#t: imogen & benjamin

[deepinthedarkworld]

Imogen very much enjoyed hearing the words coming from his lips. How could she not when he was feeding her ego? Lips moved from his, down to his neck as she latched onto his skin. Sucking, biting, licking. Marking. For the night, he was hers. A whimper slipped past her lips, against his skin, as he tugged at her hair. Hips rolling on top of him, feeling him enter her again and again. "Keep talking." His words spurring her on. Getting her closer to her own climax. Letting go of his neck, the brunette admired the mark on him. "So fucking perfect." The words a mumble on her lips. Resting her forhead against his, Imogen sped up just a little, the force a little stronger. "Fill me up, handsome."

wave  of  goosebumps  are  brought  back  to  the  surface  of  male’s  skin  as  contact  registers  between  them  ,  a  need  to  pleasure  woman  at  an  ultimate  high  .  ‘  way  better  ,  baby  .  if  not  .  .  we’ll  need  another  movie  ,  ’  utmost  teasing  and  quite  suggestive  with  his  words  as  he  could  maintain  his  grasp  on  her  for  hours  to  come  .  doesn’t  have  to  wait  too  long  as  lips  are  occupied  on  her’s  before  pulling  away  for  a  second  ,  letting  tongue  catch  onto  various  parts  of  her  neck  and  breasts  before  returning  back  .  ‘  fuck  .  .  ’  sure  to  keep  himself  steady  while  femme  works  her  magic  ,  pleasure  immediately  skyrocketing  as  bodies  collide  against  each  others  ,  allowing  moans  of  his  own  to  fill  the  atmosphere  between  them  .  looks  down  at  the  sight  ,  watching  his  length  slide  in  and  back  out  as  hand  reaches  to  tug  on  a handful  of  her  hair  to  allow  woman  to  take  entirety  of  him  .  ‘  you’re  a  fucking  pro  ,  babygirl  .  ’

[pupsmailbox]

SURREALISM ID PACK

NAMES︰ abigail. abyss. abyssa. achey. adam. adelaide. adeline. agatha. agnes. albert. alexander. alfred. alice. amelia. angel. annabelle. apparition. arch. archie. arthur. atticus. augustus. beatrice. beetle. benedict. benjamin. birdee. bliss. bubbles. bug. bugby. buggy. bunny. cain. calvin. cardee. catherine. cecilia. celeste. chaos. charlotte. chev. chevrotain. chimera. clara. clementine. cloudi. cloudy. compass. crow. dahlia. daisy. daphne. daze. decay. deja. delusion. dorothy. doubt. dove. dream. dreamy. drift. echo. eleanor. elizabeth. emily. enigma. erebos. erebus. ernest. error. eve. evelyn. exite. eyes. fading. fady. faid. faint. fawnly. felicity. felix. fish. fisshu. flaw. flower. forky. foxy. frog. froge. froggy. frost. frosty. ghost. ghosty. gideon. gin. ginnungagap. glitch. glitchy. graham. gray. grey. hare. harriet. hattie. haunt. haven. hazel. heartbeat. heartbreak. henry. hoarfrost. hollow. howl. hugo. icey. illusielle. illusion. imogen. infinesse. infinitie. ink. iris. ivy. jane. juliet. juno. jupiter. kai. key. khali. khaos. khora. kit. larkling. lichen. lichy. lilith. lily. liminal. link. locket. love. lucy. lulu. luminal. luna. mabel. margaret. mars. matilda. matrix. meadow. meddy. mercury. mirage. mirror. misty. mo. mold. moon. moss. mossy. moth. mothy. mug. murmur. mush. mushy. mysterie. nada. nameless. nemo. neptune. night. nightmare. nihil. nobody. noir. noire. noiresse. noirette. nostal. nostalgesse. nostalgette. nothing. nox. null. nyx. oblivionne. obscuritie. obsidian. oceana. ocina. ocula. odditie. oddling. olive. oliver. olivia. ombra. orion. pale. penelope. phantom. phoebe. phone. pin. pluto. poppy. portal. post. pulse. pup. rain. rainy. rippel. ripple. rose. salem. saturn. scythe. scythette. serene. shadow. shivver. shroom. shrum. silver. sky. smile. snak. snake. snek. snowy. socket. sombra. sophie. sparrow. spook. spookie. spooks. spooky. spoon. spotty. sprite. stacy. static. stitch. storm. stormy. stream. sugar. sunny. teeth. telle. theodore. thread. thunder. thunderly. ticket. tide. tooth. tripp. twilight. unknown. vac. vacancy. vacuify. vazio. vega. velvet. venus. victoria. vinyl. vivian. void. vortex. walter. worry. wraith. wren. yearn. zero. zeta.

PRONOUNS︰ ?/?. ?t/?t. [redacted]/[redacted]. _/_. abandon/abandon. ap/ap. backroom/backroom. being/being. bizarre/bizarre. blank/blank. blur/blur. clock/clock. cloud/cloud. cold/cold. creature/creature. creep/creep. dark/dark. daze/daze. deja/vu. deranged/deranged. dim/dim. dream/dream. echo/echo. eerie/eerie. em/empty. empty/empt. empty/empty. end/end. entity/entity. error/error. eye/eye. familiar/familiar. film/film. flower/flower. fog/fog. forget/forget. fru/fru. ghost/ghost. glitch/glitch. h?/h?m. hollow/hollow. hx/hxm. hy/hym. illusion/illusion. ina/ina. infinite/infinite. ink/ink. jpeg/jpeg. key/key. lim/lim. lim/liminal. liminal/liminal. lost/lost. lurk/lurk. mist/mist. moss/moss. mush/mush. mush/shroom. mystery/mystery. night/night. no/exit. no/non. noir/noir. nos/nos. nostal/nostalgia. nostalgia/nostalgia. not/nothing. nothing/nothing. nox/nox. null/null. obsidian/obsidian. odd/odd. one/one. penumbra/penumbra. phantom/phantom. pitch/pitch. pop/pop. rem/ember. scythe/scythe. sh?/h?r. sha/shadow. shade/shade. shadow/shadow. shrooms/shroom. shx/hxr. shy/hyr. silhouette/silhouette. space/space. spiral/spiral. stat/stat. stat/static/static. static/static. stone/stone. strange/strange. surreal/surreal. tele/vision. th?y/th?m. that/thatthing. thing/thing. thon/thon. thxy/thxm. thy/thym. tooth/tooth. tv/tv. twilight/twilight. un/canny. uncanny/uncanny. vae/vaer. vast/vast. venta/venta. voi/voi. voi/void. void/void. vor/tex. watcher/watcher. weird/weird. where?/where?. winde/winde. x/x. yellow/yellow. ⚫. ⚫️. ❓. ❔. 🌀. 🌑. 🌚. 🌫️. 🏚️. 👁️. 💭. 🕳️. 🗝️. 🚪.

SIMILAR LISTS I HAVE︰ 1 2 3 4 ⭐

[koisplosion]

Sebastian id pack !

Names:

August, Alexander, Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexandro, Alex, Alexis, Alexia, Aiden / Ayden, Auden, Ashton, Asher.

Benjamin, Bastion / Bastien / Bastian, Bastille, Basil, Beckett, Brien / Brian / Bryan.

Casper, Caspian, Cassian, Callum, Callister, Castiel, Cillian, Crispin, Cyprien / Cyprian.

Desmond, Damien / Damian / Damion, Darien / Darion / Darian, Dorien / Dorion / Dorian.

Emiliano, Emilia, Ethan, Evelien / Evelian, Evelin / Eveline / Evelyn, Evelyne.

Felix, Finnian, Finnigan, Fletcher, Felician / Felicien.

Gabriel / Gabrielle, Gabriela / Gabriella, Grayson / Greyson, Gillian, Griffin / Griffon, Griffith.

Hawthorn / Hawthorne, Hector, Hectare, Hadrien / Hadrian, Hasien, Hastien.

Imogen, Irving, Isadore, Isadora, Ien / Ian / Ion, Irine.

Jasper / Jazzper / Jesper, Julian / Julien / Julion, Julius, Jesker, Julio, Julie, Julia.

