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Romantic Times Rewind: October 1988 Reviews

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HaBO: Kissing in the Feed Room

This HaBO is from Jaime, who wants to find this romance. CW for mentions of sexual assault: This is driving me up a wall! Trying to remember the name of a book. A desperate woman (poor, abused, or both?) finds herself a housekeeper or nurse for a grumpy man with old scars/injuries on his leg. He knows she’s hiding secrets. She cannot tolerate physically touching him but has to help him with exercises to help … Continue reading HaBO: Kissing in the Feed Room

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Hide Your Wallet: October 1st Release Week!

Happy Tuesday! I think this is the first time this year that a new month as started on a Tuesday. While it may be October, the onslaught of holiday romances has begun. Definitely a mix this week of more fall, atmospheric romances and holiday season romances. Which books are on your TBR pile? Let us know in the comments!

Cover Snark: Whistling Bellybuttons

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Welcome back to Cover Snark! Elyse: Did they just glue someone else’s head onto this body ? Tara: I’d need a drink, too, if that happened to me. Sarah: “And you may ask yourself, how did I get here?” Sneezy: Remember when Roman men used to sculptures of their heads on top of whichever sculpture of young, buff, homoerotic bodies that took their fancy? Well, they at least got the same lighting? From Emily: All … Continue reading Cover Snark: Whistling Bellybuttons

Helping Hurricane Helene Victims

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Looking at the pictures of the complete devastation of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and elsewhere is bringing back some hefty sense memories of Hurricane Sandy hitting New Jersey. I remember the smell of everything wet and moldy and rotten, and the sight of streets that looked as if the houses had vomited their contents, if there was house standing at all. I remember fire departments from as far away as Oklahoma doing … Continue reading Helping Hurricane Helene Victims

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 75

Welcome back to Get Rec’d! I feel like this is one of more eclectic selections we’ve done. I have a graphic novel with samurais, a man turning into a shark, non-fiction about the myth of the American family, and a new fantasy romance. Do you have any books you’d like to recommend? Or any slam dunk recommendations you’ve received lately? Let us know!

Whatcha Reading? September 2024, Part Two

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Happy Saturday! We’re wrapping up September with our second Whatcha Reading of the  month. Here’s how we’re capping off our own TBR piles this week: … Shana: I just finished the perfect low-stress read, Luke and Billy Finally Get a Clue by Cat Sebastian. It had all the cozy queer midcentury vibes! I’m also reading Maya’s Laws of Love by Alina Khawaja where the main couple meet on a ill-fated flight to the heroine’s wedding. … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2024, Part Two

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634. Climbing Mt. Fuji with Courtney Milan

Courtney Milan is here to talk about her newest book, The Earl Who Isn’t, and about climbing Mt. Fuji! Along the way we talk about training, the shifting style of historical romances, and audiobooks. And we have questions from you! A few moments to be aware of before you listen: we talk a little about her dog Pele, who passed away earlier this year. We also mention briefly the topics of antifat bias in medicine, weight … Continue reading 634. Climbing Mt. Fuji with Courtney Milan

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