Tag Archives: reading

Links: Upcoming Romance, Darcy, & More

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Happy Wednesday, y’all! Also, happy Pride! As a bi/pan woman, giving support and hugs (if you want them) to all my fellow queer folk this month especially. It’s been a rough 2022 for LGBTQ+ people and I hope this Pride can be as restorative and healing as it can be celebratory. Please know that you are valued, loved, and treasured. It also wouldn’t be a Links post if I didn’t complain about the New England … Continue reading Links: Upcoming Romance, Darcy, & More

Links: Horses, Self-Care, & More

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It’s Wednesday! The week is half over! Firstly, let me thank everyone for the “staying cool” suggestions in the last links. Super helpful and it seems like you all enjoyed the tips and tricks as well. I had a lovely day walking around a vintage market and then quickly relaxing in some shade with a beer and empanadas. It’s also Memorial Day weekend in the States. Do any of you have plans for the long … Continue reading Links: Horses, Self-Care, & More

Links: Masks, National Parks, & More

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Since I’m traveling, it’s hard to have a concept of time right now. Spending time with my family is like my very own torturous Groundhog Day. Hope you all are staying safe and comfortable, depending on whichever season you’re experiencing. Also…it’s July, which always feels like the longest month of the year. … If you’re in the market for new fashionable masks with fabric options, eShakti is now making them! They are a little backed … Continue reading Links: Masks, National Parks, & 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

Links: A Book Club, a Ballet, & an Excerpt

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Happy Wednesday! I have a healing tattoo of my cat in space and supposedly Boston is getting its first snow this week. I’m not ready and sincerely hope that doesn’t happen. If you’re in the Midwest, I know you already have snow and I’m deeply sorry. … The so-bad-it’s-good movie, Jupiter Ascending, is being remade as a ballet! You have my attention. And if you missed it, check out RHG and Carrie’s joint review of the … Continue reading Links: A Book Club, a Ballet, & an Excerpt

Guest Post: Hurricane Michael, Or What I Read During the Apocalypse

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This guest post comes from Crystal Anne With An E. Thank you, Crystal! Crystal is a frequent reader of the site, and basically a frequent reader. By day, she works for a university as an autism consultant, and by night she goes to Librarian School. She is a Hufflepuff. … Hello, folks. Currently I am sitting in a house smack in the middle of Panama City, Florida, which has a noticeable resemblance to a war … Continue reading Guest Post: Hurricane Michael, Or What I Read During the Apocalypse

Unlocking Library Coolness: Libby

I have been relying on my public library more and more lately, and I’ve discovered a number of very useful, very easy, and terribly addictive tools through my public library’s digital and in-person offerings that aren’t unique to my local system. So, since I have this here website, I’m going to tell you all about them! First up: Libby! Libby is the updated and very spiffy new version of the OverDrive app. You’ve likely seen OverDrive before – … Continue reading Unlocking Library Coolness: Libby

Tracking Your Reading Habits? Download This Terrific Spreadsheet.

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This year, Elyse and I have been tracking our reading using a very handy spreadsheet that was created and shared by Andrea in the comments of a recent podcast, Episode 275, about Reading Habits. First: Oh, my gosh, thank you, Andrea. I have a tasteful shrine to Andrea in my home, and it is very stylish and organized because this spreadsheet has rocked my world. As we’ve used it, Elyse and I have made a few additions, and because … Continue reading Tracking Your Reading Habits? Download This Terrific Spreadsheet.

SBTB Goodreads Quarterly Challenges!

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Did you know we have a Goodreads group? Because we totally do! It’s a rather relaxed place where we can talk about favorite series and tropes, gripe about reading slumps, and give each other recommendations. After the great success of the Ripped Bodice Summer Bingo challenge, members of our Goodreads group wanting to keep the challenges going. I put together two challenges in which users can participate that span form October 1 to December 31. … Continue reading SBTB Goodreads Quarterly Challenges!

Links: Bingo, Seven Seconds, & Ballet

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It’s Wednesday! How is everyone doing? Ready for the weekend yet? I definitely am, mainly because I’m enjoying a pretty good book right now and I want to dedicate my weekend to that. But in the meantime, here are some links! … As if you needed more of a reason to ruin your book budget, we’re happy to make this list great book blogs: Just reached The End on an awesome love story, and ready … Continue reading Links: Bingo, Seven Seconds, & Ballet