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Princesses, Paranormal Romance, & More
The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith is $1.99! Carrie read this one and gave it a C+, noting it was the wrong book for her at the time, as it’s dark and rather angsty. Have you read it?
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Stuff We Like: Household Staples
Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.
Whatcha Reading? July 2022, Part Two
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading? It’s our last one of July 2022, so we want to know how you’re wrapping up your reading this month. Elyse: I’ve been paging through Knitting with Disney by Tanis Gray. It’s a lot of colorwork but it’s got some really cute accessories. Also I may need to knit a Beauty and the Beast sweater. Sarah: I am reading Holly Madison’s memoir Down the Rabbit Hole. So far it is … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? July 2022, Part Two
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The transcript for Podcast 520. Telling Stories with Julie Garwood has been posted!
Books On Sale
Serious Continuations & Contemporary Romance
The Stand-In by Lily Chu is $1.99! This is a debut contemporary romance. I will spoil things and say we have a very favorable review coming for this one in the next couple weeks, so don’t pass up this sale price while it’s active.
Podcast
520. Telling Stories with Julie Garwood
Julie Garwood’s latest book, Grace Under Fire, is out now, and I got to chat with her about her writing career, her process, and writing historicals and romantic suspense. Grab a snack and a beverage and come visit with one of the authors I admire most. (No, my inner 13 year old was not chill. Not even a little.) … Music: Purple-planet.com Thank you to Julie Garwood, and thank you to Stephanie Felty for setting … Continue reading 520. Telling Stories with Julie Garwood
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Cheese, Historical Fiction, & More
Yours Cruelly, Elvira by Cassandra Peterson is $3.99! This is a memoir by none other than Elvia, Mistress of the Dark. Hello! I will warn that Elvira discusses her miscarriages and sexual assault in her memoir, if those are sensitive topics for some of you.
Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S19 E2: The Return of Pudding
It’s time for The Bachelorette! Will the producers pit the women against each other? Is Logan still holding the chicks? Let’s find out! Also back by popular demand is Lady Pudding. I apologize for omitting her from the last recap. She’s doing great and gave me this look when I told her what we are watching. We open by learning 29 of the dudes have moved in the McMansion (because they canceled the Dreaded Rose Ceremony) … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S19 E2: The Return of Pudding
Book Review
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
TW: OMG you guys, SO MANY. That Time I Got Drunk And Saved a Demon is a mood, people. This book is impossible for me to grade – either you are down for it or you aren’t. But personally, I rather enjoyed this bonkers story about a woman whose family owns and operates a cinnamon farm, the demon she rescues, and the false goddess they team up to take down. You should be able to … Continue reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming
Links: Anthologies, Fabio, & More
Hey all! It’s Wednesday! Come on in! I went to the Cape with my partner last weekend and just had the loveliest time. I met their aunt, ate some good food, and got some sun on these gams. The weather was perfect and we got to hang out with an old black lab named Jack. I’ve also undertaken a recent project. I’m growing herbs! I planted the seeds into little pots yesterday and have them … Continue reading Links: Anthologies, Fabio, & More
Books On Sale
Fantasy, Hot Contemporaries, & More
Under Currents by Nora Roberts is $2.99! This is part of Roberts’ romantic suspense backlist, of which Elyse is a huge fan. However, she was disappointed by this one and gave it a C-.
Stuff We Like: Travel Helpers!
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! I’m sharing some of my perennial travel favorites, plus new items that help make travel in COVID-times a little bit easier. Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop 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.
