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It went so well last time that we’re doing it again: a live taping of the podcast during RT! Woo hoo! Here are all the details: When: Thursday, May 17, 2018, at 5:30pm local time. Where: Naples 4, at the RT BookLovers Convention at the Peppermill in Reno, Nevada. Important note: you must have an RT attendee badge to enter. I’m sorry that this isn’t open to the public. The room and sound setup are part of … Continue reading Podcast Live Taping at RT in Reno!
I live in the upper Midwest, so I am prepared for some pretty gnarly winter weather. We had all thought spring had sprung when in mid-April we got hit with the second worst snowstorm in our state’s history. I didn’t leave the house for three days except to dig out our dryer vent to keep us from accidently asphyxiating. So what’s a Bitch to do when stranded at home? Make sure you’re stocked up on … Continue reading Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer
It’s everyone favorite post! It also might be the most expensive, but it’s an occupational hazard around here. Whatcha Reading is where we discuss all of our reading highs and lows of the past month. This month’s post takes a bit of a detour with reading experiences and the awesomeness of my last undergrad semester. Sarah: I’m reading the new Lucy Parker, Making Up, almost a month before it comes out and I feel TERRIBLY guilty about … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? April 2018 Edition
Good news, everyone! I made this drink on a Wednesday afternoon after therapy instead of on a Thursday morning; I feel so accomplished. I also have to take Linus to the vet Thursday morning (he’s fine!), so necessity is the mother of invention. Or rather, necessity is the mother of invention when you’re on a deadline. This month’s cocktail is inspired by Kristen Proby’s Savor You! Do read Elyse’s review because (as always) it’s fantastic. … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails Giveaway: Paid Time Off
Today I’m interviewing Julia Whelan, author of the new book, My Oxford Year, which just came out this week, on April 24, 2018. This is a full score production: dogs barking! Car horns! The street sounds of midtown Manhattan! We cover her start as a child actor, and how she moved through acting to audiobook narration to writing screenplays and then a novel. Among the topics we discuss: What makes a good narration? What are the differences … Continue reading 296. Acting, Narrating, and Writing: An Interview with Julia Whelan
Sometimes, the “add to playlist” randomness of my podcast app provides a wonderful walk for my afternoon, and today was one of those days. While my dogs stretch out on the linoleum with their feet out behind them, thumping their tails with post-walkies bliss, let me share a few episodes that rocked my brain recently. It’s Podcast Episode Recommendation time! First: two from Simplify. This podcast is from the folks who make Blinkist, which are microsummaries, or … Continue reading April 26, 2018 Podcast Episode Recommendations: Sexuality & Science
RECOMMENDED: The Ones Who Got Away by Roni Loren is $3.99! This romance came out in January and I really enjoyed it and its portrayal of people living with trauma. I gave it a B+, but as it deals with victims of gun violence, I completely understand why readers may want to avoid it.
If the subject matter doesn’t scare you off and your catnip is friends to lovers, slow burn-y goodness, The Ones Who Got Away is highly worth the read.
Summer of Scandal is a romance that takes place in a made up town “located in a fictional island in the Spanish Caribbean.” It is set in 1911. The unusual setting, the Hispanic and Caribbean cultures, and the time period make for an appealing and refreshing romance with a couple of odd problems. Here’s the plot: Emilia Cruz is the secret author of a series of scandalous stories, including The True Accounts of a Former … Continue reading A Summer of Scandal by Lydia San Andres
Did you know that it’s Wednesday?! Thank you for all the birthday wishes last week. I had a great time eating some delicious pizza and A Quiet Place was pretty good. Not too spooky, but I’ve also had a weird interest in horror movies lately. Fingers crossed I’m getting braver! Additionally, Labyrinth is coming back to theaters April 29th to May 2nd. I plan on going and I invite you to check your area too! … Romance meets Jenga … Continue reading Links: Gerard Butler, Kobo, & Kickstarter
RECOMMENDED: Amberlough by Lara Elena Donnelly is $2.99! Thank you to everyone who let us know about this sale! The book also has a new cover. I like it, but I’m not sure if I like it more than the old one. What do you think? Carrie read this one and really loved it, giving it an A. However, she warns of a cliffhanger. The next book is out May 15th!
