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Whatcha Reading? November 2022, Part Two

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We’re wrapping up November, which means part two of Whatcha Reading for the month! Have you been doing any reading to escape holiday socializing? Or still too full from Thanksgiving leftovers to even think about reading? Shana: I’ve been having a tough time reading lately. But I did start the audiobook of A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske. I love it so far. Sneezy: I’m flying through To Melt Your Frozen Heart I’d been meaning to … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2022, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? November 2022, Part One

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It’s that time again! We want to know what you’ve been reading! Lara: I did a brave/stupid thing and started a book from Julie Anne Long’s back catalogue. Heroine is 17 and hero is 29! DNF! Dear internet, I would like a list of older historical romances that I can read without plucking my eyes from my head. (Hit me up with links!) Sarah: I am reading Tranquility by Tuesday, which is about using nine … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? November 2022, Part One

Whatcha Reading? October 2022, Part Two

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We are wrapping up October, which means it’s our second Whatcha Reading of the month! Carrie: I just finished The Brightest Star in Paris and I loved it despite feeling like it was at least two different books smooshed together! Shana: I’ve read so many good books lately, hopefully I can continue this trend. Right now I’m reading You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi. I started it ages ago … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October 2022, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? October 2022, Part One

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It’s October! My favorite time of year! For me, this is the start to cozy reading. Here’s what we’re kicking off the month with at SBTB HQ: Elyse: I’ve been knitting A LOT lately so I haven’t been reading as much. I’ve been rereading 52 Weeks of Socks by Laine. Sarah: I just re-read Hither Page by Cat Sebastian, and it was just as lovely the second time. Susan: That’s a weird coincidence because I … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? October 2022, Part One

Whatcha Reading? September 2022, Part Two

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September is wrapping up and that means it’s time for our second Whatcha Reading of the month. We want to hear all about your reading highs and lows! Elyse: I just started The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. It’s spooky season and I want spooky! Lara: I was influenced by Sarah. I’m reading Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn and I’m loving it! Claudia: I am at the very beginning of Sailor’s Delight … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2022, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? September 2022, Part One

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It’s September! Back to school! The beginning of fall! Lots of great new book releases! Carrie: I’m reading The Change by Kirsten Miller about a group of women in their late forties who develop super powers and set out to solve a series of murders. It’s flawed but also, as those young people say these days, LIT! Shana: I’m listening to The Love Con by Seressia Glass on audiobook. I’m so invested in the story … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? September 2022, Part One

Whatcha Reading? August 2022, Part One

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It’s that time of the month! No, not that time. Whatcha Reading time! Sarah: I’m currently reading Thank you For Listening by Julia Whelan – and I’m doing an interview with her for the podcast, too! Shana: I’m reading The Servant and the Gentleman by Annabelle Greene. It’s a good reminder of why I like to give new-to-me authors a second chance. Because I hated the first book in the series and I love this one. Claudia: … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? August 2022, Part One

Whatcha Reading? July 2022 Edition, Part One

Hey all! It’s time for our first Whatcha Reading of July 2022! We want to know how you’re kicking off the month of reading. Tara Okay, okay. So, I can’t believe it either, but I’m reading something again! One of my kids got Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights by Mikki Kendall and A. D’Amico   from the library, so I started it today and I’m loving it. … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? July 2022 Edition, Part One

Whatcha Reading? June 2022, Part Two

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Hey, everyone! It’s that time again! Please tell us what you’ve been reading and if you haven’t been reading anything, that’s okay too! Shana: I have a kindle unlimited trial and I’ve been burning through KU romances. My favorite so far is the short story Fall Into You by Georgina Kiersten. It’s a small town f/f about a chubby graphic designer whose childhood friend is now hot, butch and recently moved to town to open … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2022, Part Two

Whatcha Reading? June 2022, Part One

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Welcome to Whatcha Reading! This is where we talk about what we’ve been reading lately, both the good and the bad. Shana: Yay! I just finished the last Murderbot book this week. Want moar! Right now I’m reading Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots, and snarky main character has thoroughly sucked me in. Sarah: Gosh I love both of those. Currently I am reading Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price and I just inhaled Killers of … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? June 2022, Part One

Whatcha Reading? May 2022, Part Two

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Hey all! It’s our last Whatcha Reading for May! We want to know what you’ve been reading, and if you haven’t been able to focus on reading this month, that’s also okay! If there’s something else you’ve been doing or enjoying, you’re welcome to drop that in the comments too. Elyse: I’m reading The Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda  Shana: I just finished Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon and I’m about to start … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2022, Part Two