Welcome back! Summer is hitting New England; we keep getting a couple heat spikes a week. Normally, we don’t hit the 80s or 90s into well into July and August. However, I did have my first hot dog of the summer season and it was wonderful. No notes! I foresee more in my future. We also dropped our latest SBTB Summer Romance Bingo card. Will you be participating? … Giving a shoutout to Reciprocard, which … Continue reading Links: Library Cards, BFFs, & More
Happy Wednesday! Thank you to Sarah for the lovely wedding post and for all the sweet comments and advice. We had a lovely evening, drinking champagne and eating cheesecake in bed while we watched National Treasure. In other news, our youngest cat, Fig Newton, just turned two and has become a monster. She wants attention in the middle of a Zoom meeting. She wants to eat trash. She wants to use your chest as a springboard … Continue reading Links: Harlequin Nonsense, Interiors, & More
Happy Wednesday! I’m hungry! We’ve been doing a lot of cooking lately, but our yummy leftovers never seem to last long. My partner works from home, so they are usually his lunches. I think we have to start doubling up on recipes. We recently made this white chili and it was so good. My partner couldn’t find green chiles and we used chipotle chiles in adobo instead. Definitely recommend the change if you want a … Continue reading Links: Podcasts, Black History, & More
Welcome back! How have we all done with the snowfall? We got about two feet and my partner broke our shovel trying to break up some ice. And of course, all the local places are sold out of shovels. Fingers crossed our online order arrives before the next snow forecast. Also, I finally read by first Cate C. Wells. Katie, who participated in the After Dark quarterly recs, gave me some suggestions on where to … Continue reading Links: Nail Polish, Owls, & More
Welcome back! Did I mention last week that I have the flu? We’re about ten days in and I’m just starting to feel like a human again. Still super fatigued and my own mucus is trying to kill me, but it’s an improvement to the cold sweats and shivering. I missed my flu shot this year and NEVER AGAIN! Get your seasonal shots, if you’re able! Has anyone else been laid low with sickness already in … Continue reading Links: Julia Quinn, Holiday Recipes, & More
Update: January 13 The JQ Editions Kickstarter page has arrived, and there are pictures of the first three books. The Last Lady B by Eloisa James An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase There are custom covers, spredges (drink!), plus endpaper illustrations for each book: You can see the end paper illustrations and detailed images of the spredges (cheers!) at Kickstarter. The campaign hasn’t launched yet, but you can follow to … Continue reading Updated – Julia Quinn Launches JQ Editions, Kickstarter Subscription of Special Edition Historical Romances
Welcome back! We’ve made it to Wednesday. Congratulations! I have personal training on Wednesdays, so most of my day is a sense of dread up until my appointment. However, I’m always glad I went when the session is done. Even if my trainer kicks my ass. I’ve been attending sessions since July and I think I just need to come to terms that I will never be a gym person. Are any of you the … Continue reading Links: Goodnight Moon, Glamor Shots, & More
Welcome back to Links! We’re about a month out from Thanksgiving and I’m slowly working on my share of the menu. For the past couple years, we’ve done an “all sides” Thanksgiving, because I don’t want to bother with a turkey. It’s just two of us and even a breast would probably be too much. I also think sides are the best part of the holiday anyway. My partner is usually in charge of the … Continue reading Links: Birding, a New Romance Bookstore, & More
Welcome back! (WingedNike, if you’re reading this, it’s officially Wednesday and you haven’t missed the post!) Life is life-ing. However, I’m grateful for reconnecting with friends lately. Lots of social activities on my calendar, and though I may grumble and gripe about having to leave the house, I haven’t regretted it yet. We did a Costco run last weekend, and I love finding new things to try. I get so excited to stock my fridge! … Continue reading Links: Romance Kickstarters, Adaptation News, & More
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! It doesn’t feel like a Wednesday and time seems to be going painfully slow this week. Last night, I had a bridal dress consultation with Alysia Cole, a bridal stylist I found on Instagram. It was a wonderful half hour call and I’m eager to see her suggestions on where to shop locally and what designers might work for the style I envision. I’m especially prioritizing dresses that allow me to … Continue reading Links: Cozy Fiction, Trading Cards, & More
Welcome back to Links! Thank you all for the well wishes last week. Engaged life has been great and I’m still basking in the bliss of celebrating with my person. I was also able to usher in the fall season with my first batch of chili! We have a family recipe (it’s nothing fancy) and it really hit the spot, complete with some crusty bread for dunking. Do any of you have a favorite seasonal … Continue reading Links; Fashion, Cat Cafes, & More
