Black Birds in the Sky: The Story and Legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre by Brandy Colbert

e-Audio, 05:25:30Narrated by: Balzer + BrayRelease Date: October 5, 2021Published by: Balzer + BrayRead from: December 2-4, 2021Stand-aloneSource: Library’s OverdriveTW: Mentions of Slavery and Segregation, Mentions of Death and harm because of one’s skin colorFor Readers Interested In: Non-fiction, African American History, Fave Authors, YA      A searing new work of nonfiction from award-winning…

The Pick-Up by Miranda Kenneally

e-Audio, 05:57:45Narrated by: Nick Walther & Sandra MichelleRelease Date: October 12, 2021Published by: Recorded Books, Inc. Read from: December 4-5, 2021Stand-aloneSource: Library’s OverdriveTW: Mentions of a Mosh pit and injuries from the Mosh Pit, Child abuse, Parent with depressionFor Readers Interested In: Contemporary Romance, Music, YA, Realistic Fiction, Dual POV WHAT SHE ORDERED? A RIDESHARE. WHAT…

You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao

e-Audio, 09:39:37Narrated by: Soneela NankaniRelease Date: November 9, 2021Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: November 21- December 2, 2021Stand-aloneSource: Library’s OverdriveTW: Car Accident with later result of deathFor Readers Interested In: Magical Realism, Romance, Realistic Fiction, Tear Jerkers, Own Voices, YA  Seventeen-year-old Julie has her future all planned out—move out of her small town with her…

So, This is Christmas by Tracy Andreen

e-Audio, 09:22:16Narrated by: Helen LaserRelease Date: October 12, 2021Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: November 28-29, 2021Stand-aloneSource: Library’s OverdriveTW: For Readers Interested In: Contemp Romance, Holidaze (Christmas), Realistic Fiction, YA     Sarah Dessen meets Let It Snow in this new YA Christmas romance!     When Finley Brown returned to her hometown of Christmas, Oklahoma,…

All the Feels by Olivia Dade

e-Audio, 12:34:48Narrated by: Kelsey NavarroRelease Date: November 16, 2021Published by: HarperAudioRead from: November 19-27, 2021Spoiler Alert, #2Source: Library’s OverdriveTW: Fatphobia, Domestic Abuse MentionsFor Readers Interested In: Fat Leads, Body Positivity, Romance, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Adult       Following Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade returns with another utterly charming romantic comedy about a devil-may-care actor—who actually cares…

Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey

E-book, 243 pagesRelease Date: October 19, 2021Published by: Kindle EditionRead from: October 22-November 20, 2021Stand-aloneSource: BoughtTW: For Readers Interested In: Holidaze (Christmas), Romance, Diversity (PTSD from prison), Contemporary Romance, Sparkly Covers, Spice Level 4, Grumpy/Sunshine, Office Romance, Realistic Fiction, Adult     A sizzling, standalone, feel-good holiday romance from Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author…

A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli

e-Audio, 07:12:12Narrated by: Richa MoorjaniRelease Date: October 5, 2021Published by: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing GroupRead from: November 17-19, 2021Stand-aloneSource: Library’s OverdriveTW: N/AFor Readers Interested In: Holidaze -Books set during a holiday (Diwali, Christmas), Diverse Author, Diverse MC, POC on the Cover, POC MC, Contemporary Romance, Sparkly Covers, Adult       One type-A data…

Witch Please by Ann Aguirre

E-Audio, 363 PagesRelease Date: September 7, 2021Published by: Sourcebooks CasablancaRead from: November 15-16, 2021Fix-It Witches, #1Source: LibraryTW: For Readers Interested In: Paranormal, Witches,  Romance, LGBTQ+, Magic, Adult   Practical Magic meets Gilmore Girls in this adorable witchy rom-com with: • A bisexual virgin baker with a curse• A witch looking to avoid romantic entanglements• And a…

When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez

Hardcover, 375 pagesRelease Date: September 21, 2021Published by: Dial BooksRead from: November 11-12, 2021Stand-aloneSource: LibraryTW: sexual assault, abuse, mental illness, drug usage, miscarriage, and pregnancy.For Readers Interested In: Contemporary, Verse, Representation of Mental Illness or Disabilities, Realistic Fiction, Diverse Authors, Diverse MC, Own Voices, YA   An unforgettable, torrential, and hopeful debut young adult novel-in-verse…

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