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...
View ArticleSmart 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...
View ArticlePoldark 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...
View ArticleOutlander 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...
View ArticleNovember 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...
View ArticleLightning 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:...
View ArticleContemporary 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...
View ArticleCover 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...
View ArticleStar 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....
View ArticlePodcast 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...
View ArticleRomeow 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...
View ArticleHaBO: 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....
View ArticleHistorical 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...
View ArticleHaBO: 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...
View ArticleSmart 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...
View ArticleThanksgiving 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-:...
View ArticleFoodie 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleHistorical 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...
View Article273. 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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