Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Bringing you the famous and cheeky SBTB blog for romance enthusiasts. If you're into the romance genre, this is where you want to be. If you're not, avoid at all costs to preserve your sanity. Ha ha. We're just kidding. There are some good things happening in the genre. Stay Golden, Horny Girl!
4,592 topics in this forum
-
- 0 replies
- 415 views
Need a break? How about highlights from another Stereo broadcast with Amanda and me! We started by asking what keeps folks feeling happy (pizza FTW), but when we bring up mayonnaise, things go way off the rails. Way, way off the rails. We are going to cover crucial debates and fundamental food opinions such as: the egg-continuum of quiche to pie whether a food is a soup or a quesadilla is red velvet the Very Worst Dessert why are there vegetables in all these baked goods and, grand finale, the species and genus of food inside another food. Seriously, if you need to silly-laugh, you’ve come to the right podcast episode. … Music: purple-planet.com …
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 455 views
Too Hot to Handle Too Hot to Handle by Tessa Bailey is $2.99! I enjoy Bailey’s writing! Her dialogue feels very real and her dirty talk between characters is top notch. I loved the setup of an estranged family’s cross-country road trip. But I will admit the chemistry between the hero and heroine wavered at times. The first book in a brand new contemporary romance series from New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey! When Rita Clarkson’s Suburban takes its last breath on a New Mexico roadside, rescue roars up on a Harley in the form of smooth-talking honkey tonk…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 441 views
http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/SoggyBottom-Logo-300x165.pngI’m taking over Soggy Bottoms this month, because I want to talk about lemons! A freak storm damaged some of the branches on my lemon tree, and I ended up harvesting several bags of lemony goodness. I’ve been desperately seeking lemon recipes ever since. http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/lemon-harvet-scaled-e1615413602604.jpgMy lemon harvest haul Luckily, I collect vintage cookbooks, so I opened up Victorian Parlors and Tea Parties by Patricia Mitchell, a 36-page booklet with recipes culled in part from the Pittsylvania County Public Library in…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 420 views
B+ After the Gold by Erin McRae June 12, 2018 · Avian30 Contemporary RomanceRomance Sometimes a book is pretty much exactly what you think it’s going to be, and that’s not a bad thing! When I started reading After The Gold, I was expecting a high-drama sports romance with lots of angst both about sports and not-sports, and this book totally delivered. After the Gold follows a figure skating pair team, Katie and Brendan, who are trying to figure out what to do both personally and professionally now that they’ve won …
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 382 views
Greetings, folks! This post is to test something on the back end of the site. Curious what it is? I’m testing whether the spoiler text here on the site that hides behind this nifty pink bar translates to white-on-white text in the Daily SBTB Newsletter so email folks don’t get spoiled! That was delightfully meta. I’m using the spoiler tag to test the spoiler tag and to tell you what I’m doing. Which isn’t a spoiler, now that I think about it. I’m being pretty clear about what’s up. You may have noticed yesterday in the morning, eastern US time, that the site had, well, no content. Yeah, that was Not Fun. Databases stopped speaking to each other over a Big Misunderst…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 492 views
http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Depositphotos_52671211_original-300x200.jpgWelcome back to Wednesday Links! I feel like this week is just flying by, but it may just be me. Obviously the Meghan and Harry interview has been a topic of conversation on Slack. Did you watch it? Oprah is certainly a master at the art of the interview. Let’s get into some links, shall we? … I love photography contests, especially when nature is involved. Here are the 2020 winners of the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest! … If you were a fan of Rosie Danan’s The Roommate, Danan is releasing a special short story and I loved how she made it look like an Ao3 …
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 222 views
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 214 views
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 220 views
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 204 views
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 190 views
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 730 views
A | BN | K | AB This HaBO is a bit unique, as we know the title and author, but we don’t know if there are more of these books! Librarian HeatherS emailed me recently about a signed hardcover copy of Skye O’Malley: I purchased this signed hardcover copy of Skye O’Malley by Bertrice Small about 3 years ago in a used bookstore. It was published in 1996. I thought it was an interesting and unusual edition and think it might have been a special order-by-mail book club of some kind. I’m trying to find more information about it, the publisher, if they published more titles, etc. So far all of my web searches have turned up nothing; even checking Book Finder came up nada. An…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 475 views
The Ten Thousand Doors of January RECOMMENDED: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow is $3.99! I read this one and gave it a B+: If you’re in the mood for a lovely, tender fantasy novel about belonging and one that feels more like a long, relaxing bath than a hot, intense shower will all of the fancy pressure and pulsating settings you can imagine, you’ll love this one. It’s a soothing pick for when you hope to take comfort in a book In the early 1900s, a young woman searches for her place in the world after finding a mysterious book in this captivating…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 372 views
This HaBO comes from Rebecca, who is trying to track down this book: I read this book a year or two ago and can’t seem to track it down. TW: abuse This book follows a young English(?) woman who escapes her abusive father (after fetching the wrong pair of slippers(?), he once split her head open. She came to on the floor a few days later, and had to rip the already healing wound from the floor, resulting in a scar). I believe she was betrothed to another potentially abusive man (the other reason she was running away). She begs for the help of a, I want to say, Scottish man and he takes her along the journey back to his castle or estate with his men. I remember her fall…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 429 views
