CW/TW: abortion consideration and discussion, toxic family, discussion of miscarriage, pre-eclampsia Tara: I mentioned this book in a recent Whatcha Reading post with the comment “I’m only a third of the way through, but if you like the idea of an f/f romance with fat rep, knitting, friends with benefits, and a truly nonjudgemental dive into abortion vs opting to complete a pregnancy, this is the book for you!” And guess what?! Carrie was into … Continue reading Knit, Purl, a Baby and a Girl by Hettie Bell →
Editor’s note: Please note that this is not an invitation to debate abortion in the comments. Any attempts to do so will be removed. This request came from S.A. Thanks for submitting this one: Do you have any recommendations for romances where heroines have had or are considering an abortion — sort of the reverse of the “secret baby” trope? I saw your review for Knit, Purl, a Baby and a Girl by Hettie Bell, … Continue reading The Rec League: Abortion in Romance →
Whew, buddy! It’s March. Is Spring springing where you are? Let’s talk books! Carrie: I’m finishing Gentleman Jim by Mimi Matthews. It’s beloved by many but I’m feeling kinda cranky about it. Shana: I’m reading at sloth speed lately, so I think I’m reading the same books as last month. I did start a new audiobook, Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price. It’s already challenging my deeply held assumptions and I’m only on chapter … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2021 Edition, Part One →
