Tag Archives: Kate Spencer
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Book Beat: Pickleball, Bingo Recs, & More

Book Beat aims to highlight other books that we may hear about through friends, social media, or other sources. We could see a gorgeous ad! Or find a new-to-us author on a list of underrated romances! Think of Book Beat as Teen Beat or Tiger Beat, but for books. And no staples to open to get the fold-out poster.

Books On Sale

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Books on Sale: The Stand-In by Lily Chu & More

RECOMMENDED: The Stand-In by Lily Chu is $2.51! This is a debut contemporary romance. Elyse gave this one an A:

So we have a celebrity romance, women being friends and helping each other with their mental health, and reflections on identity and community. That’s a lot to pack into a book, but it all works and delivered by Philippa Soo’s incredibly soothing voice, it was totally my jam.

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Cover Awe: Handholding, Purple, & More

In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer. A very colorful illustrated cover. A woman in a red dress with brown hand is walking down a set of stairs leading to the subway. A man in a blue suit is looking at her. The New York City skyline is colorblocked in red, oranges, and yellows.

Welcome back to Cover Awe! Cover illustration by Caitlin Sacks Amanda: In a New York Minute got a cover redesign and I really like it Sarah: Gorgeous colors! Cover illustration by Leni Kauffman Amanda: Love the hand holding while he draws Elyse: Her hair and dress! Sneezy: It looks so cozy and lovely!! Sarah: This is a beautiful and very cozy image and I love it the more I look at it. Cover illustration by … Continue reading Cover Awe: Handholding, Purple, & More

Links: Crochet, Farah Heron, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

Good morning! It’s a slow content day, so that means Wednesday Links is up first thing! This evening, I will be off to Germany, after having weeks of anxiety about traveling. Thank goodness I also had therapy yesterday to get all my thoughts and feelings out. I have an overnight flight with a stopover in Iceland. I’m very excited to be reunited with my brother, who I haven’t seen in at least 3 years. Also, … Continue reading Links: Crochet, Farah Heron, & More