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North Wales Live
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Lovehoney launches new book club
Lovehoney has launched Between the Sheets: A Smut Book Club after a study this year found that searches for 'smut books' rose by 78% between May 2023 and May 2024; and one series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (widely referred to as ACOTAR), was a huge driving force. #SmutTok now makes up 3% of the #BookTok universe. On TikTok, the hashtag #Smutbook has had 68,000 posts, whilst #Spicybooks has had over 1.1 million posts. Between the Sheets is a safe space to chat, share, and connect with fellow smut-lovers serving up reads from trending genres. To celebrate the launch, Lovehoney is giving away 100 curated bundles featuring a bestselling smut novel and a toy. The first 100 sign-ups to 'Between the Sheets' book club forum will be in with a chance of winning one. Lovehoney's sex & relationship expert, Annabelle Knight, said: "Erotica has a unique power - it opens the door to discovering what truly excites you, in a way that feels personal and empowering. As smut books continue to rise in popularity online, they're helping people uncover more about their desires, boundaries, and turn-ons - often for the first time, and can enhance solo pleasure or intimacy with a partner. Between the Sheets is about creating a space where people can explore their fantasies, spark new conversations around pleasure, and feel confident embracing their desires.'
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lovehoney launches new book club
Lovehoney has launched Between the Sheets: A Smut Book Club after a study this year found that searches for 'smut books' rose by 78% between May 2023 and May 2024; and one series, A Court of Thorns and Roses (widely referred to as ACOTAR), was a huge driving force. #SmutTok now makes up 3% of the #BookTok universe. On TikTok, the hashtag #Smutbook has had 68,000 posts, whilst #Spicybooks has had over 1.1 million posts. Between the Sheets is a safe space to chat, share, and connect with fellow smut-lovers serving up reads from trending genres. To celebrate the launch, Lovehoney is giving away 100 curated bundles featuring a bestselling smut novel and a toy. The first 100 sign-ups to 'Between the Sheets' book club forum will be in with a chance of winning one. Lovehoney's sex & relationship expert, Annabelle Knight, said: "Erotica has a unique power - it opens the door to discovering what truly excites you, in a way that feels personal and empowering. As smut books continue to rise in popularity online, they're helping people uncover more about their desires, boundaries, and turn-ons - often for the first time, and can enhance solo pleasure or intimacy with a partner. Between the Sheets is about creating a space where people can explore their fantasies, spark new conversations around pleasure, and feel confident embracing their desires.' For more information visit: Between The Sheets: Where Pleasure Meets Page-turners
Vogue
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Romance Books are So Back—And Moms are Obsessed
The story goes a bit like this: She's the youngest daughter of a starving family, he's a prince whose kingdom is suffering from a curse. Though she doesn't know it, her love is the only thing that can save his kingdom from ruin. It could be the plot of a children's fairytale—or the plot of Sarah J Maas's for-adults book series A Court of Thorns and Roses, which has been credited with starting a bookbound sexual revolution. 'Romantasy,' the literary genre that fuses fantasy stories with adult-only romance plots, is the leading book genre according to market research company Circana BookScan. It's also growing by leaps and bounds, with 1.9 million books sold since January 1 alone. Hop on BookTok (the TikTok community dedicated to reading books) and you'll find romance books rebranded: Words like 'spicy' and chili pepper emojis are common positive reactions to a story, and there are hashtags dedicated to tropes like 'friends-to-lovers' and 'marriage of convenience.' It's a pretty good glow-up for the once-maligned romance book category. 'A seed was planted for the craze about 20 years ago or so with the Twilight series,' says New York Public Library librarian Anne Royer. 'Romance wasn't the main plot in that or The Hunger Games, but these are the books millennials were raised on. It makes sense that they want a similar story but with more adult content now that they are adults.' She adds that Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) was the third most checked out book from the library last year. It's just another industry proving the common saying of 'sex sells' true. But for a lot of women—especially mothers—diving into the genre is helping them reconnect with themselves and escape the everyday. 'There is so much sex in this book,' says Let Them author and mother-of-three Mel Robbins, who listened to ACOTAR as an audiobook. 'You literally blush. And what's so cool about dramatic audio is that I would have my earbuds in all day long. I would be washing dishes, but I'm not in my kitchen with my hands in my soapy water, I'm literally flying with Rhysand through the skies of Prythian.'