Kasper, Killian, Kaspian, Kassian, Kasabian, Katrine, Katrina, Katarina / Katerina, Katrien / Katrian.

Lucien / Lucian, Lucifer, Lien / Lian, Leon / Lion, Lillian / Lilian / Lillien / Lilien, Lucianus, Lucio / Luceo.

Matthew / Matthieu, Matthias, Morgen / Morgan, Mien.

Nicholas / Nickolas, Nathaniel, Nyx / Nix, Nyxton / Nixton, Nox.

Obsidian, Onyx, Oren, Orius, Orion, O'Brien / O'Brian, Octavian / Octavien, Orien.

Parker, Preston, Porter, Poet, Poem, Paien, Peregrine / Peregrien.

Russel / Russell, Rien / Rian / Ryan, Racien / Recene, Regien / Ragien.

Savannah, Sterling / Stirling, Sullivan, Sylvester / Sylvestre, Sylvanus, Sylvania, Spencer.

Theodore, Tristan , Tomas / Thomas, Thatcher, Tobias, Terien / Terrien.

Urien

Void, Victor / Viktor, Victoria / Viktoria, Vespian / Vespien / Vaspian / Vaspien, Vien, Vivian / Vivien / Vivienne.

Wilbur, William, Wacien.

Xaydien

Zadrian / Zadrien / Zaydrien.

1st p prns:

I / me / my / mine / myself.

Ci / cige / ciggy / cigarine / cigaretteswlf

Ei / ege / eggy / eggine / eggself

Fi / fre / froggy / frogine / frogself

Fri / froze /frozy / frozine / frozenself

Mi / me / mounty / mountine / mountainself

Oi / obse / obsidy / obsidine / obsidianself

Pi / pe / pumpky / pumpkine / pumpkinself

Si / se / sebby / sebine / sebself

Si / sebe / sebby / sebastine / Sebastianself

Si / soe / soupy / soupine / soupself

Si / sashe / sashy / sashimine / sashimiself

Si / se / summery / summerine / summerself

Smi / sme / smokey / smokine / smokeself

Ti / te / teary / tearine / tearself

Vi / ve / voide / voidy / voidine / voidself

Wi / wine / wintry / wintine (winterine) / winterself

2nd p prns:

You / your / yours / yourself

Co / cigar / cigars / cigarself

Eu / egger / Eggers / eggerself

Fro / freezer / freezers / freezerself

Fro / frogger / froggers / froggerself

Mo / mounter / mountaineers / mountaineerself

Ou / obsidianer / obsidianrs / obsidianerself

Po / pumpkiner / pumpkiners / pumpkinerself

So / sebber / sebbers / sebberself

So / Sebastianer / Sebastianers / Sebastianerself

So / souper / soupers / souperself

So / sashimir / sashimirs / sashimirself

So / summer / summers / summerself

Smo / smoker / smokers / smokerself

To / tear / tears / tearself

Vo / voider / voiders / voiderself

Wo / winter / winters / winterself

3rd p prns:

They / them / theirs / themself

Ci/cig, cig/cigs, cig/arette, cig/ar, cigar/cigars, cigar/ette, cigar/cigarette, cigarette/cigarettes

Eg/egg, Egg/eggs, egg/eggy

Fro/zen, froze/frozen, frozen/frozens, frozen/tear, Fro/og, frog/frogs, frog/froggy, frog/egg

Mount/ain, mount/mountain, mountain/mountains, mountain/road

Obsi/dian, obs/idian, ob/sidian, obsidian/obsidians

Pum/pkin, pump/kin, pump/pumpkin, pumpkin/pumpkins, pumpkin/soup

Seb/sebby, seb/Sebastian, sebby/sebbys, seb/by, sebby/Sebastian, seb/astiolan, se/bastian, sebas/Tian, Sebastian/sebastians

Sou/p, so/up, sou/soup, soup/soups, soup/soupy, sa/shimi, sash/imi, sash/sashimi, Sashi/mi, sashimi/sashimis

Smo/ke, smo/smoke, smoke/smokes, smoke/smokey, smoke/smoker, su/mmer

sum/mer, sum/summer, summer/summers, summer/summery, summer/summertime

Te/ar, te/ear, tea/er, tear/tears, tear/teary

Vo/oid, vo/id, voi/d, voi/void, void/voids

Win/ter, win/winter, wint/er, won't/winter, winter/winters, winter/wintry, winter/time

Titles:

The gamer, the smoker, the mountain dweller

The seasonal smoker, the village smoker

The farmers smoke buddy, the cigarette owner

The void egg admirer, the frog egg fan, the sashimi lover

(prn) who loves sashimi, (prn) who enjoys pumpkin soup

(prn) who treasures obsidian, (prn) who smokes

(prn) who owns frog eggs, (prn) with the cigarette in hand

(prn) who admires void eggs, (prn) and (prns) addicted self

(prn) who plays games with friends, (prn) with the bottled emotions

Coinings:

Sebastian + romance

Smokerscentstellic - dissomeismoker

Stardewanatomic - stardewgender

Voidchickspritic - obsidiagem

Mascorette

Tagging:

@the-church-of-strabismus @sanguinaryfreaks and @hewasanamericangirl

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[bikinibottomdayz]

JANUARY 10, 2025 RELEASE

All my videos can be found here, full release under the read more! I am also offering the two & Juliet videos as a bundle for 30 USD!

ORDER FORM HERE

This release includes: & Juliet (7/13 & 7/31), HPCC (tour), The Who's Tommy (Danny Quadrino), Wicked (Laurel Harris)

& JULIET July 13, 2024 (M) | Broadway | 4K MP4 (9.85GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Maya Boyd (Juliet), Betsy Wolfe (Anne Hathaway), Austin Scott (William Shakespeare), Makai Hernandez (u/s Romeo), Philippe Arroyo (Francois), Justin David Sullivan (May), Jeannette Bayardelle (t/r Nurse "Angelique"), David Bedella (t/r Lance), Brittany Nicholas (s/w Lady Capulet/Viola), Andrew Chappelle (Lord Capulet/Sly), Tiernan Tunnicliffe (Eleanor/Benvolio), Virgil Gadson (Augustine), Matt Raffy (Gregory), Daniel Assetta (Henry), Jasmine Rafael (Imogen), Khailah Johnson (Judith), Joomin Hwang (Kempe), Megan Kane (Lucy), Bobby "Pocket" Horner (Rumour), Michael Iván Carrier (s/w Thomas) Notes: Excellent 4K capture of Makai as Romeo! First ten minutes are a bit rough, with a few short blackouts and wide shots, but it gets better as it goes on. Some wandering / readjustment and unfocusing throughout. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBzrLT | ASKING $20 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL JULY 2, 2025

& JULIET July 31, 2024 (E) | Broadway | 4K MP4 (10.04GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Maya Boyd (Juliet), Betsy Wolfe (Anne Hathaway), Austin Scott (William Shakespeare), Daniel J. Maldonado (u/s Romeo), Makai Hernandez (u/s Francois), Justin David Sullivan (May), Jeannette Bayardelle (t/r Nurse "Angelique"), Paulo Szot (Lance), Najah Hetsberger (Lady Capulet/Nell), Andrew Chappelle (Lord Capulet/Sly), Tiernan Tunnicliffe (Eleanor/Benvolio), Virgil Gadson (Augustine), Matt Raffy (Gregory), Daniel Assetta (Henry), Jasmine Rafael (Imogen), Khailah Johnson (Judith), Joomin Hwang (Kempe), Bobby "Pocket" Horner (Rumour), Michael Iván Carrier (s/w Thomas), Ava Noble (s/w Titania) Notes: Great 4K capture of Makai as Frankie! Footage starts 8 minutes in at the beginning of “Hit Me Baby,�� audio only until then. Very minor head obstruction throughout. Some wandering and unfocusing throughout. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBC6zM | ASKING $18 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL JULY 2, 2025

