Let’s take a look at some gorgeous covers! Cover art by Valentina Remenar Lara: Oh, I love that cover! Sneezy: That’s so atmospheric! Sarah: Well damn. Amanda: The position of the smoke! The dripping tea (or is it?). The image of the city within her body. Such great composition! Sarah: The hair over her eye! Echoed by the smoke! Sarah: This is pretty. Amanda: This reminds me of those I Spy books and you have … Continue reading Cover Awe: We Have a Clinch!
My friend Trisha (Hi, Trisha! Miss you!) shared this to her IG stories, of people talking about what silly, whimsical thing they’re doing to bring a small joy to their life. The original ask started on TikTok. Here are some of the responses: I’ve asked my fellow SBTB teammates to share their whimsies with the world. Sarah: I keep a candle on the windowsill in my kitchen, and when I’m cooking dinner, I start with … Continue reading What’s Your Whimsy?
RECOMMENDED: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvia Cathrall is $2.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Elyse read this one and gave it an A:
If you are looking for a cozy fantasy read with excellent romance and worldbuilding, I highly recommend Letters to the Luminous Deep.
Once Upon a Time, Princess Mabel van Oranje, founder Vow for Girls, an organization dedicated to ending child marriage, met Stacey Abrams, author and the former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives. They hatched a plan to unite the romance community with Vow for Girls, which led to Every Girl Deserves Happily Ever After. Today, Princess Mabel and Stacey Abrams are here to tell us all about it. Please be aware we are … Continue reading 656. Every Girl Deserves a Happily Ever After: with Rep. Stacey Abrams and Princess Mabel van Oranje
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn is $1.99! This is book four in the Bridgertons series, which is much loved around the Bitchery. Some readers advise reading the series in order for a richer experience, while others say you could jump into this as a standalone. What did you think of the Netflix adaption of this one? Is it the best one so far?
Remember Me by May Balogh is $1.99! This is book two in the Ravenswood series and it came out summer 2023. I don’t remember hearing much about this one, but I know Balogh is an auto-buy author.
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! We’re all recommending things this month – hair care, hair-friendly hats, apps, size-inclusive hiking pants, and more! 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.
RECOMMENDED: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman is $2.99! This mystery was one of Sarah’s favorite reads of 2023. There’s also a Netflix adaption due out this year and I’ve very curious!
First, I ask you to understand that I am notoriously bad at Instagram. (That sound you hear is Amanda laughing because it’s true.) Partially I’m bad at it because I don’t think it makes any sense. WHY make it hard for people to share content they like on their own feed?! WHY is reposting still a wonky process? Why have reels and stories and posts and oh, my gosh, JUST PICK TWO. Don’t add more. … Continue reading A Quick Inspiring Note From Mary Kay Andrews
RECOMMENDED: Marry Me By Midnight by Felicia Grossman is $1.99! It’s a KDD and was featured both in our Best Reviews of 2023 and our Bestsellers of 2023. Lara read this and gave it an A:
If you need a truly immersive story that will keep you rapt from the word go, then this is the book for you. I loved this story, and I cannot wait for news of book two.
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! This month came and went way quicker than January (thank god). Here’s how we’re wrapping up February: Lara: I’ve just started the next book in Katee Roberts Dark Olympus series, Sweet Obsession, and I have a new theory: the last book will be Hera, Zeus and Circe! I need to know how this story ends. Claudia: I am reading The Beast Takes a Bride and it may just be one of … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? February 2025, Part Two
