Books On Sale
Jim Henson, Frankenstein, & More
Red City by Marie Lu is $5.99! This came out last October and I believe is Lu’s adult debut. The second book in this series comes out April 2027, so there’s plenty of time to catch up.
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On Reviews and What Makes Them Useful
I’m often frustrated by superficial reviews that don’t articulate the reasoning for an opinion about a book.
The Continuing Adventures of the Middle-Aged Gamer: Tiny Bookshop
This guest review is from Crystal Anne! Crystal Anne with An E comes to us from a sunny clime, but prefers to remain a pale indoor cat. She enjoys reading, cross-stitching something nerdy, going to see live music, and playing video games. She works as an autism consultant by day, got a degree in information science for fun, and currently serves on her local library advisory board, which she’s written about for SBTB. … Sometimes … Continue reading The Continuing Adventures of the Middle-Aged Gamer: Tiny Bookshop
Book Review
Safari Murder Party by Rachel Moore
I picked this book up for the following reasons: The colours on the cover – hello neon! The title – what could a ‘safari murder party’ be? The use of ‘safari’ in the title. I am a Zimbabwean/South African and while I have been on plenty of game drives and visits to nature reserves, I’ve never considered any of that a ‘safari’ even though they’re marketed as safaris outside of my region. Fletcher is an … Continue reading Safari Murder Party by Rachel Moore
Books On Sale
Star Wars, F/F Romance, & More
Delay of Game by Ari Baran is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal, so grab this one while you can! This is book two in the Penalty Box series. Are you a fan? Do you have a favorite?
Checking In With Y’all
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 Checking In With Y’all
Links: Tap Dancing, Historical Romance, & More
Hey, everyone! Welcome to Wednesday Links! How are things going? We’ve hit the unpredictability of New England spring weather. I have family visiting soon and they keep wanting weather updates. I have to caution them that sunny, beachy weather is not a guarantee. Especially not in May. As a reminder, if you’re free this evening, come say hi! I’m in conversation with May Berman for her debut novel Until Death. Tickets available here! … I cam … Continue reading Links: Tap Dancing, Historical Romance, & More
Books On Sale
Cowboys, Scots, & More
RECOMMENDED: Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon is $1.99 and a KDD! Carrie read this one and gave it a B+:
I’ve read a lot of books recently in which the romance was the least interesting part of the book. This book gave me the opposite feeling. Ari and Russell are nice people who are nice to spend time with, so while this book was not, shall we say, action packed, it was a lovely story about being honest with and about yourself and others and finding unexpected love.
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HaBO: He Saves Her from the Hangman’s Noose
This HaBO is from Mary, who wants to find this historical romance: I cannot remember the title/author of one of my favorite historical romance novels. Lead female was supposed to marry an older man and then he was murdered. She was accused and they were about to hang her, walking her through a courtyard, people throwing rotting food at her etc. Highland warrior and his clan save her, take her to his castle. She is … Continue reading HaBO: He Saves Her from the Hangman’s Noose
Books On Sale
Courtney Milan, Contemporary Romances, & More
RECOMMENDED: Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan is $2.99! It was recommended by both Bree Bridges and Sarah in the Rrrrromantasy panel Sarah moderated, by Courtney Milan in an SBTB podcast episode, and in a Rec League on Pure Escapism. Here’s hoping it wasn’t just a leftover sale from the weekend.
Book Review
’Neath Tropical Skies by Mollie Donovan Maule
Lucynka is a long-time lurker, who has occasionally commented under a couple different names in the past. Over the last few years, she’s become really interested in the history of the romance genre, particularly those forgotten or oft-overlooked parts. You can find her on Bluesky @lucynka.bsky.social, or else over on her WordPress, where she blogs about “obscure bullshit,” including a lot of romance pulp magazines from the 1920s-’40s. … While my last guest post showcased … Continue reading ’Neath Tropical Skies by Mollie Donovan Maule
