SBTB is more independent, and probably 48% more silly
RECOMMENDED: The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan is $2.49! This is a KDD and I know many of you have been waiting for this to go on sale! Catherine gave this a squee grade:
The Duke Who Didn’t was always going to be a book that made me happy. Humour, food, and a gentle hero who just wants the heroine to be less stressed are a pretty good formula for getting onto my keeper shelf.
TW: violence, death from burning, both explicit and implicit threats of sexual assault, ego and stupidity Where has this book been all my life? Burning Bright takes place in a slightly alternate Regency England in which some people are born with special abilities, called talents. If you ever wanted to read a feminist story about superheroes on Royal Navy ships fighting pirates then rejoice, for this is your lucky day. When Elinor discovers that she … Continue reading Burning Bright by Melissa McShane
Love in Color by Bolu Babalola is $1.99! This was a previous Hide Your Wallet mention and is a collection of short romances that reimagine myths and folklore. Have you picked this one up? One of my friends says it’s a quick read.
Tonight is the cringiest episode of The Bachelor of the season: hometowns. Why? Because the contestants drag their poor families into this mess. It’s driven Pudding, much like her mother, to the White Claw. (It actually says Whisker Claw Hard Setlzpurr on it). We open in Poquoson, VA, Susie’s hometown. Clayton says, “It may very well be that I’ve started to fall in love,” like it’s a viral infection and he’s in the asymptomatic stage. Susie … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S26 E8: Pudding is Drinking
We did it! It’s episode 500! Amanda and I have email and recommendations, your absolute favorite books, weird questions, and a LOT of mayhem. Plus mini interviews with Shana, Tara, Carrie & Elyse. There are so many great questions, clips, and conversations, you guessed it, there will be two episodes celebrating all the fun. … KEY QUESTIONS: What would you do in the wasp/hair/bus situation? What’s the worst commute you’ve ever had? What would an … Continue reading 500. Mayhem with Amanda!
I don’t have a sufficient lexicon with which to attempt to summarize everything that is going on right now. Shit is fucked in myriad ways; here are some ways you can help. Important note 1: We’ve been collecting resources and have tried to verify as many as we can when possible. If you know of a donation option that isn’t listed here, please do add it in the comments. (And if your comment is flagged, … Continue reading Many Places to Help Around the World
RECOMMENDED: Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher is $2.99! AJ loved this one and gave it an A:
All of that is to say: if you stare at walls a lot right now and you can’t really read because everything is just too much all the time? You’re not alone. I get you. And if you want to try a book that gets it too, and will remind you that there can be light at the end of this god-awful tunnel, maybe try this one.
Redwood and Wildfire is a slow book, and one steeped in trauma. The book depicts a lot of violence, including abuse of animals, a lynching, and a graphic rape scene, and although there is a love story in it, this is historical fiction/historical fantasy. If the reader approaches the book knowing what to expect, they will be rewarded by lush prose and a detailed view of America during the Great Migration in both the rural … Continue reading Redwood and Wildfire by Andrea Hairston
Fated Blades by Ilona Andrews is $1.99! Lots of Andrews fans here! This is book three in the Kinsmen series, which I’m not familiar with. Do these have to be read in order? Would love to know!
Good morning! It’s a slow content day, so that means Wednesday Links is up first thing! This evening, I will be off to Germany, after having weeks of anxiety about traveling. Thank goodness I also had therapy yesterday to get all my thoughts and feelings out. I have an overnight flight with a stopover in Iceland. I’m very excited to be reunited with my brother, who I haven’t seen in at least 3 years. Also, … Continue reading Links: Crochet, Farah Heron, & More
