It's Cover Snark, but Just one Book
RECOMMENDED: The Blacksmith Queen by G.A. Aiken is $2.99! This was my one pick for hilarious reading in our Ready Set Go. I also gave this an A-. Seriously, it’s so much fun:
The Blacksmith Queen is a bloody, feminist romp that exudes girl power in all forms, and I’m envious of its fantasy girl squad.
Did you know that if you’d like, SBTB will deliver to your email inbox every day the very newest content and the latest ebook sales? YUP. Technology is GREAT. And automation. I’m a fan. How do you get the SBTB daily dispatch delivered directly to your digital doorstep? (Yes, I had fun with that.) You can sign up for the SBTB Daily Digest – our once-a-day (hence: daily) newsletter that emails the newest content every … Continue reading Sign Up for the SBTB Daily: You Won’t Miss a Sale or a Snark!
We Are Lady Parts is a British sit-com about an all-girl Muslim punk band, and it is glorious. It is sweet, empowering, and very, very funny with a diverse, female-led cast and some very clever writing. The series runs for six 25-minute episodes written and directed by Nida Manzoor, and we watched the whole thing in a single sitting, alternately cackling with laughter and hiding behind the sofa in an agony of vicarious embarrassment. The … Continue reading We Are Lady Parts, created by Nida Manzoor
Hey hey! It’s Wednesday! Honestly, this is my least favorite time in New England. My allergies are still present, but there’s also a bit of a heat wave. And, if you live in the area, you know that central air isn’t super common in houses. Fun! I am just a sweaty mess for most of the day. … Thank you to Beth, who sent this link my way. The podcast 99% Invisible did an episode on … Continue reading Links: Milkshakes, Music, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan is $2.49! This is a KDD and I know many of you have been waiting for this to go on sale! Catherine gave this a squee grade:
The Duke Who Didn’t was always going to be a book that made me happy. Humour, food, and a gentle hero who just wants the heroine to be less stressed are a pretty good formula for getting onto my keeper shelf.
On last season of The Bachelor, Katie Thurston showed up with a vibrator and an attitude that shut down bullies. Now she’s one of two Bachelorettes we’ll get this year. First up, Chris Harrison has officially exited the franchise (with a golden parachute, I’m sure). I assume he was unable to fulfill his bargain and harvest enough souls for The Rose God, and is chained to a wall in a McMansion dungeon somewhere. So this season … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S17 E1: Oh, Shit–Here We Go Again
Fake is a fake relationship celebrity romance that will either really work for people or not work at all. It’s tropey, has a first person POV that limits engagement with the hero, and also is largely absent of conflict. If you’re looking for something with a lot of character development and a good bleak moment, this book will not satisfy. If you want to enjoy a largely conflict-free celebrity-Cinderella fantasy and don’t need the hero’s … Continue reading Fake by Kylie Scott
This HaBO comes from Lee, who is looking for this menage romance: It’s an MMF contemporary romance that I read about 5-10 years ago. The heroine is a Black woman who’s neighbors with Hero 1, and her bedroom window looks into his house so she occasionally spies on him having kinky sex (the book cover had window blinds on it). I’m not entirely sure how Hero 2 comes into the picture, but I think he’s … Continue reading HaBO: Neighbor & Musician Menage, Plus Fire Ants
RECOMMEND: The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary is $2.99! We had a great guest review of this one and Lisa the Librarian gave it an A-:
It was romantic, sweet, hot, funny, and original – everything I’m looking for in a romance. I can definitely see myself rereading this in the not-too-distant future.
Hi all! I want to put two events on your radar, since Shana mentioned them on our latest Hide Your Wallet. Both events are free!! TONIGHT @ 7PM ET: Suzanne Park in conversation with Loan Le! A focus on adorable YA with romance and fish out of water scenarios. Register on Eventbrite! … TOMORROW @ 7PM ET: Historical mystery lovers! Denny S. Bryce (Wild Women and the Blues) talks with Nekesa Afia about her historical … Continue reading Events Tonight & Tomorrow!
This HaBO is from Cynthia, who wants to find this paranormal romance. Trigger warning for the description below: I’m trying to find a book I read in the early 2000s. What I remember most are: 1. The main character is a female journalist, who at one point is cornered in an alley by a would-be rapist but manages to escape. I think she let the attacker fondle her breasts before kicking him in the groin … Continue reading HaBO: Broody Vampire Meets Crime Reporter
