GUESS WHAT Y’ALL! Not only are we here at the hot pink palace celebrating our 20th anniversary (and yes, you can still get a sticker!) but guess who else is? Yup, the original Twilight! It is not an exaggeration to say that this book changed the trajectory of publishing. Seriously, think of all the trends and subgenres that grew out of Twilight. Off the top of my head, Twilight influenced so many aspects of the industry, such as: YA … Continue reading Twilight is 20, and I’m Recommending Books in The New York Times →
Happy Tuesday! Damn, where has August gone? Soon, we’ll be knee-deep in witchy books and holiday romances. We already have some horror and dark romances popping up this week. What new releases are on your list this week? Tell us in the comments!
RECOMMENDED: D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins is $2.99! Shana and Tara joint reviewed this one and gave it a B+:
Tara: Although the pacing of the last half was off for me, overall I had a great time reading D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding. I love reality show romances and I love fake relationship romances, so I was thrilled that this book is like the old Reese’s tagline: two great tastes that taste great together. These characters are memorable and I enjoyed my time with them.
Shana: Damn, now I want a peanut butter cup. Overall, I loved this book. There was just enough fake relationship and reality show drama to keep me reading, and I enjoyed the family antics, and healing. This book might appeal to readers who like seeing a chivalrous person woo a reluctant heroine, and don’t mind a few loose ends. I’d happily read this again.
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Welcome back to Hide Your Wallet! It’s our last release week this August. We have a highly anticipated horror novel, manga, historical mysteries, and more. How is the end of August looking for you? A little quiet while you gear up for fall? Or does the deluge of new releases never end for you?
Let’s look at some appealing covers! Maya: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Elyse: Oh the classic gothic vibe! I love it! Sneezy: JESUS! Carrie: The skirt, the composition – and is that a filter that gives it that look of old film? Cause that’s AMAZING. Sarah: The designer and artist get all the praise from me. This is a flawless cover. Cover art by Jyotirmayee Patra Sarah: This is a lovely cover. As Amanda and I were discussing late … Continue reading Cover Awe: Beautiful Borders →
Welcome back! Whoa, we’ve reached thirty of these things! However, I do have some news. Next week will be my last week as a bookseller at an independent bookstore. It was a very emotional decision, but my commute was starting to wear on me. That being said, Get Rec’d will still continue. Don’t you worry! How about you? Receive any great recommendations lately?
If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), and we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading May 2022 New Releases, Part One →
