We’re recapping all kinds of stuff this week, and today: our top five podcast episodes from 2022! Looking at the year overall, these are the top five most listened to Smart Podcast, Trashy Books episodes of the year – and thank you to everyone who listened, recommended, shared, and posted about the show. Special thanks to all our Patreon community members, who helped shape this season and keep the show going each week! Top Five … Continue reading Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Best of 2022 →

Happy Almost New Year’s Eve! Today Martin joins me from Norway to talk about his wins and wishes for you this year, and the books that made his year better, and why. Then Cara joins us to share what author got her out of a massive reading slump. Settle in for a nice global holiday visit that will definitely lift your spirits. Music: purple-planet.com

Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday is $3.99! This is the start to her Matchmaker Bay, a small town beachy series. I’ve heard good things about this series, though I need to be in the right mood for a small town romance.
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NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at 2022. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … We’re onto part two of of our Best of Reviews for 2022! I’m eager to see … Continue reading Best of Reviews 2022, Part Two →

The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin is $2.99! This is an earlier title of Jemisin’s and the first book in the Dreamblood series. How do you think it compares to the rest of her titles?
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NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at 2022. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … We’re counting down the best of our 2022 reviews, which I’m sure you’re all curious about. … Continue reading Best of Reviews 2022, Part One →

RECOMMENDED: Nobody’s Princess by Erica Ridley is $1.99! Shana reviewed this one and gave it an A-:
Nobody’s Princess doesn’t take itself very seriously, so I was able to relax, and enjoy the fun. The love story competes with the Wynchesters’ delightful adventures, but I was having too good a time to mind. This is a whimsical delight that might work for readers who love lighthearted historicals about fighting injustice and found family.
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NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … Since we feature other things … Continue reading Best of Posts 2022 →

RECOMMEND: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary is $2.99! We had a great guest review of this one and Lisa the Librarian gave it an A-:
It was romantic, sweet, hot, funny, and original – everything I’m looking for in a romance. I can definitely see myself rereading this in the not-too-distant future.
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NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … Say hello to the top … Continue reading Cover Snark: Best of 2022 →

Welcome back! This is the last Get Rec’d of 2022. While I do plan to continue the series, I always want to thank everyone for commenting on these posts. It seems that you all enjoy them as much as I do. I hope I’ve added some interesting books to your TBR piles or helped find a perfect rec for a fellow book lover in your circle. As always, tell me the book recommendations you’ve received … Continue reading Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 32 →