I love knitting socks. Sock yarn is fun and beautifully colored, and socks knit up quickly making them a satisfying project. October is Socktober according to knitters and you can follow the hashtag #socktober on social media to see the cool projects people are working on. Need some inspiration? Hang on to your wallet. This post is gonna get spendy. If, like me, you enjoy Spooky Season, there are some awesome spooky sock patterns that … Continue reading Happy Socktober!
If you’re an American or based in the U.S., you’re all probably immersed in election day hell. Normally, I post around five links, but I figured I’d include a little extra today. Some are left over from Halloween festivities, but we want to give you a bright spot in your day. … Here is a great list of niche animal situations to Google: Suggestions for soothing images to google: birds being weighed pic.twitter.com/gycXiLbRwH — Serenity … Continue reading Links: Jumbo Edition!
It’s Wednesday! Heck yeah! We are just barreling toward election day and while I feel like this election cycle has lasted 84 years, I’m both terrified and relieved it will be over soon. And let this serve as a reminder to VOTE if you haven’t already. (Also, vote in local elections when you can!) … If you’ve enjoyed books by Simone St. James, she has some recommendations for you on where you can get more haunted … Continue reading Links: Scary Places, Paper Dolls, & More
Today is October 30th and the closest we can get to Halloween without Links actually being on Halloween. I have a shift at the bookstore today and tomorrow and we have Halloween events for both. If you’re curious about my costumes, today is a Hargas cult/commune member from the movie Midsommar (highly recommend!) and tomorrow is a Crystal Lake camp counselor. I’m still waiting on my flower crown to arrive for the former, but I have a backup … Continue reading Links: Just Spooky Stuff
It’s Links time! I’m excited about all of these things below and I hope you will be too once you see them. If you had a long weekend because of Labor Day, I hope the weather held out and you have some great plans. For those in the ever-changing path of Hurricane Dorian, stay safe! … As someone who goes to therapy on a weekly basis, I loved TeenVogue‘s collection of therapy advice from fifty people. … Continue reading Links: Barbie, Environmentalism, & More
It’s Halloween, witches! We bet your costumes are great. Enjoy some spooky movies. Munch on some candy. Party responsibly. If you’re not celebrating in any way, shape, or form, we still hope you have some goodies to snack on for the night. … Prefer to start a series once all the books are out? Frolic Media has a swell list of paranormal romance series for binging! What other finished PNR series would you recommend? … … Continue reading Links: Getting in the Spooky Spirit
For the month of October, I thought it would be fun to review some unusual tarot decks. I’ve been using tarot on and off for years and am just now moving into doing it professionally. I like tarot because a skeptic like myself can get just as much insight from the cards as the most devout believer in the supernatural. The images are drawn in such a way that they work like ink blots, allowing … Continue reading A Survey of Unique Tarot Decks
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! … Amanda: Fall pairings! Let’s talk about our favorite fall things and what books would make the perfect complement. Sarah: I just ordered a big ol’ … Continue reading Reading Recs for Your Favorite Fall Flavors
We’ve officially entered November and I had a nightmare last night that it already started snowing. Hope everyone is curling up with some good books during the colder temperatures! … Author Sonali Dev is at NPR Books, recommending Diwali romances with Indian characters: If you’re wondering why holiday lights have already gone up in some of the homes in your neighborhood, the answer is probably Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. Like all holidays, it’s … Continue reading Links: Diwali Romance Recs, Judith McNaught, & More
While poking around Kitterly, Elyse found this super-cute and October-appropriate spider cowl pattern! And since we have a lovely community of knitters, she’s going to give away one of these kits to one lucky winner! Kit info: – Includes pattern and yarn (needles not included). – Finished cowl measures 28″ circumference and 8.5″ tall. – Difficulty level is advanced beginner. Need to know how to work in the round. – Yarn colors come in orange, tan, … Continue reading Giveaway: Kitterly Spider Cowl Pattern
