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Stuff We Like: Household Staples

Amanda has discovered some hidden gems during her first year of home ownership.

Cover Snark: Baby Load?

Demon Boss's Baby Load by Anna Wineheart. A smiling white dude with dark hair holding a baby. The baby has been photoshopped with cartoon raccoon ears and tail.

Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Susan. Sarah: The Cut and Paste is not optimal here. Kiki: I’m sorry, how did we get to 5? One night stand, I assume she gets pregnant with twins…where is the fifth member?? Lara: Crucifix dude on her shoulder whispering naughty suggestions could be number 5? A party to the decision-making. Sarah: Wait. How do her arms work? She’s got two toddlers and an artist’s palette in one arm…how? … Continue reading Cover Snark: Baby Load?

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 101

Welcome back, everyone! This time around, we have two cookbooks. They are vastly different from one another. There’s also a mystery and a historical romance. What recommendations would you like to pass along? Let us know in the comments!

Sunday Sale Digest!

Smart Bitches in a blue typewriter font, and After Dark lit up like hot pink neon

This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Sunday Sale Digest!

Saturday November 1: A Crafty Zoom, With Zoomy Crafts!

Smart Bitches in a blue typewriter font, and After Dark lit up like hot pink neon

This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Saturday November 1: A Crafty Zoom, With Zoomy Crafts!

Whatcha Reading? October 2025, Part Two

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Welcome back! Here’s what we’re reading right now: Shana: I just finished The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick by S. Isabelle. I read this entirely because of the gorgeous cover and luckily it was solid, if predictable, with a very feminist vibe. I’m glad I gave it a chance even though it’s YA with a love triangle, two things I tend to avoid. Lara: I’ve started reading for my project on self- and indie-pubbed historical … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October 2025, Part Two

Ooops: No Podcast This Week

Smart Podcast, Trashy Books

I goofed! There won’t be an episode this week. I apologize! I will return to my regular schedule on October 31st. I swear, the reason is because the expression of time having to be in numbers is insulting to me personally. (I got dates mixed up. It’s so embarrassing). I’m sorry about that!      

Book Review

Soulgazer by Mary Rapier

Soulgazer

This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviews at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at @‌thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next … Continue reading Soulgazer by Mary Rapier

Links: Birding, a New Romance Bookstore, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

Welcome back to Links! We’re about a month out from Thanksgiving and I’m slowly working on my share of the menu. For the past couple years, we’ve done an “all sides” Thanksgiving, because I don’t want to bother with a turkey. It’s just two of us and even a breast would probably be too much. I also think sides are the best part of the holiday anyway. My partner is usually in charge of the … Continue reading Links: Birding, a New Romance Bookstore, & More

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