The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams

e-ALC, 10:17:17Narrated by: Bahni TurpinRelease Date: January 27, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: January 22-25, 2026Stand-alone Source: Libro FM (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning:  Slavery, Rape, Torture, Racial slurs, Death, Infidelity, Vomit, Death of Parent, Toxic FriendshipFor Readers Interested In:…

Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik

e-ALC, 10:17:17Narrated by: Reena DuttRelease Date: January 27, 2026Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: January 15-23, 2026Stand-alone Source: Netgalley (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Bullying, Vomit, AlcoholFor Readers Interested In: 2sLGBTQ (Both bi), Audio, Contemporary romance, Sparkly Covers, Own Voices, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, Romance,…

A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James

e-ALC, 10:18:00Narrated by: Anna Caputo, Saskia Maarleveld, & Ari FliakosRelease Date: January 20, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: January 21-22, 2026Stand-alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received this ALC free from the publisher and their App. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Child Death, Grief, Violence, Suicide, Murder. Mental illness spirals, Death of…

16 Forever by Lance Rubin

e-ALC, 09:50:47Narrated by: Lance Rubin, Katie Schorr, & Dustin Rubin Release Date: January 6, 2026Published by: HarperCollinsRead from: January 20-21, 2026Stand-alone Source: Netgalley (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: For Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Audio, Sparkly Covers, Science Fiction, Terminal/Chronic Condition, Time Travel, YA, Unconventional Timeline…

On Sundays She Picked Flowers by Yah Yah Scholfield

e-ALC, 08:30:09Narrated by: Angel Pean, Patryce Williams, & York WhitakerRelease Date: January 27, 2026 Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: January 19-20, 2026Stand-alone Source: Netgalley (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Violence, Child Abuse, Murder, Cannibalism, Sexual Content, Racism, Incest, Slavery, Gun ViolenceFor Readers…

Stacking the Shelves #671 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what all we borrowed, bought, and received for review. It’s hosted over at Tynga’s Reviews. Bought:  From the Publisher:  S/o to St. Martin’s Griffin! I’m reading this right now and it’s so cute! From Netgalley &/or Edelweiss:  The Weekly Wrap-Up!:  Sunday 01/25/26 : Stacking the Shelves #670 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! &…

A Killer Kind of Romance by Letizia Lorini

e-ALC, 14:11:15Narrated by: Lindsey DorcusRelease Date: January 13, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: January 18-19, 2026Stand-alone (for now!)Source: Libro FM (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Child Abuse, Death of a Parent, Suicide AttemptFor Readers Interested In: Adult, Audio, Contemporary,…

Take Me Away