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Twilight is 20, and I’m Recommending Books in The New York Times
Twilight and SBTB were born in the same year, so now we're both 20! Let's make some recs about it.
Books On Sale
Paranormal Romance, Lorraine Heath, & More
RECOMMENDED: Just Playing House by Farah Heron is $2.99 and a Kindle Daily Deal! Shana recently reviewed this one and gave it an A:
After I finished Just Playing House, I immediately ran around telling everyone I knew to read it. I’m totally obsessed with this second chance + celebrity romance. It was cozy but with enough emotional twists and turns to keep me interested.
Podcast
632. Being Fine with Friends, with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer
Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer are podcasting powerhouses with shows like By the Book and How to be Fine With Friends. This season they’re looking at friendship, the research behind sustaining friendships, ending relationships, and creating new connections with people – and they joined me to talk all about it. You can find their show, How to be Fine with Friends where you get your podcasts – like this one! TW/CW: short discussion of diet culture … Continue reading 632. Being Fine with Friends, with Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer
Books On Sale
Historical Romance, a Mystery, & More
RECOMMENDED: You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian is $1.99! Big thank you to everyone who let us know about this one. Lara reviewed it and gave it a B:
I’m in an unusual position here. Usually, Cat Sebastian novels are endlessly charming and they have caused many a Bad Decisions Book Club over the years. This one didn’t quite hit that same high for me, but I did still enjoy it.
When Do You DNF a Book, and Why?
Lara asked this question recently regarding her own reading, and I’d been pondering it since then until I came across this article from Sophie Vershbow: “When Is it Okay to Not Finish a Book?” So how does a conscientious person decide when to give up and when to stick it out to the end? The debate is much older than the internet, but in online reading communities such as Goodreads, or on the literary sides … Continue reading When Do You DNF a Book, and Why?
Links: Music, Glass Blowing, & More
Welcome back, everyone! Have the seasons changed yet for you? We’re getting there in New England. We’re certainly in the transitioning stage where it’s cold in the morning, but warms up by midday. I’ve lived here for over a decade and I have yet to master the art of layering. Oh, well! I’m also trying to be more active, but that’s a struggle. Exercise bores me and I haven’t found a method of moving my … Continue reading Links: Music, Glass Blowing, & More
Books On Sale
Sci-Fi, Magical Realism, & More
Evocation by S.T. Gibson is $2.99! This one came out in May and is book one in a new, queer fantasy series by Gibson. Did any of you pick this one up?
Book Review
Consecrated Ground by Virginia Black
Joan Matthews is headed to her hometown because her father Trevon died. Like him, she is a witch. However, their relationship broke many years ago when she chose to become a war witch and kick ass wherever she’s needed, rather than take up their family’s traditional role as a binder witch who casts protection spells on their town. Joan plans to stay just long enough for the ceremony that will lay him to rest, but … Continue reading Consecrated Ground by Virginia Black
Books On Sale
Hockey Players, Witches, & More
The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ Charles is 99c! Thanks to everyone who let us know about this sale. Take note that it has a new cover and a new ISBN, so double check if you have this already. This book was almost recommend in two Rec Leagues: Papa Bears and No Bleak Moment.
Help A Bitch Out
HaBO: Why Choose Romance with a Pet Kraken
This HaBO request is from Mikayla, who wants to find this “why choose” romance: It’s a paranormal, why choose romance with a siren/mermaid princess as the female lead. She was living on land. I think she might have been in exile and ends up meeting her mates. She gets called back home by her father (the king) and she uses her pet kraken to get there. There’s a guy who is manipulating her father with … Continue reading HaBO: Why Choose Romance with a Pet Kraken
