Welcome back, everyone! For those celebrating, are we ready for Thanksgiving? Apologies if posting a bunch of videos is a little “phoning it in” today. If anyone is curious how my Romance TBR Takedown experiment is going. I’m two books down! I’ve also discovered that the “partner picks” prompt is a real monkey’s paw scenario. … This was sent in by Jen! Several publishers have been revealed to be using AI staff on their websites, … Continue reading Links: Mostly Videos→
Roll for Romance by Lenora Woods is $1.99! This is a contemporary romance with a cute cover and tabletop gaming theme. Were any of you excited for this?
There is a more extensive list of triggers and warnings on the author’s website that goes into more detail, especially regarding kinks. Boys Who Hunt is a dark, bully, why choose romance, and it was the art that made me read it. I was advertised a Kickstarter for special editions and I was like, Whoa, that cover art is gorgeous. It reminded me a lot of the dreamy art styles I see in romance manhwa … Continue reading Boys Who Hunt by Clarissa Wild→
This is a rather large cooking week for some folks, so I thought it would be a great time to talk about cookbooks, especially ones that are perennial favorites. I LOVE gifting cookbooks, and I love borrowing them from the library to test-drive them, too. The potential for deliciousness is a thrill that makes me read them cover to cover sometimes, and I am very excited to share this collection. A few important pieces of … Continue reading 2025 Gift Guide: Cookbooks!→
RECOMMENDED: The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman is $2.99! This is book two in the Ill-Mannered Ladies series. Lara reviewed both book one and two, and gave this one a B+.
This HaBO comes from Samantha, who wants to find this historical romance: I am hoping you can help me identify a historical romance novel I have been searching for over the past three years since I got back into reading romance. Here are the details I recall: – Genre: Historical romance, road trip theme, grumpy/sunshine trope. – Publication Date: Definitely written before 2006, and likely before 2003. – Hero: Gruff and aristocratic, though he has … Continue reading HaBO: Is that a Watch Fob in Your Pocket?→
Welcome back! It’s a short and sweet release week for us. Only three books to mention before we head into December. We have a fantasy romance, historical, and contemporary. Which new releases are on your TBR pile this week? Let us know in the comments!
RECOMMENDED: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter is $1.99! Lara gave this an A:
This book just got better and better with every twist and reveal. Original, compelling, well-written and immersive, this is a great book to escape into. It is perfect for right now, for the holidays, and for re-reading, which I will definitely be doing very soon.
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Elyse: Is this a PSA? Tara: Or a how-to guide? Do you need hats and/or scarves to transport the crabs after you catch them? Sarah: Gloves, too. Tara: Oh yeah, the tiny ones can go in the fingers. Claudia: Hmm my mind went to pubic crabs, I’m so sorry… Sarah: Oh, me, too. I figured that was why their hair was covered. From Jen: I see one dragon. Is the … Continue reading Cover Snark: Crabs, Gynos, & Dragons – Oh My→
Hey, everyone! Can we all be shocked that there’s no non-fiction in this post? I’m definitely a little proud of myself. We have a middle grade graphic novel, a f/f novella, a cozy fantasy, and an Austen inspired anthology. Have you received any great recommendations lately? Share them in the comments!
by Amanda · Nov 23, 2025 at 2:00 am ·
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