SBTB Bestsellers: 2023

by Amanda · Dec 31, 2023 at 4:00 am · View all 4 comments

If you were curious about which books sold the best through the site for 2023, we have answers! Our bestseller list is brought to you by great books, readers like you, and our affiliates sales data.

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Our Favorite Reads of 2023

by Amanda · Dec 30, 2023 at 4:00 am · View all 23 comments

Once again, I challenged our reviewers to pick their favorite (only one!) book they read this year. However, Sarah changed the rules up and said everyone’s favorite read had to be a 2023 release, but that they can have two bonus pick for books not released this year. Here are our favorites of the year! We’d also love to hear about your best read of 2023! Since Sneezy is recommending webtoons, I’ll drop them here. … Continue reading Our Favorite Reads of 2023 →

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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Best of 2023

by Amanda · Dec 29, 2023 at 4:00 am · View all 2 comments

We’re recapping all kinds of stuff this week, and today: our top five podcast episodes from 2023! Looking at the year overall, these are the top five most listened to Smart Podcast, Trashy Books episodes of the year – and thank you to everyone who listened, recommended, shared, and posted about the show. Special thanks to all our Patreon community members, who helped shape this season and keep the show going each week! Honorable Mention … Continue reading Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: Best of 2023 →

Best of Reviews 2023, Part Two

by Amanda · Dec 28, 2023 at 4:00 am · One comment so far

Smart Bitches Best of 2022 above a stack of very old books with the top one open and the pages fanned against a sparkly background

NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at 2023. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … We’re onto part two of of our Best of Reviews for 2023! I’m eager to see … Continue reading Best of Reviews 2023, Part Two →

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Best of Reviews 2023, Part One

by Amanda · Dec 27, 2023 at 3:00 am · One comment so far

NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at 2023. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, sales, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … We’re counting down the best of our 2023 reviews, which I’m sure you’re all curious about. … Continue reading Best of Reviews 2023, Part One →

Best of Posts 2023

by Amanda · Dec 26, 2023 at 2:00 am · View all 4 comments

NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … Since we feature other things … Continue reading Best of Posts 2023 →

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Cover Snark: Best of 2023

by Amanda · Dec 25, 2023 at 2:00 am · View all 4 comments

NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … Say hello to the top … Continue reading Cover Snark: Best of 2023 →