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…

Stacking the Shelves #450 & 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:  For Review:  Bought:  Spicy Christmas reads have a hold on me for some reason lolol Stacking the Shelves:  Sunday 12/05/21: Stacking the Shelves #449 & the Weekly Wrap-Up!Monday 12/06/21: You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin ThaoTuesday…

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…

WoW: Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye

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! This is what they deserve. They wanted me to be a monster. I will be the worst monster they ever created. Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is…

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…

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