Afternoon Tea (7/2/19)

Why Are the Democrats’ Bad Men Refusing to Step Down?

No Drips, No Drops: A City Of 10 Million Is Running Out Of Water

“Everyone uses Ravelry”: why a popular knitting website’s anti-Trump stance is so significant

Interesting commentary on the industry here: Netflix canceled One Day at a Time. Then a traditional TV network resurrected it.

Australian Gothic Literature

Morning Coffee (6/23/19)

Trump postpones ICE’s planned deportation raids in 10 big cities

What I Saw at the Dilley, Texas, Immigrant Detention Center

Bolton Warns Iran Not to ‘Mistake U.S. Prudence and Discretion for Weakness’

READ: Hannity, Manafort messages released by judge

Wow, good for Ravelry: New Policy: Do Not Post In Support of Trump or his Administration

How A Baby Caused A Revolutionary Change In Pakistan

Three Democrats Have A Big Built-In Advantage in New Hampshire

Vaccine Injury Claims Are Few and Far Between

Soaring Temperatures Speed Up Spring Thaw on Greenland’s Ice Sheet

Uh: Thousands petition Netflix to cancel Amazon Prime's Good Omens

Afternoon Tea (6/10/19)

This is great reporting: Scott Warren Worked to Prevent Migrant Deaths in the Arizona Desert. The Government Wants Him in Prison.

A Ship of Jewish Refugees Was Refused U.S. Landing in 1939. This Was Their Fate

Inside The World Of Gillistans, Kirsten Gillibrand’s Biggest Fans

What Anne of Green Gables Taught Me about Grief

So neat: ‘Knitting Is Coding’ and Yarn Is Programmable in This Physics Lab

Afternoon Tea (6/7/19)

This is fascinating: The Revered Crocodiles of This Island Nation Have Suddenly Started Killing People

Whoa: Phyllis Latour Doyle: The Forgotten Spy Whose Knitting Helped Pave the Way for D-Day

From the Greeks to Instagram: The Secret History of the Flower Crown

Writing My Way Out of the Closet: A Guest Post by These Witches Don’t Burn Author Isabel Sterling

I've never clicked a link so quickly: An Hour-by-Hour Roadmap to Your Most Productive Day Ever

Morning Coffee (5/19/19)

Yay!! Senate Committee Backs Independent Redistricting Commission in N.H.

Appeals court finds Trump administration’s move to end DACA ‘arbitrary and capricious’

Elizabeth Warren Deserves Your Undivided Attention

Abortion in America, explained in 10 facts

Awesome: Borough mayor is knitting to prove men speak too much at meetings

Despite Measles Warnings, Anti-Vaccine Rally Draws Hundreds of Ultra-Orthodox Jews

How many Cuban troops are there in Venezuela? The U.S. says over 20,000. Cuba says zero.

Books a Target of New China Tariffs

This sounds not great! ‘Extraordinary thinning’ of ice sheets revealed deep inside Antarctica

Fatal Stabbing on Appalachian Trail Is Uncovered Thanks to GPS and a Dog

Afternoon Tea (3/13/19)

Physicists are decoding math-y secrets of knitting to make bespoke materials

Raheem Sterling Has Had Enough

The Cold Case Factory

The Modern Trap of Turning Hobbies Into Hustles

Reading Recommendations: Latinx Young Adult Novels for Your 2019 TBR List

Afternoon Tea (2/26/19)

THIS IS FASCINATING: Have Dark Forces Been Messing With the Cosmos?

The knitting community is reckoning with racism

Why is Young Adult fiction still so afraid of gay sex?

The curse of the Twitter reply guy

I'm so excited for Queen's Shadow: A Guide to the Royal Handmaidens of Naboo

Morning Coffee (11/2/18)

FRIDAY HAPPY LINKS!

Oh gosh, look at this Get Out the Vote letter from JFK to Madeleine L'Engle.

!!! 'Penny Dreadful' Revived at Showtime

This is great: Tokyo 2020 Medal Project To Turn Scrap Metal Into Precious Olympic, Paralympic Medals

Watching Jenny retweet all these was great: 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' Costumes Make Jenny Han Cry — In A Good Way

I love them: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen will host 'legendary' Christmas special

! Harrods, Now Available at Williams Sonoma

I did not expect to read about a Thomas & Friends and the United Nations collaboration.

YAY: Lionsgate Boards Helen Hoang Romance ‘The Kiss Quotient’ From Pilgrim Media Group — AFM

Ben & Jerry's Just Released an Anti-Trump Ice Cream Flavor

10 of the Best Bookish Knitting Patterns

Morning Coffee (9/21/18)

Time for Friday happy links!

!!!! Veronica Mars reboot officially happening: New details released

Oh hey, free Alisha Rai story.

Here's when all 36 new Hallmark Christmas movies will debut

And in other Christmas movie news: Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding to Star in 'Last Christmas' (written by Emma Thompson!)

