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Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 56

Welcome back, everyone! We’re talking about books, duh! This time, we have baking projects for cat lovers, an anthology all about romances, a book from one of my favorite literary fiction authors, and a comic about love. Quite the assortment! Have you received any great book recs lately? Feel free to share in the comments!

Hide Your Wallet

Hide Your Wallet: August 1st Release Week!

August is here and it begins on a Tuesday! It’s a pretty sparse week for us in terms of books we’re looking forward to. When peeping at our New Release spreadsheet, it feels like our weeks alternate between slow and heavy for new books. What’s your own new release list looking like? The same? Or is it slow/busy all month?

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Book Beat: Ghosts, Dating, & More

Welcome to Book Beat! 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.

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September 2021 New Releases, Part One

If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), but we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading September 2021 New Releases, Part One

Book Review

Vampires Never Get Old edited by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker

Vampires Never Get Old

Are you tired of reading about the same old straight, White vampires? Well, then good news! Because Vampires Never Get Old delivers 11 short stories that bring fresh takes on vampires. If you’ve been looking for queer vampires, or Black or Brown rep in your fanged fiction, this is definitely the book for you (and also maybe for the kiddo in your life, if you have any that are YA readers). Tara: This is a … Continue reading Vampires Never Get Old edited by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker

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September’s New Releases, Part Two

If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), but we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading September’s New Releases, Part Two

Cover Awe: Colors, Sparkles, & Joy

Featured image for Cover Awe: Colors, Sparkles, & Joy

I like to think Cover Awe as a moment of zen, where we can all take a collective break to look at pretty things. Art by Serena Maylon Design by Michael McCartney Susan: Oh that is BEAUTIFUL. Sneezy: *Heart eyes* Amanda: Well hi there. Elyse: I love all those colors. Sarah: I wish some of my dreams looked more like that. Carrie: That list of authors…my heart… Sneezy: It’s like if you open the book, … Continue reading Cover Awe: Colors, Sparkles, & Joy

Hide Your Wallet

September’s New Releases, Part One

If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), but we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading September’s New Releases, Part One

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April’s New Releases, Part Two

If you’re new to Hide Your Wallet, this is where we list new releases we’re pretty excited for in the coming month. Each reviewer has a book maximum (five per person), but we’ve separated HYW into two parts. The first HYW of the month will cover books that release from the 1st to the 14th. The second HYW will cover books released from the 15th to the end of the month. We also think this … Continue reading April’s New Releases, Part Two

Books On Sale

A Boxed Set, YA Fantasy, & More

Books on Sale: It’s Getting Scot in Here by Suzanne Enoch & More

It’s Getting Scot in Here by Suzanne Enoch is $2.99 at Amazon! I’m not sure if this is a leftover deal about to expire or will be price-matched later. This is the first book in the Wild Wicked Highlanders series. It has a 4-star rating on Goodreads.

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