So…didja watch it? What did you think? Tell me everything! Amanda: I’m putting my thoughts in a spoiler, just in case you may have started it and not finished it. Or if you haven’t read the book yet, as most of my issues came from the differences between the movie and the book. Okay, I’ve done a lot of complaining! I think if you’re going into this movie without prior knowledge of the book’s events, … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club! →
Thanks to Jen B. for submitting this interesting take on rereading: This is very random, but I thought of a topic for the SBTB editors to bat around: I know you’ve done comfort reads and favorite re-reads, but does anyone have a book that you read at such a perfect time in your life that you won’t re-read it, because it will never be as good? I had just moved to a new state, the … Continue reading Which Books Gave You the Perfect One-Off Reading Experience? →
When we talked about DNFing books and why, a few of y’all asked if we could talk about re-reading, which is a popular antidote to Too Many DNFs in a Row. PamG wrote in the comments: I think it would be an interesting counterpoint to the DNF question to also discuss the practice of rereading. Some people never reread a book or so they claim. Others, myself included, have whole stables of books they gleefully … Continue reading Your Top Three Re-Reads — And Why! →
In a recent-ish Wednesday Links post, I featured an article from author Yulin Kuang about the art of writing a good sex scenes. This is such a subjective element in reading and commenter Emily C. thought the idea of what really makes a good sex scene is a great topic for discussion post. Here are some of our thoughts: What makes a good sex scene? Sarah: I have a confession: I often skim or skip … Continue reading What Makes a Good Sex Scene? →
There are some videos that always, without fail, no matter how many times I’ve seen them, make me laugh or at least give me that bubbly feeling of delight when I watch them again. I figured you had some as well, so I figured, why not ask? What videos always make you laugh? I asked the crew here at SBTB HQ and now I’m a mess. Amanda: Amanda: If you aren’t watching Schitt’s Creek, you need to rectify … Continue reading Discussion Question: What Video Always Makes You Laugh? →
Discussion Time! Is your memory of certain books enhanced by the memory of where you were when you read them? Do you remember the experience as well as the book? Sarah: Absolutely yes. I remember reading a Julie Anne Long historical (A Notorious Countess Confesses – I even remember the TITLE which is a rare thing indeed) on a long haul flight to Australia. I was wrapped entirely in a blanket so the light from my … Continue reading Discussion: Does the Location You Read a Book Enhance Your Memory of It? →
OK, folks. Get ready. I’m going to ask a terrible question: You can only read two tropes for the rest of the year. Which two do you pick? Yes. Only two. Amanda: I thought I would agonize over this one, but nope. My two picks came to me immediately without much second guessing, WHICH IS A RARITY. The first would be enemies to lovers. I love a sense of antagonism in my romances and I … Continue reading Discussion: Only Two Tropes →
We had a strange but exhilarating tour of what stock photo composition means for reading and eating, and now I’m feeling nosy: What’s your favorite snack to eat while reading? (Please note: my fingers defaulted to typing “snark” instead of “snack” which I think is hilarious. What’s my favorite snark while reading? Well, that’s a difficult question.) Sarah: Typically I don’t eat while reading because it makes the screen of my Kindle all gross, and if … Continue reading Reading and Snacking! What’s your Favorite Reading Snack? →
