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The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale is $1.99 at Amazon and Barnes & Noble! This is a standalone historical romance and many reviews say this book is completely bonkers. Some also note that the audio is particularly good. Have you read this one? Is it as crazysauce as everyone says?
These two HaBOs come from Nadine. Both are historical romances, though one has a fantasy element: The first book takes place in the Renaissance (I think) era somewhere in Europe (Ireland or Scotland?) and it has to do with fairies and folk lore. I know that the heroine was some sort of fairy or elf and she had some sort of magical destiny. The biggest distinguishing details I can remember are that she had extremely … Continue reading HaBO Double Dose: Fairies & Cave Sex
It’s Monday night and I could be watching all kinds of cool things like Cloverfield Paradox or paint drying, but instead I’m watching Arie, the most boring Bachelor ever, so you don’t have to. The two most “controversial” contestants are still on the show. That would be Krystal, who has been stirring up drama and who whisper talks to Arie so I have to rewind every time she says something to try and figure out what’s … Continue reading Elyse Watches The Bachelor-Episode Six: My Heart is Gonna Fall Out of My Ass
RECOMMENDED: Bollywood and the Beast by Suleikha Snyder is 99c! This is the third book in the Bollywood Confidential series, and the previous books are also on sale. Elyse pulled a Bad Decisions Book Club to finish this one and gave it an A-:
So to sum it up, we have Beauty and the Beast, found family, surprise m/m love story that broke my fucking heart, and lovable curmudgeon. It was kind of like this book was written just for me.
Cover Awe is back! This is where we talk about covers that we find striking or covers that catch our eye more than most. Obviously, our tastes are completely subjective, but we hope you like the discussion! Sarah: Does that look familiar? It reminds me of – oh! Good job, my brain: Amanda: That’s probably why I like it so much. Also when the heck are we going to get Dragon Age 4 news?! Plus, … Continue reading Cover Awe: Dragons, Hats, & More
RECOMMENDED: Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and it’s being price-matched. Elyse & I really enjoyed this horror/sci-fi novel. We jointly reviewed the book and ultimately decided on a B. We loved the cast of characters, but found the ending anticlimactic.
How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper is an Audible original production. This means that it’s an audiobook written exclusively for Audible. The audiobook is performed by Amanda Ronconi and Jonathan Davis, and runs about six and a half hours at normal speed. I listen to most everything at 1.4-1.5x normal speed, so it took me less time. The plot is part paranormal romance and part mystery. Jillian Ramsay is an anthropologist who works for … Continue reading Audiobook: How to Date Your Dragon by Molly Harper
My friend Abigail is going to be disappointed, because this was her suggestion…only she suggested a more recent variation, and I like to start at the beginning. She told me she had a vague memory of a steamed pudding that has a whole lemon in it, so when you cut into it, there’s a falling apart almost marmalade inside. “It’s like…Frog Pond pudding? That’s not right.” (We live in Boston. The Frog Pond is our … Continue reading RedHeadedGirl’s Historical Kitchen: Sussex Pond Pudding (Original Flavor)
Welcome to the Smart Bitches Bat Mitzvah! The site is 13 entire years old, so today, I’ll be sharing a summary of the Torah portion Yitro, along with some of the interpretations and threads I found very illuminating. Then, I’ll explain my own thoughts and reflections, which is a practice commonly known as a drash, or d’var torah (a word of Torah). Typically on a Saturday morning at synagogue, we read the week’s Torah portion. The … Continue reading Yitro: The Matter is Too Heavy. You Cannot Do It Alone.
This week, I’m interviewing author Chanel Cleeton about her new book, Next Year in Havana, a dual-timeline mystery and romance set in part against the Cuban revolution. Don’t worry – no spoilers! We talk about the cover, which we hosted a reveal for because it’s simply stunning. We discuss the origin of the book, the ways in which her family influenced the story, and the intricacies created by including political nuance and multiple historical perspectives … Continue reading 284. Romance, Mystery, and the Cuban Revolution: An Interview with Chanel Cleeton
