It’s that time again! Whatcha Reading sometimes sneaks up on me. Hope you all have been getting some ready done. It’s okay if not! I’ll be traveling next week and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I can make a dent in my immediate TBR. Here’s what the SBTB staff as been reading lately: Catherine: I just finished The Dare by Elle Kennedy, who is becoming a bit of a guilty pleasure author for me. … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2020 Edition, Part Two→
Time for the most evil recommendation feature we have: READY, SET, GO! Here are the rules: We pick a specific sub-genre, trope, or type of romance, and we have to make ONE recommendation for that type. ONE. ONLY ONE. And no more than two sentences as to why. This month, I was chatting with the crew at Bitchery HQ about which of many options to choose from, and Shana said, “Travel romances, or Fish out … Continue reading Ready, Set, Go: Virtual Travel – Fish Out of Water Romances→
We have a new monthly recommendation feature debuting today: READY, SET, GO! Here are the rules: We pick a specific sub-genre, trope, or type of romance, and we have to make ONE recommendation for that type. ONE. ONLY ONE. And no more than two sentences as to why. Yes, just one. Which one book do you pick to fill that rec? Our first one: What do you think is the best SHIFTER ROMANCE you’d recommend? … Continue reading Ready, Set, Go! Best Shifter Romance?→
January is nearly at a close, which feels strange because it’s lasted for eighty-seven years. Here’s what books we’re finishing for the end of the month! Claudia: I’m reading Headliners by Lucy Parker but distracted by a million things so it’s been slow going! Tara: I don’t typically read short story collections, but I’ve been slowly making my way through How Long ’til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin and it’s excellent. I like … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? January 2020 Edition, Part Two→
This idea came from one of our new reviewers, Lara! We thought it was so great that it deserved a Rec League! Lara: What about a mash-up of a book first aid kit and the holidays. For example, if you don’t enjoy holidays and would like a December romance that has nothing to do with family, then read: X. What’s in your “book first aid kit” (no more than 1 or 2 books per person) … Continue reading The Rec League: Books in Our Holiday Stress Kit→
It’s that time again where we talk about ALL THE BOOKS! We have a lovely group of new reviewers joining us, which means more books in discussion. Let’s jump right into it! Carrie: I’m prepping for some Clarkesworld Magazine articles so I’m reading Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne and then back to romance. Susan: I’m reading Artificial Condition by Martha Wells because I’m doing my Hugos reading, and I forgot how … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? July 2019 Edition, Part Two→
This edition of Cover Awe is all about acceptable abs and man-titty! What covers get it right for us? Here are a handful of some A+ examples! Sarah: I really like this because he’s big and strong but also has chest hair and no discernible ab pattern. He broadcasts a different kind of strength – which fit the character. Amanda: YOU PROMISED CHEST HAIR AND I SEE NONE! Sarah: Right here: Sarah: I may be … Continue reading Cover Awe: Manchests→
The RITAs are officially over! Before we get to the winners and a brief livestream recap, I personally want to thank every single one of you who participated. This is the first year where we’ve reviewed all of the nominees! How awesome is that? Seriously, this Challenge wouldn’t be anything without this lovely, thoughtful community of readers. I can’t wait to do it all again next year. If you missed the livestream of either the Golden Heart … Continue reading Your 2017 RITA Award Winners!→
We started a new feature called Locally Sourced Romance, and one of the bookstores I would have featured almost immediately was Posman’s Books in Grand Central Station, New York. I signed books at Posman’s, and wrote about how Avon’s use of the cover art on the spines of their books made them very eye-catching on the shelves there. Posman’s had a small romance section, but it was an excellent romance section. Unfortunately, Posman’s Grand Central … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to a Set of Shelves – a Guest Post from Stacey Agdern→
All Lined Up by Cora Carmack is a newly released new adult romance. It’s $0.99 at most vendors. Set within a football-loving university in Texas, this book features a romance between a player and the coach’s daughter. SCANDALOUS! Readers have praised the writing, though some found it a bit young for their tastes. It has a 4-star rating on GR. Is this on your TBR list? Dallas Cole loathes football. That’s what happens when you spend … Continue reading Books on Sale: Boatloads of New Adult Romances from Carmack, Aguirre, & Others→
Here is a text transcript of Podcast 107: An Interview with John Jacobson. You can listen to the mp3 here, or you can read on! This podcast transcript was meticulously crafted by hand by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. [music] Sarah Wendell: Hello, and welcome to another DBSA podcast. I’m Sarah Wendell from Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, and with me today is Jane Litte and John from dreaming in reviews. You may have interacted with John … Continue reading Podcast Transcript 107: An Interview with John Jacobson→
