The Stick: Tea and Books (@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social)

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 11:50 PM

Today's blend is Caramel Apple by @fridaytea.com. I've started Starside by Alex Aster. So far it is a pretty standard Romantsy, but I haven't sussed out who the love interst will be. There are two strong candidates. I've heard there are twists ahead. #booksky #teasky 📚💙 📚🎧 🪐📚 🍵 ☕️ 🫖

A mug in the shape of a unicorn filled with tea on a table next to a mobile phone playing an audio book.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 3:26 AM

The Sharks also lost.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 9:07 PM

Nice

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 9:06 PM

Probably the TRex

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 6:24 PM

This one has been on my TBR for years, I think almost a decade at this point. I really need to move it up.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 6:24 PM

Henry Tudor Must Die - imagine if the wives of Henry had a little magic and a thirst for vengeance.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 3:14 PM

I am not sure there is a HEA or even a HFN hiding in Wuthering Heights. I feel fairly confident there is some Excellent Hindley/Heathcliff enemies to lovers fan fiction out there. But even then it would require so many deviations it would be barely recognizable.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 1:55 PM

Will do

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 1:15 PM

It's really is :-)

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 1:12 PM

Today's blend is Staying In by Tea&Absinthe. This cherry chocolate black tea is perfect for watching the rain. I'm listening to Henry Tudor Must Die by @lillianjaine.bsky.social. This month's ABSCBC pick. #booksky #teasky ☕️ 🍵 🫖 📚💙 🎧📚 🪐🎧

A mobile device playing an audio book on a table next to a mug of tea.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 12:32 PM

I'd like to think I am a Raptor but probably a T - Rex. #dinosaur #Prehistoric #vibes #vibe 🦕🦖🐲

A poster that reads What Prehistoric creature matches your vibe?

T Rex - The bold leader.
All bark (and bite).
Dramatic entrance.
Main character energy.

Or

Coelaccanth - The Old Soul.
Mass extinction survivor.
Zero interest in dramatics.
Showing up > Showing off.

Or

Mammoth - The gentle giant.
Generally uncovered.
Doesn't Rush.
Remembers everything.

Or

Raptor - the clever one.
Scheming (affectionately).
Pack mentality (loyal).
Chaotic but coordinated.

Or

Zarafasaura - the elegant enigma.
Glides through everything.
Graceful but sharp instincts.
Mysterious depth energy.

Or

Pherosaur - the free spirit.
Flies above it all.
Hard to pin down.
Effortlessly cool.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:35 PM

Hoping they stay safe

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:34 PM

But what about the next book?

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:21 PM

I have been mesmerized by this under water bloom not yet opened and inches from breaching the surface. #afternoonbreaks #ponds #waterfeature #waterlilly

A photo of a small pond. Goldfish swim beneath Lily pads that float on the surface of the water. A small pink flower bobs in the distance. On the left side below the water a curly stem of a flower leads to an unopened bloom.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:11 PM

Today's blend is a London Fog. I treated myself. I am listening to the Raven and the Reindeer and I feel like it is perfectly named because they are the best characters in this Snow Queen retelling. Mousebones is the best! #booksky #teasky 🫖 ☕️ 🍵 📚💙 📚🎧 📚🪐 ❄️👸 🦌

A hand holding a mobile device playing an audio book. In the distance there is a small water feature. A to-go mug is resting on a nearby table.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:00 PM

Oh no! Keep it away from the other books, you don't want it to spread.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:46 PM

Happy #LetterboxdFriday! Time to post your #LastFourWatched 💖

Leaning into Halloween. Plus the ATL Loons convinced me to see April X, if you like Connor Storrie he is in it a lot.
🎬🎞🎥🎦📽🍿

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The Lost Boys. 5 Stars.
The Thing. 4 and a half stars.
Verity. 2 Stars.
April X. 2 stars.

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:37 PM

Me too!

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:19 AM

Sending well wishes

@poetsofsweetpea.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 12:37 AM

Today's blend is a delicious tisane of Rooibos, peppermint, cocoa nibs and vanilla. I'm listening to The Raven and The Reindeer by @tkingfisher.com. I am just starting but I think it is a retelling of the Snow Queen. #booksky #teasky 💙📚 🎧📚 🪐📚 ❄️👸 🍵 🫖 ☕️