e-ALC, 07:47:51Narrated by: AhDream SmithRelease Date: July 7, 2026Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: Juky 16-17, 2026Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Death of a ParentFor Readers of: 2sLGBTQ+ (Bi), Audio, Coming of Age, Contemporary, Sparkly Cover, Libby, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, Romance, YA A heartbreaking yet hopeful novel about one girl’s journey through grief…
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! A young exorcist faces demons both real and figurative in this searing horror novel from the author of The Year of the Witching and An Academy for Liars. At eight years old, Juliet…
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…
