Welcome back to Links! Apologies if there are any errors. There is a cat in my lap who does not approve of me reaching over her head to type. No matter how many pet breaks or forehead kisses I give her. A friend and I watched The Thursday Murder Club Netflix adaptation this weekend. I thought it was okay if you hadn’t read the book. Otherwise, I’m a little eh on some of the changes they … Continue reading Links: Kickstarters, Sailor Moon, & More
In a recent bonus episode of the podcast (Join the SBTB Podcast Patreon!), I showed off my collection of Barbara Cartland puzzles to Sarah. That then led to a tangent about my curiosity and desire to accumulate more Barbara Cartland merchandise, of which there are some real winners. But first, puzzles! In the 80s, Waddingtons released four 555 piece puzzles of Barbara Cartland romance novel covers. I am currently in possession of three of them … Continue reading The Wild World of Barbara Cartland Merch
I’m back for my second installment on the video games that helped me survive nursing school without shooting my cortisol levels perpetually to the moon (that’s one of the primary stress hormones, if you are blessed enough to not need to know this information). In my first installment, I talked about sim games, which are my go-to for all-round stress relief. But I find that sometimes, when using a particular part of my brain a … Continue reading The Puzzle and Card Games That Got Me Through Nursing School
Devil in Spring was so delightful that I read it slowly because I had to take frequent squee breaks. I truly cannot sufficiently express how overjoyed this book made me. That said, I don’t think it will be everyone’s catnip, because the main character sometimes seems overly young and naïve, even given her character quirks (more on those later). Additionally, there is a huge gaping issue that I simply must address AT ONCE. Here’s the … Continue reading Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
