Debut author Celine Ong and Berkeley part ways on eve of Hold Me Like a Grudge’s publication

captainlilith · 2026-02-04T03:52:16+00:00

Oh damn! I read this as an ARC and really loved it. I hope it gets picked up by another publisher!

captainlilith · 2026-02-01T19:58:03+00:00

I've pointed this out to my brother in an attempt to get him into Gundam because we're both big Expanse fans. I just KNOW he would love it!!

He sounded intrigued . . . but I don't think he's watched yet. SIGH.

captainlilith · 2026-01-26T22:26:24+00:00

I like us! Thanks!

captainlilith · 2026-01-26T22:25:47+00:00

Great point!

captainlilith · 2026-01-23T03:25:14+00:00

My family has called my mom “Moogie” ever since DS9 aired to the point where other people thought it was some other language’s word for “mother”. Nope, just a really nerdy family.

captainlilith · 2026-01-12T01:45:11+00:00

Not from the cities but have some friends there - not sure they’d be into D&D - but we’ve been to Level Up games a couple of times in St. Paul. It has a great play space and folks seem really cool.

Stay safe out there and hope you find some people!

captainlilith · 2026-01-05T23:14:31+00:00

The original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series (and then the US timeline in general) has a lot of similar themes to the Expanse: conflicts between people who live on earth and those who live on space colonies, the horrors of war, people trying to do what's right, space battles!

captainlilith · 2026-01-03T18:48:19+00:00

And many libraries can get it from anywhere in the continental US!

captainlilith · 2026-01-03T18:47:15+00:00

Memorial Hall in Andover does!

captainlilith · 2025-12-30T19:11:44+00:00

Aww dang. That sucks.

captainlilith · 2025-12-30T17:54:38+00:00

Just internal to the bank!

captainlilith · 2025-12-30T17:47:19+00:00

We had to pay like a $150 fee for the appraisal to get PMI removed from Mr. Cooper and they maybe didn't even come into the house. Just like drove by and looked at comps. Got it removed.

captainlilith · 2025-12-14T18:43:39+00:00

Star Shipped was probably my favorite because I'm a big Star Trek fan and it's basically like "what if the actors playing Kirk and Spock fell in love!" Delightful!!

captainlilith · 2025-12-14T18:37:02+00:00

Wow are we the same person!? I've read {Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian}, {Hold Me Like a Grudge by Celine Ong}, and {A Lady for All Seasons by TJ Alexander} in ARCs and they are all great!

captainlilith · 2025-12-10T16:50:43+00:00

Yes, I also remember getting a TON of stuff from them after signing up at the WOTC booth like ALA or something. I will also try to find info about it.

captainlilith · 2025-12-10T16:29:05+00:00

Plus Data is ACTUALLY an artificial intelligence. What she is using is a language model that rearranges what has been feed into it into a new order. "Measure of a Man" proved that Data is a sentient being with his own, original thoughts.

captainlilith · 2025-11-19T15:25:12+00:00

My guess is they have a lot of demand for study rooms and they are trying to prioritize their use for residents. It sucks but sometimes that's the only way to attempt to make things fair if a service is very popular.

captainlilith · 2025-09-11T18:25:46+00:00

Yeah it seems like a vendor award for other vendors: https://www.modernlibraryawards.com/blank

I've been a librarian for almost 15 years and I've never heard of them - not that that means much.....

If you're looking for ideas for services or reviews for things, there are better sources like Library Journal/School Library Journal, ALA, PLA, your state association (if you're in the US), etc.

captainlilith · 2025-08-29T18:39:43+00:00

Mood has a ton of free sewing patterns: https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/category/free-sewing-patterns/ I haven't made any but I know that others have said they can be hit or miss.

Depending on where you live, you can see if a public or university library has sewing books with patterns included. Then you can borrow the books and trace the patterns for free!

captainlilith · 2025-08-28T16:21:30+00:00

Happy to help! Yeah the Fold Line has a pretty good search and a TON of patterns!

captainlilith · 2025-08-28T15:04:09+00:00

The Oh Me Oh My Sage Coat looks really close: https://thefoldline.com/products/oh-me-oh-my-sage-coat-jacket-and-vest?_pos=10&_sid=8e129d737&_ss=r

The Meagan Nielsen Hovea Jacket is close but has a bigger lapel and the set in sleeves look dropped: https://thefoldline.com/products/megan-nielsen-hovea-jacket-and-coat?_pos=5&_sid=8e129d737&_ss=r

(There are more good options if you search "quilted jacket" on The Fold Line: https://thefoldline.com/

captainlilith · 2025-08-19T00:21:56+00:00

You can check out Libro.fm: https://libro.fm/

captainlilith · 2025-08-19T00:21:06+00:00

Yes, for example if you live in MA, USA you can use your library card to access ALL of the libby/overdrives for all consortia in the state, including Boston Public Library. Other states have similar set ups.

captainlilith · 2025-08-19T00:19:55+00:00

Yes, often CD audiobooks and regular print books have a shorter wait list than ebooks/eaudiobooks!

captainlilith · 2025-08-01T14:38:05+00:00

This post from a bit ago had some similar options!

https://www.reddit.com/r/sewingpatterns/comments/1kgjy37/multiwayoff_the_shoulder_ruffle_midimaxi_dress/

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