When I saw the half-naked men in promos for gay rom-com Fire Island, I erroneously assumed it was a reality dating show. That placed Fire Island in my mental queue just after finishing Love is Blind Brazil. Meaning moderately high, but not at the top of my To Watch list. But then Sarah told me it was actually a reinterpretation of Pride and Prejudice about a group of friends who vacation stay with their lesbian … Continue reading Movie Review: Fire Island →
I’ve been a rom-com mood lately, a void that Hollywood (despite their plethora of Chrises) refuses to fill, so I picked up I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting. It was described to me as a romantic comedy with a case of mistaken identity and a lot of sexy fireworks. The problem was, I wouldn’t say this book is actually very funny and some of the devices used to try and make it humorous didn’t work … Continue reading I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting →
Edited 14 December 2017: This review has been revised and the grade has been changed. Please see note at the bottom of this review for amended grade information. This week, while hanging out with the residents of my local cat café, I read my first Joanna Shupe historical. Shupe is known for writing American historicals set in the Gilded Age, and the first book of The Four Hundred Series, A Daring Arrangement, sticks to that theme. … Continue reading A Daring Arrangement by Joanna Shupe →
Locally Sourced Romance is a new feature that puts the spotlight on fabulous bookstores supporting the romance community! To nominate or suggest a bookstore, please shoot us an email. For a crowd sourced map of bookstores that carry romance, feel free to consult and/or add to our Smart Bitches Buy Romance map! Though be forewarned, it’s undergoing a renovation. Today, we’re featuring the Saratoga Springs, NY location of Northshire Bookstore. We discovered Northshire Bookstore after receiving … Continue reading Locally Sourced Romance: Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs →
Locally Sourced Romance is a new feature that puts the spotlight on fabulous bookstores supporting the romance community! To nominate or suggest a bookstore, please shoot us an email. For a crowd sourced map of bookstores that carry romance, feel free to consult and/or add to our Smart Bitches Buy Romance map! Though be forewarned, it’s undergoing a renovation. Today, we’re featuring a relatively new bookstore, the Astoria Bookshop in Queens, New York. Please meet Lexi … Continue reading Locally Sourced Romance: Astoria Bookshop →
Updated 2015: Greetings! I know many folks are using this entry to figure out food options near the hotel for RWA National 2015. Many of the places I listed are no longer open, but I’ve added a few new options for you. Plus, there are so many food apps you can use, I’m certain you’ll find excellent dining in your price range. Let me begin by cluing you in on the TRUTH about New Yorkers, … Continue reading RWA 2011: Food & Restaurant Guide – Updated for 2015 →
