By Sarah Statz Cords
Let’s face it, if there’s one thing the LitBlog Smart Bitches who LOVE Trashy Books has going for it, it’s an eye-catching name.
Luckily, that’s not all this informative, enjoyable blog has going for it. If you’re a romance reader, this site is a treasure trove of reviews, insiders’ stories, and news from the world of romance publishing; in recent weeks the authors have blogged about Bad Sex Scenes, the overuse of certain images on Romance Covers, and the possibility of manga romance novels. Even if you’re not a romance reader, this site can be particularly valuable for its honest romance reviews. Let’s put it this way: these smart bitches are very smart, and they don’t mince words in their reviews, which I personally appreciate.
I’ll be the first to admit the language (and some of the subject matter) at the site may not be for everyone. I know some libraries with blocking software can’t access Bookslut, because of its title; that same software may keep some library staff from accessing this site as well (my library doesn’t block; can anyone out there confirm or deny that this site is blocked by your blocking software?). But if you don’t mind a bit of profanity and frank talk, this is definitely a romance book blog worth perusing for your own RA knowledge, as well as a few giggles and maybe even some romance novel suggestions.
Booktender,
Yay! (re: getting to these sites.) I know they’re two of my favorites for keeping up with book news. I love ANY commentary about book covers–I know we’re supposed to care about more of the book than just the cover, but let’s face it, covers are a huge part of books (and the joy of looking at and choosing them).
I can get to SB,TB at my library as well as Bookslut. If I couldn’t, I would send a notice to our tech staff to unblock as these are legit libraryland websites!
Long Live Cover Snarks!
Sarah, you mean once in the day you couldn’t get through and once you could? That IS weird. Does the same go for Bookslut or other “filtered” sites? Or were you on different computers?
Technology is unpredictable, to say the least. I HOPE this site isn’t blocked for you; it’s such a great resource.
Oh wow. Just tried it, and I can get through. Hmmmm.
It’s blocked by my library software. So is Connie Brockway’s site (go figure). So are the sites of several other, shall we say, romance writers, most notably the ones more on the erotica end of the spectrum (which Ms. Brockway is not . . . she was surprised to hear at PLA to hear that she is filtered).