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Books On Sale
KDDs: A Freebie, Baking, & More
RECOMMENDED: A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet is $1.99! There’s a new book in the series out in October, focusing on a different couple. I gave the book an A, though there’s a great discussion in the comments if you’re on the fence:
I can say, without a doubt, that A Promise of Fire is going on my keeper shelf. I want more of these characters and I want more of this world. I cannot remember the last time I wanted to both savor and devour a book, and Bouchet’s writing is so engaging and magical that I wish she had some sort of backlist I could dive into for the next few months.
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542. Recs and Reality TV with Shana and Maya
Shana and Maya join me to talk about the books that absolutely rocked their world this year, and because Shana was reading Seressia Glass’ The Love Con, we take a nice detour into “what we would do if we were in charge of reality television shows.” From GBBO to Project Runway, we have some thoughts! Music: purple-planet.com
Hanukkah 2022 Night 6: Knitting!
Where I live the holiday season is cold, and it gets dark very, very early. It’s during this time of year that I like to tuck in with my coziest blanket and focus on creative rest. I do most of my crafting over the winter months. This giveaway features items to help you pass those (possibly) long, dark hours as well. First up is this cat embroidery kit by Hawthorn Handmade. If you’ve never done … Continue reading Hanukkah 2022 Night 6: Knitting!
Books On Sale
Dragons, Nature, & More
Desiring Lady Caro by Ella Quinn is $1.99! This is a historical romance with a Venetian setting. Reviews on Goodreads say this is a pretty fast-paced romance and that there’s a road trip element! Though trigger warning because it seems part of the heroine’s backstory includes rape.
The Rec League: Snowed In
This topical Rec League came from Rebecca. Thanks, Rebecca! It’s winter here in Minnesota, so I’m looking for snowed in forced proximity romances? I see there was a Rec League in 2017 but there have been a whole lot more books published since then! Amanda: Here was our previous Rec League! Elyse: Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert That one is Kobo only, I think Shana: Tara suggested Snow Falls by Gerri Hill to … Continue reading The Rec League: Snowed In
Hanukkah 2022 Night 5: A Box of Books!
Happy Hanukkah! It’s the fifth night of Hanukkah tonight! Sarah has been imparting Hanukkah wishes with each night and I figure I’d keep with the tradition. My fifth night wishes for you are to delight in new discoveries. Nothing beats the joy of hearing a new song that captures whatever you’re going through or finding a TV show that makes you laugh until your face hurts. It’s time for our fifth night giveaway! For the … Continue reading Hanukkah 2022 Night 5: A Box of Books!
Links: Short Films, Patrick Stewart, & More
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! There’s only one more left in 2022. I can hardly believe it. I’ll be at my partner’s place on Christmas Eve, exchanging presents. I already know their present to me – a trip to Galaxy’s Edge to make my own lightsaber! Christmas Day, I’ll be back at my own apartment where my roommate and I are going to order a metric ton of Chinese food to just relax. Happy holidays, … Continue reading Links: Short Films, Patrick Stewart, & More
Books On Sale
A Freebie, Rogues, & More
The Wolf in the Shadows by Maria Vale is $2.99! This is book five in the Legend of All Wolves series. I love this series, though I haven’t read this one just yet.
Gift Guide 2022: Last Minute Gift Ideas!
We put our heads together and came up with some very great last minute gift ideas for our final gift guide of the season! Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come craft with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.
Hanukkah 2022 Night 4: A Ripped Bodice Gift Card!
Happy Hanukkah! It’s the fourth night of Hanukkah tonight! My fourth night wishes for you: I hope you can see the world around you with optimism and move within it with practical determination to make it better a little bit each day. It’s time for our fourth night giveaway! For the fourth night of Hanukkah, we have a $50 gift card to The Ripped Bodice Bookstore in Culver City, CA. You could order signed books, swag, a Read … Continue reading Hanukkah 2022 Night 4: A Ripped Bodice Gift Card!
