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Holiday Gift Guide: Gifting Books and Linking Indies

What book do you love to gift to people, and what's your local bookshop?

Q&A: Amy Zed and Jennifer Estep

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Hi Smart Bitches readers! I’m Amy Zed, author of A Symphony of Starlight, a sci-fi romantasy debuting January first. As a new author, I’ve had many star-eye-emoji-worthy moments in the last few months, from getting my first edit letter to holding the first printed copy of my novel in my hands. But even when I was cradling my first author copy, I never imagined I’d get the chance to interview one of my all-time favorite … Continue reading Q&A: Amy Zed and Jennifer Estep

Cover Snark: Baby Arsonist Strikes Again!

Up in Smoke by Annabeth Albert. A very orange cover! A smile, scruffy man is holding a baby. There is an image of a flame in the title and it looks like the baby is reaching toward it.

Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Wait, What?: I’m not sure what is happening in this cover! She looks like she’s having a…moment…He looks totally annoyed, bro, and they both look like escapees from Saved by the Bell. Sarah: They are from a 1994 JC Penney’s catalog, right? That’s where that image is from? Elyse: I had that outfit in 5th grade. Sneezy: The circle of life, eh? I wonder which of them is the … Continue reading Cover Snark: Baby Arsonist Strikes Again!

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!

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 79

Hello, everyone! It feels too long since our last Get Rec’d! We have a couple non-fiction titles, some Gothic horror, and an adorable middle grade novel. Tell us about any great book recommendations you’ve received lately, or share one of your own in the comments!

Other Media Review

Movie Review: Hot Frosty

Hot Frosty movie poster with a tall white man with shaggy hair to his chin wearing denim and a red scarf holding hands with Lacey Chabert who is wearing a green vneck sweater

Oh Dear Readers, what can I possibly tell you about Hot Frosty that you don’t already know? That it has some fish out of water jokes? That it it takes place in a quirky small town? That romance wins in the end? You know all this. Either you like the Netflix versions of Hallmark Christmas movies or you do not. If you do not, then no amount of shirtless Dustin Mulligan will save you. If … Continue reading Movie Review: Hot Frosty

Books On Sale

Contemporary Romances, Jane Austen, & More

Books on Sale: Holiday Pleasures Bundle by Theresa Romain & More

The Holiday Pleasures Bundle by Theresa Romain is 99c! This bundle features all four books in the Holiday Pleasures historical romance series, plus some bonus stories. Several of Romain’s books are heavily discounted or even FREE! Book three, Season for Scandal (book 3) earned an A+. And a little note that we retired the A+ grade and use “Squee” now.

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Podcast

644. Fanfic, Generosity, and Really Long Books with Anne, Sandra, Miriam, Carrie A, and Lisa

My guests this week are, in the words of my home vernacular, yinz n’at. We’re traveling all over the country this week and we’re talking about fanfic, finding an unending treasure trove of books to read from a new favorite author, and taking time for restorative actions. There is still time to sign up if you’re a member of the Patreon community! Head over to Patreon and you’ll find the link.

Books On Sale

Cowboys, Fantasy Romance, & More

Books on Sale: Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas & More

RECOMMENDED: Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Del. Elyse gave it a B- in a Lightning Review, saying it was good but not Kleypas-good:

Marrying Winterborne was a little bit of a disappointment because I expect SO MUCH from a Kleypas novel, but somehow also compulsively readable. It’s the direct sequel to Cold-Hearted Rake and best read after that book in order to provide context.

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