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Wednesday June 18: A Crafty Zoom, or a Zoomy Craft! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Inspired by Agatha from She Wore Black, who invited us to one of her gatherings, I'm hosting a Crafty Zoom (or a Zoomy Craft) for everyone in the Podcast Patreon and in Smart Bitches After Dark. I want to see all the crafty things you're working on! We can chat about recommendations, upcoming events -…
The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This dreamy book is so much fun! The God and the Gumiho features Korean mythology, grumpy/sunshine, secrets, and of course Only One Bed. While I did I find this book to be somewhat slow going, I also found it to be deeply imaginative and delightful. It’s the first in a series, so the HEA is…
Geographical Specificity in Romance | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Today we have a post from Verity, a reader from the UK who reads a romance set in each US state plus DC every year. As you might imagine, I was fascinated by this entire project and asked her to tell me as much as possible. As I was editing, I was struck by this plea…
The Every State Reading Challenge with Verity | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This guest post is from Verity, who lives in the UK, and reads a book set in every US state plus DC every year. I was super curious, so I asked her about it. Yes, I know, I'm nosy. ... Hello, my name is Verity and I like writing cheques my reading brain doesn’t like…
Links: Bookshelf Decor, Tea, & More | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Thank you all for the lovely comments on my dress. Now begins the waiting game until it arrives, while I hem and haw over shoe choices. I'm thankful we're eloping, so I don't have to factor in the many hours I'll need to be on my feet. I mentioned this in the…
HaBO: Class Difference Romance with a Peach Farm | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This HaBO is from Sandra, who is looking for this contemporary romance: I'm looking for a book. I can't remember if it was Harlequin Presents, but it is a category romance. The hero used to be in military and owns some land. The heroine goes there, but I don't remember why. Fast forward: they are…
Hide Your Wallet: June 3rd Release Week! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Happy Tuesday! June is looking up to a pretty beefy month. Lots of sci-fi on our radar this month, plus a contemporary retelling, historical romance, and some mysteries. Which releases are on your radar this week? Let us know in the comments!
Cover Awe: Butts | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back to Cover Awe, where we discuss book covers we like! Cover designed by Cassandra Garruzzo Mueller Amanda: I support butts on covers. I think the softness of the painting with the blocky neon green text is a very good pairing! Elyse: Butts, butts, butts. Sarah: The first thing I heard about this book…
A Smart Bitches After Dark Recap | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
It's been a little over six months since we launched Smart Bitches After Dark, and I wanted to share some of what we've been doing and what's coming up in 2025. First: we have over 225 subscribers! WOW. Thank you so much! I'd hoped to have 100 by December 2024, and you blew through that…
669. RT Rewind – February 2015 Ads & Features Part II | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
At the suggestion of some listeners, I split the Ads & Features into two parts, in part because it was very long, and also because there are 5 Fridays in May. Woot! You can find Part I here (or in your favorite podcast app). Part II of the Ads & Features from February 2015 features…
The Rec League: C-Dramas | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This Rec League comes from Juhi. Thanks, Juhi! I have found my way to c-dramas, and I need some recommendations! I started with a Perfect Match which is good, then found Love Like A Galaxy which I LOVE (and still have to watch all of, except I already saw the ending becauseI had to!) and…
Stuff We Like: Your Suggestions and New Faves | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
It's time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month: your suggestions for air purifiers, eyeshadow, and travel shoes - plus some recent purchases that have made my life much more comfortable! 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…
Links: Good Causes, Owls, & More | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Hello, everyone! How are we all doing? I went bridal dress shopping last weekend and it was honestly a really great experience. I hate clothes shopping in general, and I was concerned that the pressure of finding such an important garment would only heighten those negative feelings. My stylist was so lovely and supportive. As…
Romance Disc Horse: How Has Your Reading Changed? | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Question for youse. Or y'all. Your preference! Have COVID, the quarantimes, and the aftermath changed your reading habits or preferences? If so, how so? We've been talking off and on about how our tastes have shifted, or things we didn't mind are on the HARD NO list, or vice versa. But I wanted to ask…
HaBO: Captor/Captive Romance Where They Meet at a Museum | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
This HaBO comes from Mehreen, who is searching for this romance: Okay, so I read this book quite some time ago. I think it was published pre-2022 or 2020. It’s adult erotica and its dark. And the fact that I cant remember its name is driving me wild. The heroine meets a guy in a…
Hide Your Wallet: May 27th Release Week! | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Happy Tuesday, everyone! It's our last release week for May and then onto to June. How are we already in June?! We're capping off the month with a few contemporaries, a romantic suspense, historical romance, and some superheroes. What new releases are on your list this week? Drop 'em in the comments!
Cover Snark: “Mourning Wood” | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back to Cover Snark! Amanda: Is she poopin? Elyse: The moment you realize it wasn’t just a fart. Sarah: That’s what the rose is for. She might need a few more for poo-pourri purposes. (Also, hand to heaven, if you have to share a bathroom, especially while traveling, Poo-Pourri works REALLY well.) Elyse: I…
Get Rec’d with Amanda – Volume 90 | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back, everyone! Wow, we are quickly closing in on 100 of these! I can hardly believe it. This time, I have an even split of fiction and non-fiction. All are quite different from one another. Have you received any good book recs lately? Share them in the comments!
Whatcha Reading? May 2025, Part Two | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back to Whatcha Reading! Here's how we're wrapping up May: Elyse: I just started This Monster of Mine. The author said the hero was inspired by Ben Barnes as the Darkling so … Claudia: I’m struggling with the new Susanna Kearsley book, The King’s Messenger. It’s told from the perspectives of multiple characters and…
Movie Review: Another Simple Favor | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
There’s a lot of things I could write about Another Simple Favor. I could write about whether or not Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively get along with each other! I could write about our current societal obsession with True Crime! I could write about how the conversation about mommy vlogging has changed since 2018! I…
668. Hot Takes with Sarah & Amanda | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Inspired by a recent episode of The Sam Sanders Show, Amanda and I are sharing our own hot takes and possibly controversial opinions about romance. We’re talking: Third act bleak moments! Transcending the genre! Rom coms! Cozy things! Conferences and gatherings! Accessories for Readers! TW/CW: We take a brief side trip into parental estrangement and…
Rebel in the Deep by Katee Robert | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
I’m keeping this review brief because there’s only so much you can say about the third book in a trilogy without completely giving away the other two books. Also, this book is kind of a letdown. The glory and wonder of that angry vampire in book two is admittedly a tough act to follow. But…
Links: Always Cats and Libraries | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Welcome back everyone! This week and the last week have felt like such a slog. I feel like I could sleep through an entire weekend at this point. In fairness, I've had a lot of social obligations and deadlines. Hopefully, I can get a weekend just to rot soon! Anyone else feeling some burn out?…
After Dark at the Movies: Ball of Fire | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
It’s raining (at least, it was when I wrote this) and I have popcorn so come hang out on the couch with me and the cats for this monthly After Dark feature! In this column I write about any darn movie I want to, as long as it’s free (or at least cheap) and can…