Welcome back to Cover Awe, where we look at covers that have caught our eye lately! Cover design by Sarah Waites Tara: Did we do this one yet? Amanda: We definitely HAVE NOT Maya: I’m guessing that’s YA since it’s so amazing!! Amanda: Surprisingly, it’s adult I believe! Sarah: This is gorgeous. Sneezy: FWOOOSH!!!!! From Heather S. Sarah: Look at this old skool gloriousness. Heather sent it to me with the subject line: GOTHIC + … Continue reading Cover Awe: Pinks & Purples →
Tara: When this duology was announced two years ago, I was not okay. I’ve been equal parts terrified and thrilled since then, because my favourite fanfic of all time was being turned into original fiction. Could it hold up? Truth and Measure is THE definitive Mirandy (Devil Wears Prada [DWP]) fic in a still-thriving fandom. I’ve probably read it a dozen times in the last 5 years and I’ve often referenced it as one of … Continue reading Keeper Shelf: The Carlisle Series (Truth and Measure & Above All Things) by Roslyn Sinclair →
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow is $2.99! Elyse read this one and gave it a B-:
I think fans of Pride and Prejudice will enjoy this novel, although it may not be very enjoyable for anyone who hasn’t read the original as we are expected to know this characters.
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I’ve always maintained that it is difficult to do a romance short-story because the format doesn’t allow for the required amount for character or relationship growth. I’m happy to say that the anthology Someone in Times: Tales of Time-Crossed Romance is the exception that proves the rule, with an amazing collection of love stories in short-story form (some with happy endings and some not) and not a bad story in the lot. All of these … Continue reading Someone In Time edited by Jonathan Strahan →
RECOMMENDED: All In by Simona Ahrnstedt is $1.99! Redheadedgirl gave the book an A:
I felt like this was full of Shakespearean drama, and scheming families, and hot sex, and gorgeous clothes, but also some important things to say about how the world is functioning. There’s a lot going on, though, and the ending a tad rushed.
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Shana McDavis-Conway is a social change consultant, activist, and a reviewer at this here website! She recently published an article, “Self-conscious, unapologetic, and straight: fat protagonists in romantic fiction” in the journal Fat Studies, and she’s written about fat rep in romance for SBTB a few times, too. We talk about the evolution of fat characters in romance, what’s changing, and then Shana shares the romances that made her a romance reader – and the … Continue reading 513. Fat Representation and Recommendations with Shana McDavis-Conway →
Duke of My Heart by Kelly Bowen is $1.99! The heroine in this historical romance is a fixer who tries to smooth over scandals. Some readers felt there was too much going on plot and character wise. But many loved the heroine. I’ve enjoyed Bowen’s books, but haven’t read this one
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Hey y’all! A few of you have messaged me or emailed about how Apple Podcasts was being weird with downloading latest episodes of Smart Podcast Trashy Books. The last two episodes weren’t downloading, even though the feed was not any different. Big Fun! Apple, being the incredibly helpful resource for end users with lots and lots of detailed documentation and step by step instructions… …was surprisingly of little help. Anyway, here’s what seems to be … Continue reading Podcast Weirdness: An Update →
This Rec League came from Haley Berry from our very own comments section: This reminds me, I recently connected some dots and have been meaning to request a #recleague. My favorite part of The Hating Game is when he takes care of her when she’s sick. He takes charge and she just gets to be sick and adorable. And I realized that a lot of the parts I rewind in movies and TV as my … Continue reading The Rec League: Caretaking Scenes →
Happy Wednesday, y’all! Also, happy Pride! As a bi/pan woman, giving support and hugs (if you want them) to all my fellow queer folk this month especially. It’s been a rough 2022 for LGBTQ+ people and I hope this Pride can be as restorative and healing as it can be celebratory. Please know that you are valued, loved, and treasured. It also wouldn’t be a Links post if I didn’t complain about the New England … Continue reading Links: Upcoming Romance, Darcy, & More →