Important information: How to Make Homemade Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwiches

I don't need an eye shadow palette but I very much want this gingerbread one.

Behold, a Massive Knit Map of the Cosmos

10 Famous Authors and Their Cats

The Best Scotch Cocktails To Drink Your Way Into Fall

Here are Some VERY Important (And VERY Beautiful) Photos of Harry Styles Hanging with Baby Animals

Panera Now Has A Make-Your-Own Mac And Cheese Bar

Morning Coffee (9/14/18)

Time for Friday happy links!

!!! Sony Pictures Television Sets First Look Deal with Ripped Bodice Bookstore Owners

The 2018 National Book Awards Longlist: Nonfiction

This whole story is amazing: 'So shocked': customer wins bookshop in raffle

About time!! Hallmark Casts First Christmas Movies With Black Leads: Christina Milian, Jerrika Hinton Star

Ooh, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina teaser!

Netflix Lands Jennifer Aniston Dramedy 'Dumplin''

Missing dress owned by Queen Alexandra found in attic

Very cute: Cath Kidston Enchants With a New Disney Collection Inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Just in time for holiday gifting: Duchess of Sussex’s dog, Guy gets children’s book

I barely wear hats but this is very compelling: 5 Reasons You Need the 21-Color Slouch Hat

Morning Coffee (4/13/18)

HEY IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY. Let's take a break for some happy links!

ICYMI, important ice cream news: FRIENDLY'S HAS CHIPWICHES NOW

This from the Fug Girls is hilarious and also made me tear up: This Is The Rehearsal Dinner Toast Meghan Markle Deserves

Ooh: Buffy the Vampire Slayer getting new book series from Simon Pulse (by Kiersten White!)

Here Are Images of the First Stellar Remnant Found Beyond the Milky Way

Here's a great thread of famous people modeling for knitting patterns.

The 7 Things We Know About Starbucks’ Most Secretive Store

‘Mercury 13’ Trailer: Learn About The Hidden Women Of NASA’s Mercury Project

These Wonder Woman Makeup Brushes Are Fierce

Sarah Rees Brennan on Georgette Heyer makes me need to go read some Georgette Heyer.

Neat: Strand Book Store Is Hosting An Exhibit On Notable Book Covers Of The Last Decade With Penguin Random House

I am obsessed with this Truly Devious photoset.

Morning Coffee (3/9/18)

Time for some happy Friday links! Just a reminder: If you enjoy these or my other posts, please consider supporting me on Patreon. For as little as $1 a month you can help make sure I can invest the not inconsiderable time required to compile links.

Oooh! Obama in Talks to Provide Shows for Netflix

Eee, cover and excerpt for Holly Black's next book The Wicked King!

Hey knitters, here's the official pattern for Nakia's infinity scarf from Black Panther.

Here's the 2018 longlist for the Women's Prize for Fiction.

Look at this Wrinkle in Time jewelry! I'm sure I'll buy something and am agonizing over what; I'm going to make myself wait until after I see the movie in case that makes a particular design speak to me in a way I might not expect.

Elsewhere in niche jewelry I'm sure I'll buy: LOOK AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM'S ENAMEL PINS.

'Suits' Spinoff With Gina Torres Lands USA Network Series Pickup I'm excited to see her lead a show!

Everyone Has A Book Genre That Matches Their Personality — Here's Yours (This quiz told me I was a mystery novel, so obviously it is correct and accurate in all ways.)

The Original 'My Little Pony' Toys are Back and Making Your Childhood Dreams Come True (I sold mine in a yard sale and VERY MUCH REGRETTED IT.)

Whoa: This Glass-bottom Pool in Honolulu Has the Most Breathtaking Views

Morning Coffee (2/16/18)

PHEW, we made it to Friday. Time for some happy links.

ICYMI, yesterday's Oscar Project posts: LOU and Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Love this: Finnish team knits together at Winter Olympics

Get Out is returning to theaters for free on President's Day

On the Come Up: Angie Thomas unveils the striking cover for her next book

!! Muppet Babies: Renee Elise Goldsberry Sings Reboot's Theme Song

Canadian ice carver creates magical Harry Potter scene in front yard

New Little Women trailer!

The Fug Girls have compiled a post of great black watch tartan items and it's VERY DANGEROUS.

Oooh, this classic Bach movie is returning to theaters.

14 Nail Polish Colors You'll Be Wearing All Spring

This is very pretty and soothing: Thank God, It’s Time For Oscar de la Renta

Morning Coffee (1/19/18)

We survived the week! Time for some happy Friday links.

Oh interesting! Elena Ferrante to become Guardian Weekend's new columnist

I AM EXCITED ABOUT THIS: Harry Potter Role-Playing Game Trailer, New Details Released

This is amazing: See an Entire Northern Ireland Village Knitted Out of Wool

!! Meet Phelps the swimming hedgehog from Alness

Whoa: This Futuristic Suitcase Will Automatically Follow Its Owner Through the Airport

How Do You Keep an Elephant Warm? Knit a Giant Blanket

It's a WEDDING CAKE made out of CHEESE.

