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Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.

Cover Snark: Barbie Bendy Legs

The Duke's Virgin Sister by Caroline Lee. A very pale, blonde woman in a red dress. She's sitting on a couch or bed and is bending to caress a bare leg peeking out from her dress.

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

Hanukkah 2023 Night 5: A Crafting Collection!

A blue spangled background with a lit menorah and some blue ights on a table, with a framed picture of the Ladies ver 2.0, and in peach letters it says Hanukkah 2023 at the top

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!

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 56

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!

Hanukkah 2023 Night 4: Kate Spade Madison Card Holder!

A blue spangled background with a lit menorah and some blue ights on a table, with a framed picture of the Ladies ver 2.0, and in peach letters it says Hanukkah 2023 at the top

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!

Whatcha Reading? December 2023, Part One

Christmas wooden mansion in mountains on snowfall winter day. Cozy chalet on ski resort near pine forest. Cottage of round timber with wooden balcony. Fir-trees covered with snow. Chimneys of stone.

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

Hanukkah 2023 Night 3: Bookstore Shopping Funds!

A blue spangled background with a lit menorah and some blue ights on a table, with a framed picture of the Ladies ver 2.0, and in peach letters it says Hanukkah 2023 at the top

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!

Podcast

592. Holiday Wishes and Recs from Agnès, Sue, Jo and Varian

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

Hanukkah 2023 Night 2: Kate Spade Glimmer Cardholder!

A blue spangled background with a lit menorah and some blue ights on a table, with a framed picture of the Ladies ver 2.0, and in peach letters it says Hanukkah 2023 at the top

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!

Books On Sale

Bees, YA Romance, & More

Books on Sale: Glitterland by Alexis Hall & More

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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