Recently I devoured a book, and when I mentioned it, Shana squeed right back at me. So, enjoy our absolute squee-party about this book! Sarah: Shana, I just tore through Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade. Devoured the whole book in less than a day. Oh my gosh, there is so much to love about this book. The Pining. Top-shelf pine forest full of pining. For six years they live on that island for months and … Continue reading Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade
Unhappy with how Brienne’s story arc ended on Game of Thrones? Yeah, we were too! And of course, spoilers for the below post and rec request. Thanks Sharon for sending this one in: Do you know of any books where the heroine is like Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones? A warrior woman, somewhat masculine, brave and honorable…but awkwardly in love with someone she doesn’t think she has a chance with or has a conflict … Continue reading The Rec League: Brienne of Tarth
Welcome to May! Can you believe it? We are officially five months into 2019. BookLover’s Con is this month. Are any of you attending? If so, the SBTB team hopes to see you there. I’m excited to see how the first year of BLCon goes and I’m even more excited to be in New Orleans. … Did you know May is National Masturbation Month? Join Bawdy Bookworms for a themed bingo contest, complete with prizes! … Continue reading Links: Adaptation News, Decluttering, & More
Yarn is coming. It’s time for another knitting pattern inspired by the badass women of Game of Thrones. This time it’s Ygritte, the Wildling Jon Snow meets beyond the wall. After all the violence and awful that’s been on Game of Thrones of late, we definitely need something fuzzy and soothing, right? Oh, yes, all the fuzzy and soothing, for everyone. Of course, Ygritte wouldn’t actually have time to knit herself because she’s busy doing stuff … Continue reading Knitting Pattern: Ygritte Cowl/Necklace
I’ve been binge-watching Game of Thrones with my husband, and of course when you binge-watch you get a lot of knitting done. I’ve been making cowls inspired by the badass women of Westeros and the awesome colorways of Malabrigo. This is the Yara Cowl, inspired by Yara Greyjoy (Asha Greyjoy in the books). Yara hails from the Iron Islands where salt, iron and bad-assery are the name of the game. Of course, Yara wouldn’t actually … Continue reading Knitting Pattern: The Yara Cowl
