This book gave my emotions a workout in the best way. Aside from a slightly disappointing ending, it was a delight! Lucy Peterson is an apothecary in London in 1843. She inherited the shop from her father when her parents died in a cholera outbreak. Lucy has two siblings, Juliet and David. Juliet is an apothecary at a women’s clinic in the East End while David seems to flit from investment to investment losing money. … Continue reading The Love Remedy by Elizabeth Everett →
Welcome back to Get Rec’d! I’m really excited about this edition because there’s so much great stuff in here. There’s a great recommendation from the community, a historical romance that I’m loving that had such a quiet release, a non-fiction title, and more! Are there any recommendations you’d like to pass along? Let us know in the comments!
Y’all, I am beside myself six times over this video. We are all beside ourselves. It’s like clones and we’re all screaming. Shana: I’m really excited to share this dramatic reading of a fan letter my author friend received from the clueless White person who was paid to copy edit her book. The letter is about how reading the book reminded the editor of her favorite childhood mammy and it is truly unbelievable. View this … Continue reading A Dramatic Reenactment of Terribleness →
Welcome to Book Beat! 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.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston is $4.99! I don’t believe we’ve ever had this one on sale before. Carrie reviewed this and gave it C, nothing that she was very confused by this one. Do you feel the same?
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Shirley Green and Sharon Spiak are the duo behind many, and I mean many of your favorite romance covers, and are absolutely 100% the duo behind one of mine – For the Love of a Pirate by Edith Layton. The hair. The waves. THE ROCKS. I connected with Shirley and Sharon and got a History Lesson in how cover shoots used to work. We’re talking costume, art direction, photography, and painting skills combined to make … Continue reading 606. Behind the Scenes of Classic Cover Art: Shirley Green and Sharon Spiak →
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn is $1.99! I’ve had several friends read this one and mention it brought them to tears. Have you read it?
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The short version of this review is, if you like this series (as I do – I like it a LOT) you’ll really enjoy this latest installment. The mystery is sharp and poignant, there are myriad historical details folded in, the relationships between the characters continue to grow and mature, and Veronica is as sarcastic as ever. Longer (slightly) version: I was extremely happy that I received an advanced audio copy of this book, because … Continue reading A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn →
If you are a history buff, a food buff or (ideally) both, then you have to read A History of the World in Ten Dinners: 2000 Years, 100 Recipes. This book is so well-organized and natural that I’m not sure if I should say that it’s a food book with history or a history book with food. I was this many days old when I learned about Edible History. Victoria Flexner and Jay Reifel host … Continue reading A History of the World in Ten Dinners by Victoria Flexner and Jay Reifel →
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! March is turning out to be a busy month for me, especially with the lead up to my international vacation next month. Also, can anyone make a compelling case for keeping Daylight Saving Time? To cheer my partner up this week, I made them their favorite dessert: tiramisu. If you ever want a quick tiramisu recipe, I highly recommend this one! How’s your March so far? Busy or slow going? … Continue reading Links: Musicals, Rankings, & More →
