This HaBO is from Elizabeth, who wants to find this romance: I need help finding this old Harlequin romance from the late 90s: The main female character’s name was Nikki and she was an olfactory scientist performing research on how the brain reacted to various scents, similar to how pigs find truffles in the woods. She was specifically trying to research if voles, or hamsters, could make bonds through scents. She sets up an experiment … Continue reading HaBO: Olfactory Scientist→
Hide that wallet because we’re talking about new releases! The good news is that the rest of this month is looking pretty light. We get to take a nice little break and given our wallets and library holds a rest. All we have are contemporary romances on our list this week, but they feature gaming, scene-stealing animals, and broadway performers. What books are you excited for this week? Tell us in the comments!
It’s the sixth night of Hanukkah! The candles are getting nice and warm as a potential heat source, and there’s probably some latkes to be noshed upon, yes? Of course! I make two kinds of latkes each year: the Serious Eats old fashioned latke recipe where you squeeze the potato starch out of the shreds into a bowl, and the spicy sweet potato latkes I adapted from Taste of Home magazine. I don’t love latkes … Continue reading Hanukkah 2023 Night 6: Kate Spade Lucy Pink Wristlet!→
Jana Goes Wild by Farah Heron is $3.99! This is Heron’s latest and was recommended on Hide Your Wallet. I remember Sarah being curious about the setting. Have any of you read this one?
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Elyse: Dick in a U Sneezy: Never thought about cupping done on a dick until now. Sarah: Also the type treatment makes it look like FUX We could do an entire page of cover art where an ab-tastic dude is lifting his shirt and looking for something and still never know what it is they are looking for. Elyse: Not to be confused with Megatron Amanda: Is Zuck getting into … Continue reading Cover Snark: Barbie Bendy Legs→
It’s the fifth night of Hanukkah, and this giveaway was created by Elyse, who knows all types of crafty ways to make sure people are warm and cozy. Before I turn this over to Elyse, my Hanukkah wishes for you tonight include the softest yarns, the most delicious snacks, and the very coziest socks. Take it away, Elyse! Elyse: The holidays are upon us! That means, for me anyway, a couple of looooong dreary winter … Continue reading Hanukkah 2023 Night 5: A Crafting Collection!→
Welcome back, everyone! We’re talking about books, duh! This time, we have baking projects for cat lovers, an anthology all about romances, a book from one of my favorite literary fiction authors, and a comic about love. Quite the assortment! Have you received any great book recs lately? Feel free to share in the comments!
It’s the fourth night of Hanukkah, and we are halfway through! I will tell you that in my household, some people who are not me count out the different candles to make sure that the colors are used equally and in a growing pattern. It’s very nerdy. And fun. First, my Hanukkah wishes for you tonight: may the people around you always make you feel safe and warm and especially so if they brought snacks. … Continue reading Hanukkah 2023 Night 4: Kate Spade Madison Card Holder!→
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading? Here’s how we’re starting December: Tara: I’m reading a very cute f/f holiday romance novella called A Flight to Love by Frankie Fyre. It has a second chance situation and the leads are going to be stranded in an airport together. I’ve heard good things and so far it’s delivering. Sarah: I’m listening to A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T Kingfisher based on a recommendation from a podcast … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2023, Part One→
It’s the third night of Hanukkah, and I think you might need some books. Books?! No one around here wants any of those! Ha. Not. First: my Hanukkah wishes for you tonight: may the books and stories that keep you company provide everything you’re looking for, and many hours of happiness. For our third night of Hanukkah, we’re giving away a $25 gift card to the bookstore of your choice! So perhaps your next reading … Continue reading Hanukkah 2023 Night 3: Bookstore Shopping Funds!→
