Astrid Parker Doesn’t Fail by Ashley Herring Blake is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! This is book two in the Bright Falls series; most of the books (if not all of them) have been mentioned in Hide Your Wallet. Do you have a favorite book in the series?
It’s sharing time! Over the past few years, we’ve shared different versions of this reading tracking spreadsheet and each year it’s been improved upon – and is used by more readers around the world. That’s so cool. I’ve received so many email messages and requests for more options from readers who absolutely adore it. This year, my reading was so much audiobook, so much of the time. I read as many romances as I read … Continue reading Track Your 2025 Reading With Our Community-Built Spreadsheet!
Hey, Happy New Year, and have a seat. There may be more AI fuckery afoot! We’ve already been discussing the proliferation of AI narrators and AI authors. Why not start the year off with a fresh generative AI trashfire, this time with a side order of Holy Shit Racism? Two days ago, Tiana’s LitTalk on Threads posted a screenshot of her reader summary from Fable, a social media app for readers. If you’re not familiar, … Continue reading Fable’s Reader Summary Features Racism (And Probably AI)
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is $1.99! This is listed as a Kindle Daily Deal so snap it up while you can. This came out in August and we’re big fans of her books!
This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviews at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at @thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next … Continue reading Something Extraordinary by Alexis Hall
RECOMMENDED: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty is $1.99 for today only! Carrie squeed about this one:
I adored every part of this story – the stakes, the world-building, the language, the characters, and the action. I can’t wait to read more of it.
Have you heard the good news? The Boston-area now has its own romance bookstore! Lovestruck Books is situated in Harvard Square and I highly recommend viewing their gorgeous new space on Instagram. They announced a soft opening a couple weeks ago, with a grand opening ceremony weekend starting Friday, January 17th. As part of that weekend, I am truly honored to moderate a discussion with authors Jasmine Guillory and Nikki Payne. There will be cake! … Continue reading Nikki Payne and Jasmine Guillory at Lovestruck Books!
The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love by India Holton is $1.99! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! I’m hoping this isn’t a leftover weekend deal and lasts for the day. Many of us were excited about this start to Holton’s next series.
Hey there! It’s our last Whatcha Reading of the year. Here’s how we’re wrapping the year up: Sarah: I am reading The Smoke Thief because after my conversation with Elizabeth Hoyt, I realized I either hadn’t read it, or it was so long ago that I don’t remember. I’m also still reading The Alpha of Bleake Isle, and, well, many other things I was reading before. But I’m on vacation now so abundant reading time … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2024, Part Two
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is $4.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! This was mentioned in Hide Your Wallet and I’ve seen it namedropped in the comments, though readers caution that it isn’t really a romance. What are your thoughts?
