Originally posted to our Patreon My favourite gift giving tradition of the year is almost upon us. Jólabókaflóð, Iceland’s book giving tradition during the winter holidays, is a delightful custom I have happily embraced over the last 5 years. The gift of story is, I think, a true treasure, but this is also the gift … More 16 Book Recs for Jólabókaflóð
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our Patreon After gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goodness, and I are ready to share our reading list for 2026. And oh my! I am, as always, terribly excited for this year’s list. Our … More Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
Posted originally to our Patreon Sapphic September is a month long reading challenge started by two delightful humans, Landice and Lexi, on their social media. This charming read-a-thon hopes to inspire more readers to explore more Sapphic books. In bookish spaces, authors and publishers often discuss that Sapphic books simply do not sell as well … More Sapphic September: Steampunk Edition
Today, during our monthly book chat, I had the pleasure of welcoming some new Steampunk readers to the CommuniTea! What an absolute delight and a perfect reminder to share my favourite book recommendations for those new to the genre. These run the gamut of flavours from the cosy to the spooky and everything in between. … More 7 Book Recommendations for the New Steampunk Reader
Originally posted to our Patreon Last year, filled with hope for the future and bookish joy, I put together a very short list of book recommendations in honour of Juneteenth. This is a holiday I hold close to my heart and consider every year with introspection and reverence for the history. This year, my feelings … More Celebrating Juneteenth: Bookish Edition
Originally posted to our patreon This month for my Sip the Tea interview, I welcome me dear friend, Catherine Lundoff. I adore sitting down to chat books, art, and cats with Catherine and I know we are going to have an absolutely smashing time tomorrow. I originally got to know Catherine because we chose one of … More January Sip the Tea with special guest Catherine Lundoff
Posted originally to Patreon I originally created this list for Sapphic September on our Patreon; since today also happens to be International Lesbian Day, I decided to share these recommendations here. Sapphic September is a month long reading challenge started by two delightful humans, Landice and Lexi, on their social media. This charming read-a-thon hopes to … More 7 Sapphic Steampunk Book Recommendations
Saturday, September 28th, at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) Posted originally to Patreon I am thrilled to welcome this month’s special guests, Maz Maddox and Kirt Graves, to come Sip the Tea with me on Saturday, September 28th at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. Last year, dear Lady Junesquirrel introduced me to … More Sip the Tea with Special Guests Maz Maddox & Kirt Graves
Saturday, March 23rd, at 10 am Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) live on Facebook This weekend on Saturday, the 23rd at 10 am Pacific (Seattle/Tucson), I am hosting my monthly Sip the Tea chat with a truly marvelous special guest, Madeleine Holly-Rosing! I’ve had the pleasure of hosting Ms. Holly-Rosing as a guest author for our steampunk book … More Sip the Tea with Special Guest Madeleine Holly-Rosing
This was originally posted on our Patreon My dearest darlings! Jolabokaflod is coming up and of all the holiday traditions around Christmas time, this is one of my personal favourites. Certainly, I am a bit biased as I am a well-known avid reader so any excuse to share more books is a good excuse in … More 10 Books I am Gifting for Jolabokaflod
Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter 