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
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
In her review for A Slip of the Keyboard, Carrie talks about how she reads Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather every December. I know a few people on Twitter have talked about books they re-read every year, and I know there’s folks who watch movies like Love, Actually every year. I have a few yearly ritual repeats, too. By ritual repeats, I mean the things we read or watch, or re-experience, because of a specific event or … Continue reading Ritual Repeats
Time for The Most Expensive Monthly Thread where I ask what you're reading, and you tell us, and then we all buy books until both the T-Bird and the credit card are taken away! Sounds like fun, right? Currently, I'm reading a nonfiction about focus and efficiency called The One Thing by Gary Keller ( A | BN | K ). It's a very quick and easy read (and is only 133 pages for over … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October Edition
I received this email from Pammie, who is looking for urban fantasy romances that are character driven with fewer leather-pants asskicking episodes. Have a look: Long time lurker, etc. Listen, there’s been a little thing nagging at me for awhile and I was wondering if I could dump it on your laps. It’s 4 in the morning, I have the flu and can’t sleep – for some reason all I can think about is Urban … Continue reading The Rec League: Character Driven Urban Fantasy
