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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Books On Sale
A Novella, Genies, & More
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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540. Holiday Wishes with Carrie, Sneezy, Sandra, Claudia, Darlene Marshall, and Katherine
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
Books On Sale
Holiday Romances, a Mystery, & More
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?
What are Your Latest Discoveries in your Subscription Services?
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?
Links: Yarn, Self-Care, & More
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
Books On Sale
Heiresses, Bridesmaids, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken is $2.99! This was my one pick for hilarious reading in our Ready Set Go. I also gave this an A-. Seriously, it’s so much fun:
The Blacksmith Queen is a bloody, feminist romp that exudes girl power in all forms, and I’m envious of its fantasy girl squad.
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!
Books On Sale
A Boxed Set, a Cookbook, & More
True Pretenses by Rose Lerner is $2.99! This historical romance was previously featured on Cover Awe with its previous cover. The hero is Jewish and Lerner mentioned in a previous podcast that the book was inspired by the movie, The Brothers Bloom. Have you read this one?
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HaBO: Historical Where He Has Another Wife
This HaBO is from Karin, who is looking for this book: This was set in the 1800s. A well-bred young woman is courted by a charismatic guy. She marries him (Alex??) and they go West where he has some kind of land or mining investment. He dies somehow and she finds out that he was married or involved with a woman on the frontier and has a baby. She later falls in love with a … Continue reading HaBO: Historical Where He Has Another Wife
Books On Sale
Mysteries, a Holiday Romance, & More
Dial A for Aunties by Jessie Q. Sutanto is $2.99! This is a mix of cozy mystery and romance. It’s also been recommended a ton of previous podcast episodes. Have you read it?
