Smart Bitches Trashy Books

Smart Bitches Trashy Books started in 2005 as a gathering place for romance enthusiasts who wanted to share their thoughts on the novels they loved, as well as those that disappointed them. Over the years, our platform has expanded to attract a vibrant community of knowledgeable and discerning romance readers, along with those who are intrigued by the colorful romance novels they once spotted in drugstores.

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All Historical Romances!

May 30, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Kerrigan Byrne

From Rogue to RuinFrom Rogue to Ruin is $2.99 at Amazon! This is an anthology with ten full-length romances from a variety of well known historical romance authors. The description does mention these have been previously released.
605. RT Rewind: March 2016 Reviews

Mar 8, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

Amanda and I are diving into the reviews from the March 2016 issue of RT Book Reviews. In this episode you will learn about A Tale of Two Biddies. You’ll discover Baby Bothering and God Bothering. And most importantly, are demons really a natural fit for the Regency era?
Romantic Times Rewind: March 2016 Reviews

Mar 8, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the book reviews for the March 2016 issue of RT Book Reviews. Thank you to Shannon Stacey for sending me this issue. You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind.
604. Dessert Projects, Romantasy, and Whimsy with Katee Robert

Mar 1, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

Katee Robert joins me to talk about her many releases this year, about marketing through Kickstarter and direct-to-reader options like Patreon, and about the foundational books in fantasy and romance that got her started. We also talk about current issues, like Findaway Voices and Spotify’s changes to the terms of service for authors.
603. Romantic Times Rewind: April 2006 Ads and Features!

Feb 23, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

We’re traveling back to April 2006 in this month’s RT Rewind!We discuss the evolving cover art for the Immortals After Dark series and style changes in illustrated covers. We also talk aboutWell water adventuresAuthor photo? MUST be leaningA contest made of author prom photosMany predecessors to GoodReadsA book from 1991, promoted in 2006, made into a movie in 2022. And a FULL PAGE of Mr. Romance.
Romantic Times Rewind: April 2006 Ads & Features

Feb 23, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the ads and features in the April 2006 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. Special and massive thanks to Shannon Stacey for sending me this issue!You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind.
Podcast 602, Your Transcript Has Arrived

Feb 16, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

Transcript AnnouncementPodcast 602, Your Transcript Has ArrivedThis podcast transcript was handcrafted with meticulous skill by Garlic Knitter. Many thanks. ❤Click here to subscribe to The Podcast →Post navigationBy posting a comment, you consent to have your personally identifiable information collected and used in accordance with our privacy policy. ↑ Back to Top
602. Foundations of Fantasy Romance with Jennifer L. Armentrout

Feb 16, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

A | BN | KVisions of Flesh and Blood is out next week, so we’re looking forward, and back – and way, way back in the past. We talk about a series she’s paused, and why, and what it means to update a book that doesn’t ‘age well.’ What fantasy or historical romances were foundational reading for you?
Stuff We Like: Fun Little Treats

Feb 14, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! I’ve been enjoying a bunch of little boosts and treats for myself, and wanted to share some of them and other items I’m looking at in this month’s Stuff We Like. NB: Some of our links are affiliate coded, which sends a portion of your purchase price back to us at no extra cost to you.
Stuff We Like: Fun Little Treats!

Feb 14, 2024 | smartbitchestrashybooks.com | Sarah Wendell

Stuff We Like: Fun Little Treats!It’s time for another edition of Stuff We Like! This month, I’m featuring fun treats that I’ve bought or am considering for folks in my family. 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, we have a complete Stuff We Like archive, including past Gift Guides and other posts of our favorite items.