These themes will vary! It could be based off of some book mail I just received, pop culture, something personal to me, a headline from the news, a trend I noticed when I was buying books for my library system, etc. I hope you stick around to see all the themes and book recs I…
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish and is now run by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week she will post a new Top Ten list . Everyone is welcome to join. This week’s topic is: Books I HAD to Have Immediately but Still Haven’t Read I haven’t read the Hoops…
e-ALC, 08:53:05Narrated by: Renika Williams-BlutcherRelease Date: June 23, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 15-16, 2026Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received this ALC for free from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Car Accident, Death of a Parent, Infidelity, Grief, Alcohol, Racism, VomitFor Readers of: Audio, Contemporary,…
e-ALC, 10:17:36Narrated by: Natalie NaudusRelease Date: June 16, 2026Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: July 14-15, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Death, EntitiesFor Readers of: 2sLGBTQ+, Audio, Contemporary, Sparkly Covers, Social Media, Supernatural, Thrillers, YA Perfect for fans of Rory Power and Tiffany D. Jackson, this twisty horror novel follows a magnetic young influencer who…
e-ALC, 07:50:12Narrated by: Karissa VackerRelease Date: June 30, 2026Published by: Dreamscape Media (Poisoned Pen Press)Read from: July 14, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received this ALC from the publisher and Netgalley. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Murder, Death, Domestic Abuse, Blood, Gun Violence, Infidelity, Sexual Assault, Car Accident, AddictionFor Readers of: Adult, Audio, Sparkly…
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 Library: The Weekly Wrap-Up! Sunday 07/19/26 : Stacking the Shelves #695 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! Monday 07/20/26: Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead & Big Stick Energy by Sarina BowenTuesday 07/21/26: TTT: Books That…
e-ALC, 12:00:59Narrated by: Stella Hunter and Alex KyddRelease Date: July 14, 2026Published by: Simon & Schuster AudioRead from: July 12-14, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Libro FM (I received this ALC from the publisher and Libro FM. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Sexual Content, Misogyny, Sexism, Injury/Injury Detail, Bullying, Grief, Death, Alcohol, CursingFor Readers of: Adult,…
Paperback, 192 PagesRelease Date: July 28, 2026Published by: Viking Books for Young ReadersRead from: July 7-13, 2026Devilfish Bay, #1Source: Publisher at the ALA Conference (I received this ARC from the publisher and ALA. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: N/A For Readers of: Catchy Titles, Contemporary, Favorites, Graphic Novels, Sparkly Covers, Middle Grade, Most…
What’s the fastest or slowest you’ve ever finished a book???? I never actually timed it. I just know it was less than 24 hours. I sat down and started the book in the morning, and got up at dinner time when I was finished. I did get up for the restroom and stuff, but I…
e-ALC, 08:36:51ARC, 304 pagesNarrated by: Andia WinslowRelease Date: August 11, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 10-12, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received this ALC from the publisher and their app. I also received an ARC form. I immersive read this story with both of these formats. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Grief,…