Speaking of, I am happy to support this important effort: New Campaign To Appreciate Imported Cheese

This Map Shows Every Adorably Named Salt Truck in Scotland

This sounds like what I need to get through my Friday: The New Croissant At Starbucks Tastes Like An Everything Bagel

Morning Coffee (11/3/17)

Time for some happy Friday links.

New Taylor!!

Tom Hughes is making a spy movie with Judi Dench and I'm into everything about this.

Your Friday probably needs a Channing Tatum dance break. (I just finally saw Magic Mike XXL so I am particularly into Channing Tatum dance breaks right now.)

In other late night TV news, Kelly Clarkson sang "Since U Been Gone" backwards and it's amazing.

Aw: NICU Nurse Spends Months Knitting Adorable Halloween Costumes for Preemies

I assume you saw Justin Trudeau as Superman but just in case.

I loved the book so I'm so excited for this! Love, Simon: Your first look at 2018's major studio gay teen romance

Reddit's crowdsourced playlist of beautiful songs is a thing that is not on fire and will not hurt you

!! We went to the McDonald's owned by the Queen — and it's one of the poshest we've ever seen

I think we all need some Cute Pets on Bookstagram.

Afternoon Tea (8/1/17)

In Ancient Rome, Citrus Fruits Were Status Symbols

When Girls Studied Planets And The Skies Had No Limits

Solving the 55-Year-Old Mystery of the White Box That Fell From the Sky

Oooh: Infographic: The Most Iconic Book Set in Each Country in the World

The Wool Brigades of World War I, When Knitting Was a Patriotic Duty

Afternoon Tea (6/6/17)

The Wartime Spies Who Used Knitting as an Espionage Tool

How Cold Brew Changed the Coffee Business

Unsealed 75 years after the Battle of Midway: New details of an alarming WWII press leak

Premier League Proving Grounds

When Nova Scotia Almost Joined the American Revolution

Morning Coffee (3/31/17)

WHAT A WEEK. Time for some Friday happy links!

!!! I want to go to this: Inside the Mesmerizing World of Miniatures Coming to New York City

Wow, this is quite the concentration of people I like in one movie.

The Folger Shakespeare Library Will Lend Chilly Readers a Handmade Shawl

Well this is just DELIGHTFUL: Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, Wildly Close

In case you were concerned: Bo and Sunny Obama Are Just As Cute As Ever

HUH: Prosecco-Flavored Nail Polish Now Exists

Let's All Watch a Young Mary Berry Work Her Soothing, Sensible Magic in the 1970s. YES, LET'S.

Ooh: See the World’s Largest Collection of Fluorescent Rocks

I want all the candles.

5 fantastic Beauty and the Beast adaptations that go beyond Disney

Whoa, look at these 90s snack-themed doughnuts.

Let's make some spring pasta.

Morning Coffee (3/10/17)

Time for our weekly break for some Friday happy links.

Some good news to start your weekend: A Self-Assured Swedish Cat Just Came Home After Nine Years Away

Maybe your weekend also needs wine and cake pairings.

Your weekend DEFINITELY needs dudes in suits.

Also at Go Fug Yourself: I want everything in the Brooks Brothers Fall/Winter collection, which I'm sure comes as a GIGANTIC SHOCK.

Can You Name The Best-Selling Book Title From The Visual Riddle? (I got 16/17 and I'm pretty mad about that last one.)

Ooh! Found: A Miniature Working Model of the National Archives Vault

I love dioramas! Let's go see them all.

Oreo drones!!

The world's largest knitted mitten! I love Sweden.

Whoa: If You Haven't Tried the New Starbucks Cookie Butter Bar, You Haven't Lived Your Best Life

The Original Hidden Picture Artists Were Dutch Masters

I'm skeptical of wine-infused coffee but I'd probably TRY it.

Morning Coffee (1/27/17)

I can't believe it's only been a week. Ready for some Friday happy links?

Rick Steves, Civil Liberties Hero

Pretty sure many of us need this this week: I Stand With This Pic of Joshua Jackson

The Magicians, Syfy's whimsical drama, is 2017's answer to Buffy the Vampire Slayer

I finally watched the first episode of The Young Pope, which is somehow a real TV show, and you probably want to be reading Nicole Cliffe's recaps.

I'm also quite enjoying Taboo, and the British Library has an interesting related post about the East India Company headquarters.

Hero dictionary Merriam-Webster is exploring knitting terminology here and here.

Ooh, 28 Bookish Mugs for Readers. (I have so many mugs. I do not possibly need more. I want ALL THE MUGS.)

Whoa: This Ice Festival in China Is a Rainbow-colored Dream

Useful! How to Pack a Carry-On

Let's make Anglo-Saxon bread.

What Romance Fiction Can Accomplish

How the Victorian Fern-Hunting Craze Led To Adventure, Romance, and Crime