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I'm Sarah from Smart Bitches, and I like Trashy Books | Daily SBTB email: http://bit.ly/SBTB-feed | Reviews, Cover Snark, & Recs: http://sb-tb.com |
My guest this week is Julia Quinn! Ofc we talk about JQ Editions & historicals - but also about book banning, and the need to show up and be loud.
Psst - there's also some news about which titles from Lisa Kleypas and Julie Anne Long will be part of JQ Editions 2027.
bit.ly/704JuliaQuinn
Psst - there's also some news about which titles from Lisa Kleypas and Julie Anne Long will be part of JQ Editions 2027.
bit.ly/704JuliaQuinn
February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
My guest this week is Julia Quinn! Ofc we talk about JQ Editions & historicals - but also about book banning, and the need to show up and be loud.
Psst - there's also some news about which titles from Lisa Kleypas and Julie Anne Long will be part of JQ Editions 2027.
bit.ly/704JuliaQuinn
Psst - there's also some news about which titles from Lisa Kleypas and Julie Anne Long will be part of JQ Editions 2027.
bit.ly/704JuliaQuinn
My episode with @ceilidhann.bsky.social is all about Oscar nominations, and also about celebrity brands and exploitation.
In this clip: Kayleigh got blocked for criticizing a celebrity for mining their child's vulnerability for content. "It's not content."
Listen here: bit.ly/703Kayleigh
In this clip: Kayleigh got blocked for criticizing a celebrity for mining their child's vulnerability for content. "It's not content."
Listen here: bit.ly/703Kayleigh
February 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
My episode with @ceilidhann.bsky.social is all about Oscar nominations, and also about celebrity brands and exploitation.
In this clip: Kayleigh got blocked for criticizing a celebrity for mining their child's vulnerability for content. "It's not content."
Listen here: bit.ly/703Kayleigh
In this clip: Kayleigh got blocked for criticizing a celebrity for mining their child's vulnerability for content. "It's not content."
Listen here: bit.ly/703Kayleigh
January 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Wonder where to start with Alice Coldbreath? We have you covered: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2026/01/which-one-first-alice-coldbreath/
January 26, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Wonder where to start with Alice Coldbreath? We have you covered: https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2026/01/which-one-first-alice-coldbreath/
GUESS WHAT, Y'ALL.
Candy @beautifulduckweed.bsky.social is BACK to talk Heated Rivalry, this show that literally no one has heard of.
She did some majestic recapping, but was that enough? Ha. No. We had much to discuss.
Want to listen? Join us! bit.ly/702HeatedRiv...
Candy @beautifulduckweed.bsky.social is BACK to talk Heated Rivalry, this show that literally no one has heard of.
She did some majestic recapping, but was that enough? Ha. No. We had much to discuss.
Want to listen? Join us! bit.ly/702HeatedRiv...
January 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
GUESS WHAT, Y'ALL.
Candy @beautifulduckweed.bsky.social is BACK to talk Heated Rivalry, this show that literally no one has heard of.
She did some majestic recapping, but was that enough? Ha. No. We had much to discuss.
Want to listen? Join us! bit.ly/702HeatedRiv...
Candy @beautifulduckweed.bsky.social is BACK to talk Heated Rivalry, this show that literally no one has heard of.
She did some majestic recapping, but was that enough? Ha. No. We had much to discuss.
Want to listen? Join us! bit.ly/702HeatedRiv...
FOR WHOM THE BELLE TOLLS by Jaysea Lynn
"There are puns and horniness, but underneath it all is a warm hug from an author who has worked hard on herself, and come out with a healthier attitude to life in general."
"There are puns and horniness, but underneath it all is a warm hug from an author who has worked hard on herself, and come out with a healthier attitude to life in general."
January 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM
FOR WHOM THE BELLE TOLLS by Jaysea Lynn
"There are puns and horniness, but underneath it all is a warm hug from an author who has worked hard on herself, and come out with a healthier attitude to life in general."
"There are puns and horniness, but underneath it all is a warm hug from an author who has worked hard on herself, and come out with a healthier attitude to life in general."
FUNDAMENTALS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
"I read this book in snatched moments and stolen hours. It features tropes that I’m not all that interested in, but the writing is so immersive and rich that these didn’t feel like familiar tropes. They felt original and fresh."
"I read this book in snatched moments and stolen hours. It features tropes that I’m not all that interested in, but the writing is so immersive and rich that these didn’t feel like familiar tropes. They felt original and fresh."
January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
FUNDAMENTALS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
"I read this book in snatched moments and stolen hours. It features tropes that I’m not all that interested in, but the writing is so immersive and rich that these didn’t feel like familiar tropes. They felt original and fresh."
"I read this book in snatched moments and stolen hours. It features tropes that I’m not all that interested in, but the writing is so immersive and rich that these didn’t feel like familiar tropes. They felt original and fresh."
