TL;DR: if you loved Heated Rivalry, and/or if your diaphragm is bored and you’d like to entertain it by laughing for 75 straight minutes, go and see The Heated Rivalry Unauthorized Parody Musical at The Culture Club on West 27th in New York. I’ve written pretty often about how much I love affectionate satire and parody. You might have guessed from the past 21 years of our examination of romance fiction that this might be … Continue reading The Heated Rivalry Unauthorized Parody Musical→
This post is sponsored by Kobo Plus, and contains affiliate links which bring a portion of your purchase to us at no extra charge to you. If you use them, thanks, and if not, no worries. Thanks, y’all! … Many folks make New Year’s resolutions to learn something new, and I’m pleased to report that with a Kobo Plus membership, you’ve got so many options. I know y’all have heard about Kobo Plus, I am presuming, … Continue reading Kobo Plus: What Do You Want to Learn to Do in 2026?→
This post is sponsored by Kobo Plus, and contains affiliate links which bring a portion of your purchase to us at no extra charge to you. If you use them, thanks, and if not, no worries. Thanks, y’all! … I know y’all have heard about Kobo Plus, I am presuming, but in case not: Kobo Plus is nifty. And if you’re looking at Lara’s quest for indie/self pub historicals and wondering where you can find some tasty … Continue reading Kobo Plus: Indie and Self Published Historicals, Please!→
This post is sponsored by Kobo Plus, and contains affiliate links which bring a portion of your purchase to us at no extra charge to you. If you use them, thanks, and if not, no worries. Thanks, y’all! … I know y’all have heard about Kobo Plus, I am presuming, but in case not: Kobo Plus is nifty. Especially if you want to learn new skills. Kobo Plus is a subscription service that allows you unlimited access … Continue reading Kobo Plus: Let’s Get Crafty!→
This post is sponsored by Rakuten Kobo, and contains affiliate links which bring a portion of your purchase to us at no extra charge to you. If you use them, thanks, and if not, no worries. Thanks, y’all! … This news was announced in early September, but this week, the Kobo Clara Colour is now available in white by customer demand – I admit I’m fascinated by the new colour eInk screens. Kobo makes two … Continue reading Kobo Plus and Colour Devices – Oh, The Temptation→
by SB Sarah · Sep 24, 2025 at 1:59 am ·
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It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month: some updates on past purchases, some tips on shopping, and some neat and useful stuff we’re loving. Take a look: Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.
by SB Sarah · Jun 25, 2025 at 2:00 am ·
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It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month: your recommendations, your requests, and LOTS of options to stay cool. Take a look: Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.
This guest post is from Verity, who lives in the UK, and reads a book set in every US state plus DC every year. I was super curious, so I asked her about it. Yes, I know, I’m nosy. … Hello, my name is Verity and I like writing cheques my reading brain doesn’t like cashing. Let me explain. I like to read romance and cozy crime. I have a terrible habit of finding a … Continue reading The Every State Reading Challenge with Verity→
by SB Sarah · May 28, 2025 at 2:00 am ·
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It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month: your suggestions for air purifiers, eyeshadow, and travel shoes – plus some recent purchases that have made my life much more comfortable! Take a look: Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Your Suggestions and New Faves→
This post is sponsored by Kobo Plus, and contains affiliate links which bring a portion of your purchase to us at no extra charge to you. If you use them, thanks, and if not, no worries. Thanks, y’all! … Y’all have heard about Kobo Plus, I am presuming, but in case not: Kobo Plus is nifty. Kobo Plus is a subscription service that allows you unlimited access to ebooks, audiobooks, or, depending on the plan, ebooks … Continue reading Y’all Know About Kobo Plus, Right?→
We talk about a lot of things here at the Pink Palace, but have we talked in-depth about stamps? That noise you just heard was Amanda sitting up to text me exactly what dates and times we have discussed stamps. I know we’ve mentioned them, but I got a USPS Philatelic catalog in the mail (is this something that just happens as you age? You get AARP invitations and philatelic catalogs? Not a complaint, btw) … Continue reading Smart Bitches Love Stamps→
