What book would make a killer soundtrack, and what would that soundtrack sound like? I would say any books that’s a dystopian would have a great rock soundtrack. Or even some metal. Anything that might get the blood pumping and your head banging! What about you? Have you ever thought about a question like this…

Just Between Us by Adeline Kon

Paperback, 320 pagesRelease Date: February 24, 2026Published by: Dial BooksRead from: May 22-June 11, 2026Stand-aloneSource: TLA (Received a finished copy from the publisher during this conference.)  Content Warning: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic Friendship, Injury/Injury Detail, Medical Content, Cursing, Transphobia, AlcoholFor Readers of: 2sLGBTQ+, Contemporary, Graphic Novels, Sparkly Covers, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Chinese American and Malaysaian), Realistic…

The Missed Connection by Tia Williams

e-ALC, 09:13:41Narrated by: Khaya FraitesRelease Date: June 9, 2026Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: June 9-10, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Bought on Audible   Content Warning: Stalking, Sexual Content, Panic Attacks/Disorders, Alcoholism, Mental Illness, Death of a Parent, Alcohol, Injury/Injury Detail, CursingFor Readers of: Adult, Audible, Audio, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Romance, Most Anticipated, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction      …

I Am Not a Vampire (Anymore) by Darcy Miller

e-ALC, 08:51:49Narrated by: Jennifer McoolRelease Date: June 9, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 8-9, 2026Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received this e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)  Content Warning: Blood, Physical Abuse, Violence, Injury/Injury Detail, Death of a Parent, Fire/Fire Injury, AlcoholFor Readers of: Action, Audio,…

Summer’s Never Over by Darby Bozeman

e-ALC, 11:02:08Narrated by: Carlotta BrentanRelease Date: June 9, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 7-8, 2026Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received this e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)  Content Warning: Death of a Parent, Death, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Grief, Cursing, Gun Violence, InfidelityFor Readers of: Adult, Audio,…

The Weekly Wrap-Up #692 & 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 Library:  The Weekly Wrap-Up!:  Sunday 06/21/26 : Stacking the Shelves #691 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! & Breakout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola YoonMonday 06/22/26: Close…

Pretty Dead Things by Kelsey Cox

e-ALC, 09:42:42Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Brittany Pressley, Mia Wurgaft, Saskia Maarleveld, Stevi IncremonaRelease Date: July 7, 2026Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: June 6-7, 2026Stand-aloneSource:  Google Play (I received this e-ALC from the publisher and Google Play. This did nothing to influence my review.)  Content Warning: Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Sexual Assualt, Adult/Minor Relationship, Dementia, Miscarriage, RapeFor Readers…

Chase Me If You Can by Heather Frances

e-ALC, 09:55:31Narrated by: Brooke BloomingdaleRelease Date: June 23, 2026Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 5-6, 2026stand-aloneSource:  PRH Audio App (I received this e-ALC from the publisher and their app. This did nothing to influence my review.)  Content Warning: Sexual Content, Sexism, Misogyny, Car Accident, Emotional Abuse, Tox Relationship, Blood, Injury/Injury Detail, VomitFor Readers of: Adult,…

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