This post is sponsored by Audible Escape, formerly known as the Audible Romance Package. The Audible Escape subscription allows you to binge listen to thousands of romance audiobooks. You can borrow up to 10 audiobooks from the subscription at a time, return them whenever you like, then borrow more. If you’re new to Audible Escape, you can try it free for one month. Then, a subscription is $6.95 a month for Audible members and Kindle … Continue reading Excellent Audiobooks Inside Audible Escape →
The Blacksmith Queen is my very own Dragon Age video game fantasy come to life. There are powerful women, plus quippy banter between friends and family, and a talking dragon. It’s fantastical, fun, and I’ll immediately be buying a physical copy to add to my own library. The Old King has died, sending the kingdom into turmoil as his sons murder one another for the throne. However, the Witches of Amhuinn have prophesied that the … Continue reading The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken →
August is nearly over! Let’s talk books! Catherine: I’ve just finished reading This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar , which I loved to bits – I adored the relationship between the two protagonists, and the way the time travel plot was so perfectly structured that you could almost here the click as it came together at the end. I had to read it twice. And now I’m … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2019 Edition, Part Two →
Elyse and I had to jointly review Burnout because we had so much to say about it. This book is nonfiction about the science behind stress, what it is, and how we deal (or don’t deal) with it effectively. Between the science and the practical applications, it’s incredibly informative, useful, soothing, and empowering. Sarah: Burnout seared my brain with essential information about how my brain and body work, and what specific things I can do to … Continue reading Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski →
I know many of you have subscriptions to services like Scribd, Kindle Unlimited, or the Audible Romance Package. And I know there are a whole lot of books to discover, and more options being added daily, if not hourly. So I wanted to ask on a semi-regular basis: what books, audiobooks, or other romance reading have you discovered recently in your subscription that you’d recommend to others? We have some suggestions for you, never fear! … Continue reading What are Your Favorite Recent Discoveries in Subscription Services? →
Give us a drumroll! Give us some fanfare! It’s…Whatcha Reading time! I think we can all agree this is everyone’s favorite post. We get to squee and gripe, and also add an unnecessary amount of books to our TBR piles. Join us, won’t you? Sarah: I’m currently listening to Bear Meets Girl by Shelly Laurenston , which is exactly the level of snarky and silly I needed, and I’m enjoying it tremendously. I’m currently between … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2019 Edition →
The best thing about The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London is that it makes you want to read more. This memoir by Christopher Skaife, Yeoman Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London, details Skaife’s day-to-day life with the ravens of the Tower. It’s a serious responsibility, since legend states that if the ravens abandon the Tower, then the kingdom will fall. Skaife’s narration is … Continue reading The Ravenmaster by Christopher Skaife →
Welcome to Lit Wicks! This is where we pair an author’s backlist with candles to really immerse yourself in the reading experience. All of the candles featured in these post are from Etsy, which means there is often worldwide shipping and that you’re supporting independent crafters and sellers. The Etsy candle rabbit hole is one I have gone down many times. For October, we’re recommending candles for some of our favorite paranormal romances. All of … Continue reading Lit Wicks: Recommended Paranormal Romances →
We always want to hear about books that you love! Please welcome this guest squee from Friday. Thanks so much, Friday! Friday is 30-something, lives in North Queensland and spends most of her working hours counting down to when she can get back to the important matter of reading, or how many more hours she has to do to be able to afford this month’s book tithe, and still be able to eat. Her current … Continue reading Guest Squee: Safe Passage by Ida Cook →
Some of your have been very interested in the Audible Romance Package and we have a wonderful and thoughtful guest review from Reader Aidee Campa. Aidee has previously made an appearance on the site with her guest review of Ilona Andrews’ Hidden Legacy series! … I have the basic Audible membership, which means I pay $15 a month for one credit. I have personal experience working on audio projects—I’ve used them instead of complex visual … Continue reading Guest Review: Audible’s Romance Package →
It’s Wednesday, where many of us begin to feel the dreaded work slump and start calculating the minutes, hours, and days to the weekend. Hopefully these links will give you a nice, much-needed break and re-energize you to finish out the work week. … Some news from Sarah! Sarah’s holiday novella, Lighting the Flames, is the book pick for Ripped Bodice’s December Drop-In Community Book Club. Plus, she’s a guest on Book Riot’s Recommended podcast, talking about Shelly … Continue reading Links: Leigh Bardugo, Dogsledding, & Recs from Alyssa Cole →
