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 →
Girly Drinks by Malloy O’Meara is $2.99! I mentioned this on a previous Book Beat because it sounds like right up the Bitchery’s alley. If you like niche non-fiction or loved Amy Stewart’s The Drunken Botanist, maybe try this one.
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Welcome back, y’all! This is where I talk about some of the recommendations I’ve given in the past couple weeks. Sometimes, I even get a recommendation from other people or see a funky new book on the shelves at the bookstore and just want to put it on your radars. And if anyone is wondering whether working at a bookstore is bad for your TBR pile and your wallet (even with staff discounts), the answer is yes! … Continue reading Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 21 →
