Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
I have a terrible memory for books. While it makes rereading a joy, things get tricky if I don’t write my review immediately after reading the book. But not in this case. With one thing after another, I’m only sitting down to write this review a good long while after I read the book, and the plot is crystal clear in my memory. This is a testament to two things: 1. The skill with which … Continue reading Partners in Crime by Alisha Rai
A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong is $2.99! This is a time travel mystery and with Armstrong’s mysteries, there’s usually a romantic subplot to go along with it. Can anyone who’s read this confirm? Amazon also says this is a limited time deal, so it could expire soon!
Let’s look at some pretty covers! Cover art by Leni Kauffman Sneezy: Omg goo goo gaa gaa I want to be in that kitchen Or maybe just the dining room, admire the sexual tension and chemistry from a safe distance Amanda: I’m loving all the detailed food and ingredients! Sarah: This is absolutely adorable. Elyse: Now I’m so hungry. Cover art by Leni Kauffman Amanda: I secretly hope the highlander one is a butch lady! … Continue reading Cover Awe: Border Designs, Color Palettes, & More
Welcome back to another edition of Get Rec’d! Definitely have a focus of fantasy this time. However, there is some variety here. I have a graphic novel, a mystery, and more. Sometimes I have a better mix of genres and other times, I consult my notes and the last four books I jotted down are all within the same genre. Have any of you gotten some good book recs since the last Get Rec’d? Share … Continue reading Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 39
Every year I ponder the April Fool’s Day post, and try to come up with ideas. This year, Amanda nailed it. This year: Our blind (book) dating reality show has been optioned! Introducing The Bookshelf. Contestants – Readers, of course – search for their OTPR™ , their One True Perfect Read. Combining the WTFery of The Bachelor/Ette franchise with the individual pods of Love is Blind, contestants on The Bookshelf begin in private libraries, listening to audiobooks … Continue reading April Fool’s 2023: The Bookshelf!
RECOMMENDED: The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian is $1.99! Carrie gave it a B+:
This book succeeds in that it gives an irresistible couple in sweet, goofy Rob and grumpy Marian. I adored this couple for their ability to think outside the box, their easy and complete acceptance of each other, and their banter.
Olivia Waite joins me to talk about her New York Times romance column, and her best-of coverage for 2022. We talk about her favorite books of 2022, about writing grief, writing her column, and what’s next. We take a side trip into discussing the emotionally intense books that are popular now, and the properties that had an emotional wallop on us when we were younger. (Hello, Titanic.) … Music: purple-planet.com
The Proposal by Mary Balogh is $1.99! This is the first book in her Survivor’s Club series, which is a favorite amongst the Bitchery. Readers loved the hero, Hugo, but I’ve never felt particularly moved to pick one up. Balogh fans, what do you love about her books?
After many showers (so, so many showers) and much pointlessness, season 27 of The Bachelor is over. So who “won?” I don’t care. Anyway, thanks to some comments from last week’s post, I found Pudding a shirt that covers the spot she isn’t supposed to lick so she doesn’t need a cone. She doesn’t love the shirt, either, but it’s better. She’s still going to poop in my shoes. We open in a studio in … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S27 E11: Poop in Shoes
We are in the middle of a witchy pop culture wave (see: many, many recent witch-themed romance novels, for example). Toil and Trouble: A Women’s History of the Occult looks at the roles that women have played in America’s occult history. It’s a very complicated topic, and I admired the authors for being able to present an organized and inclusive, although not comprehensive, look at some of the many ways that women have been active … Continue reading Toil and Trouble by Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson
