Book Blogger Hop: Stand-Outs!

Which book really showcases your favorite author’s style, and what makes it stand out? As someone who reads every genre, this was hard. So I chose two books that had some of everything. What makes them stand out? There’s history to learn, there’s romance, there’s some ghost activity, and there’s Black characters. And they all…

The Bridge Back to You by Riss M. Neilson

e-ALC, 10:47:08Narrated by: Art Bautista & Imani Jade PowersRelease Date: March 31, 2026Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley Publishing)Read from: March 18-19, 2026 Stand-aloneSource:  PRH Audio App  (I received this ALC free from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Death of a Parent, Grief, Death, Chronic Illness (Endometriosis), Mental…

WoW: Catching Feelings by Emily Charlotte

This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine! The first rule for a drama-free senior year? Don’t fall for the mysterious new football transfer. A swoony young adult romance full of undeniable chemistry and school spirit perfect for…

Charmed and Dangerous by Shelly Page

e-ALC, 08:18:25Narrated by: Ashley J. HobbsRelease Date: March 24, 2026Published by: Joy RevolutionRead from: March 17-18, 2026 Stand-aloneSource:  PRH Audio App  (I received this ALC free from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Toxic Relationship, Gaslighting, Toxic Friendship, Injury/Injury Detail, Medical Content, Infidelity, Sexual Assault, Grief, Death of a…

Stacking the Shelves #679 & 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. From Netgalley:  From the Publisher:  The Weekly Wrap-Up!:  Sunday 03/22/26 : Stacking the Shelves #678 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! Monday 03/23/26: Frida’s Cook by Florencia Etcheves & The Boyfriend Launcher by Raechell GarrettTuesday 03/24/26: TTT: Books on My Spring…

Beast Becomes Her by Crystal Seitz

e-ALC, 14:32:11Narrated by: Daniel Henning & Jade WheelerRelease Date: March 3, 2026Published by: Simon and Schuster AudioRead from: March 15-17, 2026 Stand-aloneSource:  Libro FM  (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Gore, Domestic Abuse, Death of a Parent, Death, Grief, Physical Abuse, Animal Cruelty,…

Judge Stone by Viola Davis & James Patterson

e-ALC, 11:20:09Narrated by: Viola DavisRelease Date: March 9, 2026Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: March 13-15, 2026 Stand-aloneSource:  Netgalley  (I received this ALC free from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review!)Content Warning: Abortion, Racism, Rape, Sexual Assault, Murder, Hate Crime, Animal Death, Sexual Violence, ViolenceFor Readers Interested In: Adult, Audio, Contemporary, Racial/Ethnic…

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