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Book Beat: Ghosts, Dating, & More

Welcome to Book Beat! Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.

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April 2022 New Releases, Part Two

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 April 2022 New Releases, Part Two

Podcast

506. Part II of the Bonkers Romance Recap of A Lady of Rooksgrave Hall

This is part two of the special crossover event with Bonkers Romance as we recap of A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon. Part one with me, Melody and Jenny is over at Bonkers Romance, so hello and welcome Bonkers Romance listeners! I’m so happy to have you here today! Be Ye Warned – this episode is extremely nsfw and is a recap of the second half of the book, so spoilers indeed. Also, … Continue reading 506. Part II of the Bonkers Romance Recap of A Lady of Rooksgrave Hall

Books On Sale

Historical Mystery, YA, & More

Books on Sale: The Lady Traveler’s Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen by Victoria Alexander & More

The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen by Victoria Alexander is $1.99! This is the first book in the Lady Travelers Society series and it has, you guessed it, lady travelers. Readers say the plot takes a while to pick up, but others say this historical romance is both sweet and funny.

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Sarah and Shana Watched Death on the Nile

DEATH ON THE NILE poster with the entire ensemble posing dramatically against a sunset with apyramid in the background Gal Godot is front and center in a bias cut gown looking extremely bored

Death on the Nile is a stunningly gorgeous film that somehow manages to be both overdramatic and plodding. It is filled to the rafters with problematic actors wearing opulent apparel. I watched it on a whim one evening and when I mentioned it to the review team, Shana had just watched it as well. So we’re here to tell you about it. Sarah: I genuinely enjoyed how bizarre, wooden, and out of sync Gal Gadot … Continue reading Sarah and Shana Watched Death on the Nile

What are Your Latest Faves in your Subscription Services?

A white pair of headphones on top of a stacked red and then brown book against a slate grey background with the words Outstanding Subscription Finds in white lettering below

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 favorite 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. The Library Extension browser add-on allows folks browsing Amazon to see what books are available at … Continue reading What are Your Latest Faves in your Subscription Services?

Links: Dogs, Witches, & More

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Hey y’all! It’s Wednesday Links time! I love picturing us all gathering around. What do you think the vibe is today? Are we going cozy with lots of blankets and pillows? What about something with nature? The weather has been nice in New England and I’d be town to blanket fort it up in a magical tree house! My birthday is coming up! I’ll be 33! Wowee. One birthday present has already arrived from my … Continue reading Links: Dogs, Witches, & More

Books On Sale

Anthologies, Alexis Hall, & More

Books on Sale: Who’s That Earl by Susanna Craig & More

RECOMMENDED: Who’s That Earl? by Susanna Craig is 99c! Catherine wrote a Lightning Review for this and gave it a B:

In fact, Who’s That Earl manages the feat of being low-tension and low-conflict while still having plenty of story and heart to keep you reading. If you are looking for something to read that is charming and relaxing and fun and won’t stress you out too much, this is the book for you.

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