This guest review is from Danielle Fritz. Danielle is a former librarian who has a special affection for children’s lit and books about the funeral industry. She first cut her criticism teeth as a fanfic writer. A resident of the upper midwest, she’s learned to love beer and tater tot casserole and tolerate long winters. Most nights will find her cuddled up with her pups and wearing out her wrists with yet another crochet project. … Continue reading All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens →
Hey hello! Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here’s how we’re kicking off June: Lara: I’m currently reading Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess. It’s women’s fiction, which is an unusual choice for me, but the premise had me curious. So far it’s compelling enough for me to make time to read, but not enough to make me sacrifice sleep. Will report back! Claudia: Lara, I just started Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews!! I … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2025, Part One →
Happy Saturday! Here’s how we’re kicking off our reading this March: Claudia: I’m reading Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday. It’s interesting because Earls Trip didn’t quite hold my attention but I am enjoying this one much more. It’s out in late May. Shana: I’m reading Taken to Lemora by Elizabeth Stephens. It’s a dark alien romance. Her worldbuilding is solid but I haven’t decided if it’s too dark for me. Sarah: I am … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2025, Part One →
This Rec League came from Babelfish. Thank you so much! Hi y’all – you did a wonderful post a while back on fat-positive historical romances, and generally y’all are super cool about calling out fatphobia where you see it. The book I’m looking for may not exist, but if it does, I thought you’d know. (I’m a librarian and I’m coming up empty, so I’m turning to the experts!) I’m looking for books for *partners* … Continue reading The Rec League: Supportive Through Body Dysmorphia →

Hey y’all! I’m driving the Whatcha Reading? bus this week, as Amanda is traveling the globe. Spring has SPROINGED around me. This is a picture I took recently of my neighbor’s camellia (I think that’s a camellia) against the sky. In a truly dorky move, I’m trying to match the colors for a quilt in progress because I love blue, green, and pink together. Here’s what’s on the currently-reading list at SBTB HQ – with … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2024, Part One →