I don’t remember when I met Petra Mayer in person for the first time. It was probably a really large convention or other gathering of The Book People in Media. I’ve met her dozens of times since then. But I do remember the first time I heard her voice. When Beyond Heaving Bosoms was published in 2009, publishing was a different, weirder place, and promotion of titles was shifting. We’d received news via our agent that … Continue reading My Wonderful Friend Petra Mayer →
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 November 2021 New Releases, Part Two →
RECOMMENDED: The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk is $1.99! This is also a Kindle Daily Deal. Shana gave it an A-:
Readers who like cultural world building with a feminist lens, and don’t mind a quick romantic connection that takes most of the book to resolve, might like The Midnight Bargain.
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You Sexy Thing involves characters, settings, themes and tropes that are pure catnip for me. One of these themes is cooking. I have therefore translated the book into a recipe so as best to convey its nature. Before we begin the recipe, here’s a quick overview. You Sexy Thing is the space opera tale of a group of both military veterans and civilians who run a restaurant on a space station and who find themselves, … Continue reading You Sexy Thing by Cat Rambo →
It’s that time again! I have other book-related jobs aside from Smart Bitches, all of which have some sort of recommendation aspect to them. It’s an interesting assortment this time and as the weeks get busier with holiday shoppers, I think the selections will only get broader. Take a look at what I’ve recommend lately! Have you recommended any books to a friend? Or had some recommended to you?
Lizzie and Dante by Mary Bly is $2.99! Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe this is Eloisa James’s pen name. This is more women’s fiction than a contemporary romance. It’s also a Kindle Daily Deal.
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It’s November! And the holiday season and food comas are on marching toward us. Are you the type to dive into the fervor of the season, or more likely to curl up with a book and shun all contact? Shana: I’m in the middle of Tempest by Beverly Jenkins. It might be my favorite Jenkins! It’s definitely has my new favorite Jenkins couple. The book opens with a fiery mail order bride shooting her intended, … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2021, Part One →
The Crimean War (1853-1856) was a messy and miserable conflict between Russia and an alliance that included Sardinia, France, the Ottoman Empire, and the United Kingdom. Just to make things extra confusing, it is NOT one of the Napoleonic Wars even though during the war France was ruled by Emperor Napoleon III. If I have to keep all this straight, by golly, I’m taking you all with me. Here’s how I tell these conflicts apart: … Continue reading Kickass Women: Mary Seacole →
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers is $1.99! This one, I believe, is a stand alone sci-fi novel. Chambers is an auto-buy for most of us and if you’ve missed it, check out the podcast episode she did with Sarah!
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Welcome to my weekly recap of The Bachelorette where fortified by hard liquor, I watch this shit so you don’t have to. Last week Jamie got himself eliminated by being a moron, lying and stirring the shit pot. Will cried when Peter threw his jacket in the pool. What fun are we in for tonight? The first one-on-one date goes to Martin. They go to the BMW Performance Center where start by practicing drifting. Later they … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S18 E4: Unseen →
