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Review: Bitch in a Bonnet by Robert Rodi

Review: Bitch in a Bonnet by Robert Rodi

Bitch in a Bonnet is a hoot and a half.  This is a collection of recaps, commentary, and criticism of Jane Austen novels, from the blog of Robert Rodi.  The first collection includes chapter-by-chapter commentary on Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Sense and Sensibility.  I didn’t always agree with Rodi but I sure did have fun disagreeing with him – he’s insightful and very, very funny.  Rodi’s main stance is that Jane Austen is … Continue reading Review: Bitch in a Bonnet by Robert Rodi

Whatcha Reading? April 2015 Edition

Book with a field and a road on the pages against a blue cloudy sky

It’s time for the most wonderfully fun and expensive monthly thread, where we ask about what you’re reading, tell you about what we’re enjoying, and then we all buy too many books – HA! Kidding. Like there’s such a thing has having too many books. PSHAW. I’m currently not reading a romance – SHOCKING I KNOW – but it’s finally spring and I’m about to go dive into my back yard and kiss every blade … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2015 Edition

Books On Sale

Books on Sale: Recapping May’s Most Popular Deals

Books on Sale: Recapping May’s Most Popular Deals

What a long strange month it's been. There were romances at .13 and .31, box sets of all sizes, and books that rarely get discounted priced at less than a dollar. Here are this month's most popular deals, all of which are, as of right now, still available!     Bitch in a Bonnet: Reclaiming Jane Austen from the Stiffs, the Snobs, the Simps and the Saps by Robert Rodi is .99c at Amazon and … Continue reading Books on Sale: Recapping May’s Most Popular Deals

Books On Sale

Books on Sale: Two Julia Quinns and Three Austen Nonfiction Examinations

Books on Sale: Two Julia Quinns and Three Austen Nonfiction Examinations

RECOMMENDED: The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn is $3.99 right now. This is the third book in the Smith-Smythe Quartet, which is related to the Bridgerton series. In fact, The Sum of All Kisses takes place almost immediately after Just Like Heaven and A Night Like This.  Carrie reviewed this book as did I, and we had rather different reactions:  Carrie gave it an A- and wrote:  At one point in The Sum of … Continue reading Books on Sale: Two Julia Quinns and Three Austen Nonfiction Examinations