Reader Recommendations

Whatcha Reading? April 2018 Edition

Cup of coffee and yarn for knitting on plaid with books close-up

It’s everyone favorite post! It also might be the most expensive, but it’s an occupational hazard around here. Whatcha Reading is where we discuss all of our reading highs and lows of the past month. This month’s post takes a bit of a detour with reading experiences and the awesomeness of my last undergrad semester. Sarah: I’m reading the new Lucy Parker, Making Up, almost a month before it comes out and I feel TERRIBLY guilty about … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2018 Edition

The Rec League: Heists

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

We’ve gotten a few requests for this one, but thanks to Emma for putting the bug in our ear about it: I’ve finally gotten around to listening to the podcast and in episode 272 one of you mentioned that heist books are great. I agree, could you recommend some please? RHG: Theresa Romain’s Lady Rogue  (not out yet, I’m reading it now) is a reverse heist. Sarah: The one with the woman. In the gold dress. … Continue reading The Rec League: Heists

Whatcha Reading? March 2018 Edition

Cup of coffee and yarn for knitting on plaid with books close-up

We’re nearing the end of the month, which means it’s about that time where we all share what we’ve been reading. We can cheer our reading high points and commiserate over our reading low points. Let it all hang out! Reading-wise, at least. Elyse: I am almost finished with I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara on audio which is excellent. RHG: I just started Hurts to Love You  last night, and fortunately … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2018 Edition

The Rec League: Travel Romances

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

This Rec League comes from us! Or more particularly, Sarah! We’re looking for travel romances, romances that take place while traveling or on vacation, or just far from “home.” Sarah: Rosalind James’ Escape to New Zealand series . The conflict is low low low angst but the virtual travel to New Zealand was really fun for me. Amanda: Roman Crazy  is something I’d consider a travel romance. Heroine goes to Italy for the summer following her divorce. … Continue reading The Rec League: Travel Romances

The Rec League: Blacksmiths

Featured image for The Rec League: Blacksmiths

Big thank you to Rose, who suggested this Rec League in a previous Books on Sale post. She also promised everyone cookies! Elyse: There was a Tessa Dare I think! Redheadedgirl: Beauty and the Blacksmith  Amanda: Adriana Anders has a contemporary blacksmith hero in Under Her Skin . He has some lovely beta qualities and I highly recommend him. Carrie: There’s Kate the Blacksmith in A Knight’s Tale. When it comes to books, I got nuthin’. … Continue reading The Rec League: Blacksmiths

The Rec League: Winter Olympics

Featured image for The Rec League: Winter Olympics

What a timely request! Thanks to Monique for sending this one in: In one of my Facebook readers groups, someone posted a picture of the ridiculously HOT team USA men’s bobsledding team. So my curiosity got the better of me and I deep dived into google to see if there were any bobsled romances. Sadly, I found nothing so I figured I should ask the pros of romance recommendations! Secondly I was just wondering if … Continue reading The Rec League: Winter Olympics

The Rec League: Historical Heroines in Their Thirties

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

This Rec League comes from Taryn, who is looking for a specific age-range of heroines: I’m on the lookout for romances with heroines in their 30’s (or even late 20s), particularly historical romances, but also contemporary. I’ve read a number that I have loved (Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, Sherry Thomas, etc…) but I’m always looking to add to my collection. I find that many historical romances have heroines who are in their teens … Continue reading The Rec League: Historical Heroines in Their Thirties

Whatcha Reading? January 2018 Edition

Cozy winter still life: cup of hot coffee and book with warm plaid on windowsill against snow landscape from outside.

It’s our first Whatcha Reading of the new year! We all hope you’re off to a great start on your reading. But, if you aren’t, that’s okay too! There is plenty of time to catch up, especially if you’ve set some personal reading goals. For the second year in a row, I’ve failed to meet by Goodreads Reading Challenge amount, which is to read 60 books in a year. So, I’m attempting it again. Third … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2018 Edition

The Rec League: Mentors

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

Are you all ready to harness your collective powers for another Rec League? This request comes from Anna: This question was inspired by your recent Silver Fox Rec League. Could you recommend me some books where the hero is more mature and self-aware than the heroine, and comes to terms with his feelings far quicker than she does, teaching her something about herself in the process? This theme is my ultimate catnip, but I only … Continue reading The Rec League: Mentors

The Rec League: Athlete Heroines

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

A great Rec League subject for the upcoming 2018 Olympics, we want to say thanks to Reader Eve for emailing us this request: I love your Rec League, and am hoping the Bitchery can help me discover more of my favorite theme: athlete heroines. Sports romances (understandably, given what is watched) almost exclusively feature superrich!Athlete wooing a professional female (PR, sports therapist, events manager, team owner’s daughter…). These can be hit-and-miss for me. However, something … Continue reading The Rec League: Athlete Heroines

The Rec League: Renovation Romances

The Rec League - heart shaped chocolate resting on the edge of a very old book

Oooh, we’ve got a good one this week! For all you HGTV lovers out there, send a big thanks to Reader Chloe who sent in this request: I’m seeking out romance with remodel recommendations. I love stories of shops/houses/barns – you name it – restored or remodeled or what-have-you alongside a good romance. I have no cares as to whether it is contemporary or historical but would like to find something funny or witty. I’m … Continue reading The Rec League: Renovation Romances

↑ Back to Top