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD September 10, 2024 | First US Tour (Chicago, IL) | 4K MP4 (12.67GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Emmet Smith (Albus Potter), Aidan Close (Scorpius Malfoy), John Skelley (Harry Potter), Trish Lindstrom (Ginny Potter), Ebony Blake (Hermione Granger), Matt Mueller (Ron Weasley), Benjamin Thys (Draco Malfoy), Julia Nightingale (Delphi Diggory), Naiya Vanessa McCalla (Rose Granger-Weasley), Kaleb Alexander (Sorting Hat), Mackenzie Lesser-Roy (Moaning Myrtle, Lily Potter Sr.), Larry Yando (Albus Dumbledore, Amos Diggory, Severus Snape), Katherine Leask (Professor McGonagall, Professor Umbridge), Timmy Thompson (Craig Bowker, Jr.), Caleb Hafen (Cedric Diggory, James Potters), Julianna Austin (Polly Chapman), David Fine (Yann Fredericks), Zach Norton (Karl Jenkins, Viktor Krum), Maren Searle (Trolley Witch), Alexis Gordon (Madam Hooch), Torsten Johnson (Professor Mazoni), Nathan Hosner (Voldemort), Travis Patton (Teacher), Rene Thornton Jr. (Station Master), Chris Jarman (Voice of Phone Box/Voice of Bookcase), Paul Thornley (Voice of Ludo Bagman), Markus Blair, Casey Butler, Erin Chupinsky, Reese Sebastian Diaz, Simon Gagnon, Lauryn Hayes, Markelle Leigh, Evan Maltby, Ayla Stackhouse, Jennifer Thessen, Kristin Yancy Notes: Excellent 4K capture of the tour’s first preview! Some wandering / readjustment and unfocusing throughout. Some washout on the wider shots. Includes curtain call, audio fed from external source. https://mega.nz/folder/NtpHyKQC#yEDS9jvDa4nP0K-T0xby_Q | ASKING $20 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL JULY 2, 2025

THE WHO’S TOMMY July 10, 2024 (E) | Broadway | 4K MP4 (8.2GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Daniel Quadrino (u/s Tommy), Alison Luff (Mrs. Walker), Adam Jacobs (Captain Walker), John Ambrosino (Uncle Ernie), Bobby Conte (Cousin Kevin), Haley Gustafson (Sally Simpson), Aliah James (Nurse), Jenna Nicole Schoen (Nurse/Mrs. Simpson), Christina Sajous (The Acid Queen), Nathan Lucrezio (Lover/Mr. Simpson), Sheldon Henry (Hawker/Judge/Specialist), David Paul Kidder (s/w Allied Solder), Mike Cannon (Minister), Olive Ross-Kline (Tommy, Age 4), Reese Levine (Tommy, Age 10), Tyler Eisenreich (Commanding Officer), Alexandra Matteo (Head Nurse), Lily Kren (Psychiatrist), Andrew Tufano (Allied Soldier), Mark Mitrano (First Pinball Lad), Jeremiah Alsop (Second Pinball Lad), Dee Tomasetta (s/w Chief Resident), Reagan Pender (Bartender, s/w Harmonica Player), Ronnie S Bowman Jr. (Ensemble) Notes: Excellent 4K capture of Danny’s debut as Tommy! Minor head obstruction on the bottom which blocks off a bit of action. Some moments of wandering and unfocusing. Some washout on the wider shots. Momentary blackout during the last song due to a standing ovation. Includes curtain call, audio fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBzd79 | ASKING $20 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL JULY 2, 2025

WICKED July 25, 2024 | Broadway | 4K MP4 (11.33GB) | bikinibottomday’s master Cast: Laurel Harris (s/b Elphaba), Alexandra Socha (Glinda), Jordan Litz (Fiyero), Donna McKechnie (Madame Morrible), Brad Oscar (The Wizard), Natalie Ortega (Nessarose), Jake Pedersen (Boq), William Youmans (Doctor Dillamond), Stephen Hernandez (s/w Chistery) Notes: Excellent 4K capture of Laurel as the temporary standby Elphaba! Increased wandering / readjustment and unfocusing throughout. Overall more messily filmed / wideshot than usual. Some washout on wider shots. Includes curtain call, audio is fed from external source. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBBqBi | ASKING $20 USD NOT FOR SHARING EXCEPT THROUGH ME UNTIL JULY 2, 2025

[mysticstarlightduck]

Extra 2.0 OC Favorites!

Let's go with Beck Staudder and Aspen Staudder from Crash Stardom! for this one (:

Rules: share photos of your OCs' favorite color, season, shoe choice, weapon, food & drink, clothing style, mode of transportation, animal, pastime, and breakfast and if they're an introvert/ambivert/extrovert then change up any one of the five favorite things categories for the next round. BONUS: Add some music/songs that fit their aesthetic (the songs don't have to be their favorite songs, just fit their vibe)!

Beck Staudder

Favorites:

Color: Deep Crimson

Shoe: Fancy Dress Shoes with a slight heel

Weapon: Pistol/Gun

Food: Roasted Chicken Skewers with cheese

Drink: Fresh Blood

Style: Flowy ruffled shirt with slightly poofy sleeves, fancy arm braces, black trousers and sometimes a coat.

Mode of Transportation: Shadowmancy (uses shadows to travel when in full health and unshackled) or driving around

Animal: Red Fox

Pastime: Crocheting and Macramé

Breakfast: Chocolate Croissants

Personality: Introvert and ✨T R A U M A T I Z E D✨

Songs:

Headlock - Imogen Heap

Nightmare - Avenged Sevenfold

Another Way Out - Hollywood Undead

So Cold - Ben Cocks, Nikisha Reyes-Pile

everything I wanted - Billie Eilish

Aspen Staudder

Favorites:

Color: Turquoise

Season: Spring

Shoe Choice: Knee-High Converse

Weapon: Her claws

Food Choice: Pasta with Bolognese sauce and cheese

Drink: Mildly Hot Chocolate

Style: Comfy sweaters or hoodies in earthy tones, grey tights and denim or twill shorts, or in chillier weather sweatpants/jeans.

Mode of Transportation: Walking around - sometimes she asks Beck to drive her around

Animal: Opossum (she's got those possum vibes LMAO)

Pastime: Watching niche 50s movies

Breakfast: Eggs and sausages

Personality: Ferally Introverted

Songs:

Bad Dreams - Faouzia

Pale - Within Temptation

Fangs - Neoni

Unsweetened Lemonade - Amélie Farren

I Will Not Bow - Breaking Benjamin

Source for pictures: Pinterest, all rights reserved to rightful developers

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@fifis-corner

Let me know if you'd like to be added!

[tinathedragon]

BOOK RECS!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

I requested book recs on January 10th because my LGBTQ+ Romance🩷 shelf was lacking. I asked for pairings I do not have (butch/butch, femme/butch, and most importantly TRANS LESBIANS)

I looked at all the recs and links to other rec lists to make this list.

THANK YOU! @profiterole-reads @battyaboutbooksreviews @lpetersonwrites @sweeter-demeter for replying to my post.

