Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
RECOMMENDED: A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan is $3.99! This is the first book in the Lady Trent series, which Carrie really loves. Readers say the book is pretty awesome in terms of concept, but they surprisingly wanted more dragons. Have you read this book or series?
The Bookshop and the Barbarian is a sweet, funny fantasy/romance story. It’s advertised as “cozy” and it is. It’s pure comfort and whimsy with a happy ending for all. Even the villain has a cozy side. So, if you like cozy stories then curl yourself up with a cup of tea and enjoy. If not, feel free to take a drink every time I type the word “cozy.” Maribella Waters rides into the town of … Continue reading The Bookshop and the Barbarian by Morgan Stang
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! I just got back from taking Linus to the vet for a check up and he’s gained a pound, which is great. (Backstory: Linus was diagnosed with a thyroid condition about two years ago and seeing his weight come back has been great.) However, he is very much a grumpy old man with lots of fighting spirit. We’re also getting some fall weather in New England, so I’m making chili! … Continue reading Links: Book Recs, Auctions, Matt Berry, & Peter Capaldi
Babel by R.F. Kuang is $2.99! This is part of today’s Kindle Daily Deals, as are all of today’s featured sales. Definitely check out the big list, as there is more worth grabbing. This one was both highly anticipated and ended up being a major seller. Did any of you pick this one?
Sometimes I play video games because I want to beat stuff up. But I wanna beat stuff up, for, like, a purpose, man. Like to save the world or help a charming character survive a difficult scrape. In this third installment about the games that got me through nursing school, I’m focusing on games where you gotta fight but there’s also some real narrative juice. Basically all of these games are RPGs and roguelites. RPGs … Continue reading The Games That Got Me Through Nursing School, Part Three: Fighting and Surviving in Roguelites and RPGs
The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel is $2.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Sajni Patel gets some really great covers. Her newest one was featured on Cover Awe. Have any of you read this one? What’d you think?
This HaBO request is from Jenny, who wants to find this romance: The book focuses on a female main character and I think she lives in a big city like NYC, London, Chicago. She has a problem at her work and decides to get help from a very grumpy partner who is always the first one in the office and the last one out, always has his door shut and everyone tries to avoid him. … Continue reading HaBO: Grumpy Coworker Never Comes into the Office
RECOMMENDED: It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian is $1.99! This is book one in the Seducing the Sedgwicks series and Carrie gave it a B:
This is a great romance for readers who want something fairly short, beautifully written, and not too angsty.
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Sarah: I am cry laughing at this expression. Lara: No lord why! That’s not the vibe, Julie Anne Long! Elyse: He totally farted just now Kiki: Ew. Not at farts, farts are fine. This facial expression on the other hand… Claudia: Oh man the series is good but they also had the uncanny valley cover (woman in a green dress) not too long ago, what gives!! Kiki: This is particularly … Continue reading Cover Snark: What a Smarmy Face
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