Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Welcome back to Get Rec’d! This time around, we have a couple non-fiction titles, a middle grade graphic novel, and a mystery. I feel like sometimes, I know exactly which books I want to mention. But in this case, I had to consult my notes. (Yes, I do keep notes of books I recommend or remember throughout the week.) How have you been recently? Get any good recommendations?
While many women in Mexico’s history have been kickass, Elvia Carrillo Puerta is known as “Mexico’s First Feminist.” She campaigned for women’s suffrage and the right to equal access to birth control, divorce, and economic equality. She was especially instrumental in advocating for the rights of Mayan women. Her passion for feminism and socialism led people to call her “The Red Nun.” Elvia was born in 1878 in Motul, Yucatán. She was one of fourteen … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Elvia Carrillo Puerto
Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck is $1.99! I believe Sarah mentioned this one in a previous Hide Your Wallet. Are you on the witchy book trend?
Amanda and I are answering listener questions about reading when you’re burnt out, saving the last book of a series, and mood reading. We also talk video games, cozy horror especially, and more. Thank you to Agatha, Malaraa, Clay, Ellen, and Abigail for the questions for this episode! … Coupon! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get over 40% off your starter pack with promo code SARAH30 at lumedeodorant.com/SARAH30! #lumepod Music: Purple-planet.com
A Lot Like Love by Julie James is $1.99! Thanks to everyone who told us about this one! James is always recommended for readers who want a contemporary romance with competence porn. I remember reading this one and I loved that the heroine owns a wine store. However, some readers felt that the characters weren’t as engaging as in other James’ books.
We have a word among the bitchery: catnip. Catnip in this context is not the plant, it is the trope, or group of tropes that is our personal drug of choice. The Mimicking of Known Successes is a queer science fiction romance/mystery featuring a woman who is of the Sherlock Holmes mode of detective and another woman as the Watson type, although unlike some versions of Watson, this one is intelligent and useful. I understand … Continue reading The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older
It’s Wednesday, y’all! And that means it’s time for Links! Half of these links came from our wonderful Discord community – thank you! “How can I get into the Discord?” you might be wondering. It’s a perk from joining the Patreon! On top of that, you also get bonus podcast episodes, usually with me or including cut material from the Friday episodes. Last week, I celebrated my birthday with my wonderful partner and just felt … Continue reading Links: Becky Chambers, Bird Dads, & More
Sailor’s Delight by Rose Lerner is $2.99! I remember this was mentioned on a Hide Your Wallet post and many of the Bitchery were excited about it. Did you read it?
Lara had a question for the community that I thought many of you could relate to. Folks! I have a quandary. I’m in the opposite of a reading rut. Every book I’ve picked up over the last few weeks has been magical! It has wrought havoc on my boring admin to do list. Every spare second I have, I want to spend with my nose in a book. How to resist the temptation?? Chores! Errands! … Continue reading How Do You Stop Yourself from Reading?
Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly is $2.99! I believe this is a today-only type deal, so get it while you can. This one was mentioned on both recent podcasts and Hide Your Wallet.
