The Ping-Pong Queen of Chinatown by Andrew Yang

e-Audio, 08:14:48Narrated by: Austin KuRelease Date: July 16, 2024Published by: Quill Tree BooksRead from: August 4-5, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Library’s LibbyContent Warning: For Readers Interested In: Coming of Age, Romance, Contemporary, Literary, Racial/Ethnic Diversity (Chinese), Realistic Fiction, YA   Perfect for fans of Ben Philippe and Mary H. K. Choi, this charming, insightful YA novel follows two high…

Death at Morning House by Maureen Johnson

e-Audio, 09:23:24Narrated by: Katherine LittrellRelease Date: August 6, 2024Published by: HarperTeenRead from: August 1-4, 2024Stand-aloneSource: Netgalley (I received a copy of this e-audio from Netgalley & the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Fire/Fire Injury, Death, Murder, Grief, Eating Disorder, Suicide, Infidelity, Racism, Animal…

Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar

e-Audio, 08:22:21Narrated by: Karissa VackerRelease Date: August 6, 2024Published by: Books on Tape (Delacorte Press)Read from: July 31-August 1, 2024Stand-aloneSource: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Death, Violence, BullyingFor Readers Interested In:…

The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

e-Audio, 10:16:56Narrated by: Anjali Kunapaneni, Christine Lakin, Zachary WebberRelease Date: July 30, 2024Published by: Hachette AudioRead from: July 30-31, 2024The Grandest Game, #1Source: AudibleContent Warning: Death of a parent, Blood, Suicide, Mental Illness, Panic Attacks/disorders, kidnapping, cursing, fire/fire injury, ConfinementFor Readers Interested In: Escape Rooms, Puzzles, YA, Thriller     Get caught up in the…

This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings

e-Audio, 14:20:59Narrated by: Tamika Katon-DonegalRelease Date: August 6, 2024Published by: Recorded Books, Inc.Read from: July 20-July 30, 2024Stand-Alone Source: 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.)Content Warning: Blood, Death, Gore, War, Racism, Emotional Abuse, Slavery,…

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

e-Audio, 11:10:43Narrated by: Kyla GarciaRelease Date: July 16, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 28-29, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and their influencer/librarian program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Panic Attacks/disorder, Pregnancy, Grief, Abandonment,…

The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava

e-Audio, 09:08:18Narrated by: Siena EastRelease Date: August 6, 2024Published by: Books on TapeRead from: July 26-28, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and their influencer/librarian program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: Racism, Sexism, Cultural Appropriation, Racial…

Near Misses & Cowboy Kisses by Katrina Emmel

e-Audio, 07:49:43Narrated by: Ryan Lee Dunlap & Jesse VilinskyRelease Date: July 23, 2024Published by: Books on Tape Read from: July 24-25, 2024Stand-Alone Source: PRH Audio App (I received a copy of this e-audio from the publisher and their influencer/librarian program in exchange for a just and honest review. This did nothing to influence my review.)Content Warning: SexismFor…

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