Today on Instagram and Facebook, Julia Quinn announced the launch of JQ Editions, a historical romance special edition subscription service. Per her announcement, the special editions will include “luxurious soft-touch covers, illustrated endpapers, and fabulous sprayed edges.” (SPREDGES?! Everybody drink!) Quinn will be selecting each title, and says in the introduction that some will be “brand new,” while others will be “recent gems, or classics of the modern genre.” Per the caption, “Each and every … Continue reading Julia Quinn Launches JQ Editions, Kickstarter Subscription of Special Edition Historical Romances →
This week we are talking with Jenna Grinstead, Stephanie Violet, Lisa, and Bull! Yup, we’re visiting Norway this week. Bring a hat. As always we have book recs, including one from the 1500s, wishes, and terrible jokes. Please note: during my conversation with Lisa, we discuss true crime and historical murders. Important Notes I Want to Keep Shouting About! Thanks to your Patreon pledges, we have reached our goal with the F’ICE campaign, and all … Continue reading 698. Holiday Wishes VI with Jenna Grinstead, Stephanie Violet, Lisa, and Bull →
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 What are Your Predictions for Romance in 2026? →
This week we are talking with Shana, Sue, and Rhonda about book recs and wishes, plus fantasy and magical bureaucracy, grief in romance, schtupping by volume, and inventions for readers to find even MORE books. Thanks to your Patreon pledges, we have reached our goal with the F’ICE campaign, and all dynamic ads are now turned off permanently for everyone who listens. Thank you so much! You can gift a Patreon membership if you’re so … Continue reading 697. Holiday Wishes V with Shana, Sue, and Rhonda →
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 What Was Your Least Favorite Book This Year? →
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like, and our final 2025 Holiday Gift Guides! This week: gifts for folks into tarot, astrology, the stars, puzzles, and more! Take a look: Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! Remember, if you have requests for your holiday shopping, please let us know! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Jewelry, Puzzles and More! →
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah! Get ready, we’re going into the new year with candles and jelly donuts and latkes and it’s going to be a party! Like last year, I’ve put together eight care packages designed to make your winter more fun, mellow, warm, and entertaining. Just in time for the beginning of 2026! First: my Hanukkah wishes for you tonight and for the next eight: may each candle lit lead to … Continue reading Hanukkah 2025 Giveaway: Eight Fabulous Care Packages! →
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 Reminder! 2pm ET on December 13: Crafty Zoomy Zoomy Craft! →
We’re back with more Holiday Wishes! This week we’re talking with Rae A., Josephine, and Sneezy! This week we are talking romance bookstores and road trips, luxurious bidets, webtoons, and, of course, books. And some ranting about women artists in history. We are traveling as far as Taiwan in this episode – and this should be the last of my laryngitis – hooray for all of us! Updates? Updates! Thanks to your Patreon pledges, we … Continue reading 696. Holiday Wishes IV with Rae A, Josephine, and Sneezy →
