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HaBO: They’re Stuck on a Lifeboat | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This HaBO came in from Jessica, who wants to find this romance: I'm looking for a book from Kindle but I can't remember the cover and title. It starts from a woman's POV. She says she's laying on a lifeboat or (maybe) a plastic life raft. She's holding on to keep from sliding or flying…
Hide Your Wallet: October 7th Release Week | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Happy October! This is a big month for both releases and highly anticipated new installments. After October, releases tend to peter off as we get closer to the holiday season. Which new releases are you excited for this week? Let us know in the comments!
The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Would that I, like this book’s heroine, were newly turned sixteen again, for if I were I would have absolutely swooned over The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire. I cannot overstress how madly I would have loved this story. Now I’m old and cranky so I viewed it with a more demanding eye, but anyone…
Cover Awe: Watercolor, Flowers, & More | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back to Cover Awe! The Gentleman Spy by Georgina North Cover design by Jennifer Therieau From Kareni: For a future Cover Awe post. Claudia: Oh yes, I really like this. Incongruously it reminds me of a watercolor tattoo. Sarah: Claudia, I had the exact same thought. And the way that the watercolory splotches are…
Sunday Sale Digest! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome to the Sunday Sale Digest! This is where we highlight 99c or free ebooks, just in case you're searching for more new-to-you authors with a low monetary risk. This post is only open to After Dark members and is just an extra 10ish book sales you get each week. We hope you find a…
Kickass Women in History: Rosa Mackenberg | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Most people know that Harry Houdini was a famous magician. Many people also know that Houdini devoted much of his life to debunking fake mediums during a time when Spiritualism had widespread acceptance. But did you know that Houdini’s chief investigator was a woman named Rosa Mackenberg? I did not, but thanks to a Skeptoid…
687. RT Rewind: May 2016 Reviews and New Releases | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Grab your carry on, your snacks, and a blanket, because we’re hopping in the time machine again to go back to the May 2016 issue of Romantic Times to look at the new releases and reviews! This issue caused some big questions. Coke or Pepsi? Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Did you worry about spontaneous combustion?…
The Rec League: Short Kings | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This Rec League comes from S. Thanks! Hello! I've recently read a bunch of heterosexual historical romances featuring distressingly tall heroines who inevitably end up with heroes happily taller than them. Yawn. Do you have any recommendations for books with short kings instead? I'm open to contemporaries and fantasy as well. Amanda: Tangentially, we had…
Love Bites by Cynthia St. Aubin | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
The following review is for two books which are being released somewhat together. Love Bites was originally released in 2020 but was picked up by Tor and is being re-released on September 9. The sequel, Love Sucks, is also available digitally and will be re-released by Tor on October 7. ... After many happy weeks…
Tell Me About It? | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Hey, y'all! Guess what? We are coming up on a year of Smart Bitches After Dark! THANK YOU!! I cannot overstate the following: We are still here because of you. Your support has kept the doors open to the Hot Pink Palace for everyone. And personally speaking, I have felt much more hopeful, safe, and comforted…
SB-AD Quarterly Recommendation Updates! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Hello, everyone! I'm back with an update on the After Dark Quarterly Recommendations! Thank you to everyone who signed up to receive recs from me, and those who keep signing up every quarter. The form for the next quarter will open on October 15th and will remain open for a week. I'll remind you a bit about…
Links: Emily Henry, Banned Books, & More | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back! This week has given me the first hint of fall. I love a crispy morning. We're also in the middle of getting a new porch since the old one had only a couple years left anyway. I can't wait to enjoy a coffee on the new one, wrapped in a big ol' blanket.…
Hide Your Wallet: September 30th Release Week | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Happy Tuesday! This is the last release week in September before October hits. And wow, there are so many books next month. Things will most likely quiet down a bit for November and December. Are you excited for anything this week? Let us know in the comments!
