The Science of Women in Horror is disappointing in the sense that there’s very little science in it. Instead, it’s an overview of women as depicted in horror, along with interviews with women who have worked behind the camera. As such, it’s pretty basic, but it did add several films to my To Be Watched List. The cover promises “The Special Effects, Stunts, and True Stories Behind Your Favorite Fright Films,” but very little of … Continue reading The Science of Women in Horror by Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence →
RECOMMENDED: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily deal today. Tara gave this one an A-:
I’m a gigantic sucker for retellings, whether they’re of fairy tales, myths, or classic novels, and A Spindle Splintered might be my favourite so far. Its take on a multiverse feels fresh because there are no superheroes, only badass girls saving themselves.
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CW: period-appropriate homophobia and racism, raid on a gay bar at the end of episode 6 I wasn’t planning on watching A League of Their Own when I heard it was being turned into a TV series. The original film was such a foundational part of my childhood, how could I possibly enjoy an 8-episode series as much? Also, I’d heard it was super gay, which made me concerned about what traumatic events we’d see, … Continue reading Series Review: A League of Their Own →
This week, we are catching up on what we’re looking forward to, and in particular, what BOOKS we’re looking forward to this fall! Amanda shares trends she’s noticing amid the books that are being heavily promoted for this fall, too. Witches, revenge, powerful scheming women, queer horror, heists, retellings of classic stories, adventure comedies – what’s on your list this fall? Plus, I have the answer to last week’s joke! Why does it take 645.5 … Continue reading 526. Fall Book Wishlists and Trends →
Black Water Sister by Zen Cho is $1.99! This was mention on a previous Hide You Wallet. I’ve enjoyed Cho’s historical fantasy novels and was curious about this one. However, definitely research trigger warnings, as I know there are some darker elements and scenes.
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If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), and we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading September 2022 New Releases, Part One →
Hey all! It’s Wednesday; can you believe it?! August is wrapping up and to that, I say, “Thank god!” I am over it and so ready for the fall seasons. I’m a cozy person by nature. I love to nest. I love mountains of blankets and pillows and burning an autumnal candle. Sure, yes, I could do that in whatever season I choose, but I don’t need the extra sweat that comes along with being … Continue reading Links: Stitching, Nora Roberts, & More →
RECOMMENDED: The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George is $1.99! Thank you to everyone who let us know about this one! This is book two in The Gilded Heiresses series and Elyse gave it an A-:
The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George is a tropey historical romance with light conflict. It worked totally for me, but lately I’ve needed less darkness and fewer obstacles for the main characters to overcome in my reading.
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Yeah, sorry about that earworm, 80s and 90s children. I found this comic from The Awkward Yeti while meandering around the internet, and I could not save it to my phone fast enough: Like I said, saved to my phone immediately. Then I asked the SBTB crew, “What was the last book you read that took you out of the real world?” Elyse: For me it was Our Crooked Hearts (I have a review for this … Continue reading Books Take You Away…to Another World →
The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner is $1.99! Lara mentioned this one in a previous Hide Your Wallet. It’s historical fiction with a group of people coming together post-WWII to repair Jane Austen’s estate.
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