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Links: F1 Racing, Readathons, & More

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Welcome back! Last time I talked about making tiramisu. This time, I’m talking about lasagna. My partner had a dinner request, which they so rarely have, so I had to oblige. I’ve never made lasagna, but I’ve made plenty of other involved pasta dishes like stuffed shells. However, I was not expecting to make a hearty sauce from scratch. I did, though, and it was amazing. I used this recipe and I really don’t think they’re … Continue reading Links: F1 Racing, Readathons, & More

Links: Pumpkins, Games, & More

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It’s November! Now to gear up to eat my body weight in food. My partner and I were already planning out Thanksgiving menu and I think we just to make and eat a bunch of sides. The turkey honestly ranks pretty low when compared with things like stuffing, mashed potatoes, and sweet potato casserole. I wore my hot dog costume to the office today and it was a big hit! It was so delightfully silly … Continue reading Links: Pumpkins, Games, & More

Links: Mice, Mundane Halloween, & More

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We’ve made it to November! How are we all feeling? I started seeing Christmas stuff event before Halloween was even over. I’m not anti-Christmas necessarily (though I don’t love a holiday romance), but can one ding dang holiday finish before we start celebrating another?! Especially one that is nearly two months away. Okay, end rant. How did everyone’s Halloween go? My party plans were postponed, though my house was relatively peaceful. We don’t get many kids down … Continue reading Links: Mice, Mundane Halloween, & More

Links: Lee Pace, Fundraising, & More

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Hey there! Welcome back to Wednesday Links! This is our little cozy routine where we huddle around and talk about cool or interesting or funny things we’ve seen on the internet recently. If you’ve been keeping up with me, I had a tattoo appointment on Saturday. The artist did an amazing job on the stencil. It’s larger than I was expecting (not a bad thing!), though that meant we had to split it up. Just … Continue reading Links: Lee Pace, Fundraising, & More

Links: Ferrets, Kate Bush, & More

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Hi there! February is coming to an end. Are y’all ready? I know in New England, February tends to be the worst month for winter. It’s just icy and gross and I hate it. Also, I want to extend a big thank you to the Bitchery for interacting and being part of these Links posts every Wednesday. Sarah and I started this feature on a whim and it’s been really great to exchange cool internet … Continue reading Links: Ferrets, Kate Bush, & More

Hide Your Wallet

Book Beat: A Historical Mystery, Contemporary Romance, & More

Welcome to Book Beat! Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.

Links: Resolutions, Fiber Libraries, & More

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Welcome to Wednesday Links! I had to double (and triple) check that it was Wednesday, as Monday holidays always mess with my sense of time. SBTB hopes you all had a great Valentine’s Day, whether your date was with a partner or just yourself. Though I am in a relationship, I took myself to an afternoon showing of Birds of Prey. Seeing it a second time was still a joyful experience. … Sticking with your New … Continue reading Links: Resolutions, Fiber Libraries, & More

Links: Nature is Weird and a Wedding for the Ages

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Happy New Year! We have reached 2020. I’m not big on new year resolutions, but I’m adopting them in the most general way possible. read more books (obviously) form new connections and cultivate existing ones give myself permission to say no and recharge limit my social media time Feel free to drop some of your own goals for the year in the comments! … Did you know there’s such a thing as a “penis fish”? I … Continue reading Links: Nature is Weird and a Wedding for the Ages

Links: Hamsters, Costume Pr0n, & More

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For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s tomorrow. What?! How did that happen? SBTB hopes you’re able to celebrate with people who love and appreciate you, whether it’s family, friends, and/or your adorable pet. Enjoy your food comas! … Just in time for tomorrow, Frolic Media has a trio of romance novellas set during Thanksgiving. Why should Christmas get all the love? … If you’re a big ol’ nerd like I am and you were obsessed … Continue reading Links: Hamsters, Costume Pr0n, & More

Links: Adaptation News, Decluttering, & More

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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

Links: Book Clubs, National Parks, & Jane Austen

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Hey there! It’s links time! This is where we just post and talk about interesting things we’ve seen on the internet recently (or not so recently). I see this as a nice way to impose a break in the day, especially if the day isn’t going particularly well. … Love ambient noise? I do. I can’t work or read without something playing in the background, though it can’t be music. The National Parks Service has … Continue reading Links: Book Clubs, National Parks, & Jane Austen