TBR Pile:📚 OWN✓ Read but don't own⁕

(not all of these are romance books)

B= Butch Character T= Trans Character (only marking these because these are the books I need more of)

Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli 📚

Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

The Upside Of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

Triple Sec by T.J. Alexander

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

Dulhaniyaa by Talia Bhatt T

The Fiance Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur

Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

Bespoke by L.M. Bennett B

Fall for Him by Andie Burke

Fly with Me by Andie Burke

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson

The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher

Dreadnought by April Daniels T

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor T

Acting the Part by Z.R. Ellor T

No Better Than Beasts by Z.R. Ellor

This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier

Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei

Welcome to Dorley Hall by Alyson Greaves T

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall T

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Husband Material by Alexis Hall

Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta

Godslayers by Zoe Hana Mikuta

Off With Their Heads by Zoe Hana Mikuta

Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

Hockey Bois by A.L. Heard

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann

Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann

How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly

The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy T

Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner T

Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala

Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey

No Rings Attached by Rachel Lacey

Stars Collide by Rachel Lacey

The View from the Top by Rachel Lacey

AutoBoyography by Christina Lauren

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao BT

Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey

Like You've Nothing Left to Prove by E.L. Massey

All Hail the Underdogs by E.L. Massey

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston 📚

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

Welcome to Boy.net by Lyda Morehouse T

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan

Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan

Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa T

The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl

Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

Book Boyfriend by Kris Ripper

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi

Can't Take That Away by Steven Salvatore T

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

Check, Please! By Ngozi Ukazu (Graphic Novels)

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

I Think They Love You by Julian Winters

Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler

Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

The Upside Of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli

Triple Sec by T.J. Alexander

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree

Dulhaniyaa by Talia Bhatt T

The Fiance Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur

Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

Bespoke by L.M. Bennett B

Fall for Him by Andie Burke

Fly with Me by Andie Burke

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun

It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson

The Skin and Its Girl by Sarah Cypher

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor T

Acting the Part by Z.R. Ellor T

No Better Than Beasts by Z.R. Ellor

Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier

Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei

Welcome to Dorley Hall by Alyson Greaves T

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall T

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Husband Material by Alexis Hall

Gearbreakers by Zoe Hana Mikuta

Godslayers by Zoe Hana Mikuta

Off With Their Heads by Zoe Hana Mikuta

Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper

Hockey Bois by A.L. Heard

Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

If It Makes You Happy by Claire Kann

Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann

How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly

The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy T

Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner T

Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala

Read Between the Lines by Rachel Lacey

No Rings Attached by Rachel Lacey

Stars Collide by Rachel Lacey

The View from the Top by Rachel Lacey

AutoBoyography by Christina Lauren

The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao BT

Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey

Like You've Nothing Left to Prove by E.L. Massey

All Hail the Underdogs by E.L. Massey

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston 📚

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston

Welcome to Boy.net by Lyda Morehouse T

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan

Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan

Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan

Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa T

The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl

Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

Book Boyfriend by Kris Ripper

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi

Can't Take That Away by Steven Salvatore T

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

Check, Please! By Ngozi Ukazu (Graphic Novels)

Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

I Think They Love You by Julian Winters

HUGE SHOUT OUT TO @thetransfemininereview and their 2024 Reader's Choice Awards

[ao3feed-narlie]

23 Days: Honey I Knead to Know

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/E3oXNBG by tinyarmedtrex "Contestants, a warm- some may even say piping hot! - welcome to Bake Master. The show where you never know what's coming and we never know what we'll be eating. I'm your host, Nick Nelson and I'm ready to see which of our contestants," Nick paused to flash his award-winning smile to the cameras. "Rises to the occasion." The cameras cut and Nick exhaled, rolling his shoulders as Charlie stole glances at him. Then he reminded himself to relax. He was going to be around the man for the next several hours. He had to find a way to contain his absurd crush if he wanted any chance of winning. Or, Charlie enters a baking show. Nick's the warm and welcoming host. There's a twist, some cooking related puns and a happy ending for everyone who deserves it. Words: 4767, Chapters: 1/2, Language: English Series: Part 79 of 99 Moments of Discovery: A Heartstopper Countdown Fandoms: Heartstopper (TV), Heartstopper (Webcomic) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Benjamin "Ben" Hope, Imogen Heaney Relationships: Nicholas "Nick" Nelson/Charles "Charlie" Spring Additional Tags: cooking show au, Host!Nick, Contestant!Charlie, Cooking puns, Charlie has a crush on Nick, slight parasocial relationship, but it works out, Rated T for language, its a very light T, Ben is Ben'ing all over the place, cooking show with a twist, Dad!Nick, Kid Fic, I know its my 2 cooking fic in a week, shhhhh, Fluffy, Happy Ending, just a nice little cooking fic, meet cute, everyone who deserves to is sure to live a long and happy life, aged up AU, Flirting, brief mentions of Charlie's ED, ex rugby player Nick, lots of talk of food, Reality Show AU, Cooking with kids read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/E3oXNBG

[peraltasass]

Read in 2023

✩✩✩✩✩ - ★★★★★

Fiction:

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes: ★★✩✩✩ (HUGE disappointment)

Babel by R. F. Kuang: ★★★★★ (HUGE recommend)

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: ★★★★✩  

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron: ★★★★✩

Pet by Akwae Emenzi: ★★★★★

The Call-Out by Cat Fitzpatrick: ★★★★✩

The Deep by Rivers Solomon: ★★★★★ (big recommend!)

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé: ★★★★★

Nevada by Imogen Binnie: ★★★★✩

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (re-read): ★★★★✩

Das Känguru Manifest by Marc-Uwe Kling: ★★★★✩  

The Women of Troy by Pat Barker: ★★★★✩

Die Känguru Offenbarung by Marc-Uwe Kling: ★★★★✩

Die Känguru Apokryphen by Marc-Uwe Kling: ★★★★✩

Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee: ★★★★✩  

Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi: ★★★★✩  

Peter Darling by Austin Chant: ★★★★✩  

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty: ★★★★½

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: ★★★★★

Where We Go From Here by Lucas Rocha: ★★★½✩

Dschinns by Fatma Ayedemir: ★★★★★

Blutbuch by Kim De L’Horizon: ★★★★✩  

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang: ★★½✩✩

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall: ★★★★✩

Gwen and Art are Not in Love by Lex Croucher: ★★★★✩

The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette de Bodard: ★★★½✩

Der Duft der Sterne by Simon Klemp: (can’t fairly rate, a friend of mine is the author)

The Binding by Bridget Colling: ★★★★½

In Deeper Waters by F. T. Lukens: ★★★★½

Non-fiction:

Von hier aus gesehen by Celestine Hassenfratz, Anna Luise Rother, & Ulla Scharfenberg: ★★★★½

Behindert und Stolz by Luisa L’Audace: ★★★★½   

Ich, ein Kind der kleinen Mehrheit by Gianni Jovanovic mit Oyindamola Alashe: ★★★★✩  

Radikale Selbstfürsorge jetzt! by Svenja Gräfen: ★★★✩✩  

Eure Heimat ist unser Albtraum (Your Homeland is Our Nightmare) by Fatma Aydemir and Hengameh Yaghoobifarah: ★★★★★  

Bad Gays. A Homosexual History by Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller:

Unlearn Patriarchy by Lisa Jaspers, Naomi Ryland and Silvie Horch (eds.): ★★★★✩

Jews Don’t Count by David Baddiel: ★★★★✩

Sprache und Sein by Kübra Gümüşay: ★★★✩✩

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei: ★★★★✩

Lieber Jonas oder Der Wunsch nach Selbstbestimmung by Linus Giese: ★★★★✩

Gender. A Graphic Guide by Meg-John Barker & Julia Scheele: ★★½✩✩

Hood Feminism by Mikkie Kendall: ★★★★★  

Let’s Talk About Sex, Habibi by Mohamed Amjahid: ★★★★★  

Wie kann ich was bewegen? by Raúl Krauthausen & Benjamin Schwarz: (stopped bc it made me unhappy)

Caliban and the Witch by (not finished yet)

NichtMutterSein by Nadine Pungs: ★★★½✩

Desintegriert euch! by Max Czollek: ★★★★✩

Pageboy by Elliot Page: ★★★★★  

Hass by Şeyda Kurt: ★★★★½

Die stille Gewalt by Asha Hedayati: ★★★★★  

Die letzten Tage des Patriarchats by Margarete Stochowski: ★★★★½

Identitätskrise by Alice Hasters: ★★★½✩

Anti-Girlboss by Nadia Shehadeh: ★★★½✩

Graphic novels and webcomics:

Pimo & Rex by Thomas Wellmann: ★★★★✩

Pimo & Rex: Die interdimensionale Hochzeit by Thomas Wellmann: ★★★★✩ 

Freibad by Paulina Stulin & Doris Dörrie: ★★✩✩✩    

The Tea Dragon Festival by K. O’Neill: ★★★★★  

Medusa & Perseus by André Breinbauer: ★★✩✩✩/★★★✩✩

[gay-little-bitch]

My notes that I wrote while watching season 2 (not very detailed because I didn’t wanna miss anything but it definitely gets my feelings across)

TAO IS SUCH A LITTLE BITCHHH

DAIRY MILK OREO BAR

IMOGEN NO DONT DO IT

OHNONONONONO WHY ARE THEY SITTING NEXT TO EACHOTHER

Mr farouk…!!!!