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ACOTAR fans convinced they've 'worked out' when Sarah J Maas will announce next book
Fans of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas have been left disappointed after hoping the next book would be announced on the 10th anniversary of the first book's release Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses were left feeling a bit let down when the book's 10th anniversary passed without any word on a new addition to the series. Before the anniversary, enthusiast were convinced that the 10-year milestone would be the day the next book was announced; however, this turned out to be wrong. Still, this hasn't dampened the spirits of readers who are convinced that a new book announcement is just around the corner, with some now speculating that the reveal will happen at the end of the month. Backing up their prediction, they noted that the large ACOTAR book displays appearing in bookstores across America all feature chapter 21 prominently, reports the Mirror US. They also highlighted that such announcements often fall on Wednesdays, which aligns with May 21, and interestingly, this date is right after Bloomsbury's upcoming trade meeting. The fan elaborated on their hypothesis by referencing Sarah J Maas's Spotify wrapped video where she seemingly gave a clue, saying: "5/21 is international tea day. SJM being a TS fan many speculate the Spotify wrapped video where she 'spilled the tea is another hint." As fans eagerly speculate about the release of the next book in the series, they are also scouring for clues about which character it will spotlight, with many fingers pointing towards Elain - sibling to previous protagonists Feyre and Nesta. The ACOTAR display at Waterstones Liverpool in the UK has stoked fan theories that it's a nod to Elain being the focus of the upcoming story. After Bloomsbury posted a TikTok video of the display, followers didn't hesitate to dive into detective mode, sharing their conjectures online. One aficionado commented: "Without Hope We Can Not Endure- on the floor, closed ivy on the walls, blossoms - looks like hints of Elain!". Another chimed in with: "Truth teller on the top left and the flower on the top right of the arch (ACOWAR and ACOFAS cover symbols)...very interesting," sparking thoughts of a possible tie to Elain and her rumored romance with Azriel. And yet another enthusiast declared: "ELRIEL IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER GUYS."
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sarah J Maas fans 'work out' hidden clue ACOTAR clue as they celebrate big anniversary
Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses have been begging for an update on the series after discovering a 'hidden clue' while celebrating the series' tenth anniversary Celebrations are in full swing as it's the tenth anniversary since Sarah J Maas's smash-hit A Court of Thorns and Roses series first graced our bookshelves, sending fans around the globe into a frenzy of excitement - all of them eager for news on when the much-anticipated next instalment will drop. In honour of a decade of fantasy indulgence, gorgeous 'Night Court' special editions have hit the shelves this year, donning black and silver foiled covers complemented by black sprayed edges, causing quite the stir among both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to the bestselling phenomena. Giant book displays have started to make headlines in US bookstores for celebrating these singular editions and the monumental tenth birthday of the initial launch, with fans quick to point out that these displays seem to emphasise a particular chapter of the saga. Hopping onto TikTok, one aficionado gave a sneak peek at the books taking the spotlight at her local shop, dishing out a juicy guess about what's brewing for the future of the series and when the next chapter might be revealed. On her video post, @sarareadsabook speculated: "I'm highly convinced book 6 is going to be about the spring court and the announcement is coming May 5th. These giant ACOTAR books popping up everywhere and inside is the quote from Calanmai (May)", reports the Mirror US. Adding further intrigue, she hinted: "It's Elain's turn for a book (and we all know she's a Spring). The 10 year ACOTAR anniversary is May 5th. I believe we may find out some jaw dropping info about Calanmai in book six pertaining to certain characters [three sets of eye emojis]" The UK's tenth anniversary celebrations for a beloved book series have also sparked wild fan theories, particularly after a grand display at Liverpool Waterstones caught the eye. The setup featured quotes from the books, a mask, floral arrangements, and an evocative image of a dagger shrouded in shadows. When Bloomsbury posted a TikTok video of the display, fans flooded the comments with speculation. One eager fan commented: "Can this please be the announcement that the announcement is coming?" Others delved into what the new book might cover, with one saying: "Without Hope We Can Not Endure- on the floor, closed ivy on the walls, blossoms - looks like hints of Elain!" Another pointed out: "truth teller on the top left and the flower on the top right of the arch (ACOWAR and ACOFAS cover symbols)...very interesting" hinting at a connection to Elain and her possible romance with Azriel. A third chimed in with excitement: "ELRIEL IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER GUYS," which sparked a debate among fans, as one countered with: "Gwyn is Azriel's mate" while another suggested: "Eris is Azriel's mate."
