Happy Monday! Need some Cover Snark? From Judyw: Not sure if this is the right category for the cover snark recommendation or not. But OMG check out WINGMAN by Paedon Sims. Is that an oreo cookie? Is that his linen napkin stuck in his armpit? I need answers. Sarah: Many of the decisions that went into this cover were unfortunate. Amanda: My brain knows this is dirt, but it’s also blue? From Jen: The guys … Continue reading Cover Snark: More Questions Than Answers →
Welcome back, y’all! And thank you for all the going away well-wishes in my previous Get Rec’d as I announced my departure from bookselling. I still have plenty of recommendations to dish out! This one is definitely non-fiction heavy, but that’s okay! Have you received any good recs lately? Want to pass one along to us? Let me know in the comments below!
It’s our first Whatcha Reading of December, which means we’re nearly toward the end of 2022! Now, let’s talk books! Claudia: I’m reading Killers of a Certain Age and mulling over my own hit list! Shana: Do you think it gets longer the older we live? Sarah: Yes. My theory is that the reason menopause is not talked about much (until recently anyway) is because as we enter menopause we have a lot more free … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2022, Part One →
Electric Idol by Katee Robert is $1.99! It’s also a Kindle Daily Deal. It’s book two in the Dark Olympus series and is a retelling of Psyche and Eros. Are you a fan of the series? Do you have a favorite?
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More holiday fun! I hope you’re enjoying these year-end recaps as much as we are! This week, Carrie and Sneezy from the SBTB review team join me to talk holiday wishes, year-end wins, and their favorite books of 2022. We also hear from Claudia, Darlene Marshall, Sandra and Katherine with their picks, too, so hold on to your holiday TBR. … Sleep better with Blissy and use SARAH to get an additional 30% off at … Continue reading 540. Holiday Wishes with Carrie, Sneezy, Sandra, Claudia, Darlene Marshall, and Katherine →
Ten Rules for Faking It by Sophie Sullivan is $2.99! When a radio producer’s break up rant is accidentally live on the air, the station decides to launch a Bachelorette style contest, though the heroine may already be falling for her boss. It sounds like there’s a lot going on here. Have you read it?
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It’s time! Please, please: tell me what you’ve discovered in your reading subscriptions! If you’ve got any of the subscription services like Scribd, Kindle Unlimited, or the super-sexy Canadians Only Kobo Plus, I want to know what your latest discovery is. And this doesn’t mean only the paid subscriptions. Library folks may also be using Hoopla Digital to access ebooks and audiobooks, and services like Kanopy to watch scripted series and documentaries. So, what are … Continue reading What are Your Latest Discoveries in your Subscription Services? →
Welcome back to Wednesday! We’re officially in December. Congratulations, everyone! I had my last day at the bookstore last week and this week I’ve started a new job assisting a pretty cool research lab. They’re two very different things, but so far, I’m enjoying the change. Don’t worry, though! I’ll still be at SBTB and have plenty of book recommendations left in me. I’m also ready for my first snowfall this winter in New England. … Continue reading Links: Yarn, Self-Care, & More →
by SB Sarah · Dec 7, 2022 at 2:00 am · Comments Off on Gift Guide 2022: A Very Happy Assortment of Ideas!
Another gift guide? YES! I had way too much fun with this one. This week: A very happy assortment of gift ideas, including items for wine lovers, nerdy LEGO fans, and more! 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 … Continue reading Gift Guide 2022: A Very Happy Assortment of Ideas! →