BENJAMIN WHIPE THE SMILE OFF

BEN STOP IT YOU BITCH

NONONONONONONONO

OMG YAYYY CHARLIE

BABIES

AAAAAAAAAAA AWWWWW

OUT OF MY LEAGE 

Issac baby😕

It’s okayyy hun you weren’t ready

TAO nonononono

I love that Imogen is part of the group!!!

You can do it nicky 🖤

HAHAHAHHAHAHA oh no

AWWWWW

NO IMOGEN NO

AWWW IM SO PROUD OF HIM

Jane 👀

Tori my love 🥰

Charlie isn’t doing well…

I HATE JANE

DAVID 🤮

NO IMOGEN STOP IT

Aww Elle baby

SPEAK UP ABT IT BItCH

I HATE DAVID

THE JUMPER

NAOMI AND FELIX

FUCKING IMOGEN

ON NO BABY

Charlie sweet boy ur gonna get in trouble 

OH NO NOT DAVID

JANE YOU LITTLE BITCH

CHARRRR please eat baby

Oh noooo baby don’t be sad!!!

OMG TAO FINALLY

NOT THE GOOD MATES

AJSJSJJDHDHDJJDH MRS SINGH

THE ACE BOOK

NO DARCY BABY NO

THE TEACHERS

OH MY FUCKING GOD TAO IM SO HAPPY FOR YOUUUUU

TAOELLE OMGOMGOMGOMG

TORI AT A PARTY???

Darcyyyyyy

Nickkkkk nicky baby :/

NOOOOO ELLE AND TAO STOP IT

OH NO NICK BABY STOP ITTTT

HE CALLED HIM CHAR 🥰

PARIS TRIP BUS!!!!

ISSAC BABYYYY NOOO

FRENCH NICK

“I dIdNt MeAn Do ItTtTt” EEEEEE

Ben doesn’t even like her ��

DARCY STOP FEELING UP FRENCH WOMEN STATUES

TARADARCY IN BALLET SCENE 🥰

JONESY

CHARLIE DO THAT BABY PLEASE

BE MORE THAN FRIENDS

OH MY GOD BEN DIE

BEN DONT CALL HER A BITCH

ARE YOU INTO GIRLSSSS IMOGEN??

NICK AND TAO FRIENDSHIP

LOVE BITE SCENE

THE MORNING AFTER THE SCENE

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

BABY QUEEN

LEAVE CHARLIE ALONE

OMG BEN SHUT THE FUCK UP

FUCK YEAH HARRY

OH NO TAO

LITTLE TAO AND CHARLIE

THE HUGGGGG

THE LOUVE 

HES GONNA PASS OUT OH NO

DARCY OH NO UR MOM

HE PASSED OUT🥲

THEY KISSED HOLY SHIT

THE TEACHERS AGAIN AAAA

Nick talks to charlie abt the eating :(

THE MON AMOUR SCENE

EPISODE 6

MEETING NICKS DAD

NICKS FACE WHEN TAO TELLS HIM

TEACHERS TEACHERS TEACHERS

TARAS BIRTHDAY

THE BOOKS

GAYGAYGAYGAY COUPLE

RECHARGING SCENE

PARTY TIMEEEEE

BEN NOBODY WANTS YOU HERE

OH NO JAMES

ISSAC BABY 😕😕

HARRY NO

YAYYYYYY CHARLIE

TRUTH OR DAREEEEE

OMG THE TAO AND CHARLIE KISS HAHAHAHAHAHHA

OH NO NOT JAMES NOT THE KISS

NOT BEN NOOOOO

AHHHHHH GAY BITCHES 🥰

THEY TOLD THEM!!!

DARCY IS GONNA VOMIT AAAAA

AAWWWWWWW BABIES 🥰🥰

Nickyyyyy :((( babyyy

TAOELLE AND IMOGEN AND SAHAR

Taradarcy 🥰 

SHE SAID ITTTT

TEACHERS KISSSSS

THE TEACHERS SHARE A BEDDDDD!

MY GIGGLY BOYSSSS

WHY IS EVERYONE SADDDD (not n+c or t+e) 

TARA DARCY HUGGGSSSS

BEN DIE THE FUCKING AUDACITY

TAO DANCING AND TELLING HIS MOM

OMG STFU DAVID

Tori and Charlie 🥰🥰

BEN FUCKING DIE STOP

Paris squad 🥖

Darcy :(

Aww Issac. hunnn

OH MY GOD BEN DIE

NARLIE PROM

ELLE GOT IN

DARCY IN A SUIT

Issac is gonna come outtt!!! Kinda

PREACH ISSAC!!!!!!!

GAY ART EXHIBIT

Oh nooo taooooo babyyyy

ARO ACE HELP FOR ISSAC!!!!

Poor Darcy 😕

IMOGENNNN… Sahar 😉

OMG ELLE PAINTED THE GROUP 🥰

OH MY GOD BEN WHY ARE YOU HERE???????!!??!?!?

FUCK OFF FUCK OFF FUCK OFF

POP OFF CHARLIEEEEEE!!! 🖤🖤

THE DINNER AHHHHHHHH

DAVID STOP

YAY TORI

YOU CAN DO IT NICK

YAYYYYYYYYY ABAHSHSHDHDHJDH

KICK THE FUCKING PHONE TORI!!!

OMG HE LOOKED UP ED’S 😭😭

I HATE DARCYS MOM

COLORS OF YOUUUUU

OMG NICKKKK 🥰

TAO AND ELLE AND BF AND GFFFF

PARTY SET UPPP

GAY TEACHERSSSSSS

Charlie baby please eat :(

I love the tao and nick friendship 🥰

Tao opening up :)) 

THEY LOOK SO HANDSOME IN THEIR PROM OUTFITS

Poor darcy 😕

OMG ELLE LOOKS SO GOOD AAAAAAAAAAAA AND TAO AHSHSHDH

NICK AND RUGBY MATESSS

OMG BELLA BELLA AAAAAAAAA

OMG ISSAC AND THE ACE BOOK

TEACHERSSSSSSS

OMG IMOGEN AND SAHAR

ITS GONNA HAPPEN HOLY SHIT

I’m so happy for nick and charlie 🥰🥰

Oh no tara is gonna see darcy’s mom

Darcy baby :(((

TARADARCY

MY BABIES ARE HAVING THEIR OWN LITTL ENIGHT TOGETHER

THE LITTLE BABY KISSES

OH MY GOD OH NO A DEEP TALK

Oh it was The talk

NICK ALMOSY SAID I LOVE YOU

UR SO PRETTYYYYYYY

YOU CANT END IT LIKE THAT

[cleverhottubmiracle]

