by Amanda · Jan 6, 2026 at 4:00 am · View all 7 comments
Happy New Year! It’s a short and sweet release week for books on our radar, though things do beef up as we progress through the month. What books coming out this week are on your TBR pile? Let us know in the comments!
by Dahlia Adler · Jan 2, 2026 at 3:00 am · View all 5 comments
With the world considerably more tuned in to queer romance than it was just a couple of months ago, thanks to the smash success of the Canadian adaptation of Rachel Reid’s Heated Rivalry, I’d like to thank publishing for keeping us well-fed with a glorious flood this month. While I could only feature five here, make sure you also check out the new Alexandria Bellefleur f/f, Playing for Keeps; Pumped, the trans m/m newest installment … Continue reading January 2026 Queer Romances →
by Amanda · Dec 27, 2025 at 3:00 am · View all 12 comments
For our favorite reads, we had to choose one favorite read of 2025, but everyone is allowed two bonus picks for books not released this year. However, we typically have a few rulebreakers! Here are our favorites of the year! We’d also love to hear about your best read of 2025!
by Amanda · Dec 20, 2025 at 3:00 am · View all 2 comments
Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.
by Amanda · Dec 9, 2025 at 4:00 am · View all 7 comments
Happy Tuesday! We’re combining this week and next week given how sparse things are in terms of new releases. And then skipping for the rest of December. If you have any releases you’d like to mention for the month, drop them in the comments! Otherwise, we’ll be back with new releases in 2026. Which books are on your TBR pile this month? Let us know!
by Elyse · Dec 6, 2025 at 6:00 am · View all 12 comments
My husband’s therapist refers to the holiday as “The Gauntlet.” Even if you have perfect Hallmark family dynamics, it’s a lot. I do not have perfect Hallmark family dynamics. Specifically I’m navigating two parents with dementia, one of whom presents with outbursts and rages. Routine is key when dealing with dementia and so the holidays tend to be hard on everyone because that routine is disrupted, but in my case, the people with dementia are … Continue reading Elyse’s Self Care TBR →
by Dahlia Adler · Dec 5, 2025 at 4:00 am · View all 5 comments
The year is coming to an end, but publishers have saved some good ones for last! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, treat yourself to a book or two this holiday season and enjoy!
by Amanda · Dec 2, 2025 at 4:00 am · View all 3 comments
Happy Tuesday! December is going to be a little funky given the sparseness of releases. Next week will be a joint post for the 9th and 16th, and then skipping the rest of the month. There are a couple holiday romances, some mysteries, and more. Which new releases are you excited for this week? Let us know in the comments!
by SB Sarah · Nov 26, 2025 at 2:00 am · View all 28 comments
This is a rather large cooking week for some folks, so I thought it would be a great time to talk about cookbooks, especially ones that are perennial favorites. I LOVE gifting cookbooks, and I love borrowing them from the library to test-drive them, too. The potential for deliciousness is a thrill that makes me read them cover to cover sometimes, and I am very excited to share this collection. A few important pieces of … Continue reading 2025 Gift Guide: Cookbooks! →
by Amanda · Nov 25, 2025 at 4:00 am · View all 6 comments
Welcome back! It’s a short and sweet release week for us. Only three books to mention before we head into December. We have a fantasy romance, historical, and contemporary. Which new releases are on your TBR pile this week? Let us know in the comments!
by SB Sarah · Nov 20, 2025 at 6:00 am · View all 8 comments
This post is sponsored by W by Wattpad Books, publisher of Puck You by Flynn Novak. If you love books where there’s Rivalry – giant rivalry, like gloves off, hollering, ice-dusted rivalry Two equally talented athletes trying to win while avoiding pants feelings Exploration of the unequal treatment of men’s and women’s college teams A slooooow burn between two resolutely competitive adversaries Eldest daughter vs. hockey captain sportbro Lots and lots of hockey May I introduce Puck … Continue reading Puck You: a Slow Burn Romance Between Two Fierce Athletes →
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