Happy Wednesday! First, if any of you are in the Texas area, we hope you’re being as safe as you can be and staying warm. I have a few friends out in Austin and I’ve been checking in on them and peeking at their Instagram stories to make sure they’re doing all right. Valentine’s Day was Sunday and I hope you did something kind for yourself. I ate dumplings and had wine! One more week … Continue reading Links: Gymnasts, Bridgerton, & More
When Redheadedgirl sent me a link to You Will Know Me, a thriller featuring a young gymnast, I was like OMG GIVE IT TO ME NOW. We’ve both been watching a lot of Olympics gymnastics (although I’m a four-year-fan, she’s a die hard), so it fit in perfectly with our summer activities. Unfortunately it was a book that worked a lot better for me then her. You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott is a … Continue reading You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott
Though I haven’t been following the Olympics closely, I figured I should read something that aligns with current events. Besides, I really loved the cover of Blind Landing, and a romance between gymnasts opens up all sorts of possibilities for creative sexytimes. Natalia and Spencer both reside at the same training facility. Nat is hoping to qualify at the Olympic trials and go on to fulfill her dream of earning a medal. Spencer used to … Continue reading Blind Landing by Carrie Aarons
As I write this review, the US Women’s Olympic team in gymnastics was just selected, and this is the sport I love more than all others (yes, more than polo). I watch it whenever I can, and I yell as loud as anyone at the absurd crapfire that is NBC’s coverage (SHUT UP AL TRAUTWIG NEVER SPEAK AGAIN) (EVER). Now, those of us who watched gymnastic before 2006, or know our gymnastics history, know about … Continue reading The End of the Perfect 10 by Dvora Meyers
