2020 is coming to a close and I’m torn between breathing a sigh of relief or if 2021 is going to be a “bitch, you thought” sort of year. If there’s anything we can take a small amount of joy in, it’s that there are good books out there. Here’s what we’re reading right now: Sneezy: I’ve just started Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron and IT’S SO GOOD. IT’S SO GOOD!!!! Between the break I … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? December 2020 Edition, Part One→
It’s the third night of Hanukkah when, if you’re me, you’ve finally remembered all the blessings and don’t stumble over them while you light candles. It’s also getting pretty LIT. Ha ha. Ready for another giveaway? Let’s do this! Today’s prize is a Kate Spade Jae Medium Double Zip Wristlet in deep cornflower blue. I absolutely love this color. It’s just beautiful. Here are the specs! It measures 4.7″ H x 7.4″ W The inside … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2020 – Night Three Giveaway!→
A Most Unlikely Duke by Sophie Barnes is $3.99! This is the first book in the Diamonds in the Rough historical romance series and the next book is also $3.99. Carrie read this one and gave it a B:
I loved this book for its lovely use of language, its focus on the problems of both the lower and upper classes, the incredibly likeable characters, and the affirming, sexy, sweet romance.
We are talking fashion today! My guest today is Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, fashion historian, person behind the @WornOnThisDay Twitter account, and author of the new book The Way We Wed. In her book, she looks at the history of wedding fashion, and at the clothing history of the people surrounding marrying couple. We also talk about why some clothing and the fascination with clothing endures, and what changes the Quarantimes will create for fashion, clothing, and … Continue reading 435. Fashion, History, and Romance with Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell→
Ready for more? Hope so! Have to fry up more latkes, and round up more prizes. Ready? Let’s do this! Today’s prize is: a Kate Spade Staci Double Zip Wristlet in Candy Shop. Seriously look how cute it is. Want some specs? The bag measures approximately 4.7″h x 7.4″w It has a zip top closure Inside are six slots for cards, three per compartment IT is so CUTE. Want to enter? Yay! Just leave a comment … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2020 – Night Two Giveaway!→
Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson is $1.99 today only! Hot diggity. Shana and Carrie reviewed this and gave it a B, saying, “this is a character-focused book and is all about the romance between Jesse and Kerry, as well as the importance of family, friendship, and community. Also there’s a lot of knitting.”
It’s the time of week when we jump in and ask ourselves… WTF is going on in La Quinta? We ended last week with Bennett and Noah hashing out their drama, and Tayshia being all like… In case you need a reminder, the box contained a gift to Noah from Bennett that was curated for maximum cruelty. First was a red bandana because their first conversation included Oklahoma and cowboys, I guess. Next was a … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S16 E9: Serial Killer GIFs→
There’s something about this request that made me so happy, mainly because I was completely stumped and the requester, Susan, has a very good point: So many books I read and love celebrate monarchies, all powerful rulers, pack masters, dominant werewolves, vampires, etc. Are there romances, especially paranormals that celebrate consensual government not based on the strongest most powerful man/woman/monster being the ruler? Ellen: I feel like the entire overall arc of the Psy-Changeling series … Continue reading The Rec League: Democratic Systems in Paranormal & Fantasy Romances→
It’s time, it’s time! Every year, we do eight nights of giveaways to celebrate Hanukkah, and this year, I’m getting as much light, festivity, and fried food together as possible. Happy Hanukkah 5781! As always, we want celebrate all of you in the SBTB community, and the ways in which you bring light to the world by being so generous, kind, thoughtful, and also hilarious. So starting today and lasting for eight days, we’re going … Continue reading SBTB Hanukkah Celebration 2020 – Night One Giveaway!→
Happy Wednesday! Lots of videos in today’s Wednesday Links! And I shan’t apologize for it. Our Hanukkah giveaways start tomorrow, so get ready. If you’re new to the site since last year around this time, we do eight days of giveaways that usually consist of Kate Spade items, books, and more. We love giving back to the Bitchery with some fun stuff. You all deserve it! … Enjoy these dumb, but well-meaning cows! Another viral … Continue reading Links: Holiday Songs, More Cows, & More→
How to Be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal Marie Fleming is $2.99! Earlier this year, anti-racist books were flying off the shelves, but of course, we should all continue to do the work in being anti-racist even after the cultural zeitgeist has passed.
