Welcome to Friday, everybody!
Book News
This week I’ve been reading a discussion around female authors, particularly in SF&F — how they don’t get talked about as often as men, or reviewed as often. Cheryl Morgan blogs about the (lack of) teaching of women writers in school. If this makes you angry, you might be interested in Ian Sales’s round-up of SF novels that feature only female protagonists (lots more suggestions in the comments).
General Geekery and Science
Are you Team Gale or Team Peeta? How about Team Katniss?
The intersection of geekiness and crafting is a thing that fascinates me. Here, for example, are Mario Brothers quilts: http://www.themarysue.com/super-mario-bros-3-quilts/
Inspiration: Home Edition
If you’re looking for a hotel that makes you think of magic, check out these domythic getaways.
Did your grandmother own doilies? Mine did. Appreciating the needlework of our grandmothers (with photos of beautiful lacework).
Self-Care
Leo Babauta talks about breaking information addiction and other bad habits.
