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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Books On Sale
Sailors, Paranormal Romance, & More
RECOMMENDED: Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor is 99c! Redheadedgirl read this one and gave it a B:
If you’re a fan of Connie Willis, I would suggest you give this series a try. It doesn’t take itself quite so seriously, and Max as a heroine and audience surrogate is a lot of fun. It’s potentially a commitment, given that there are 9 books and a bunch of novellas, but I’m looking forward to making a dent in my TBR pile to read the next book.
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: Biker and the Breastmilk
This HaBO is from Megan, who is looking for this motorcycle club romance: Hello! r/RomanceBooks led me here and I’m hoping you can help a B out! I will copy and paste what I posted to Reddit: He’s a biker; She’s a single mom—Can I make it ANYMORE OBVIOUS I was inspired to go back into my motorcycle club books and do some rereads, but freaking Kindle somehow auto-updates to **Currently Reading** for everything else … Continue reading HaBO: Biker and the Breastmilk
Books On Sale
Queens, Rockstars, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare is $1.99! This is the first book in the Girl Meets Duke series. Elyse really loved this book and gave it an A grade:
I totally recommend reading The Duchess Deal, but preferably while sober so you can really appreciate all of it. It’s the perfect blend of two of my favorite fairytale tropes, it’s got a hero who never an alpha-hole, it’s funny, and it’s got female friendship. What more could you want?
Cover Awe: Pinks, Purples, & Smiles
Happy New Year! Let’s kick things off with some pretty covers. Cover design by Hang Le Sarah: This is book 2 in the series that’s officially called Bound to Fire and Steel but is more colloquially known as “horny dragon book.” Amanda: The colors are striking and the elements of fire give things an almost neon sign vibe. Sarah: Agreed, the use of light and color makes it almost glow. Amanda: I love smiles! It … Continue reading Cover Awe: Pinks, Purples, & Smiles
SBTB Bestseller
SBTB Bestsellers: 2023
If you were curious about which books sold the best through the site for 2023, we have answers! Our bestseller list is brought to you by great books, readers like you, and our affiliates sales data.Books On Sale
An Anthology, Fantasy, & More
RECOMMENDED: How to Tame a Wild Rogue by Julie Anne Long is $1.99! This made our Best of Reviews 2023 list at number five. Lara gave this a Squee grade:
This book made me swoon IRL. Reading it was a fever dream and not just because of the sex scenes. I was so immersed in it that the real world and its troubles didn’t even occur to me for the duration of the book. (I am anxious by nature, so this is a feat.)
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Best of 2023
We’re recapping all kinds of stuff this week, and today: our top five podcast episodes from 2023! Looking at the year overall, these are the top five most listened to Smart Podcast, Trashy Books episodes of the year – and thank you to everyone who listened, recommended, shared, and posted about the show. Special thanks to all our Patreon community members, who helped shape this season and keep the show going each week! Honorable Mention … Continue reading Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Best of 2023
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595. Holiday Wishes from Amanda, GarlicKnitter, Alanna, and Claudia
We’ve got books, wishes, and wonderful jokes from Amanda, GarlicKnitter, Alanna, and Claudia! We’re traveling around the world with this episode! We’ve got many, many books to tell you about, and also wishes for cozy light and joy. Music: purple-planet.com
