It's Cover Snark, but Just one Book
RECOMMENDED: The Blades of the Rose bundle by Zoe Archer is $2.99 at select vendors! The bundle is four books with lots of adventuring in a historical setting and some steampunk elements. I really enjoyed this series, though I think Warrior might be my favorite. Any other fans of the series in the Bitchery?
This is a stressful weekend in the US, no matter how you cut it. The worry about “will the turkey be dry” or “my family likes to fight over who plays the hat in our annual game of Monopoly” or “I have to rely on public transit to get to dinner and/or get home” is real. Happily, Disney has a remedy for this, and the politely released it this weekend because it’s like they KNEW. Moana … Continue reading Movie Review: Moana
Previously: that thing happened and then D was all of us and punched Ross out. Demelza sings as dawn breaks over the still mine. Ross sits in his office in the mine, sporting a bruise over one eye, and remembering the bodies being brought out of the mine and D comforting him before he betrayed all of human decency. Henshawe comes in and tells Ross that people from another mine are here to ask if … Continue reading Poldark 2.08
NB: We have a doozy of a book rant this Saturday, but after spending some quality time with family members, we might all be in need of letting out a little aggression. The Ladies of Missalonghi also sounds like a pretty good candidate for an intense hate read. This particular book rant comes from author Marian Perera. Marian Perera lived in Sri Lanka, Dubai and Texas before settling in Toronto (for now), where she runs … Continue reading Book Rant: The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough
Black Friday is here! And that means sales, sales, and more sales! Throughout the day, we’ll be posting great deals we find across our various e-tailers, so definitely check the post often. Also, if you happen to see a sale that would be of interest to the Bitchery, feel free to drop a comment below or send me an email! Amazon Right now, Harlequin and Carina Press have some selected books on sale, which include … Continue reading Black Friday is Upon Us!
It’s November here in Boston and the crispness of fall has very abruptly given way to the harsh unforgiving wind of winter. As someone with lots of hair and an extremely slight tolerance for winter temperatures, this is not the best time of year for me. I will often make hot drinks just to hold them in my hands in an effort to keep warm. And I’m more likely to drink that hot beverage if it has … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails: Some Like It Hot
Sarah chats with Avon publicist Jessie Edwards for more behind the scenes info about working in publishing. They talk about Avon’s KissCons, and the value of intimate reader and author events in different locations around the US. They talk about what it’s like being a publicist, and what that job involves. They also discuss what she’s working on, both immediate and in the short term. And of course there’s a LOT about books and the … Continue reading 222. More Behind the Scenes: An Interview with Jessie Edwards
My Kind of Wonderful by Jill Shalvis is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched! It’s the second book in her Cedar Ridge contemporary romance series. Readers loved the chemistry between the hero and heroine, but some mentioned that they both came with a lot more baggage than they were expecting from a Shalvis romance. Have you read this one?
If you’re celebrating in the US, Happy Thanksgiving to you! As always, and especially this year, I’m deeply thankful to you for being here, and being part of Smart Bitches. It has not been an easy year for many of us, and I’m continually inspired and awed by the community here. Thank you for being part of it. We’ve talked in the past about romances that featured dinners from hell, romances that came into our lives at … Continue reading Being Thankful for What We’ve Learned from Romance
Outcasts: A Novel of Mary Shelley is about three days in the life of Mary Shelley. I have a burning interest in the life of Mary Shelley, so I was both excited and poised to nitpick. I also should confess having a bias in favor of the author, Sarah Stegall, because we like to sit on panels together and scream about how much we hate Byron. As it turns out, I couldn’t find a damn … Continue reading Outcasts: A Novel of Mary Shelley by Sarah Stegall
For me, this year is one of the most stressful times, and I’m sure there are others out there who agree with me. Hopefully, these links will give you a few moments of peace in an otherwise crazy time. And for our US readers, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! … Double Dare gives me huge waves of childhood nostalgia, but it anyone was wondering what being on set with that frightening obstacle course was … Continue reading Links: Double Dare, Chuck Tingle, and a Survey
