As soon as I saw there was a hurricane coming to the Gulf I knew to get ready. As a Native Galvestonian we’re taught early on what we need to prepare before it even comes your way because you just never know. So I did what I could in prep for Hurricane Beryl. I got…
July is the month for reading by the pool or on the beach. What’s your favorite summer beach book, and why is it suitable for a sunny day? Ok so hear me out. I usually only read horror/thrillers during the summer. (And well any time lol But MOSTLY then because there’s always so many that…
Hey y’all! I’ve finally got power, but not from being at home -_- We had to come to a friend’s house. But I’m not going to be mad or upset. I’m I’m very thankful we have a friend who let me, hubs, a 3 year old, and 2 dogs crash so we could get out…
e-Audio, 08:49:16, Narrated by: Shaniqua OkwokRelease Date: July 9, 2024Published by: TundraRead from: July 1-2, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review. I also received a physical ARC but I went with the audio…
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 & Edelweiss: From the Publishers: The Weekly Wrap-Up!: Sunday 06/30/23: Stacking the Shelves #590 & the Weekly Wrap-Up! & Sleep Like Death by Kalynn BayronMonday 07/01/24: It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant & Isabel and…
e-Audio, 09:32:14Narrated by: Breton Lalama, Mich Anger, & Arlen Aguayo StewartRelease Date: June 4, 2024Published by: TundraRead from: June 22-30, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: Gore, Animal death, Body horror, Dysphoria, Violence, Death, Bullying, Blood, Hate crime, Child death, Abandonment, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Transphobia, Addiction, Child abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Grief, Sexism, Xenophobia,…
Can you suggest a book that you think is inspiring and that examines concepts like freedom, liberty, or individual independence? Definitely tells the story of Black people’s freedom in a great way! This non-fiction book is awesome to read as narrative non-fiction that’s guaranteed to not only teach you something, but to also entertain you…
e-Audio, 12:18:17Narrated by: Vikas Adam & Nerissa BradleyRelease Date: July 23, 2024Published by: Books on Tape (Berkley)Read from: June 28- July 1, 2024Lights Out, #1Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher’s audio app in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning:…
e-Audio, 10:02:32Narrated by: Cynthia ErivoRelease Date: June 25, 2024Published by: Henry Holt & Co.Read from: June 25-28, 2024Legacy of Orïsha, #3Source: AudibleContent Warning: Violence, War, Confinement, Animal cruelty, Torture, ExcrementFor Readers Interested In: Racial/Ethnic Diversity (African), Fantasy, Magic, YA New allies rise. The Blood Moon nears. Zélie faces her final enemy. …
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! #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds tackles it—you know…it—from the guy’s perspective in this unfiltered and undeniably sweet stream of consciousness story of a teen boy about to…
