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Cover Snark: Community Submissions

Her Alien Matchmaker by Melissa Riddell. A shirtless, headless man with X tattoos at his ribs and collar bone. A big planet is in front of his waist.

Welcome back to Cover Snark! These covers were all sent in by the community! From Jane Buehler: At first glance (small thumbnail) I thought he was shooting out a laser beam from his chest! Sarah: That’s an interesting place for a stigmata. Amanda: Why is he so grainy, like his skin is the texture of a basketball. Sarah: Wait. WAIT. Whatever this cheetah-print thing is, it is both above and below his pec. What IS … Continue reading Cover Snark: Community Submissions

Sunday Sale Digest!

Smart Bitches in a blue typewriter font, and After Dark lit up like hot pink neon

This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest!

Hide Your Wallet

Book Beat: Alien Cowboys, Marriage of Convenience, & More

Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.

$5.99 Hardcovers at Book Outlet!

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I’ve posted about my love of Book Outlet before. They’re a great option if you don’t mind waiting to get a physical book when it’s on sale; you’re kind of at the mercy of their stock. Right now, they’re running a big fiction sale with paperbacks and hardcovers available for $5.99. There are some new releases and special hardcover editions! I also have a referral coupon, which is $5 off a $25 order. I think … Continue reading $5.99 Hardcovers at Book Outlet!

Podcast

706. The Astral Library with Kate Quinn

Kate Quinn’s new book, The Astral Library, is out this week and I was so excited to not only get an advanced copy but an opportunity to interview Kate Quinn. We talk about the inspiration for this very magical book, and about books that are sanctuaries. We also talk about library advocacy, book banning, and the deadly threat of bureaucracy. My favorite thing that Kate says: “When you love a book, it also loves you.”

The Rec League: Revolutionist Bi Polycules

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

This fun Rec League was suggested by Geoffroy in the podcast Patreon discord: A bit niche, but anyone would suggest a series of poly (or adjacent) smutty Paranormal-ish romance that has an insurrectionists vibe? As long as it’s open-door or found family with 4+ bi- polycule who believe ACAB, with enough distance for escapism. Susan: Did Kit Rocha do any polyamory? It’s genuinely been so long that I don’t remember. Sneezy: Ya, they did. Now … Continue reading The Rec League: Revolutionist Bi Polycules

Links: Pokemon, Tabletop Games, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

Welcome back, everyone! Can you believe February is almost over? This month has been so busy for me and I would like a break so I can sleep for a week straight. Please and thank you. Would anyone else like to join me in this hibernation? Some of my friends have taken up collaging and their collages are so fun and creative. I’m tempted, but I also feel like I’d be too in my head … Continue reading Links: Pokemon, Tabletop Games, & More

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