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! →
RECOMMENDED: The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey is $1.99! This is a mystery set in 1920s Bombay. Carrie read this one and gave it a B:
It’s not a romance. Romance does not go well for the main characters. However, it’s a very good female-centered historical mystery.
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It’s time for holiday wishes, book recommendations, and absolutely dreadful jokes, with listeners and reviewers as my guests! Each year I invite the review team from SBTB and the members of the Podcast Patreon to connect with me to offer recs, wishes, and, if they wish, a bad joke. These episodes are so popular and are like weekly hugs for your ears and your brain, with some potential hugs toward your TBR, which is definitely … Continue reading 592. Holiday Wishes and Recs from Agnès, Sue, Jo and Varian →
It’s the second night of Hanukkah, and the giveaways continue! I love little wallets like this one. First: my Hanukkah wishes for you tonight: may your days be sparkly with happiness, and may your nights be full of the very most wonderful sleep. Gosh, I love good sleep. I also love carrying a small wallet when I’m out, because I’ve realized that so many of the items I used to carry are now digitized on … Continue reading Hanukkah 2023 Night 2: Kate Spade Glimmer Cardholder! →
Glitterland by Alexis Hall is $2.51! Apologies if this is a leftover Kindle Daily Deal from yesterday. This is one of Hall’s earlier books that received a cover redesign. Not sure how I like it, honestly. I think it’d fit more if the main characters were ice skaters.
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Hey, y’all, we have stickers and you can buy them. They make a great gift! They come in a very cute little polka dot bag inside a bright red envelope. I thought about packaging which was surprisingly fun? And there’s a card, so I can say whoever the gift is from if you need! Look how nifty! There are five different sticker designs, and you can order them individually, or get the entire collection for … Continue reading The Smart Bitches Sticker Collection is a Great Gift! →
I’m more than ready to add more light to the darkness this year. Every year, we do a giveaway for each night of Hanukkah, and this year will be no different, so check back between now and December 14 for a different giveaway to celebrate you and our community, which is always a lovely place to virtually gather each day. This year, in addition to our giveaways, I’m making donations to the International Rescue Committee, … Continue reading Hanukkah 2023 Night 1: Kate Spade Red Wristlet! →
Welcome back to Links! I definitely think this is one of the weirder titles I’ve picked. I went to Patriots game on Sunday and boy, was it miserable. I’m talking both the weather and the actual gameplay. Sadly, we bought the tickets during the preseason. In other news, I also think I’m done with my holiday shopping. Weirdly, my mom needs everyone’s lists by mid-October but then doesn’t do any shopping until late November or … Continue reading Links: Etymology, Mrs. Roper, & More →
