This post is sponsored by Kobo Plus, and contains affiliate links which bring a portion of your purchase to us at no extra charge to you. If you use them, thanks, and if not, no worries. Thanks, y’all! … Y’all have heard about Kobo Plus, I am presuming, but in case not: Kobo Plus is nifty. Kobo Plus is a subscription service that allows you unlimited access to ebooks, audiobooks, or, depending on the plan, ebooks … Continue reading Y’all Know About Kobo Plus, Right? →
The Golden Girls was on air between 1985 and 1992. I remember absolutely loving it as a child. I remember being in awe of the naughty things Blanche said (most of which went over my head, but I could tell they were naughty). When I saw The Golden Girls on Disney+ in South Africa, I knew it was time for a revisit. Does it hold up? It absolutely does – with some provisos. The biting … Continue reading Looking Back: The Golden Girls →
This was a long one, so biggest thanks to Garlic Knitter!
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Hello, everyone! Happy Wednesday! The allergies are currenting lying dormant. Let’s keep our fingers and toes crossed that it stays that way. Also some big things! Bridal dress shopping (my top pick to hopefully try on). End of the year vacation! We’ll be going to the most magical place on Earth. To be honest, I feel a little silly being so excited to go to WDW around the holidays but there are a few reasons … Continue reading Links: Harmonicas, Candles, & More →
RECOMMENDED: My Season of Scandal by Julie Anne Long is $1.99! Lara reviewed this and gave it an A:
I sit here stunned. Yes, I have written this review twice. The first version was too overwrought because I was entirely overcome by this book. This is such a bracing, visceral story of deep thoughts and even deeper emotions that it left me wrung out.
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It has been two long years since the publication of the first book in this series. I wrote rapturously about the first installment and in every single trawl of upcoming releases for the last two years, I have looked for this sequel. Finally, it is here. Needless to say, I devoured it in a day. A delightful day! This story picks up three weeks after the end of The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies. In … Continue reading The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman →
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 Spite Reading for Joy and Comfort, or What I Read on my Spring Vacation →
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler is $2.99! I mentioned this in Get Rec’d and Darlynne commented, warning of a cliffhanger but noting it was definitely worth it. If you picked up and enjoyed Long Live Evil, this may make a good read-alike.
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This HaBO is from Ananya, who wants to find this romance. Trigger warnings for the description below: It’s a contemporary novel. The heroine is on the run from her abusive ex fiance. She has a new ID made up and has moved over a dozen times because her ex keeps finding her. One time, she was working in a cafe when she discovered her ex has left her a box. She moves again where she … Continue reading HaBO: Yikes on Bikes →
Happy Tuesday! We’re kicking off May with a lot of contemporary romances, plus a dystopian setting and a time loop romance. What’s on your TBR pile this week? Let us know in the comments!
Under Your Spell by Laura Wood is $1.99! This is contemporary romance with the daughter of a famous rockstar who doesn’t want to date any celebrities. Have you read this one?
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