Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 123
Welcome back! We have an all fiction edition with mainly horror and thriller recommendations. ‘Tis the season! Any recommendations you’d like to share? Leave them in the comments!
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Sunday Sale Digest!
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Book Review
Emma Gets Even by Josie Johns
This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviewed at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at @thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next … Continue reading Emma Gets Even by Josie Johns
Whatcha Reading? September 2026, Part One
Welcome back! Here’s how we’re kicking off our September reading: Carrie: I’m reading and loving Tarot for the Wild Soul by Lindsay Mack, which is a nonfiction guide to using tarot from a trauma-informed perspective. Sarah: I have been deep diving into Sarah Morgan’s Harlequin Presents and Mills & Boon Medicals and branching out into other extremely over the top Presents in Hoopla. The recent HaBO has given me another author to add to my … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2026, Part One
Books On Sale
A Mystery, Johanna Lindsey, & More
Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews is $1.99 at Amazon! Lots of Andrews fans here! This is book three in the Kinsmen series, but can be read out of order.
Podcast
735. RT Rewind: September 2012 Reviews
This month we’re going back to September 2012 to take a look at the new books in Romantic Times magazine. We’re talking about a very male hero, letting teens be teens, and hooray, there are dozens of terrible men to add to the pile. We also talk about our favorite Garth Brooks songs, and our go-to karaoke songs. (What’s yours?) At about 25 minute in we talk about something rather morbid – books bound in … Continue reading 735. RT Rewind: September 2012 Reviews
Friday Videos Love Crayns and my Grandma
Let’s go for some comforting, relaxing videos today, yeah? Not only is Mr. Rogers a national treasure, but he’s also from Pittsburgh. So, not only do you get to see how crayons (crayns) are made, but because I went down a rabbit hole, you get to hear what my grandmother sounded like, too. I don’t know if Mr. Rogers knew he was a pioneer of ASMR, but the results cannot be argued with. It’s time … Continue reading Friday Videos Love Crayns and my Grandma
Books On Sale
Fake Dating, Non-Fiction, & More
Wench by Erynne Rivers is 99c! This Robin Hood retelling came out over the summer. I actually preordered this one!
Lightning Review
Heather by Caitlin Mullen
Heather is one of those books that’s so hard to review because I want to say as little about it as possible while shouting its praise from the rooftops. It’s an intriguing and surprising mystery with a strong sense of place, and it also explores the bonds between sisters. If you liked God of the Woods you’ll like Heather (but Heather is better, IMO). The novel takes place in dual timelines between the present day … Continue reading Heather by Caitlin Mullen
Books On Sale
Hot Dogs, Dark Lords, & More
Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines is $3.99! The book is described as Buffy meets Golden Girls, which sounds awesome. Have any of you read it?
Links: Weddings, Music, & More
Welcome back! I’m currently on vacation, sitting by a pool and scheduling prenatal massages. This was booked prior to the baby news; we decided to keep it because who knows how long it’ll be before we can take a trip as a couple again. I’m six months in and feel like I’ve exploded! … If you’re in the Boston area or are visiting, you can now view Elaine Gignilliat’s romance cover art at Lovestruck Books. … Continue reading Links: Weddings, Music, & More
