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Today discuss what we’re currently reading, and whether we’re liking it. Then, we answer an email from Elizabeth who asks about re-reading a series and whether it holds up the second time. Please note: we have a spoilery discussion of Nalini Singh’s Heart of Obsidian at about 23:50 – 25:20, so if you haven’t read ... more >

JaneB Reviews / B+ Reviews / Recommended ReadsContemporary / New Adult / Recommended Reads / Sports3 Comments

Dear Ms. Wyllys: When MinnChica from The Bookpushers recommended this book to me, I admit a lot of reluctance. She said it was dark and gritty. Most of the dark and gritty books I’ve read lately have featured heroes who are criminals and into humiliating the heroine and I just ... more >

JanetPublishing Newsacademic publishing / Amazon / copyright / detective fiction / Japan / Newspapers / open access / poetry9 Comments

Retail in Seattle: In the Shadow of Amazon – If any book selling market seems like it would suffer because of Amazon’s presence, it’s Seattle. And yet, this article suggests that is far from the case; in fact, despite the obvious challenges, there are some interesting examples here of booksellers ... more >

JaneB Reviews / Recommended ReadsContemporary / friends-to-lovers / opposites attract / Recommended Read11 Comments

Dear Ms. Schiller: Initially I resisted buying this book because it was fairly pricey and while The Other C Word was entertaining, it wasn’t that entertaining plus TOCW had a lot of problematic issues such as the non stop sexual harassment by the hero. However, Mistress M from SM Book Obsessions ... more >

JaneBook DealsDeals3 Comments

The Billionaire’s Obsession: The Complete Collection Boxed Set (Mine For Tonight, Mine For Now, Mine Forever, Mine Completely) by J.S. Scott. $ .99 From the Jacket Copy: *****A NY TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER**** ***Limited Time $0.99 Sale*** GENRE: Contemporary Erotic Romance Once a serial trilogy, The Billionaire’s Obsession is ... more >

JaneFirst Pagefirst page / literary critique16 Comments

Welcome to First Page Saturday. Individual authors anonymously send a first page read and critiqued by the Dear Author community of authors, readers and industry others. Anyone is welcome to comment. You may comment anonymously. You can submit your own First Page using this form. [hr color=”light-gray” width=”50″ border_width=”5″ ] ... more >