cowls, arm-warmers, and … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Knitting →
