Jane Eyre is in my top ten favorite books and I’m very protective of it. I wrote a short book called Pride Prejudice and Popcorn: TV and Film Adaptations of Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, and Jane Eyre, in which I concluded that any adaption can work as long as it stays true to the themes and characters of the source material. The Wife Upstairs is hard to review because how it works on its … Continue reading The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins →
I’m in conversation with Rachel Hawkins on May 8, 2019, at 6:30pm at East City Bookshop in DC! There will be a Q&A and a booksigning afterward, too. You might have heard my recent interview with Rachel in Podcast Episode 338. “We’re All Unlikeable Heroines Now:” An Interview with Rachel Hawkins wherein we talked quite a bit about Her Royal Highness. I’m so excited to continue this conversation, I can’t even tell you. We’re going to be talking … Continue reading Rachel Hawkins in Conversation with Sarah at East City Bookshop →
Today I’m chatting with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins about All The Things. You might know her name from the Hex Hall series, the Rebel Belle series, or the Royals series, or maybe you were as excited as Elyse and Carrie when she announced her next project would be rewriting Jane Eyre as a Southern Gothic feminist rage story. Either way, we have a LOT to talk about. We discuss several different facets … Continue reading 338. “We’re All Unlikeable Heroines Now:” An Interview with Rachel Hawkins →
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the advertisements and features inside the June 2014 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. We’ve got So Many Small Presses that no longer exist, plus some really, really weird feet. Yup, feet! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: June 2014 Ads and Features! →
It’s our first Whatcha Reading of December, which means we’re nearly toward the end of 2022! Now, let’s talk books! Claudia: I’m reading Killers of a Certain Age and mulling over my own hit list! Shana: Do you think it gets longer the older we live? Sarah: Yes. My theory is that the reason menopause is not talked about much (until recently anyway) is because as we enter menopause we have a lot more free … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2022, Part One →
From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins comes a deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set at an Italian villa with a dark history, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend. Villa … Continue reading The Villa →
We’re wrapping up January with our second Whatcha Reading! Let’s talk books! Carrie: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. So far I love it, but I’m only about a third of the way through. Elyse: I’m reading Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins. Sarah: I re-read Written in Red and Lake Silence to prepare for Crowbones, which I’m starting next. I’m so excited. SO EXCITED. Sneezy: Re-reading Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins. Her books never shy from … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2022, Part Two →
New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing as Erin Sterling, casts a spell with a spine-tingling romance full of wishes, witches, and hexes gone wrong. Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend. Sure, Vivi knows she shouldn’t use her magic this way, but with only an “orchard hayride” scented candle on hand, she isn’t worried it … Continue reading The Ex Hex →
Happy Wednesday! Lots of videos in today’s Wednesday Links! And I shan’t apologize for it. Our Hanukkah giveaways start tomorrow, so get ready. If you’re new to the site since last year around this time, we do eight days of giveaways that usually consist of Kate Spade items, books, and more. We love giving back to the Bitchery with some fun stuff. You all deserve it! … Enjoy these dumb, but well-meaning cows! Another viral … Continue reading Links: Holiday Songs, More Cows, & More →
We’re recapping all kinds of stuff this week, and today: our top ten podcast episodes from 2019! Episodes toward the end of the year are at a slight disadvantage, of course, though my late-November conversation with Alyssa Cole in Episode 379 is one of the most recently popular and continues to be shared and linked (with good reason – it’s a great conversation). But looking at the year overall, these are the top ten most … Continue reading Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Best of 2019 →
The Ripped Bodice is back with another round of Summer Romance Bingo. Visit their site for a printable bingo card and rules on how to win prizes! We’ll be playing along in our Goodreads group and helping one another out with recommendations. You can also follow The Ripped Bodice on Twitter for more recs. If you’re not on Goodreads, that’s okay! We’ll be giving some suggestions here and opening it up to the Bitchery for further … Continue reading Recommendations for The Ripped Bodice’s 2019 Summer Romance Bingo →
