This book is part of a series, but operates alongside another series, and they are very much connected. The first is ‘The Secret Scientists of London’ which focuses on women scientists working at Athena’s Retreat and the second, of which this is the second installment, is ‘Damsels of Discovery,’ which features women scientists not operating within Athena’s Retreat but nonetheless linked to it. I have dipped in and out of both, and it’s becoming clearer … Continue reading The Lady Sparks a Flame by Elizabeth Everett →
Olivia Waite is my guest this week to talk about Murder by Memory, her new cozy space mystery. We talk about characters, inspiration, tactile memories, and what sport is not on the ship. Then: cozy sci fi mystery recs, especially queer ones.
Tall, Duke, and Scandalous by Amy Rose Bennett is $1.99! This is book three in the Byronic Book Club series. There’s a marriage of convenience and a hint of mystery.
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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 2 →
This is a very silly book. You could even call it ridiculous. Absurd even! So why was I charmed by it? I have no defence! For charmed by it I was, despite it containing many things that in my more serious real life I find very very annoying: sexism, misogyny, dubious consent, prescribed gender roles, fatphobia, etc. Magnus is a Viking in the year 999 and he has 10 children. He decides to do two … Continue reading The Very Virile Viking by Sandra Hill →
Hi, everyone! How’s it going? My partner and I recently celebrated our anniversary in two parts. Part one: finding a cool local cocktail bar that serves gourmet hot dogs and grilled cheese. Part two: eating a charcuterie spread in bed while we watched Dropout programming. Hell yeah! I also left my phone at home and was left alone with my thoughts on my commute. However, it was the perfect excuse to open my kindle (and … Continue reading Links: Twilight, Crafting, & More →
The Art of Scandal by Regina Black is $2.99! This was mentioned on a podcast episode with librarian Robin Bradford, who had this high up on her TBR pile.
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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 After Dark at the Movies: Hundreds of Beavers →
by SB Sarah · Mar 26, 2025 at 2:00 am · Comments Off on Stuff We Like: Favorites for Travel & Home
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month: travel helpers, pill boxes of various sizes, wax melts, and Black Girl Sunscreen! Take a look: Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you’d like to browse some more, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.
There’s much turmoil in the kingdom of The Rose God. ABC has decided to “pause” the next season of The Bachelorette, and showrunners Claire Freeland and Bennett Graebner have left amid allegations of a toxic workplace. None of this feels especially surprising to me as recently seasons have gone from bonkers to sometimes just plain painful to watch. Remember the most awkward moment in reality TV history when they made poor Bachelorette Jenn watch her proposal … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor–S29 E8: Muzzy Snuggles →
On Rotation by Shirlene Obuobi is $1.99! I mentioned this one in a previous Get Rec’d. I’d say this is more women’s fiction or novel with romantic elements, as it has much more of a focus on the main character figuring out a potential new path in life. Many of you also chimed in with your recommendations for this one last time it was on sale.
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