This request comes from Nuria as part of a recent HaBO. They are specifically looking for alien romance recommendations where the alien character feels truly alien, and not necessarily humans with a different paintjob. Amanda: Obviously Strange Love by Ann Aguirre. Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell kinda of works. The monster is a shapeshifter and has a humanoid form made out of the remains of her meals, but it’s true form … Continue reading The Rec League: Alien Romances→
Welcome back! There are a couple fantasy romances and two non-fiction titles this time. Also coincidentally (or perhaps not), a lot of recs that came across my feed in the past two weeks are from queer authors or feature queer characters. Any recommendations you’d like to share? Drop them in the comments!
This Rec League is from Nicole in the SBTB Patreon Discord: They’re looking for sapphic urban fantasy (not necessarily paranormal romance). They specified they’re looking for urban/big city settings with a mystery or noir vibe. Amanda: I recommended the Kate Kane series by Alexis Hall. Shana: I loved Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk, which is definitely noir. Susan: Kate Kane and Even Though I Knew the End were my first thoughts … Continue reading The Rec League: Sapphic Urban Fantasy→
Welcome back! We have a mix of non-fiction and fiction today with a lot of variety in content: cooking, dark academia, a thriller, and some history. Something for everyone! Any recommendations you want to pass along? Leave them in the comments!
This request is from HeatherS: It’s been a while since I’ve seen this topic covered and a lot of books have been published in the meanwhile, so: I’d like a rec league post for romances with at least one bisexual MC, preferably not in a college/university setting (because I’m over 40 and college students are mostly babies at this point). Required: if a bi awakening romance, the MC’s bi awakening does NOT involve cheating (especially … Continue reading The Rec League: Bisexual Romance→
Welcome back! Shockingly, only one non-fiction title and three–THREE–romances! I can hardly believe it. Do you have any book recommendations to pass along? Let us know in the comments!
Happy Saturday! Here’s what we’re reading right now as May winds down: Lara: Candice Proctor released only seven historical romances and I’m on my second already. The books are phenomenal and have given me a great deal of food for thought. Elyse: I just read There Is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone. It follows five Atlanta families who make up part of the increasing number of homeless (the author uses homeless not unhoused) … Continue reading Whatcha Reading? May 2026, Part Two→
Welcome back! Sometimes Get Rec’d sneaks up on me. The books this week are split between fiction and non-fiction. Two of each! What recommendations would you like to pass along? Let us know in the comments!
Hello and welcome back! In this edition, we have two very different mystery options. There’s also some cozy fantasy and non-fiction. Have any book recommendations you’d like to pass along? Drop them in the comments!
This Rec League request is brought to you, selfishly, by me! I want mafia romances but in a fantasy or sci-fi setting. GET ME OFF THIS PLANET. Elyse: Oh. Now I want that too. Shana: Taken to Kor by Elizabeth Stephens has space pirates. I’m not sure if that counts. It’s a dark romance. I’m not sure how well it would work as a standalone. Susan: Hana Maruko’s Love Gamble With the Mafia is sort-of … Continue reading The Rec League: Fantasy and Sci-Fi Mafia Romances→
Welcome back! Surprisingly, there’s only one non-fiction title in today’s bunch. There’s also some horror, a retelling, and a new release that harkens back to some animated movie nostalgia. Want to share any good recommendations? Let us know in the comments!