HaBO: Pink Satin Gown | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This HaBO is from Fin, who wants to find this romance: Once, a long long time ago, I was aspiring to be an archaeologist and spent a hot summer in Southern Illinois digging very precise holes in a cornfield with twenty other college / grad students. On our one day off each week we would…
Twilight is 20, and I’m Recommending Books in The New York Times | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
GUESS WHAT Y'ALL! Not only are we here at the hot pink palace celebrating our 20th anniversary (and yes, you can still get a sticker!) but guess who else is? Yup, the original Twilight! It is not an exaggeration to say that this book changed the trajectory of publishing. Seriously, think of all the trends and…
Cover Snark: Script Font Strikes Again | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Alea: On the one hand, the colors are lovely. On the other, wtf? Sarah: Is this My Little Pony fanfic? Also, why do shifters not have universal child care and must be finding daycare for their offspring? Amanda: Dr Nips, Unicorn Woman He just needs a big hat. Sneezy:…
A Quest: What Classic Romances Should I Find? | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This After Dark post is open to everyone so folks can see what ridiculous tasks I am assigning myself. Any reviews and book shrieking will be part of the upcoming year in After Dark. ... I am traveling to Denton, Texas, for the Art and Jazz Fest. Are there romance-specific quests I might undertake in…
Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 99 | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back, everyone! We are so close to 100 of these! I can hardly believe it. I have two romance recommendations this time around. Plus, there's a memoir and an upcoming non-fiction release. Do you have any book recs to share? Leave them in the comments!
Whatcha Reading? September 2025, Part Two | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here's how we're capping off this month: Sneezy: I’ve been rereading Only Hope. It’s still ongoing, and I’m VERY much not a thriller person, but something about some Will Kill You cinnamon rolls is making my brain happy right now. Lara: I’ve been so lucky with books lately. So many…
Tomorrow! 2pm ET on Sept. 28: A Crafty Zoom or a Zoomy Craft! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Friendly Reminder! Tomorrow, September 28, at 2pm ET, I'll be hosting a crafty zoom, or a zoomy craft for everyone in Smart Bitches After Dark and the Podcast Patreon. I want to see all the crafty things you're working on, and I hope you'll share what you're looking forward to this fall! Here's the zoom info:…
686. Ladies in Hating and Yearning with Alexandra Vasti | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Alexandra Vasti is back, because her new historical romance Ladies in Hating is out this week! We are going to talk about: Good angsty yearning When a character is their love interest’s bitch eating crackers Lesbians in history! Erotic Victorian fiction Side trips include historical publishing houses, how nothing in romance is new, and how…
What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Plagiarised | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
It is with a lot of listener and reader encouragement that I'm writing this out, so thank you to everyone who said, "Yes, write the thing." You might be thinking, given that we are rather familiar with plagiarism going back to 2008 (!) with our adventures with Cassie Edwards' books, that I would know what…
Thanks for Playing the 2025 SBTB Summer Romance Bingo! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
We wanted to thank you all for another summer of bingo! We had over 150 submissions this year, with many of you getting five bingos. That's a hell of a lot of reading. Everyone who achieved a bingo will be receiving a 2025 SBTB Summer Romance Bingo sticker in the mail. We also are giving…
Kobo Plus and Colour Devices – Oh, The Temptation | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This post is sponsored by Rakuten Kobo, and contains affiliate links which bring a portion of your purchase to us at no extra charge to you. If you use them, thanks, and if not, no worries. Thanks, y'all! ... This news was announced in early September, but this week, the Kobo Clara Colour is now…
Links: Murderbot, Fat Bears, & More | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Hey, everyone! How the heck is it Wednesday? I just got back from vacation and of course, I'm swamped in work and other obligations. It sucks. Definitely not the "ease back into real life" that I wanted. Over the weekend, I attended a big Disney pin trading evening (my first one!). I had a lot…
Stuff We Like: Updates, Shopping Tips, and Neat Stuff! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
It's time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month: some updates on past purchases, some tips on shopping, and some neat and useful stuff we're loving. Take a look: Want to see? Just click that image above or click right here, and come shop with us! And if you'd like to browse some more,…