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SBTB 2024 Summer Romance Bingo
Grab your TBRs and get ready for Summer Solstice on June 20!
Books On Sale
Sapphic Romance, Urban Fantasy, & More
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang is $2.99! This released in April and was mentioned in Hide Your Wallet. I believe Kuang is the one adapting and directing Emily Henry’s Beach Read as well.
Podcast
618. The Romance Reader’s Handbook with Steve Ammidown
In June 1989, Kathryn Falk published The Romance Reader’s Handbook, a 354 page spiral bound collection of everything a romance reader would need to know. Steve Ammidown leads us on a brief tour of this artifact of romance history. There’s a collection of over 2000 pseudonyms, plus a directory of where to contact authors, lists of bookstores that love romance, and recommended reads. And of course, advertisements from authors inviting readers to correspond with them. … Continue reading 618. The Romance Reader’s Handbook with Steve Ammidown
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Witches, Mary Balogh, & More
RECOMMENDED: Well Met by Jen DeLuca is $1.99! This is a contemporary romance set at a Ren Faire! Carrie gave this one a B:
It’s playful and fun with an undercurrent of powerful, mutual empathy and mutual emotional care.
Book Review
A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome
This Guest Review is from Jen Barr. Jen is an over-educated wonk who likes reading and writing both cool real-life stories and cool made-up stories. To her surprise, she currently lives in Denver, but will always be a Californian at heart. Ed. Note: this book is literally about historical murder, so please be careful with yourself and this review. Emma Southon’s book is a highly readable, incredibly smart, sometimes funny and sometimes heart-wrenching history of … Continue reading A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome
A Map of Romance Bookstores
Big thanks to Heather S. for this wonderful idea that we whipped up in a frenzy! Way back when, we used to have a Google Maps of “romance-friendly” bookstores, but now there are quite a number of romance-specific bookstores popping up. I was only able to find US and Canada-based bookstores. This also doesn’t have any of the wonderful pop-up or mobile romance shops out there. If we missed any in your area, please let … Continue reading A Map of Romance Bookstores
Links: Events, Amish Romance, & More
Welcome back to Wednesday Links! I’m home from a whirlwind trip to South Korea to attend my brother’s wedding. I had a blast and I definitely cried (out of sheer happiness) like a baby several times. He and his now wife (!!!) had a traditional Korean ceremony. Now my partner and I have to get ready for another wedding this weekend. It’s that time of the year! Thankfully, this one is only a short drive … Continue reading Links: Events, Amish Romance, & More
Books On Sale
Hockey Romance, Fantasy, & More
Consort of Fire by Kit Rocha is $1.99! This is book one in Bound to Fire and Steel fantasy romance series. Book two is out this August. Did any of you pick this one up? If so, what did you think?
SBTB 2024 Summer Romance Bingo
Need some help deciding what to read this summer? Hopefully our handy bingo card can help! Beginning on the Summer Solstice, which falls on June 20th in the US and ending on September 21st, right before the Autumnal Equinox, we invite you to play our 2024 Summer Romance Bingo. Please save the image to use on your own! If you’d like to share on social media, please use the hashtag #SBTBingo so we can see … Continue reading SBTB 2024 Summer Romance Bingo
Books On Sale
T. Kingfisher, a Cozy Mystery, & More
RECOMMENDED: A Fragile Enchantment by Alison Saft is $1.99! Elyse read this one and gave it an A:
A Fragile Enchantment is a gentle, cozy fantasy romance (I refuse to use the word romantasy–you can’t make me), and it’s perfect for anyone looking for a romance that’s got a solid conflict, but isn’t angsty. I loved this book. This book is like being wrapped up in a blanket that just came out of the dryer. This book is like drinking the perfect cup of tea while watching it snow outside, knowing you don’t have to leave the house.