For years, I was recklessly immune to the power of the pocket tee. It’s a tee…with a pocket, I scoffed to less skeptical colleagues. Big whoop. Well, I guess my immunity wasn’t nearly as strong as I thought, because J.Crew’s perfectly lived-in riff was just the shock my system needed. Few tees I’ve tried look as righteous with the hallmarks of the brand’s glorious catalog heyday—rumpled poplin button-ups, roomy cotton chinos, weathered crewneck knits—and even fewer boast the ability to store, like, half a pack of gum or a cooked Elf Bar while they do it. There are far worse pockets to be in.Louis Cheslaw, Contributing Commerce Editor: CDLP Heavyweight T-ShirtMaterial: 67% Tencel lyocell, 33% pima cotton | Fit: Classic | Sizes: XS-XXLI've had my same CDLP T-shirt for what must be four years now, and continue to be mystified at how soft and silky it feels. Not that the mystery is that tough to solve: CDLP fuses a positively sporty Tencel Lyocell fabric into this piece, along with soft Pima cotton, for a result that just feels lux as hell. I'm also happy to report—especially given the price—that there are no armpit stains at all, an essential consideration with any white tee especially.Tyler Austin, Assistant Fashion Editor: Calvin Klein Cotton Stretch TeeCalvin KleinCotton Stretch Tee (3-Pack)Material: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex | Fit: Classic | Sizes: S-XXLI hate that undershirts and regular T-shirts are often separated, so I love when a tee can do both. They need to be light enough to layer under other tops but fit well enough to work on its own. The best tee I’ve found comes from none other than Calvin Klein. The brand’s Cotton Stretch tee is super thin and truly breathable. It's the perfect shirt to layer under a nice sweater or even as a stand alone on a warm summer day. Definitely my go to T-shirt these days.Tyler Chin, Associate Commerce Editor: Sunspel Classic T-ShirtMaterial: 100% Supima cotton | Fit: Classic | Sizes: XXS-3XLSunspel’s tees are a thing of wonder—mostly because people wonder why anyone would spend $90 on a goddamn T-shirt. Well friends, I’d gladly spend nearly a Benjamin on a tee that I feel might genuinely be perfect. For one, Sunspel’s tees are made from extra-long staple Supima cotton, which is about as premium as you can get from the fabric of our lives. It’s super soft, which makes it feel like a dream to wear all day. It sort of fits like the white tees of yore, where James Dean’s or Marlon Brando’s biceps would be hulking through the sleeves—fitted but not snug. And its dainty little collar just adds to the tee’s overall preciousness, which is why I’ve finally started separating my lights from my darks in the laundry.More White T-Shirts We LoveKirklandSignature Crew Neck Tee (6-pack)Not the best deal at Costco—that honor would go to the $1.50 hot dog and drink combo—but close. Kirkland’s tees are cut long and roomy from stout and soft combed cotton. They’re hardy enough to stand up to all manner of summer activities: hiking, tennis, lying horizontal on the couch and watching TikToks for hours. —Yang-Yi GohImogene + WilliePocket TeeI love an oversized tee as much as the next guy, but for white tees specifically, I prefer a form-fitting silhouette. Most days, I’m reaching for Imogene + Willie’s pocket tee, which has an ideal vintage-inspired fit (high arm holes, short sleeves). It’s cut pretty slim, so I recommend sizing up. —Michael Nolledo

[norajworld]

For years, I was recklessly immune to the power of the pocket tee. It’s a tee…with a pocket, I scoffed to less skeptical colleagues. Big whoop. Well, I guess my immunity wasn’t nearly as strong as I thought, because J.Crew’s perfectly lived-in riff was just the shock my system needed. Few tees I’ve tried look as righteous with the hallmarks of the brand’s glorious catalog heyday—rumpled poplin button-ups, roomy cotton chinos, weathered crewneck knits—and even fewer boast the ability to store, like, half a pack of gum or a cooked Elf Bar while they do it. There are far worse pockets to be in.Louis Cheslaw, Contributing Commerce Editor: CDLP Heavyweight T-ShirtMaterial: 67% Tencel lyocell, 33% pima cotton | Fit: Classic | Sizes: XS-XXLI've had my same CDLP T-shirt for what must be four years now, and continue to be mystified at how soft and silky it feels. Not that the mystery is that tough to solve: CDLP fuses a positively sporty Tencel Lyocell fabric into this piece, along with soft Pima cotton, for a result that just feels lux as hell. I'm also happy to report—especially given the price—that there are no armpit stains at all, an essential consideration with any white tee especially.Tyler Austin, Assistant Fashion Editor: Calvin Klein Cotton Stretch TeeCalvin KleinCotton Stretch Tee (3-Pack)Material: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex | Fit: Classic | Sizes: S-XXLI hate that undershirts and regular T-shirts are often separated, so I love when a tee can do both. They need to be light enough to layer under other tops but fit well enough to work on its own. The best tee I’ve found comes from none other than Calvin Klein. The brand’s Cotton Stretch tee is super thin and truly breathable. It's the perfect shirt to layer under a nice sweater or even as a stand alone on a warm summer day. Definitely my go to T-shirt these days.Tyler Chin, Associate Commerce Editor: Sunspel Classic T-ShirtMaterial: 100% Supima cotton | Fit: Classic | Sizes: XXS-3XLSunspel’s tees are a thing of wonder—mostly because people wonder why anyone would spend $90 on a goddamn T-shirt. Well friends, I’d gladly spend nearly a Benjamin on a tee that I feel might genuinely be perfect. For one, Sunspel’s tees are made from extra-long staple Supima cotton, which is about as premium as you can get from the fabric of our lives. It’s super soft, which makes it feel like a dream to wear all day. It sort of fits like the white tees of yore, where James Dean’s or Marlon Brando’s biceps would be hulking through the sleeves—fitted but not snug. And its dainty little collar just adds to the tee’s overall preciousness, which is why I’ve finally started separating my lights from my darks in the laundry.More White T-Shirts We LoveKirklandSignature Crew Neck Tee (6-pack)Not the best deal at Costco—that honor would go to the $1.50 hot dog and drink combo—but close. Kirkland’s tees are cut long and roomy from stout and soft combed cotton. They’re hardy enough to stand up to all manner of summer activities: hiking, tennis, lying horizontal on the couch and watching TikToks for hours. —Yang-Yi GohImogene + WilliePocket TeeI love an oversized tee as much as the next guy, but for white tees specifically, I prefer a form-fitting silhouette. Most days, I’m reaching for Imogene + Willie’s pocket tee, which has an ideal vintage-inspired fit (high arm holes, short sleeves). It’s cut pretty slim, so I recommend sizing up. —Michael Nolledo

[chilimili212]

For years, I was recklessly immune to the power of the pocket tee. It’s a tee…with a pocket, I scoffed to less skeptical colleagues. Big whoop. Well, I guess my immunity wasn’t nearly as strong as I thought, because J.Crew’s perfectly lived-in riff was just the shock my system needed. Few tees I’ve tried look as righteous with the hallmarks of the brand’s glorious catalog heyday—rumpled poplin button-ups, roomy cotton chinos, weathered crewneck knits—and even fewer boast the ability to store, like, half a pack of gum or a cooked Elf Bar while they do it. There are far worse pockets to be in.Louis Cheslaw, Contributing Commerce Editor: CDLP Heavyweight T-ShirtMaterial: 67% Tencel lyocell, 33% pima cotton | Fit: Classic | Sizes: XS-XXLI've had my same CDLP T-shirt for what must be four years now, and continue to be mystified at how soft and silky it feels. Not that the mystery is that tough to solve: CDLP fuses a positively sporty Tencel Lyocell fabric into this piece, along with soft Pima cotton, for a result that just feels lux as hell. I'm also happy to report—especially given the price—that there are no armpit stains at all, an essential consideration with any white tee especially.Tyler Austin, Assistant Fashion Editor: Calvin Klein Cotton Stretch TeeCalvin KleinCotton Stretch Tee (3-Pack)Material: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex | Fit: Classic | Sizes: S-XXLI hate that undershirts and regular T-shirts are often separated, so I love when a tee can do both. They need to be light enough to layer under other tops but fit well enough to work on its own. The best tee I’ve found comes from none other than Calvin Klein. The brand’s Cotton Stretch tee is super thin and truly breathable. It's the perfect shirt to layer under a nice sweater or even as a stand alone on a warm summer day. Definitely my go to T-shirt these days.Tyler Chin, Associate Commerce Editor: Sunspel Classic T-ShirtMaterial: 100% Supima cotton | Fit: Classic | Sizes: XXS-3XLSunspel’s tees are a thing of wonder—mostly because people wonder why anyone would spend $90 on a goddamn T-shirt. Well friends, I’d gladly spend nearly a Benjamin on a tee that I feel might genuinely be perfect. For one, Sunspel’s tees are made from extra-long staple Supima cotton, which is about as premium as you can get from the fabric of our lives. It’s super soft, which makes it feel like a dream to wear all day. It sort of fits like the white tees of yore, where James Dean’s or Marlon Brando’s biceps would be hulking through the sleeves—fitted but not snug. And its dainty little collar just adds to the tee’s overall preciousness, which is why I’ve finally started separating my lights from my darks in the laundry.More White T-Shirts We LoveKirklandSignature Crew Neck Tee (6-pack)Not the best deal at Costco—that honor would go to the $1.50 hot dog and drink combo—but close. Kirkland’s tees are cut long and roomy from stout and soft combed cotton. They’re hardy enough to stand up to all manner of summer activities: hiking, tennis, lying horizontal on the couch and watching TikToks for hours. —Yang-Yi GohImogene + WilliePocket TeeI love an oversized tee as much as the next guy, but for white tees specifically, I prefer a form-fitting silhouette. Most days, I’m reaching for Imogene + Willie’s pocket tee, which has an ideal vintage-inspired fit (high arm holes, short sleeves). It’s cut pretty slim, so I recommend sizing up. —Michael Nolledo

[theycallme-thejackal]

Snowflakes melting on your skin

Pairing: Lenny Bruce & Midge Maisel Rated T

As she looks up at the billboard showing Gordon Ford's face, she feels a jacket being draped over her shoulders, a familiar scent flooding her senses.

