Yep, it's true - I was so shocked I didn't know what to do next.
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Tamara Lempicka (also known as Tamara de Lempicka) is having a well-deserved moment. Born in Poland in 1894, she was a painter who was famous during her lifetime for her portraits, her distinctive artistic style, and her personality. Lempicka led a dramatic life. Born Tamara Rosa Herwitz, she had a wealthy Russian-Jewish father and Polish-Jewish mother. They were baptized by the Polish Reformed Church in 1891 and Lempicka was also baptized in 1897. She married … Continue reading Kickass Women in History: Tamara Lempicka
RECOMMENDED: The Finest Print by Erin Langston is $1.99! Fingers crossed this isn’t an expiring Kindle Daily Deal. Claudia picked this one as her favorite read of 2024:
Set in the London publishing world in the mid 19th century, this is an angsty read with working-class characters. There’s a lot about writing, publishing and literacy that were extra treats for me!
We’re heading back in time to July 2000 to check out new releases in Romantic Times Magazine! Highlights include: Amanda’s memories of reading Daughter of the Forest, one of her all-time favorite books A surprising number of 2- and 1-star reviews A heroine obsessed with pirates! Question: Did you read ebooks before the Kindle was released? What device did you use, if any?
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 Only Yarn in the Building MKAL Clue 3
The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley is $4.49 at Amazon and $5.99 elsewhere! This is a recent release and Sarah’s reading this one now. Here’s what she said:
It is so absorbing. Essentially it is partly a historical road trip with lots of intrigue and atmosphere and secrets, with a sweet romance. If you like Kearsley it’s a good day for you!
This Guest Post comes from Kate Scaife Diaz, a longtime member of the SBTB Community, who is, like many of you, affected by the administration’s attacks on the US federal service, agencies, and programs. Kate never became a romance author, and instead spent the last 15 years supporting community development among farmers, entrepreneurs, and Indigenous communities in Latin America and around the world. She volunteers at her local library, which also needs all our support … Continue reading Guest Post: OpEd to Romance Reader Community
This Rec League is from Alex. Thanks, Alex! I’ve been on the hunt for sapphic historical romances that take place between the 1950s-80s. Outside of those date parameters is fine, but 20th century preferred. I just want historical happy queers that don’t die tragically. If it helps, I loved Lev AC Rosen’s Evander Mills series, and Cat Sebastian’s We Could Be So Good, I just need more lesbians (who doesn’t?) Amanda: Last Night at the … Continue reading The Rec League: 20th Century Sapphic Romance
Hello! How are we doing? It’s Easter season and I firmly believe Easter has the best holiday candy. I am an apologetic lover of Peeps, jelly beans, and Cadbury creme eggs. However, whenever I go to buy a Cadbury egg, I feel personally attacked by the price. What happened to them being on 50 cents?! … Fic fans! Please enjoy the number crunching on fic trends and how fandoms and pairings may be changing in … Continue reading Links: Events, AO3, & More
