Books On Sale
Mostly Historical Romances
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin is $1.99! This one was mentioned in a previous Hide Your Wallet, though we don’t have a formal review. Did any of you read it? What did you think?
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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Gift Guide 2023: Cozy and Sparkly (and Fizzy) Gifts!
It’s time for our annual tradition: the Smart Bitches 2023 Gift Guides! This week, I’m gathering the cozy, sparkly, and even fizzy gift ideas. Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.
Books On Sale
Holiday Romance, a Collection, & More
Luck and Last Resorts by Sarah Grunder Ruiz is $1.99! This is book two in a series, but operates fine as a standalone. I’ve heard good things about Ruiz’s writing from friends who read romance. Based on their comments, I expect lots of emotions and pining.
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HaBO: She Falls in Love with a Member of the James-Younger Gang
This HaBO comes from Christine, who wants to locate this romance: I remember in the early 90s reading a time travel romance, in which the heroine goes back to the Old West. She meets up with Jesse James’ James-Younger gang and falls in love with one of its members, Clell Miller (who was an actual person). This is all I remember but as Clell Miller did exist, I thought it would be easier to find. … Continue reading HaBO: She Falls in Love with a Member of the James-Younger Gang
Books On Sale
Today’s Kindle Daily Deals
RECOMMENDED: A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian is $1.99! Carrie read this one and enjoyed it. It was given a B+ grade:
I enjoyed this book so much! A Gentleman Never Keeps Score is a Regency m/m about a disgraced gentleman and a Black pub keeper. The book has a lovely romance as well as a theme of found family and recovery from trauma.
Cover Snark: Another Day, Another Shifter Cover
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Jen: I’m guessing he’s a bear shifter but these covers make it appear the romance is between the guy and the bear. And this bear looks unhappy with the guy. Sarah: The bear totally saw a suspicious text message come in, and is very upset. Poor bear. Tara: Maybe the bear’s just not that into him? Sarah: Well they bearly dated so maybe you’re right! Lara: That bear is … Continue reading Cover Snark: Another Day, Another Shifter Cover
Book Review
System Collapse by Martha Wells
TL;DR: The new Murderbot book, System Collapse, is very, very good and if you were a fan of the other books in the series you’ll likely enjoy this one just as much. A small piece of framework for this review to better understand the praise that is about to erupt: I have been having a lot of trouble reading text. This has been happening intermittently for a few months now, but has been much more … Continue reading System Collapse by Martha Wells
Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 54
Welcome back to Get Rec’d! This is where I talk about reading recommendations that I’ve given or that have come across my path recently. This time around, we have some nonfiction, a dystopian sci-fi novel, a contemporary romance that flew under the radar, and some for YA soft fantasy lovers. Have you received any great book recommendations lately? Want to recommend one?
Kickass Women in History: Annie Montague Alexander and Louise Kellogg
This month we have two Kickass Women: Annie Montague Alexander and her partner, Louise Kellogg. Annie was born in the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1867. Her grandparents were missionaries and her parents were wealthy colonizers.. She went to school in Hawaii, California, and Massachusetts before going to Paris to study painting. Annie fully intended to become a professional artist, but she found that painting for too long gave her horrible headaches. She subsequently had the … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Annie Montague Alexander and Louise Kellogg
Whatcha Reading? November 2023, Part One
Welcome to November! A brand new month of reading! Here’s how we’re kicking things off: Lara: I just finished the utterly delightful Alis Hawkins book, A Bitter Remedy. Historical mystery with a fearsome female protagonist. Yes please! Tara: I’m reading Tempted by the Bollywood Star by Sophia Singh Sasson and I’m really enjoying it! It’s a second-chance f/f romance between a closeted Bollywood star and a Hollywood producer, a decade after their initial kick at … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2023, Part One