"Jesus, Miriam, you'll catch your death out here."

She laughs softly and turns to look up at her ex-fiancé. "What on earth are you doing out here?" She asks, her voice raised over the howling of the blizzard around them.

Benjamin shrugs. "I liked Lenny Bruce’s act so much when we saw him on our first date, I thought I'd get tickets to see him tonight. And since I'm a donor..."

"You got to come backstage and enjoy the party," she finishes. He guides her back toward the theater, leading her into the (thankfully still open) lobby.

The snow starts to melt on her skin, and she brushes the droplets from her face. "Figured I might see you here," he says. When she looks at him questioningly, he adds, "You’re friends, right?"

Midge nods. "I'm not so sure about that right now," she admits. "He, um...just spent a good amount of time yelling at me."

His face contorts in confusion. "Why?"

"I've been making some...questionable career choices lately. I got booted from the Shy Baldwin tour for...well suffice it to say, I deserved it."

Benjamin considers her for a moment. "You know, when I was doing my internship at the hospital, I had to perform an appendectomy for the first time. Everything was fine, but I failed to finish off the suture correctly," he explains.

"That sounds bad."

"It was. The patient got an infection, and my attending had to go back in and fix my work. For weeks, I couldn't even pick up a scalpel without my hands shaking - I was so scared of making another mistake."

"Well you do work in a life-or-death profession," she points out, lifting her brows.

"And one day I was sitting in the on call room, freaked out about another procedure I was scheduled to perform, and my attending comes in and hands me my ass."

She chuckles. "Really?"

"Oh, yeah. There was a lot of cursing - he smacked me upside the head at one point - and then he said, Man up. You made a mistake. Just don't do it again." Benjamin smiles softly and shakes his head. "And I went back in and performed the surgery exactly like I knew I should. I've never made that mistake since."

Midge exhales slowly as the weight of his anecdote hits her. "I hurt someone I really care about. And then I hurt someone else I care about even more. I just..." She feels herself starting to tear up. "I don't know how to stop."

He sighs, shaking his head. "I don't know how to say this without sounding like the bitter ex..."

"Give it to me straight," she replies. "I...I hurt you. And you've yelled at me already, but you are more than deserving of another shot," she reasons, bracing herself.

He considers her for a moment before finally saying, "Start thinking about other people. You can be an incredibly compassionate person, but you are also...so very selfish."

Midge worries her lip between her teeth. She knows he's right. All of the mistakes she's made in the last year were because of her own selfishness. Her pride. "That's absolutely fair."

"Stop making everything about you," he continues. "I don't know what mistakes you've made, but in all that time, have you considered how this affects Susie?"

That's what stops her heart. Because as much as she cares for Imogene, her parents, her kids...Lenny...the person she's fucked over the most in the last year is Susie. Her best friend. Her partner. "Shit," she mutters, burying her face in her hands. "I'm a fucking monster," she grumbles.

She feels Benjamin's hands grip her shoulders. "Just...start considering how your actions affect the people around you. You have good intentions, but you've gotta look at the end game."

His choice of words makes her choke out a mirthless laugh. "I've really fucked up," she says, dropping her hands and shaking her head.

“Then fix it,” he shrugs. “Make amends. I’d bet a year’s salary he’ll forgive you like that.” He snaps. Midge quirks a brow at him, and he chuckles. “All it took was one look at the guy to know he’s nuts about you.”

Midge sighs. “I was telling the truth when - ”

“I know you were,” he interrupts, waving his hand dismissively. “You didn’t handle things well, but I know you never lied to me.”

She looks up at him and cocks her head. “Why are you being so nice to me? I was awful to you.”

Benjamin smiles. “Because holding grudges isn’t healthy.” He leans in conspiratorially. “And I should know. I’m a doctor.”

It makes her laugh softly, and she looks toward the exit. “I should probably...”

“And I should go get the car. My girlfriend is waiting for me to bring it around.”

She raises her brows. “Girlfriend, huh?”

He nods in confirmation. “Her name is Beth. She’s beautiful and weird and a little mean.”

“Just how you like ‘em,” she replies easily.

“And you’ve got a friend to talk to, so...I’m gonna get out of your hair,” he says, jerking his thumb toward the doors.

She sighs with a grin and gives him his jacket. “Thank you, Benjamin. And...I really am sorry for how I treated you.”

He gives her a soft smile and a nod. “Thanks, Midge,” he says before heading out into the storm.

[spiderandthesims]

1880s Names

A

Boys

Abel, Abraham, Adam, Addison, Adelbert, Alexander, Alfred, Aloysius, Alphonse, Ambrose, Amos, Anderson, Andrew, Angus, Anthony, Anton, Archibald, Art, Arthur, Aubrey, August, Augustine, Augustus, Avery

Girls

Ada, Adelaide, Adele, Adeline, Agatha, Agnes, Alice, Alma, Almeda, Alta, Anastasia, Angeline, Anna, Annabelle, Anne, Arizona, Augusta, Augustine, Aurelia, Aurora

B

Boys

Barney, Benjamin, Bennett, Bernard, Bishop, Bradford

Girls

Beatrice, Bernadette, Bess, Bessie, Beulah, Birdie

C

Boys

Carlton, Carson, Casper, Cassius, Cecil, Charles, Chauncey, Chester, Christian, Christopher, Clarence, Claude, Clement, Clifford, Coleman, Conrad, Cornelius, Curtis

Girls

Camille, Caroline, Catherine, Cecilia, Celestia, Celestine, Celia, Charity, Charlotte, Christine, Claire, Clara, Clarice, Claudia, Clementine, Conception, Constance, Corda, Cordelia, Cornelia

D

Boys

Dallas, Daniel, Darius, David, Dennis, Dewitt, Dorsey, Douglas, Dudley, Dwight

Girls

Daisy, Delia, Della, Delphia, Docia, Dollie, Dolly, Dolores, Dora, Dorcas, Doris, Dorothy, Dove, Dovie, Drucilla

E

Boys

Early, Edmond, Edward, Edwin, Eldridge, Eli, Elias, Elijah, Elliott, Ellis, Ellsworth, Elmer, Elton, Elwood, Emerson, Emery, Emil, Emmett, Enoch, Ephraim, Erasmus, Erastus ,Eric, Ernest, Ervin, Erwin, Eugene, Everett, Ezra

Girls

Edith, Edmonia, Effie, Elaine, Elda, Eldora, Eleanor, Elise, Eliza, Elizabeth, Ella, Elma, Elnora, Eloise, Elsa, Elsie, Emily, Emma, Emmaline, Era, Erma, Erna, Ernestine, Essie, Esta, Estella, Estelle, Esther, Ethel, Ethelyn, Etta, Eudora, Eugenia, Eula, Eulalia, Eunice, Euphemia

F

Boys

Felix, Ferdinand, Francis, Franklin, Frederick, Fredrick

Girls

Fanny, Fay, Felicia, Fern, Fidelia, Flora, Florence, Florida, Francis

G

Boys

Gabriel, Garrett, General, George, Gideon, Giles, Golden, Gregory

Girls

Geneva, Genevieve, Georgia, Georgie, Goldie, Grace, Gwendolyn

H

Boys

Harmon, Harold, Harris, Harrison, Henry, Hollis, Homer, Horace, Howard, Howard, Howell, Hugo