In this week's episode, @imanadult.bsky.social and I discuss our favorite reads of 2025, our wishes for 2026, and Amanda's taste in music. bit.ly/701Wishes
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
In this week's episode, @imanadult.bsky.social and I discuss our favorite reads of 2025, our wishes for 2026, and Amanda's taste in music. bit.ly/701Wishes
It's EPISODE 700 of the podcast! 🎉🥂🍾
And it's an audio AND video episode with Amanda Matta, who is looking at some classic old skool romance covers with an art history lens - and it's so much fun.
Want to watch the whole show on YouTube? ▶️ https://bit.ly/SPTBYouTube
And it's an audio AND video episode with Amanda Matta, who is looking at some classic old skool romance covers with an art history lens - and it's so much fun.
Want to watch the whole show on YouTube? ▶️ https://bit.ly/SPTBYouTube
January 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM
It's EPISODE 700 of the podcast! 🎉🥂🍾
And it's an audio AND video episode with Amanda Matta, who is looking at some classic old skool romance covers with an art history lens - and it's so much fun.
Want to watch the whole show on YouTube? ▶️ https://bit.ly/SPTBYouTube
And it's an audio AND video episode with Amanda Matta, who is looking at some classic old skool romance covers with an art history lens - and it's so much fun.
Want to watch the whole show on YouTube? ▶️ https://bit.ly/SPTBYouTube
Candy is back to recap episode 6 of Heated Rivalry - grab your forks!
"This is the exact polar opposite of the girls are fighting. The boys are…talking? Reaching an understanding? Being so sweet to each other that I’m gnawing on drywall?"
Bring your lunch & come hang out! https://bit.ly/HRep6SBTB
"This is the exact polar opposite of the girls are fighting. The boys are…talking? Reaching an understanding? Being so sweet to each other that I’m gnawing on drywall?"
Bring your lunch & come hang out! https://bit.ly/HRep6SBTB
January 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Candy is back to recap episode 6 of Heated Rivalry - grab your forks!
"This is the exact polar opposite of the girls are fighting. The boys are…talking? Reaching an understanding? Being so sweet to each other that I’m gnawing on drywall?"
Bring your lunch & come hang out! https://bit.ly/HRep6SBTB
"This is the exact polar opposite of the girls are fighting. The boys are…talking? Reaching an understanding? Being so sweet to each other that I’m gnawing on drywall?"
Bring your lunch & come hang out! https://bit.ly/HRep6SBTB
Update I already have a potato! We are one third toward our goal!
January 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Update I already have a potato! We are one third toward our goal!
The reason for growth and prosperity was "Peace, vaccinations, and potatoes."
I have found a French academic paper as a possible source (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10676119/)
But listen...hear me out.
I have found a French academic paper as a possible source (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10676119/)
But listen...hear me out.
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
The reason for growth and prosperity was "Peace, vaccinations, and potatoes."
I have found a French academic paper as a possible source (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10676119/)
But listen...hear me out.
I have found a French academic paper as a possible source (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10676119/)
But listen...hear me out.
If you're in need of some pretty and enjoyable tv in short episodes, PBS Passport has many seasons of Rick Steves.
And you're supporting @pbs.org but in particular:
You can meet Hakan! He is in the episode about Stockholm.
He is quoting someone about why Stockholm's population started to grow:
And you're supporting @pbs.org but in particular:
You can meet Hakan! He is in the episode about Stockholm.
He is quoting someone about why Stockholm's population started to grow:
January 5, 2026 at 12:14 AM
If you're in need of some pretty and enjoyable tv in short episodes, PBS Passport has many seasons of Rick Steves.
And you're supporting @pbs.org but in particular:
You can meet Hakan! He is in the episode about Stockholm.
He is quoting someone about why Stockholm's population started to grow:
And you're supporting @pbs.org but in particular:
You can meet Hakan! He is in the episode about Stockholm.
He is quoting someone about why Stockholm's population started to grow:
Today Julia Quinn announced JQ Editions, a historical romance special edition subscription service launching on Kickstarter in January.
This announcement set my whole brain on fire: it's an intersection of several trends happening within romance.
smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/12/juli...
This announcement set my whole brain on fire: it's an intersection of several trends happening within romance.
smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/12/juli...
December 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Today Julia Quinn announced JQ Editions, a historical romance special edition subscription service launching on Kickstarter in January.
This announcement set my whole brain on fire: it's an intersection of several trends happening within romance.
smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/12/juli...
This announcement set my whole brain on fire: it's an intersection of several trends happening within romance.
smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/12/juli...
Ok if I had a nickel for every time there was a plate of boobs in Stardew Valley I'd have two nickels which isn't a lot but why are there so many titty platters?
December 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Ok if I had a nickel for every time there was a plate of boobs in Stardew Valley I'd have two nickels which isn't a lot but why are there so many titty platters?
Candy is back with a gift for everyone: a recap of Heated Rivalry ep. 5 just before the finale drops.
