SBTB is more independent, and probably 48% more silly
RECOMMENDED: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow is $3.99! I read this one and gave it a B+:
If you’re in the mood for a lovely, tender fantasy novel about belonging and one that feels more like a long, relaxing bath than a hot, intense shower will all of the fancy pressure and pulsating settings you can imagine, you’ll love this one. It’s a soothing pick for when you hope to take comfort in a book
This HaBO comes from Rebecca, who is trying to track down this book: I read this book a year or two ago and can’t seem to track it down. TW: abuse This book follows a young English(?) woman who escapes her abusive father (after fetching the wrong pair of slippers(?), he once split her head open. She came to on the floor a few days later, and had to rip the already healing wound from … Continue reading HaBO: Heroine Hides Scar with Her Hair
RECOMMENDED: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly is $1.99! Carrie did a Lightning Review of it, and she gave it an A:
This is a gripping read that keeps its focus on the intelligence and perseverance of the women who helped win the war and who made space flight possible. Its only flaw is that it’s so admiring of the women in question that it never presents them as having any imperfections. Otherwise, this is an entertaining and fascinating look at American history and the overlooked women of color who were a crucial part of it.
If you missed the last Cover Snark, we found a case of beard mold. Or is it moss? Well apparently, it’s turning into quite the phenomenon. Amanda: Wait…why do the lumberjacks need a baby? Claudia: For child labor? Something about the checkers and tats looking like one skin is bothering me. Elyse: I thought the plaid shirt was part of his tattoo and it was upsetting. Sneezy: I…do not like plaid. It made itself my … Continue reading Cover Snark: The Beard Mold is Spreading
If you prefer silliness in your eardrums, and/or you really like the podcast episodes where Amanda and I hang out and talk about all the things, and/or you’re feeling the awful year anniversary of the Quarantimes hanging over you (UGH) (me, too) come hang out with us! We have MANY OPTIONS for silliness in your eardrums. Sundays & Wednesdays: SmartTwitches on Twitch! Twice a week we’re streaming on Twitch, usually playing Stardew Valley. Sunday streams … Continue reading Come Hang Out with Amanda and Sarah!
Unbuttoning the CEO by Mia Sosa is 99c! This contemporary romance has a bit of a taboo relationship element. However, I’m skeptical about the hero and his redemption arc. Reckless driving is no joke. This is also part of the Forever Yours digital imprint, so it’s a little on the shorter side at less than 300 pages.
TW: child abuse, drug abuse, addiction and recovery Fans of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice might recall meeting Anne de Bourgh for a hot minute and also hearing her referred to incessantly by her domineering mother, Lady Catherine. The Heiress tells Anne’s story from her point of view, beginning in early childhood and extending through the entirety of her life. This book was not what I expected, but I loved it once I adjusted … Continue reading The Heiress by Molly Greeley
RECOMMENDED: All In by Simona Ahrnstedt is $1.99! Redheadedgirl gave the book an A:
I felt like this was full of Shakespearean drama, and scheming families, and hot sex, and gorgeous clothes, but also some important things to say about how the world is functioning. There’s a lot going on, though, and the ending a tad rushed.
TW/CW for the book and this review: discussions of infertility, death in childbirth. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could read a Western that has a queer girl gang”? Well, guess what? I have great news. While I don’t typically read Westerns, I was drawn in by the blurb for Outlawed: The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada’s life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as … Continue reading Outlawed by Anna North
Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston is $1.99! This is the first book in the Honey Badger Chronicles. Sarah read this one and gave it a B grade:
Among my favorite things about Laurenston’s writing is how very affirming and inspiring and a whole lot of fun it is, because angry, fearless women make room for themselves, they get shit done, and they’re the heroines. More honey badgers, please.
