Let’s look at covers that have caught our eye! Cover design by James T. Egan & Bookfly Design From Pam: Do y’all accept suggestions for Cover Awe? Because the following cover just grabbed my eyeballs and won’t let them go. Elyse: Oh that is lovely Sarah: This use of cutouts and shadow is a brilliant design. Cover art and design by Will Staehle Elyse: These are all of my favorite colors Sneezy: Ooooh that PATTERN! … Continue reading Cover Awe: Patterns, Cutouts, & More →
It’s time for this week’s Bachelorette. A friend of mine said she had it on at her house and it was so boring she didn’t look up at the TV, so I have even lower expectations than usual. This week the final four guys will bring their families to Minneapolis to meet Michelle. First up is Brandon, who is from Portland. He takes her to an indoor skate park because everyone in his family skateboards. He … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S18 E7: The Final Four →
An Improper Arrangement by Kasey Michaels is $1.99! This is the first book in The Little Season series and features a romance between an American heiress and her chaperone in London. Readers warn that the book starts slowly, but many loved the banter between the hero and heroine.
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Happy Eighth Night of Hanukkah! We made it! The smoke alarm is giving me the side-eye treatment and it’s rather warm in here, but gosh is it beautiful. Ready for our final night of Hanukkah giveaway? I hope so! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Mulberry Street Lise in Dusty Blue! I love this color so much. And the compartments! Want some specs? The bag measures approximately 7.8″h x 11.5″w x 4.5″d The strap length is … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2021 – Night Eight Giveaway! →
RECOMMENDED: The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh is $2.99 and a KDD! Kiki gave this one a B+:
Many readers WILL be enthralled with the emotion of Bastien and Celine and for them the final sections of the book will be as thrilling as they were surely meant to be. Think that might be you? Go out and get yourself some Victorian era New Orleans vampires.
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Happy Seventh Night of Hanukkah! We’re almost done! There’s wax everywhere over here. Everywhere. Ready for our seventh night of Hanukkah giveaway before I have to go clean the menorot? Let’s do this! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Chelsea Large Tote in Cranberry Cocktail! I love this color – deep ruby reds are so lovely. Want some specs? The bag measures approximately 12″h x 17″w x 6.5″d The handle drop is 12″ – you can carry … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2021 – Night Seven Giveaway! →
Breaking Badger by Shelly Laurenston is $1.99! This is book four in the Honey Badger Chronicles series. This one came out at the end of August and was mentioned on Hide Your Wallet. What do we think of the new covers?
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Julia Quinn joins me to talk about The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton, a new release collecting quotes about the different characters, plus new commentary from Lady Whistledown. We talk about picking up Lady W’s pen after 20 years, looking back on the original series, her most embarrassing moment from high school, and the joyful romance fans in Brazil. At about 42:00 in, we talk about her recent loss of her father and sister. Thank … Continue reading 487. The Wit and Wisdom of Bridgerton with Julia Quinn →
Happy Sixth Night of Hanukkah! Ready for our sixth night of Hanukkah giveaway? Let’s do this! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Greta Court Penny in Dusty Peony! (Yes, there might be a theme with some of these, heh heh.) Want some specs? The bag measures approximately 10.9″h x 12.5″w x 4.7″d The handle drop is 10″ – plenty of room for overflowing goodness! It has a zip closure across the top It has interior slip … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2021 – Night Six Giveaway! →
RECOMMENDED: Rare Vigilance by M.A. Grant is $1.99! Lara gave this one an A:
If you need to escape from the world for a bit and revel in a dangerous paranormal, then this book will deliver.
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