One of Us is Back by Karen M. McManus

e-Audio, 10:13:05Narrated by: Shannon McManus, Holly Linneman, Robbie Daymond, Jeff EbnerRelease Date: July 25, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 8-10, 2023One of Us is Lying, #3Source: PRH AppTW: Death, Gun Violence, Drink Drugging, Blood, Addiction, AlcoholismFor Readers Interested In: Thrillers, Mysteries, Series Ender, Multiple POV, Contemporary, YA      From international bestseller, Karen…

Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon

e-Audio, 10:03:50Narrated by: Hathaway LeeRelease Date: July 4, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 30 – July 8, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Abortion Mentioned, Panic Attack from Mental Illness, Emotional AbuseFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Contemporary, LOL, Adult, Religious Diversity (Jewish), Realistic Fiction     Chandler Cohen has never felt more like the ghost in…

Plus One by Kelsey Rodkey

e-Audio, 07:46:46Narrated by: Ann Marie Gideon Release Date: June 27, 2023Published by: HarperTeenRead from: June 30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Fatphobia, Car Accident, Bullying, Toxic FamilyFor Readers Interested In: Body Positivity, Religious Diversity (Jewish), Contemporary, Romance, YA     They say that those who can’t do, teach.     Lahey Johnson is notorious for helping her friends and…

The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade

e-Audio, 08:51:25Narrated by: Tamika Katon-DonegalRelease Date: June 27, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 28-30, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death, Sexual Assault, For Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Mystery, Ghosts, YA, Sparkly Covers     Sutton going missing is the worst thing to happen to Casey, to their family. She’s trying to help find her sister, but…

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

e-Audio, 09:43:19Narrated by: Brittany PressleyRelease Date: June 27, 2023Published by: Books on TapeRead from: June 25-27, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Grief, Suicide, Death, Mental Illness, PregnancyFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Time Travel, Adult, Magical Realism     Sometimes, the worst day of your life happens, and you have to figure out how to live after it. …

Kismat Connection by Ananya Devarajan

e-Audio, 08:40:53Narrated by: Reena Dutt & Vikas AdamRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Inkyard PressRead from: June 23-24, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Bullying, Child Abuse, Chronic Illness, RacismFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Astrology, Racial/Ethic Diversity, Realistic Fiction, YA     In this charming YA debut, a girl who’s determined to prove her star chart wrong ropes…

What She Missed by Liara Tamani

e-Audio, 06:21:54Narrated by: Shayna SmallRelease Date: June 13, 2023Published by: Greenwillow BooksRead from: June 21-23, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Car crash, Depression, Death of a grandparent, Mention of death from a drowning, drinking, marijuana, vomitFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Swimming, Contemporary, Diverse Characters, Realistic Fiction, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, YA     Sixteen-year-old Ebony Jones is devastated when…

Change the Game by Colin Kaepernick

e-book, 144 pagesRelease Date: March 7, 2023Published by: GraphixRead from: June 7-22, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Racial Microaggressions, Microaggressions from his parentsFor Readers Interested In: Family Diversity (Transracial Adoption), Sports, Romance, College Scouts, YA     Colin Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete…

House Party edited by Justin A. Reynolds

e-Audio, 10:46:08Narrated by: Nile Bullock, Nicky Endres, Erin Ruth Walker, Frankie Corzo, Khristine Hvam, Angel Pean, Kevin R. Free, Ron Nery, Jr., Gail Shalan, Delanna Studi, Matthew J. Harris, Emana Rachelle, Genesis Oliver, and Tashi ThomasRelease Date: June 27, 12023Published by: Joy RevolutionRead from: June 16-21, 2023Stand-aloneSource: PRH AppTW: Drinking, Drugs, mention of vomit, Panic…

This Delicious Death by Kayla Cottingham

e-Audio, 08:30:48Narrated by: Sophie Amoss Release Date: April 25, 2023Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: June 18-19, 2023Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Sexism, Transmisia mentioned, Child neglect, Deadnaming, Anxiety mentioned, Intrusive thoughts, Nightmares, Suicidal ideation, implied Alcohol consumption, Drugging, Graphic blood & gore depiction including dead bodies and body parts, Body horror, Graphic cannibalism, Pandemic, Scars, Needles &…

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