It’s time for the most expensively enjoyable open thread of the month: Whatcha Reading? Sarah: You guys, I have a legitimate reason to be on Pinterest. I have justifiable research to be done on Pinterest. It’s like the worst time slurp EVER. It’s not even a slurp. It’s a gobble. A Time Feast, if you will. Plus, I feel guilty AND I’m enjoying it AND I have a reason to pin the crap out of everything, … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October 2015 Edition
Some of the best love stories I’ve ever read have been in comic books. Comics are full of great romance, but unless you are looking at a graphic novel or a stand-alone story arc, you need to be thinking less “Romance Novel” and more “Soap Opera” because of the lack of closure due to the serial format of the genre. That being said, comic books have been exploring all kinds of romances since they first … Continue reading The Rec League: Romance-Friendly Comics
We recently received an email from Reader Leigh-Ann, asking for some help finding heroic Conrads! Here’s what she said: My friend Conrad is going into the Marines this December. One day, we were talking about this and the fact that I read nine or ten books a week, and he said that every time he sees a character with his name in a book, that character is a villain. Conrad does not read romance, however! I … Continue reading Guest Request: Calling All Conrads!
Another month on its way out. Another Whatcha Reading post in the bag. It’s time to talk about all the good stuff (hopefully it’s all good stuff) we’ve been reading this month. I’m currently reading Meredith Duran’s Lady Be Good ! The heroine is a former thief who is stuck (hopefully) doing one last job for her uncle – he’s also the hero in the next book. And the hero is a scarred veteran trying … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2015 Edition
You know what time it is! It’s that time where we talk about the books we’ve read this month and our bank account gets a little lighter. For me, I’m finally getting around to reading my first Christina Lauren. I know I’ve mentioned that before (I think on the last Whatcha Reading), but I really mean it this time! Since Elyse has reviewed two books in the Beautiful series, I decided to give the Wild Seasons series … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2015 Edition
I was part of a four-person committee force (or task-ittee?) with Michelle Monkou, Sherry Thomas, and Bobbi Dumas to determine the NPR’s Summer of Love list of 100 Swoon-Worthy Romances. After a ton (a TON) of nominations via Google and two very long (whoa long) conference calls, the list has been announced. Have a look at the NPR top 100 Romances! AND ALSO THE GRAPHIC which I LOVE SO MUCH, and was created by Mary … Continue reading Announcing NPR’s Summer of Love: The List of 100 Swoon-Worthy Romances
It’s time to discuss everything you’re reading and then we’ll all go buy books. Ok, I will go buy books because I’m in a bit of a slump. The last three books on my list that I tried (yes, I keep a list – it’s the only way I’ll remember what I’m supposed to be reading when) just did not work for me at all. Huge bummer! I started making frustrated noises one afternoon and Hubby turned … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? July 2015 Edition
I almost never live-watch TV. I’ll DVR shows and watch entire seasons at a time, but I make a point of watching Major Crimes as soon as it comes on. This show sort of snuck into my favorites list and it’s been worming it’s way into my heart ever since. A spin-off of TNT’s The Closer, Major Crimes was more or less designed to wrap up some story lines after Kyra Sedgwick left. Instead it took off under … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Watching: Major Crimes
We here at the Hot Pink Palace of Bitchery are thrilled about yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling regarding marriage equality. The Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. In the words of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy: No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family. In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As … Continue reading The Bitches Celebrate Marriage Equality!
I received an email from Lily, who is looking for some romances for a friend of hers who is going through what sounds like a very crappy divorce (not that there are all that many fun and exciting divorces, obviously). I am looking for some books to recommend to a friend in the midst of a bad divorce. I know romance can often be a sort of…template? Guide? to examining situations and circumstances. The comment … Continue reading The Rec League: Overcoming Trust Issues
I received this email from Mara awhile back, and have been compiling a list to help her find the books she’s looking for. I’m hoping you have some suggestions: I’m not looking for any particular book this is more of a mini rant plus a distant hope that there might be books out there that would stave off this mini rant. I’ve been reading Maya Banks (specifically books 1 & 2 of the Surrender trilogy) … Continue reading The Rec League: Characters and Therapy
