Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 82
Hello, everyone! I am back on my non-fiction bullshit today. Three out of the four books today are non-fiction. Sorry not sorry! Have you received any great book recs? Let us know in the comments!
Featured
Whatcha Reading? October 2025, Part One
Tell us what you're reading this month!
Sunday Sale Digest!
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Books On Sale
Historical Fiction, Nora Roberts, & More
Valley Verified by Kyla Zhao is $1.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! We featured this one on Cover Awe awhile back. I believe this one skews more toward Women’s Fiction and features a main character taking her skills to a new industry.
Podcast
650. “I’m Going to Keep Daring” – Romance and History with Joanna Shupe
Joanna Shupe posted a TikTok on November 11, 2024, in response to angry readers chastising her for writing in her newsletter about her disappointment with the election results. I have included the audio with her permission. She says in her comments that she could teach a whole class about the parallels between the Gilded Age and the current political and cultural climate, which I am calling The Dumpster Age. I reached out and said, I … Continue reading 650. “I’m Going to Keep Daring” – Romance and History with Joanna Shupe
Books On Sale
Time Travel, Historical Romance, & More
RECOMMENDED: The Blighted Stars by Megan E. O’Keefe is $2.99! Elyse loved this scifi with romantic elements and gave it an A, but gave a warning:
The Blighted Stars is the first book in a series, so we don’t get a ton of resolution in this novel, romantic or otherwise. If you’re looking for a complete romantic arc, don’t start this book.
Reading Manifestations for 2025
Simply put, what are you manifesting for your TBR pile or publishing this year? Elyse: I actually halved my reading goal from last year and unsubscribed to a lot of social media stuff regarding books. I feel like I got caught up in a lot of hype for not great books last year and that I consumed a lot without enjoying or processing it. My goal this year is to slow my reading down and … Continue reading Reading Manifestations for 2025
Links: Cats, Rachel Reid, & More
Hey, everyone! It’s Wednesday! We’re kicking things off with a serious story, as an FYI. Definitely heed Sarah’s warning. I honestly can’t remember what has happened since last time. My home office is getting set up and I’m loving it. I have a pink candy jar with a ghost wearing a cowboy hat on top. I am going full on dopamine decor and I couldn’t be happier. I also bought organizers for my craft supplies … Continue reading Links: Cats, Rachel Reid, & More
Books On Sale
All Contemporary Romances
If I Loved You Less by Aamna Qureshi is 99c! This is a contemporary romance inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma. I thought we had talked about this one because the cover was familiar to me, but no dice.
After Dark at the Movies: Renfield
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: Renfield
Stuff We Like: Fleece-Lined Everything, And More!
It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! I’m searching for fleece-lined apparel, I’m fixing the couch, and Shana’s buying all the adorable things – including headband bluetooth headphones! ETA: You know, it’s a pretty good idea to make sure the post you’re linking to has been scheduled. *headdesk* All fixed! At least you all know I’m definitely not AI. AI would make this many bozo errors. Or maybe it would? AM I AI after … Continue reading Stuff We Like: Fleece-Lined Everything, And More!
