Hey hey! It’s time for the first Whatcha Reading of August! Let’s get into it! Claudia: I just finished At Summer’s End and taking a bit of time choosing my next one… Currently browsing a barbecue book I got from the library. Catherine: I’m on a T. Kingfisher binge! Minor Mage which is set in the same universe as her Paladin romances. This is raising certain expectations which may or may not be met by … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2021, Part One →
Whenever I sense a whiff of a new historical romance with fantasy, paranormal, or steampunk elements, my ears perk up and I’m on alert. And yes, this is a call to send me your recommendations if you have any. Be aware that it will take some deep cuts, though, to suggest a book I haven’t heard of or read. Set in an alternate version of Victorian-era London, the Wisteria Society is made up of a … Continue reading The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton →
Time again for one of the most challenging recommendation features we have: READY, SET, GO! Here are the rules: We pick a specific sub-genre, trope, or type of romance, and we have to make ONE recommendation for that type. And no more than two sentences as to why. Just One. And our theme this month? The doomy-est scrolly-est days of hellscape in the US are next week, and I’m sending all of you virtual comfort … Continue reading Ready Set Go: In Case of Emergency, Read This Book! →
RECOMMENDED: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall is $2.99! Carrie reviewed this one and gave it a B+:
I thought this book was lovely. It had real depth. There were characters who made me angry. Sometimes those characters were truly awful people and sometimes they were good people who made mistakes (hello, Luc, you mess). Sometimes the book made me sad. Mostly, it made me swoon and laugh in equal measure – a great stress read!
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We are closing out September with our second Whatcha Reading of the month! So ready for spooky season already. Carrie: In War and Peace, Russia and France are lining up to fight each other and bickering amongst the leaders is dull. Accurately dull, and appropriately scathing, but I am bored. I just finished Mexican Gothic and it was WONDERFUL. Claudia: I’m almost caught up with the Kat Holloway Mysteries series by Jennifer Ashley and also … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2020, Part Two →
Hi. Yes. It’s Whatcha Reading time. If you’re new or new-ish, this is where we talk about what we’ve been reading: all the hits, misses, and everything in between. Sarah: I’m reading: Tales from the Folly by Ben Aaronovich, a collection of short stories from the Peter Grant series. Peter seems to be my exception to my disinterest in reading any law enforcement characters at the moment. There’s one short story that takes place in … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2020 Edition, Part One →
RECOMMENDED: The Rook by Daniel O’Malley $2.99 and part of today’s KDD offerings. Carrie loves the series, especially the sequel Stiletto. It’s urban fantasy set in London with a badass cast of characters. But some found the book to have a lot of info-dumping. Have you read The Rook?
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Time for the most evil recommendation feature we have: READY, SET, GO! Here are the rules: We pick a specific sub-genre, trope, or type of romance, and we have to make ONE recommendation for that type. ONE. YES, ONE. And no more than two sentences as to why. It’s a challenge! Which one book do you pick to fill that rec? This month we have a guest request from Susan T: “Since I don’t have to … Continue reading Ready, Set, Go: Un-Putdownable Romances →
It’s our first Whatcha Reading post of March 2020. All I can say is wow; it’s been a weird couple weeks and I have a feeling it’s only going to get weirder. Please look after yourselves, your friends, your families, you furry loved ones, and your neighbors. Oh, and make sure you have some good books on hand. Tara: I’m reading Kate Daniels Book 9, Magic Binds, right now and made the mistake of starting … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? March 2020 Edition, Part One →
This guest review was written by Crystal Anne With An E. Crystal reads a lot, cross-stitches, and is an autism consultant by day and goes to library school by night. She is a Hufflepuff, because honey badgers don’t give a shit. Crystal Anne also reviewed Slayer, the first book in this duology. … Well, folks, guess who’s back, back again. It seemed unfair to review the first in Kiersten White’s Slayer series and not hit … Continue reading Guest Review: Chosen by Kiersten White →
We have a new monthly recommendation feature debuting today: READY, SET, GO! Here are the rules: We pick a specific sub-genre, trope, or type of romance, and we have to make ONE recommendation for that type. ONE. ONLY ONE. And no more than two sentences as to why. Yes, just one. Which one book do you pick to fill that rec? Our first one: What do you think is the best SHIFTER ROMANCE you’d recommend? … Continue reading Ready, Set, Go! Best Shifter Romance? →