Girls

Harriett, Hattie, Henrietta, Hester, Honora, Hope, Hortense

I

Boys

Irving

Girls

Imogene, Indiana, Iona, Iris, Isadora

J

Boys

Jack, Jackson, Jacob, James, Jasper, Jeremiah, John, Jonathan, Joseph, Josiah, Judson, Jules, Julian, Junius

Girls

Jane, Josephine, Judith, Julia, Julie, Juliet, June

K

Boys

Kenneth

Girls

Kathleen

L

Boys

Lawrence, Lawson, Leander, Leonard, Lewis, Lionel, Logan, Lucien, Lucius, Luther, Lyman

Girls

Lacy, Lillian, Lilly, Louise, Lucia, Lucille, Lucinda, Lucretia, Lucy

M

Boys

Major, Malcolm, Marcus, Marshall, Martin, Mason, Mathias, Matthew, Maurice, Maxwell, Michael, Miles, Milo, Milton, Monroe, Morgan, Mortimer

Girls

Mabel, Madeline, Magnolia, Marie, Mary, Matilda, Maude, May, Melinda, Mildred, Millicent, Millie, Minerva, Minnie, Miriam, Missouri, Mollie, Mona

N

Boys

Nathan, Nathaniel, Neil, Nelson, Newton, Nicholas, Noah, Noel, Norman, Norris

Girls

Netta, Nettie, Nevada, Nona, Nora, Norah, Norma

O

Boys

Oliver, Oren, Orson, Otis, Otto, Owen

Girls

Odelia, Odessa, Ola, Olive, Ona, Opal, Ophelia, Ora, Orpha, Ottilie

P

Boys

Patrick, Percival, Percy, Peter, Phillip, Pierce, Pleasant

Girls

Pansy, Parthenia, Patience, Pearl, Penelope, Permelia, Philomena, Phoebe, Polly, Priscilla, Prudence

Q

Boys

Quincy

R

Boys

Raymond, Richard, Richmond, Robert, Rodney, Roger, Ross

Girls

Rita, Rosalie, Rose, Rowena, Ruby, Ruth

S

Boys

Samuel, Seymore, Sidney, Silas, Simon, Solomon, Stanley, Stephan, Sterling, Stewart, Sylvester

Girls

Samantha, Sophronia

T

Boys

Thaddeus, Theodore, Thomas, Thorton, Tillman, Timothy, Tobias, Truman

Girls

Tennessee, Thelma, Theodora, Theodosia, Theresa, Tillie

U

Boys

Ulysses

Girls

Una

V

Boys

Valentine, Vernon, Victor, Vincent, Virgil

Girls

Vera, Verona, Vesta, Victoria, Viola, Violet, Virginia, Vivian

W

Boys

Walker, Wallace, Walter, Warren, Watson, Webster, Wesley, Wilber, Wilbert, Wilbur, Wiley, Wilfred, Willam, Willard, William, Wilson, Winfield

Girls

Wilda, Wilhelmina, Wilma, Winifred, Winnifred, Winona

Z

Girls

Zella, Zora

[natterghast]

⸻ㅤrulesㅤ;ㅤmake a new post and spell out your url with song titles, then tag as many people as there are letters in your url !

N — no lullaby, siames ;  xianne A — all star, owl city remix ;  solar T — the songbird, alex blue ;  jeanot T — thus always to tyrants, the oh hellos ;  geid E — everything goes on, porter robinson ;  jeanot R — risk of getting hurt (up close version), sigrid ;  nahinu G — graffiti, chvrches ;  xianne H — headlock, imogen heap ;  nahinu A — all these things that i’ve done, the killers ;  benjamin S — shooting star, owl city ;  solar T — the liar, trouble over tokyo ;  zelman

tagged by @serpentongue​ thanks !! tagging @jfouler​ @dx1118​ @dynamoprotocol​​ @the27percent​​ @deathmcth​​ and anyone else who wants to !

[peraltasass]

Read in 2023

✩✩✩✩✩ - ★★★★★

Fiction:

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes: ★★✩✩✩ (HUGE disappointment)

Babel by R. F. Kuang: ★★★★★ (HUGE recommend)

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: ★★★★✩  

Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron: ★★★★✩

Pet by Akwae Emenzi: ★★★★★

The Call-Out by Cat Fitzpatrick: ★★★★✩

The Deep by Rivers Solomon: ★★★★★ (big recommend!)

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé: ★★★★★

Nevada by Imogen Binnie: ★★★★✩

The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker (re-read): ★★★★✩

Das Känguru Manifest by Marc-Uwe Kling: ★★★★✩  

The Women of Troy by Pat Barker: ★★★★✩

Die Känguru Offenbarung by Marc-Uwe Kling: ★★★★✩

Die Känguru Apokryphen by Marc-Uwe Kling: ★★★★✩

Fake Dates and Mooncakes by Sher Lee: ★★★★✩  

Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi: ★★★★✩  

Peter Darling by Austin Chant: ★★★★✩  

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty: ★★★★½

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi: ★★★★★

Where We Go From Here by Lucas Rocha: ★★★½✩

Dschinns by Fatma Ayedemir: ★★★★★

Blutbuch by Kim De L’Horizon: ★★★★✩  

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang: ★★½✩✩

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall: ★★★★✩

Gwen and Art are Not in Love by Lex Croucher: ★★★★✩

The Red Scholar’s Wake by Aliette de Bodard: ★★★½✩

Der Duft der Sterne by Simon Klemp: (can’t fairly rate, a friend of mine is the author)

The Binding by Bridget Colling: ★★★★½

In Deeper Waters by F. T. Lukens: ★★★★½

Non-fiction:

Von hier aus gesehen by Celestine Hassenfratz, Anna Luise Rother, & Ulla Scharfenberg: ★★★★½

Behindert und Stolz by Luisa L’Audace: ★★★★½   

Ich, ein Kind der kleinen Mehrheit by Gianni Jovanovic mit Oyindamola Alashe: ★★★★✩  

Radikale Selbstfürsorge jetzt! by Svenja Gräfen: ★★★✩✩  

Eure Heimat ist unser Albtraum (Your Homeland is Our Nightmare) by Fatma Aydemir and Hengameh Yaghoobifarah: ★★★★★  

Bad Gays. A Homosexual History by Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller:

Unlearn Patriarchy by Lisa Jaspers, Naomi Ryland and Silvie Horch (eds.): ★★★★✩

Jews Don’t Count by David Baddiel: ★★★★✩

Sprache und Sein by Kübra Gümüşay: ★★★✩✩

They Called Us Enemy by George Takei: ★★★★✩

Lieber Jonas oder Der Wunsch nach Selbstbestimmung by Linus Giese: ★★★★✩

Gender. A Graphic Guide by Meg-John Barker & Julia Scheele: ★★½✩✩

Hood Feminism by Mikkie Kendall: ★★★★★  

Let’s Talk About Sex, Habibi by Mohamed Amjahid: ★★★★★  

Wie kann ich was bewegen? by Raúl Krauthausen & Benjamin Schwarz: (stopped bc it made me unhappy)

Caliban and the Witch by (not finished yet)

NichtMutterSein by Nadine Pungs: ★★★½✩

Desintegriert euch! by Max Czollek: ★★★★✩

Pageboy by Elliot Page: ★★★★★  

Hass by Şeyda Kurt: ★★★★½

Die stille Gewalt by Asha Hedayati: ★★★★★  

Die letzten Tage des Patriarchats by Margarete Stochowski: ★★★★½

Identitätskrise by Alice Hasters: ★★★½✩

Anti-Girlboss by Nadia Shehadeh: ★★★½✩

Graphic novels and webcomics:

Pimo & Rex by Thomas Wellmann: ★★★★✩

Pimo & Rex: Die interdimensionale Hochzeit by Thomas Wellmann: ★★★★✩ 

Freibad by Paulina Stulin & Doris Dörrie: ★★✩✩✩    

The Tea Dragon Festival by K. O’Neill: ★★★★★  

Medusa & Perseus by André Breinbauer: ★★✩✩✩/★★★✩✩