It’s time for episode 2 of The Courtship! Lady Pudding, my cantankerous, opinionated, 16 year old Siamese, has retreated to her cozy bed with her catnip egg to watch tonight’s episode. (Yes, I know she needs to be brushed. I get about 3 strokes of the brush in before she slaps the fuck out of me. Springtime shedding will be a work in progress.) We open with Nicole and her family having tea. Nicole reflects, “Young … Continue reading Elyse and Lady Pudding Watch The Courtship–S1 E2: Captain Kim’s Hair→
This HaBO is from Sue, who is hoping to track down this contemporary romance: Trying to track a book I read years back – no name or author sorry. Story line – Dsylexic Rockstar meets pet photographer after his concert at a local shake shop. She accidentally spills her drink all over him – losing her initial necklace at the same time. They meet up on the fan forums – she defending him against a … Continue reading HaBO: Rockstar & a Pet Photographer→
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 March 2022 New Releases, Part Two→
Ice Planet Barbarians is $2.99 at Amazon! I read the print version and I’m unsure if the first ebook edition differs in content. If you know, please chime in below. Be warned that there is mention of sexual assault and dubious consent/power differentials.
Hey hey! Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Mischa: I love you AND I have possible cover snark submission. Sarah: Aw, c’mon. Move the tall frothy drink an inch to the right. You know you wanted to. Elyse: Loving the suit jacket no shirt look. Carrie: No shirt no shoes no service, dude. Amanda: The jacket also looks velour, which is a STATEMENT. From Carole! Sarah: Was this hero inspired by this famous picture of … Continue reading Cover Snark: The Gray Sweatpants Effect→
The Bachelor recap is late this week due to some insanity in my week, but for added entertainment I’m watching with my friend April who has never seen the show. And it’s Fantasy Suites week. Will she still be my friend afterward? Let’s see! Pudding has her catnip White Claw and is ready to go! Clayton tells the camera that he’s falling in love with remaining three women, Gabby, Susie and Rachel, and that he … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S26 E10: Sorry April→
RECOMMENDED: The Bride by Julie Garwood is $1.99! This is one of my favorite historical romances and was one of my gateway reads to the genre, if you’ve listened to the What Made Us Romance Readers podcast episode. Kiki is also on a Julie Garwood kick, per out recent Whatcha Reading post.
Hey! Welcome back! Are y’all reading for more book recommendations? Here are a several books that I’ve been recommending more in the past couple weeks, or are some go-to selections for readings who like particular genres. There’s some fantasy, some non-fiction, and horror. Have you received a great book recommendation lately? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
Welcome to Whatcha Reading! It’s our first one of the month. Here’s what we’ve been reading and enjoying lately! Elyse: I’m reading The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. I’m not very far in but I’m enjoying it so far Sarah: I put The Body is Not an Apology by Sonia Renee Taylor on hold at the library so long ago I completely forgot. My hold came in and WOW is this some radical mind blowing … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2022, Part One→
