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Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 62

Hey, everyone! How’s it going? I’m back with another round of recommendations for all types of readers. I even selfishly included one I keep getting that I want some second opinions on. This time, we have a Medusa story, a love story anthology, and non-fiction. Get any good recommendations lately? I would love to hear about them in the comments!

The Rec League: Podcasting

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This Rec League comes from Anna. Thanks, Anna! This might be a long shot, but I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts the other day and enjoying the banter between one of the hosts and the producer, and it made me think of how many fun dynamics there are in that scene. Are there any romance novels set in the podcasting industry? The closest thing I can think of is The Ex Talk, … Continue reading The Rec League: Podcasting

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 61

Welcome back to Get Rec’d! I’m really excited about this edition because there’s so much great stuff in here. There’s a great recommendation from the community, a historical romance that I’m loving that had such a quiet release, a non-fiction title, and more! Are there any recommendations you’d like to pass along? Let us know in the comments!

The Rec League: Romantic Suspense without Military or Law Enforcement

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This Rec League comes from Cyndy. Thanks, Cyndy! I love suspense/thriller romances but have gotten pretty disillusioned with the military and police for all the reasons you’d might expect. I’ve gotten by with some books about ex military groups or non government entities and I can apparently suspend my disbelief enough in those circumstances to have a good time (think Adriana Anders’s Survival Instincts series, which I LOVE). I’d appreciate if there are recs along … Continue reading The Rec League: Romantic Suspense without Military or Law Enforcement

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 61

Welcome back to Get Rec’d! Last time, I featured mostly fiction and one true crime book. This time, it’s half and half, but I’ll be honest that none of these are uplifting. For the fiction, get your tissues ready. The non-fiction titles skew more toward activism and systemic racism. What recommendations have you received lately? Are they on any particular theme?

The Rec League: Monsters for Beginners

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This Rec League request comes from Arden. Thanks, Arden! Bitchery, I want to get into monster romance and I don’t know where to start! I want quality writing along with blush-inducing smut. Non-con is a no-go for me. What do you suggest? Sarah:  Railed by the Krampus  A Lady of Rooksgrave Hall 1000000%. And the sequel, The Company of Fiends All of CM Nacosta for sure: Morning Glory Milking Farm  The Dragon’s Bride and sequels … Continue reading The Rec League: Monsters for Beginners

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 60

Welcome back to Get Rec’d! As a refresher, this is where I talk about book recommendations I’ve either given or received. We have an eclectic mix this time with sci-fi Shakespearean retellings to short story collections to art theft! Have you received any great book recs lately? Any books you want to put on our radar? Tell us in the comments!

The Rec League: No Third Act Breakups

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This Rec League request comes from Varian in the SBTB PatreonDiscord. Their request: I’d like some romances without an act 3 breakup. Amanda: Note that I guess this could mean spoilers for certain books, so FYI before reading further. Sarah: Courtney Milan doesn’t like 3rd act breakups. Shana: I love those books so I can’t wait to see what the Bitchery comes up with for this one. Ana Maria and the Fox doesn’t have a … Continue reading The Rec League: No Third Act Breakups

Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 59

Welcome back to Get Rec’d! I feel like this one is more romance heavy, which typically doesn’t happen. We recommend so many romances on the site that these columns tend to lean more toward other genres. When I prep these, I never know what sorts of books I’m going to use. I simply keep a running list and then pull from that. What book recommendations have you received lately? Any winners?

The Rec League: Time Loops

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This Rec League comes from our SBTB Patreon Discord, from user LyricLorelei: Does anyone have any good time loop story recs? Or things with showing multiple options/versions of life choices? Amanda: There were a bunch of great recs in the Discord, but I thought opening it up to the larger community would be even better. We had a Rec League on Dual Timelines that may have some overlap here. Elyse:  Yes! The Darkness Outside Us  … Continue reading The Rec League: Time Loops

Links: Bread, Reading Recs, & More

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Welcome back to Wednesday Links! The Boston area had its first real snowfall! Yay! My only complaint is that most of it happened overnight, so I couldn’t cuddle up on the couch with my heated blanket and look wistfully out the window as the snow fell. Aw well, maybe next time. I moved to Boston from Florida over a decade ago and the snow still feels so magical to me. The same with mountains. Austria … Continue reading Links: Bread, Reading Recs, & More