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This is what I would call a quiet sort of romance. I loved the hero and heroine, and I loved the layers of repair and reevaluation that go on during the course of the story. There is not a lot of massive, tumultuous tension between them, but there is a lot to undo and restore. Trix Lane is an aerialist starring in a theatre production (think Cirque du Soleil) trying to piece her life and … Continue reading Making Up by Lucy Parker
Happy Monday! And happy Memorial Day to those who have the day off and/or are observing the holiday. We hope you enjoy this edition of Cover Snark! Amanda: I wanted to be Julia Sugarbaker when I grew up and neither of these people looks like Dixie Carter to me. CarrieS: Well for starters, I think they should design their woman to be a little taller than that. I’m no professional, but that’s my opinion. Sarah: … Continue reading Cover Snark: Leakage?
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. Definitely check out the rest of the sales. There are romances, historical fiction, scifi, and fantasy! Many readers loved this memoir, but warn that the audio version is a little too dramatic.
I feel like we’re past due for a giveaway, don’t you think? For the next six days, we’ll be running a giveaway for two (2) Nokia watches! We’ve done a couple Nokia giveaways previously and they’ve been a huge hit. For this giveaway, we have the Steel HR Watch and the Steel Watch up for grabs. Sarah: I really like doing giveaways for Nokia watches because they’re gorgeous and more importantly I love mine. I got it a little … Continue reading Giveaway: Nokia Activity Watches
In terms of books that I sneak off to the bathroom to read, this one was “a normal amount of hydrating” and not “over hydrating” book. This story has a marriage of convenience between a heroine whose family has a ridiculous amount of money that’s so new it still has that new-money smell, and a hero from an ancient and respected family with no money. Kate wants to get away from her social climbing parents, … Continue reading The Bride Takes a Groom by Lisa Berne
This is book 5 (possibly the last?) in Quinn’s Worthington series. I reviewed the first one, Three Weeks to Wed, and I have to say, this was an improvement on a lot of the issues that Three Weeks (…since you looked at me, cocked your head to the side and said…. Sorry.) had. Geoffrey, the Earl of Harrington has a diplomatic post waiting for him on the eve of the battle of Waterloo, buuuuuut he … Continue reading You Never Forget Your First Earl by Ella Quinn
Misfit City: Volume One introduces us to a diverse, fun group of young women with an affinity for adventure. It includes the first four issues of the comic Misfit City. The story takes place in Cannon Cove, Oregon. This is the site where a hit movie, “The Gloomies” was filmed in the 1980s, and the town both benefits from and is plagued by tourists who loved the movie as kids. Five young women who live … Continue reading Misfit City, Vol. 1 by Kiwi Smith and Kurt Lustgarten
It’s that time again! The time where we all talk about the things we’ve been reading and try not to blow our book budget in one sitting. Some months are tougher than others. Here’s hoping this one isn’t too strenuous on your wallet! Sarah: Currently I’m still listening to Devil’s Bride by Stephanie Laurens , which I’ve read a few thousand times but the audiobook, as I have told many people, is making me very … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2018 Edition
Robin Bradford, Amanda, Elyse and I hosted a live recording of the podcast at RT 2018, and now it’s here for everyone’s enjoyment as our 300th episode! If we were tv we’d be well into nonstop TNT syndication. A few things you should know: First, there was wine, because people are noble and good. Second, there are three parts. In Part 1, we talk about what the closing of RT means for Robin and other … Continue reading 300. Our Live Show at RT: Chatting and Romance Feud
Damsel in Distress by Heather Graham is $2.99! This historical romance has a heroine who is a maiden by day, and a bandit by night. This is a reprint of the same book under Graham’s other pen name, Shannon Drake, just in case the book sounded familiar to anyone. Some readers though there was way too much going on, while others loved the sense of adventure.
Last time in Unlocking Library Coolness, I introduced you to the magical funtime that is Libby, Overdrive’s new app (which everyone in my house now uses and loves). I even overheard folks at RT last week talking about Libby, and how easy it is to use. Today I’m going to talk about some other features of my library that are likely available to you as well: should you wish to learn or practice foreign languages, … Continue reading Unlocking Library Coolness: Language Learning
