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Books On Sale
A Cookbook, a Freebie, & More
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?
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560. Reading Conundrums & Habits with Amanda
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
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Drinks, Fiction, & More
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.
Lightning Review
The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older
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
Links: Becky Chambers, Bird Dads, & More
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
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Ursula K. Le Guin, Sci-Fi, & 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?
How Do You Stop Yourself from Reading?
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?
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Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, & More
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.
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HaBO: A Lithium-Glazed Pitcher
This HaBO is from Omphale, who wants to find this historical romance: So I was googling about the safety of leaded crystal (basically, I can use my grandfather’s leaded Edinburgh tot glasses so long as I drink quickly!) and it reminded me of this short Regency I read back in the mid-2000s (so it might have been Signet or Zebra) where all I can recall is an extremely suspect mental health “solution.” I have no … Continue reading HaBO: A Lithium-Glazed Pitcher
Lightning Review
Deep Tide by Laura Griffin
It’s almost laughable at this point that I’m still reviewing Laura Griffin books. I could save everyone time and just write a one-liner: great book, read it. I really like these books. Deep Tide focuses on a character I’ve really enjoyed in this series: Leyla Breda. Her brothers were the heroes in the other books and I enjoyed them when they found their HEAs, but in this one, they were often a little one dimensional with some … Continue reading Deep Tide by Laura Griffin
