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The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is $1.99! I hope this sale lasts! Sarah had the author on the podcast and she picked it as her favorite read of 2024.
Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood is $1.99! I hope this sale lasts! Sarah had the author on the podcast and she picked it as her favorite read of 2024.
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This guest review is from Danielle Fritz. Danielle is a former librarian who has a special affection for children’s lit and books about the funeral industry. She first cut her criticism teeth as a fanfic writer. A resident of the upper midwest, she’s learned to love beer and tater tot casserole and tolerate long winters. Most nights will find her cuddled up with her pups and wearing out her wrists with yet another crochet project. … Continue reading The Divorce Colony by April White
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is $2.99! This came out around a year ago and has only dropped in price a couple times since it’s release. If you’ve read this one, what did you think?
This HaBO comes from Tina, who wants to find her first “bodice ripper”: Somewhere around 2001, I read my first bodice ripper romance novel and I CAN NOT, for the life of me, figure out what it was. What I remember: Full cover art, big dress, boobs falling out, dress or background was baby blue, no waterfall or anything. She was on her back and the hero was kind of kneeling over her or cradling … Continue reading HaBO: First Bodice Ripper
RECOMMENDED: Act Like It by Lucy Parker is $1.99! If you haven’t read this yet, it was one of Sarah’s favorite reads in the past several years. She says, “I mean, I could squee at you some MORE beyond my review but I think you’ve heard me already. I loved this book. You should read it. It’s delightful.”
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Jen: Does his raised arm look too big in proportion or is it just me? And what is going on between his pecs? Is that an arrow intention? I just don’t understand some of those ridges. Sarah: His obliques are smiling at me. No thank you. Elyse: That is some fucked up forced perspective Sarah: MY ARMPIT LET ME SHOW YOU IT. Shana: Are we sure his arm isn’t … Continue reading Cover Snark: Armpit Show and Tell
I was really excited going in to see Superman, wanting it to be a technicolor, hopeful answer to superhero movies, one that would be more uplifting than recent fare. While the movie tries to do that, it’s also kind of a mess and unfortunately the best scenes have been shown already as clips in the trailer. I would recommend renting Superman when it comes to streaming services, but save your money when it comes to … Continue reading Movie Review: Superman (2025)