SBTB Bestseller
SBTB Bestsellers: April 22 – May 5
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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Our latest bestseller list is brought to you by top-notch allergy meds, cooling ice packs for itchy eyes, and our affiliate sales data.Book and Video Game Pairings
Sarah and I frequently talk about video games, and I thought it would be fun to find pairings of video games and books that work well together. We’d also love to hear what games you’ve been playing recently and what books may complement them. Stardew Valley is a cozy, farming game that Sarah and I have streamed many times. You revive a farm in a small town. Maybe you spend your day fishing or wooing … Continue reading Book and Video Game Pairings
Books On Sale
Contemporaries, Witches, & More
Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw is $2.99! I’ve been so curious about this one because the heroine is a “fast-talking doctor to the undead.” It sounds all sorts of awesome. I definitely bought this after the last time it was on sale. If you’ve read this one, let me know what you thought!
Podcast
561. Love and Money with Meredith Goldstein from the Love Letters Podcast
Meredith Goldstein is the host of the Boston Globe’s Love Letters podcast, and she’s been writing their Love Letters advice column for years. The newest season of Love Letters has arrived, and this season is all about money. We talk about the stories from couples featured in this season, and what she’s learned about love and relationships writing an advice column for so long. And of course, we talk about books, too.
Books On Sale
Historical Romance, a Thriller, & More
RECOMMENDED: Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Carrie and I jointly reviewed this one and agreed on a B+. As a bisexual woman, I definitely felt seen by this book and I’m here for all the baking romance reads.
Book Review
Dr. Perfect by Louise Bay
Dr. Perfect is a low stakes, low angst contemporary romance that’s as much about loving what you do as it is about finding the love of your life. Ellie Frost set aside her passion for cooking to work as a manager for her motorbike racer ex. When he breaks up with her, she’s left with a huge gap in her CV, no severance and few options (he, of course, kept her off the books). Ellie … Continue reading Dr. Perfect by Louise Bay
The Rec League: Lockdown Romances
Ed. note: This is clearly a current, ongoing, and difficult topic, and your feelings on reading books that include the COVID pandemic may be different. We want to remind folks that it’s ok to like very different things. This Rec League was sent in by Anna: I recently read Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, which made me realize that reading a romance set during Covid, especially one that doesn’t sugarcoat lockdowns, could really help me … Continue reading The Rec League: Lockdown Romances
Links: Kickstarters, Adaptation News, & More
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! How are you all doing? We’ve reached May and it’s been a rainy start to spring in New England. I may have mentioned this before, but my partner and I are looking for a friend for Linus. Linus is my grumpy senior cat, who was diagnosed with a thyroid condition back in August. It’s really brought out some anxious behaviors and we think a little lady would be able to … Continue reading Links: Kickstarters, Adaptation News, & More
Books On Sale
Romantic Suspense, a Contemporary Romance, & More
The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich is $2.99! I’m a sucker for things that make comparisons for Romancing the Stone. However, I worry this will be another Stephanie Plum, where the romance is dragged out forever.
How Do You Make Time to Read?
Last week, Lara asked for advice on stopping herself from reading to do adult things like chores (yuck) when all she wants to do is read for hours on end. I knew while we were discussing it that many people would think, “Wow, that’s not my problem. I have the opposite issue: I struggle with finding time to start and keep reading!” And I promised we’d discuss that conundrum today. So, let’s get to it: What … Continue reading How Do You Make Time to Read?
Books On Sale
YA Fantasy, Historical Mystery, & More
Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews is $3.49 at Amazon! This is a spin-off of Andrews’ Kate Daniels series with the main character being Kate and Curran’s ward. Obviously this will be a more nuanced read if you’ve finished or are familiar with the prior series. I dropped off that train around book three.
