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Whatcha Reading? October 2025, Part One

Tell us what you're reading this month!

Links; Fashion, Cat Cafes, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

Welcome back to Links! Thank you all for the well wishes last week. Engaged life has been great and I’m still basking in the bliss of celebrating with my person. I was also able to usher in the fall season with my first batch of chili! We have a family recipe (it’s nothing fancy) and it really hit the spot, complete with some crusty bread for dunking. Do any of you have a favorite seasonal … Continue reading Links; Fashion, Cat Cafes, & More

Help A Bitch Out

HaBO: Viking Hero Saves Her from a Boat

This HaBO is from Maria, who wants to find this romance: The book is a historical romance book with vikings. it’s an older book, probably published before 2000, but I don’t know the exact year. The hero doesn’t want to be in a relationship and is forced into one. He’s reluctant and heroine does’t speak his mother language (she calls him by a weird nickname). She’s feisty and reluctant too. Towards the end of the … Continue reading HaBO: Viking Hero Saves Her from a Boat

Hide Your Wallet

Hide Your Wallet: September 24th Release Week!

Happy Tuesday! We’re closing out September with a handful of new books. How are we all feeling about the releases this month? I’m personally ready for some spooky, atmospheric coziness next month. What new releases are on your TBR pile today? Let us know in the comments!

Books On Sale

Horror, Magic, & More

Books on Sale: Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan & More

RECOMMENDED – Sarah bursts in and says, “OH HOT DIGGITY: Long Live Evil is $2.99!” This book came out on 27 August and was a bestseller in the UK and in the US. It was recommended by both Bree Bridges and me in the Rrrrromantasy panel I moderated this weekend for Northern Hearts, AND by Courtney Milan in this week’s podcast episode.

I read this over the summer, and got a sunburn because I forgot where I was (outside, in a pool) and how long I’d been reading (awhile) and, well, I was so engrossed forgot that I’m White and I need sunscreen every 90 minutes to 2 hours. OOPS. It’s absorbing and powerful and adventurous and so emotional.

TW/CW include: cancer, medical trauma, and also, because villainy, violence, gore, and some murdering.

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Book Review

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

This book is charming in every possible way. Maggie Chase is a cosy mystery writer. Her parents died when she was 18 and she’s in the process of recovering from finding out her best friend and her husband have been having an affair. Maggie’s pain and lack of confidence are visceral to read. My heart just ached for her. Ethan Wyatt is a Leather Jacket Guy, in Maggie’s eyes: all easy charm and women throwing … Continue reading The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

Thank You for Playing SBTB Summer Bingo 2024!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Summer Bingo bonanza! We loved seeing you share your bingo cards on social media. Some of you even printed our a physical card to mark off – love that! We had over 30 individual entrees! Many of you even submitted for all five bingos and we even saw full cards marked off. As a thank you for playing, all participants will receive some special SBTB stickers to … Continue reading Thank You for Playing SBTB Summer Bingo 2024!

Hide Your Wallet

Book Beat: Mafia Romance, Historical Fiction, & More

Welcome to Book Beat! Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.

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