It’s the weekend! Hooray! Which means it’s time for me to go spelunking in the world of vintage internet videos (or new ones, I’m not picky) to find goofy delights to share with you. Today: Summer Songs! It’s the last day of July, which often felt like the midpoint of summer, depending on when school was starting. I’m fascinated by the different start dates of schools in the US. Some don’t start until September while … Continue reading Friday Videos Love Summer Songs→
Hey, where are you going? Get in the time machine – we want to bring you back to March 2009 to check out the ads & features from Romantic Times Magazine. We’ve got: Snippy letters to the editor! Covers that look like shaving cream ads for women Reading in a recession Folks explaining steampunk! Pop vs. Soda And you’ll find out what words are used in an acrostic of “pandemic.” TW: In the middle you’ll … Continue reading 729. RT Rewind: March 2009 Ads & Features→
The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ Charles is 99c! Take note that this had a cover change and was given a new ISBN, so double check if you have this already. This book was almost recommend in two Rec Leagues: Papa Bears and No Bleak Moment.
This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviews at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at @thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next … Continue reading The Bonnet Brigade by Christy Matheson→
The Beheading Game by Rebecca Lehmann is $1.99! This was mentioned in Hide Your Wallet and there’s been a lot of Tudor-themed books coming out. I believe Sarah calls it Tudorpalooza.
This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading I am NOT Getting in the Travel Agency Van: An Oh Hell No Book Pitch→
Welcome back! The summer is always such a blur. It’s just like an amorphous blob of time. Is it Wednesday? It feels like a Friday? I should really answer that email. Can anyone else relate? Also I’m in my second trimester and I’ve been disappointed at the lack of weird pregnancy cravings. Lately, I just get a big burst of hunger right before bed and I creep down to the kitchen to heat up some … Continue reading Links: Cat Mail, Cover Art, & More→
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman is $4.99 at Amazon! I don’t love the new covers, but that’s neither here nor there. Subsequent books in the series are 99c right now, so stock up! I’ve been listening to it and it’s very good on audio.
This HaBO comes from Katy, who is looking for this romance I’m searching for a book and have tried everything! Here is what I remember: It was from the 80s or 90s. Heroine wore thick glasses, eventually had eye surgery in book. She designed clothes on the side, specifically there was a tennis outfit and a jumpsuit. Hero misses the glasses after surgery. I don’t remember their occupations. Ringing any bells for the Bitchery?
Welcome back! It’s the last week in July and there are some really interesting releases out before the month is over. Which new books are you looking forward to this week? Let us know in the comments!
England’s Perfect Hero by Suzanne Enoch is $2.99! This is book three in the Lessons in Love series. Are you a fan of Enoch’s historical romances? Do you have a favorite?
