The Charmed List by Julie Abe

e-Audio, 07:32:33Narrated by: Natalie NaudusRelease Date: July 5, 2022Published by: Macmillan AudioRead from: July 18-20, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Death of Parents from a car accident, Grief For Readers Interested In: Magical realism, Friends to Enemies to Lovers, Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, YA      After spending most of high school as the quiet girl, Ellie Kobata is…

My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey

Paperback, 296 pagesRelease Date: June 6, 2022Published by: Self PubbedRead from: June 25- July 3, 2022Stand-aloneSource:  Gifted (won in a giveaway)TW: Death, gun violence, hostage situationFor Readers Interested In: Romance, Thrillers, True Crime, Beach settings, Contemporary, Adult, Spice Level 3, Opposites Attract, Grumpy/Sunshine   It was supposed to be a relaxing vacation in sweet, sunny…

WoW: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis

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 frothy and wise Bridgerton-esque YA romance with an all-Black main cast—the first book in a debut duology, set in turn-of-the-last-century Chicago. The year is 1910. The Davenports are one…

Frightmares by Eva V. Gibson

e-Audio, 08:45:11Narrated by: Barrett Leddy Release Date: July 5, 2022Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 18-20, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Blood, DeathFor Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Thrillers, Romance, Horror, YA       In a Florida tourist trap, a summer acting job turns into a real-life horror show when a cast member turns up dead—then…

Stacking the Shelves #483 & 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 the Library:  Bought:  For Review:  The Weekly Wrap-Up:  Sunday 07/24/22: Stacking the Shelves #482 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 07/25/22: Bad Things Happen Here by Rebecca BarrowTuesday 07/26/22: TTT: Top 10 Books From my Past Seasonal…

Fake It Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley

e-Audio, 10:01:33Narrated by: Kassiopia DeVoraRelease Date: July 13, 2022Published by: OrangeSky AudioRead from: June 7-20, 2022 & July 20, 2022Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyTW: Gambling addiction, Bullying (IRL and via Social Media)For Readers Interested In: Realistic Fiction, Reality TV, Baking/ Foodie Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Racial/Ethnic Diversity, Celebrity Romance, Adult, Fake Dating       A reality star…

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