Content warnings: Lots and lots of grief and loss, also death of a secondary character Dearest Josephine is an epistolary novel about grief and coming of age, disguised as a paranormal gothic romance. It is a sweet, clever, beautiful book, and I adored it. In 1820, the recently orphaned Elias Roch meets Josephine DeClare at an inn, and falls instantly and passionately in love. But in the morning, she is gone, and he has no … Continue reading Dearest Josephine by Caroline George →
Caroline George sweeps readers up into two different time periods with an unexpected love story that prompts us to reimagine what it means to be present with the people we love. 2020: Chocolate and Earl Grey tea can’t fix Josie De Clare’s horrible year. She mourned the death of her father and suffered a teen-life crisis, which delayed her university plans. But when her father’s will reveals a family-owned property in Northern England, Josie leaves … Continue reading Dearest Josephine →
This was simply delightful. I’ve always wished for Lydia Bennet and Mary Crawford to run away together and be pirate queens. This is not that book – but it’s the next best thing. Told from Lydia’s point of view, the book posits that Lydia is a witch and that her sister, Kitty, is in fact a cat and Lydia’s familiar. In a world of secret magic where every spell has a cost, Lydia must figure … Continue reading The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub →
It’s everyone’s favorite monthly post! Now, we have no statistical data to prove that it’s everyone’s favorite, but it’s something I’m willing to put money on. If you’re new to SBTB, this is where we talk about what we’re reading or what books we’ve finished recently. Oh, and be prepared to add a ton of new books to your TBR pile! Amanda: I stayed up until 3am to finish Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? July 2018 Edition →
I’m approaching this, the final recap of The Bachelor season 22, with a mix of relief and dread. Relief because we’re almost done. I never have to look at Arie’s dumb face again. Dread because I am cringing in horror at what I’ll likely have to sit through to get there. Last night Arie proposed to Becca K, the “winner” of the season. Then in an extra shitty move, ABC ambushed Becca and filmed him breaking … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor-Episode 12: Shut Up, Chris →
Mild content warning for spousal abuse and rape. Previously: Morwenna was forced to marry Whitworth. Enys is coping. George is an asshole. A fire rages with a village celebration, and there’s music and dancing. Sam sits uncomfortably at all of this frivolous gaiety, then Tholly strides in, announcing that he’s the new gravedigger. “Graverobber, you mean?” laughs Ross. Tholly also now has a daughter, Emma, who zeros in on the cute brooder in the corner … Continue reading Poldark 3.06 →
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Enys was rescued from being a POW in France. Morwenna and Drake went through levels in their relationship story. George assured Whitworth that he will receive a “favorable answer” within a month. George wakes up, and morning is … Continue reading Poldark 3.05 →
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Enys is alive, but still imprisoned. Morwenna is facing a marriage crisis. George continues to be a murderous dick. D gave birth to a baby girl. Among the Family Poldark, D describes the current plan to rescue the … Continue reading Poldark 3.04 →
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Enys is alive! And imprisoned! George is social climbing like whoa. Elizabeth is using opiates to manage her anxiety. This episode uses a lot of short scenes and quick cuts, which makes great visuals but is hell to … Continue reading Poldark 3.03 →
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Ross went to France to find Enys. In Cornwall, D and Jeremy stand on the cliffs. “Where is he, Jeremy? Papa has been gone a long while, hasn’t he? Where could he be.” Uh, France? Ross and Tholly … Continue reading Poldark 3.02 →
UPDATE: All the downloads have been claimed! Thanks again to the team at Avon and we hope you found a good book (or two) for the weekend! The Avon Publisher Booksigning (“The Avon Open House”) at RWA 2017 is from 8:30 to 9:30 am today. Our friends at Avon Romance have arranged a superb surprise for those of you who love romance but aren’t attending the 2017 RWA conference. Are you ready for what it is? … Continue reading Avon Signing Digital Download Extravaganza →