"I don’t know if my heart can keep growing; Jacob Tierney, you’re giving me dilated cardiomyopathy."
https://bit.ly/HRep5
"I don’t know if my heart can keep growing; Jacob Tierney, you’re giving me dilated cardiomyopathy."
https://bit.ly/HRep5
December 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Candy is back with a gift for everyone: a recap of Heated Rivalry ep. 5 just before the finale drops.
"I don’t know if my heart can keep growing; Jacob Tierney, you’re giving me dilated cardiomyopathy."
https://bit.ly/HRep5
"I don’t know if my heart can keep growing; Jacob Tierney, you’re giving me dilated cardiomyopathy."
https://bit.ly/HRep5
Sometimes the scroll is startlingly on point.
December 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Sometimes the scroll is startlingly on point.
Guess what? Candy is back with a recap of episode four of Heated Rivalry!
As she put it, "...you know what would be fun? Reliving the trauma of episode 4 together!"
It's important that everyone's angst and agony be at proper levels prior to episode 5.
https://bit.ly/HRCandy
As she put it, "...you know what would be fun? Reliving the trauma of episode 4 together!"
It's important that everyone's angst and agony be at proper levels prior to episode 5.
https://bit.ly/HRCandy
December 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Guess what? Candy is back with a recap of episode four of Heated Rivalry!
As she put it, "...you know what would be fun? Reliving the trauma of episode 4 together!"
It's important that everyone's angst and agony be at proper levels prior to episode 5.
https://bit.ly/HRCandy
As she put it, "...you know what would be fun? Reliving the trauma of episode 4 together!"
It's important that everyone's angst and agony be at proper levels prior to episode 5.
https://bit.ly/HRCandy
Our final weekly gift guide has arrived, with gift suggestions for folks who love sparkly things, tarot, astrology, the stars, puzzles, and more!
What's on your wishlist?
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-sparkly-witchy-vibes/
What's on your wishlist?
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-sparkly-witchy-vibes/
December 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Our final weekly gift guide has arrived, with gift suggestions for folks who love sparkly things, tarot, astrology, the stars, puzzles, and more!
What's on your wishlist?
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-sparkly-witchy-vibes/
What's on your wishlist?
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-sparkly-witchy-vibes/
Amanda @imanadult.bsky.social bought herself an early Christmas present.
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Amanda @imanadult.bsky.social bought herself an early Christmas present.
We've got gifts for bookish folks, plus a whole buffet of recommendations in the comments in this gift guide!
The earrings! The ornaments! So many tiny books to make into clever gifts.
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-bookish-gifts/
The earrings! The ornaments! So many tiny books to make into clever gifts.
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-bookish-gifts/
December 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We've got gifts for bookish folks, plus a whole buffet of recommendations in the comments in this gift guide!
The earrings! The ornaments! So many tiny books to make into clever gifts.
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-bookish-gifts/
The earrings! The ornaments! So many tiny books to make into clever gifts.
https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/stuffwelike/holiday-gift-guide-2025-bookish-gifts/
Have you read Candy's essay, "Heated Rivalry: The Unbearable Lightness of Having a Dump-Truck Ass" yet? https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/12/heated-rivalry-the-unbearable-lightness-of-having-a-dump-truck-ass/
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Have you read Candy's essay, "Heated Rivalry: The Unbearable Lightness of Having a Dump-Truck Ass" yet? https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/12/heated-rivalry-the-unbearable-lightness-of-having-a-dump-truck-ass/
There is still time to order Smart Bitches candles for the holidays! They're available for a limited time until early January, and y'all, they smell incredible.
You can shop small and spread light this year. 🕯️🎁
https://waxcabincandleco.com/products/smart-bitches-trashy-novels-podcast-candle
You can shop small and spread light this year. 🕯️🎁
https://waxcabincandleco.com/products/smart-bitches-trashy-novels-podcast-candle
December 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
There is still time to order Smart Bitches candles for the holidays! They're available for a limited time until early January, and y'all, they smell incredible.
You can shop small and spread light this year. 🕯️🎁
https://waxcabincandleco.com/products/smart-bitches-trashy-novels-podcast-candle
You can shop small and spread light this year. 🕯️🎁
https://waxcabincandleco.com/products/smart-bitches-trashy-novels-podcast-candle
But I have 2 childhood pictures of myself because of the hoarding and damage. And I really wanted to have this.
I looked at it as a child and didn't know what it was. Later I realized.
It was a mezuzah.
I looked at it as a child and didn't know what it was. Later I realized.
It was a mezuzah.
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
But I have 2 childhood pictures of myself because of the hoarding and damage. And I really wanted to have this.
I looked at it as a child and didn't know what it was. Later I realized.
It was a mezuzah.
I looked at it as a child and didn't know what it was. Later I realized.
It was a mezuzah.
Thanks for keeping our neighbors fed @mealsonwheelsus.bsky.social @feedingamerica.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Thanks for keeping our neighbors fed @mealsonwheelsus.bsky.social @feedingamerica.org