After two and a half months of reading Gothic things and watching Gothic things I read Sweetest Thing on a whim. It was not Goth. I loved it. This f/f contemporary romance is funny and wildly entertaining although there’s a frustrating subplot and there’s a very sudden time gap (more on that later). This book involves a British television baking competition called Bake It! This fictional show is obviously loosely modelled after the real British … Continue reading Sweetest Thing by Natasha West →
We have reached November! Many of us at SBTB HQ have been groaning about reading slumps. Is something in the air? Let’s get into what we’re reading now! Shana: I just started a bunch of novels in a moment of book hangover desperation. The one I’m enjoying the most so far is White Whiskey Bargain by Jodie Slaughter . It’s a marriage of convenience plot between two super sexy moonshine smugglers in contemporary Kentucky. Tara: … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2019 Edition, Part One →
Are you ready for September to be over? Or is it too soon? I love October, but I’m not sure how I feel for 2019 to end already. At least we have books, right?! Shana: I’m reading The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. It’s been on my list since Carrie’s review. Women slowly falling in love over conversation is the perfect chaser to all the m/m novels with emotionally inarticulate men that … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2019, Part Two →
It’s time for part two of our Romantic Times Rewind visit to the May 2014 issue, where we take a tour of the ads and features inside! As I said two weeks ago, I wasn’t sure what having the images inside the podcast entry would do so I’m doing a separate post for each one. PICTURES AHOY Y’ALL. You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: May 2014 Ads and Features →
Pretty pictures time! Cover design by Natasha Snow Designs Elyse: I love how simple yet striking this cover is. Amanda: The art deco (is that art deco) elements are definitely selling this to me. Shana: I need all the cheekbones, all the time. And the font feels like it would be at home in a Frank Lloyd Wright house. CarrieS: Right away I want to know what silent sin he is thinking about. Sarah: Those … Continue reading Cover Awe: Choose Your Fighter →
Hi. Yes. It’s Whatcha Reading time. If you’re new or new-ish, this is where we talk about what we’ve been reading: all the hits, misses, and everything in between. Sarah: I’m reading: Tales from the Folly by Ben Aaronovich, a collection of short stories from the Peter Grant series. Peter seems to be my exception to my disinterest in reading any law enforcement characters at the moment. There’s one short story that takes place in … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2020 Edition, Part One →
We are approaching the end of August. How? When? Why? I have this fear that we’ll get to December and then December will just keep going and 2020 will go on forever. Anyway, should we get into the books? Carrie: My daughter finally talked me into reading the Percy Jackson series, so I’m hooked on that. I am in the middle of Book Three, The Titan’s Curse. Also I just started Rocket Science by Emily … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2020 Edition, Part Two →
Happy Bachelor day, Bitchery! Last week after a ton of back and forth bickering, Alayah went home after being dubbed “fake.” That was basically the entire episode. That’s the entire intro. Pour yourself a stiff drink. Let’s get this party started. The episode opens with Chris Harrison telling the contestants, “Good morning! C’mon in! We’re making biscuits!” They all assemble in the living room where there are no biscuits. Is that some sort of slang term … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S24 E4: We’re Makin’ Biscuits →
It’s time for The Bachelor and I regret to inform you that we are still talking about champagne. We open at the McMansion the day after the last group date, and Hannah Ann and Kelsey are both still crying about their feud. Kelsey is mad that Hannah Ann told Peter she was a bully, and Hannah Ann is mad that Kelsey accused her of champagne thievery. Also there’s a redhead on the show that I absolutely … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S24 E3: We’re Still Talking About Champagne →
Powerful kings. Dirty-talking princes. Insatiable dukes. They’re ready to rule your heart. Royally Mine is a sexy collection of bad boy romances featuring HOT royal heroes, brought to you by twenty-two New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors. This deliciously naughty bundle of ALL-NEW standalone novellas stars panty-scorching kings, princes, and dukes who are used to being in command. Charge up your e-reader, clear your schedule, and put on your best tiara, because these royal bad boys are ready … Continue reading Royally Mine →
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny is the sequel (….I guess) of the 2000 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, a classic that introduced a lot of Western audiences to wuxia film. Sword of Destiny stars Michelle Yeoh, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Harry Shum Jr. and Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and is directed by Woo-Ping Yuen, who is no Ang Lee. Here’s the summary from Netflix: Renowned warrior Yu Shu-Lien comes out of retirement to keep the legendary Green Destiny … Continue reading Movie Review: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny →
