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272. Building and Maintaining a Reading Habit

Elyse, Amanda, and I discuss building a reading habit – by which we mean the habit of regular reading. We discuss reading as self care and a ritual of restorative practice, and the practical and...

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Smart Bitches 2017 Gift Guide, Volume 2

It’s shopping time, once again! Well, more like, I do a flurry of shopping for things I think you might like, then post them here for us all to covet, gift, and enjoy. Ready for round two of our...

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Poldark 3.06

Mild content warning for spousal abuse and rape. Previously: Morwenna was forced to marry Whitworth. Enys is coping. George is an asshole. A fire rages with a village celebration, and there’s music...

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Outlander 3.08 First Wife

Previously: Claire came back and it’s all chaos, all the time. Oh, and Young Ian got laid. Well, mostly. The title card is a small girl and a Hogmanay table. Jamie, Claire and Young Ian ride to...

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November Movie Selection: The Holiday (2006)

November is a Smart Bitches Movie Matinee month and we want to get into the holiday season with the aptly named The Holiday. For those who haven’t see it, here’s the plot synopsis: Two women, one...

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Lightning Reviews: Scifi and Suspense

This edition of Lightning Reviews has some suspenseful books – a Gothic mystery and a romantic suspense – plus something to lighten the mood with its science fiction zaniness.   A- Deep Dark author:...

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Contemporary Romances & a Zazzle Sale

From now until November 14 at 11:59 ET, Zazzle is offering up to 50% off for Veteran’s Day. Use code: ZVETERANSDAY at checkout. our Zazzle collections hereCheck out . Here’s a full breakdown of the...

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Cover Snark: I Do, I Guess?

Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a lovely weekend, though with work starting again for the week, some Cover Snark is definitely in order. Amanda: All right, but I think today’s Cover Snark...

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Star Wars, a Historical Romance Boxed Set, & More

Bloodline Bloodline by Claudia Gray is $1.99! This scifi novel is a Star Wars tie-in that focuses on our favorite general and princess! However, this book focuses more on Leia’s time as a senator....

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Podcast 272, Your Transcript Awaits!

The transcript for Podcast 272. Building and Maintaining a Reading Habit has been posted! This podcast transcript was handcrafted with meticulous skill by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. ❤ Click here to...

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Romeow and Juliet by Kathi Daley

Rant Romeow and Juliet by Kathi Daley January 1, 2015 · Kathi Daley Books Mystery/Thriller Romeow and Juliet was brought to my attention during a recent edition of Cover Snark. While the front cover...

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HaBO: Hero Rejected Heroine’s Law Article

This HaBO request comes from Suleikha, who’s searching for a romantic suspense: I cannot for the life of me remember the title and author of this book. I know it’s romantic suspense featuring lawyers....

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Historical Devils and Paranormal Elements

Lethal Lies Lethal Lies by Rebecca Zanetti is $1.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched. This is book two in the Blood Brothers romantic suspense series. Some readers wished they...

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HaBO: Heroine Lives in Attic Hidey-Hole

This HaBO is from Virginia, who’s stumped on this historical romance: I need help! I can’t remember this book I’ve read within the last two years. At first I thought it was Duke of Pleasure or Earls...

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Smart Bitches Cross Stitches 101

I recently received a lovely email from Linda: You’ve mentioned your cross stitch projects on the site before, but I wondered (since we’re going into high crafting season) if maybe you could do a...

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Thanksgiving Romance, Thieves, & More

Prudence Prudence by Gail Carriger is $2.99! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price-matched at most vendors. This book is the first book in her Custard Protocol series and Carrie gave it a B-:...

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Foodie Gifts, Romance Discussion, & More

It’s mid-November and the Christmas cheer has begun its war against my curmudgeonly senses. It’s also the time where I have no concept of what day it is since it starts getting dark at 4pm now. Anyone...

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The Rec League: Australian & New Zealand Romances

This Rec Leagues comes from our wonderful comments section on the site. Big thank you to Cerulean for the suggestion: The Amy Andrews “Playing by Her Rules” is very good, as is the next book in the...

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Historical Romances & Bundles!

The Lady Traveler’s Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen by Victoria Alexander is 99c! This is a Kindle Daily Deal and is being price...

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273. Sex Toys, Self Love, and Erotic Romance: A Very Bawdy Podcast with...

Grab your earbuds for this one. Nancy C suggested this interview in the comments to a recent episodes, and I’d been eager to set one up as well because, well, several reasons. Today I’m talking with...

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