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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Our latest bestseller list is brought to you by slow dancing, a cup of tea at the perfect temperature, and our affiliate sales data.Romancelandia Yarn! Available Today at WildStar Fibers!
A few weeks ago I did a podcast interview with Nakia from WildStar Fibers about her Romancelandia yarn collection. The collection was very popular and more than a few of you asked about purchasing some. The yarn collection had been available for pre-order and the pre-order period had ended, BUT! I just got an email from Nakia who says… “…this Saturday [19 November] at 10am Pacific: all of the extras from the Romancelandia collection [will be available … Continue reading Romancelandia Yarn! Available Today at WildStar Fibers!
Transcript Announcement
Podcast 537, Your Transcript Has Released a Breath It Didn’t Know It Was Holding
The transcript for Podcast 537. Romance Cliche Throwdown with Amanda has been posted!
Books On Sale
Fantasy and Historical Romance
RECOMMENDED: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen is $2.99! Sarah loved this one and gave it an A-:
If you like fantasy with characters that might sound like your neighbors sometimes, in a world with big stakes and little stakes and magical talking animals who deliver the mail, and especially if you like epistolary novels that lead to characters becoming more of themselves, you’ll like this undertaking. (Bad dum bum.)
Podcast
537. Romance Cliche Throwdown with Amanda
Ready, set: CLICHÉ. Amanda and I are facing off in a romance cliché battle! What does that even mean? I know, my brain is a very silly place. Can you out-cliché the two of us? The Heat will be on! What’s your favorite or least favorite romance cliché? Tell us all about it! … Music: purple-planet.com
Books On Sale
Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Romances, & More
RECOMMENDED: Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper is $1.99! Ellen gave this one a B:
Overall, this book had many strong elements, with a few minor missteps. I think you pretty much get what you expect in terms of a relatively light, atmospheric, sexy sapphic romance perfect for spooky season. If there are additional series entries, I will absolutely be reading them.
The Rec League: Bipolar Representation
We have a very special request from Brittni. Thanks so much for sending this one in: About four years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (type 2–yes, there are multiple types). I have been struggling with the illness since I was 12, and having a name for it, and medication to take, has been a blessing. However, the only representation I’ve see in the media of my illness is Kanye West and plots where … Continue reading The Rec League: Bipolar Representation
Links: Subreddits, Imprints, & More
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be on a train back from NYC. My roommate was nominated for an award and graciously asked me to be her plus one. It was a nice night of yummy appetizers and an open bar on a covered, rooftop deck. We also were craving chocolate, so we grabbed some peanut butter M&Ms and Dove chocolates at a Duane Reade. Not a bad way … Continue reading Links: Subreddits, Imprints, & More
Books On Sale
Elves, a Freebie, & More
Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Sarah mentioned in on a Hide Your Wallet and we’re all very curious about this historical fantasy with potentially dark, witchy lesbians. Carrie gave this one a C+ and take care to check the content warnings.
Gift Guide 2022: Amanda’s D&D Gift Ideas!
Another gift guide? Roll to find out! This week: Amanda is sharing her Dungeons & Dragons gift ideas for your favorite gaming person – maybe also for yourself! Thank you, Amanda! 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.