Hidden Figures RECOMMENDED: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly is $1.99! Carrie did a Lightning Review of it, and she gave it an A: This is a gripping read that keeps its focus on the intelligence and perseverance of the women who helped win the war and who made space flight possible. Its only flaw is that it’s so admiring of the women in question that it never presents them as having any imperfections. Otherwise, this is an entertaining and fascinating look at American history and the overlooked women of color who were a crucial part of it. Soon to be a major mo…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 429 views
If you prefer silliness in your eardrums, and/or you really like the podcast episodes where Amanda and I hang out and talk about all the things, and/or you’re feeling the awful year anniversary of the Quarantimes hanging over you (UGH) (me, too) come hang out with us! We have MANY OPTIONS for silliness in your eardrums. http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Stardew-Valley-SQStream-e1612367089506.jpg Sundays & Wednesdays: SmartTwitches on Twitch! Twice a week we’re streaming on Twitch, usually playing Stardew Valley. Sunday streams start around 3pm ET, and Wednesday night streams begin around 7:30pm ET. You can find our schedule and follow …
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 425 views
Unbuttoning the CEO Unbuttoning the CEO by Mia Sosa is 99c! This contemporary romance has a bit of a taboo relationship element. However, I’m skeptical about the hero and his redemption arc. Reckless driving is no joke. This is also part of the Forever Yours digital imprint, so it’s a little on the shorter side at less than 300 pages. WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T MIX BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE? As the CEO of a large tech company and a semi-reformed bad boy, Ethan Hill is used to calling the shots. But when he’s sentenced to work two hundred hours of community service-for reckless …
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 398 views
If you missed the last Cover Snark, we found a case of beard mold. Or is it moss? Well apparently, it’s turning into quite the phenomenon. http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/download.jpeg Amanda: Wait…why do the lumberjacks need a baby? Claudia: For child labor? Something about the checkers and tats looking like one skin is bothering me. Elyse: I thought the plaid shirt was part of his tattoo and it was upsetting. Sneezy: I…do not like plaid. It made itself my enemy since my junior high days, and the animosity remains still. My sister, on the other hand, is opposite in this regard. Shana: I know we’re supposed to like beards now, but …
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 482 views
TW: child abuse, drug abuse, addiction and recovery Fans of Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice might recall meeting Anne de Bourgh for a hot minute and also hearing her referred to incessantly by her domineering mother, Lady Catherine. The Heiress tells Anne’s story from her point of view, beginning in early childhood and extending through the entirety of her life. This book was not what I expected, but I loved it once I adjusted to its tone. While The Heiress contains a romance, it is less about romance and much more about the search of the protagonist for autonomy and purpose in her life. It may not be necessary to have read Pride and Prejudice to enjoy this novel…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 506 views
All In RECOMMENDED: All In by Simona Ahrnstedt is $1.99! Redheadedgirl gave the book an A: I felt like this was full of Shakespearean drama, and scheming families, and hot sex, and gorgeous clothes, but also some important things to say about how the world is functioning. There’s a lot going on, though, and the ending a tad rushed. In the cutthroat world of Sweden’s financial elite, no one knows that better than corporate raider David Hammar. Ruthless. Notorious. Unstoppable. He’s out to hijack the ultimate prize, Investum. After years of planning, all the players ar…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 445 views
A- Outlawed by Anna North January 5, 2021 · Bloomsbury Publishing TW/CW for the book and this review: discussions of infertility, death in childbirth. Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I could read a Western that has a queer girl gang”? Well, guess what? I have great news. While I don’t typically read Westerns, I was drawn in by the blurb for Outlawed: The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada’s life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as an apprentice to her mother, a respected midwi…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 436 views
http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/WP/wp-content/themes/smartbitches/images/podcast/header_05c.jpg The transcript for Podcast 447. Hanging Out with Sarah J. Maas has been posted! This podcast transcript was handcrafted with meticulous skill by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. ❤ Click here to subscribe to The Podcast → View the full article
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 436 views
Hot and Badgered Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston is $1.99! This is the first book in the Honey Badger Chronicles. Sarah read this one and gave it a B grade: Among my favorite things about Laurenston’s writing is how very affirming and inspiring and a whole lot of fun it is, because angry, fearless women make room for themselves, they get shit done, and they’re the heroines. More honey badgers, please. It’s not every day that a beautiful naked woman falls out of the sky and lands face-first on grizzly shifter Berg Dunn’s hotel balcony. Definitely they don’t usua…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 447 views
A | BN | K | ABSometimes I’m fortunate enough to do an interview with an author I’ve never met, but with whom there’s an instant connection. That happened for Amanda and me last year when we interviewed Sarah J. Maas in Episode 395.. And now, Sarah J. Mass is back, nearly one year later to the date, to talk about her new book, A Court of Silver Flames, and about sexytimes, the magic romance house, rage, mental health, and re-reading books through the pandemic. There are so many little love letters to romance in A Court of Silver Flames, so of course we talk about the most lovely parts of being a romance reader, too. Special thanks to Elizabeth, Manda, Jennifer, Rachel, a…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon, -
- 0 replies
- 425 views
The Brass Queen The Brass Queen by Elizabeth Chatsworth is 99c! I mentioned this on a recent Hide Your Wallet because I was very interested in the heroine. I haven’t picked it up yet, but for less than a $1, you can bet it’s going on my Kindle as soon as possible. She knows a liar when she sees one. He knows a fraud when he meets one. In a steam-powered world, Miss Constance Haltwhistle is the last in a line of blue-blooded rogues. Selling firearms under her alias, the “Brass Queen,” she has kept her baronial estate’s coffers full. But when US spy J. F. Trusdale sav…
Last reply by Artemis Gordon,
"King of Pantsers"?
ALGONKIAN SUCCESS STORIES
